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    Chiboo Bakery

    4.8 (38 reviews)
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    Katlyn H.

    Super cute bakery that sells cute macarons in Lake Anne! I didn't know they had a spot in Lake Anne, it is a small shop hidden away on the left side of Nordic-Knot. They had a bunch of different flavors of standard macarons to choose from. They also have cute macarons with different shapes and characters. I got a box of half dozen and I asked for help picking out the best flavors. The flavors I got were wonderful! The macarons were some of the best I have had. They were crunchy and soft. Would recommend checking them out.

    Tiffany N.

    Congratulations Chelsea on your new location! Chiboo Bakery is tucked in next to Nordic Knot at the Lake Anne Plaza, which is super convenient when youre grabbing a bite to eat. There's free parking, chill vibes, and kind staff here. Each week she posts her macaron flavors of the week, and there are also special characters too! This week was Labubu, so I figured hey what the heck... I don't like the real ones so might as well get these tasty treats! They're flavorful and affordable (for what macarons are worth), and she's soooo nice! Her staff are super sweet as well. Don't be fooled by the signage, it can get confusing! Just look for Nordic Knot and you'll find her storefront. I'll be back soon!

    From Asian Festival on Main Street Fairfax (7/25/2021) collaboration with ToiMoi bakery
    Julie H.

    No need to go all the way to DC for good macarons when you got Chiboo bakery in Herndon/Reston VA!! She has many everyday flavors and limited/seasonal flavors available! All the flavors are good and never boring. I can't choose a favorite flavor since I love getting every flavor. If you need party favors or need sweet treats to take to a party, contact Chelsea for more info!! Chiboo is also at Reston farmers market every Saturday morning!! If you still have not tried Chiboo macarons, you're missing out!!

    Peach ice cream macaron sandwich
    Jessica E.

    Chelsea's macarons come in many unique flavors and often times different characters/shapes. It's the perfect macarons for special occasions.

    Strawberries & cream macaron
    Nancy S.

    I reached out to Chiboo with a last minute ask for several dozen macarons for a birthday - not only were so they so quick to respond, they were so thoughtful in replying to my questions, detailed in how to find their shop and packaged everything up wonderfully with care. The shop is in Reston, and smells delicious as soon as you walk in. The owner came out to deliver the macarons herself and to top it off - the macarons were delicious! Will definitely reach out again for custom orders - thank you again!!!

    Jess N.

    I've been enjoying Chelsea's macarons for years - from her own kitchen, farmers markets and now her own brick n mortar! She's the absolute sweetest and will always make time to talk to her customers. The flavors are amazing. Not too sweet, just enough chew - PERFECTION. Give me all the lychee strawberry, fruity pebbles, and salted caramel!! Those are my absolute favorites. We have to get doubles because my husband loves them just as much. Don't sleep on the jams either, the pandan is chefs kiss on toast or crackers.

    Best macarons I've had. Super cute and perfect texture and taste. I got the salted caramel, strawberries and cream and a chocolate bear and ate them all immediately

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    Terry K.

    Cutest and tastiest macarons ever! To think I needed to cross the continent to find it. Chelsea, baker and owner has her shop in Reston VA. Her website is https://chiboobakery.com and that will be the easiest way to reach her. I had the pleasure of tasting her sweets thanks to my dear friend who lives out in VA. I wondered why my friend kept asking me questions... color... favorite flavor.... favorite... favorite... favorite! and I got a box of macarons which a few were painted and looked like cats (I am a cat lover), a few in the shape of a horse (I am born year of the Horse) and the rest were just a box of sweet pleasures! Thank you to my friend who ordered these treats for me and thank you to Chelsea for baking the delicious sweet delights!

    Tommy Y.

    Chiboo serves up some super cute, high quality, delicious macarons out of their shop in Herndon! They also have the ability to make custom Macarons for special events, which is awesome. Shoutout to Chelsea and her staff for providing super friendly service! I love grabbing boxes of their macarons and sharing them with friends. There's a great variety to choose from, taste fantastic, have a really nice texture, and they're always made consistently with good quality. Such nice treats to have :)

    Michelle C.

    I tried the black sesame passionfruit and Thai tea macarons as part of a pop-up event in DC (for reference on ambiance). I appreciate the availability of these flavors in the DMV area. In fact, appreciate is an understatement. I should say desperate, because only that can explain why I didn't take a step back and think carefully before ordering. Black sesame passionfruit - it's an uncommon combination. And for good reason. Unfortunately, the tartness of the passion fruit overpowered and frankly just didn't complement the black sesame in any way whatsoever. The Thai tea one was okay to try once. For service, the staff at the event maintained a smile and displayed a polite, bright demeanor throughout my interaction with them. Having said that, during check out, I noticed the staff first put my treats in a box. As I was confirming my order, the staff started taking the treats out of the box and putting them into a thin plastic baggie. I noted to the staff that I preferred the box if possible, and the staff replied that it will get squished in the box. I then said that I will be traveling on the train. She added a cardboard tray as a substitute, like the ones that hold hot dogs at a baseball game (see photo). The customer before me ordered six macarons and the order was in the same type of box. I wondered whether that order was any less likely to get squished than the two I ordered. I wasn't going to ask again, but I could not make sense of the staff's response. At $3 per macaron, I was surprised that a box was not a reasonable request. My guess is that they were being economical given it was a pop-up event. Perhaps it would be a better customer experience if it was clearer that boxes would be provided for orders with a certain number of items instead of doing an impromptu switch-a-roo. Upon closer inspection, forget the concern about smushing it - the black sesame passionfruit was never aligned anyway (see photo). Given the presentation, flavor combination and the customer experience, I am not likely to order again.

    Macaroons and lemon curd
    Chandler D.

    Cute/small store front that Chelsea operates Chiboo Bakery from. The macaroons are absolutely delicious. They're flavorful, moist and a little chewy which is just the way I like my macaroons! She also makes and sells Pandan Kaya and Lemon Curd which are tasty! Service her is over the top as they also allow you to try the Pandan Kaya and Lemon Curd before purchasing!

    July 2021 macarons: Passion fruit, brownie batter, fruity pebbles, cookies & cream, pandan kaya, blackberry
    Nicole O.

    I've purchased treats from Chelsea since before she was "Chiboo Bakery". In the beginning I was hopeful since some of the treats were tasty and the flavor combinations had promise. After multiple purchases, I made the hard decision to stop placing orders. I wanted to support a small, woman-owned business and I know she works hard! But I am not a fan of the method she uses for macarons. They are shatteringly crisp when bitten into, with no real chewy center, almost like an egg shell. The cookies I ordered at new years previously were very dry as well. I debated posting this review, but I think that honest feedback is necessary. There are good macarons in DC, but I haven't found a small business that can match Ladurée or Olivia Macaron (or bakeries in NYC or CA). I will continue looking!

    Ras malai (Diwali special), strawberry matcha, passionfruit, salted caramel, rose lychee, and mango
    Jacob P.

    Inventive flavors and great service from a local business in a cute space - I love everything about it :) I find myself going every other weekend or so just for a snack. The owner can be seen at local farmer's markets many weekends and is very friendly too. Altogether a lovely business to support.

    Vanilla, Hojicha black sesame, strawberry, and strawberry matcha macarons

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    Thank you so much Tiffany! We appreciate your support!

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    Thank you so much Tommy!! :)

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