My husband and I were out for a walk one Sunday earlier this month and were about to stop in at Tim Hortons for a treat, when my husband suggested we check out the nearby Baka Cafe that we'd heard about.

We walked in and were greated by the owner who answered our questions about the various treats we were looking at behind the glass. (There were maybe three sweet selections, and two savoury selections. I admit it didn't seem like a lot to choose from on first glance.) She also directed us to some options listed on a whiteboard behind us, which I don't think we would have noticed otherwise. These options were a variety of fillings for freshly made crepes. (They were called something else on the board, and it slips my mind now, but that's what they were.)

My husband and I both ordered Nutella and banana crepes. He ordered a regular coffee and I ordered a Turkish coffee. The crepes were delicious -- my husband says they were "just awesome" (but keep in mind that you need a pretty serious sweet tooth for the filling we chose) and the coffee was good as well. We were both surprised that we each were given two crepes, not just one. And if I recall correctly, the price was less than $5 for each plate.

My husband had been asking questions about some of the other dishes available there and the owner told him she makes cabbage rolls. My husband couldn't resist and ordered two to go for dinner that night. I'm particular about meat, so I didn't partake, but they smelled delicious and my husband seemed to really enjoy them, though he did comment that he was expecting they would have a bit more sauce on them.

I did rate the ambiance a little on the low side, but I wasn't truly expecting anything super fancy. It is a small cafe after all. The seating area was nice, but there was something about the food displays that looked a bit sparse and not overly inviting. If it weren't for the owner engaging us and explaining the food selections, we might not have noticed everything that was available, and our experience might have been different. (As I mentioned there was a whiteboard with coffee and crepe options and once we were seated, I also spotted a chalkboard listing the other selections.)

All in all, a positive experience. We're planning on stopping by this evening for a little coffee and dessert after dinner. (Hubby has a hankering for another of those crepes.)