Macaroons in Phoenix?

[IamJacksBrain]

I know Essence Bakery makes the French style macaroons, but they only have a couple of flavors and not consistently. Where else in Phoenix (east side preferable) can I get French style macaroons? Is there a bakery that has a good variety?

[dcblanchard]

Windubar recently raved about the macaroons from Sweet Pea Bakery. Maybe she'll chime in and give us more details!

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sweet pea bakery
209 W Jackson Street, Phoenix, AZ 85003

[winedubar]

hey guys,

sorry i was out of town :D

yes, the macaroons at sweet pea are fantastic - slightly crisp exteriors that just melt, and the chocolate filling is amazing. if you ask nicely danielle might let you sample one first...they're almond with a chocolate filling..

i think i remember them saying they were thinking of adding some flavors for the holidays?? not 100% on that tho....

[Firenza00]

What makes a macaroon French-style?

[IamJacksBrain]

They aren't those little coconut things, but two chewy cookies with some sort of creamy filling in between.

Wikipedia has more specifics and pictures.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macaron