Wow, I loved Koffeteria and it's definitely going to be a must-visit whenever I'm in Houston! For drinks I tried both the Tiger Uppercut and the Salted Lemon Soda. Both were really good. The soda was so refreshing. The beef pho kolache is amazing. The meat is so moist and tender. We sat in the back and we were able to have a chill and delicious breakfast. I can't wait to go back and try more of the baked goods. read more

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Got the chance to try this award-winning bakery yesterday after seeing it on Facebook. The owner was being interviewed and after seeing his passion and some of the pastries, I knew I had to try it! The shop is really tiny. There isn't a lot of room for dining or even patrons in line. When I first walked up there were people waiting outside. All in all I think I waited probably about 20 minutes before ordering on a Saturday morning before nine. It wasn't too bad since the weather was OK. I was hoping to try the mango sticky rice danish I saw in some pictures, but I realize that the chef constantly changes the pastries. So I ended up going with a cheese, rose and guava danish. I think that was the best danish I've ever had not even kidding. It was perfect. The cream cheese was unlike any other cream cheese I've had before. Super smooth and creamy with a unique flavor. You could tell it was fresh and made in house. The guava and rose jam was also amazing. It was also a big danish so I couldn't finish the whole thing! I also tried the taro breakfast taco. That was really good! The green chili sauce was nice and spicy and flavorful and everything just worked really well together. I loved the taro in place of potato. Same texture as a potato but slightly different flavor loved it! Will definitely go back at some point to try another one of the desserts! Definitely worth it. read more

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My friends and I decided to stop by while exploring Houston before running the marathon! Though the service is efficient, the line can get pretty long. Our food/drinks were worth the wait though! I got the Thai tea + espresso and the latte containing ube.. the Thai drink was amazing, but the ube one was just ok. It's interesting seeing the pastry selection change as you move up in line, and because of the demand, you may need to do some quick thinking on your feet, if the item you want runs out. Not to worry, there are plenty of unique and delicious looking options. I got the crab Rangoon croissant. Very interesting combo, but they made it work. Delicious. They have an outside patio, perfect for yaps and naps (saw multiple people sleeping out there lol). Highly recommend you try out their selection! read more

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What a cute widow coffee shop. The servers were so nice and quick with my order. There was no confusion when I ordered some things to eat in restaurant and some things to go. All of the cutlery, dining sets and cups are on point. A lot of bad drinks can be made up by having a good cup. Fortunately that's not the case here I had a salty Cambodian that was delicious and in great glassware. I had a Chinese beef taco to curb my hunger, but I think I might choose something different. Next time I come back. My sweet tooth got away with me and I ordered a banana basque tart to go to try later. read more

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This coffee shop has a lot of hype, and for good reason! Their food and pastries are amazing. I got the beef pho kolache (permanent menu) and the banana bread mochi (temporary), which were both delicious - I still think about the banana bread mochi. I also got the Salty Cambodian, which was a little less sweet than I was expecting but I still really enjoyed it. All their drinks look great and I'm excited to try more. The shop is not huge but does have a few indoor tables which are usually pretty full, with a much larger outdoor portion. The decorations are cute! The workers are prompt and nice. I plan to come back more in the future! read more

Koffeteria - Banana bread mochi, beef pho kolache, Salty Cambodian latte - Bakeries Near Me - Houston, Texas

My first time at Koffeteria and it definitely didn't disappoint! We got: -tiger uppercut (thai tea x coffee) - I was hoping I'd like this a bit more, but it was quite disappointing. I didn't taste much thai tea and for the price, it was notttt it -make ya halo (coffee x ube coconut) - also thought it was meh, but bf really enjoyed it so idk -pho kolache - I realllly enjoyed this. v unique offering and I appreciated that they warmed it up for us Overall, I'd come back for the pastries, but not so much for the drinks. read more

