I had Macarons for the very first time from this place a few months ago and I am still thinking about them! OMG yes! I loved them. crispy yet so soft and SO flavorful! I ordered them from DoorDash and everything arrived so perfectly! I ordered the box of 12 containing: Cotton Candy Lavender and honey Taro Passion fruit milk chocolate Mango Creme Brulee Cherry dark chocolate vanilla lemon poppy seed Champagne Salted caramel Rose petal They all were so delicious! The rose petal I had to say was not my most favorite (not because its bad, I just personally not a fan of rose flavored things, but I had to give a chance) From a southern girl from Georgia's perspective I say treat yourself! read more

They are ok. But I do notice that they are not all consistent in terms of their macarons. So I got a box of 8 macarons for $16. And some are fresh and fluffy and some not so much. The cotton candie wasn't too fresh. They were not too fluffy tasting. The earl grey was fresh (maybe freshly made on the day). They were sweet but the right amount of sweetness to them. Good size as well. Well overall, good selections of flavor. Its near 17th Ave (trendy location). I can see parking to be difficult to find. read more

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Planning a destination wedding can be a challenge. With all the different moving parts, making sure everything comes together just as you envision it feels like a monumental task. I feel very fortunate to have chosen Ollia as the baker our for our wedding macarons. From first contacting them through our final communication, everyone was helpful. They offered advice about flavors as well as how best to preserve the macarons over the handful of days they would have to survive between pickup and the wedding ceremony. They were utterly delicious, and seemed as though they'd been created that very day. I was truly delighted with how sumptuous and beautiful our macarons looked and tasted. Our guests raved about our macaroons, and when the display tower went missing, the staff at Ollia was gracious and accommodating. I would unreservedly recommend Ollia macarons for any occasion! read more

Ollia Macarons & Tea - Honey lavender, Champagne, and Raspberry macarons from Ollia - Macarons Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

This is Calgary's staple spot for macarons, coming from a macaron lover. Ollia is consistent in taste and quality, keeping a long list of flavours as constants and rotating a few seasonals as well. The fillings are creamy and dreamy -- among the best are the creme brûlée (with a caramel centre) and pistachio. They also offer teas and have a selection of treats packaged to go; try their caramels! read more

Ollia Macarons & Tea - Assorted Macarons - Macarons Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

I love a good macaron and this place does not disappoint! They make gluten free macarons none the less and their lavender lemonade is incredible! read more

Ollia definitely has the best macarons in the city! Their macarons actually taste like their intended flavours and are genuine. They don't taste artificial or overly sweet and the shop itself is just so cute! I like that they offer a stamp card so you can get free macarons with continuous purchases! I think their prices are also reasonable, $16 for a box of 8! They're the cutest gift to give and everybody loves them! My favourite for sure is the passionfruit milk chocolate - but I recently tried the Peppermint from their holiday collection and really liked that too. To be honest I like them all! They also offer macaron baking classes which we tried several years ago. It was fun, but a little bit pricey, but definitely a good experience. read more

Ollia Macarons & Tea - a box of macarons - Macarons Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

I love macarons, but rarely visit By Ollia because of parking! Made it here the other day and picked up a 7-flavour box for 14$ which seems to be the standard rate for macarons in Calgary these days. The flavour assortment was good, and I picked up one savoury macaron (maple bacon) out of curiousity as my 'bonus' 7th macaron - the sensation was a bit odd but the bacon flavour definitely came through! Their iced teas are also very good, though I wish they used a filter to poor as I had a lot of loose leaf bits in my tea at the bottom, which weren't as pleasant to drink! The store decor is beautiful and the staff are so helpful. I'll definitely be back... when parking permits! read more

Ollia Macarons & Tea - Macarons Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

My favs. Definitely one of my all time favs. Not a lot of people think of tea and macarons but seriously, how classy is that pairing??? What's unique about Ollia is that along with the traditional sweet macarons, the Parisian macaron trained chef uses savoury flavours for their macarons making them more aligned with the Pierre Hermes style macaron vs the Lauduree kind which is more popular here. So what's a savoury macaron? *whisky chocolate *fig and balsamic *maple bacon *blue cheese pear and pecan Flavors ftw. Now what about presentation? Even sized shells and beautiful feet. This is edible art! Come by to Ollia while exploring 17th! You won't regret it. read more

