Best macarons ever. Try the mango passion fruit- it'll change your life! The chocolates are a game changer as well and make the perfect thank you gift. We're only ever in Boston once a year, so this will definitely become our annual pit stop on our way home! read more

I may have to become chummy with the 73 bus (which runs from Harvard Square and stops right in front of this place) from now on because I was so impressed with Praline. It's a really tiny bakery with about 4 stools facing the floor-to-ceiling windows, pretty much in the middle of nowhere. I tried a coffee cake, hazelnut mille-feuille, and some macarons. The crispy pastry between layers of hazelnutty cream was seriously out of this world amazing. The pastry chef said that the hazelnut flavor is only available on weekends (the regular is vanilla) so I'm glad I came on a Saturday morning. I love hazelnut flavored everything, so of course my favorite macaron was the praline. I have to say that the macarons that I had here were the best I've tried in Boston, comparable to Laduree in New York. All of them have a strong flavor, bright color (great for the Insta hah), and actually taste like the flavors they're named after. Everything was delicious and priced like the other bakeries I've been to in Boston. So I guess that's expensive considering Praline is in Belmont, but I'm willing to travel and pay for good quality. The shop itself is so charming with green walls, and Tiffany's-colored plates. I will need to come back and try the chocolates. read more

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My wife heard about this place from her French friends. She's been in there when some Parisians were on their way back to Paris and stopped here for macaroons they said were better than home. Amazing pastries, macaroons. Favorite place for coffee now in Belmont. The ham and cheese crepe.... Best I've had in the states. I haven't compared the good side by side with a Parisian sample, but it's good good good. And just two blocks from my house! read more

Delicious French pastries! A family owned and operated business, the customer service is wonderful, with each coffee freshly brewed. We had a rich and creamy cappuccino to drink and a raspberry passion fruit tart, lemon macaron, passion fruit mango macaron, chocolate croissant, and an eclair. The fruit tart and passion fruit mango macaron are must haves! The family is from France, and my boyfriend and I were so pleased to find a French bakery and coffeehouse so close. The seating leaves a little to be desired, but the ambience and display is so perfect! The pastries tend to sell out by the end of the day so go early to get your favorite dessert. As an aside, the business does some catering. read more

Praliné - Eclair, croissant, and raspberry passion fruit tart - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Belmont, Massachusetts

I recently moved into the area and have been searching for "My Coffee Place". I went into Praline unsure of what to expect- all I could see from the store front was a large (and gorgeous) selection of macaroons and some pastry. I ventured in, and boy, am I glad I did! First of all, you have to try the macarons. Seriously. I don't even like them normally, but holy crap. As the baker's husband said, "you must try them. My wife...she does something different. I promise you they are the best you will ever have. And you will never find any others that are similar to what my beautiful wife can make! She's a magician." And yeah. He's totally right. After trying the pistachio macaron, I have to agree she must have gone to Hogwarts Culinary School. But I digress. I was searching for coffee. And I found it. I wasn't sure it would be (could be?) as delicious as the macarons, the pride of the cafe. But I ordered a simple iced coffee to give it a shot, and I'm addicted. The roast they use is full-bodied, nutty, well balanced...not your average quickie coffee. As if that isn't enough, they have hard-to-find beverages like Jones Soda, and these really tasty flavored water drinks (lilac grapefruit, geranium pomegranate, lavender jasmine...). They also have an entire wall of tea (with quirky names like "Sexy Tea") in gorgeous (and funky) neon-and-gold decorated tins. Perfect for gifts or for a fun self indulgence. I'm convinced they must be a family of baking and percolating wizards, and I have absolutely no problem falling under their spell. In fact, the world would be a better place if we all could be so lucky. I rarely write reviews, but this one deserves it. read more

