Muses Cafe, Motueka

Muses Cafe, Motueka.  Won't buy again.  Made on site.  $4.50  2/10.

This looked a bit gross - but I thought for $4.50 it must have been one of those 'tastes better than it looks' jobbies.  Sadley, it really was gross.  The base was really dry and somewhat wholemealy - no coconut.  The caramel was a bit overdone - almost metallic.

It was less bad when chewed up for a while like a cow with cud.

Will not buy again.

Thunderbird Cafe, Wellington

Thunderbird Cafe, Wellington.  Might buy again, if I forget this experience. $4. 5/10

Long time no review - won't bother with justifying the absence, but here's the latest sampling.

Thunderbird Cafe's caramel slice looked a promising slice in the more 'elegant' category.  I forgot to ask if it was made on site, but didn't reek of it.  Then again, wouldn't be suprised if it was.

Caramel was fine, chocolate ok, a sniff grainy, and the base non-offensive.  It's not that there was anything wrong with this (other than the lack of coconut a purely personal preference..) - it's just that nothing really stood out.  It was forgettable.  I forgot to bother finishing it.  Good thing I had company to polish it off.

Karori New World, Karori Rd

Karori New World, Karori Rd.  Will not ever buy again.  1/10  $2.04

Worst caramel slice ever.

More like a bad raspberry slice masquerading as a chocolate eclair.

Most bizarre example of odd pricing I've ever seen.   Aren't you supposed to make it a weird number under the dollar..?

Smith the Grocer, Old Bank Arcade

Smith the Grocer, Old Bank Arcade, Prob won't buy again.  5/10  Price??

This was a wee while back.. but the caramel and choc was good.  The base was a bit disappointing - too thick and a bit crumbly - perhaps a few days old?  I wonder if this is an example of the rumoured 'Millionaire's Slice'... The base did seem to err on the shortbready side.

Now that I'm racking up a few I think I'd give this a miss next time.

New World, Wellington Railway Station

New World, Wellington Railway Station, 5/10 $4.95? Might buy again

Bought this for a team morning tea at work.  Team thought it was pretty average, but after having quite a slices recently, I didn't think it wasn't as bad as they though thought. It was a quite chocolatey base, with somewhat tasteless caramel, and the doughy topping.  However, it was a good texture, not falling apart, or all crumbly which was a nice change.

Of all the caramel slices with doughy toppings, this was the best.  I think it was ok because it wasn't too heavy.  On closer inspection I did note it was made the day before and had an expiry date of about a month a way.  I wonder if that has quite a large bearing on the quality of the texture. 

Anyway, not too bad, fine for a morning tea - except for my discerning bunch. 

Loaf Caramel Slice - purchased by George at Moore Wilson I suspect

Loaf Caramel Slice, might buy again.  Curated by George.  5/10  Made in Loaf's kitchen I assume. 

I must admit I was somewhat relieved that George, who brought this Caramel Slice over didn't think it was awesome.  It's not that it was bad, it just wasn't what I'd expect a boutiquely packaged slice to be.  In saying that, we have scoffed the whole lot off.   And looked for crumbs.

It had a nice enough caramel and somewhat sugary icing, but the base was a bit crumbly and perhaps too chocolately - I don't recall any coconut either.   I just expected a wee bit more.

Would buy again to take to someones place for an afternoon tea or evening treat - thanks George!

Expressoholic, Cuba St

Wouldn't buy again.  $4.50  5/10  Not sure if made on site.

This looked promising - lots of caramel, many of late not having enough and being a recent complaint.  Though, the caramel was a overpowering and not teamed up with enough chocolate.  The base had some sort of secret ingredient (cornflakes perhaps?) which also made it a bit odd - though some may argue this made it a bit 'sparkley'...   Perhaps if it was half the size and half the price it would have been ok.