Trying out this new header graphic for the 2021 Enjoy All The Things challenge. I think I like it. Up next on the local coffee shops, a favorite of mine for their delicious cake balls, Brew Ha-Ha!
Anyway, back to my treat myself day... so after that amazing lunch from Monjuni's, I knew I wanted to grab a coffee and some cake balls to go before heading back to the office. Full disclosure, I completely planned this treat myself lunch around an errand I had to do on Jefferson. Granted, it was on Jefferson nowhere near Monjuni's and Brew Ha-Ha! but it was a very round about way to get back to my office and I felt like I deserved a longer lunch break because work had been really hectic for a few weeks leading up to this day.
When I walked inside Brew Ha-Ha!, I was greeted by a case full of a ridiculous amount of cake ball options. If I was a good food blogger, I would have taken a picture for you. I've failed you, world. However, I let a few people cut in front of me in line because I had a really hard time narrowing it down to the 2 cake balls that I was going to leave with.
It's my turn to order, and I get up to the counter and order my coffee. When the barista asks if I would like anything else, I begin my cake ball order: a Zulu king cake, a regular king cake and a red velvet. Ok, so my 2 cake balls turned into 3 because I couldn't decide between which of the king cake cake balls I wanted. 🤷 When she asked if I wanted a white chocolate or a milk chocolate red velvet, I almost panicked because that was another level of questions I hadn't debated! I went with my gut and got the milk chocolate.
King Cake (upper left), Zulu King Cake (upper right), Red Velvet (bottom)
I started with the Zulu king cake. For almost this entire cake ball, I forgot that Zulu king cakes have coconut. I kept thinking the texture was odd, but never put it together until I looked at the inside of it. I love coconut flavor, but am not a fan of the texture. I picked the coconut out and continued to finish this cake ball.
Next up was the regular king cake. This is the one that I knew I was taking a gamble on flavor wise. I am not an overly big fan of cinnamon. The largest amount of cinnamon I consume is during king cake season, and even then, if there's A LOT of cinnamon, I won't finish a slice. 🙈 I took the first bite and initially enjoyed the flavor, until the cinnamon kicked in. Most people would love this one, but for me, it was just too much cinnamon flavor.
I ended on the red velvet because I knew I would love it. Red velvet is a cake that I really enjoy, but never think about making it myself. However, if presented as an option, it is always a contender for my dessert choice.
One of the things I love the most about Brew Ha-Ha! is the branding. It's always easy to spot a Brew Ha-Ha! cup when you see Gabby's face. If you're able to stay and enjoy your coffee, this place has a really cool vibe. There's tons of art from local artist on the walls and the furniture they have is super cute. I've never had a barista who wasn't awesome, so feel free to take their recommendations. I'm not super adventurous, so I either get a latte or a cafe au lait. But no matter what you get, save room for multiple servings of cake balls.
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