Delicious French macaroons, yummy hazelnut pastries and what looks like the best mini cakes in the world. I loved the little vibe in here as I popped in during an afternoon with my little one. The two macaroons I chose to sample were rose & espresso. The rose was light and delicate with a sweet, flowery taste. I LOVED it. It was airy and left me imagining how difficult it must have been to have the baker make it to be so perfect!! The espresso was delicious and I enjoyed the flavoring much better....but the rose was by far a better pastry. The biggest problem I had was that the coffee was just mediocre. I know it's a pastry shop and I shouldn't be overly impressed, but as someone who is dairy free - a soy latte with mediocre espresso just wasn't cutting it for me. Overall, delicious pastries that I'll definitely be back for...but grab your coffee elsewhere. read more

What an amazing French bakery! The Caneles were simply the best I've ever had. The Macarons were perfect. The elephant ears were perfectly buttery and delightful. I also tried a hazelnut mille-feuille for the first time and was just blown away. Literally everything I have tried here has been perfect. They make just about everything in house and you can taste the difference. The coffee was pretty good as well and they sell a great selection of French artisinal teas. Stop reading this review and get there now. read more

Praliné - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Belmont, Massachusetts

Amazing almond croissant, pretty big and it went really well with the latte! Also tried the marshmallow macaron because why not? It was really really good, like they're experts in this good and I would definitely go back to try their other flavors good. read more

I placed an order for mini financiers (almond flavored tea cake) for a tea party themed bridal shower I hosted in July 2016, and Sophie and her team went above and beyond to ensure I had the cakes in time. The tea cakes, themselves were delectable! Some of the most authentic French pastries and cakes I have tried in a while. Sophie also imports many of her ingredients from France and Italy. The shop is very quaint and has a European feel. Definitely a hidden gem in Belmont! I also was able to sample a few of their delicious macaroons while they packaged my order. I highly recommend them for small and large orders. Thank you so very much Sophie! My guests loved the financiers! I'll be back soon! read more

Fabulous. We ordered one Chocolate Caramel Cream Bûche de Noël, two Millefeuille, and two Chocolate/Coffee Opera cakes. All were amazing. The owner is super friendly. Service is excellent. Kudos to all! read more

Stopped in here on Valentine's Day to pick up some treats for my husband. The tasty sweets at Praline all looked gorgeous, and delightfully, tasted just as good. As someone who loves baking and has made my own macarons several times (and knows how difficult it is) - I really appreciate a shop that gets them right. The staff was helpful and pleasant - an overall great experience. Also, the sandwiches are fantastic - reminiscent of sandwiches I have had in Paris (why aren't all sandwiches like this!?) read more

My favorite bakery in Massachusetts, they are simply the best, the flavors, the quality, the presentation, everything is amazing, I love their pastries, very well made and super delicious, they remind me of home I totally recommend this store read more

This may rival my favorite coffee spot (Diesel in Somerville)... Mainly because the treats are amazing. The Macarons and chocolates are incredible. The eclair was the best I've had, the cream was delicious and the pastry had a crunch on it which made it a perfect combo. I only wish they had more seating only had 4 chairs not much space. But definitely a great place to pick up some tasty treats!!! read more

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OH MY GOD. I just ate a chausson aux pommes (they call it an apple turnover, but it is a real chausson aux pommes) and it was an experience right out of Proust: I'm back in the courtyard of my long-ago school in Paris, on a cool rainy morning, holding hot pastry in my hands as a mid-morning snack between math class and music. Pastry buttery and flaky and crisp; filling rich and soft. Oh yum. My kid's pain au chocolat looked pretty great, too. (He did not offer to share, which tells you he liked it!) And the proprietor gave us a sample of the chocolate covered orange peel and it was wonderful--rich and dense and tangy. We didn't sample everything in the shop because the human body can only take so much pleasure at one time. So we'll be back soon. read more

