Ohh Macarons absolutely lived up to the hype. I tried a mix of flavors, and every single one was a…read morehit. The Banana Punch Monkey (yes, the trending one!) totally deserves its moment -- fun, nostalgic, and perfectly balanced without being too sweet. The s'mores flavor was rich and cozy with that toasted marshmallow vibe, the strawberry lemonade was bright and refreshing with just the right tartness, and the London Fog was so elegant and smooth, with a subtle tea-forward flavor that felt incredibly elevated. Beyond the macarons themselves, the experience really stood out. The owner was so lovely and sweet -- I got to learn about her passion behind the business, and it genuinely made the visit feel special. You can tell how much heart goes into everything she creates. The girl with black hair working there was also incredibly kind and helpful, which made the whole experience even better. All the macarons were fresh, beautifully made, and had that perfect chewy-meets-crisp texture. You can truly feel the care put into both the flavors and the presentation. If you're in Bothell (or even nearby), this place is 100% worth the stop. I'll definitely be back.

Fun Asian flavor macarons (matcha, ube, black sesame, yuzu...etc) and all types of dessert combos…read more I like to treat myself with the ice cream macaron sandwich on the go. Then take home a six pack or dozen. There are too many fun flavors you gotta try! On the Eastside as of now I haven't seen any macarons decorated and shaped in such cute ways! This is my go to macaron shop for parties to impress! Always clean! Friendly kind staff! I just discovered this time around there is a free parking lot for the building from the back entrance.

Last time I had stopped in at the OG R+M Dessert Bar on Seattle's Capitol Hill was back on 1/27/18!…read moreI learned that they have expanded to Bellevue in 2025. Today is their grand opening of their third site in downtown Edmonds (5/14/26). Perfect central location in the retail/restaurant/cafe/cocktail bar core and within walking distance from the Edmonds ferry terminal. Beautiful retail site with an assortment of merch available for purchase: hats, Tshirts, totes, NA bevs, wines, teas, ice cream, nuts, granola, boxed cookies, gourmet popcorn & snacks, and of course, the lovely refrigerated dessert case. I purchased two chocolate strawberry mousse domes. It's given me visions of pastry school, favorite entremets, and quality pâtisseries. A very welcoming site. Perfect for quality gifts or treats for family, friends, that special someone, or for yourself. Definitely a wonderful addition to downtown Edmonds!

My friend and I wandered into the dessert bar just before closing and grabbed their ice cream…read moresandwiches. I thought they had a really great selection of homemade goods, wine and other prepackaged goodies. The ice cream sandwiches were recommendation of the fellow working and he really hit the spot after dinner. Soft cookies, delicious homemade ice cream. The service was excellent and thought the store was quaint.

This bakery is in Alderwood Mall next to the Apple store. It's been here since November and will be…read morein place until April, perhaps longer. I'd love to see it become permanent because it's a great business. Owned and operated by an Egyptian-American couple, this small bakery offers traditional desserts made with top-quality ingredients and love, served with friendly, informative service. The tagline, "Crafting sweet moments with a sprinkle of culture," describes it perfectly. I bought the large Egyptian baklava. Super tasty. Flaky, Sweet and savory. They had both walnut and pistachio versions, and I opted for pistachio. Egyptian baklava does not use honey; instead, it uses sharbat (sweet syrup), which the baker makes with sugar, water, and lemon juice. Different but amazingly delicious. Support this small business pop-up so it can become permanent, please. Your taste buds will thank you.

Reham's Cake Gallery is absolutely beautiful, mashaAllah. From the moment you walk up to the…read moredisplay, you can see the elegance and attention to detail. Everything is styled so professionally with stunning gold accents and luxurious packaging -- it truly feels like a full experience, not just dessert shopping. I tried the kunafa and the Dubai chocolate cake, and both were incredible. The kunafa was perfectly golden and crispy on the outside with a creamy, sweet center -- not overly sweet, just right. The Dubai chocolate cake was rich and indulgent, layered beautifully with chocolate and pistachio and topped generously with crushed pistachios. Every bite tasted high quality and made with care. I also ended up buying so much decor because the setup was just that gorgeous. It's the perfect place to grab delicious desserts and beautiful pieces for your home or events. Highly recommend -- you won't leave empty-handed.

A hidden gem in Mill Creek. The food here is delicious. Croissant was flaky and moist, the tarts…read morehad a flavorful crust and delicious fruit topped up. Would definitely go again!

We've been making our way to various bakery hot spots in Seattle and decided to give this one in…read moreMill Creek a try. For context, our preference is French style sweet and savory pastries so our search typically leans that way. I'm not a culinary expert but I would describe Mon Amie as more hybrid than French. The pastries and cakes are beautiful, with a unique take on some traditional items. A big plus, they will heat your order for you which makes their baked items taste fresh and delicious. Lots of flakey layers and excellent and kind customer service. She deserves a 5+. The bakery is located in a strip mall and the seating area could probably use a quick hit with a broom but other than that, it's a nice little neighborhood spot.

Came in at 9:40am this morning, got the usual pastries but wow the cashier doesn't know respect. I…read morerequested military discount, I showed my drivers license that shows veteran on the bottom right of it and she has the audacity to say she needed the other veteran card. I mentioned to her I've gone to plenty of 85 locations including this one and have always showed my drivers license. She then proceeded to tell me she never done it this way and have to message her boss but less than 20 seconds later she just applies it. Gave attitude and all for what reason? She kept talking back to me, didn't care to maintain eye contact and pushed the bag full of pastries towards me like she didn't have a care. I always order sea salt caramel coffee and this is the first time it doesn't taste as it should... Unfortunately I didn't see a name tag but she gave attitude to the customer behind me as well, hopefully it doesn't continue for the rest of the customers who's undeserving of that. Even if you have a bad day, doesn't mean you should project it onto people especially customers. Who wants to start their morning with bad coffee and even worse attitude? Management should go through trainings especially customer service and valid military IDs for active members and veterans.