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I'll start off by saying, I wish I could give this place 10 stars. Before discovering Ollia's, I resorted to corbeaux for macarons. Well let me tell you, when my Fiancé brought these home to me, I shrieked out of joy! We even snuck a few in before dinner. I tried a variety of flavours ranging from, white peach raspberry to matcha green tea and just about everything in between. As if the flavours weren't enough, the texture was out of this world. So classic and tasted as if I were back in Paris. We are now considering their classes for Macaronage and also considering having a macaron tower from them instead of a wedding cake! Completely blown away. Sooo good! read more

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Stopped in with my girlfriend today for some loose leaf tea and a sample box of macaroons $14 box of 7 (earl grey, salted caramel, cotton candy, pistachio, passion fruit, lavender, and ?blue cheese pecan and something). Super fresh, soft and ooey gooey. Packaged nicely, great for gifts. A couple of small table for two out front, but generally it's a stop and go. Update: Alright I did it! My first attempt at baking macarons under the direct supervision of David (the owner with a beautiful accent) thank you for your patience. Super fun class and no baking experience required, $100 per person you can sign up online, classes do fill up fast. I would try to get your own group of peeps together (minimum of 8) to get your own class going. I got to take home 32 of my own creations, white chocolate raspberry, Italian style meringue and red velvet without food coloring (I am thoroughly impressed with myself) and sample a couple of the stores while I sipped tea and waiting for the shells to bake. Wear comfy shoes, my class was 2.5 hours. Now I just need someone to buy me a kitchen aid.. read more

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During my visit to Alberta, I stopped by three bakeries that had French Macarons. Ollia had the most expensive ($2.25 each) out of the three. I usually do a test where I only order 1 or 2 macarons and then try them. If I like them, I come back and order a half dozen or more, if not I just leave. I really liked the flavors that they had! They had a macaroon flavored macaron which I thought was GENIUS. I decided just to purchase their creme brulee flavored macaron. What I didn't like about their macarons was the texture. There's many interpretations to macarons on how the texture should be. I feel like the standard texture you would expect for a macaron would that the outer shell is a little crispy and the center is fluffy and chewy. The macaron itself did not have a crispy outer shell, it wasn't really fluffy. The inside was a bit moist and super chewy, which was a bit unpleasant. The flavor was really good though! I definitely thought of creme brulee when I bit into it, which I appreciated. The workers here are also really nice! I just didn't really like the texture and price of the macarons, especially for the size. read more

Ollia Macarons & Tea - Macarons! They even have a macaroon flavored macaron! - Macarons Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

By far, aside from Laduree, Ollia has one of the best macarons in Calgary. Eating gluten free is quite a pain when it comes to having desserts but thank goodness for Ollia's macarons, such craving is met if not surpassed. Lindsay and Dave's place in Mount Royal Village is a chic and really pleasant place for dessert. We met them when they were very new in the business and really glad they are doing well as they truly have the passion and love of what they do. Personally, I like their savory flavored macarons while hubby loved the sweet variety. read more

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If I were a store, this is the store I would want to be. Ollia is a girly, glam, decadent, delicious oasis. This shop carries a ton of marvelous macaron flavours. As the seasons change so do the flavours. I love, LOVE, the Rocher (hazelnut-chocolate), mint-chocolate, salted caramel and that is just naming a few... this list could go on and on forever. It's $14 for a box of 7. At first, it seems a bit pricey but it is definitely worth the price tag. The macarons are filling and I have yet to finish a box-- but believe me I am up for that challenge!! Along with the macarons they do serve tea, which I didn't try because I spent a hardy lump-sum on the treats-- but I do recall the tea lattes costing about $4.50. And they have baking classes too! Like, c'mon! Ollia is worthy of a 5-star rating! read more

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Can't go near 17th without hitting up Ollia. Scrumptious macarons. There are too many yummy flavor combinations to choose from, so my hubby and I like to order a bunch to share and then take a bite of each flavor. We also took the Macaron Baking Class a few years ago which was such a fun date night. We had tons to take home too, so it was definitely worth the cost. read more

Ollia Macarons & Tea - Scrumptious French macaron - Macarons Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

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One of the great places to get quality Macarons to paid perfectly well with tea or coffee. The service was great and helpful. The texture was perfect for me, crunch on the outside while soft on the inside. Any flavors with Chocolates & Earl Gray are my favorite. It is a little pricey for me, but you get what you pay for. read more

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Great Macarons. I love stopping by when I'm in the area and getting a couple. Always fun to try something different. Also the YYC hot chocolate fest beverage is amazing. It was described to me as their Ferraro rocher macaron in liquid form, and I'd say that's pretty accurate. The whipped cream on it is almost better than the hot chocolate. Would recommend trying it while it's around. read more

