All I wanted for my 30th birthday was a bourgeois cake, and my husband (with the help of Meringue) delivered! I gave him my wish list of cake design inspo and let him run wild. He just found one he liked and sent the inspo to them and they brought it to life. Simple in design, but damn tasty in execution. Looking forward to more birthdays as an excuse for more delicious cakes! read more

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Stopped here for an afternoon pick-me-up and was not disappointed! Apparently baker Jen has been a Food Network baking champion three times?! When we saw that sign we had to stop in. A handful of options to pick from, and I loved seeing two GF options. I got the brownie cookie, and it was fabulous! For beverages I got chai - it wasn't very warm and only filled 3/4 way, so I had to go back and ask them to fill the rest with hot water. My partner got a pumpkin cold brew and he loved it! He picked a vanilla sprinkles cupcake - there was only one left, and he was pretty bummed: it was stale and pretty flavorless. I think we picked wrong on a few things, but the brownie cookie and pumpkin cold brew were delish! read more

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Ordered a 10 inch Malted Milk Chocolate birthday cake for my husband. This cake is his favorite and this one was perfect. Just the right balance of chocolate and malt flavors with a generous buttercream frosting. Love Meringue Bakery and they never disappoint. read more

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Awesome cake from Meringue and great coffee from Nom!! Love the Food Network award and credibility. Service was kind and efficient. Ambiance had an excellent coffee shop vibe and neat displays of goods read more

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We tried quiches, cookies and cinnamon buns. All terrific!!! They know what they are doing here and I'll bet money everything they make is amazing. Cute interior so you could stay and nibble if you want. read more

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Since I was planning to visit La Crosse, a stop at Meringue Bakery was #1 on my must-see list. I really wanted to try one of Jen's famous cakes, so I pre-ordered a 4" 4-layer almond flavored white cake with buttercream and raspberry jam filling. Oh. My. Goodness. Possibly THE BEST cake I have ever had the opportunity to taste! DO heed the sticker on the box to store cake in the fridge, but let cake warm-up to room temperature to fully enjoy it. #1 Must-see on my list totally exceeded my expectations! Love this bakery!! read more

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For a morning bun, chocolate chip cookie, and americano - this was the perfect weekend stop :) So flaky and delicious!! read more

We stopped here for a mid afternoon treat passing through La Crosse and it did not disappoint. We figured we had to get the lemon meringue tart if the bakery was named Meringue and we did NOT regret it. It was beautiful- both texture and flavor. Very tasty and well-balanced. Would definitely get again!! We also tried the chocolate chip cookie which was great mix of crunch and chewiness AND it had sea salt on which is a small touch that I love! Although we did not eat inside, the place was decorated very cute and on brand with a delicious bakery. Masks are worn inside and they have up sneeze guards on the counter for ordering. Would love to come back and try a sandwich as well! This will be a stop we make again driving through La Crosse- especially to get the lemon meringue tart again read more

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If I could give more than 5 stars, I would! Meringue Bakery created the most delicious wedding cake we could have ever hoped for - as tasty as it was beautiful! Not only that, they were able to accommodate several allergies to create this masterpiece vegan and gluten free! We had more people than we could count come up to us to tell us how incredible this cake tasted. Thank you, Meringue, for making our special day even sweeter ;) And a special shout out to Tracy for delivering the cake, safe and sound. You went above and beyond by decorating the cake with fresh flowers we supplied despite this not being something you anticipated. We appreciate you more than words can express! read more

