So, I searched for an actual shop with macarons but learned it's just a vending machine. Was a…read morelittle bummed out about it at first. But when I approached this brightly lit machine, the offerings didn't disappoint. You'll have to go see for yourself ;P Decently surprised by these expensive desserts. Since it was $16 or $4 a piece, I thought the sandwich would have 2 macaroon pieces, but it's essentially one macaroon cut in half and filled with cream. The flavor and texture was pretty good. The cream wasn't overpowering. It's a nice treat for yourself on occasions!

I am very upset with this company. I was at Hillsdale Mall in San Mateo, CA in Thursday December…read more18th, 2025 to celebrate a special occasion with my friends. I've seen this vending machine several times and never thought anything of it. This night I decided to treat the ladies in my party each a box of macarons. I made my selections of three boxes, paid my $48.00, yes $48.00 and the anticipation began. The machine began to obtain the first selection and deliver it to the delivery door. The machine began to obtain the second selection and deliver it to the delivery door. We waited for the third selection to be prepared and all of a sudden the machine displayed a message saying "Machine Malfunction Please Contact Customer Service"! It did not deliver the third, paid for, box. Here's the kicker...you can only contact them through Instagram and, we'll, I'm 57 years old and don't have Instagram. I thought maybe in this day and age of technology the machine would realize the error and credit my account with the funds for the undeliverable third selection. Nope. I looked all over the internet and tried to instant message them on Facebook and my messages weren't even acknowledged. So, yes, I'm very upset with this company and will tell anyone who listens not to trust this machine. Sad thing is my friends said the macarons were really good. EDIT ~ In the interest of fair business my bank account does reflect the credit of $16.00 and only debited my account for $32.00. Fair play.

"A" and I (finally) got married last month and we decided not go to with a wedding cake, but we…read moreeach chose our favorite dessert instead. I chose macarons (of course) and he chose mini cupcakes. I'd been Instagram stalking Macarons A Go-Go for years, so our wedding was the perfect opportunity to finally order from them. And why just go with boring (but still great) round ones, but go with character ones instead? I'm a huge Studio Ghibli and tokidoki fan, so I requested Totoro and the tkdk honey bear, as well as a regular round one in salted caramel, lemon, and mango guava. They were super responsive and really patient when I couldn't make up my mind about flavors, characters, etc. They also delivered the macarons to our venue and set them in a display stand. They looked (and tasted) amazing! I am already looking forward to our next event so I could order more!!!

Hmmm what to say about Macaron a Go-Go (MAGG)? Well I'll be honest and I have an affiliation with…read morethe owner. I'm willing to admit this because well you want my honest opinion and you'll get it. But know this I'm no slouch when it comes to reviews even if I know you. As a matter of fact I'm giving MAGG their first 4-star rating (all are 5 at the time of this writing) You'll understand shortly. First off the creator behind MAGG, Van, is a connoisseur (bordering obsessed) of many things exotically sweet. If she decides to tackle things its with zest (like her Myer Lemon Macs) and reckless abandon (to my waste lines) but leaves you wanting more. Fortunately she did this with Macarons and now presenting it us so we are lucky for it. She's also a sweetheart to-boot. OK enough about that...now about these fancy cookies... At first the MAGG creations were so-so but after trial and error and hundreds of tastings later, I'm extremely satisfied to say that they are just a delight to enjoy. Every flavor I have tried has been on point. Myer Lemon, Spiced Pumpkin, Fleur Del Sel Caramel and Black Sesame were some of the standouts. The flavors stay true to their name and why wouldn't it be when it's fresh natural ingredients. She says she doesn't use food coloring and I'm just bewildered because they are not only a delight to eat but also look at with their vibrance and beauty (never thought I'd use those words to describe a cookie.) Texture wise the shell is crispy to a snap on initial bite moving inward to a chewy center and then finally the amazing flavored inner cream. I swear if I could "oreo" these cookies and lick out the cream I would but the eating them as a whole is what experience a macaron is about and MAGG does that well. Before I didn't even take notice of a macaron simply because they never really made an impression. Now that I have been re-introduced to them I have sought out and compared many others to MAGG and well they definitely hold their own if not blow out most Bay Area bakeries through the flavors. Now for the reason for the 4 stars, these damn things are on a rarity. You want to collect them as much as you want to eat them. Right now MAGG is only available through special order or in Burlingame Farmer's Market. I just wished there was more places to get them at or one place that had them available all the time since I'm not spoiled with tastings at gatherings anymore. If you are into Macarons then you will definitely need to check out Macarons A Go-Go. As a fringe benefit you'll also be supporting a local small business and great person. Highly recommended (when you can find them)!

I love desserts and I love pistacchio flavors - this 100% pistacchio cake is just magnificent!…read morePerfect, I would say, crunchy on the outside, creamy icing on top, and not too sweet. Their flan is unique, but also superb as well as the chocolate cake. Staff were helpful and pleasant, spacious area.

We went to Maison Alyzée today and it's become one of our go-to spots. We've been a few times for…read morepastries, and when the weather's nice, sitting outside at their little tables really gives that French bistro, European vibe. We came on a Saturday around 7pm and there was no line but the place was lively, we got lucky and didn't have to wait, probably because most people were still at dinner. Fork ordered: Tiramisu and a latte The latte was good. Nothing to get excited over, but well made. The tiramisu is a standout. It has this nice crunchy chocolate shell on the outside with a smooth, creamy center and just the right hint of coffee. As a tiramisu fiend, this is one I'd absolutely come back for. Spoon ordered: French flan I don't usually go for flan, but this one is different!!! I do absolutely love the custard layer in a fruit tart, so imagine that with a firmer texture and a richer vanilla flavor. It sits in this perfectly thin, almost hidden pie-like crust. It's honestly divine and highly recommended. Before we leave, we typically get a treat for the next morning to have with our chai. I love the banana bread and Fork goes for the croissant. Overall, such a charming spot for dessert and coffee, especially if you can grab a table outside.

