This bakery is amazing! I stopped by here on a random weekday and loved the strawberry and cream…read moremacaron and it was SO delicious I had to come back for a box! Truly, these are the most delicious macarons I've ever tasted, and I've had way too many! These have a great bite to them, slightly chewy texture and the smoothest, TASTIEST filling ever. I tried the Bridgerton themed Early Grey one to the double chocolate and black sesame, my favorites are the nutella (not too sweet but tastes heavenly) and strawberries and cream. I think everyone in the rtp should try these at least once!! I know it's going to be the hostess gift I grab whenever I visit friends from now on. They've got also a great selection of baked goods and the chocolate crThey've also got a great selection of baked goods and the chocolate croissants are perfectly flaky and delicious!ssiants are perfectly flaky and delicious!

Checked out this bakery on the way to Durham since I had it bookmarked and wanted to try out their…read moremacarons. We happen to arrive as they were taking freshly baked croissants out of the oven so we opted for one of those as well. I was impressed with both and would return if I'm in the area. I enjoyed the variety of flavors available to choose from in regards to the macrons. I selected a 6 pack and liked the birthday cake flavor and salted caramel the most. The croissant was quite delicious as well. The bakery is located downtown so you will have to find parking, that was the only inconvenient aspect of it. It wasn't busy when we arrived so I wonder if they would have more customers if it were located in a section with more foot traffic or easier parking. Overall we had a pleasant experience.

Called in on a tuesday to get a last minute bday cake but they had a private event and wernt open…read more They still answered the phone and told me to come in the next morning and pick up a cake. The lady in front was super friendly and accommodating. Could definitely see the hard work in the product they make. I tried the yuzu lemon and lavender fog truffle. After trying it i knew the decadent chocolate cake was going to be delicious. Ended up getting a 10" cake which was plenty for 13 people with leftovers. Really good cake and decorated really nicely. Did not dissapoint. I would stop by and get another cake just to try it.

Horrific customer service. I entered praising the owners past cakes and planned to purchase boxes…read moreof chocolates for gifts. First, I asked if I could place a cake order but the rudeness was over top. If you don't want to take an order maybe just lie and say you're fully booked or deadline is too tight instead of demeaning a paying customer by saying that it's not worth the time, money and effort to make certain kinds of cakes unless it's a bulk order. Ok, understandable as one expects to pay premium prices for a small cake here. What's not understandable is the rude and arrogant attitude. Given the current economic situation, labor/profit margin sensitivities are warranted but have some tact. The dismissive recommendation to go to Mad Hatter was "icing on the cake" and very hilarious.

Got a loaf of sourdough bread, a cherry danish, an apple turnover and an eclair. They were pretty…read moregood, except for the eclair. It didn't really have any flavor to it. It's located in a strip mall next to a strip mall with bars on the doors and windows which looks sketchy but the inside was nice and clean. I wish they had a bigger selection of pastries and desserts. Probably won't be back. :/

This place is a complete disappointment…read more They call themselves a French bakery, but that's nothing more than a marketing trick. The lady greeted me " Bonjour", I replied "Comment allez-vous?" no answer!!! I should say " Cómo estás?" In reality, it's a Latino bakery pretending to be something it's not. The breads are awful and overpriced, to be honest, I think the croissants come right from the Sam's club, the sourdough is nothing but a cheap grocery quanlity French bread. The pastries are even worse, with none of the craft, technique, or taste you expect from anything French. It's misleading and deceptive to lure customers in under the "French bakery" label when there is nothing French about it. I left feeling cheated. If you are looking for true French baking, avoid this place. I am sure the original owners, the retired French couple is heart broken!

The line is always long and it moves relatively quickly. Love sitting outside. Great ambiance. This…read moreplace runs like a well-oiled machine. This was my third time there. I always want the fish sandwich but they don't have the fish I want (picky! ). My son got the chicken sandwich which was really great. The bun was so fresh. My FIL got the Benedict. It was huge. Fruit cups all around. Huge chunks of pineapple. My son and I got the lemonade spritz. It was too sweet me but my son enjoyed both of ours.

Still giving Guglhupf four stars mainly for the relaxing vibe and beautiful atmosphere with all the…read moreplants, but lowering the bakery stars to a 3.7 for the quality and price. I still love the fruit tart - good texture and mix of sweet and slightly tart. The macaron and elephant ear was pretty good. The macaron had good flavor and texture. Elephant ears tasted good, though I would've preferred more layers and more of a crisp. Lemon poppy danish was the standard danish. I sadly wasn't as impressed by the cream puff and eclair dough. I know they make their pastries fresh every day but on a busy Saturday at 10:30 am, the eclair dough didn't taste fresh and was not as light and airy as I hoped. Cream puff was ok. The dough was also meh. BUT the focaccia was amazing!! It was on-sale day old bread but had great flavor and was soft on the inside and slightly crispy in the outside. All in all, for what's in the area and restaurant's atmosphere, it's still worth the trip.

Woah!! We've been looking for a good bakery in Durham and never expected that it would be hidden in…read morea ramen restaurant! But wow. So good. The first time we came we got a mini pumpkin buttermilk pie and wish I took a picture because it was the most delicious pie I've tried. It had a base layer of pumpkin with a buttermilk layer on top and they complemented eachother perfectly. I keep trying to find a recipe like this to treat at home but can't find anything like it--so unique! We went back and got a tres leches that had a layer of passion fruit and topped with meringue... woahhhh... incredible!! And also unique!! Whoever is making these baked goods knows what they are doing... exceptional!!

