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Christy Graf
danielle spinozzi
"Bao has delicious and unique French pastries unlike anything I've ever tasted before. The kouign amann (both original and new chocolate) are amazing and easily my favorite thing on the menu. The ham and cheese croissant as well as the pain au chocolat are always delicious flaky treats. If you stop in make sure not to sleep on the fresh baked bread, it's the..." Read more
5 years ago
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Doug Schadel
"The best pastry place in the world and even saying that is an understatement."
5 years ago
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millie kenjic
"I visit Bao Pastry shop every Saturday with a plan to buy a pastry or two and always purchase more. Everything i buy becomes my favorite til the next visit. I love treating myself to a slice of greatness at Bao's!"
5 years ago
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Becky Hoffman
"Shop is spotless, staff knowledgeable and friendly. And oh the goodies. Amazing macaroons, fruit tarts, baguettes, lemon cake, the souffles are fabulous. I can't recommend Bao's strongly enough to satisfy your need for fresh bread or a sweet treat! Truly a gem for Valparaiso!!"
5 years ago
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Holly Szmutko
"We have gotten pastries and bread there on a few different occasions! The bread is so fresh and the pastries are decadent! Never any issues with them! The staff is kind and knowledgable! Will continue to get things from them! Great place!"
5 years ago
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Colleen Peluso
"I love Bao's. It opened very shortly after my first ever Paris trip, and the croissants, quiches, pastries, paninis, and meringues make me feel like I'm on vacation all the time in Valpo. Always excellent quality and delicious, and many new options and varieties all the time. If you see a line out the door--trust me, it's worth the wait."
5 years ago
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Joshua DeWalt
"The store is super cute, the staff is friendly, and all of the food I’ve had there, be it sweet or savory, has been absolutely delicious and aesthetically pleasing. I feel very fortunate that we have a place like Bao’s so close to home."
5 years ago
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Kate Allison
"Best pastries I’ve ever had! This is my favorite bakery of all time. Everything here is fantastic, and the croissants are heavenly!"
5 years ago
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Andrew Jimenez
"I’m no pastry scholar, so for the most part, I pick something random each time I visit and it’s always delicious regardless of what I get. The staff are incredibly helpful as well. An absolute gem of a place in Valpo."
5 years ago
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Lavon O.
Portage, IN
"Oh. My. God. TL:DR Version - Ordering is easy, and it's recommended you order ahead. Prices are excellent for the quality, which is impeccable. The place was immaculately clean. The staff is wonderful and friendly. I'm somewhat convinced the chef is a sorceress because nothing is this good without something supernatural going on. :D For context, my hus..." Read more
5 years ago
Jason Feldman
"Every time we come to the area we have to stop here. Their pastries or as good as any in Chicago. One of the things I love about their product is it's not overly sweet like so many other bakeries."
5 years ago
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Lavon O.
Portage, IN
"Oh. My. God. TL:DR Version - Ordering is easy, and it's recommended you order ahead. Prices are excellent for the quality, which is impeccable. The place was immaculately clean. The staff is wonderful and friendly. I'm somewhat convinced the chef is a sorceress because nothing is this good without something supernatural going on. :D For context, my hus..." Read more
5 years ago
Sammantha Hobbs
"Everything I have purchased has been yummy. Definitely recommend the cream chesse Macaroons."
5 years ago
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sean ray
"Favorite custom deserts"
5 years ago
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Manu M
"Great experience tasting those authentic french pastries! No more need to visit Fauchon in Paris!"
5 years ago
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Edward Skrundz
"Definitely worth the trip. Great French pastries."
5 years ago
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Doreen Arrieta
"It is the most beautiful French Pastry shop in Valparaiso! Bao takes great pride in all that she creates, it’s so pretty you don’t even want to eat it lol. Everything that I have had from their shop, has been absolutely melt in your mouth delicious!! Happy Easter Everyone 🙏! Make sure you check her master pieces on Facebook Bao’s French Pastry 🥐 🥮."
5 years ago
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Sue Szmutko
"Very good!!!! Yummmm"
5 years ago
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Daniel Walters
"My wife and I stumbled on Bao's tonight while out for dinner. Hands down, the best desserts we have ever had! The macarons, lemon mousse, and lemon meringue were incredible! My new favorite dessert spot. The lady who helped us was very friendly and a pleasure to talk to. Highly recommend this place!"
5 years ago
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Lavon OConnor
"Oh. My. God. TL:DR Version - Ordering was easy. Prices are excellent for the quality, which is impeccable. The place was immaculately clean. The staff is wonderful and friendly. For context, my husband was a New York chef at a high end wine bar that shall not be named. These desserts are the best we've ever had. Period. Ever. We got a box of macaroon..." Read more
5 years ago
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Bryan Wilson
"Love this place!!! Havent gotten anything we didn't love but the mousse and cheesecake are absolutely amazing"
5 years ago
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Kathy Page
"Wonderful place for pastries and other goodies in downtown Valparaiso. Everything we have had has been fabulous. There are so many fresh items to choose from. All look inviting, so it is necessary to make many trips!"
5 years ago
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Di B
"Absolute best bakery!!"
5 years ago
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Kimberly Tran
"went beyond my expectations! it was my first time visiting. the employees were very friendly & made it a welcoming space. the place was clean and simply & nicely decorated. i got the espresso macchiato, napoleon, chocolate almond croissant, and coffee mouse. all of the dessert i purchased was perfectly rich and light."
5 years ago
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"Bao's Pastry is simply AMAZING! If you are looking for high-quality, authentic, melt-in-your mouth desserts, croissants and quiches, this is THE place to go! We tried a couple different quiches and my entire family absolutely LOVED them. And, the desserts are just exquisite. If you haven't tried them, you need to!"
5 years ago