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Came for breakfast, got a drink and four pastries with my friends. I really enjoyed all the else; felt like they were really unique. I don't think I would be able to get these fusion flavors anywhere else. I liked the ube snickerdoodle the most! The drink I got, the Salty Cambodian, was fine. I'm not sure how I felt about the clarified butter on top (didn't really taste anything different but the drink felt.. oilier), but I definitely enjoyed the Maldon salt. I'd definitely recommend coming here! read more

Koffeteria - Bakeries Near Me - Houston, Texas

Koffeteria was on my Houston holy grail list, because I'm a sucker for pastries that use Asian flavors. There are fortunately many such eateries like this across places like NY, SF, and is even making its way to midwestern and southern cities but Koffeteria is the first I'm hearing of a bakery that specifically uses Southeast Asian flavors. These even promised a Texan-twist to them, and they definitely hit the spot. The star of the show was definitely the crawfish danish. I was skeptical at first, expecting a gimmick. But after my first bite I realized what was basically crawfish etoufee on a buttery, flakey, pastry is a genius creation. Not everything here was a home run. The queso kolache was an interesting concept, but not only messy and difficult to eat but way inferior to the crawfish danish I just tried. The drinks on the other hand, were spot on. The Salty Cambodian, a latte infused with salted egg, added just a bit of savory depth to the coffee. The iced ube latte was another winner, offering sweet purple refreshment in Houston's heat. I liked the salted yolk mochi, but wished for a stronger flavor. It was there, but only a whisper. What impressed me most was that nothing was sold out. In my experience, trendy bakeries often run out of their best items early. But Koffeteria had everything available. read more

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Run don't walk! This bakery has a James Beard award winning chef and the pastries are fabulous. I preordered the night before and picked up the pastries early (before 10am). There was still parking but not much. It's a cozy place to hang out and chat with friends. My favorite was the beef pho kolache which captured the essence of pho! Beef was cooked just right and really savory. My other favorite (of many) was the banana mochi which was a delicious chewy mochi. The London fog croissant perfectly captured the balance of earl grey and citrus. The strawberry tiramisu had a bit too much cream but was otherwise not too sweet. You could really taste the fresh strawberries. I will definitely come back again to try their new items! read more

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I wanted to love this place but I felt like out of the 5 items we tried, the fact that only one was a winner was definitely a letdown. My friend and I both had "boots with the fur"--a caramel apple latte. It was really lacking in sweetness for me. She tried it cold and I had it hot, but it was disappointing at both temperatures. We also tried the taro egg and cheese breakfast taco. Advertised as having fried taro, there was no texture difference in the taco. It was one big lump of slightly cumin flavored eggs. The fact that there was an exceptionally long wait for it didn't help either. The Black Forest brioche was just okay in a bread sense, but the chocolate and cherry flavors were on point. The best item by far was the French onion danish. Packed with jammy onion flavor and cheese, it was the bright spot in an otherwise dismal experience. Looks like they have a rotating and unique menu, so I applaud them for that. I want to say we got the wrong things and I'd come back and try more, but I certainly won't be in a hurry. read more

Koffeteria - Boots with the fur latte + Black Forest brioche - Bakeries Near Me - Houston, Texas

Great location to spend time with friends and family and enjoy some summer rays They offer indoor and outdoor seating, so there's ample options. When I visited I tried the tiger uppercut (Thai tea + espresso) and the Chinese sausage taco. I wasn't super impressed with the uppercut, as it was sweet but watered down. Playing around with the ratio and strength of both the tea and espresso might help. As for the taco, I can't say enough about it! It was the perfect blend of sweet, savory, and spicy flavors. I'll definitely get that again next time, and experiment more with different coffee options. read more

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The coffee was very good, and unique offering for the area like. salted Vietnamese coffee. However the pastries were absolutely amazing and worth a bit of time in line. Ambiance is nice and inviting ,but it is a relatively small inside so during summer in Houston I'd plan to pick up and take away. Counter service was prompt and friendly at this fast casual set up. read more

