The selection of savory and sweet pastries was amazing and so delicious!…read more The ambiance was great! The music wasn't too loud and the aroma was a delight to the nose! (LOL) Monet's customer service was par excellent! She made sure our first experience guaranteed it would not be our last. She was helpful, kind, professional, and sweet! We didn't feel rushed to leave once we got our delectable selections and had a blast sharing and critiquing while we ate and visited. We left feeling very happy with our family lunch place selection today! Thanks for everything, see you again real soon!

Lovely bakery with good baguette, French and Korean pastries and desserts. Can walk in and grab…read moremany selections that are fresh and also order specialty cakes. We tried croissants, mochi donuts, macarons and also had a cappuccino. All was high quality, delicious and well made with friendly service and charming French cafe ambiance.

Love love love this restaurant! I have been to all of them and each one is so unique. The food is…read morealways on par and the staff are always friendly and helpful! Today I am at the Waldo location and eating a delicious BLT with a Peachy Palmer! There is a sweet barista that has helped me at all the stores!!

In the storied enclave of Waldo, where the rhythm of Kansas City pulses with a quiet, neighborly…read morecharm, there stands a sanctuary not of silent stone, but of flour, butter, and memory: McLain's Bakery. To step through its threshold is to surrender to the siren song of warmth that curls from the oven like a whispered secret. I have made it my pilgrimage to traverse the entirety of their menu, a culinary odyssey that has yielded no false steps, only a symphony of consistency that borders on the miraculous. Each offering, from the flaky, golden architecture of their pastries to the robust, honest comfort of their savory fare, is a testament to the artisan's hand. Here, affordability is not a sacrifice of quality but a generous invitation, a rare confluence where the exquisite meets the accessible. There is a certain magic in the air at McLain's, a sweetness that feels woven into the very fabric of the establishment. It is a place that understands the language of comfort, speaking it fluently in the dialect of a perfect crust or the rich, dark notes of a expertly pulled espresso. It is perhaps no surprise that such a bastion of authentic delight has garnered a reputation that extends far beyond our local borders; if the standard of excellence is high enough to grace the plate of Taylor Swift, then surely, it is more than enough for us, the grateful residents who claim this treasure as our own. Yet, beyond the flour-dusted counters and the glowing glass cases, my deepest admiration is reserved for their spirit. In a world that often measures worth in cold, transactional metrics, McLain's chooses to honor those who pour themselves into the future of our community. As a teacher, I feel that recognition in the small gestures, the welcoming nods, and the genuine appreciation they extend to educators. It is a profound kindness, a recognition that the work of shaping minds requires nourishment, both intellectual and literal. They understand that a classroom is a marathon, and they act as the essential pit stop, providing the fuel that keeps the light of inquiry burning bright. To dine at McLain's is to participate in a ritual of belonging. It is a place where the passage of time is marked not by the ticking of a clock, but by the turning of the oven trays. It is a reliable heartbeat in the neighborhood, steadfast and true, offering a reprieve from the clamor of the outside world. Whether one seeks a quiet moment of reflection over a cup of coffee or a celebratory feast that honors the simple, profound joy of eating well, McLain's remains an unrivaled steward of taste. It is not merely a bakery; it is the living, breathing soul of Waldo, a place where every bite serves as a reminder that some things in this life are exactly as good as they ought to be.

We stop in Bloom almost every weekend when we are at the City Market. Their macarons are wonderful,…read morethe garlic sourdough is so good, love their flourless chocolate torte, the homemade oatmeal cream pie... and last time we were in they had strawberry cruffins! A croissant in a muffin shape with strawberry and cream inside... it was SO GOOD (very messy, but good).

We popped in to Bloom Baking Company before the crowd at the farmers market on the weekend. We were…read moreon the hunt for a loaf of sourdough and they did not disappoint! The store itself is so cute stocked with unique trinkets and a wide variety of fresh bakery and pastry items. We bought a loaf of sourdough bread and let me tell you - it was one of the most delicious sourdoughs we have ever had. This is a must stop if in the area or looking for bread/unique pastries.

