What caught my eyes about Miette? It was the cuteness of this bakery with the cakes, cupcakes, cookies, bags of assorted candies so daintly displayed, but mainly it was the macarons in their beautiful jars and the labels of the different flavors. The ladies were extremely friendly and helpful. They also came to my rescue, as I was desperately in need of a 16.9 oz. bottle of Crystal Geyser (ice cold), which they had for $2.00. That was better than paying $4.00 for a cup of water at the Eat Real Festival. Taylor's Tonics helped somewhat, but nothing...nothing does it for me than a bottled water to rejuvenate me and to give me a sense of refreshment. I love macarons and I gotta get some...one raspberry and one hazelnut please. Price: $3.70. The macarons were good (3.5 stars), especially the hazelnut one. It had a nice and distinct hazelnut flavor (creamy filling), but I just was not quite feeling it with the cookie part...kinda dry and it did not have that soft texture of a delicate macaron as two other places that carry them. Ambiance - love their set up - 4 stars. The macarons - 3.5 stars Customer service - 5 stars...thanks to the ladies for having bottled water. read more

The macarons are pretty good and the ginger cupcake is the bomb. Pass on the carrot cake one. Blech. I love love love their cream cheese frosting more cream cheese than sugar which i appreciate. They used to have a macaron happy hou and then a cupcake happy hour and now both are gone. boo. But if you want a delish sweet treat after a nice jaunt around jack london square, i would highly recommend. after 4pm their items are scarce so come eary if you want a larger variety of selections. Will be back. read more

The ice cream sandwiches are to die for! I recommend the neapolitan. The chocolate ice cream is rich and creamy. Do not miss this cute sweet shop when in jack london square. read more

This is a very cute bakery in Jack London. We came after having lunch down the way. I of course opted to try the macarons! Their macarons are different... it is a cakey consistency instead of the light airy chewy macarons I'm used to. I didn't like it at all. I guess I like it a little more French. Next time I'll try a cupcake or cookie. read more

I love this place! Their croissants are perfect and some of the best I have had. All of the other items are absolutely delicious as well. There are many little yummy things in here that would make a great gift or gift basket. If you're looking for a quick treat to go, they also have coffee. read more

Not much of a sweet tooth; I can't take too much sugar or I'll bounce off the wall. Have to walk in to check out the most adorable decorated sweet shop. Not many choices on flavors but for what is there, its well done. Its out of my price range but you are paying for the cuteness and matching color perfections. My fav are: carrot cake- lots of walnuts, spice and not too heavy. chocolate caramel-great ingredients to spoil your palette, soft and chewy. Check them out and feast your eyes on colorful creative sweetness. The store is so clean and spotless. Unbeknowns to me when I try to brag Miette to my baking friend, she've already gotten the Miette recipe book! Lost the elements of surprise;-( read more

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Browsing this sweet shop always brightens my day a little. It's so pretty inside. It's a shame everything is so darn expensive here. A lot of the candies are copies of haribo or jelly belly, but at maybe quadruple the price, just in really beautiful packaging. The macarons are $1.75 and not the best I've had. I wouldn't buy them again. Paulette in SF makes a better macaron, but even those don't compare the the ones in Paris. I do love the old fashioned chocolate cupcake with italian meringue icing topped with a candied peanut, but at $3.25 it's not something I can justify all the time. read more

What a cute bakery in Jack London! Its right next to BocaNova. In there my mission was macaroons. I love trying macaroons from different places. Coming in you're taken back by the pastel colored designs and the aroma of sweets. The lady was real nice giving you samples of their cookie that day. I ordered 8 pieces of macaroons which was 14.95 and I ordered one meringue cupcake (I couldn't resist). Macaroons: DELICIOUS. I wouldn't say it the best, but it was good enough for my standards Cupcake: DELICIOUS. I am not a fan of cupcakes but this one so good. A must try Overall experience, was great. Only downside is that their a little pricey on their cakes and cupcakes. read more

