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5/5 average rating
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cindy conley
"this is a little gem off the main drag of downtown Valparaiso. Dynamite pastries, in small portion sizes. and if you want a great up of coffee, they serve americano (I usually am not a fan but have had 2 different people make it for me at Bao's and definitely not the watered down version I have gotten from Starbucks), espresso drinks. If you want a li..." Read more
4 years ago
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Gavin Coppage
"My girlfriend and I loved our pastries! And the woman helping us was incredibly patient and nice, I'm sorry I didn't get her name!"
4 years ago
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Natalya Shadrina-Chekunova
"Omgoodness!!!!! Wow!!! I have been to France many times, this bakery is sport on French!!! Love the pastry and their mocha cake is to die for!!!! Love it! Best kept secret of Valparaiso!!!! Check them out! Yummy!!!!"
4 years ago
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Milana Petersen
"Absolutely fantastic pastries. It tastes exactly like in Paris. Fresh and delicious. Super helpful and friendly staff."
4 years ago
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Elizabeth F
"As a person who loves pastries & has tried just about everything sweet downtown, this place is by far THE BEST. After trying several different pastries during different occasions, I can honestly say this place puts a lot of thought into each individual pastry. I believe they truly use fresh ingredients because I can taste it in the flavor. I have never bough..." Read more
4 years ago
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Paige Donovan
"There was a beautiful selection. Everything tasted delicious and the employee-customer experience was very positive. Would recommend!"
4 years ago
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Kenneth Hughes
"Delicious pastries!"
4 years ago
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Liliya Griechen
"Best in town"
4 years ago
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Jackie Rimicci
"Haven't had anything bad from here yet! $$"
4 years ago
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Katie Westlund
"I just discovered Bao’s this week, and oh man, I think a monster has been created. Their pastries and desserts are phenomenal in both taste and technique, and there is a large variety to choose from each day. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable too!"
5 years ago
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Jeff Snyder
"This is a great addition to Valparaiso and even NWI. Good selection most of the time. Wide variety of not too sweet desserts. They also have breads and banquets some times. The kitchen in back always seems to be busy making the food onsite. I've been there three times now and every visit has been very positive."
5 years ago
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Jessica Petersen
"There are not enough good things to say about Bao's: the staff is friendly and helpful, the bakery is clean and aesthetically pleasing and the baked goods are out of this world. This bakery is 100 percent authentic Parisian and the next best thing to flying to Paris and going to a bakery. I highly recommend the chocolate almond croissant and macarons (I have..." Read more
5 years ago
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Mike Martinez
"Delicious pastries! The best and only French bakery in the area. Would recommend to everyone."
5 years ago
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Kevin Mues
"Wonderful authentic French bakery, you can taste the freshness in everything they bake."
5 years ago
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Sarah Gorski
"Bao makes the BEST pastries in the area. She is my go to for special occasions Her creativity and artistry with food cannot be beat. On top of good looks, they taste incredible!"
5 years ago
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Ruthie Rossman
"Amazing deserts, beautiful bakery !"
5 years ago
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Tammie Cagle
"So friendly and great tasting tarts everything is great"
5 years ago
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Jamia Romero
"This place is amazing. I am actually not happy about it because I don't usually eat dessert unless it is actually worth it and everything here is perfection. We now go at least weekly and everything we have had is so amazingly delicious it becomes our new favorite dessert. The prices are amazing for the quality and level of baking skill achieved here."
5 years ago
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Anne Vassal
"Valparaiso is very fortunate to have a bakery of this quality. Not easy to find anywhere. (except Paris) The owners and staff are friendly and helpful. They do run out of things which is to be expected. No worries, come back the next day. 😊"
5 years ago
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Viet DO PHAN
"Pâtisseries Françaises ! Un must ? N'hésitez tout est fait maison, on dit que l'on mange avec les yeux avant, attendez de goûter ☺️ ! #authenticité"
5 years ago
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Laelius Mire
"Pâtisserie merveilleuse où la gentillesse de l'accueil fait harmonieusement cortège à de délicieux gâteaux."
5 years ago
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D B
"Les meilleures pâtisseries françaises de l'Illinois, et avec un service à l'américaine ! Incontournable pour les Français si vous passez dans le coin... À quand une boutique en France ?!"
5 years ago
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lisa woodward
"Very special, a gem of an establishment, and Hallelujah, a source for real French bread in Valpo. The pastries are authentic and just as delicious as they are beautiful. The owners and the staff are kind and friendly. I'd have this place in our town in my dreams, and here it is in real life!"
5 years ago
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Natalie Wargo
"Amazing! Always a great variety of wonderful treats! Staff is very welcoming and helpful. I love trying something new every visit! Beautiful presentation."
5 years ago
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"My mother and I went to Bao's Pastry a couple hours ago. Even though I only got Macarons, I can tell this Pastry shop is AMAZING! The Macarons were out of this world, by the way! Anyone that has the time to, stop here, you won't regret it! 5 stars, all the way!"
4 years ago