I can't pass up a French bakery, especially when it is stocked with so many delicious-looking goodies. Baby's Gourmandise is located inside Grand Rapids Downtown Market, and it has some of the prettiest desserts in the whole joint. There were lots of pastries, but it looks like maybe cream puffs are the stars here. There were a few different flavors of cream puffs, including chocolate and even matcha. I'm not the biggest fan of choux pastries, though, so I didn't pick a cream puff. Instead, I got a pistachio creme brûlée! I love that first tap to break the hard, sugary crust. Underneath is smooth and creamy pistachio custard, just the slightest shade of light green. It was decadent but not too much! If I lived in Grand Rapids, Gaby's would be getting visits from me frequently. But as it is, I'm glad I discovered this little gem in the market. read more

Absolutely the BEST baked goods that I've ever had. I lived down the road and would stop in all the time. Even after moving two hours away, I still stop in. Gaby is so kind and all the workers are amazing & they make sure you leave feeling good & eating good! The fraisier cake is my favorite but anything here is a 12/10! read more

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We just got the experience of meeting Gabby himself. His excitement and enjoyment over his products had us sampling cookies, molasses, and chocolate chip as well as granola, which has a wonderful taste of cardamom and ginger. This is a definite spot to try when you are visiting Grand Rapids. read more

I love French Pastries and was hoping to find a dessert for my Birthday. This being the first year in many many years that I am eating Gluten I wanted a slice of cake for or a delicious pastry. Seeing Gaby's in passing at the market before I decided to stop by in hopes of finding just that. I was excited to see that there were still a few items available as most were sold out. Everything looked exquisite! I probably could have ordered one of everything. The pricing was a bit steep on some items or I would have. Besides the Pastries. They had Quiches, Crepes, Tartes, I believe they have sandwiches as well. There was one slice left of the Fraisier which I ordered. I also had to have a Creme Puff with Vanilla Creme. My husband was eyeing the Tarte Tatin as he loves apples. The Frasier.... It was heavenly. So creamy. It is not overly sweet and honestly just exactly what I was hoping for. The Creme Puff.....Wow. Another delectable mouth watering treat. Different than most that I have had in the best way. This is probably one of the best cream puffs I have had. Besides the Vanilla Cream that I ordered. They had Pumpkin Spice, Pistachio and Chocolate. I didn't see this one before my husband ordered it but I'm assuming it is the Tarte Tatin, he called it an apple tart but I'm sure it wasn't named that. Beautiful to look at. Every slice of Apple was expertly sliced and placed. It was Crisp but not too crisp. The apples used were just right. Chef Gaby took the time to give us serving suggestions for the Tarte. He was very friendly and happy to meet us. We felt very welcomed. You could see the passion he has for his craft and his enthusiasm for his customers. He and his desserts definitely helped to make my day a special one! Thank you. We will be back again!! read more

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Had 2 quiche and a raspberry tarts and was blown away. Wonderful. The selection was huge and we had a hard time choosing. Can't wait to go back read more

The earl grey was the best macaron I've ever had in my life. Staff was great and everything else was delicious!

Talk about transporting me to a patisserie because these decadent little desserts me and my wife tried luckily on a whim this afternoon were both absolutely phenomenal and a highlight of our day. We both got a cañele and it was just the perfect level of soft with a crunchy exterior and their pistachio cream puff was perfectly balanced, and I literally can't say I've ever had a more generous filled treat either. We both can't wait to come back sometime and I hope nobody else passes up sampling a treat from here going by! read more

This place was awesome!! We tried the canelles first, and they were perfection: golden and caramelized on the outside with that soft, custardy center. The vanilla crème puff was light as air--delicate, fluffy, and filled with a cream that was perfectly balanced. We also tried the caramel pumpkin spice crème puff. The warm spice and the rich caramel was delicious but a bit too sweet for me. The woman working there was warm, welcoming, and clearly passionate about what she does. read more

Gaby's Gourmandise - Vanilla crème puff, caramel pumpkin spice crème puff, and two canelles. - Bakeries Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

Best cake in GR so delicious! The cream's light sweetness and hint of cinnamon perfectly complement the moist, nutty cake. The puff pastry is equally amazing soft, chewy, and filled with rich cream. read more

Gaby's Gourmandise - Bakeries Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

Every time we visit the Downtown Market, Meghann wants to pick up a pastry from Gaby's Gourmandise, and even though I tease her about it, the pastries never disappoint. The french-style pastries they make there are beautiful to look at and even better to taste. I highly recommend you try either their Paris Brest or Raspberry, Almond Cream & Vanilla Custard (a great summer treat but only available for a limited time). read more

Inside downtown market. Excellent pastries. Got the madeleines (the raspberry is my fave), creme brûlée(torched in front of you), apricot pastry. All were delicious. The creme puffs left me wanting a bit. I only liked the vanilla creme patisserie filling. The chocolate and pistachio felt a bit too gelatinous for my liking. The only place in GR where I can practice my French with some of the pastry chefs haha read more