Miette - Tiny cupcakes! $27.95 - Bakeries Near Me - Oakland, California

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I am a HUGE fan of MIette. I have been to the one in the Ferry Building and love the macaroons and other goodies they make. I had heard that they were going to open up a store at the bakery in Oakland where their goodies are created. Surprise surprise, I was walking around Jack London Square and found this location open. Apparently they just opened up last week. I felt like I had discovered secret treasure. The euphoria came down soon when I realized that they had very few items for sale, some macaroons (thanks goodness) and a few cup cakes. They also teach lessons here for those who are interested. Those who have not been lucky enough to try Miette's food before, here is another location to discover and indulge yourself. read more

Stopped by during the Eat Real Festival to pick up some desserts for a dinner party, and though the expensive prices did make me think twice about purchasing, the customer service here was excellent. I was also debating whether to buy the cakes, because I didn't know how much longer I would be staying at the festival, so the cashier offered to keep them for me for pickup and even said she'd stay past closing if necessary. I ended up purchasing 3 mini Scharffen Berger cakes (original price $6 but I somehow got charged $5), and also tried the vanilla, hazelnut, and pistachio macaroons ($1.75 each). The cakes were moist, thick, and the ganache was not too sweet. And the macaroons were probably the best I've had so far (though I have to say I've only tried 3 or 4 stores). Yummy! read more

I'll admit that I got suckered into Miette because I saw their gingerbread cupcake featured on Food Network's "America's Best" series. With that kind of hype, I knew it was almost impossible for my expectations to have been met. I tried it anyway, and even though it was a delicious cupcake it wasn't even the best product I tried from Miette (let alone the best cupcake in the country). The award for tastiest treat at Miette should go to their mini Scharffen Berger cakes ($6). It's a thick, moist, chocolate cake topped with chocolate ganache. If you love chocolate, you have to get this. As rich and sweet as it was, it still wasn't as sugary sweet or overpowering as one might think. Luckily, when I walked in half an hour before they closed there was one left for me to purchase. There wasn't much else to choose from and based on what the girl at the register said, their location in San Francisco has a much larger selection of items. I did end up getting several other cupcakes and pretty much cleaned them out. Hopefully, the girl in line behind me didn't want anything other than the vanilla or chocolate cupcakes left behind. The chocolate cupcake with vanilla buttercream I tried was good, as was the carrot cake cupcake. But the vanilla with vanilla buttercream was as dry, bland and tough to swallow as a week-old cupcake. The store is a little on the small side and tucked away from the high-traffic area of Jack London Square behind Bocanova, on Webster Street. read more

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I was very excited for the opening of Miette. However, the prices and cupcake did not live up to the modern cupcake standard of all the cupcake joints popping up these days. The cupcakes are small - smaller than the standard ones that you make at home. The wrapping was disappointing b/c it was thin and cheap. The frosting is soft and not textured enough. I had the carrot cake cupcake ($3.25), took one bite and threw it away. It had major nuts in there, the frosting was watery (no texture) and was not sweet. The calories were not worth it. Next time, I will try the dime-sized macaroons for $1.75 just because I love them. I hope they are not like their cupcakes. read more

I like their baked goods. There are parking. They have happy hours and the workers are always so nice. Their baked goods are pretty simple and reserved. They have a lot of other goods too. I usually come and buy their macaroon. I wish the flavors would change a bit more but some people like to keep it simple. The only thing I don't like too much is that they have a nutty maybe almond grounds in their macaroon shells. I always loved their chocolate cupcake, not too much of a cream fan because it's so rich. Unfortunately though nothing stands out to me that makes me go wow. Just that I don't have to wait in long lines and blue bottled coffee a block away compliments the backed sweet very well. read more

I'd give them a 10 star rating if I could. Their shortbread cookies are so addicting. Super excited that they moved to Montclair.