Koffeteria - Yummys!!! - Bakeries Near Me - Houston, Texas

Ok seriously, why have I never tried Koffeteria before? My husband and I were in the downtown area, and decided to stop by on our way home back to the suburbs. Everything we got was delicious! We got a variety of items, but my favorites were the Black Sesame Mochi with Salted Egg Yolk, Pho Kolache, and the Ube Snickerdoodle with a salted egg center. We love a good Asian-owned bakery, and it's so fun to see other cultures enjoy these treats! The Make ya Halo latte (Ube Latte) was a refreshing drink to wash down the food, and surprisingly wasn't overly sweet once mixed up. They work by counter service, and the staff is really friendly. Street parking outside. Would return! read more

Koffeteria is tucked away which makes street parking the only option. I was able to walk to Koffeteria after completing a run with run club close by. Soon as I walked in, I saw a pretty long line and not too many people working behind the counter. The service was slow and the coffee was overpriced with a somewhat weird aftertaste. I ordered a small vanilla latte with oat milk. The vanilla flavoring was an extra 2 dollars which I believed was a little pricey. read more

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We really enjoyed this place! It is very small, but there was plenty of seating on a Sunday afternoon. We tried the Cambodian latte and the blackberry scone. The latte honestly wasn't our favorite, less flavorful than we had expected and we didn't realize that the flavor was at the bottom until the very end. The blackberry scone was really delicious though, we loved it! We would love to come back and continue to try new things here, they have so much on the menu! read more

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Koffeteria lives up to the hype!! The coffee and pastries here are out of this world! I'm upset that I didn't come here sooner honestly. Walking in, it was a busy Sat morning around 930am. The vibes were fun and lively for the morning rush. There was a variety of people enjoying their outdoor patio in the back, people inside getting some work done or reading, and many people just picking up their morning coffee/breakfast to go. I loved the window that lets you watch them work their magic in the kitchen with those pastries. Coffee wise, they feature Little Dreamer coffee which is an artisanal, local coffee roaster in Houston. Quality beans for sure. We specifically had their "Salty Cambodian" and "Boots with the Fur." Then food wise, we tried their black sesame mochi w/ salted egg pastry, Cambodian elote cornbread, guava rose + cheese danish, and their famous beef pho kolache. We seriously couldn't decide what our favorite was. Each pastry was amazing in their own way. Trust me, and try everything! 10/10 we will be back soon. We need to try the rest of the menu ASAP. Enjoy! read more

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Koffeteria was on my to-try list when I was in Houston due to their unique pastry flavors, and I was able to come two days in a row! First things first, it is popping early in the morning. I got there close to 9AM and the pistachio baklava croissant was sold out, so make sure you go early. The line was consistently near the door or out the door for both of my visits. What I got: *Beef pho kolache- It was okay. It's a soft milk bun filled with beef brisket, with hoisin and sriracha on the side. The meat is tender but could have been more juicy. I had to dip the meat in the sauces to enhance the flavor. *Mango Sticky Rice Danish- the bomb! This was delicious and I wish I had gotten a second one. The danish was still warm when I ordered. The gooey rice compliments the soft (and not too sweet) mango, and the crispy pastry as the vessel is *chefs kiss* *Pistachio baklava croissant- sticky and very sweet dessert. There was more syrup than expected, which is not a bad thing. Each layer is crisp on the outside and soft on the inside. It pulls apart cleanly, and there's pistachios inside *Iced Matcha Latte- subpar. It is watered down and tastes like a green tea latte; I did not taste matcha flavor. Interior: small, but really cozy and clean. There is counter seating inside and a larger patio outside. Service: if you're only getting pastries, it's quick. The beverages took 10-15 minutes. Parking: read the signs in the surrounding area to make sure you won't get towed read more

