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49 reviews
4.4/5 average rating
Stephanie J.
Lake Station, IN
Stephanie J.
Lake Station, IN
"The macarons were absolutely awful. They tasted old and stale. For the price I was incredibly disappointed. The fillings tasted artificial. I've had better frozen ones. The eclair had the funkiest chocolate flavor. If you could even call it chocolate very disappointing for almost $30. I should have gone back in and got a refund. I will not go back."
9 months ago
Shay B.
Chicagoland, IL
"My 11 year old daughter has a very healthy obsession with Macarons. When our usual place was out of them (Costco) we searched for a place to enjoy them for Valentine's Day. The service was cordial although the store is very small. They have a wide variety of baked goods and I might visit in the future. We ended up with a couple of raspberry beignets and a 12..." Read more
10 months ago
Mary B.
Hobart, IN
"I've been here a couple times, all I can say is WOW!! I've tried so many things, but my faves are the assortments of croissants. I'm so glad we have Bao to satisfy our pastry needs!"
a year ago
Audrey B.
Valparaiso, IN
"I love love love this place. I honestly have to stop myself from going there because I can't control myself. My favorites are the croissants, the quiche, and the opera cake, but I have tried pretty much everything there. Great for parties and gifts and just to have a treat! They have a location in town and go to several events and markets in the area as well..." Read more
a year ago
J W.
Manlius, IL
"Their deserts are fabulous!! Love this place.... My only complaint would be the square machine asking me for a tip.... Are you serious? I am so tired of tipping for people handing me a product..... your prices should reflect a fare wage.... Get rid of the tip option please...."
a year ago
Nina H.
Evanston, IL
"Decent pastry shop but their mousse cake was the only thing worth ordering. As other reviewers mentioned, they're pricey. We don't mind paying more for quality but when 1 out of 4 things we ordered were above average, that's a red flag. Perhaps we just bought the wrong things but I'm willing to give this place another shot if we find ourselves back in Valp..." Read more
a year ago
Jessica M.
Chicago, IL
"As a fellow Valpo alumni, I can't help but wonder, "Where were you when I was studying on campus back then?!" Needless to say, I am beyond elated with this addition to Valpo downtown. I am so glad my family and I stopped by on our way to my cousin's retirement party. We picked up several items and all of them were excellent. Here's what we've tried: pain a..." Read more
a year ago
Adriana S.
Grovetown, GA
"The food was amazing, a little pricey but personally i would say it is worth it. Good place to go after dinner ! Wish they were open later during the week."
2 years ago
Alexandra H.
Valparaiso, IN
"Stopped here for breakfast since I love French pastries. The shop is very cute and there's so many wonderful cakes/pastries in the display case. The shop does not have seating indoors, but it does have a few tables outside for when the weather is nice. I had an almond croissant, which was good. It had sliced almonds and powdered sugar on top of the crois..." Read more
2 years ago
Robert B.
SoMa, San Francisco, CA
"great place to go we are lucky to have them in valpo jim brooks"
2 years ago
Randi M.
South Elgin, IL
"Finally stopped by Bao's and it was delicious! The staff were very helpful, as were the customers. I tried the mini pavlova topped with fresh blueberries and blackberries and a macaroon. I believe the pavlova was blueberry flavored and the texture was light and airy. I also tried the 4" chocolate mousse cake. I could eat the mousse and chocolate ganache on..." Read more
2 years ago
Jan L.
IN, IN
"The croissants and macarons taste exactly like those in Paris. What an unexpected treat!"
2 years ago
Paige S.
Crawfordsville, IN
"I am in love with this pastry shop! From the moment you walk in, it is a top tier experience. You have to take a moment to breathe in the smell of fresh bread and pastries before you can even begin thinking about what you're going to order. The atmosphere is perfect and the display of all of their beautiful pastries and desserts was wonderful. We ordered a..." Read more
2 years ago
Mandy C.
Indianapolis, IN
"Gorgeous little bakery in the heart of Valpo! This is another gem I found courtesy of my fellow Yelpers. This shop offers SO MANY baked treats, from breads to croissants to sweets. I picked up some macaroons, a brownie finger, a mini spinach w/sun-dried tomato quiche and a kouign-amann, recommended by the server. I had the quiche for dinner and it was..." Read more
3 years ago
Robert W.
Wichita, KS
"Amazing pastries and bread. Small shop and there is usually a line but definitely worth the wait. Highly recommend!"
3 years ago
Bohao Z.
Bloomington, IN
"I come to Bao's every time I drop by Valparaiso. It was a nice stroke of luck that I discovered this place with my partner last year. Sure, the prices feel high but the quality of each treat fully justifies the label! It's very different from the pastry stores in the area as the sweets aren't one-dimensional in flavor (I.e. just being sweet) Although not a..." Read more
3 years ago
Christina T.
Chicago Loop, Chicago, IL
"They were extremely accommodating with a last minute delivery order and the fruit tarts were delicious!"
3 years ago
Michael And Eliza D.
Lake Station, IN
"A piece of France in our own backyard. Great little hidden spot that needs to be paid a visit. Great decor, little tight if it gets busy in there, desserts nicely displayed Macaroons are amazing Desserts nicely prepared and decorated Good quality pastries Little on the high end but worth it for the area"
3 years ago
Michael And Eliza D.
Lake Station, IN
"A piece of France in our own backyard. Great little hidden spot that needs to be paid a visit. Great decor, little tight if it gets busy in there, desserts nicely displayed Macaroons are amazing Desserts nicely prepared and decorated Good quality pastries Little on the high end but worth it for the area"
3 years ago
TM M.
Valparaiso, IN
"Delicious French pastries! My husband bought me the fruit Tarte. It was wonderful! Fresh raspberries, blueberries and strawberries! Our daughter bought the multiflavored puff pastries which were each delicious in their own exquisite sample. The fresh, thinly sliced apples on a flaky, delicate pastry was my husband's favorite! A must try!"
3 years ago
TM M.
Valparaiso, IN
"Delicious French pastries! My husband bought me the fruit Tarte. It was wonderful! Fresh raspberries, blueberries and strawberries! Our daughter bought the multiflavored puff pastries which were each delicious in their own exquisite sample. The fresh, thinly sliced apples on a flaky, delicate pastry was my husband's favorite! A must try!"
3 years ago
Melody P.
Hobart, IN
"A unique pastry shop for northwest Indiana. The chocolate croissant and the breakfast ham and cheese croissant were just delicious. It reminded me of being in Amsterdam or Belgium."
3 years ago
Melody P.
Hobart, IN
"A unique pastry shop for northwest Indiana. The chocolate croissant and the breakfast ham and cheese croissant were just delicious. It reminded me of being in Amsterdam or Belgium."
3 years ago
B G.
Merrillville, IN
"I was looking for a something new to try and read the reviews on this place. I stopped by and there were a couple of people in line outside. We waited and proceeded inside when it was our turn. Everything looked delicious!!!! I was disappointed to see that the employees were not wearing masks. I still proceeded to order. I purchased 2 fruit tarts and a panin..." Read more
4 years ago
"The macarons were absolutely awful. They tasted old and stale. For the price I was incredibly disappointed. The fillings tasted artificial. I've had better frozen ones. The eclair had the funkiest chocolate flavor. If you could even call it chocolate very disappointing for almost $30. I should have gone back in and got a refund. I will not go back."
9 months ago