Fist off, let's just talk about the pronunciation and spelling of this little cookie and wait to talk about its delicious qualities in a bit... the macaROON is an entirely different cookie which is coconut based. The macaRON is a light meringue based cookie that comes in an endless array of flavours. This delicate treat has a crunchy exterior and a weightless interior with a soft ending that's almost nougat-like in its chewiness. They both have the same first two syllables because the name is derived from the Italian "ammaccare" which when translated means, to crush. To add to the confusion, it's often called a French MacaROON! Hope that helps educate a few of you as I was unsure of this distinction before my last trip to France and I have dedicated myself to educating people since I took a cooking class to learn the difference. Now let's talk about Ollia Macarons and tea. Their website is: www.byollia.com if you want to see all the beautiful colours or take a class. Ollia's Macarons come in a wide variety of flavours both sweet & savoury. Usually David Rousseau, chef and co-owner with have about 205-30 flavours at any given time. Usually about 5 of those are savoury and are typically served in France as an appetizer. Champagne, Rose, Lemon, Salted Caramel, Earl Grey, Raspberry, Pistachio and Turtle are just a few of the flavours I have tried. I find that it's a nice treat to take my friends into this cute little store and grab a couple Macarons for the drive back home to Strathmore. Unfortunately, they don't usually last even to the city limits Their Macarons are light, colourful and are all beautifully displayed in a glass showcase. They are about $2.25 each or you can purchase 7 for $14.00 The time and love that goes into each little cookie is phenomenal! I love to support small local businesses that care about their people, their ingredients and their communities. Bon Appetit! read more

A little bit of heaven on earth. Soft, chewy, egg white and almond-sugar confection with a variety of delicious soft centres. There is no flour in the Macarons. Great news, as my daughter is gluten sensitive. A variety of delicious flavours to choose from. The Macarons are always fresh, with a crunchy surface and delightfully they are chewy inside. My entire family loves them, including my son-in-law who is not a dessert enthusiast. The Macarons are priced on the higher side, but they are labour intensive to make and have quality ingredients. Worth every penny, to my mind. My advice is to chew them slowly and to savour every bite you take. I would like a box of twelve right now :) read more

Ollia makes some delicious macarons, they also have a good selection of tea. The owners are really passionate about what they do and are super friendly when you come in. They make great seasonal flavours that make great gifts for friends for all types of events. They also offer macaron making classes which I took with a bunch of friends, we did the private class and it was a lot of fun, you get full instruction, have the chance to make a lot of macarons (depending on how many you mess up/are able to make) with a break for macarons to snack on and tea. read more

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I love macarons, and visited Ollia after hearing my friends rave about it. However, I was a little disappointed. It's rather expensive for a tiny cookie, and what really threw me off was the texture. It was way too chewy and dense, and macarons are typically supposed to be light, with a meringue-like bite. They have some unique flavours though, such as maple bacon, and creme brulee. I might come again, just to try something new, or if I'm in the mood for a macaron. read more

Anyone that knows me, knows that I love macarons. I have tried contenders within Calgary, and have been to Paris to taste the "original" macaron by Laudree. I am often disappointed with the selection of flavours available, but NOT at Ollia! The first time I tried Ollia macarons there must have been at least 30 flavours available! It was incredible! We ordered 14, scampered off to the car, and ate nearly all of them before arriving at home.. Savouring each and every bite. In the same night, I decided to sign my partner and I up for a macaron making class.. Equally amazing! David (the France native and owner) was funny, informative and a great teacher. My portion of the macarons turned out extremely well, and I can't wait to whip up a batch of my own at home and experiment with flavours I love the most. I do wish the recipes we use in the class were a little more exciting - we made Raspberry with a White Chocolate Ganache and a natural Red Velvet with Cream Cheese. (Salted Caramel would have been SO much better! Who doesn't love Salted Caramel?!) In the end, we went home with about 25 macarons and after they had "aged", I pretty much inhaled them all. Macarons for breakfast, lunch and dinner.. Because, why not? :) read more

