A Slice of Heaven

With a tagline such as “A Slice of Heaven”, and rave recommendations from many, a trip down to this little cafe at Siglap is necessary for cheesecake lovers.

 

The Cheesecake Café has scored immediately in its unique take on interior décor, embracing a cherubic character different from other cafes. The Victorian theme was rather prominent, featuring replicates from the Italian Renaissance such as the Mona Lisa, angelic clay sculptures, lighted candles, and a little fountain amongst the yellow painted walls.

 

The menu came in the form of a DVD cover, very creative yet economical.  Yes, you can open it for other drinks and finger food.

 

The selections include the specialty Peach Jelly Cheesecake, Rum and Raisins Cheesecake, Peanut Butter Cheesecake and American Cheesecake. If cheesecakes are not your cup of tea, you have a choice of Chocolate Truffle, Chocolate Banana and Tiramisu.

 

Friends have generally given varying positive comments, ranging from “to die for”, “unbelievable” to “a spiritual experience”. That could be a little exaggerating, but I thought that the cakes' texture had a balance between heavy and light, and wasn't overly diabetic.

 

In a recent visit, I tried the Strawberry Oreo Cheesecake which added a light gentle sweetness to an already familiar taste. The Chocolate Banana though, was slightly ‘jelat’ (rich) to my liking but would appeal to chocolate lovers.  

 

Some may complain about the portions being too small. With a price of $6.90 per cake, and $48 for 1 kg, price is generally on the steep side.  

 

The vibrant, attentive and youthful staff makes this place a great hang-out. One even kneed down to serve me a slice! Iced water is constantly re-filled with genuine smiles.

 

If you'd like a quiet evening with that special someone, I would recommend sitting at the sofa seats near the back. The buzz of activity near the counters may just be a tad distracting.

 

 Although it is probably mass-produced, you get the impression that each slice served to you was prepared lovingly just for you. The quality is consistently high regardless of which cake you choose. The taste may not be heavenly, but certainly rich and flavoursome, prompting one to think of home-made goodness.