It hasn't changed a bit. Pretty, airy, casual cafe that cuts some spectacular cakes. Conveniently located next to the best university in the world, housing the only team worth rooting for.
Doubtless that Duke's gothic-inspired chapel is architecture for the ages, this campus never loses its undeniable charm.
Do four unforgettable years at Duke, and you can have your cake and eat it too. The Mad Hatter's sits a mild walk from my former freshman dorm on east campus, and their signature Black & White Cake is always quite a slice. Rich vanilla cream frosts a snowy layer with a chocolate ganache overlay. The cake inside alternates most black and white as well, with a crucial stripe of chocolate cream.
The Strawberry Shortcake is a lighter, more approachable level of luxury, with fluffy sponge-cake soaking up summer strawberries and cream.
Maybe I'm just here for a slice of cake and a cup of nostalgia. Either way, they make a nice cup of coffee, and their pastries are legit. I've never understood the Alice in Wonderland obsession, but I sure am mad about The Mad Hatter's.
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