I love the size of their Macarons. I had to get that off my chest. Their selection is displayed beautifully and their flavours are on point. They actually taste like what the name card says! The cashier kindly informed me the eating instructions for them, and that I could freeze and refrigerate them as well. Know what happened... I bought another dozen because of that. Tsktsk. She has now caused me to stockpile them. My favorite flavor from this location was their lavender honey, you gotta try it at least once! The tea addict in me hovered and awed over their ever so cute tea selection. I have yet to try my purchases though. Will so an update on that later on :3 Perk: they have a macaron loyalty card. Another excuse for me to visit over and over again :3 read more

Ollia Macarons & Tea - They have a loyalty card :3 and a nice selection if teas. - Macarons Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

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I love macarons, so I had to stop by. I bought a couple of boxes for Christmas gifts (one of them I gave to ME). They are all gluten free, and they had my favourite 'cookies and cream' flavour. They're 2$ each (sounds like a lot for something so small no?) Yet it seems like you can't get 'em any cheaper 'round here at least. So then, four stars I say! Plus they have tea, and it's pretty decent too! Not the same ol 'mighty leaf' everyone else is selling. They have a wider selection with a couple types of Oolong along side several green selections, and black etc. read more

Ollia Macarons & Tea Private Macaron Baking Class Saturday, April 11, 2015 I wanted to do something abit different for my sister's bachelorette party that doesn't involve bar hopping and staying in the city. I had read a review through Yelp about macaron baking classes at Ollia Macarons & Tea so thought it would be a great activity for a bachelorette party. Our instructor (also the owner), David was awesome! He was so informative and patient with our group. We had made raspberry ganache macarons and vanilla cheesecake macarons. David had provided everything for the class as well as step-by-step instructions for everyone. As a private group, we were able to BYOB for the class which was a perfect touch for our bachelorette group. David also had provided our group with Rooibos tea and 3 flavors of macarons for everyone. Passionfruit milk chocolate was my favourite! I absolutely would take Ollia's macaron baking class as well as recommend it! It was so much fun! I would defiantly be back for Ollia's macarons and tea! read more

Ollia Macarons & Tea - Private Macaron Baking Class with David! :-) - Macarons Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

I love Ollia because it reminds me of European bakeries where you can pop in, grab a couple snacks, and carry on with your day. It's always a nice little treat to grab a macaron or two if I'm in the area. While most of their flavours don't rotate, they do have seasonal ones they'll come out with. As an aside, they also usually have one of the best hot chocolates during YYC hot chocolate week. Parking can be tough, but it's basically central 17th Ave, which is going to be the case if you want to visit any establishments in the area. read more

If you want a little piece of heaven in your mouth then you should probably come here. I've never tasted a better macaron in my life, and the texture was absolutely perfect. Salted caramel and cotton candy are my absolute faves. I get 7 for $14, and although they are smaller than other macarons in the city, they are worth it. They also offer home made caramels in a variety of different flavours which are a tasty treat. They have a loyalty card system as well, so if you want to frequent the shop like myself make sure you grab one. read more

So so so delicious! Cute little gem on 17th Ave, and I'm so glad I found it. Their macarons are so delicious. The texture is just right, and all the flavours are so distinctive and spot-on. Packaging is super pretty as well, so it would serve well as a little present. Recommend you eat them on the same day you buy them, but they're good to eat even a day or two after if you leave them in the fridge. They definitely harden, but that's expected, but despite that they're still delicous. read more

The macaroons were delicious. They were fresh and had fun flavors, like rhubarb strawberry, chili chocolate, and turtle. I've had macaroons in Paris and I loved these ones just as much! read more

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I wondered by when I was going to West Elm and stopped in for a few Macarons. I love Macarons, bite size little treats when they are fresh. This place, Ollia, on a Sunday was not very busy. The little boutique was cute and quaint. The treats had a decent variety and it appears that their offerings were limited. I picked up a small pack sampling. There were two stand outs. And the rest were blah! The champagne was amazing- it was like champagne. And the peanut butter chocolate was awesome. The rest were gross. With exception of the two, the others were dry, flaky and fell apart when you bite into it. They should not be crusty, crunchy or flakey. For the price, it's not worth it. Save your money and move on. What a waste read more

I took a macaron baking class at Ollia and had the best time! Our instructor was very knowledgeable, fun, and very responsive to all of the questions the students had. In class, we each had our own bowl of the almond/icing sugar/egg white mixture and was shown the macaron process step by step. It was great because each student was able to see and experience how macarons are made by a professional! We made raspberry and chocolate macarons during the class, each student taking over 30 macarons home with them. Talk about great deal! I would recommend anyone interested in learning how to make macarons (or just wanting to buy some - their cotton candy macaron is SO good!) to visit Ollia! read more

