Oh ... oh dear\n\nIt's Friday and as such, I decided to treat myself to a \"fancy coffee\" this morning. I got off the bus expecting to go to Project Coffee but La Barantine just looked too cute and inviting to pass up.\n\nWhen I was walked in I was immediately transported to heaven. Seriously, the smell of buttery croissants will knock even the most diciplined person off a diet. \n\nI ordered a coffee and a pan au chocolat and while I waited I admired the *stunning* display of pastries, macarons, tarts, quiche, etcetc. I asked how much was made in house and was given a slightly stunned look as I was told \"all of it!\" Wow. Now, I'm used to places doing one thing well - say they make great coffee and then buy in the pastries or whatever but to have *all* of it made there. Well it just made me love the place even more.\n\nI departed with a purse just a wee bit lighter than I expected (\u00a33.30 for the coffee and croissant) but when I sat down at my desk and took the first sip of the nutty coffee, joined by the first bite of the fabulously light and buttery croissant, I definitely knew it was worth it.\n\nNow I just can't wait to come back for lunch.
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