Have been here twice already and highly recommend. Confirmed it was authentic French when a french-speaking customer came in and was talking to two of the chefs in entirely in French. I got a box of assorted pastries, the almond croissant and apple turnover were amazing. The chocolates and macarons are made there - I had an espresso macaron and a raspberry-hazelnut chocolate both were DELICIOUS. Coffee is also great. I learned today that they also make crepes! That will be explored on my next trip there :) read more

My daughter is a student in Boston and we live in Los Angeles. I looked on yelp and found this bakery to deliver something for my daughter's birthday. My daughter and her friends really enjoyed the macaroons and said they were delicious. They lived all the flavors and a dozen was great. She didn't receive all of the pastries that I ordered though and I notified the owner the following day. They responded immediately and professionally and not only refunded the cost of the pastries they didn't deliver, but also refunded the delivery fee. Mistakes can happen and it was great that they were so prompt in rectifying the situation. Ill definitely use them again and my daughter is planing to visit the bakery too. read more

I am a huge fan of macarons and I searched the Boston high and low for the best place to get them. Surprisingly, not too many cafes or bakeries in the Boston area sell them. Found this hidden gem and I have visited several times since then. The macarons are excellent, as well as the pastries and chocolates. Chai tea is also always perfect. I live in Vermont and find any excuse to get down to Praliné! read more

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Lovely small bakery that serves coffee. Went there with a friend last week. We wanted coffee and a chance to sit down and catch up. I can't say anything about the pastries, which looked great. But I can say that the coffee was way below par. My friend's Americano was too diluted with at least 50% more water than necessary. He couldn't drink it. He warned me, so I asked the person behind the counter to cut back on the water. Strength was right, but the flavor was acidic and not rich. Good coffee begins with good beans. These were not!!! Disappointing experience. A little training of the staff in the art of coffee making and better beans could go a long way. read more

Wow. First time here. The pastry is absolutely delicious. Fresh and tasty, it is that simple. What a hidden gem. I will be back!

I'm a breakfast person and I mean sweet delicate breakfast not an abomination such as breakfast sausages. Hence, looking out for places that understand the fine art of crafting beautiful and delicious tartlets or flakey croissants is on the top of my list. Visiting Boston just for 2 days, I stumbled upon this gem of a bakery. There macaroons have a phenomenal flavor paired with a fantastic texture, the raspberry fruit tartlet was to die for and the figuratively icing on the cake was a delicious latte. O la la, so what are you waiting for - treat yourself! Très bien!!! read more

Praliné - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Belmont, Massachusetts

The chocolates here are SO overpriced and definitely not worth the price. It was $10 for a box of 4. Not sure how this place makes it. I live right in the area and was excited to stop by, but was extremely disappointed. Will not be coming back. read more

I heard from multiple sources that this was excellent. And they were right. I ordered the day before as they run out of stuff quickly. Very reasonably priced. We had an assortment of cakes and tarts and everything was delicious. Highly recommend. read more

Such a gem hidden away on Belmont st. This cute little bakery specializes in french macarons (which are totally gluten free by the way) and they have quite a variety. Their macaron case is just a rainbow of colors and flavors! They have a small selection of coffee, tea, and other pastries as which are also very tasty. They must do most of their business catering for parties or something because when I went it was very quiet and they have no seating- just two standing tables by the windows. The server was very polite and patient as we deliberated on which flavors to choose. Overall it's a charming shop that is more certainly worth a visit. read more

The coffee is Meh and only two standing tables in this place so be ready to take it on the go. The macaroons and the fruit tart were very good. I plan on coming back again. A little on the $$ side though! read more

I live within walking distance and had wanted to try Praline. I went yesterday and bought a birthday gift of beautiful handmade chocolates. They are stunning and the owner put them in the box in a beautiful design. What I saw was a gleaming espresso machine and croissants. Oh, boy! This morning my husband walked up and bought us croissants for breakfast. The almond croissant is to die for. The plain is just what you'd want in a croissant, buttery deliciousness. We may have to move very far away. read more