I only noticed this bakery because I pass by it each morning when I head into work. I really wanted to try out their baked goods because they looked amazing and I love supporting local businesses. We decided to stop in Sunday mid-morning to check out what they had to offer. Inside the bakery there was a very chill vibe, it was quaint, and an overall cute place. They have a few outdoor seating options and a few tables inside if you want to stay for a while. They offered coffee drinks and café items (e.g. sandwiches, paninis, quiche, etc...) if you wanted a quick bite. We ordered everything to-go, and got their jumbo chocolate and sea salt cookie, strawberry danish, orange-passionfruit French macaron, and morning bun. The cookie was very rich, almost too rich, and we could not finish it even between the two of us, it was good, but not my favorite. The danish was tasty, the filling had fresh strawberries slices on it which was an excellent touch in my opinion, however, the pastry was a bit too dry. The macaron was very light, and fluffy, and not too sweet, which was much appreciated. Mostly the orange flavor came through and I didn't taste much of the passionfruit, but it was still very good. We both agreed that the morning bun was our favorite item. It was flaky, but not dry, had the right amount of sweetness, and the cinnamon was not too overpowering. I can see why it's so popular. I stopped again later that week for a quick bite. I ordered their Greek feta quiche. It was pretty tasty and seasoned well. The pastry was flaky and not dry. The filling was cheesy, rich, and creamy. The tomatoes added a nice pop of acidity to balance and round out the flavors. The quiche came with a mixed greens salad topped with fresh strawberries and a side of balsamic vinaigrette, the salad was just okay. Overall though, it was a pretty good lunch. Because this bakery is located in the middle of downtown, you will have to find street parking or park in a parking structure. If you're ever in downtown this place is worth a visit if you are feeling peckish, or want to rest your feet for a bit, I'd recommend it. read more

We stopped to get an apple pie. We ended up getting cupcakes and an apple pie. The cupcakes were delicious but I was very disappointed in the apple pie that we brought to the family Thanksgiving. The pie was expensive and tasteless. read more

I ordered a single slice of German chocolate cake to-go. $8 plus tax. Ouch! Took it home for later. One bite and it went into the garbage. The cake was dry. German chocolate has a cooked coconut gooey filling. This had a dry, very large cut dried coconut that was crunchy. The frosting was same-old type, not what I should expect on this cake or from a specialty bakery. Too bad. read more

The desserts are insane at Meringue!! I've had the pleasure to enjoy baked goods in more than 45 states here in the US, and then in many countries around the world. This quaint spot in La Crosse is in my TOP 3 -- globally. I've never bought 1 slice of cake, I get at least 3....and also take a whole cake out of the case as well. The European buttercream is ever so light and delicious it melts in your mouth. The flavor profiles are incredible. They do a fantastic job with fruit curds! Don't walk here - RUN!!! I'm a total cake snob and I don't mind saying that. When I die, bury me with a piece of cake from Meringue. read more

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The service here was AWFUL. I waited 25 minutes to get the wrong size and flavor ice coffee and tea. To remedy the coffee, they poured the 12 oz serving in 24 oz cup and added more ice. That's not to mention it was sweetened when I asked for non sweet. The tea was also the wrong size and required them to rebrew more (adding additional time to my stay). While I waited, I watched one couple walk out because the line didn't move at all for 15 minutes, and I watched one poor woman get the wrong drink TWICE! I'm sure the award winning truffles are great, but I won't ever know because my girlfriend and I are never going back. read more

The service was excellent, very kind ladies and positive environment. My coffee and croissant were amazing!

Just passing through and wanted a baked good so stopped in here. Super cute and very friendly staff. Would like to try the coffee next time. I got the classic buttercream confetti cake slice. It was incredible. It was a bit pricey, I think around $7, but it was big and fresh so it was worth it. I will definitely come back. read more

The morning buns are to die for! The gf brownie cookie, the gf coconut macaroons, the cobblestone cookies, and quiche are all amazing! Yes, it is a little expensive, but it is so worth it. I have never been disappointed with any items from Meringue Bakery. The owner, Jen, is such a sweetheart too! read more

I ordered the gluten free chocolate cherry balsamic cake. I chose the Monet decorations (minus the macarons) from their look book. It was beautiful and one of the best cakes I've ever had. The edible sign was excellent quality chocolate. The cake was moist and melted in my mouth. My favorite part was the buttercream frosting. It was smooth, only slightly sweet and so creamy. Emma, the front of house manager, was very nice and easy to work with. I will definitely be ordering more cakes in the future. read more

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Honestly, this bakery was sold as the next coming of Christ. What I go was an over priced, Sahara Desert dry cupcake that was inedible. Two bites and i the trash it went. Save your money folks cause it appears being on television has gone to their head. read more

