I've been to
Freeport Bakery before to pick up cakes but I've never stayed more than a few minutes. I was already in Land Park anyway and desperate for coffee so I figured I'd give it a try. I was not disappointed!
If you've read a few entries here, you'll know that I really enjoy for-here glass mugs for coffee. I honestly believe coffee tastes better in glass but I really can't prove it. Freeport Bakery has for-here glass mugs! That would be reason enough to stop in for a cup of coffee!
My latte was beautiful in its mug. The foam was stiff and flowed over the top in perfect little peaks. It was served at a perfectly drinkable temperature and layered amazingly well in the glass. Their espresso machine is old- no cappuchinomatic here. It's loud and clunky which I think is a sign of a good machine. Occasionally you'll find a machine like this and still get bad coffee. That is entirely the barista's fault. Freeport has clearly trained their baristas to foam milk well and extract shots nicely.
My cinnamon snail was simple and fantastic. It was not trying to be anything fancy, upscale or newage. It was just a perfect cinnamon snail. The dough was iced but not gooey and a little crispy on the top. The cinnamon was warm and sweet without being overpowering or too heavy-duty for a baked good. Had it been warmed slightly, it might be the best cinnamon snail I've ever had. As it was, it was served at room temp out of the bakery case and it was still extraordinary.
The Freeport location is perfect for those in the neighborhood for school or heading to the park. It's a little off the beaten path for a stop on your way to work, unless you live in Land Park. The atmosphere beckoned for a Sunday paper and a lazy day on the patio. They're not open late enough for a date night, but you could certainly impress a date with a cake or a morning stop here on your way to a daytime adventure. The hustle of the store, combined with the noisy espresso machine, makes it an uninviting place to hang out and study or work. You're better off to grab a treat and go to the park with your picnic blanket.
Overall, I was highly impressed with Freeport Bakery. Some places cannot seem to multitask and do coffee and baked goods. Freeport has mastered both.
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