If you are considering it, take the macaron 101 class here! It's totally worth the money. Look for…read morea BOGO deal. I'm not sure how often they run it, but I was able to snag one. My boyfriend and I had the best date night here. The instructor was so knowledgeable and fun to listen to. We loved every minute and brought home about three dozen macarons we made. Yum!

Highly recommend the Macaron Bar! Attended the " Intro to macarons" class and had a blast! The…read moreclass was pricey but I felt like it was worth every dollar. I appreciated that I got to leave with a free macaron, the macarons I made during the class, and even a recipe guide. Parking was not a problem at all since the class was on a Sunday-- for reference I hate downtown parking/ having to find parking so that was a plus!

Such yummy and delicate macarons. Especially enjoyed the pistachio and the caramel varieties. Got a…read morecouple dozen to go for a friends get together. Very fluffy macarons and they freeze well. Service was friendly on the phone and when I went in to pickup my order.

Quick service & a great selection of French macarons. It's very roomy inside & I enjoyed the…read moreselection of merengues as well.

I stopped by in the morning on a whim looking for a pastry while doing my morning errands. I'm so…read moreglad I did. I haven't been to Rene's in over a decade. The young man that helped me was very nice. One thing led to another and I left with a (gigantic) cinnamon roll, a jalapeño croissant and a chocolate walnut cookie which was around $15 and very much worth the splurge. They have many other fresh baked goods and packaged bread loaves and coffee cakes that I look forward to trying.

Yummy choices, great friendly staff, lovely outdoor dining! Can't wait to dig in! I bought bread,…read moregranola and eclairs!

I went here for a friend meetup! Normally I go to the Carmel location. But the location and cozy…read morefeeling of the original location just can't be beat! It is small, but the magic and atmosphere are just as big as the Carmel location! I got my usual pick 2 combo of the chicken salad sandwich and the tomato soup. We each got our own pot of tea. I do miss the larger pots they had a couple years ago, but the smaller pot is good for one person. I finished off my meal with the earl's court cake! It's my favorite and always tastes good later on too! And of course service was phenomenal! Our server was so lovely!

Cake Bake truly reminded me of Disney World -- it was just so magical! Everything sparkled, from…read morethe cookies and cakes to the iced latte I grabbed to-go. You could even purchase some of that glimmer to make your life sparkle at home, granted for almost $40. I decided to stop in because I've pretty much tried every coffee shop in Hamilton County, and when I saw you could grab coffee to-go here, I knew I had to check it out since I've never been! I'm SO glad I did because this was easily one of the prettiest coffees I've had in the area, and the vibes were absolutely immaculate. The space was a little cramped, and it was somewhat tricky to tell who was waiting in line for goodies versus coffee, which made it feel a bit overstimulating. But the drink itself was sweet, delicious, and definitely worth the stop! I can't say it would be one of my frequent stops as I waited a decent amount of time for just a coffee, in a cramped area but was cool to see as I can't find myself making a reservation anytime soon after seeing the prices (sheesh to say the least!) It did seem like such a special spot in Carmel, IN, stepping into an entirely different world so I understand the hype, maybe one day I'll try the cake & food.

Located inside Saraga on the North side. I normally just get straight to shopping but wanted to get…read morea pastry this time and ended up getting 3. The sausage and onion pastry had just come out of the oven so it was nice and warm so I ate that first and it was gone quickly. All the food was delicious and well worth the price. Stop in if inbthe area and you won't be disappointed.

We decided to go get some international foods and then we saw these beautiful treats. I started…read morewith the honey lavender macchiato and that was a great way to begin the shopping trip. He ordered a cappuccino. He enjoyed his as well. After we walked around for two and a half hours looking at everything and buying our items we went back for the garlic bread with cream cheese, some sweet treats and we made the best decisions picking them up on our way out. The ladies were so nice and ready to help. Great selection. I really like the presentation of the baked goods. Very well lit and they all are well described. We definitely will be making another trip there. Can't wait to eat our apple tart thingy tonight! I'm sure it's going to be delicious!

This place touts itself as having the "best macaron this side of the Atlantic" as well as having…read morethe macaron flavors listed on the website in French, so needless to say, expectations were extremely high for Union Baking Co. to have an excellent authentic French macaron. It's worth noting that this isn't a place you just walk in -- you have to place an order online, via Facebook message or by phone first, then set up a time to pick them up. I placed my order via email, which was a fast and easy process. I placed an order for four flavors -- vanille, chocolat, citron and pistache. The pistache was by far my favorite! I couldn't believe that it tasted almost exactly like the pistache macaron I had in France at Laduree! My only complaint would be that, although the texture of the cookie part of this macaron was excellent, the filling was a little runny. It appeared that these may have been freshly made, so giving them an hour or two for the filling to firm up probably would have fixed that very minor issue. Although I didn't think the vanille, chocolat and citron macarons were as close to those same flavors of macarons I sampled in France, they were all good and after sampling them, I wished I had placed an order for all of the flavors they had. It appeared that Union Baking Co. is more of a catering/custom order company, but they were happy to fill my tiny 4-pack order. I am usually more interested in spontaneously stopping in a place and getting macarons immediately than in waiting for an order, but if you're fine with waiting a few days or you need a customized/large order of a variety of macarons, this is the place to order from!

I was so happy to be able to order some Macarons for my spouse on Valentine's day. Ordering via…read moreemail was super easy and they were very kind in getting my order put together by the time I needed it. The Macrons went over extremely well and my wife (and our kids) enjoyed them immensely. They were very high quality, fresh, and flavorful. I'll be looking forward to ordering more in the future.