I fell in love with Jen's Potato Chip Cake a couple years ago and wanted to get one as a gift to the in-laws. Since her bakery has seasonal offerings, this particular cake was not available but Jen recommended a new seasonal item that I should try. I included a picture of the Pineapple Upside Down Cake that I got! Meringue Bakery & Cafe offers the best baked goods from unique offerings like her Potato Chip Cake to her one-of-a-kind Pineapple Upside Down Cake. In addition to her ever-changing seasonal items, they have the best pastry offerings. Just ask the staff for recommendations! read more

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A literal slice of heaven. All the food is well made and balanced. What should be soft and delicate a soft and delicate but should be crispy is crispy when there's chocolate it's chocolatey and lemon is lemony. Scones were tender and flaky. read more

We have gotten cakes from here for special occasions and they are a bit pricey, but delicious. Order the strawberry croissant if you eat in! It's so good. read more

I tried to go this Sunday. The hours listed on Yelp are not correct. I went there at 8:00 am, the lights were on and people were working but they were closed. The door said they would be open at 9:00. I went back at 10 and they were closed despite posted hours on door read more

If I could give it a zero star I would. We had ordered a very beautiful wedding cake that we had seen on the website we changed one small detail. We changed it from gold to silver but we wanted it to look exactly the same! They didn't communicate with us about anything after we ordered the cake. We picked up the cake, they didn't even show us it to see if it was what we wanted. Once again zero communication!!!....We got it home and noticed that they didn't put the pearls on the bottom of the cake, as you can see there is craking, and there should also be a second flower on top. There should be white pearls inside the flowers....not silver!!! Its as if they ran out of white pearls, "ohhh they wont even notice this giant glop of crap in the center of the flower". It also didnt taste fresh it was so hard and dry, as if it had been frozen for a while. Honestly I would never go here again.. when you spend alot of money you expect to get what you paid for. I had such high hopes and expectations but received such poor service. read more

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Very very good food. However, the service needs some serious attention. Quick recap of our last few experiences. 1. Wife and I both ordered the same meal and paid at the counter. We were the only ones in the restaurant. Wife's food came out. Waited 10 minutes and still hadn't seen my food. Appeared like they were working in the back so we gave it another 5 minutes. Finally went to the counter and they forgot to make the order. I can understand, things happen. 2. We call ahead to order for pick up. They give us a time. We show up right at the time provided. They had not started the order. 3. Wanted to give it another shot. Went online on a Saturday to see what time they opened. Figured we would skip the call ahead and just go order in person. Store hours for weekends are listed as 7:30-3:30 on google for Saturday's. Got there at 8:15, they don't open until 9 so we decided we would go Sunday. 4. Sunday we call ahead to check what time they open and to put an order in. They said they open at 9. We put our order in. We show up around 9:15 and they hadn't started the order yet. I'm in the car while my wife is inside waiting. 9:35 and still no food. Giving two stars because the food is so good. Service not so much. read more

I came here to pick up a to-go lunch. Over the past year i have ordered cakes from this bakery but this is my first time trying the food. Like everyone says the menu is not too large and everything is pretty rich. I got the ham and cheese on foccicia and the Greek quiche along with the soup which was coconut on my visit. Additionally i got what was listed as the couscous salad but really was quinoa. Everything was very good and very heavy, while I was there u got the malted milk chocolate cake which was really the crown jewel for me! And i additionally got a chocolate tart that was also loved dearly. The listed menu vs what is actually there from an ingredient standpoint is subject to change so check in with them, the staff was very helpful. It's pricy... all of this came out to close to $50 but the portion sizes are decent and the taste is really good. I hope they will branch out and make some more options for sandwiches. It's a pretty restaurant as well with minimal seating available check it out read more

My husband and I went to the coffee shop "Bean Juice" and we had a Meringue cupcake. It was one of the best tasting cakes I have ever tried. Since then we have gone twice, directly to the Meringue bakery, to get cupcakes. The frosting is always delicious, but the cake part of the cupcakes are as dry as Death Valley. The first time it was dry, we thought it was a fluke. This last time, at four dollars a small cupcake, we were thoroughly disgusted. We purchased them on a Saturday, thinking that people buy bakery goods on weekends and it might be different. Hopefully it would be fresh. Nope. The cupcakes are beautiful on the outside, but just like cheerleaders in high school, terrible on the inside. I won't be back. read more