Bri is such a great person to chat with! Her customer service is top-notch. She's so warm and welcoming, and she showed us some fantastic food choices. She really deserves a raise! read more

Gaby's is such a gem and a go to place for French pastries. They have a wide variety of delicious treats, some sweet and some savory. My top pick was the pumpkin cream puff. The pumpkin filling was smooth in texture and rich in flavor. Chef Gaby has an incredible story, born and raised in France. We are lucky to have his culinary expertise right here in west Michigan! read more

If I could enact a law for all Grand Rapids residents, it would be that all need to bless themselves with the pastry goodness at Gaby's. Jokes aside, this is a gem in the Grand Rapids food scene. Gaby is a top-notch chef who has worked at Michelin star restaurants and has moved to Grand Rapids to put down his roots. He bakes goods based on recipes unique to the Brittany region of France. Here are a few adjectives to describe the pastries: wholesome, filling, rustic, fresh, scrumptious. Please do yourself a favor and visit this spot. Also say hello to Gaby if he's there! read more

Looking at the display case, I couldn't pass up Gaby's Gourmandise -- everything looked absolutely delicious. I ordered a Lorraine quiche and a few seasonal pastries (I can't remember the exact names), and they were all wonderful. We enjoyed our food at the seating area and got to meet Chef Gaby, who was very kind and attentive. The food tastes just as amazing as it looks! read more

Absolutely delicious! I ordered the savory crepe (egg, ham, cheese) and it was unlike any other crepe I've ever had! It was generously loaded with fillings and had fantastic flavor. Chef Gaby and his staff were fun to talk with and made me happy I stopped by. Beautiful, enticing cases full of both sweet and savory breakfast items, pastries and desserts. This is a definite must at the market. Oh, and the crepe went perfectly with my coffee from Squibb. :) read more

Gaby's Gourmandise - Crepe (ham, egg, cheese) SO GOOD! - Bakeries Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

After visiting France I can confirm that everything you buy from this place is authentic. Every bite is as if you had bought it in France. The chef is French, and you can tell he is very passionate about everything he makes. A must go if you're looking for quality desserts or you're trying to impress a group you're catering too. French desserts are considered to be the most decadent/savory in the world, and I tend to agree. Wish they would make saint tropez tarts though. It's my favorite dessert in the world. If you ever visit south France then you better go to St. tropez and get the St. Tropez tart "La Tarte de Saint-Tropez" from Micka Påtisserie. It will change your world, I promise. read more

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There are windows on the east side of this bakery, where you can watch the delightful French offerings being made from scratch. My wife and I stood transfixed for about 90 minutes (they had to close, or we would probably still be there) as they prepared all the ingredients for the next day's choice of quiche. Didn't see one can, frozen bag, or pre-processed short cut. Every ingredient was a found treasure, put together by a master chef, and prepared as fresh as it comes. Been to Paris, loved it, and always longed to return. Now I don't need to, because Chef Gaby's classic French pastries (and other goodies) are just down the street from me. Wife and I are already making plans for our next visit. Among the many offerings, let me offer praise for one rather rare, ancient, and incredibly delicious pastry, known as the CANALES. Pronounced "KAN-uh-lay." the first time I walked up to Gaby's, I saw them off to the side, and thought it was a mirage. My daughter-chef made them for me once, and I haven't been able to get them off my palate since then. My wife and I once wasted an entire afternoon in Paris trying to find them, but they were always 'out.' And now, here they were, sitting there, humbly, in my hometown of Grand Rapids. For the curious, I would describe a canales as a fluted pastry, about 2 inches tall, that is very dark brown. It has no frosting, sprinkles or accoutrement to make it attractive. It just sits there, waiting to be discovered. You will find the textures to be amazing: crispy/chewy on the outside, with a custard exterior that is beyond creamy. The flavors of vanilla, caramel and rum balance it all out, to take you to a culinary place you haven't been to before. These little beauties take 24 hours to prepare, and require special copper molds. They are the pride of Bordeaux, but fairly unknown elsewhere. Give them a try. After your first bite, you will have two thoughts: "Where is a good cup of coffee? and where can I buy more?" As for me, my first feeling was fear. What if they don't sell? What if chef drops them off the menu for lack of sales? I answered my fear by purchasing 3 of them. "I'll be back." read more

Gaby's Gourmandise - The rare and humble CANALES pastry - Bakeries Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

I picked up a cranberry pear and almond cream tart from Gabys Gourmandise. Look at how beautiful this thing is! Didn't get a ton of almond flavor because that cranberry puree was TART. Reminiscent of a thanksgiving cranberry dish. The pears on top gave it a nice crunchy texture. The crust was bliss - sweet, crumbly, and delicious. Also shoutout the to server, she was very patient and helpful! I need to come back here to grab some of their cream puffs. read more

