Bon Épi Pâtisserie Café
| Address: | 2750 Alton Pkwy # 101, Irvine, CA 92606, USA |
| Phone: | +1 949-251-0070 |
| Site: | bonepimacarons.com |
| Rating: | 3.8 |
| Working: | 7AM–12AM 7AM–12AM 7AM–12AM 7AM–12AM 7AM–12AM 7AM–12AM 7AM–12AM |
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Tiffany Cheung
I went to Bon Epi a few years back after a friend raved about the pastries there and how it was better than 85. I didnt think so, and I stopped coming. However, after graduating and finding 85 to be overrated, I came back to try their delectable macarons that I have seen in many peoples photos. Wow, I was so surprised by the amount of bread, baked goods, and different menu items than before. There was even shaved ice! However, my eyes narrowed in on the macarons. Rainbows of colors delighted my eyes as I took in all of the macarons and all of the different flavors. I was impressed. Almost as impressed as when I went into Bottega. There are boxes upon boxes on top of the refrigerated section of the baked goods. The boxes state that 10 macarons are $20 and 15 macarons are $30. However, each macaron is only $1.95, so you have to pay extra for a sturdy box. My dad bought a custard bread, while I went about ordering my ten macarons. I thought it would be like Bottega where you indicate the macaron you want and they put it in the box for you. I believe they do that at Lette, too. However, I had to tell her the different flavors I wanted, which was really difficult as I didnt know. I was planning on listing it off as I went. So I had to run back and forth and decide on my flavors while the worker entered it in on the cash register. She later asked me if I wanted it in a box, whereupon I was charged an extra $0.50. They take credit cards here (even Discover), so signed and was on my way. Noticed they didnt give me a receipt after, so make sure to get a receipt! I had to wait awhile for somebody to put the macarons all together. They even have different box colors. (I am seriously a macaron fanatic!) I ended up getting salted caramel, hazelnut, raspberry chocolate (I think), macadamia, blue velvet, rose, peach, green tea, passion fruit, and lemon. Now that I think back, I wish I had gotten hazelnut instead of the raspberry or whatever the purple one was, but oh well. Overall, the macarons were really good. I liked them better than Lette, but I think Bottega is still my favorite. I did think they seemed a little smaller, but I am not sure if I was just overthinking it. They are very chewy if you eat them immediately after they come out of the fridge, so I would recommend letting them sit in room temperature for awhile before consuming the french pastries. I thought there was enough filling, and that the outsides were crumbly enough. It could have been even more soft, but I didnt think they were too dry or anything. Maybe a little too chewy for my taste. My favorites were the salted caramel, blue velvet (tasted like blueberries!), rose, peach, passion fruit, and the lemon. They all tasted really delicious and worth the $2. The other flavors werent too great. Hazelnut tasted like chocolate. The green tea was good, but Im not a big fan of green tea. The others were eh. Some had really pretty designs on the outside. I wanted to try the orange blossom, but thought the outside two peanuts or whatever to be a little weird. I have to say that the passion fruit was one of my favorites because I loved the color of the shell (a mint Tiffany green) and it tasted really delicious. They have strawberry croissants (like Cream Pan!) and even burritos! Their cakes look fabulous. Overall, a good macaron experience. I definitely will be back to try more if I am ever in the area. Probably on par with Lette for me, but not as good as Bottega. Custard bread was good, too according to my dad.
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Andrew Le
Best macarons I had so far. Better than all of SD locations. Heres what you should do. Go in buy one macaron get coupon 2 of 10 purchase Buy 5 macarons that comes in a box pay 8 bucks no tax on food Walk out with 5 more macaroons each macaron is 1.95 so 5 would come out to be 9.75 so would not qualify to use coupon but if you buy 5 that comes in a box its 10 bucks this place has one up on 85c, because of those macarons! EAT AND ENJOY food is meant to be enjoyed, it is a luxory of life, SPLURGE damnit SPLURGE! OMG so delicious and soft almond flour to the max (main ingredient inside macarons)
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장문석
I visited there btw 1 and 2 pm May 1st. to exchange two packs of toast bread that seemed to have no salt mistakenly. The clerk, young girl took too little piece of bread to taste and said it tasted normal but that was not true. When I was talking to the other woman the young girl was looking at me. And she even said to me " Why are you looking at me" with aggressive and unfriendly attitude. I was very upset but I have no time to argue with the female fighter looking like an Indian. Very disappointed .
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vortex wolf
Their croissants are horrible. Havent Asians from this plaza never been to Paris? I think all of them visited this city, so I cannot imagine how this place can exist and call itself French. 2 stars because at least their croissants are better than those which are sold in american supermarkets.
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Yogi Han
Wow. The genius behind this brilliantly delicious sweets stop made all my dreams come true! I found a combination of my two loves, ice cream and macarons! They bring cookies and cream to a new level. My husband also found his shaved ice. This is a diet breaking paradise. Im hooked.
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Maram Jibril
Cute little cafe. Macaroons are $1.95 each though, which would be worth it if they actually tasted like anything. Really disappointed. The only macaroon out of the 8 i got that had any taste at all was the nutella one because it was filled with actual nutella.
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Daniel Jenkins
This bakery has been here for quite a while, but it just cant seem to figure out what to offer. I think their recent move to selling unique flavors of ice cream is a good move, but they still have to work to change my first impressions of them.
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julie tashiro
The family and I had a late night sweet tooth we tried the Black Forrest cake, sweet tart, strawberry shortcake and chocolate cake. All of the cakes were light and airy, not rich at all! Great service!!
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A Private User
LOVE IT LOVE IT! Pastry are always fresh and not oily!! Coffee is great, great Service and not so crowded as 85° across the street.Would recommended to everyone! Just try it and you will love it :-)
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Kim L
Macaroons are yummy here. Faves: Salted caramel Nice indoor tables to sit & hangout to chill relax & chat with friends. =) Tip: 8:30-9pm they put on sale all breads 5 for $5.99.
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Maradona William
Its super cool place ,, very delicious macaroni , they serving Kraft ice cream now , owner hes super kind , staff friendly , I recommend to everyone to give it try
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Amir Mostofy
They have a huge assortment of Macaroons, all ranging in different Colors & flavors. The Acai bowls are awesome too!
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Steve Bryson
Whenever were on vacation in Newport Beach, we stock up with pastries from Bon Epi. Love this place.
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Kania Watkins
I like all the maccarons. ..also the curry bread is good! I like the hot caramel machiato as well
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Stefanie Ziller
I dont like their macarons for some reason. Willing to try other things tho.
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Margaret Haburjak
Closed by HEALTH Department for Cockrock infestation on April 14, 2017.
