Obsessive Coffee Disorder

OCD is usually known as Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, a mental illness that can take over your life and deter you from doing the most normal daily activities. My addiction to coffee is such that I can't function without inhaling my first cup of coffee. Which obviously translates into Obsessive Coffee Disorder. Now imagine my delight when I found out a coffee shop of the same name was opening at Park Towers (And not at DMC, where it's almost impossible to get in most evenings). Is it any surprise I was on a mission to check this place out? Of course not.

So off I went, with a good friend in tow (Helps that he's good friends with the owner) *cheeky grin* last evening to OCD. Tucked away near Jafferjies on the first floor, OCD is a quaint little place with a cheerful, welcoming interior that's boasting some of the most deliciously decadent desserts I have had recently. Being at OCD, I found it ironic that the food consumed was in reverse. We started off with a dessert called Rochers, which the owner Adil described as a mix between a scone and a macaron. Everyone agreed that due to the delicate structure of the rochers, they really should be bite-sized, so that one can pop them straight into one's mouth without spilling any crumbs and then feeling guilty about letting such a sweet, cloud-soft concoction go to waste. The Rochers are available in coffee, chocolate and classic flavors. I couldn't decide which I liked best.

Then we moved on to a cappuccino for me and a single teabag milk and sugar concoction I very loosely term as 'chai'. Judging from the coffee machine Adil had, I was positive I wouldn't be needing a double espresso shot, which I usually require everywhere else. And boy, was I right! The froth-to-coffee ratio was perfect, the flavor was perfect, and I didn't dare add any sugar to the cappuccino in case I dimmed the flavor of that magic wake-up potion, which at 8:30 p.m. was totally worth staying up till late night for. Along with the coffee, we were served a Coffee Companion, an airy cake with a honeycomb-like inside with a raspberry jam sandwiched in between. Now I've had a lot of cakes. I mean, a LOT and I have yet to put something that delicious in my mouth. Just thinking about it makes me crave it again.

After this, Adil offered a choice of paninis to us, and my friend decided on the chicken. I being such a good friend, offered to relieve him of half the share. And I'm so glad I did. The panini is the most authentic panini I have had in Karachi. All other paninis pale in comparison to this beauty. The sun dried tomatoes Adil makes at home, and they compliment the cheese and the chicken brilliantly. The wholegrain mustard sauce along with it adds another tangy flavor to the panini.

And of course, because I had eaten the savory, I needed a peanut butter cookie to top it all off. Now you'll be asking me if the extra calories really were worth it. And they were! If you love peanut butter, you'll love this cookie! It's certified to turn you into the Cookie Monster. Omnomnom!

The only downside is the seating is not conducive to leaning back and relaxing after indulging in such a delicious meal because the seats have no backs. They are however, cushy and comfortable to sit on. But if you're a leaner like me, you'll be taking up most of the table leaning forward.

After reading this review, you won't be surprised if I'm already planning another visit, are you? For your viewing pleasure, please find the link of the OCD Facebook page and a picture of the menu (Courtesy the owner). You're aaallll welcome!

https://www.facebook.com/CODcoffeeshop?fref=ts