Ordered a set of the minis. They look just like the pictures online. They got my cookies pretty…read morefast. The stores smelled so good and the staff were friendly.

Quick and friendly staff always turn out cookies that look as advertised and the girls are so kind…read moreto my 10 year old daughter. This great experience keeps us coming back!

Food: I thought the cupcakes were rather chewy (in a good way -- my greatest cupcake-related fear…read moreis getting a dry cupcake). They are quite sizable (not Costco muffin-sized, but not mini cupcakes either), with a good amount of topping. Got the following: Raspberry Lemonade Strawberries & Cream Bella Nutella Choco Latte Gold Digger Carrot Cake Service: The cupcakes were boxed and retrieved from the back very quickly. Ambiance: It was quiet, though several people were in the store. Nothing wrong with that!

the cupcakes here are totally worth 4.5 stars. the vanilla cupcake (just the cake) is a delish mix…read more the buttercream is well done too. the kids that work, are clearly not bakers and decorators. there needs to be a better system in place to work faster as well as a muchly needed pastry bag work. And the reason I only gave it three was it's so incredibly dated. I've been coming here for years and years. Like. Y E A R S ..yall got the same decor. Same super dated cupcake liners. I don't mind paying $6 bucks a cupcake if the liner is a high end dark brown craft paper. White is so cheap. that dates you. Badly. Another thing ..yoir Chocolate cupcake needs help. Too sweet. Not enough depth. Add some dark or black cocoa..bloom in coffee maybe? Salt? It def needs some help. Keeping it the same dates you as well. Your vanilla is perfection. The choc not so much. Wish you had love doctor on more. It would do well. And bring back Hawaiian honeymoon. W out the nuts it will keep your price point down. No one wants that texture contrast anyway. And lastly pls for the love of all things cupcakeries, get rid of that 1990's pink and black contrast. Just no. Again. Totally worth the money if you know what to get (steer more vanilla cupcake) and these are just my opinions. Every time I'm in KC I get a dozen..ugly pink walls and everything xx

Amazing! Stella, our waiter was wonderful and made our group lunch with our dear friends that much…read morebetter. They had never been and they loved it! We love this place as my husband is Swiss and have been coming for years. Today we had the pleasure of sitting at the bar and all the staff were just amazing with great banter. Some in our group had individual lunch items, but most had the prie fixed lunches with different options chosen. All was so tasty, amazingly presented and just superb. Thank you to the one who found our group the last two rum ball deserts that had sold out. We can't wait to return.

Stopped in for some sweets. My friend got the meringue. She was unable to finish it in one sitting…read more She said it was very rich and the chocolate was good. The chocolates were decent. The leckerli (not sure if I spelled that right) cookies were full of flavor and spice.

My friend and I came in for a late night ice cream run after dinner! As pictured, I got a double…read morescoop of cookies and cream on a waffle cone. The gals behind the counter were super fun and very nice! My ice cream is a little tilted on the side, but it made it's way into my stomach no problem! Creamy, perfect sweetest and great end to a dinner night!

Received a BOGO free coupon on my T-Mobile app for this store. This is my first time here. When I…read moretried to use the coupon, they told me they no longer honor their coupon. I explained that the coupon just came out today. Even showed the clerk the coupon. Whereas I was going to make a large order, I only ordered one cone to try their ice cream. If they can't honor their own coupon, I will not be coming back. Over $7 for a single-dip ice cream cone. Nope, I'll continue to go to Dairy Queen across the street.

Both times I came, they were out of what I was looking for…read more I got a Dubai chocolate sundae, which was delicious!!! Loved the pistachio sauce. I'll have to come back and try a crepe.

La Fresca is my new guilty pleasure! Their desserts are so decadent and generous -- I usually end…read moreup having left overs! The toppings they use taste high quality -- better than most chocolate syrups from other places. The staff are always so nice as well. I got the Rocky Mountains this time. The puffs I think were not made in store, but it still tasted great!