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4.8 (55 reviews)
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Closed 12:00 pm - 5:00 PM
Updated 3 weeks ago

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Komal H.

Maca is located in Somerville, Boston. I was in the neighborhood for a restaurant review and stumbled upon this incredibly cute place. The store is very small and is decorated with cute little things. The macarons we ordered were good but I wasn't a big fan of mochi. We ordered 3 macarons and my favorite was red velvet for sure. I liked the macarons for they were well balanced in taste and texture. Mochi did not stand out for me. It definitely lacked taste. The service was ok. It seemed the lady behind the counter hadn't smiled in a long time. I truly wish I could give this place 5/5.

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Meaghan M.

I ordered custom macaroons for a bachelorette party in Somerville. It was super last minute but she allowed me to order with the expedited fee and they were perfect! These are the best macaroons and my maca snob friend/bride was delighted with these! Thank you for this delightful addition to the bachelorette party!

MacFatty - a double sized Macaron with cookies n cream filling, a collaboration with a bakery in Salem.
Vijay N.

Good macarons, but wait until they warm up!! The tiny shop is full of interesting and creative macaron flavors, and I was greeted with a smile and lots of explanations about the options! In the end I opted for the mega-size MacFatty, filled with a an edible cookies n cream cookie dough. At first bite, the macaron was just okay - the filling was amazing, but the macaron was just a bit too chewy in the mouth for me, and didn't taste super fresh. I stuck the other half in my pocket and continued on with my day. Later, I tried the rest of the macaron and it was amazing - exactly the texture I was hoping for. The other thing you notice when you walk in the shop is how cold it is - I think they do this for the mochi and ice cream. The effect of the cold seems to be making the macarons too chewy. I would definitely come back to get macarons to take away, but would consider putting these by the fire pit to warm them up a little if you're eating in the market!

amazing macarons!
Jacqueline C.

I've been obsessed with Maca for the last year+ after stumbling upon it's Instagram page. We happened to be within an hour and a half of Boston so we made the trip and it was SO worth it! First off, Bow Market is actually the cutest thing in the world! Around the corner from the street, and a former parking garage is now this lively local business hub of art and food and cute outdoor seating. Maca is front and center when you walk up. The QR code made it super easy to order and we got our macarons within 10 minutes. They were a perfect consistency, perfect chewiness, and the flavors were perfectly balanced! I got a red velvet, salted caramel, jasmine green tea, fruity pebbles, creme brûlée, and lavender honey all flavors were incredible!! The colors were so vibrant they were just fun to eat! Definitely recommend a stop at Maca!

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Jamie L.

The absolute best tasting, best looking, best texture, best EVERYTHING macarons I ever tried. I discovered Maca when the owner Tamy just moved into her Bow Market spot over a year ago. Her character macarons on Instagram caught my attention right away. Pokemon, animals, movies, unicorns, everything turned into a macaron. I was beyond excited to try one. And let me tell you....I knew on the first bite that I was hooked. The texture, soft with a slight chew. You knew they were fresh. Even the shop hit you with that fresh macaron smell. It was perfect. The flavor came through strongly. I wanted to try them all. And a year later, I've eaten a lot of them! Whenever I'm in Boston, I have to visit Maca. Not just because the owner is one of the most amazing people I have ever met, but her macarons truly cannot be skipped. Nothing can compare to them. For my birthday last year, I had a custom macaron crafted after my cat. I loved it! I ate it all while watching Game of Thrones haha. She also has an array of beverages, mochi ice cream, and other miscellaneous treats. There are cute items around the store for purchase! Without a doubt, visit Maca and try everything!

Unicorn Macaron (ig: tmfoodies)
Tiffany D.

This is by far, one of the cutest shops I've ever been to. When you're looking for a cute twist with unique flavors for macarons, definitely head over to maca!! Tamy is super nice and helpful. I got the unicorn macaron (the filling reminded me of birthday cake) and two ice cream mochis. All were super delicious. There were also some interesting macaron flavors (like boba milk tea). I'm definitely coming back to try out more!!

Kristen S.

Best Macarons I've ever had, hands down-no contest. Ordered online for my birthday month. They came within 3 days of ordering in great packaging and an ice pack. I ordered a sample of 12. The fruity pebbles and blood orange were by far my ultimate favorites but none of the others disappointed! They offer gluten and gluten free. Will be ordering again very soon and if I'm in the area will be sure to make a pit stop!

Christine F.

The CUTEST macarons ever made by the sweetest owner. It's a pretty small shop with no sitting room inside. But that's okay because there are lots of tables outside heh. Tamy is so good at what she does, and her designs change every so often. There's Pokémon ones, other animal ones, etc etc. Even the plain looking macarons are always perfect looking. My favorite was the blueberry limoncello!

Gorgeous macarons!
Kim Y.

Huge hit! I ordered 100 macarons. Each one perfectly gorgeous, beautiful color and of course delicious! Just as I asked for. I couldn't even get a picture of my macaron tower before my guests went for them. That's how popular they were. On top of that the communication, the ease of payment, and the expectation of what I ordered was on point. So easy. As a bride to be, I don't need any more added stress to my planning so I'm really really appreciative of Tamy!

Pokémon characters!
Kristen B.

So much yes! Amazing, traditional French macarons. All the classic flavors and some fun flavors. I love that Tamy does themed boxes around holidays- her characters are always so cute! Super high quality printing for personalized macas for events. I've done multiple custom orders for baby showers and they looked great! This is a one woman owned and operated business and she's killing it.

cute packaging
Sarah T.

First, Tammy's customer service is ON POINT. I had discovered her business last minute and saw that she could make a macaron cake which I thought what a great idea!! I contacted her directly on IG and thankfully she was able to bake the cake for me for the next day. I also ordered regular macarons and cute character ones too. My friend absolutely loved everything and the flavors were fun and unique! The packaging for everything was lovely as well. I would highly recommend getting your macarons here!! Also, I found everything to be reasonably priced for macarons so it was definitely worth it! #supportsmallbusiness

Nicky E.

I finally made it to maca after drooling over their Instagram for ages. The trip to Somerville did not disappoint - the macarons are light, tasty, interesting flavors, and simply gorgeous. The owner is super friendly and kind as well! Do yourself a favor and head to maca! You will not be disappointed.

Amazingly delicious custom macarons from Maca Boston!
Jamie B.

I ordered a custom macaron order from maca recently, and I'm already truly obsessed with this place! The owner was incredibly sweet and responsive throughout the whole ordering process, helping make sure that my custom macarons (we had a logo printed onto the vanilla flavor) came out looking great. She was also super flexible in working with me to arrange a pickup time that worked with the holiday schedule, which was extremely appreciated. Exceptional customer service goes a long way in my book, and Tamy truly goes that extra mile to make sure all her customers come away delighted. In terms of the macarons themselves - they were wonderful! Terrific texture and perfect flavor (I'm a sucker for classic vanilla). They held up great, and I appreciated that the company's website advises to refrigerate or freeze the macarons until just before serving, which kept these guys in tip-top shape until it was time to dig in. We used these macarons as a prize for a family trivia event, and they were a big hit! I can't wait to try all the other flavors, and I would absolutely hit up maca again if I needed a fun treat for another special event!

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SO good. The texture is just divine. I wish we could've gone back to get more before we left the area! :(

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The best Macas you'll ever have. Go local. Tamy is a true boss and never disappoints.

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Small perfect bites. A worthwhile splurge. And lots of fun little extra merchandise to take in while you are there.

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