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Sana A.

This bakery is amazing! I stopped by here on a random weekday and loved the strawberry and cream macaron and it was SO delicious I had to come back for a box! Truly, these are the most delicious macarons I've ever tasted, and I've had way too many! These have a great bite to them, slightly chewy texture and the smoothest, TASTIEST filling ever. I tried the Bridgerton themed Early Grey one to the double chocolate and black sesame, my favorites are the nutella (not too sweet but tastes heavenly) and strawberries and cream. I think everyone in the rtp should try these at least once!! I know it's going to be the hostess gift I grab whenever I visit friends from now on. They've got also a great selection of baked goods and the chocolate crThey've also got a great selection of baked goods and the chocolate croissants are perfectly flaky and delicious!ssiants are perfectly flaky and delicious!

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Laura R.

Checked out this bakery on the way to Durham since I had it bookmarked and wanted to try out their macarons. We happen to arrive as they were taking freshly baked croissants out of the oven so we opted for one of those as well. I was impressed with both and would return if I'm in the area. I enjoyed the variety of flavors available to choose from in regards to the macrons. I selected a 6 pack and liked the birthday cake flavor and salted caramel the most. The croissant was quite delicious as well. The bakery is located downtown so you will have to find parking, that was the only inconvenient aspect of it. It wasn't busy when we arrived so I wonder if they would have more customers if it were located in a section with more foot traffic or easier parking. Overall we had a pleasant experience.

Natika G.

I had a TooGoodToGo order here.Typically you pick those orders up right before closing. I arrived and parked across the street. The bakery is easy to locate. It's super cute and cozy inside. When I arrived the staff was cold, not inviting and seemed annoyed. I let her know what I was there for and she filled a small white bag with macaroons. They were so colorful! The kids and I enjoyed them! I would return to try more menu items.

Jillian S.

Lovely patisserie filled with delicious, beautiful desserts! While in Durham for a scavenger hunt, we stopped here for a quick treat. We were impressed by the beauty and variety of macarons. We purchased a few treats and enjoyed them as we walked through the city. Glad I remembered to take a photo first since the rose wall made the perfect backdrop.

12 macarons and Lemon Lavender Mousse Cake
Alyssa J.

What I ordered:* 12-count Macaron Box * Cookies & Cream * Tiramisu * Salted Caramel * S'mores * Café * Lavender * Pistachio * Black Sesame Yuzu * Strawberry Passion Fruit * Strawberries & Cream * Lemon * Raspberry * Lemon Lavender Mousse Cake I have a soft spot for bakeries--especially those with a Parisian flair--so they're always on my list when visiting a new city. I stopped by Sweets By Shady in the middle of a weekday, and while the shop wasn't crowded, it still had a welcoming energy. The staff greeted me both when I arrived and when I left, which I always appreciate. The packaging and presentation were on point--elegant, thoughtful, and totally photo-worthy. This was my first visit, and I can confidently say it won't be my last. Every dessert I tried was delicious, but I've marked my personal favorites with a . The flavors were bold yet balanced, and the textures? Just right. The Lemon Lavender Mousse Cake, in particular, was a standout--bright, floral, and silky smooth. If you're into well-crafted, beautiful desserts, this spot should be on your radar.

Kim G.

Parking is along the street or where ever you can find it. We lucked out and got a park in front of the store. It is so cute in side. There a few tables to sit, but they were full when I dropped in. My daughter loves macarons. We picked 6 ($16). They had other pastries and coffee. A selfie wall full of beautiful pink flowers is located in the front. The owner seems to be nice, maybe shy. She has a wonderful concept and her desserts are amazing. They are well packaged and made it safely home without being damaged through the ride. My daughter quickly opened the box of macarons as soon as she could. I'm not sure if they all made it through the night. She said they were delicious. We will definitely be back.

Macarons
J G.

I was introduced to Sweets by Shayla via TooGoodToGo. I got a surprise sweets bag. I received an assortment of colorful macarons. The flavors were delicious and well executed. They were the highlight of my day tbh. Service was short and sweet. The ambiance of the sweet shop is very light and airy. Beautiful location with parking out front.

Sampler plate - macaron, almond croissant
Jim C.

