REVIEW: I'm an Icing Fiend, So This Is the First Thing I'm Eating at Dark Universe in Epic Universe

Tucked away in Dark Universe is a small, easy-to-miss little shack known as De Lacey’s Cottage. If you’re looking for fine dining in Darkmoor Village, keep moving (it is a rather dilapidated-looking shack, after all), but for all you snackers who love a “hidden gem,” we might have stumbled on a new winner in Epic Universe.

We love a “hole in the wall” restaurant, but this shack is really taking things to the next level

We’ve been snacking our way through all kinds of universes at Epic Universe, but now, our journey has taken us to the place “where the original Frankenstein’s Monster once received sustenance and friendship.” Aww — how cute! These days, the story goes that snacks and “cool treats” are offered at De Lacey’s Cottage, including things like cinnamon bites, pretzels, and more. So — is the original Frankenstein’s Monster’s old hangout still worth visiting? Let’s find out!

Behold! We have arrived at De Lacey’s Cottage — just in time for a little snack! Now, be warned. This place is a little difficult to find since it’s off the beaten path. There isn’t a whole lot of seating in the area, and we didn’t see much shade, so be prepared to eat and walk with your food here. Luckily, the snack options are handheld bites that are easy to transport.

The menu currently features the Frank & Friends Pretzel served with cheese for $12.99 and the Warm Hearted Cinnamon Bites for $7.99. We also spotted a range of beverages, including things like Monster Energy Drinks (how fitting!), Powerade, and Canned Beers.

Let’s see what we can get!

We went for the Warm Hearted Cinnamon Roll Bites, which are warm cinnamon sugar donut bites with cream cheese icing and streusel — YUM! Sadly, these cinnamon bites are not stuffed with that sweet cream cheese icing, but luckily, the topping was pretty generous. The DFB team is very pro-icing, so give us alllll the sweet, gooey goodness.

Warm Hearted Cinnamon Roll Bites

Now, let’s talk specifics. These cinnamon roll bites were great! Were they the bestest, most showstopping cinnamon rolls we’ve ever had? No. But you really can’t go wrong with donut-like cinnamon balls and cream cheese. They’re served warm and fresh, so the cream cheese gets all melty and smooth. If you’ve got a picky eater in the group, this is an excellent option.

Look at all that sugar!

Our only complaint was the texture. Remember how we said the cream cheese melted onto our cinnamon bites? Well, that cinnamon sugar topping mixes in with the cream cheese, so you get kind of a rough, gritty texture when you take a bite. You can see pretty clearly in the photo that they do NOT skimp on the sugar topping, but the sugar was almost so concentrated on top of the cream cheese icing that it got a little grainy. But this did not impact the flavor — we still recommend these for anyone looking for a quick, easy sweet treat.

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