Omg!!! Just had the best macaroons ever! Soft and fresh!! We got some chocolates and an ice latte , I'm definitely coming back!

Super wonderful cakes, chocolates and macaroons. Everything looked and tastes delicious. Perfect for after dinner dessert. The owner was very nice and wore a mask. There is plexiglass at the cash register. Everything was very clean and I felt safe going into the store. There are small tables and chairs outside. read more

I went in to get gift baskets for work. The little gifts were really cute, but the employee that helped me was very rude. Wouldn't help me much. And told me to hurry up because she had other things to do. If it weren't for work, I would've left. read more

Went here for a slice of cake for my birthday. It was perfect. We got a couple of different slices to enjoy after dinner - we each got what we wanted. We had a delightful conversation with the person helping us; she was very knowledgeable about the products and spoke highly of the chef. We also got some irresistible single chocolates. read more

The chocolates and patisserie are beautiful, and the macaron I had were delicious. However, I felt that the prices were high. I understand that these things are time intensive and have somewhat expensive ingredients, but I was not really prepared to pay almost $20 for 6 macaron. My favorite was the lavender, and I would have loved to try some of the chocolates, but I didn't have the money to spend. They had some very creative and interesting flavor choices. I'll definitely keep them in mind for special gifts! read more

In search of a birthday cake, I did a quick yelp search for dessert places in the triangle. This popped up, and as soon as I saw pics of the cakes they've made, I was sold. I was just looking for a slice, but ended up buying their last Buche de Noel, and it didn't disappoint. Not too sweet, light fluffy filling. A perfect treat to celebrate another trip around the sun. read more

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Mile Bon Bons is so cute! Everything is pristine, beautiful, and delicious. Called ahead to order, which was super easy and safe. Can't wait to come back to explore more of their delicious treats! read more

Wonderful macarons as truffles, and great customer service/staff. The atmosphere is interesting, and leaves a bit to be desired, but definitely the best treats in town. read more

Miel Bon Bons - Bakeries Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Went to buy coffee. Bought 2 expresso lattes and a couple of bom bons. This place is quite expensive: almost $3 for a minuscule bom bon and more than $4 for a regular latte. I think Starbucks is even cheaper. Bom bons were really good. I'd really recommend them if it wasn't for the exorbitant price. Coffee was horrible, couldn't drink it. We have some experience with coffee and we immediately notice that it was really acidic. That happens when you use old coffee. Definitely won't come back to this place. read more

Outstanding is all I have to say. I'm from New Mexico on a business trip and was fortunate enough to get to the shop before they closed. Yum yum. To those that think the price is too high, true, it is but this is not some cheap knock off shop. This is hand crafted desserts. I wish she would have had some cake. I'm very impressed. I hope she ships. read more

This adorable spot is perfect for Duke students living off-campus! It was a super convenient location to take my Bumble date to! There is outdoor seating to accommodate for COVID regulations, too in addition to the delicious coffee! read more

Fantastic cakes and chocolates. It doesn't get better. Customer service is a pleasure

Ordered a birthday cake on short notice and had to take what was available. Lucky for me because it was fantastic. Rich and delicious, it easily served 12. If you want a cake for a special occasion, this the place. The handmade candies are delicious too. read more

This review is for the macarons only. I didn't try the chocolates (also $2 a piece) or cakes. The good: Fresh, house-made macarons in Durham! Flavors are bright, and the texture is light on the outside and moist and chewy on the inside. I thought they were a teeny bit denser than I wanted, but it could have been because they had been stored in the refrigerator. The owner packaged them up in a nice box, too. The less good: Macarons are sold in bags of 4, which are pre-bagged and stored in a fridge. So no pretty display or flavor choices, which was a little disappointing -- I believe part of the fun of high-end pastries is choosing them! Finally, I felt they were way overpriced at $2 per macaron (compared to $2.70 Ladurée in NYC, which are bigger, fresher, displayed more prettily, and still subject to NYC/Ladurée markups). Overall, I'd go back if I HAD to have a macaron right that moment, but I'd also consider endeavoring to make my own... or recruit a friend with better baking skills than I. read more