I stopped by 85C to hang out and read for a couple of hours while my car was getting repaired…read morenearby. This was at 8AM - first time I've visited an 85 this early and I wasn't expecting it to actually be decently busy! They also had the boba ready at 8AM and I couldn't resist getting a drink as well. Boba Milk Tea, Medium, 25% Sweet ($4.85) - I've only gotten boba in the afternoon from 85C, most recently from the Lynnwood location, and it wasn't very good at all. I'm guessing they don't rotate the boba at all, so ordering it earlier is better. The boba at 8AM is actually pretty good with a surprisingly decent chew and bounce and a good sweetness on the exterior that's also sticky and soft. The pearls aren't really consistent in size, but are consistent in texture, which is more important. For the tea - 50% sweet is usually way too sweet for me at 85C. 25% is good and not too sweet. Unfortunately there isn't much tea flavor and it mainly tastes milky and creamy. Milk Tea Rating: 3/5 Boba Rating: 4/5 White Chocolate Strawberry ($2.60) - Very soft bun with the typical artificial strawberry flavor. The bun is super soft with a nice subtle bounce. Small pieces of softened white chocolate are embedded in the strawberry flavored cream on the inside. It's a well balanced bun that's sweet but not cloying. (4/5) Overall this is a pretty decent 85°C. Very convenient to visit to pick up fresh bread after grocery shopping at Ranch. Bathrooms - Two unisex rooms

Fresh pies! Not too sweet but just perfect. Flakey crust but not too thick. Seasonal flavors like…read morestrawberry rhubarb and peach as well as staples like apple berry and apple. Small cafe with seating to enjoy your slice of pie or pie shake. Good spot to stop by if visiting to try a regional fruit pie like Marionberry that was first cultivated in Oregon. Very sweet staff and the line moves quickly. Ample parking and very accessible friendly with open space

Very yummy pies - my favorite are the Marionberry and the Chocolate Pecan pies…read more I've had other ones and they're fine but the 2 above are definitely still my top favorites. They have good crusts. Go early as they do sell out.

Fabulous soft crepes in the mall. I think they may be doing a name change as it now says "Sweet…read moreParadise". I had the Mr Bestie which was chocolate, banana & strawberries & tasted sweet & delicious. They close tomorrow & will re-open in an actual store front in the mall (right now it's just a kiosk), probably around December 2025.

Needed a quick caffeine fix while at the Alderwood mall and Starbucks (equals burnt coffee in my…read morebook) is never an option for me. The shop is a kiosk that serves the usual coffees and pastries. But it seems that their specialty is the crepes, which were very enticing. However, I was there for caffeine. At the moment of truth, I talked myself into the Moroccan tea with mint. The mint was not overpowering. With hints of floral notes and just enough sweetness, I enjoyed it very much. I have no other experiences of Moroccan tea to compare with, but this was delightful. Will have to try the crepes next time.

Great handmade chocolates with so many flavors! I bought the blood orange, huckleberry and sea salt…read morecaramel chocolates. They were super tasty and had the perfect tempered snap to them. I also got the chocolate covered ginger which is one of my favorites. The server at the counter was very friendly and helpful when asking about recommendations. It's a quaint shop in the mall with huge life-size chocolate sculptures decorating the space.

A high end chocolate retailer near me!? Yes please! After finding out about Chocolate Man, I…read moredecided to hold a couverture tasting session with some friends and went to Chocolate Man as my first stop. This shop, located right under Third Place Commons, smells heavenly. The rich aroma of melted chocolate seeps out of the store throughout what seems to be the entire mall. Chcoolate Man sells a wide variety of feves/disks, chocolate sculptures, truffles, confections - basically anything a chocolate lover could want. I especially love how they have smaller 1/2 pound bags instead of most high end shops that sell a minimum of 1 pound or 500g. It's great for someone who just wants a bit for tastings and for snacking on afterwards! They also have samples of everything to help decide. For our final tasting, we went with eight types of couverture (three from Chocolate Man) and four types of typical grocery store chocolate chips. Guittard Onyx 72% ($8.31 per half pound) - I tried this one but didn't buy it. This chocolate gives a really intense dark chocolate flavor. Very single note on my tongue. Think of a high quality dark chocolate blend, but amp up that flavor by 5x. It seems great for recipes that just need a really strong dark chocolate flavor without too much complexity. Felchlin Maracaibo 65% ($21.46 per half pound) - It starts off with a bit of a flowery and perfumy aroma, then descends into a very pleasing balanced acidity and smoothness, combined with a bit of a spiced flavor. It's an excellent snacking chip. My favorite of the entire array of 12. Ranked 1/12 Guittard Coucher du Soleil 72% ($9.70 per half pound) - Definitely a darker chocolate, less sweet with pleasing astringency, maybe a little smoky, smooth with some slight red fruit notes on the finish. It's a little strange because the taste between different chips varies a little, with some being more fruity than others. I'm not sure what the cause is. It's a good snacking chip that never gets tiresome to eat and it seems to be good for recipes that require a high quality chocolate that's generally neutral flavored with only slight complexity. Ranked 4/12 Valrhona Manjari 64% ($20.99 per half pound) - Starts with pleasing cocoa flavor but then a second or two later develops an intensely tangy berry flavor that spreads throughout the entire mouth. The flavor is so strong that I find it very difficult to eat more than one feve at a time. It's definitely more of a sipping chip than snacking. Ranked 5/12 Chocolate Man is a fantastic store for any chocolate lover. They even have a little stamp rewards card for freebies every $100 spent. I'll definitely be back for more in the future.