Max Brenner, Parramatta
A recent study published on The Sydney Morning Herald has revealed what all chocolate lovers have been hoping to hear. Flavanols, an antioxidant found in cocoa is associated with reducing cardiovascular risk. At a stage where currently more than 50% of the Australian population is either overweight or obese, hence an increase risk to cardiovascular problems, it appears imprudent not to utilise something that is readily available, chocolate. Actually that study is something that I always bring up to justify stuffing my face with chocolate at least once a week.
On a cold Saturday night, being devoid of my dose all week, I forced W, K and H to join me in my battle against other chocoholics at Max Brenner. Once there H and I joined the throng of choc-starved people, while W and K scoured the premises, eyeing patrons who were lucky enough to be seated and finally pouncing on an empty table.
After what felt like forever (about half an hour to be exact), our friendly waiter brought us our orders.
Warm chocolate souffle ($9.50) with strawberries ($2.50)
oozing melted chocolate yumminess
I’m one of those people that usually orders the same thing EVERY time. I don’t like having to deal with the uncertainty of whether it’ll be good or not. Every time I go to Max Brenner, regardless of whether it’s at Paddington, City or Parramatta, I always order the souffle. Strawberries goes very well with the souffle as it helps cleanse the palate of the creamy chocolate.
Tutti Frutti Waffle with ice cream ($12.00)
This is the first time that we’ve ordered waffle from Max Brenner, and unfortunately I was disappointed. The waffle was very hard and dry, making it very difficult to eat. We put it down to the night being too busy, hence the waffle was overcooked (not sure if that’s possible).
Usually when only H and I go to Max Brenner, I’m free to be a pig and basically lick the melted chocolate off the plate. However, this time I had to control myself and avoid embarassing H in front of W and K.
Max Brenner
Shop 2187, Level 2, Westfield
159-175 Church Street
Parramatta, NSW 2150
Ph: (02) 9635 7566
Web: www.maxbrenner.com
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This article was written on 29 Jun 2008, and is filed under Dessert, Sydney, West.
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Man… I’ve got such a hankering for chocolate now >_<
While I’m a fan of chocolate I am often intimidated by often way to sweat deserts and drinks offered at Max Brenner. Also they upset me when they would not sell me there giant block of chocolate!
why do they call it a “souffle” when it’s more like a fondant?
you should order a tea one day JUST to check out the pot! it’s so cool!
Connico- I wouldn’t mind the giant block of chocolate either, although it’s porbably a good thing they don’t sell it, as I’d probably finish it all in a day.
Poptart- Funny you mentioned the tea pot, cause that night, a friend ordered the tea. We noticed the peculiar teapot, and was very tempted to pocket it (but DID NOT) =D
I max brenner so I was looking forward to reading this post, but the photos don’t work! can you please fix them?
Hi Alice, thanks for letting me know about the photos. I’ll try fix them but it looks like they have been deleted. Sorry, will let you know if I can get them back up though.