Visit Bertrand’s Cakes around Christmas time and you’ll see what all the fuss is about. He handmakes the most glorious gingerbread Christmas trees(and houses) that sell out every year. They make perfect presents and are devilishly delicious to boot. For the rest of the year you can go to Bertrand’s for your cake or macaroon fix. In fact everything he bakes is scrumptious — so much so that I often have to stride purposefully past in case I get lured inside by the promise of a cupcake or one of those mouthwatering macaroons. My only wish for this café is a makeover! I would love to see the place redesigned to make MUCH better use of the space and create a pleasant place to actually sit in and enjoy your coffee and cake. It’s a crying shame, considering all the competition for cafes in the area, that Bertrand’s just doesn’t cut it in this regard. Because as far as the cakes(and those gingerbread Christmas trees!) are concerned, Bertrand’s is the best.
