After reading all the great review my husband tried this after we had dinner in the area. Not really sure why everyone likes these puffs. It was a little more than $7 for them and we both were done eating them within 1-2 minutes. It did not cure my sweet tooth one bit. This is one of those places for me that I can say, "been there, done that." The stars are for the puffs, the were...ok, but not great. read more

Beard Papa's - Trying my first cream puff - Bakeries Near Me - Katy, Texas

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First bite and I was hooked! I wasn't sure what to expect, I thought maybe it would be too sweet of a filling and outside really crispy hard. But I went to that counter and ordered cookies n cream with vanilla filling, original with cookies n cream, and honey butter with cookies n cream. First off they were light, flaky, fresh, and most importantly delicious!!! The fillings did not feel heavy, very flavorful, not too sweet, smooth, not thick, and light. I literally licked the paper it came in! Can't waste! Everything I ordered was equally delicious! I took a bite of my friends green tea with green tea filling and that was amazing! I went on Monday, memorial day, and there were no lines. I live quite a bit aways from this place but worth the drive!! Maybe they will open up one in clear lake *crossing fingers* =) read more

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This has been on my bucket list for a while. While the first location opened up in Chinatown, they have since expanded including those location in Asiatown in Katy. I stopped by on a Monday after dinner for some dessert. There's a large parking lot so that won't be an issue. Beard Papa's is all about customizable cream puffs. You choose your filling and "topping" and then they make it fresh for you. There are four choices for your filling: vanilla, chocolate, matcha, and the four option is escaping me. You have more choices for your topping including matcha, Oreo, honey, and several more. I tried two puffs along with their lavender lemonade. The lemonade was great and just the right mix of sweet and tart. It's also a visually appealing drink with the purple. With that being said, it was pretty pricey. I ended up enjoying the cream puffs and I'm happy I tried something different but it really isn't up there for me when it comes to desserts. The customization is cool as is the story of the company and its branding. They started in Japan where an old man with a beard (almost Santa Claus looking) started baking these cream puffs. One thing led to another and here we are. read more

Very good cream puffs, filled right on the spot and you can choose to fill with several options Be extra careful when biting into. I've had several burst wide open and make a mess! Kinda pricey for one so make a good selection. I highly recommend the dulce de leche and green tea! read more

Beard Papa's - Bakeries Near Me - Katy, Texas

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I think this maybe the biggest disappointment for me in bakery terms. I was very eager to try the crème puffs at Beard Papa's and purchased several different varieties, but a cold crème puff just doesn't work for me or the kids. When my kids didn't like them, I knew something was off because they love sweets. Now this may be a nostalgic item for those who grew up eating them this way, so I just may not get it, but it wasn't enjoyable for me. Other than that it's in Katy's Asian Market area, so there is plenty of parking, the place is really cute, and the service was great. If you're a fan of these types of cold crème puffs, please go and enjoy! read more

Plus half a star. So it's great. I have never been let down going to Beard Papa no matter the location But much like any specialty place the only real downfall is seasonal options. Sometimes they hit it out of the park and it's only for fall or spring time of year. But overall it's really tasty and you can't go wrong with Beard Papa read more

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I haven't had cream puffs in a long time, so I was excited to try this spot. I got the honey butter cream puff with vanilla filling. Loved the honey butter, it was light and paired well with the filling that was whipped well and not overly sweet. read more

I don't understand the bad reviews. We found this place when we were looking for desserts and visiting from San Antonio. The people were really nice and answered all of our questions. We got a few in case we didn't like them, ate them in our car and went right back for more! During the 5 days we were visiting, we went there 4 times to try a bunch of the different flavor combinations. It was really very good, even the next day after they were in the fridge. The shell is so damn good by itself. *Also sorry for the unappealing glove pics, we were in the hotel room and used this hack to not get messy read more

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I do not know what I really had I guess it will show in the picture but the food is good. I am not familiar with this type of food but the price is about the reasonable for an area like this and the service is excellent. I had some sizzling beef skillet plates - bell pepper since those are disgusting. Flavor definitely was not salty and did have some depth to it. This place was very clean as well as restrooms. Hard to tell if they are trying to cater to the 20 year olds or the older customers but it is a good mix on what it is. read more