I certainly can't complain that this little confectionary treasure has packed up and departed Car Mill Mall for a Durham location. The shop is small, but features an array of truffles and pastries. In two visits, I've been disappointed to see the pastry case empty, as these guys are noted for their stellar macarons, and have pretty good cupcakes too. But I hand-selected some chocolates for stocking stuffers this year. They were placed in a pretty box and packaged up with a festive bow. Though the truffles are not quite as aesthetically perfect as some chocolatiers, their taste and quality of ingredients certainly shines. Friendly folks, too! read more

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This place is truly a hidden gem! They have delicious fine, on-site made traditional chocolates. They're awesome. But, what's more, they have these super creative inventions - like lime grass & coconut, chipotle chocolate, ginger, and lavender truffles. Given this selection, I had so much fun picking out individualized boxes to give to family members. The owners are extremely nice and friendly. They were so welcoming and fun to talk to that I really could have spent all day there! Check it out! read more

My husband and I got married in NJ this summer, but as he is from the Durham area his parents wanted to throw us a party when we were in NC for Thanksgiving for people who were not able to make it to the wedding. My mother-in-law got the cake for the party from Miel Bon Bons and it was absolutely fantastic! Not only was it beautiful but it also tasted delicious--lemon cake, pistachio pastry cream, and fresh raspberries. It was definitely a hit! Bonnie Lau also incorporated our wedding colors and some tropical sugar flowers on top to represent our upcoming honeymoon to Turks and Caicos. In addition, we had some chocolates from the shop on Thanksgiving Day and they were delicious as well--particularly the chocolate covered orange slice! I definitely hope to get some more tasty treats from Miel Bon Bons the next time we are in Durham. read more

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One word: macarons. I discovered them at this shop when it was in Carrboro, and was instantly hooked. I live in Durham now, and was thrilled to find out the new location is just five minutes from my house! I I haven't tried anything but the macarons yet, but they are BY FAR the best available in the Triangle, with the most inventive flavors and the freshest taste. read more

We recommend everyone to come in speak with Bonnie! She is a wonderful women and talented baker! Our wedding cake was not only gorgeous but the most delicious cakes we have ever ate! All our guests were raving about our cake on how delicious is was! Our 1 year anniversary is just about here and our cake is already ordered! read more

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This little dessert place surprised me. Firstly, they have a large variety of fancy crafted chocolates. I have gotten assortment of chocolates from here (for self and as gifts), and they are very good; some thought provoking flavors. Their macarons are very good. While I am not an expert on macarons, these are definitely up there as top macarons I have tried; Good natural flavoring and soft pillow texture with crisp shells. This is definitely a good place to get some tasty gifts for someone. read more

I visited Meil Bon Bon's and enjoyed a lovely Pear almond tart, which I found quite delicious! The custard was very delightful and the glazed pie crust was so yummy and buttery, not to mention the flavorful pear inside the tart. It was so delicious, I purchased two!!! I would definitely recommend visiting this bakery. read more

I have been looking for a bakery to make a special birthday cake for my mother. I read the terrific reviews for Miel Bon Bons. I decided to pick up a few cake slices to share with my coworkers. The lemon cake was like eating a lemon cloud. My coworker said she thought she would save half of her cake for the next day. When she tasted it she said "forget that, I am eating it now". It truly was some of the best cake I have eaten since I was in Europe. We also tried the Mocha Tiramisu. It was perfect for those in need of a chocolate fix. The coffee flavor was superb. I cannot wait to try other flavors as well. I know I will be purchasing the lemon cake for my mother. I will also choose this bakery to bake my wedding cake one day. Oops, we ate the cake before we could take a picture. Next time. read more

We stopped in after an afternoon at Rockwood Park. They feature hand made chocolates with a variety of flavors. I bought two salted variations, a dark cherry, a whisky, and a Moroccan mint. So far, we tried the dark cherry and one of the salted varieties. Both were excellent and I look forward to trying the rest! read more

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Wonderful chocolate. So glad I discovered their new location in time for the holidays!