Gotta say, sweets there are certainly yummy and very cute and pretty. I tried all the macaroons and a chocolate cupcake with vanilla buttercream frosting. The macaroons. Yeah, they were delicious. Perfectly yummy and chewy; they were fresh and always are at Miette. You can always expect a nice, soft, chewy macaroon there. But that goes for a lot of other fantastic patisseries too---yummy but not particularly special. Rose-geranium is a really nice flavor though. Cupcakes are nice and moist. Loved that. Also something special: I noticed Miette uses always high quality chocolate in their desserts. They sell Rococo chocolate (that's a very good and high quality chocolate made by chocolatier Chantal Coady) and they use Sharffenberger chocolate in their cakes (he is a VERY dedicated chocolatier along with his partner Robert Steinberg who makes excellent chocolate in their factor based in local Berkeley.) All in all Miette is good, yummy, and super cute. Good for your instagram too, lol. But it's not extraordinary, in ma own biased opinion. read more

Miette - All the macaroons from Miette - Bakeries Near Me - Oakland, California

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I was coming here every afternoon when they had the macaron happy hour because each cookie was only $1, but now that they are back to the regular price of $1.75, it's hard to justify having one every day. But I still love coming here to browse at all of the beautiful treats because they really take you away from the daily grind. I would definitely buy more if the sweets were not so expensive, but there are some individual chocolates that are fairly reasonable in price and very tasty. One day, I am going to splurge and grab a bag of that caramel corn because it calls my name every time I walk in. read more

I just can't get enough of this place! it's easier to park than in the city and you can live vicariously if you stroll past the retail space and take a gander at the baking facility. But the reason to go is the candy and baked goods. I'm partial to cupcakes and always find one to tickle my fancy. My latest, the chocolate cake with raspberry buttercream was a wonderfully classic taste combination. Miette has the ratio of frosting to down pat. They also have a lovely selection of European and local candies. Try a Ramona Bar, hanmade on Oakland, or one of the lovely little pastel paper wrapped confections that look like Easter eggs, Yum! read more

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I'm always a fan of Miette since I've tried their macaroons, cookies and cupcakes from their Ferry bldg location. I was happy to see this place open when my sisters and I were in the area. The place is huge and had some goodies but didn't have much cakes/tarts like the other store. I really wanted to get their banana cream pie but the lady told us they don't sell that in that location. bummer. So, I ended up buying their macaroons and their lavender short breads. Love the short bread. the macaroons were good except the rose flower one... too soapy for me and hubby. cute place. good service. good cookies. read more

I was referred to this place from my co-worker since I'm a big fan of macaroons. This place hands down have the best macaroons I ever tasted. The taste perfect and not as sweet as other place. My favorite is the pistachios....YUM! When I'm in town to watch the Warriors game or shopping the market in Oakland, I would always find the time to drop by. The parking sucked especially on the weekend. I wished someday they would make a location here in San Jose....Please!!! read more

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It was ok. Not bad but not great. Purchased 6 macarons and a vanilla buttercream cupcake. The macarons were very soft and fluffy which I enjoyed I don't like hard macarons but the flavors weren't what I was expecting . The chocolate tasted like it had mint which I hate mint, the rose tasted like perfume literally it was so strong. Now the caramel was good but not what I was expecting. Pistachio was very light in flavor couldn't really capture the nut taste. Overall the sweets were average but there's definitely much better out there. read more

This place is a gem in Oakland. Cupcakes, macaroons, and shortbread! read more

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How cute! Had their Award Winning Gingerbread cupcake... Again! Their macarons are too die for! Soft, semi-sweet, light, and fluffy. Thinking about it makes me drool! Dare I say it? I think they beat out Paulette's! Oh Miette's thank you for bringing your delicious to the sunny side of the bay. And thank you for not being a completely decked out in pink store. read more

Cute shop with great little treats. Macarons are delicious and the marzipan is super yummy too.

I loved their pistachio macarons! The texture was soft, medium sweet and Full of flavor.