We used to love Roses. But we have now banned it from our rotation…read more Food is still great but incredibly slow service - both dine in and take out - multiple times we've waited 20+ min beyond the estimated ready time for take out and 30 min after ordering for our food. I understand everyone is understaffed but just adjust your expected ready time online to set expectations. We've also had several unfriendly servers who make you feel like you're imposing on them / it's your fault when they bring out wrong food. Mr and Mrs Meddis - please improve your operations, it's a bummer to no longer visit your establishment.

We were visiting Raleigh, NC and stopped by Dulce Cafe since it was close to the museum we were…read morevisiting. I had the Italian Panini with avocado (the avocado is an extra charge), and it was absolutely delicious. I also tried the La Poire dessert, and it was so good. It wasn't overly sweet or too rich, just very natural and perfectly balanced. We came on a Friday around 1 PM and even though there were about 10 people ahead of us, the line moved smoothly and there was plenty of seating both inside and outside. The customer service was top notch, and the staff was very welcoming. We'll definitely be visiting again. Also... whoever the guy is with the bracelets, black hair, glasses, and accent, he definitely added a little extra charm to the experience aka very very attractive.

This is a place in Durham that I've been itching to try for a long time…read more.. Well, I was finally in the area, and here's the deal. I think this was an Italian bakery...and it had a truly sensational selection of pastry items, some which were quite arty and unique!! They were also somewhat pricey...but I wanted to try so many. I ended up trying this dessert called "The Fun Guy". It looked like a Mushroom, but inside, it was just heavenly bliss! (I included a pic with all the ingredients inside) Truly, it ranks as one of the best desserts I've had in a LONG time. That's saying a lot, given how I go to bakeries a LOT! I will say, however, that their Iced Latte, wasn't that great. Still, for the bakery selection, I'll be happy to return here any day!

The most delicious pastries, perfect croissants, and friendly staff. Great coffee too.read more

"VERY hole-in-the-wall Middle Eastern patisserie"…read more This gives hole-in-the-wall new meaning. The location is in a strip-mall that's set back a ways from 55, so it's not really visible from the street at all. However, it's weirder than that-- you have to drive AROUND the strip mall to the back, past the various loading docks for other stores, and they you see this place is open just from the BACK of the strip mall. I heard the owner is Algerian, but there are many Palestinian references and flags around the shop, so if that's triggering, then know this in advance before coming in. Still, the place is brightly lit and airy, with tables to eat. They do custom cakes, cupcakes, and other desserts, but we just wanted to sample some sweets. Hours are funny-- just midday Friday through Sunday. We ordered a pecan brownie and a pistachio chocolate dish with kunafa (shredded Middle Eastern pastry), as well as a mocha coffee. The mocha coffee was rich and delicious, as expected. The pistachio chocolate dish with kunafa was to-die-for... SO delicious. Super thick and messy, as you'd hope it would be. And of course the pecan brownie was amazing. I will say the pastries are not "cheap". I got a single tahini chocolate chip cookie to go for a friend, and that was $4.50 for a modest sized cookie. The other dishes above were in the $6 range. But these are unusual custom-made dishes, so it's fair.

Shop was clean and pretty. All of the macarons and desserts…read morelooked yummy. We got 3 macarons to go- as you can see in the picture she must have grabbed ones from back- the were nothing like the ones in the front of the case, they were small and uneven. The orange chocolate tasted mostly like chocolate.

Pricy, unimpressive desserts. While walking Franklin street we stopped here for a quick dessert…read more The store was open, bright, and welcoming. No customers were at the counter so we ordered right away. The display case was full of desserts that sounded delicious. We decided on 3 macarons. I wish I had ordered only one since the total came to over $9! Plus they were not uniform in size or quality. The two orange chocolate macarons we ordered were significantly different in size. The rose macaron was my favorite. It was pretty, texture was okay, and the rose flavor came through. The orange chocolate macaron surprisingly lacked flavor and did not look good. They were definitely not worth the price paid for them. Unfortunately I would not recommend going here for macarons, but perhaps the others desserts are better.

This wonderland is where trees meet really good Carrboro coffee and baked goods!…read more We had: best herbal tea, Ginger soda Cold Brew- both refreshing and oh so good! And a gluten free + vegan macaron that tasted like coconut, plus banana with chocolate chips! A perfect pairing. If the drink and food aren't worth my 1.5 hour drive, throw in a beautiful backdrop setting of forest, trees, birds, a couple bunnies, dogs and their owners. Along with some coffee lovers who attended the Caffeine Crawl. Cafe Driade was stop 2 on the route. And, it'd definitely worth the drive! We already have plans to return. I'm already planning a matcha tasting along with Carrboro coffee! Must try!!

I didn't have the best experience here. Staff was very serious about the line formation. Initially…read moreI ordered a drink that was not available but on the menu. Then My drink was made incorrectly and when I asked for a remake it was not welcomed kindly. The outside seating is ample and gorgeous and fantastic, great place to meet and catch up.

The store is unique but pricey. We love the truffles of variety of flavors -it feels like a…read morecombination of its sugar store and a Godiva store. It is a great feeling for kids in the candy store. The good The boxes that they put the truffles in look super nice and luxurious - so it is great for one of a kind gifts. The truffles taste awesome. In terms of improvements - it would be nice if everything had a price shown, so you don't have to go and ask. Also expiration date on some of the item is missing - so it is hard to know if the item is going to reasonable quality. The service is bit slow - one of the cashier is always on the phone and line can grow up a bit. It is a bit frustrating the even the price questions need to go to one of the cashier since store decided not to put price on most of the items.

This is a high-end, or maybe just high-priced, candy store. If we're at Southpoint, we always stop…read moreby for their popcorn and cotton candy. They've got lots of options, and we've enjoyed them a bunch. In the back, there are even more candy choices. Prices are higher than I think they should be, but we still buy stuff.