I love this store. I used to go when the store was in Carrboro and now I travel to Durham to get a taste of Bonnie's chocolates, cakes, cookies, pies, macarons, etc... Everything is made in the store and taste amazing! My favorite is the hazelnut crunch cake!! It is to die for!!! There is a fruity soft spongy cake and then at the bottom there are crunchy hazelnut cookies. The differences of the two textures combine to create a perfect mix of soft and crunchy.. I am her regular customer and will be as long as I am in the area. She makes cakes for all our family celebrations and she has promised to make my wedding cake :) read more

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The cake for my daughter's wedding was wonderful. It was so good the guests were going back for seconds and thirds. I highly recommend Miel Bon Bons if you have a wedding in your future! read more

As thrilling as walking into a French chocolaterie in the heart of Paris, and every bit as good. Serious pastry and all things chocolate, with exquisite flavorings, and adapted to American taste for big cakes and cupcakes! An adventure in food shopping, and while there, take a pause over a cappuccino or a tea, with of course a chocolate or two, on the outside (minuscule, but adequate) patio. This is a 'bonne adresse' to add to your list! read more

This review is for wedding cakes..and I originally posted this for the old location; but it is important to share my experience for those who are looking for a wedding cake vendor... I would recommend going elsewhere, as you deserve to be treated with kindness. From 2012: "I had a wedding cake tasting that was arranged via email, and when I arrived, no one was there to greet me or even knew I was coming. Because of my crazy work schedule I didn't have a chance to look at other cake vendors, and thought the cake at Miel Bon Bons was superb. The customer service on the other hand is lacking. The owner was incredibly rude to me. First, she insulted the non-traditional wedding colors (multi-color) that I had selected and said that my bridesmaids would not look that great next to me in grey, and the other colors I selected. Second, I had my fiance call to make the last payment on our bill about a month before the wedding, and when I went to drop off the cake stand after eating the delicious (and lovely) cake, they were like "you still owe this amount"...We had already called to pay it a month before the wedding. Why were they bothering me about this.. I'm not sure, I was just married 2 days before, and had already 'thought' I had paid. I would recommend visiting other bakeries for your wedding cake, as when you're spending $500+ on a cake, you should be treated with respect." read more

We hadn't been to Miel Bon Bons since they moved to Durham from Carrboro where we were addicted to her offerings. Big mistake, but since the Carrboro days, I've been forbidden to eat chocolate. it's kind of hard to look at all that delicious stuff and have to 'settle' for something without chocolate. On this visit, I 'settled' for a white chocolate/hazelnut confection. I really don't like white chocolate, but what could I do? Amazing!!!! It turns out that Bonnie is a miracle worker. Somehow she transformed that even white stuff into something well worth eating. read more

I love how conveniently close this place is to Duke, about a five minute drive. The owner is always working and she's super sweet. She makes a lot of different flavors of truffles, more so than escazu, so if you're feeling adventurous, I would try this place. She also makes more familiar flavors like kahlua. They also sell macaroons as well; this is a very good place to go for special occasions. My husband got chocolates from this place and I loved each flavor and design. Definitely have to go back when I'm wanting some fancy chocolates. read more

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Adorable little shop. Only tried the macaroons which were pretty good. Nothing mind blowing but the shop owner (or I think she was) was super sweet and the pictures of cakes in the store were beautiful. read more

Hunted this place down for some macarons when I was visiting the area and felt it was right on par with texture and taste. I will say that the flavors were unique, though there weren't many left by the time I arrived late on a Saturday afternoon. The chocolates selection, though--WOW! Impressively made pieces and tasty, too. If you like macarons and chocolates, it would be worth your time to stop by. read more

Amazing works of art that are edible!! Always fun to go in and see what incredible flavors are available!

