Heaven exists on earth in the form of cozy, artisanal bakeries with hipster vibes and spine tingling aromas. Wired racks adorned with fresh warm treats that you see in the back as kitchen door opens and closes are a plus. As is rustic lighting and acoustic tunes.
Jason Bakery serves up all types of pastries, both sweet and savory, as well as breads, coffee, brunch bites, and pizza on Thursday nights.
It’s perhaps the best bakery in Cape Town, but also one of the most expensive. We’re talking almond croissants for $2.48USD (!). I come from the land of exorbitantly expensive pasties… the land of New York City. We’re talking almond croissants for $6.00USD, maybe more. The beauty of calling one of the most expensive cities in the world home is that everywhere else seems affordable in comparison.
The texture had a nice crisp to the outside with a shortbread-like flakey quality. Taste-wise, it was like a sugar cookie… only with chocolate chips. I was happy to eat it, but with so many other tasty treats to try, I would say skip it.
This was a bite sized tartlet filled with chorizo and egg. The pastry was buttery and flakey, but it needed a moist component. Some sort of chutney, preferably with a little kick, would have done the trick.
The choc brownie cheesecake had a brownie bottom, a layer of cheesecake with brownie chunks sprinkled inside, and a rich ganache topping. The brownie was nice and fudgy and the cheesecake was thick with a spot on mouth feel. This, my hungry readers, is truly decadence at its finest. I’d recommend sharing this one. While I suppose you COULD eat it all yourself, your stomach might revolt later.
Buttery and flakey with the perfect amount of just-sweet-enough almond paste filling. Magnifique!
The young man at the register told us that we HAD to try the pie—flakey pie crust filled with a beef stew topped with mashed potatoes. Thank the heavens we took his recommendation! The filling was packed with tender chunks of melt in your mouth meat swimming in a sauce of perfectly balanced warm spices. The mashed potato on top added a nice creaminess with a hint of sweet, although I’m not sure where that element came from. The crust was flaky while being strong enough to hold up all the filling. Pure bliss!
(Curious about the history of pies? Click HERE!)
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