I.Love.This.Place! I was visiting Jack London Square, and after having lunch, my sweet tooth was hankering for cake. Checking what's nearby, we stumbled upon this gem, and couldn't help but think this place is adorable. Confectionaries everywhere! From cupcakes, to cakes, to French macarons, and those are an absolute weakness for me! Also celebrating my best friend's birthday, I treated us both to some cupcakes and some selections of macarons as well. My cupcake was delectable! I think it was an old fashioned cupcake? Very lovely, velvety chocolate cake, with a marshmallow-y meringue-like icing. The macarons I definitely ate slowly cause I wanted to savor them. Do I regret ingesting all that sugar? Absolutely not! Definitely will come back when I'm in the area! Come check this place out! read more

Miette - Bakeries Near Me - Oakland, California

really great cupcakes. Sometimes they're closed for 30 mins though so be careful that you plan for that in case you are trying to make a quick stop on your lunch break. Might want to call first. Pretty sure these are the best cupcakes in oakland. i also love the shortbread cookies read more

MIette you are dear to my heart. The perfectly packaged sanctuary! If you love sweets and candies this is the nostalgia based candy spot perfect for you. Clearly this is for the faint of heart who find themselves succumbed but weakness when things are perfectly placed and color coordinated and it reminds you of the pantry you have always dreamed of. Is it overpriced, yes. Will I continue to go back, yes. And Yes I occasionally just like cute stuff and disregard the fact that the quality and taste of items is not necessary associated with the little pink bow. The good thing is ... the baked goods make me feel like I haven't lost my edge. The macaroons are cake-like and puffy with no artificial sweeteners and miette has mouthwatering lemon buttery shortbreads worth tasting. read more

This review is solely for their macarons. They make, hands down, the best macarons I've ever had. If you're looking for the rainbow colored, plethora of flavors macarons displayed behind a glass divider similar to Bottega Louie, you will be disappointed. Miette makes chewy delicious macarons without the wild flavors, designs, food coloring BS some may be more familiar with. Think of au natural macarons. My favorite flavor is the hazelnut one and it's absolute perfection. read more

I work in Jack London, and want to love Miette, but due to bad employee attitudes, and often weird 30 minute closing, I find it unreliable to make the 15 minute walk for cupcake delight. Today at 3:00 pm I walked to Miette to buy a cupcake for photos with my toyline. The sign "We will be back in 30 minutes for a food break" was up. I walked around on my break for 30 minutes watching the girl on break sit on the counter in view of customers playing on her phone. 35 minutes later I gave up and headed back to work... I understand people need lunches, and breaks, but I worked alone at a coffee shop for 5 years and I just took my break in between customers.. Not to mention I went out of customer sight. For the high prices and inconstant closings, I would go anywhere else for sweet treats. read more

The French know what they are talking about when they coin phrases. Par example, the French equivalent of 'windowshopping' is 'lèche-vitrines', which literally means 'window licking.' I've been known to lèche-vitrines when I pass by bakeries with macarons, and Miette is no exception. While I feel odd about giving bakeries a free window cleaning, I would be interested in a trade of some sorts, possibly to be paid in macarons for my amazing services. Miette's window display has made me do several pro bono clean-ups. I'm always drawn in by their cutesy pink decor, precious confections, and promise of sugar highs to come. While I wouldn't lick the floor for their macarons (Chantal Guillon Macarons in SF holds the dubious honor of being my premier floor licking spot), I do like them beaucoup and think you would too. The flavors are always traditional, like rose geranium, hazelnut, and pistachio. There's something a little off about the texture-somewhat too gritty and granular, but flavor wise they will have you licking each crumb and perhaps the surface they are served on. So Miette has me giving free window shines and shelling out $1.75 per macaron. I just can't win this game. Very nice people who work here-never batting an eyelash over my fawning and display case affections, maybe because I'm such a skilled glass cleaner, but they do seem genuinely sweet. Miette is a most worthy place for a ménage à macaron. I could always use an assistant or two in my side-business if you're interested. read more