OMG soo so so good.... and a macaroon macaron WHAT?!?!? That is what got us in there in the first place, I was having a conversation with my friend and he said whats the difference anyways. Well we were passing by so I said let's go get macarons!! BEST IDEA OF THE DAY They were so good, we got 7 and wow, we had a hard time picking our favorites in the end... I really want to go back and take a class on how to make them... how much fun would that be?? Dale??? Do I sense a Future Yelp event? read more

I can't say this place was that good. Their macarons were too sweet and not balanced right. I have definitely had better macarons. read more

Having Fun at the baking class!!! Got 37 macarons to take back home Teacher is so friendly and nice!! Highly recommend it!!! SIGN UP read more

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We enjoyed numerous visits to Ollia's during our short stay in Carlisle. The atmosphere is calm and relaxing, the drinks were delicious as well as the desserts. Each dessert we had was great as well as the macarons. Definitely recommended. read more

So small and quaint. Very elegant atmosphere. The macarons tasted great (although half of them were swiped from me by my friends). I wish they had a small seating area, but it's a very tiny place. I also wish they had a bigger drink selection. I also got a gift card so my seventh purchase (I think?) of six or more macarons is free. It'll probably take me a while to win that grand prize, but it was sweet. read more

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Oh my god, can we PLEASE talk about this place?? The first and only time (so far) that I'd ever been here was on Valentine's Day for their Macaron making class. There were 6 of us who knew each other and who signed up. (about 90/person). and then another couple was there as well. We started the class at about 7 pm and the chef/owner (I feel awful that I can't remember his name) was from France! He and his lovely wife started this Macaron and Tea shop with homemade and organic everything. Sourced locally and from neighbouring provinces, this store is incredible. In our class we learned how to make Macarons, all the techniques necessary, the fillings, etc. We even left with a booklet with the recipes and tips and tricks. My friends and I were expecting to leave with about a dozen or so Macarons.. um we left with f*&king 60 macarons per couple. 60!!!! Each one more delicious and amazing than the last! He was the sweetest pastry chef. He was interested in our history of baking, what we did, he really enjoyed feedback and watching us have fun. This was truly a unique, fun, awesome experience. Worth every penny and I recommend this Macaron class so much. Whether for a first date, or date night as a married couple, or with a gal pal, this is just such a special experience. Each Macaron is sold for 2$ each and um, now I know why. The amount of work that goes into each and every one is extraordinary. He also likes to dabble with savoury flavours and you can hear his passion when he speaks about his store, this city, and the good reception Ollia's has received. While waiting for our outside pieces to rise, we were invited to have some bubbly and heart shaped Macarons in the store. So friggin cute. Cookies, donuts, cupcakes will come and go, but MACARONS ARE HERE TO STAY! read more

my coworkers & I had the pleasure of stopping by today for a couple of macarons, and what a treat! the lady at the counter was charming and friendly, and we could see the bakers in the back doing their thing which i thought was neat! I chose rose flavour, and I think tegan got a coffee flavoured one, and Andy lavender? All of us were pleased with our choices, and I might swing by tomorrow to try a few more! very welcome addition to Mount Royal Village! read more

I would agree that these are arguably the best macarons in town, if not anywhere. They offer your average bite-sized (at least for me) macarons but it's the filling that really makes all the difference. You can certainly taste the ingredients in each individual, and it's not just jam squeezed in between. If you love macarons, this place is a MUST. I would put these morsels among the very best that Paris has to offer. Not all pastry shops in Paris are good....it's really no different than here or any other place...it simply depends on the talent of the pastry chef, and at Ollia's, they certainly know what they're doing. read more

I stopped in with a coworker to pick-up a rose and raspberry macaron cake for another coworker's birthday - it was absolutely stunning and it tasted delicious albeit a little sweet. I couldn't resist the case, so decided to snack on a strawberry rhubarb macaron before our walk back to work - also, so amazingly good! The shop is beautifully decorated and the staff was very welcoming and friendly. These macarons are absolutely legit! read more

We were in town for our anniversary trip and stopped by to grab some treats. French Macarons are not super common here in the US so I was so excited to not only have them available, but in so many flavors. We went with with a 12 pack so we could try a bunch of flavors. We had the sweet girl working the counter pick out the flavors for us. They were all delicious, but I think we enjoyed the Creme Brulee the most. I also picked up a kit to try to make the cookies at home. I wish we lived closer so I could take one of the classes that they offer. read more