Kasapa’s- Just another dessert restaurant in Peterborough?

If you live in Peterborough or near by you will be fully aware by now that dessert restaurants have been popping up in every corner (last time I counted there was six) and if you have read my blog before you will know that I love Chai (you can read the post here) so had high expectations for Kaspa’s.

Kaspa’s is a franchise and has many branches across the UK. From pictures I have seen on twitter it appears they have all the same look and colour scheme. Where as Chai is an independent Café and has a unique style which includes art work on the walls. Kaspa’s has the feel of an American dinner, with bright colours, spot light mirrors and leather booths.

I have visited Kaspa’s twice, however the first time I forgot to take any pictures ( bad blogger I know) but we intended to sit in and get a dessert however it was so busy we just got an ice-cream (taking advantage of the 20% off that weekend) and ate it on the way back to the car. I choose mint choc chip and a fudge ice-cream, now mint choc chip is my favourite ice-cream flavour and although it was nice I have tasted better. That being said the fudge ice- cream was delicious, the two flavours didn’t really go together but I didn’t care.

On my second visit to Kaspa’s I went on a Thursday night after work with a friend and it was a lot less busy and we got a table easily. Due to it being quiet the service was very quick, we ordered at the till and then not long after our drinks were brought over and our desserts followed about 10 minutes later. I went for the caramel shortcake waffle and vanilla chai tea (so I could compare with Chai as this is normally what I get). As you can see from the picture the size of the waffle is of a reasonable size making it good value for money, the waffle was light and very tasty. In comparison Chai’s waffles are slightly lighter and fluffier however I would highly recommend the waffles at Kaspa’s especially if you haven’t tried Chai as I am sure you would be very impressed. Due to the portion size I was so full, I barely had any dinner when I got home and my friend said she didn’t even have dinner.

As mentioned I also ordered a vanilla chai latte, which I was disappointed with. It tasted like hot milk with a slight flavour, like I have said before I am a big fan of Chai latte; so far my favourite is still Starbucks. Next time I think I will try one of Kaspa’s milkshakes from their extensive range of chocolate bar milkshakes.

In comparison to the other desert restaurants I think Kaspa’s is reasonably price and the desserts are of a good quality. I will be sure to be pop in again soon to try out their other delights. Their menu can be found online here.

I recently tried out Creams, one of the other dessert restaurants. Review to follow shortly.

Disclaimer- This review is 100% my own opinion, I have not been sponsored by Kaspa’s or given any discount vouchers to use on my visits.

Chai- Not Your Average Coffee Shop

Chai is located in Peterborough UK near the city centre. At present they don’t have a website but all their details including their menu can be found on their Facebook page and they also have an Instagram account. On Chai’s Facebook, they describe their business as a coffee shop, ice-cream parlour and an art gallery which I think sums them up perfectly. I have been to Chai three times and I am constantly recommending it to my friends based on the service, atmosphere and of course the yummy food.One of the main reasons I like Chai is because of the friendly staff, as I have been a couple of times they remember my face and are happy to see me again.

Waffles and Ice- Cream

Every time I have visited Chai I have ordered waffles as they are in my opinion their speciality. These waffles are unlike any other waffles I have tried before they are so light and fluffy that I am able to eat all of the portion. The waffles are made to order and the smell coming from the kitchen is amazing. So far I have tried the Nutella Dream and Strawberry Shortcake, both were yummy and satisfying. All waffles are priced at £3.99 (correct as of date of publishing) which I think is great value for money considering the portion size. As you can see from the pictures the presentation is amazing which only adds to the experience. All waffles come with vanilla ice cream as standard but they do have a range of ice-creams and sorbets available which change regularly, previous flavours include pineapple sorbet, carrot cake and candy floss. If you’re struggling to pick the lovely guys at Chai allow you try the ice cream flavours before picking. I chose to have the pineapple sorbet after my waffle had digested (my first visit me and my friend were there for four hours catching up) which was light and refreshing.

Drinks

To accompany my waffles I have tried the signature messy hot chocolate and their signature sticky chai latte. As the name suggests this hot chocolate is messy as the cream melts and starts to drip down the side so you have to be quick and get in those first few mouthfuls. I love the fact that they are served in mason jars as it allows you to see exactly what you’re drinking and in my opinion it keeps the drink hotter for longer.

Now I am a big fan of chai latte which I was first introduced to by a friend at Starbucks, since then I have tried tea bag versions, powder version and other coffee shop versions so I think I have a good understanding of what chai latte should taste like. For me this chai latte didn’t have enough spice in it and tasted mainly of milk, on the menu it stated that it had honey in it, but didn’t appear to be very sweet to me.

On my first visit after my waffle (as mentioned before I was there for a while) I chose the Apres Meal herbal tea from the extensive list of hot drinks that they offer, the herbal teas can also be brought allowing you to relive the experience at home. I found this tea refreshing after my meal, the staff kindly topped it up with hot water so I could enjoy a second cup.

As well as the food Chai has a great atmosphere with friends catching up and families enjoying quality time together. One thing you can’t help but notice is the quirky décor, including a superhero wall and tables made from recycled pallets, along with this amazing lion that is made from recycled magazines.

Chai is a small establishment, so to avoid disappointment I recommend booking on Friday night and the weekends.

There is still lots of delicious things for me to try, so I will be heading back shortly, keep an eye on my Twitter and Instagram to see what I try next. #mychailife

Chai’s Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/ChaiGelato

Disclaimer- This review is 100% my own opinion, I have not been sponsored by Chai or given any discount vouchers to use on my visits.