Mister Nice Guy’s Bake Shop, 151 Union Rd, Ascot Vale. Phone: 0424 422 878
The are no animal products at all in any of the goodies available at Mister Nice Guy’s Bake Shop – including the beverages.
So I am faced with the usually unpalatable prospect of having my cafe latte made with soy milk or the like.
OK, I’m game.
My soy latte ($4.30) is pretty good – it’s strong and quite bitter in a good, coffee way. I’ve certainly had much, much worse in more orthodox and high-falutin’ coffee joints.
But there’s another kind of bitterness – just a whiff of something a little off.
Could I get used to it? Could I learn to like it?
Well, I’d certainly like to, because this is undoubtedly a place for which its worth cultivating affection.
My mini-cupcake ($2), for instance, is a delicate flavour bomb, with good chocolatey taste and lovely icing.
I restrict myself to that one small sample of the goodness going on here on account of having just completed a more substantial meal elsewhere.
But there’s much to oggle – a wide range of cupcakes, a pecan pie, brownies that exude serious intensity.
Bad luck if you’re after savoury filling here, though – as close as you’ll get are the cheesy scrolls made with vegan cheese.
But it’ll be a pleasure to bring Bennie to such a sugary haven – and he’ll for sure dig the artwork that comes into its own once the 3D spectacles are donned.
The rest of the retro-styled decor and vibe are happy and friendly, as are the staff.
consider the sauce 
What do you mean by “a whiff of something a little off”? A property of the soy milk, you think?
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Hi Juz!Yes. These folks are good operators, so I’m not suggesting it WAS off. Just that it tasted that way to me because I’m unused to it.
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Fair call. I’m not sure I’d be accustomed to the taste either!
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I’m a vegetarian but no vegan but this place sounds like it would be right up my alley, I’m going to try it, thanks for letting us know. Also when I can I have a latte with soy milk and really enjoy it now, it took awhile though to get used to the taste, I even enjoy soy yoghurt as well.
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I visited this bakery just before Christmas. Have to say was disappointed with the slice of gluten free loaf I purchased. I’m not sure the ‘free of all things’ approach works for me, even though I eat gluten free.
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Hello there! Agree – a fine line between “free of all things” and “health food” (makes grimace of distaste. :().
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Fine line it may be, but health food this ain’t – there’s plenty of white sugar on offer! I’m a fan of their cupcakes and brownies in particular.
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I just ate here the other day and also posted a review 🙂 The sweets are amazing!
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The have the best carrot cake I have ever had – and it’s raw! Not always available unfortunately…
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Kenny I also went there too sometime last year. Are you game to try a new place in the city?
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