This is my third experience here. Every time it's been better and better…read more First two times I came in for just one or two pieces of pastry. This third time I was picking up 18 pastries - 3 different types- all delicious and superbly baked AND a cake. WOW! The cake was amazingly beautiful! delicious and decorated exquisitely with huge intricate frosting flowers and leaves. I'm very very happy with my order- they even helped me carry it to the car. This bakery made my special family party a huge success, everyone enjoyed the food and remarked on how delicious it looked and tasted. Thank you SO much for making the event extra special

I don't even know where to begin... I came in for a pastry and left emotionally attached…read more Let's talk about the croissants. I had not one, but TWO -- and I regret absolutely nothing. The raspberry pistachio croissant? Oh. My. God. This thing had me in a chokehold. Flaky, buttery layers with the perfect balance of tart raspberry and rich pistachio. It wasn't just good -- it was write-home-about-it good. The kind of pastry that makes you pause mid-bite and question every other croissant you've ever had. The second was a croissant sandwich (I wish I could remember the name!), but the way those flavors paired together? Let's just say it was a full culinary experience. Savory, balanced, indulgent -- you get the hint. Every bite just made sense. Now here's the part that really says something: I grew up on the East Coast where authentic French bakeries are everywhere and the cultural standard is high. I know a proper croissant. And this? This was better. Yes, I said it. We even had the chance to speak with the owner, who was incredibly warm and genuine. He checked in to make sure we enjoyed everything -- which we clearly did, considering we left with boxes to take home. This place isn't just a pastry shop. It's an experience. And trust me, it will be a topic of discussion in our house for days. Run. Don't walk.

Meg and Lauren make the tastiest desserts! I ordered some cupcakes made with white cake, raspberry…read morefilling, and chocolate frosting for a friend's party and several people commented on how good they were. I also gave Lauren very vague instructions for decorating and thought they turned out so pretty! We also had The Hive bake for our wedding! Our DAIRY FREE cake was lemon cake, berry filling, and vanilla icing. We also got lemon macaroons with raspberry filling. All of it had copper leaf decoration and looked stunning. You guys... I still dream about those desserts. People couldn't believe the cake was dairy free. It was so flavorful and moist. The macaroons melted in your mouth. My husband, who doesn't typically do desserts, was looking forward to cake leftovers when we got back from our honeymoon. Unfortunately there was not much leftover because all our guests had eaten it!!! Support this small business and enjoy your cake!

The Hive Bakeshop really came through for our quarantine birthday celebration. The cake was yummy,…read morewe got the lemon raspberry which was an excellent choice. The team went above and beyond to make a difficult time and long distance celebration happen for us. I would recommend them for any special occasions.

Came from Chicago Been here about 3 days!…read more Each day we come here to end our night! Since day one it has been amazing the food is great everything I've had was 10/10. They've really made my stay here amazing. Service is 10/10 The ambiance is super cute and cozy! Highly highly recommend their slushes! All the 6 drinks we tried were 12/10!

5 Stars - Korean Fried Chicken, Boba, and a Surprise Lesson About Crystal Pearls…read more This was my second visit, and I was so excited to dig in that I completely forgot to take photos before eating. By the time I remembered, I had already finished most of the chicken and drank over half of my matcha milk tea! On my first visit, I tried the taro milk tea and loved it. This time, I ordered a matcha milk tea with bubbles at 30% sugar, along with a pineapple mojito (non-alcoholic) with crystal pearls. The matcha was smooth, creamy, and not overly sweet. The 30% sugar level was perfect for letting the matcha flavor shine. The pineapple mojito was refreshing, light, and sparkling. It was also my first experience trying crystal pearls. My initial reaction was that I didn't like them because they're smaller and firmer than traditional boba pearls. They almost reminded me of boba that wasn't cooked quite long enough. But the more I drank, the more I appreciated them. In a cold, sparkling drink, they actually work really well. The pearls add a little surprise after each sip and give you something to chew, making the drink last longer and feel more interactive. Now for the star of the show: the Korean fried chicken. As someone who is mostly pescatarian, I've been wanting to try Korean fried chicken for a while, and this was a great introduction. I ordered the 10-piece wings with sauces on the side, choosing Soy Garlic and Secret Spicy. The wings were huge, meaty, and incredibly crispy. The Soy Garlic had that perfect balance of savory and slightly sweet flavors. The Secret Spicy wasn't particularly spicy to me. I'd probably rename it Secret Sweet because that's the flavor profile that stood out most. What really impressed me was how well the chicken reheated. A quick trip through the air fryer made it even crispier than when I first brought it home. That's a rare quality in takeout fried chicken. If you're looking for a place that offers both excellent drinks and seriously satisfying Korean fried chicken, this spot is worth a visit. Whether you're a boba enthusiast, a fried chicken lover, or someone like me who enjoys trying new flavors and textures, you'll likely find something that keeps you coming back. I know I'll be back to work my way through more of the menu.

I've been trying to make it here for months, but the timing has never worked out that I'm downtown…read morewhile they're open -- but finally the stars aligned and my family made it in! They were sold out of a few flavors, but still had plenty to choose from. I was very happy with all of them, but really loved the seasonal S'mores flavor. Definitely worth stopping in for a little treat if you're in town!

Why did I wait so long to try the macaroons at Norma Jeans's Pastries?? These are the best I've…read moreever had! I got a box of five - brownie, butterbeer, s'mores and salted caramel. The s'mores and salted caramel were my favorites- they had caramel and marshmallow inside the cookies that surprised me when I bit into them. I don't know if I've ever had a macaroon like that before! The brownie tasted so much like brownie batter and the butterbeer was sweet, but probably my least favorite. That also surprised me, but the other flavors were just extra good. Will be going back for sure to try again!