True Confections

Being part-pig, we couldn't end our night with just fish.  We needed dessert.  This is why Hubbs and I headed out to True Confections on West Broadway for some later-evening treats.  We liked the look and vibe of this place from the moment we arrived.  The ribbons and paper hearts adoring the windows and the funky circle-patterned wallpaper were some of the interesting touches that gave the place its own unique feel.  

We were initially overwhelmed by their vast collection of sweet treats.  Should we have cake or pie? Cheesecake or a special dessert? Tea or coffee?  It was a stressful decision.  In the end I chose a slice of classic chocolate cake while Hubbs had the hazelnut chocolate cake.  He also ordered a shaken berry ice tea while I had an herbal fruity tea.  Our drinks arrived first; my tea was a Mighty Leaf tea and it was very delicate and fruity.  Hubbs fell in love with his ice tea and started planning his next trip to True Confections for the sole purpose of having more berry ice tea ;)  

When our cake slices came, at first I wasn't sure if I should be scared or amazed.  The slice wasn't too thick but holy cow, was it ever tall!  Four layers of cake topped with 4 layers of icing; it seemed like a daunting task to try to eat it all.  My cake was moist and sweet and yummy, but I found my icing a bit too heavy and sweet.  Hubbs' icing was a little lighter for some reason, so it was preferable to mine (plus the hazelnut flavour wasn't as commanding as I thought it would be).  The desserts were pretty impressive, though, and by the time we had had our fill, we had sworn that we will be done with cake for a good long while.  

Service was prompt and polite, and the prices weren't too horrible.  Expect to pay about $10/slice of cake, and a few bucks for drinks.  True Confections is a good place to hang out (some were even playing board games there) and its late operational hours make it a convenient place to get a sugar fix after a long night of drinking or to get caught up on gossip with some close friends.  The desserts are sizeable though, so either don't eat too much beforehand, or else be expected to share with others to prevent waste! :)

Service: 3.5 out of 5

Food: 4 out 5