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This place lives up to the hype! I came here on a surprisingly quieter Saturday morning and had a great time. I am always on the hunt for novel and delicious places, and this unassuming coffee shop hits the spot. I ordered the Make Ya Halo, which was a delightful, refreshing blend of cocoa cold brew with hints of ube and coconut. I liked that the cold brew was not too strong, allowing the tropical flavors to come through in the flavor profile. My friend and I also tried their breakfast bites. The Chinese sausage taco was interesting - not the typical Chinese sausage I was used to (more sausage-like, if that makes any sense) but still tasty, with the papaya adding a nice touch. Not to be outdone, the taro, egg, and cheese taco was a pleasant surprise. Initially, I was skeptical as taro, is, well, taro - but the ratio of taro to cheese and salsa verde was perfect. We also tried the beef pho kolache, which while tasty, was more akin to something you could buy at an ordinary Asian bakery. Overall, this place is a must-try for anyone in Houston. Street parking is ample, service is prompt, and the large outdoor area shared with the beer garden provides a fantastic venue to sip a morning drink and indulge in some Cambodian-style bites. read more

I really enjoyed the beef pho kolache. The meat was good and tender and the breading was a little bit more dense than I would have liked but I think that is just personal preference. I thought their salty cambodian latte was alright. I would love to come back to try their other pastries because they looked interesting and unique. The inside has limited seating and the table was a bit dirty but they have outdoor seating. The food came out pretty quick but the coffee took a little longer. read more

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Plenty of press and accolades for this EaDo coffee and pastry shop that ends up being well earned based on my visit. Interior and Exterior industrial decor and set up match the neighborhood's blue collar history. Modern touches as well as a couple of antique-y seating options lend to the character of the business. You order right up front, in a cozy (code for a little too tight) space that shows you the fresh baked goods presented behind glass. You get your number and they bring out the coffee and hot food items right to you in sturdy yet decorative glass mugs and cups. I loved the options of named coffees with preset flavors, it's nice to try what the restaurant thinks tastes good. The Ube snickerdoodle cookie was a hit with our 1 yr old and had a great blend of textures as well as the sweet and salty balance. Beef pho kolache is what put the shop in elite tier for me, made fresh and served with sriracha and hoysin. Truly something you could only get in and understand in Houston. A must try! read more

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Tiger uppercut 4/5 - thai iced tea and espresso drink, really liked it, not too sweet, decent strength, but for $10? Pistachio baklava croissant 2/5 - the aesthetics drew me in, but I had to throw it away. took one bite and it was wayyy too sweet. The flakiness and moisture were there, but it couldn't compensate for the overwhelming sweetness. Others in my party agreed. Also sad that there wasn't any filling inside :( I prefer common bond's pistachio croissant over this one by a mile Peach and almond danish 4/5 - much better than the pistachio pastry, they have a half peach right in the center which provides a natural sweetness. The almond part is just the few slices on top, I thought there'd be an almond filling A bit inconvenient to access. Parking is limited to paid street parking. Seating inside is a bit limited, they do have an outdoor area that's available. Service was slow. It's a popular spot so people must surely like the spot, and it definitely has some unique offerings like a pho kolache. Just wasn't for me. read more

This is one of my top favorite bakeries of all time. They are extremely popular so expect to wait in line. Location is in downtown area and parking can be a problem if you don't want to pay. That being said it is totally worth it! Everything I tried: Pistachio Baklava Croissant Guava and Rose Danish Beef Pho Kolache French Onion Danish Ube Salted Egg Snickerdoodle You can't go wrong with anything here. Honestly, the pastries are the best I've ever had. Staff is super friendly and excited to serve. Love that they have patio seating in the back because seating inside is limited. read more

Overall, the high rating is predominantly for the space itself. The indoor is cute enough with some bar seating. But the outdoor is really a nice quaint patio where you can have brunch with a pet and some friends. We popped in for coffee and some pastries. Unfortunately, we went around noon at which point almost all of the pastries were sold out. The coffee itself in the end was fine, nothing terribly special but did the job for coffee. There is essentially no free parking in the area (the shop itself has a few dedicated spots but I can't imagine these are open very often), so plan to have to pay for this. read more