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There's a specialty shop for everything now - cupcakes, matcha, Taiwanese bread, and most recently, cream puffs! Didn't think you needed that in your life, did you? Oh, but you do. An import from (you guessed it) Japan, Beard Papa's has got to be one of the best additions to the Houston dessert scene. Surprisingly not in Bellaire's Chinatown, this hot spot is located in Katy's new Little Asiatown (I think I'm just making names up) amongst (we counted) 5 tapioca shops. You want to stand out in a sea of bobas? Start making cream puffs. After bucket listing this place for months, we finally made it over here and boy was it worth it! We ended up order enough cream puffs to feed a small army, but no regrets here. Ranging from $3.20 to $3.70ish (the price brought this place down from 5 stars), the cream puffs are about the size of an average man's (or large statured woman's - I'm thinking of you Peggy Hill) fist. With an array of flavors (Original, matcha, chocolate, strawberry, and honey & almond) with various fillings (vanilla, chocolate, and matcha), you get to customize your taste buds' favorite treat. At the time we went (12/08/18), they had Creme brûlée and a couple of cheese and fruit puffs too. After trying the matcha filled with matcha and the original filled with the vanilla, you can't beat the original. The custard filling inside wasn't overly sweet but rich and plentiful, and the cream puff itself wasn't soggy, creating a perfect capsule for custard storage. The matcha was good too but the matcha frosting made the puff a little too sweet for my liking. Overall, this place is absolutely worth at least $3.20 of your hard earned money. If you like your family and friends, you'll bring some home to share (or eat the rest on your drive home). read more

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Had a semi quiet day at the office so decided to make the trek out to the new Katy Chinatown. I had been seeing new restaurants pop up and finally made the time to check it out. H-mart is the anchor and looks like they are the people behind creating a mini Chinatown on the Westside. It's genius! But the place that shocked me the most was Beard papa's it was getting a lot of rave and I found that it was all the way over on this side of town. We came at about 2 pm on a Friday afternoon and it was empty! I had saw the lines and glad things settled down a bit. I order a few different ones to eat right away and some more to try at home. I at the strawberry outside with ice cream filling, it was just basic vanilla ice, the strawberry shell was really dry. However, when I got home, I tried the vanilla filling inside of the honey shell, this thing was delicious! I also had the green tea shell with green tea filling this thing was awful. Finally, I tried the cream cheese with peaches, that one was just OK. So overall, the only one that impressed me was their classic vanilla filling and the honey shell because it's actually moist and sweet. Maybe my expectations were too high, but overall, just not all that. read more

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I'm addicted. I waited for the hype to down to visit. I appreciate that when the store opens at 11am, the goods are ready to go. No waiting for the pastries, they are ready to be filled and out the door. I would come at opening and place my order and be quickly out. The puffs are heavenly and the filling so creamy good. The puffs themselves are big and a good size/serving. They give a discount for purchasing half or a full dozen. There is also a rewards program that is free to join to earn credit for future purchases. The ladies were super nice and patient. The store itself smells like freshly baked sugary bread. The only thing is... just being in there for less than 5 minutes, the smell can get embedded in your clothes and hair. Just saying. The menu varies daily as it seems to let you know what is available. So some special flavors may not be there when you get there, however the original, chocolate, green tea, and strawberry is so far standard. I am a fan of the classic vanilla filling. The honey butter shell and the crispy almond are my very favorite. The crispy almond is a circular donut like pastry which to my surprise could be filled with any filling. Love it. If you visit, order at least half a dozen. You wont regret it... buy just 1.. and you will. read more

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Did someone say "cream puffs"??! OMG. It's finally here and it's amazing! Plain and simple dessert concept. Choose your shell flavor and the filling you want. A bit pricey, over $3 a pop for these babies. I've tried the plain shell with vanilla filling and the chocolate shell with vanilla filling. I love both! Once you bite into the soft and flaky shell, the filling oozes out and you can even see the remnants of vanilla bean in the custard filling. Warning: must hold napkin with other hand cause it WILL get messy. Unless you're bougie and eat it with a fork and knife lol. They just opened and probably working out some kinks. My only complaint is that not all the flavors and varieties on the menu were available. This was my first time, but will not be my last! PS- it's located in "Katy Asian Town" off Colonial Pkwy (Personally, I don't care for this plaza name.) read more

