I've been following their journey for a while now--completely obsessed with their creatively shaped…read moremacarons! This shop is such a gem, offering classic bakery staples, delicious macarons, and fun, bakery-themed items. I especially love their "kindness coupons"--such a thoughtful gesture for anyone who could use a little treat. I attended one of their macaron classes, and while I don't know what their kitchen looked like before, it had been fully transformed into a student-friendly workspace with stations set up for each group. After signing in, you're directed to your station and handed an apron. The spots are semi-assigned--if you booked with a friend or a small group, Kasey does a great job placing you together. Everything you need is laid out and ready to go. Kasey walks you through the whole process, checking in along the way and sharing helpful tips she's picked up throughout her macaron-making journey. You and your partner split the batter, but you each get to do your own mixing, choose your colors, and pipe your own shells, which makes it a really hands-on experience. While the macarons are baking, you're treated to sweet bites like brownies or crispy rice treats. Once the macarons have cooled, you fill, package, and--of course--sneak a few tastes along the way. The whole class is so fun, approachable, and well-paced. Afterward, you even get the chance to take home some bakery goodies at a discount! I absolutely love their bakery items, and the class was such a blast. Can't wait to go back!

Date of visit: January 26, 2024…read more Our January version of "Coffee & Kringle" brought us to Batter and Mac in the Falls. A friend had heard that they had gotten some flack from the local Republicans for being pro-LGBT and that was enough for us to go pay them a visit. Staff were wonderful and friendly, even suggesting that I get the Wicked-themed matcha latte with strawberry cold foam, something that I did not think I would necessarily like, but she pushed it hard and you know what? She was right! It was a delicious drink that I may or may not have licked the lid to ensure I got all of the cold foam... My ham and cheese croissant was quite good, though I think it would have been better had it been warmed up. And then I went back for a Scotcheroo and that was fantastic. I had intended to just have a bite that morning and finish it later but there was no way I could do that, I ended up eating the entire thing while we were visiting. Outside of the room temp croissant, the reason for four stars instead of five here is because the bakery gets VERY cold everytime the door opens, I probably should have kept my coat on the whole time we were there. I think one of those ceiling-mounted air units would help mitigate this and get me to stay a bit longer (and order more food!) in the colder months.

Holy Moly, their cookies are fantastic! Picked up 3 of them on the way into town: Triple Choco…read moreChip, S'mores, and M&M. Where to start, or better yet, where to start eating???? The cookies are large so snacking on them is a dangerous road to go down, but oh, so worth it! I left then on a plate on my counter and as the day went on the cookies started to disappear. Luckily I had family to help me, but these are great cookies! No pictures of the whole cookies because they were started on before I could grab my camera. They will be gone by bedtime, I'm sure. These have flavor, unlike some others that are just plain dough with little flavor except for the chips or m&ms. Every bite is great!

Went to Turkey & the Toad for the first time today after seeing a sidewalk sign advertising their…read morefrozen lemonade. That caught my attention, so I ordered one. My friend ordered a scotcheroo and a coffee. I watched the frozen lemonade being made, and it consisted of water, syrup from a refrigerated jug, a couple scoops of powder, and ice. Unfortunately, it tasted very artificial, more like frozen plastic than lemonade. I'd encourage the owner to consider using real lemons or more natural ingredients, as I think it would make a huge difference. My friend said the scotcheroo and coffee were good, but not particularly memorable.

Today was my first time trying this place. I got there less than two hours after opening, and they…read morewere already almost sold out. There was one customer ahead of me, who seemed more concerned with making conversation with me and asking me what I would be ordering, rather than making his own decision. After it was finally my turn, I asked the employee if a specific product contained custard or pastry cream, and the answer somehow included telling me the history of the owner attending pastry school, a list of their locations and hours, and a tour of everything they carry. I was just looking to get in and out, and apparently this is not the place for that. I am used to big city bakeries, and I would say this is a small town bakery. I'm sure it's fine if you have time to kill, but I wasn't looking for that. I decided on a dark chocolate croissant. It was $6. The small part that had chocolate in it was WONDERFUL, but it was just about a dollar coin size of chocolate in a large croissant, so it was almost entirely just a plain croissant. For $6. I wanted to like this place, especially since there don't seem to be other bakeries in the area, but I likely will not be back.

First time at this location. Staff was not very friendly. It's your basic croissant variations. Not…read morea lot of filling in the ham and cheese or the fruit.

I have ordered my birthday cake from here for the past 4 years. My current favorite flavor is the…read morewhite raspberry SO GOOD. I like how they have options for how thick you want the icing. And I get a free small one on my birthday yay.

Ask for samples always :) they always have new flavors that I haven't tried because I usually on go…read morehere once a year for my bday. This years new flavor I got to try was strawberries and cream. I don't like frosting in general but will lick the plate for this cream cheese frosting!!

This is my favorite location for soo many reasons! Clean, stocked and friendly employees…read morethroughout! Love The international section for specialties like canolli shells!

Nilla Wafer Persian: For a grocery store bakery, I've been pretty impressed with the doughnuts at…read moremy local Meijer (although the selection is sadly wildly inconsistent). A Pershing/Persian is a doughnut that is similar to a cinnamon roll but is made with doughnut batter. Meijer has had a plethora of Persian varieties lately, with one of them featuring Nilla wafers. The surface of this pastry contains a lake of vanilla pudding with sweet cream cheese frosting bordering it like a beach. Three mini-Nilla wafers can be found within the pudding as the finishing touches. The cinnamon flavor of the pastry's body is sweet and relatively subtle with no uncomfortable burning/heat to it. Cinnamon granules can be seen in the dough after taking a few bites if you look closely enough. I found the dough to have a nice thick and chewy texture while also being light and pillowy. At first, I wasn't digging the texture of the pudding as I'm used to the whole thing being frosting, but it grew on me with each bite. It's not my favorite variety from Meijer, but it was still delicious. Doughboy approved Doughboy_Food_Reviews

It's always so hard to decide on which flavor to pick! There are so many delicious flavors!read more

People comparing crumbl to insomnia is like comparing coughing baby to atom bomb. These cookies are…read morelike diabetes in a cookie and it's not even worth it becasue its the most mid cookie in existence. It's underbaked and they all taste the same and they are so doughy. The workers are always nice though. And huge parking space. Very small store, when there is a line, it's super crowded in there.

Been here a few times. It's a decent spot…read more The outdoor patio isn't much of a treat. It's essentially a section of concrete next to the parking lot, with traffic on Capitol Drive just beyond it. Inside, however, the space is roomy, quiet, and well designed. On this visit, it was a hot day, so I ordered one of their Sparkling Tea drinks. It was delicious, with a nice balance of black tea and peach flavor. It also had just the right amount of ice to stay cold for the entire 30 minutes it took me to finish it. The staff who took care of us were friendly and helpful. I'd definitely stop again.

I am utterly delighted that we have a good Caribou nearby in the Milwaukee suburbs. This place has…read morethe absolute best cold brew, and the mint flavoring I always get with it is exactly what I'm looking for on either a warm summer day or a cozy winter afternoon. The staff is always extremely friendly, helpful, and generous, and the food orders I've gotten (normally the sausage breakfast sandwich) always come out hot and delicious. The workers at the drive-thru window oftentimes see my dog with me and offer a pup cup, and he loves the attention they give him. Overall, this is easily my favorite chain coffee shop in the area due to the quality of the coffee/food I get, the friendliness of the staff, and the overall ambiance of the shop itself.