I pre-ordered online the night before and picked it up the morning after, which I think is definitely the way to go if you want to snag the pastries you want to get before they run out. It's a small shop, fairly busy area. Parking wasn't difficult, but it was pay-to-park for all the open spots (the rest were full). We got the Mango Sticky Rice Danish, Baklava Croissant, and the London Fog Roll. All of the pastries were delicious. You do get what you pay for in terms of presentation and quality of the pastry - the dough in all of them were buttery, flaky, and laminated perfectly. I do feel that the Baklava Croissant was more of a baklava essence than baklava itself - the syrup was good, but I would have liked to have had more pistachio throughout the pastry rather than just chopped on top. The Mango Sticky Rice was good and held up well even with a lot of filling! The London Fog Roll wasn't quite what I expected (it said "rolled with citrus pastry cream" on the site, but no cream was to be found? A bit misleading if it was just referring to the bake itself) but was tasty and subtly sweet. The candied lemon peel was the real star of the show there. Overall I would recommend it if you are in the area for a good breakfast, but probably not worth driving out 20 minutes for and paying $6-7 a pop. read more

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Food: 10/10. I had the tiger uppercut (Thai tea) & beef pho kolache, loved both! Service: 10/10. All the staff were very friendly & helpful Ambiance: 10/10. Lovely little place to study/work, or if you prefer to sit outside there's even an outdoor patio! read more

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Arguably the best cinnamon roll I've ever had. The huge dollop of cream cheese frosting wasn't too sweet and I would like a gallon of it. So good I had to come back and get treats to have on the plane on our way out of Houston. The make ya halo (cold brew with coconut ube cream) was delicious and I was so happy to see compostable coffee cups with a built-in lid. Cute space decorated with vintage stuff, gorgeous baked goods. Not cheap but quality usually isn't. read more

Oh yeah!! Come early on weekends because it gets busy! Highly recommend the pastries and coffee here! Can't go wrong with any of them! All were delish! The hot kitchen items that we got were solid, but nothing to write home about! Plenty of street parking at around 9am and free on sundays! There's a nice outdoor seating area in the back since it's small inside. read more

While Houston has its fair share of coffee shops, there aren't many that not only have great coffee but also amazing pastries and a versatile menu. I've been here a handful of times and I never leave disappointed (except when I go too late and miss out on pastries). I love how they have small items like tacos for those who are just looking for a snack and not just large dishes. I've only had a handful of things but have enjoyed every one of them Chinese sausage taco: 4.5/5 the papaya salad goes so well w the Chinese sausage and eggs Taro egg and cheese taco: 4.5/5 love the silky taro Beef pho kolache: 4/5 full of meat and has all the flavors of pho Cinnamon roll: 4.5/5 cream cheese was great, roll was light and not dense Cambodian corn bread: 4.5/5 Cambodian danish: 5/5 the flavors were so good and the croissant like dough was so good Salty Cambodian: solid latte Overall, I highly recommend Koffeteria and I've enjoyed everything I've had there. I love their unique menu. I would definitely recommend coming early especially on weekends. Noon is likely too late for most of their pastry items. read more

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Highly recommend coming before 10:30am. We visited the shop at this time and all pastries except for the calamansi tart were sold out. Sad for us, but happy for the shop. Parking is also limited. Cute vibe inside. We ordered Beef Pho kolache, tamalwich, the last calamansi tart, salty Cambodian and Make Ya Halo. Recommend the kolache and tamalwich. Weren't a fan of the drinks we got, will try ordering the others next time. read more

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Great coffee and pastry shop! Everything was fantastic! Millionaire Short Bread, Bread Pudding and Beef Pho Kholache were amazing and well priced! The cold brew and iced vanilla latte were awesome, but a little pricey for the syrups, but in the end the coffee was worth the price (maybe not an everyday purchase) It's in a really cool area, street parking was easy and the service was great. read more

Koffeteria is a very cute coffee shop that has plenty of outdoor seating if you can't find any inside. This shop can fill up pretty quickly, but it's very quaint and has some space for studying. I ordered a flat white which was good. My favorite part about this shop are the cups! All the cups are so unique and cute. read more