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I was SO FREAKING EXCITED about a beard papa opening here. We half joked about camping overnight to be first in line at their grand opening today. We only came about an hour before opening and were maybe number 15 in line already. The line went for days by the time they opened. Shows you what kind of following Beard Papa has. By the time they opened the doors I instantly thought OMG DO YOU SMELL THAT THIS IS PROBABLY WHAT HEAVEN SMELLS LIKE. First impression when walking into the store was how friendly the staff was. They answered all my questions and were great to talk to! Second impression of this place was OMG LOOK AT THAT MASSIVE PILE OF CREAM PUFFS LETS TAKE THEM ALL HOME. We unfortunately didn't take them all home but we did try almost everything in the store so it's about time I get to the point and tell you about them. The way this works is you pick your shell (original, honey butter, eclair with either green tea, chocolate, or strawberry topping, or the Paris brest crunchy almond donut thing). Then you pick your filling (vanilla, chocolate, green tea, or ice cream - I think it was blue bell vanilla). They stuff all the puffs fresh for you. My favs: - Almond crunch Paris Brest circle donut thing: don't not get this just because it's not a puff pastry. We almost made that tragic mistake. Turned out to be my favorite because I love crunchy things and this had an amazing lightly sweet crunch to it. Perfect w the vanilla filling. - Honey Butter: the honey butter crust type topping on this cream puff was sweet and delicious! Went well with the vanilla filling but this would taste good w any filling. - Green tea eclair w green tea filling: the green tea filling is a great for green tea fans. Not too overwhelmingly tea flavored as some green tea flavored things can be. But I find that I prefer the original or honey butter type puff over the texture of the eclairs so I may try this one in those shells next time. - Creme Brûlée: this one comes made on its own so there's no filling to choose from. It's made with I think the vanilla filling. In terms of sweetness it falls between the original puff and the honey butter puff. Didn't really have much of that crunchy caramelized sugar topping so I'm not really sure where the creme brûlée part came in. It was still good tho and I'd order it again. - Chocolate eclair w chocolate filling: my friend loved this but I wasn't a huge fan. The eclair was good but the chocolate filling could be a little richer in its chocolate flavor, but that's just my personal preference. The two things I would pass on completely are the chocolate cake and the cheesecake. They're pretty basic and I asked myself why I ordered it with this being a cream puff place. At least I can tell you it's not really worth it. There is something to be said about their fillings. If you've been to a beard papa in Japan you will remember it to be a thick pudding texture that held its own when you bite into the puff. Theirs is a little thinner and makes for a messier puff eating experience. Still has a good flavor tho. Come here for the cream puffs and you will leave very happy and satisfied!! read more

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I loved their lavender lemonade and can't get enough of the ambiance of its interior. The shell of the puff is delicious and the cream is sweet enough to not make one feel bad for asking for more! 10/10 highly recommend read more

Beard Papa's was FULL of hype prior to the grand opening! I hadn't heard of the place until a month or so before the grand opening, but as the date got closer and closer its all I kept hearing people talk about. Finally happy that they opened! We came on the grand opening day and the line was ridiculous! Line wrapped around the entire building. We decided to leave cause we had somewhere else to be, but came back in the late afternoon to try again. The line was much more manageable this time, but we still waited around 40 mins before we got the chance to order. Getting to the front of the line, we were informed that they ran out of a lot of fillings/shells. We were also limited to only being able to buy 1 box of 6 cream puffs, 1 of which was the free original shell vanilla filling cream puff. Due to several things being not available our order was the original puff, chocolate shell vanilla flavoring, green tea shell green tea filling, crispy almond shell green tea filling, chocolate fondant, and custard cheese cake. Despite the really long lines, slow service, and multiple things being unavailable, the things that were available were delicious! I thought the shells would be a little softer/airy/cloud-like, but the fillings were spot on and not overly sweet. My favorites were the green tea shell with green tea filling, and the chocolate fondant. Green tea everything is always my go to choice and it didn't disappoint, and the chocolate fondant was luxuriously chocolatey with the soft outer layer and gooey inside layer. I know that Beard Papa's is here to stay, and I can't wait to come back. I'll probably wait a bit though so that the lines die down. read more

