Gerard Mendis made his name as a chef by making mouth-watering chocolates and cakes. But this place doesn't limit itself to those fine delectations – it also serves as a restaurant and bar serving high class international cuisine. The shop is essentially a cafe, restaurant, bar, boulangerie and patisserie all rolled into one. The luxurious Horton Place location adds to the glamour of the well-known chef's name. It's a pleasant place to stop for whatever tickles your fancy, and a fine place to pick up gifts for your friends and family.
Right from birthday parties to weddings, no special occasion is complete without a nice cake at the centrepiece. Apart from the popular chains, Colombo also has a good base of cafés, which offer authentic and specialised cakes, which over the time have gained a good reach amongst locals and travellers alike.