Treat Yourself to French Pastries at Le Macaron in Scottsdale Quarter
By: Jessica Danielle Ramirez
There is something about international cuisine that can either remind you of your travels abroad, bring back fond memories of your abuelitos and mami in the kitchen, or may simply pique your interest to try something new. Enter through the hot pink doors into a foreign atmosphere and chic vibe at Le Macaron and you’ll be transported into a world of French delights.
“I want to share the jewel of the French pastry to the American people,” said owner Axel Chagnot.
The circular and colorful tiny delights are known as macarons (not to be confused with macaroons). The macaroon is an American cookie made with coconut, while the macaron is a French pastry made out of almond powder, egg whites, and sugar.
Each macaron is handmade and gluten free, with fresh ingredients and no preservatives. The luxurious cookie comes in a wide range of colors from yellow to lime green; and each have a distinctive sweet flavor. There is the Colombian coffee flavor, which does taste quite similar to every Latino’s favorite morning drink. Then there is the rose petal flavor that has a unique, flowery taste in every bite.
“It’s a luxury cookie that you would have for special events like birthdays or weddings,” he said. “These cookies are associated with fiestas and celebrations.”
Aside from the cookies, four types of freshly made croissants are offered at the café. From raisin to butter to almond bread – there is a variety to choose from. And they all pair well with a coffee, or even a fresh pressed orange juice that you can watch them make.
“We bake our bread every morning to make sure we have fresh croissants,” he explained.
And if you love gelato, then this is truly your spot. The café imports their gelato products from France and, just like the macarons, offers a wide variety of flavors to select from. Violet flower gelato, anyone?
There is also a display carrying an array of unique chocolates with different flavors and designs. Whether you prefer dark chocolate or milk chocolate, there is nothing quite like these handcrafted candies.
The environment is sophisticated, welcoming, and peaceful. This is a place that customers can come to meet a friend, work on their computers with the complimentary Wi-Fi, or simply to grab a treat to satisfy their sweet tooth. You don’t have to be a Parisian to enjoy the café, so drop on by and get taste of what French delicacies are all about.
Le Macaron
15323 N. Scottsdale Rd, #145,
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 958-1099
Mon-Thu: 7:00 am – 10:00 pm
Fri-Sat: 7:00 am – 11:30 pm
Sun: 7:00 am – 10:00 pm