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    Cafe Genevieve

    4.7 (41 reviews)
    ModerateMacarons, Desserts, Cafes

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    Heather B.

    Such a cute spot located inside Selden Market. The attention to detail in the decor is impressive. French and pastels seemed to be the theme. They also have a little bit of seating inside and just slightly out of the entrance. The macarons tasted good. Not my absolute favorite, but pretty good. The size also seems to be bigger... no complaint. Or maybe my hands were smaller that day. The staff was so helpful. They were able to describe each flavor. I opted for the 757 deal they had going on in the month of November. I was able to get 6 macarons for $7.57. My husband also used his check in on Yelp to participate. So we were able to try all the flavors. The flay were kinda unique too. One was the chocolate covered strawberry. Overall a cute little place. Grab a bit to eat and head to get dessert from Cafe Genevieve.

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    China B.

    I saw macaroons and had to stop. I didn't come for macaroons but i sure left with some. The lady behind the counter was very nice and answered all my questions. Its an adorable little restaurant with a French feel and decor... There are several flavors of macaroons, scones, puddings, cake, coffee and other things. They all looked delicious. I got a 6pk which was $15. I had pistachio, butter pecan, fruity pebbles, and vanilla bday... My mom had peach and lavender vanilla. They were all good the fruity pebbles was my fav. The butter pecan was my least fav. It had a weird after taste. I wasn't a fan at first, but once i refrigerated them i liked them better. My mom loved the peach one. It was very peachy... I'd try more flavors from there. The prices are reasonable and its a cute place!!! Check them out...

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    Jessica L.

    This place is so cute & a fun spot to chill in- like a little Paris (I imagine). I had a couple macarons during the summer. I enjoy this place, and I love it being inside Selden Market.

    Stephanie S.

    This is such a cool Café. The service was awesome,l with very pleasant and helpful staff. They have seating if you want to enjoy your macaroons and beverage right away. The decor definitely made me feel like I was at French Café - bon appetit! They have 4 macaroon flavors (pumpkin, chocolate, pistachio, and lavender vanilla) and a variety of coffees and teas. They also offer Pellegrino. I had the chai tea with oat milk, which was good. That pumpkin and pistachio have a flavor like none other! Try it out!!!

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    Damien J.

    While walking through Selden Market to pick up complimentary treats from S'Mores Amore, my girlfriend and I walked to this new business that's new to the area. They serve homemade macarons along with cake, coffee and other treats. We both picked Lavender Vanilla (my girlfriend is a sucker for lavender) and Coffee macarons. I gotta say with each bite, you can definitely taste the flavor like they were described. Very tasty and as always, very airy. I definitely wanted more but with three bites for each, I can say we were pretty satisfied. Not bad for a first time considering I love going to small dessert spots. I can truly see this little place thriving after they just opened in Selden Market. The next time we stop by, we'll definitely head back for some more :)

    Miranda C.

    We weren't looking for Cafe Genevieve when we stumbled upon it, but I am so very glad that we did. I was even more delighted to find out that this adorable little shop doesn't out source their macarons - they are made right there in the establishment!!!! How awesome! I am a macaron SNOB & these macs were fresh, with wonderful flavor & beautiful "feet" on their shell. I was in Heaven. I bought a half dozen ( 2 pistachio, 1 birthday cake, 1 butter pecan, 1 coffee, 1 strawberry)... & I should have bought more!!! Haha The cookies are priced pretty fair (you can almost NEVER find a macaron under $2.50 due to the ingredients & how tedious it is to make them). The staff was very friendly & walked us through the other items on the menu that are made right there in their storefront ! Pretty neat ! I plan to visit again soon! Thank you so much cafe Genevieve

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    Angelina Z.

    Amazing macaroons and coffee. recommend. If you are looking for a quality French macaroon - this is the place!

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    Grace C.

