Sweet November
First time there. The atmosphere is lovely! Very cute, bright and inviting place. Friendly hostess. Prices are a bit steep, but we tried a couple things anyway. Eclair was fine, although I might try a different flavor next time. Chocolate was just ok, definitely not worth almost $11.
Cute place for a date, or to take your little girl to for a special treat. But not to go on a regular basis. IMHO.
… moreEmily Cherkasova
Stopped by on a whim, I got a few macarons and some chocolates, and albeit they’re a bit pricey, they are so delicious!
I also got a lemon eclair, sweet but not overly so, and the filling was delectable!
I wish I had gotten her name, but the lady up front was so sweet and friendly!
… moreMichelle Cordeniel
What a great place! Went to one at Winter Garden, FL and fell in love with their gelato and macarons. This location at TC is amazing with their customer service, taking their time with us explaining their products and their attitude was positive and inviting. I personally recommend their Violet and Almond gelato. And for macarons I liked the Belgian chocolate, Sicilian pistachio, and my surprising favorite: the basil white chocolate macaron! One of the best ones I’ve had! Highly recommend Le Macaron at TC.
… moreKenny Greene
Great place for a sweet dessert. I got a cake and the kids got gellato. My wife got a peanut butter cup. Shop was very cute and inviting. The service was extremely polite and friendly! Highly recommend
… moreSu N
Prepare to be delighted by the exceptional gelato, featuring a delectable array of flavors, while also treating yourself to a delightful assortment of macarons. The tasteful decor adds an extra touch of elegance to enhance your experience.
… moreMarkhille Cordeniel
The food, service & ambience are top notch. The staff were very helpful throughout the ordering process. The Macaron & Gelato selection were extensive and extremely delicious. Would recommend the Basil White Chocolate Macarons.
… moreKristin Joy Elizabeth
Went here for girls night with my daughters by recommendation and we all loved it so much. We each got an assortment of macarons and some of the violet gelato. The macarons are incredible! Every one was unique, delicious, and perfectly executed. Hard to pick a favorite, but the Madagascar black vanilla, lavender white chocolate, pistachio, and rose are a few we’ll be back for. The violet gelato was also a treat. We also got a bag of the merengues which were melt in your mouth delicious. The atmosphere is adorable and staff was knowledgeable and so sweet while helping us narrow down our many choices. Can’t wait to return…often. Thank you for making our Galentine’s day outing so memorable!
… moreKierstin Gunsberg
I want more people to know about this place!! We stopped in with our kids tonight and it’s such a fun, delicious spot. The atmosphere is both relaxing and colorful. We had gelato, an eclair, candy, and macrons and each one was awesome. Best of all the folks working were so kind and helpful. It’s a little off the beaten path so finding parking nearby was easy too. Love that they have evening hours!
… moreJennifer Warnock
I have always wanted to try an authentic affogato. Le Macaron did not disappoint. The affogato with caramel gelato was perfect! We also got a box of 12 macarons that were beautiful and delectable. We will definitely visit again the next time we’re in Traverse City. 🙂
… moreKendra Stuck
If I could give 10 stars I would! There is a cigar bar next door depending on which way the wind is blowing, smells can originate from their building outdoors. Once you come inside le macaron French pastries can sell you different flavors of gourmet deliciously tasting chocolate cigars!
Macaron 101: Le macarons are not about sweetness. The perfect macaron is a balanced delicacy. It’s a sweet meringue, a delicate duet of two French cookies that share a filling of almonds, buttercream, ganache, jams, powdered sugar, and egg whites.
The shells are crispy from the outside, and chewy and soft from the inside, so moist they will dissolve right in your mouth.
Macarons are a dessert of balance. They will satisfy your cravings for something sweet however they will not overpower you like a candy bar. Balanced macarons have a nutty flavor, and while sugar is part of the recipe it’s not the highlight of a macaron.
In any case, a macaron should be light, crunchy on the outside, and soft in the center.
People love le macarons jam fillings, buttercream fillings, and ganache fillings, which add to the softness.
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