Just like in Paris or Belgium , with care, attention to detail which is born from a passion and pride for excellence. It is obvious the owners care about the quality of the product primarily. The crepes, pastries , quiche are all fantastic. Such a relief to finally have a place in the Boston area that has raised the bar for all things sweet and savory( try the quiche). You won't be disappointed!!! read more

This is the kind of place that should be 6 instead of 5 stars. So delicious. Great coffee and knowledgable staff. Huge fan of the cannales and ham and cheese croissant. read more

I still dream about their raspberry tart: tasty, crunchy, amazing. Their lemon tart was also delicious. I have not tried their tea, but the brand they carry is one of the best (if not the best) in France. Great little spot! read more

Very good latte and their macaroons are delicious! We popped in while waiting for the bus and will stop by more regularly. I liked that the girls behind the counter took the time to talk with us. read more

Best authentic French patisserie in Boston. Had the Opera and Opera hazelnut; both were sublime! Everything is made in house, down to the chocolate mousse and hazelnut feuillitine. Fantastic service. For any sort of French baked goods, definitely go to Praline! read more

One word describes Praliné: magnificent. The mood, the service, the menu. I really love everything I have ordered there. All of the staff are super welcoming - you really feel welcome and taken care of. Overall, would definitely come back. read more

Super pleasant and welcoming atmosphere. Pastries are delicious! I fully enjoyed my experience at Praline. COVID-19 social distancing practices were appreciated. read more

An obsession with Great British Baking Show led us to want to try the amazing French pastries we saw. A yelp search brought us to Praliné. It did not disappoint! The service was kind, helpful and friendly. The pastries and macarons were AMAZING! My boyfriend and I drove over an hour just to try them and we will definitely make the trip back. read more

Amazingly understated and a Belmont treasure. So glad to have found this amazing patisserie. I will be back regularly!

The best patisserie in Belmont/Cambridge/Boston! While the shop is very tiny, everything is exceptional. Caramel tart is my favorite. Once I ordered it as my sister's birthday cake. She really loved it. I highly recommend this shop! read more

Stopped by here to get some pastries. Absolutely delicious. My family loved them. The workers here were also amazing. Will definitely stop by again. read more

This little place is incredible. When you first walk in you are struck with the eye candy of looking at everything so beautifully arranged. And then the smell hits your nose making your mouth water. Finally you are faced with the difficult decision of what to try this time knowing you will be back again soon. I tried a Pastry and a macaroon and both were 5 stars worthy. What will I try next time?! I can't wait. read more

The millefeuille is pure heaven. The crunchiness of the pastry layers coupled with subtle richness of the nutty cream with a hint of mocha was perfect. Also, superb cannele, with such a rich, moist, and soft interior. The macarons are wonderful. Why wait in line at Ladurée in NYC when Praline surpasses that, Bouchon Bakery, La Maison du Chocolat, and probably much of what you'll find in Paris, too! We never expected that we would find such a gem in the Boston area, let alone in the United States. We did not try the chocolates, but can only imagine that they would knock the socks off of anything that could be found at L.A. Burdick. Completely amazing! read more

I think this must be the first review I've ever written, but I just had to write one because this place has the BEST desserts in Boston. Seriously. I live in Belmont, and I am used to trekking into Harvard Square for my previously-favorite dessert place, Burdick's. But now, I am so pleased that the most delicious desserts have come to my town. Their macarons are the very best that I have ever had, and I've tried them wherever and whenever I see them. But everything they make is outstanding. Higher quality stuff than anywhere else around. I like the fact that they are never too busy when I go, so that I can get my stuff more quickly, but I do want everyone to know about them so that they are successful enough to stick around for a LONG time! This is my new place to get desserts when I want to impress company. read more

Is it just me or does anyone else feel like macarons are a guilt free treat ? They are so light they must be right ? Anywho... The macarons here are fabulous! I highly recommend the salted caramel, which of course is homemade. They also have good coffee and pastries ... but go for the macarons. You won't be disappointed. read more