    This is an adorable little French-themed shop in Selden Market. Parking is a little precarious to reach anything in Downtown Norfolk for me. But it ended up worth it! Café Genevieve offers coffee, tea, macarons (their specialty) and other rotating baked goods. The decoration is so cute in this shop. It stands out amongst all of the other shops. There is seating where you can enjoy tasty coffee drinks and baked goods. And the service is great. The girl who helped us was sooo nice. I took advantage of the $7.57 deal this visit, and also got a caramel macchiato for my sister. Omg. These cookies really pack some authentic flavor. I did strawberry chocolate, chocolate, crème brûlée, red velvet, lavender vanilla, and pumpkin spice. They were all very true to their name. I can tell they are all naturally flavored and handcrafted carefully. My favorite was the pumpkin spice. It tasted just like a pumpkin pie. My sister loved her coffee - it was freshly brewed with delicious caramel flavor. They had nondairy options, too!! I hope to come by again to try their scones or other treats!!

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    Kayla N.

    Came here as part of yelp's 7.57 promo, which included 6 macarons. Didn't get to taste much only because the rest of my family took the rest before I could get to them lol, but the one bite of lavender vanilla macaron I had was delicious! The lavender really shown through, which I liked since lavender essences can get buried easily imo. According to everyone else, their macarons were all yummy, so my review is mostly on their behalf! Based on this, I'd definitely come back!

    Quawnishia M.

    Cute cute cute little spot in Selden Market. One of the owners I met, was very fun and bubbly. I wished them all the success. Their macarons were delicious and a good size! I also ordered a chai tea. It was delicious.

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    Simi L.

    Let me just say this... best macaroons I've ever had on the east coast. This cute cafe brings class and comfort to your morning coffee and pastries. If you haven't tried them please do.

    Gingerbread, egg nog, salted caramel, pecan pie
    Sameerah B.

    I love this place. I come in once a week. Great flavors and extremely friendly staff. I don't think there is a flavor I haven't liked

    $7.57 plus 3 - variety pack!
    Theresa M.

    The macaroons are delicious! We thoroughly enjoyed our 7.57 deal - Thank you, Cafe Genevieve! Cute place in Seldon Market - Check them out!

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    The macarons were delicious! It was a quaint place, but the staff were friendly. The prices were decent.

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    Great coffee and macaroons! We tried the lavender coffee and it was so yummy. Grabbed the macaroons to go and the family loved them.

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    Amazing little cafe makes you feel like you took a trip to Paris copse and snacks are scrumptious a must visit

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    Great service! Excellent coffee (I adore the mocha latte)! The macarons are divine! I go there almost everyday. Highly recommend!

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    I've been meaning to stop by this cute cafe for a long while now. The outside is small and…read moreunassuming and it's door has a small knob for its size. Once I walked in I felt like I was in someone's home from a time long in the past. As a tall woman I had to watch my head in the doorways as I made my way to the register. They have so many drink options and many baked goods to choose from. I ordered my standard vanilla latte with almond milk and waited for my friend to arrive. Once she came in she immediately told me there was another sitting area towards the back of the building. I thought they only had a small dining room in the entryway. I recommend going further in to enjoy more privacy for your visit. She got an almond croissant and I got a strawberry tart.The workers are super bright and upbeat too. It's an atmosphere that is warm and inviting. Just delicious and a wonderful afternoon stop.

    I went here with a group of friends for a much needed get-together. We had been catching up both…read morevirtually and over the phone but it had been a while since we saw each other in person. We were able to use the back room in the cafe that had a large table and provided a cozy setting with lots of natural light coming through the windows and cute macaroon-shaped pillows on the chairs. We had hibiscus tea and peach tea for the table to share. The peach tea was everyone's favorite, it didn't even need any added sugar. It was served in cute pastel teapots, though one of the teapots had a chip at the spout which made me a little nervous. We also had macaroons made in-house for the table. I can't remember if I asked the staff if any of the macaroons were dairy free, but I asked my friends at the table and was told there was dairy in them. I later asked the staff if there was any food they offered that was dairy-free and they showed me their pastry counter but ultimately determined that everything offered had dairy, so all I had while at the café was the tea. The ladies I was with loved the macaroons. I wish I could have had some. I recommend at least 1-2 food options be added in the café for folks who have a dairy allergy. Café Genevieve provides a nice atmosphere for tea with a unique setting -- in a 1734 house that is decked out with Parisian decor. It's not the most private setting -- it got pretty noisy during our time there and there were a few interruptions to our conversation. We should have asked if we could have closed the door, because that definitely would have helped with noise and privacy. Overall, the customer service was great and the tea was really good! If you want to meet here for a private event, conversation, or just want some peace and quiet, that back room with the door closed could provide it. It's a nice café to check out.

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