We have always heard that we should check out "That Spiked Cafe" in Movie Towne located at the C3 center here in San Fernando. So finally, we decided to go check it out because we love coffee and adult beverages so how can we not love a place that combines these two together?
What is a Spiked drink you may ask? Well as you might have guessed, a spiked drink is a drink with alcohol infused in it. Although spiking a drink is always associated with negative connotations this cafe lets you know what you're in for, patrons are very much aware that their drinks will be spiked and by the faces of everyone visiting the cafe they are really happy with their choices.
The cafe is on the smaller side and quite quaint, its rustic decor and bright vivid colors attract both the young adults and those passers by on the older side whose interests were peaked by the look of the cafe and decided to take a peek inside. It's located close to the mall entrance and conveniently close to the bathrooms as well. It is very clean and although the seating is pretty close it is very quiet and you can feel private at your table with your loved one or if you are just a group of friends hanging out together. There is also the option of outside seating if you so desire, and if you choose to sit on one of these outside tables, along with the decor of the Movie Towne establishment and the New York street vibe, you do feel that you are at someplace else in the world at some random streetside cafe somewhere. If you do feel the need to escape from your busy schedule called life for a bit then this feeling and energy would be amazing for you.
It's so very easy to order as well, as you cannot miss the 'Order Here' Arrow above the cashier. You place your order, take it away or take a number to a table of your choosing. On our visit we realized that this was a very efficient and quick way of ordering, because in no time at all when we sat down at our table the waitress brought over our order to us, no wait, no hassle. Also, another plus is that you don't have to wait at your table when you're finished to pay any bills, if you just want to grab something quick before a movie for example, when you're finished you just leave and get to that movie. The staff was very accommodating, helpful and friendly which we greatly appreciated, because as we all know some establishments need to invest in customer service training for their staff, but that was definitely not the case here.
What did we have?
Description:
Fashioned after the white Russian cocktail
Pumpkin Spiced Latte
Spiked with Kahlua and Vodka
Topped with Whipped cream and cinnamon
Impressions:
Strong cinnamon punch
Heavy rich blend of flavors
Loved that it was a hot beverage
Warm and cozy feeling inside for those cold times
Description:
Sweetened Chocolate Hazelnut tea
Spiked with Amaretto and Vodka
Impressions:
Clean, Crisp flavor
Very light
Refreshing
Description:
Chocolate Brownie and toasted Marsh-Mallow Blondie
Impressions:
Brownie - Crunchy and moist. Has a rich chocolate flavor
Blondie - Gooey warm marsh-mallows and melting chocolate chip center. crunchy outer crust.
Final Thoughts
Overall we had a great experience at Spiked Cafe and we will surely be visiting the establishment again.
Rating:
Based on our thoughts on the ambiance, taste, service and cost we give Spiked Cafe a 4/5 which earns it an On The Move FANTASTIC Rating !