We returned late last night from a stay at the BWV. There was a swirl of activity around the CBS during our week there. While we could not fit a restaurant meal into our plans, we were among the first "official" customers Thursday morning, and we returned Saturday afternoon. I did not take any pictures sadly (and I usually always do!!).
We tried the PSL and Coconut lattes, both very tasty and I felt reasonably priced. We purchased a chocolate chip cookie and the Marie Antoinette Macaron (so $43 and change lol). The cookie was good, not great. The Macaron was amazing. I loved it! We received great service and a cute little to go bag.
Saturday we stopped again. Long line in the sun but we decided to tough it out lol. Two of us waited out of our group of eight.
We waited about 20 minutes. Strangely they made everyone stand in the sun outside, but once inside only a two groups were waiting. Only one side was open for ordering and purchasing (there is one line but splits into two sides much like Les Halles).
We purchased an assortment of items, spending $90 (I purchased an ink pen! for $5
). We did not receive a bag for our goods this time. I had two large boxes, two small boxes, a bagged brownie and a pen to balance as we walked down the very hot boardwalk to meet family in our villa. There were bags by the check out.
We tried the following:
A GF brownie, that came in a little gold pan. This was dry and more than half was tossed.
A four pack of macaron's (we purchased two packs). I hate to say this but they too were dry with an almost chalky texture. The birthday cake one was the best of the four. I will say I like the Les Halles macrons better.
We also got the key lime pie and the Millionaire cake.
The key lime pie was airy and fluffy, not your typical key lime. It was good. The next day we tried a little of the left overs and it was not good at all. Definitely eat the day you purchase. I would try the lemon bar next time.
The millionaire cake was good, not great though. Everyone in my group felt the cake was a strange combination of dry and thick. The frosting to cake ratio was off also. The shortbread cookie crumbles were nice. It is very very rich so a few bites go a long way. I would like to try the lighter flavor cakes should we return.
For the record I really really really wanted to like the CBS. I truly want it to succeed. I think it is very pretty, the service is great but the baked items are not as good as I hoped they would be. The stand out is the Marie Antoinette macaron.
On a happy note... I did get to meet and see a lot of Disney vloggers! My favorite the Theme Park Foodies were so sweet.
Hope everyone who wants to go enjoys their experience.
