Recently, a new cafe in the Mills area has taken the community by storm. Milli Cafe is a new cafe that opened recently on Broadway. With a variety of boba shops around Mills, it helps mix up what one might want. There are numerous drinks and a variety of pastry items; however, the prices are standard and comparable to those you might find at a cafe. The interior design of the restaurant was enough to remind me of a picture from 2016 on Tumblr. The different varieties of drinks and pastries are enough to make one spend all their money.
To wash the various food items down, I of course had to have a matcha. Personally, it was the best matcha I’ve ever had, and this is despite my terrible luck with the drink in the past. It was this perfect blend of bitter but sweet, and it had this smooth texture that was just satisfying to drink. The only bummer was the size, or the lack thereof. The small size left me pining for more; however, the food was enough to satisfy my hunger for a week.
The apple strudel was the first item I ate, and it made me feel like Snow White if she were not poisoned by the evil queen. The crust had the perfect texture that made me feel like I was eating a pie from a Michelin-starred chef. The crust mixed with the apples ended up being this amazing handheld pie, perfect for those aesthetic fall pictures. Unfortunately, you can’t love everything on a menu.
The next item I ate was their leek and parmesan breakfast croissant, which was only a miss because I’m not a fan of leeks. However, I did love the egg and cheese part because you can’t go wrong with that. If you are adventurous and not as picky as I am, this could be something that is up your alley. The next thing is an item that is more my speed, as I have a huge sweet tooth.
Not to be dramatic, but as someone who eats a lot of chocolate croissants, this was probably the best one I have eaten. The crust was flaky and buttery, but it wasn’t too much; it was the perfect amount. The chocolate used wasn’t too sweet or bitter, which was great, and it was delicious.
The final thing I ate was a snickerdoodle cookie. These cookies are freshly made daily, so this adds character to a cafe some might consider sterile. It tasted like a standard cookie, but unfortunately, it was chewy because I came near closing time, so it was kind of hard to eat. If you are really craving a cookie and you buy from here, I would recommend getting it, but other than that, I’d recommend one of their other pastries.
Ultimately, the food that the cafe sold was incredibly satisfying. If you were to get anything from there, I would highly recommend the apple strudel. It was a magical experience that I still dream about. As much as I would have loved to buy and try every drink on the menu, that would break my bank account, and I unfortunately do not have YouTuber funds. If you want to taste the 2016 joys of Milli Cafe, it’s open until 4 p.m. every day.