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This is the first time I've been at the place. The dessert was speaking to me. I literally was salivating by looking at each pastry. This was a pass through location since I live about 1.5 hrs from this place. Dessert was tasty. No complaints there but the prices are extreme for some desserts like cherry clafouti ($14). It also didn't make me happy that cherries were not even pitted for its price. Yes, it was delicious but a bit overpriced. read more

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I saw pistachio cream puffs in Gaby's display case on my way in to the downtown market and had to get one on the way out! We actually ended up getting two, and that was our favorite of the treats we tried. It was completely stuffed with pistachio cream that oozed out of the soft pastry as you bit into it. We also had the special chocolate chili mousse, and some orange almond cake. The mousse was good, but it could have used a little more chili spice to take it up a notch. The orange almond cake was dense, moist, and slightly bitter from the orange citrus zest. We thought it could use some kind of sweet glaze to balance the bitter orange citrus flavor a bit as the honey was subtle, but it was still pretty good and we devoured it. I wish we would have tried the lemon poppy seed cake! Hopefully we'll be back in the future to give it a go. read more

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Gaby's Gourmandise is the perfect concept for the Downtown Market. All of the pastries and baked goods look inviting and delicious in the display case. I was over the moon for the apple tartelette with almond cream and the palet breton. I'm excited to stop by again to try the quiche! read more

Adorable bakery with incredible cream puffs! I tried the chocolate and it was bursting with a beautiful chocolate cream patisserie. It was a perfect little dessert, and I would recommend this place to anyone who likes a nice baked good. The staff was also very friendly and the selection was a nice variety. read more

Gaby made me beignets (not on the menu) for a family gathering and they were delicious. I've had them in New Orleans at Cafe du Monde: these were even better as they didn't have as much powdered sugar and were not as greasy. Highly recommend you have him make you some: just give him a 4-5 days notice. read more

Chef Gaby is a magician of delicacy creations! Last minute, my partner from Quebec, stuck without his mother's special cake due to the pandemic for a couple years....Chef Gaby went above and beyond and really helped come up with a wonderful cake! My partner, the kids, our friends, and I loved his creation! His store is just inside the parking lot side doors of the Downtown Grand Rapids city market. He has single treats too already prepared. Incredible gem of a French culture Foodie experience! Thank you chef! read more

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Paris brest was one of the best pastries I've ever had. Can't wait to go back-worth the trip.

I don't know how to express how good this place is. I got home from work, working 6 to 5:30 and was exhausted and proud of myself because of my day. Living single I made a quick microwave trader Joe's meal, and started to settle in. Then, after a touch of gin, I thought to myself "I deserve a reward" quickly I searched for some dessert, but it was nearing 6:30 and everything was closing. I found the Downtown Market and booked it, carried my shoes to the car to save time even. I got there and was rushing around, everyone was closing. I walked up to Gabby, who was wrapping up for the night and asked for a recommendation. He sold me a Pistachio Creampuff. I hunted for a backup plan and picked up some mint chocolate chip ice cream at loves nearby. Well let's just say I was in no way disappointed. It was a wonderfully loose Pistachio custard inside a perfect pate a choux pastry delightfully crackled with sugar to give it a pleasant crunch. Loves ice cream wasn't bad either, mint ice cream that didn't taste like mint extract. Still, you have to try Gabbies. read more

Beautifully displayed french food with fabulous quiches! Absolutely loved the quiche Lorraine, quiche with mushrooms, and the beautiful desserts! read more

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Such an amazing bakery, friendliest staff, best desserts and really reasonable prices. It's my favorite place in downtown market. I CAN'T leave without buying a few madeleines. Check them out! read more

The absolute best pastries I have EVER had. They can rival ANY Patisserie in France. Everything is made fresh daily, beautifully displayed and I could taste the quality of the ingredients and the care each item was made with. The cream puffs are LOADED with cream and so many good flavors: chocolate, pistachio, cardamom, and coffee. The quiches are filled with housemade sausage and veggies and they have a vegetarian option too. The fruit tarts? Wow. The fruit was so fresh and the almond cream to die for. They have soups and salads if you want a quick lunch as well as these open faced sandwiches called tartines with a creamy sauce, caramelized onions, bacon, and cheese all browned and melty goodness. There are no words to say how flipping delicious it was. Seriously. And a strawberry cake with a rich cream filling. Yes, I tried all these (I did split them with a friend-I'm not a total glutton). Did I mention the double chocolate cookies? Got some of those to go. He even makes his own butter and sausage. Yes, makes his own butter! I can't wait to go back and try the other amazing looking treats, like the madeleines with passion fruit chocolate!! Super friendly and helpful staff guided me what to try. Sooooo delicious. Oh, and it's located in this cool market hall with all sorts of other delicious vendors. I can make a day out of noshing and I did today at The Downtown Market. He even told me he makes custom cakes if you ask. I'm asking. read more