Taste of Carolina - Durham Food Tour - 23 Dec 2023 Wow, Taste of Carolina really delivered some excellent bites in Durham today. Our agenda today included stops at: Toasted, Boricua Soul, Queeny's, Bull City Burger, sweets by Shayda. All restaurants did an excellent job. There were six in our party. Here are my individual notes. Toasted - Toasted has been thriving in Durham for over a decade. They offer unique soups and toasted bites/panini's. We were served a cauliflower soup and an avocado crustini. I loved the cauliflower soup. It was surprisingly creamy and tasty. Two In our party loved the avacado crustini, Boricua Soul - This place is special. The husband and wife owners have a captivating story to share about the historical and Philosophical origins of their culinary adventure. They served us a "lunch box" with perfectly prepared Puerto Rican roast pork, greens (soul food) , Mac & Cheese (soul food) and tostones (Puerto Rican). It was a huge bite and was the favorite stop for 5 people in our party. Next time we attend a Durham Bulls game we plan to eat here. Queeny's - is a friendly, creative bar / pub. They served us upscale nachos and a glass of dry cider. The nachos were very popular. The dry cider was interesting and unique. They owner made us feel welcome and encouraged us to try the many well designed drinks and bar foods. Bill City Burgers - The owner do an outstanding job describing his unique commitment to serving only Greason fed beef raised locally and making every item served here in house by his team of chefs. The burgers were excellent. They were bursting with beefy flavor and cooked perfectly. Be sure to try the deep fried pickles. So unique and loved by all. Two in our party picked this stop as their "Best Bite" selection. Sweets by Sayda - our last stop offered devine French Pastries. Macrons, croissants and other delicacies were shared. Share these pastries with those you love. They will treasure these treats. Lastly, I would like to share our deep appreciation to the folks at "Taste of Carolina" food tours. Our hosts had to manage finding a fifth stop today since their schedule included a venue who had to close due to kitchen staff all falling ill. In addition, I was recently released from the hospital due to foot surgery. These made waking very difficult. Our hosts did everything possible to make sure I was included in all of the stops. We plan on doing these Taste of Carolina Tours in the future: Hillsborough, Carrboro and Winston-Salem.

Love this wall for selfies.
Joelle C.

If I could give this 10 stars I would. Hands down, the BEST, macrons we have ever had! We got a 12 pack of macarons because it was so hard to decide. We went with (left to right): s'mores, champagne pop!, salted caramel, red velvet, birthday cake, tiramisu, strawberries and cream, raspberry, lavender, strawberries and cream, dark cherry cheesecake and lemon. Honestly, it is so hard to describe how good these are other than they aren't like the slightly crunchy ones we have gotten at other macaron shops. They are like biting into little clouds of paradise. So light, so full of flavor and not overly sweet. Pure perfection! Let's just say that they are so good, we have no shame in driving from Fuquay Varina to get some. lol

Kristen C.

This is a cute little dessert shop in downtown Durham! The inside décor is absolutely ahhh-dorable. There's a flower wall to cross off of your Instagram bucket list. I ordered a box of the macarons, and I was so impressed by the number of flavors. There was birthday cake, pistachio, smore's, rose, lavender, jasmine and so many others. I'm so glad the person helping us was patient because I had so many questions on which ones to try! All of the flavors were delicious, and I thought each macaron was a good size with a good ratio of cookie to filling. I would definitely recommend Sweets by Shayda if you're looking for a tasty treat.

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Ciarra J.

I have been drooling over this place on Instagram (IG) for months and just needed the right time to go. Well for a New Year's Eve treat was the perfect time. My mom and I went in and so many things looked amazing. We selected 3 pastry items and I got 6 macarons. Parris Brest with pistachio cream - I wanted more pistachio flavor but the quality was top notch Opera Cake - a stand out for sure, such a strong flavor with a lovely cream. Lemon and Lavender mousse cake - the lavender was subtle which I prefer and the texture was divine. Overall, the macarons were a perfect consistency, the Tiramisu was lovely and coffee heavy. The Chai spice had some nice nutty notes. The others were lacking the robust flavor I would have wanted but overall were good. Overall, it is a place to try for decadent desserts that are beautiful and baked to perfection. I will be back to try more.

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The pastries were excellent as well as the croissant and the petit pain au chocolat. Top quality!

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Perfect pastries, custom cakes, coffee, service, and, of course, macarons. Not to miss in Durham.

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3 years ago

The best macaroons I've ever had. Full of flavor at first bite. The carrot cake is perfect. I will definitely be back

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LOVE the rose, lemon, and lavender macarons baked fresh every day at Shayda's place!

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YUM highly recommend this place. The macaroons are so good and pistachio flavor was amazing. Workers were kind. Couldn't of asked for more.

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Amazing dessert place, glad it opened. Cute and clean interior perfect for dates or a gift

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Best sweets ever. Expertly made with heavenly tastes! Almond croissant was incredible. Loved the macaron flavors.

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Amazing customer service and great selection of tasty macaroons. Highly recommend to others!

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Delicious and such a selection of macarons! I'm GF and have a sweet tooth so I hope this place stays around for a long time.

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