The Holy Cross Brewing Society
Tattooed Tear Cold Brew Coffee
Pastel de Nata
Banana Bread
Walnut Chocolate Chip Cookie
Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookie
Positioned in an area exposed to lots of foot traffic, but largely local in its clientele, The Holy Cross Brewing Society looks a lot like what one might see in Brooklyn or Portland, right down to the kitschy signage and swag, not to mention good Beans sourced from a variety of Roasters.
Open since 2016, and a gathering spot for hipsters from that day forth, it is on approach that guests will notice plumes of smoke arising from the mouths of outdoor smokers, the inside far more pleasant from scent to staff including Baristas who speak fluent English and are happy to give recommendations based on both theirs and patron’s preferences.
Offering both hot and cold Coffee along with baked goods, the later prone to daily variance but always featuring the now-famous Portuguese Egg Custard, it was in exchange for 11€ that Cold Brew perfumed by Orange was poured to pair with four Pastries, the Pastel de Nata living up to the rumors with a crackling shell surrounding wobbly and warm Custard.
Less thrilled with a Double Chocolate Chip Cookie, the Cocoa Powder drying out Dough that fared better without in the setting of toasted Walnuts, it was those same Nuts that added texture to Banana Bread that was moist and only somewhat sweet, instead allowing Cardamom and Cloves to perfume the palate with a more natural Fruit flavor on the tongue.
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