X out of 10

Seattlites: Looking for delicious, ridiculously-overpriced desserts and worse service than you’d expect in the snootiest Parisian bistro? Look no further than 806 East Roy Street on Capitol Hill, home of the city’s newest dessert spot, Coco La Ti Da.

Upon walking in the Coco La Ti Da’s small, cozy and beautifully-appointed space, do not expect to be warmly greeted; you will most likely not be greeted at all. Hang around for a bit until a table opens up (for whatever reason, the place is typically packed, especially on weekends), then head straight for it and wait. After a few minutes, your server will come along and scurry away the previous party’s dishes while struggling desperately not to make eye contact with anyone in your party. You’d better come with good company, because she won’t be back for quite some time. When she finally does return to take your order, expect minimal interaction. If you were lucky enough to receive a glass of water upon this visit, savor it—you won’t get another.

After an inexplicably long wait (all the desserts are pre-prepared, so your server merely has to plate your selection and bring it out to you), your dessert will arrive, minimally appointed, but delicious-looking all the same. Enjoy it—you will—because it’s going to cost you ten bucks. For a freakin’ slice of cake.

Coco La Ti Da? More like Coco Aye Yi Yi.

X = 2.6: delicious desserts and a great atmosphere do not come close to making up for unbelievably poor service and insanely-overpriced dishes.

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