Wow! The bakery didn't disappoint! The One cookie was the best tasting cookie my 16 year old son and husband ever had!! Definitely a must try bakery when visiting or needing a reason to travel to La Crosse, Wisconsin! read more

I stopped at Meringue bakery yesterday and they put together the best picnic that we have ever had! They don't have a HUGE choice on the menu, but everything that we had was terrific. Jennifer Barney, the owner and winner of some of the FoodTV's baking contests, was there yesterday, and she came out immediately to greet me personally. I explained to her my need for a picnic supper for four of us, and I also shared that we hadn't tried anything from her new café menu yet. She suggested that we have all of the sandwiches put on croissants, instead of bread, and she instructed the assistants to line the rolls with spinach so that things wouldn't get soggy. That's just the kind of top-notch service that you can expect at Meringue! I also ordered slices of two different types of cakes that were in her bakery case, and when I got home, I divided the cakes so that the four of us could have a taste of each. Both were good, but it was a little bit too hot outside for the balsamic chocolate... It tasted great but it was just a little heavy for the evening's weather. The lavender blackberry cake, however, was out of this world! Moist cake with a very mid level sweet frosting...maybe Italian buttercream...? It was perfect for a hot night! Jennifer agreed with all my choices, naturally, but she did suggest that perhaps the shortbread cookies would travel better to the picnic. They were packaged and on the shelf in the bakery, so normally I might have purchased them for my family and me, but not for guests. What a mistake that would have been! I might even say that those shortbread bars, crusted with sugar on top, were the hit of the whole evening! To be honest, one of those fabulous croissants filled with an unusual but delicious chicken salad, and then finished off with the lavender cake or the shortbread cookie would have been a perfect meal! This café just opened at exactly the time that the quarantine started, so normally I might say that her timing could've been better. However, at 12:30 yesterday afternoon, the line was socially distanced but FULL. And I would say that's got to be a reflection of the taste and quality of what they offer on their menu. What a great addition to La Crosse's food scene! read more

My wife stop by yesterday to get a few cupcakes. First of all we were surprised that they were $4 each but people say they are worth it. So not true. They were very dry, hard and tasted old. My wife and I think that they were at least a day old. Most bakery I go to will tell you if the are a day old. I will say the frosting was good. I know the sign out side the won the food channel bakery contest but it was not because these cupcakes. Won't being going back read more

The baked goods might be amazing but I wouldn't know. I waited in a line today for over 20 minutes and never got served. 4 other people walked out that came in after me, I finally left. Not once was I acknowledged as I waited with 4 customers, 2 groups of 2 in front of me. read more

Stopped yesterday on my way home from work. I worked at a place nearby where the owner delivered cookies and they were always good, so I thought I'd give the new location a try. I got four items to take home for my girls and they we're all amazing. One was lemon meringue, one tiramisu, one strawberry and one chocolate with gold flakes - everything was incredible! read more

As usual, Meringue was great today. Even with Jen Barney out while competing on the Food Network her staff continues with their great products. The Lavendar & Blackberry was scrumptious. Espresso was great. Only issue was the latte seemed extremely light on Coffee. But we go to the Meringue for the food! Thats always great! read more

Picked up an almond croissant today and it is EXCELLENT. It seems like they have a fine grasp of French patisserie!

Stopped in just because we were walking by on Sunday morning and boy were we glad! The berry scone with lemon curd was delightful with a wonderful texture. My husband's Onion and bacon quiche was filling and perfect in a fall morning. The morning bun was flaky, tasty and made me wish we had brought more home! Also glad we picked up some toffee. A very pleasant breakfast- all served with care and safety in mind. A wonderful find. read more

Great service and food from everyone expect hippie Quinn. Very rude to customers and coworkers from what I noticed while I was standing in line. Dreads are inappropriate for work (dirty looking). read more

I had a lavender blackberry cake delivered to my daughter at UWL. The cake was beautiful and arrived exactly when scheduled. She and her friends all raved about how delicious it was. Will definitely stop in when I am next in town! read more