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Once you open the door, wow, the smell will hypnotize you - it really smells that amazing! I always have to make a stop here every time I'm in this shopping plaza, it's seriously the best! They have fantastic customer service. You can get the plain shells or the covered ones. I really like the green matcha and the ube shell (it's not too sweet). I've tried a variety of fillings, but my favorites were the irish creme, classic vanilla and their special boba milk tea filling. I really enjoyed the texture of the boba-milk tea. They are pretty good when it comes to handling and preparation during COVID, which I truly appreciate. read more

Damn good cream puffs! Loved the huge, crispy, slightly sweeten, outer shell. Really enjoyed the green tea cream filling. It is pretty expensive tho at over $3 a piece. read more

Beard Papa's - Bakeries Near Me - Katy, Texas

Definitely excited that we have this in the Houston area! The little puffs were larger than I imagined, but they were heavier in texture versus my idea of them being airy and light. I was also disappointed that they ran out of several of the flavors, like the strawberry, creme brûlée, and the honey butter puffs from the grand opening. Now for the good. The chocolate molten was gooey, moist, and was amazing warmed up! The green tea had just enough matcha flavor, and thank God they didn't run out of these because I'm obsessed with green tea. The original was delicious as well, and a perfect combo of sweet and creamy! Lastly their cheesecake was soft, creamy, and the perfect size for a mini treat. One star down for the wait. Waiting 40 minutes for these treats were not exactly fun. Better planning could've occurred. With that being said, we may return when the hype dies down. read more

Beard Papa's - Bakeries Near Me - Katy, Texas

Nice and clean establishment! For almost $4, I don't think the puffs are worth the price. Pretty much you can pick what kind of cream puff you want and the type of filling that goes inside. I've tried the matcha with matcha filling, honey butter and vanilla, and crème brulée. They already torch the crème brulée puffs and they come as is so it's just vanilla cream but the crunchy sugar topping isn't crunchy because it sat out for a while. You might as well settle for a regular vanilla cream puff. The matcha filling is okay but I prefer the vanilla. I do like how they fill the puffs because cream will ooze out so it might make a mess. Definitely get the honey butter cream puff because it has this sugary, buttery crunchy stuff on top that complements the vanilla cream. They have a strawberry matcha latte but it was just okay. Orders come out in a decent amount of time but they won't say anything if they see someone else skip ahead in line. read more

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I drove 30 mins, paid $3 in tolls and braved a storm to find out what all the hype was all about and it did not disappoint. I'm not even a big fan of cream puffs and I love this place. Here's my breakdown. Shell: - Original: Very good! - Creme Brulee: Different and surprisingly great. My fave! - Chocolate frosted: not too sweet, perfect - Strawberry frosted: hints of strawberry, not bad - Green Tea frosted: slight hint of green tea - Honey Butter: Sticky, slight honey taste, not a fan Cream filling: - Original/cream: creamy, smooth, slightly sweet. I can see what the fuss is all about. My fave! - Green Tea: OMG creamy, smooth, slight hint of green tea. I really liked it. - Chocolate: creamy, smooth, slight chocolate. Reminds me of a very smooth and airy chocolate pudding. They ran out of the ice cream filling for us but we loved it all and would be back. Expect to pay almost $3 each after taxes. BTW, don't let the line out the door deter you because they move FAST! read more

Beard Papa's - We just had to try it - Bakeries Near Me - Katy, Texas

I've been wanting to visit this place for a while and finally was able too. I liked all my creme puffs , creme brûlée was my favorite ! I did wish the bread part was softer and warm or the creme was warm I just needed some part to be warm lol but it was good read more