Best macaroons and chocolates ever. recently bought a few boxes as gifts for family the owner is very nice and packed everything in pretty little boxes with bows. It also helps that everything tastes amazing. Great service and great sweet sweet stuff what else can you ask for:). read more

Miel Bon Bons is a terrific place for cakes and chocolates. Bonnie, the proprietor, is friendly and gave us over ten different samples for a wedding cake tasting. The cakes were delicious and varied with just enough sweetness. She certainly has great artistic skill and we marveled at her display of creations. We were quite impressed with our wedding cake and our guests kept raving about how delicious it was! The chocolates are unique with a wide range of flavors, ranging from nutty to fruity to dark. We love the dark chocolates (74%, 85%) and the nutty ones like the cinnamon hazelnut. Definitely worth going out of your way to try! read more

Bonnie Lau and her team at Miel Bon Bons get 5 stars and an A++ for creating the most BEAUTIFUL and DELICIOUS wedding cake for my wedding on June 28, 2014 at The Cotton Room. Bonnie is more than just an expert baker - she is a creator with a vision and gorgeous execution. She replicated a cake I saw on Pinterest better than the original! And more than that - the cake was beyond delicious. Very intricate and delicate flavors and combinations I've never seen before! We had 4 different flavors in our tiered cake which included: 1) Vanilla Cake with White Chocolate Mousse, Passionfruit Gelée and Hazelnut Crunch, 2) Devil's Food Cake with Dark Chocolate Velvet, Blood Orange Mousse and NY Cheesecake and 3) Lemon Genoise Cake with Lemon & Raspberry Mousse and Fresh Raspberries (the 4th flavor is a surprise for my husband in our anniversary cake!). Bonnie also created two gorgeous French macaron towers for us (total of 250 macarons) in our favorite flavors: Vanilla Bean, Raspberry Chambord and Salted Caramel and ensured that the colors coordinated with our wedding (she hand painted the salted caramel ones gold!). I live in NYC and am addicted to Laduree and these were AS GOOD (I don't through that comparison around lightly!). Bonnie was a pleasure to work with - we never ever felt rushed (and I can be indecisive!) and she is both courteous and professional. I know there are some other bakeries in the area that are less expensive, but you get what you pay for in the end, and paying a little extra at Miel Bon Bons is 100% worth it if you want your desserts to be truly delicious rather than the wedding cake that no one really eats. I will be using Miel Bon Bons for all my dessert catering needs in the future. Thank you Miel Bon Bons for making my wedding desserts spectacular! read more

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By far the best chocolates I have had in the Raleigh Durham area !! I am so glad I chose to goto this shop after eating lunch at Nana's tacos. I walk in and notice immediately that the chocolates are skillfully made by noticing a couple awesome displays . Then I got to meet the shop owner who was extremely nice and took time out to show us a couple of different chocolates . I first had a habanero and mango chocolate that was surprisingly delicious and spicy . next I had a balsamic and pink pepper chocolate that had many layers of flavor , first I got the pepper and dark chocolate that had a nice spice to it then the filling turned into a sweet fruity caramel . I have experience in chocolate making and to be able to build layers of flavor takes a lot of skill , and a lot of experimenting . I am excited to go again and try more of her chocolates ( which I can't say about a lot of places ) do yourself a favor and stop by the chocolate shop. read more

This review is about the proprietor and not necessarily about any product produced. My experience was very negative just in talking to what I understood to be the owner. First she made me drive down to her shop after I tried to see if she would even make the cake I wanted. When I got there, she was very condescending and would not work with me to understand what kind of cake I wanted. Instead she spouted on about how she works with wedding parties who request $$$$ cakes and made me feel my request was worthless to even consider. I left thinking I was the problem and went down the street after a quick search on my phone to Mad Hatter (based on part of her diatribe about "I don't know what the other bake shops do [while gesturing], but I..."), and the experience was completely the opposite. The baker there worked with me and provided lots of examples to work from in designing my own tiered cake for my wife's 50th birthday. I was extremely pleased with the results. I will never set foot inside of Miel Bon Bons again. read more

Worst customer service. My wife went here to talk about making a birthday cake for my 1 year old son. The owner was very rude and made her feel like she couldn't afford the cake and told her to go elsewhere. My wife left in tears. If I had been there I would have had some choice words for her. My office manger who is a baker has kindly offered to make the cake. The owner needs to come off her high horse and be more respectful to customers. I hope future customers give this place a wide berth. read more

The naked cake made for my daughter's baby shower was, beyond a doubt, the best cake we have ever had! Not only was it an artistic creation, but everyone raved about how delicious it was. Thank you, Miel Bob Bons, for helping to create a perfect shower! A true artist! read more