First time trying this out, my friends told me these cookies are delicious... well they were right,…read morethe cookies were so good! This shop is small, the service was great and I liked how they also write down on their menu if they are low on cookies and how many are left. They also have a small oven where you can WARM UP YOUR COOKIE(S)! Such a great idea, highly recommend checking this place out for their cookies.

Ambiance: A small cookie shop located on one of the side…read morestreets in Downtown San Mateo. The shop has a small seating area upon walking in with mainly a counter and the cookies on display for you to pick what you would like to refer. Wait time: Practically no wait time waiting in line or for cookies after placing your order. Service: The workers were nice and greeted upon entry and were quick to put the order together. Order via worker standing behind the counter. Cookies: The 66% chocolate chip had big chunks of chocolate which the bitterness helped balance the cookie. The cookies n cream was a little sweet for me but had again pieces of Oreos inside with a nice texture. The chocolate peanut butter again had both chocolate and creamy peanut butter which didn't leave the mouth dry. The honey comb was a unique and different taste with the honeycomb providing a less common sweetness but can be overpowering. The toffee cookie had bits of toffee which again provided texture without being overly sweet. The oatmeal chocolate walnut cookie was my second favorite after the 66% dark cocoa due to the oatmeal again balancing the sweetness of the chocolate with the saltiness of the walnuts. Overall would recommend for a solid cookie with a fair price and the day olds were also extremely cheap for a better quality than you could get at other places.

Renie's macarons are one of the best that I have ever tasted! I ordered three dozen, in the black…read moresesame, cookies and cream, and matcha lychee flavors. Not only were they scrumptious, but the texture and presentation was superb. 11/10 would order again!

Macarons are by far the best I've ever tried. The shells are perfect and aren't cracked when…read morereceived. The filling is so tasty and delicious. Certain flavors are not as sweet as the others. Best flavor I have tried was the Matcha Lychee! Their best seller. If you ever need any for an event or party she is the go to!

Couldn't have been more happy with our experience with this wonderful bakery and the owners! We…read moreused them for our winter themed "baby, it's cold outside" baby shower. Literally every person raved about how beautiful our cake was on the outside and also how delicious it was on the inside! You know the ultimate compliment from an Asian is "not too sweet!" It was perfect!!! We also did a mini dessert bar and the treats were just as beautiful and delicious! Super responsive via email and phone, always accommodating and flexible. Wonderfully creative! Recommend them for any upcoming event!!

I recently tried a chocolate cupcake from The Cake Shop in San Mateo at a friend's birthday, and…read moreunfortunately I was really disappointed. The cupcake itself was quite dry, and the buttercream had an overwhelming buttery taste rather than the smooth, creamy, silky texture I expected from a professional bakery. There was also very little frosting on top, which made the presentation look unfinished. I'm honestly relieved this wasn't for my son's birthday, because I would have been extremely disappointed. I really wanted to love it, but it just didn't meet the quality I hoped for.

I've taken macaron and sourdough classes from BAC. Both classes were well structured, super…read moredetailed and hands on. So worth it!

I came here as part of a corporate event to bake croissants. This was a particularly fun…read moreexperience. We doubled up in groups of two to create croissants and took them home to bake. The ingredients were all measured out for us. I appreciate the instructor taking the time to explain food science (e.g why European butter has a higher fat percentage/melts more easily when contact is made with skin, why we refrigerate dough). However, I do feel like there was a lot of time spent explaining this when we could have been working on making the croissant. I'd prefer if we just got succinct instructions and got sent on our way while fun facts about croissants and how different ingredients interact with one another are told to us. I've taken a baking class at Sur La Table where there are TVs placed around each perspective, so everyone can watch as the instructor works on her dish instead of awkwardly huddling around the table craning to get a peek at the proper technique. When I made my croissant at home, they were perfectly buttery and flaky. Baking Arts also printed out PDF instructions for us to take home. As for the selection of baking goods, I noticed a lot of novelty tools that caught my interest! They have a decent selection of food dyes and edible glitter/pearls that are perfect for decorating cakes and baking with.

This place has all the olive oils and balsamics you can think of. It has a minimalistic no-fuss…read morevibe, and is always pretty quiet when I come in. I end up being the only customer there along with my dog since the shop is dog-friendly. Staff are accommodating and often don't hesitate to help out or fill up a bigger bottle of oil for me.

Play on words, get it, to crush the olives for olive oil?…read more Anyways, that's as much mansplaining as I'm going to do. I really like this place a lot for it's wide variety of olive oil, friendly service, and fresh pasta and sauces. I can't tell which olive oil to buy for cooking versus a salad dressing because I'm ignorant, that's why I like coming here because it takes the guess work out of everything. Anyways, step up your olive oil game, grab some easy to cook pasta and sauce and feel like you know what you're doing in no time, even if you don't.

My family and I love this little cannoli shop. Their staff is friendly and their ice cream is top…read morenotch, especially the spumoni. Having been raised on the East Coast, I tend to crave a good cannoli and this place delivers! The prices are also reasonable!

Romolo's is a regular go-to for me when I want to get my husband or best friend some sweet treat…read morejust cos or to celebrate an occasion. I usually order ahead from their website, and they are always, always so accommodating and kind. The space is cool bc you can watch them pipe the cream into the cannolis. They even will include simple cards for you to write gift messages. Everyone has always been so nice to me (and my kid) when we've been in-shop to order or pick up. Yes, I absolutely recommend this spot!