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Went to Hmart with the sis and she mentioned her friend recommended this "matcha donut" place. Gave it a go... Place: Simple, clean, and cute. Service: It was great. Everybody was friendly and very welcoming. Food: it was NOT a donut place lol they sell CREAM PUFFS! Okkkaayyy. I mean I like cream puffs too so no harm. We tried 3 flavors. All tasted good but not the mind blowing type. I might come back... maybe if I crave it... maybe read more

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I really wanted to try the cream puffs again after I had them a year ago. I forgot how you can customize the shell and the filling inside. They have a flavor of the month, which was milk tea with boba. The employees were very nice. I went up to the counter and chose my cream puffs. Ended up with the chocolate eclair with vanilla filling, dulche de leche with bubble tea filling, and honey she'll with matcha. All were delicious, but my advice is to be adventurous! The best filling was the bubble tea one as they had tiny boba inside. All the shells were good, but the eclair one was just ordinary. Definately want to try some different flavors next time. read more

Winning! First off, this place smells AMAZING. Also, I love the story of Beard Papa; he seems like a swell guy! This is a build your own cream puff situation- pick your base puff then cream. Voila! Deliciousness awaits. There are no bad choices here, but definitely get the honey butter!! read more

Beard Papa's - The story of Beard Papa - Bakeries Near Me - Katy, Texas

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Not going to lie.. A little let down by Beard Papas. I love the story behind this place.. Hands down a great idea. When I came in I was not greeted by anyone who worked here. No "hi" no "welcome".. Just an awkward silence awaiting my order... Strange.. I ordered an original, a chocolate, a honey cream and a crispy honey (donut) one.. Name? I dont remember. I immediately tasted the original cream puff. The cream inside tastes like a bland pudding... The outside of the puff was light and flaky but overall just bland. Nothing at all to rave about. Sorry.. But just pretty let down. A+ for the story/idea and decoration of this spot. read more

Beard Papa's - Bakeries Near Me - Katy, Texas

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Greeted upon entry, as I was only customer. Friendly staff. Cream puff was good but was not impressed enough to return.

This place is a MUST TRY! First of all, the cream puffs speak for themselves. Second of all, every single time we have ever been here the customer service has been absolutely phenomenal. We ALWAYS order the almond, honey butter and dulce de leche and then we go a little wild with the other 3 (you can't leave without half a dozen...at least)! We get vanilla cream because they always have it, but we have had awesome other cream flavors (that they rotate in) as well! It's a delicate, light desert (until you eat all 6 at once) and it's so consistent it's a staple in our household. I would recommend Beard Papa's to anyone and everyone and I promise you won't be disappointed! read more

Beard Papa's - Box - Bakeries Near Me - Katy, Texas

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This place is dangerous, sooooo yummy. Their drinks are delicious and they cream puffs are so fresh and tasty even days after purchase. You will definitely have trouble leaving with just one cream puff!! Workers are super helpful and friendly! read more

Beard Papa's - Bakeries Near Me - Katy, Texas

Love this place, so much went twice in one weekend and 4 times in 1 month...Katy and Dallas. The Katy location is much bigger with actual tables and more inviting. The concept is pretty simple pick your puff flavor, custard flavor, or choose any of the special pastries offered that week. My go-to is the matcha puff with the matcha cream inside....heaven. I've tried most of the flavors, but matcha one is the one I always go back too. The original flavor is pretty solid too. This location has drinks, I didn't order, not a big drink menu but I'm willing to try next time. Will be back! read more

Beard Papa's - Matcha/matcha & original - Bakeries Near Me - Katy, Texas

Came out to Katy Asiatown recently to try the much lauded Beard Papa's. It was good but in all honesty, I was underwhelmed. One star off for the exorbitant pricing and another star docked for a dry and simultaneously soggy-ish cream puff shell. The puffs are big but not worth $3.50. I tried two puffs- chocolate with vanilla cream and crème brûlée with vanilla cream. The vanilla cream was nicely made and featured specks of real vanilla bean. However, the shell was, as I mentioned earlier, dry and crumbly (yet also oddly soggy). If I'm paying a premium for a dessert, it had better be spot on and absolutely perfect. I think my opinion is in the minority here on Yelp but to each her own! read more

