What would you do for a klondike bar macaron? If you’re like me and my friends, you end up wandering around downtown for nearly half an hour after getting lost trying to find the place. But is it worth it to just get some macarons?(Not to be confused with the macaroon, that’s a different sweet.) The obvious answer is yes. Let’s start going into details.
The macaron place I went to is called the Yann Haute Patisserie, a small but very noticeable yellow house-like building. Getting there was the hard part, but once you see it, it’s hard not to miss it. Once inside, you open another door and find yourself face-to-face with many tasty looking confectionery desserts, since it is a patisserie they don’t only sell macarons after all. Trust me, I nearly wanted to buy nearly everything else they offered besides the macarons just because the display looked so good. But after all, that wasn’t what I came there for.
I ended up getting a delicious 8-pack box of macarons, but it was certainly a hefty price, at nearly $16. (And there goes my allowance for the week.) I had yet to taste any of the random selection I chose, but after a long trek to the station and a bus ride, I was at home and ready to taste test. Here are a few of the flavors I reviewed:
Lemon-
As the name states, there was definitely a lemony flavor in this one the moment I bit into it. It was tangy and sweet, but not too overpowering and good. It wasn’t too sour and was actually a sweet unique flavor, which I liked.
Blueberry-Â 
Again, the name and the flavor were pretty straightforward. There was a fruity flavor, and the color and filling on this macaron sure made it eye-catching. Not my absolute favorite of the bunch, but it sure was something interesting.
Raspberry Chocolate-
I actually liked this flavor the least, but that’s because I don’t really enjoy fruit+chocolate combos in the first place. The filling was a mix between dark chocolate and raspberry, and I felt the two together were overpowering, but had a distinct mix of flavor.
Red Velvet-Â 
This is essentially red velvet cake in the unique form of a macaron. If you absolutely love it like I do, go for it. If you’re not into it, then just try another flavor. Yann’s usually sells about 12 or more varieties.
The Verdict:
Overall, I really enjoyed the macarons that I bought from Yann’s. Each had a distinct floavor, some I liked more than others, and each one was soft and chewy. If you feel the craving for macarons, then go here. But be prepared to spend some money! 😉
For more info on the locations and times Yann’s Patisserie is open, go here.
