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49 reviews
4.4/5 average rating
Mary B.
Hobart, IN
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
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
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
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
Lukey C.
Chicago, IL
"This bakery is clean and well stocked. I got chocolate macarons. They were really delicious. They melted in my mouth and were fudgy! I ate all 12 of them myself but the size was a little bigger than a quarter, so I don't feel like that much of a pig. They were too good to share with my family so I devoured them in my car with a Diet Coke on the way to pick u..." Read more
4 years ago
Lukey C.
Chicago, IL
"This bakery is clean and well stocked. I got chocolate macarons. They were really delicious. They melted in my mouth and were fudgy! I ate all 12 of them myself but the size was a little bigger than a quarter, so I don't feel like that much of a pig. They were too good to share with my family so I devoured them in my car with a Diet Coke on the way to pick u..." Read more
4 years ago
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
4 years ago
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
4 years ago
Vanessa S.
Chicago, IL
"Valpo is really stepping it up by having this unique French/Vietnamese pastry in downtown Valpo. Yes, prices may appear higher than most other places in the community but IT IS SO WORTH IT!! I moved here from Chicago so the prices for these delicious pastries are comparable to city prices but they actually taste good!! The chocolate almond croissant is heave..." Read more
4 years ago
Lacy K.
Valparaiso, IN
"We hit this place up often at Coffee Creek Farmers Market and absolutely loved everything we tried. My daughter adores the madeleines!"
4 years ago
Jeanluc C.
Speedway, IN
"As a french man I can tell you that the " pain au chocolat" was delicious. Like home. The original quiche was wonderful, chausson aux pommes and éclairs too. Very good and authentic place."
4 years ago
Amie B.
Valparaiso, IN
"Oh my goodness, this place is fantastic!! Everything I have had has been scrumptious. It's all so fresh and the flavors are amazing. I highly recommend going in and trying pretty much anything. Lovely little stop after a meal downtown to get a little dessert to take home. Go for it!"
4 years ago
Amie B.
Valparaiso, IN
"Oh my goodness, this place is fantastic!! Everything I have had has been scrumptious. It's all so fresh and the flavors are amazing. I highly recommend going in and trying pretty much anything. Lovely little stop after a meal downtown to get a little dessert to take home. Go for it!"
4 years ago
Natalie J.
Carmel, IN
"A little Piece of Paris brought to Valpo! Bought two pastries at their stand at the farmers market and hands down, one of the best pastries I've ever had. It was so good we went back to their shop that evening to buy more! You can easily tell time and talent went in to making each of their delicious treats. As a world traveler, it brought the experience..." Read more
4 years ago
"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