I wanted to buy macarons for my sister on our way back home so we made a detour stop here because this was the nearest macaron shop from the freeway. There was a sign saying they were closed for 30minutes. We noticed a girl eating her lunch so walked around and waited. We understand that people need to take their lunches but we were definitely waiting for more than 30minutes. When we walked in, the girl at the counter just stood there without a smile, no greeting, complete silence. Her lack of expression made the whole place feel unwelcoming. I felt weird looking at their minuscule selection. After 5 minutes, I changed my mind about spending my money here so my boyfriend and I left. Their macaron selection was sad and so was their cupcake display; practically empty. I'm guessing it was a slow day or they were nearing the end of their shift. We went to another place for macarons where they were much friendlier and more engaging than this place. read more

came to Miette looking for a cake, left with a cupcake menu: candy, cupcakes, macaroons, cakes on weekends eats: gingerbread cupcake with rich sugary frosting(3.25) -dense chocolate colored cake with bits of gingerness thruout. not much to be excited about. -clean rich taste (frosting) crumbs -bakery in the back -good service'- -cakes are on the sweet side (6") read more

And I quote: "I can't just stand at the counter. I have a lot of work to do on my computer." Wow. read more

Seems like a super nice place. Lots of good reviews. Can't go wrong. Probably shouldn't be judging the super cute place just off one bad experience. (Which will be the ONLY experience.) Ordered 4 macarons and when my sister and I got home, there was only 3. Not to mention incorrect change even after paying for 4 pieces. Shame on you, dramatic bubble gum pink-eyeshadowed employee. Shame on you. read more

This is an excellent french style sweet shop/bakery tucked away in a corner of jack london square. The cupcakes and macoroons are awesome but they truly excel with their cookies, torte and cakes. Expensive? Sure, but man it's good. They do do some online order/pickup options, but it's best to drop by. They are open till 5:30 pm, but be warned the staffing is minimal starting in the afternoon. The counter help will close for well just about any reason. Bathroom, smoke break, phone break etc. thus making it challenging to drop in for a purchase in the late afternoon. read more

I'd give zero if an option. What's the point of having a retail business with no-one working in it? I waited for someone to show... And waited... Finally found someone "out back", too busy on her cell phone to actually hang up and help a customer... Oakland needs good businesses, clearly this ain't one. read more

Had the Old fashioned cupcake with meringue frosting... different but so very tasty. I love the scent of roses but wasn't sure about a rose and geranium macaroon. It was delicious! Glad it was not brightly colored like some other places make theirs. Lemon and Hazelnut Shortbreads are so tasty. Brownie with walnuts and Pecan Tart were superb. At least I heard they were. My husband ate them both in rapid succession that I barely even saw what confections he was shoving down his gullet. He isn't a fan of sweets so I know these treats must have been amazing. I've heard Miette hosts baking classes for kids. How cool! Can't wait to look into these for my three Keebler Elves. Another reason to shop/dine Oakland. read more

Major macaron craving while quickly passing through Oakland for the weekend and Miette delivered! The vanilla were the best! read more

Miette - Vanilla was the winner! So good. - Bakeries Near Me - Oakland, California

Bakery???? I don't get it. I should have looked at the pics on Yelp before going here. My fault. I expected an actual bakery but instead was greeted by 5 different types of cupcakes, two cakes, some macaroons in jars, and a few packaged cookies. Thats it. Not much else to choose from. And the prices!!! SO EXPENSIVE!!! I guess this is the "pretentious hipster" bakery? I had some of the cookies but wasnt at all impressed. Will not be going here again. read more

I had worked 10 long hours on my birthday and made it out with enough time to catch the bus home and maybe treat myself to a macaroon. I crossed the street to Miette. The girl who worked there last Friday was cleaning the counter. The door was locked. I decided to knock and wave. If I could tell her it was my birthday maybe she would sell me a macaroon. Instead, she looked agitated, walked around the counter, impatiently she cracked opened the door and said "hi." I meekly asked, "is your counter open to sell one more macaroon?" What? I repeated. "No, I am very much closed." It was 5:35, she seemed in a hurry to leave. Macaroons were sitting in the glass jar. I had thought about ordering my birthday cake for a party I'd host in a week. I thought about asking her to permit my birthday to be the exception. She already shut it down. A bit surprising for a bakery to have poor manners. I might as well had let it go. Maybe she had a bad day. But then maybe I shouldn't feel shitty and maybe I would come back the next day to make up for it. But I don't want to and none of this would be such an issue if the woman behind the counter knew to be skillfully kind and professional. Good manners are sometimes hard to come by even at crafty little bakeries. read more