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Mmm I'm a fan! I always go with the classic- original shell + vanilla filling bc it's less sweeter than the other flavored ones. I've also tried them the next morning, keeping it out in room-temp on a counter, and the shell surprisingly stayed pretty crispy and not soggy. Due to COVID, they only offer take outs. read more

Beard Papa's - Store hours during covid! - Bakeries Near Me - Katy, Texas

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Came in today and tried the MILK TEA BOBA CREAM PUFF and it was DEE-licious!!!!! I got the honey butter shell and it complemented the milk tea creme so perfectly. We got to meet the owner, Eric, and he was super nice and friendly! It always an added bonus when customer service is just as awesome as the food. My kids also got the S'mores and Cookies n Cream puffs and they loved them as well. Can't wait to come back and try more flavors! read more

Ok ok this was not my cup of tea but in all fairness that wasn't their fault. I am a texture person. The cream puff outer shell was cold chocolate and the inside was filled with vanilla. I just wasn't a fan of the cold outer shell which is a personal preference and the vanilla was weird. A mix between whipping and pudding.The flavor was there and it was good, the service was great. I would recommend to someone but I probably won't be back.. read more

Beard Papa's - Various creme puffs - Bakeries Near Me - Katy, Texas

The cream puffs are delicious! The have a wonderful shell they fill fresh for you on the spot. You choose the shell and the filling you want. The Chocolate fondant is wonderful with a lava chocolate filling. I recommend trying them. read more

First review alert! This review is slightly disappointing because i wasn't able to take a photo of what we got, well because we ate it too fast. i planned to take a "first bite" photo. But then that bite turned into to finishing the cream puff, mochi, and cheesecake. i did manage to take a photo of the entrance wall art and the box - if that helps. The location we visited was in Katy Asian Town. I am blown away by this place. I can't believe I just discovered it, but I'm very excited to know it's there. And i can't wait to go back. Having gone to Bellaire as a child many times for food or groceries, I'm so excited this development is here to serve Katy. Ok so the gist of Beard Papas is you choose which puff shell you want, and choose which cream filling. I got dulce de leche puff with a vanilla cream filling. The pastry was flaky and light, and the cream i thought was going to be heavy and thick, but was not at all - airy, not too sweet, and light. I think the cream to puff ratio was just right. Otherwise it might have been to much puff and not enough fluff. lol. The lady at the register was patient with us and friendly. She gave me the scoop on the Development and what to try next in the area- boba tea, spicy chinese food, and malay street food. Shout out to you! Be on the lookout for more reviews. I will try my hardest not to eat my food before i take a photo #bloggershonor Be on the lookout for future food adventures on IG @craveonomics Coming 2021 :-) read more

Beard Papa's - Beard Papas story! - Bakeries Near Me - Katy, Texas

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This place smells amazing as soon as you walk in and these cream puffs are so light that I don't feel guilty eating more than just one. Yes, it's a little pricey, but they are worth it when you want to treat yourself. The creme brulee is my absolute favorite!! I also like the cookies and creme. In terms of the flavors of the shells, they're all pretty subtle, but yet so good. P.s. These also taste good the next day! read more

Perfect light dessert in my book. It's everything you want from a dessert spot from clean to grab and go or sit and chat options and well, options even if its all base cream puffs. Price is definitely affordable for all people to get some joy. Cream puffs are large and have a great shell - I particularly like the chocolate eclair one where the chocolate is not too sweet but gives it added texture. Vanilla cream is classic and is just the right consistency and just sweet enough. Definitely somewhere worth stopping by for. read more

It's been a year since I've been. Sadly they are still reeling for the charade with no tables or seating available. Get over it folks! Still wonderful creampuffs in several flavors. Fresh and tasty. Truly a treat. They seem a bit pricey, however. $24 for 6 creampuffs, takeout. This pricing earns them one less star. Definitely a treat! read more

It was good but it was overpriced.. you could find the same thing at Central Market, and it is much cheaper. However, the place is clean and friendly staff. read more