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I got the coffee and pistachio croissant 1. cappuccino (2/5) I'm not sure if it was the temperature, beans, or the grind but was pretty sour and had a hard time drinking it down. Granted this is a pastry shop, I'm so apprehensive about trying any more coffee items from here 2. Pistachio Croissant (2.3/5) Too sweet imo, the syrup does nothing but wet the pastry. If they're wanting to do a take on baklava meets croissant i'd focus on incorporating the floral notes into the dough and working it more like a Kouign Amman which seems more suitable. The pastry itself lacked crispness and layers and that butter feel when you bite. It feels like you're just paying 8$ for decorated bread. BUTTTTT this is my experience and what I tasted. I recommend everyone to make their opinions :D read more

Koffeteria - pistachio croissant and oat cappuccino - Bakeries Near Me - Houston, Texas

Lots of pastries to choose from. Parking is tight. Dining area inside is small but they have additional seats out in the back. read more

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Wow. An amazing bakery you must try. On the pricier side, but offers interesting flavors, large portion size, and amazing bites. We got the weekend special (crab Rangoon danish) and some other classics. Worth every bite! read more

Koffeteria - Guava Danish, crab Rangoon, pistachio bread thing - Bakeries Near Me - Houston, Texas

Get there eating for pastries! We only had drinks because we got there too late but the ones left looked amazing. The drinks were good. Staff was friendly and helpful. Cool vibe. It's a chill place and a great location. read more

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I'll keep it brief. Beef pho kolache is awesome. Salty Cambodian coffee hits the spot. Pastries go fast so come early. Plenty of outdoor patio space to enjoy your coffee and breakfast in peace. read more

This place has the best baked goods and epitomizes excellent fusion food. If a tv show came to Houston and wanted to understand our diversity in cuisine, I'd recommend this. The biscuit is a MUST TRY! The glaze on it is fire. read more

Went here for the first time because of the hype and was pretty disappointed. I ordered the Salty Cambodian coffee, pho kolache, pistachio baklava croissant and Chinese sausage brioche bun. My coffee had no standout flavor. I didn't taste any saltiness or condensed milk and just tasted like an average latte. The kolache was decent and actually had pho flavors, but the kolache was very soggy at the bottom so we had to flip it upside down so that the filling wouldn't fall out. The pistachio baklava croissant was very sweet, but this was expected since baklava is on the sweeter side. The Chinese sausage brioche bun was my least favorite. The sausage was chopped into small pieces and distributed throughout the bun and just had a really weird flavor. It was more sweet than savory and the sausage didn't really have any flavor. read more

Koffeteria - Pho Kolache, Pistachio Baklava Croissant, Chinese Sausage Brioche Bun - Bakeries Near Me - Houston, Texas

This new carrot cake scone slaps. They still have all the tried and true stuff like the blueberry muffin, croissants, and the fire ass sausage taco. read more

Koffeteria - Blackberry orange scone and a dark chocolate brioche - Bakeries Near Me - Houston, Texas

Let's be honest, this spot is no longer a hidden gem. Serving Cambodian munchies, iconic sweet treats, and creative coffees like "orange you glad it's cajeta", it's moreso a culinary community staple, one I feel honored to introduce to visiting friends! Their business hours are limited, and their parking is abysmal, but the second you enter their intimate wonderland of eclectic paradise and your lips touch one of their London fog rolls, you'll be assured it's 100% worth it. You may have tried this baby at West End or Segundo, but it's worth it ordering from the source. I tried a few new (to me) offerings this trip: Salty Cambodian latte (a koffeteria classic)-if you like smooth lattes this one will be your jam Beef pho kolache- this spicy little nugget is certainly worth ordering! Weekly special- milk & cookie brioche & double thick chocolate chip cookie- know the brioche has a surprise in the center :). Giant chocolate and peanut butter tart- I gave this one to a friend, and they seemed to enjoy it. All and all, while I look forward to the day that I spend less than the price of a fancy dinner on my pastry addiction, my culinary sweet tooth rates them a "hell ya"...the highest praise lol. read more

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