the bonbonerie

yuk!. although the cakes and cookies are beautifully decorated, unfortunately, that's where the goodness ends. most of the baked goods i have purchased are dry. the only moistcakei've had is the carrot cake. the decorated cookies are ok, not great. the coffee cakes and pound cakes are always dry; they almost seem "day old" or so...

posted on 17 apr, 2015 by mindy trujillo leave a comment since this is my birthday month, i have to highlight my most favoritecakeof all time: bonbonerie’s opera cream torte .  what i learned recently is that this is bonbonerie’s original, signature cake- it’s been on the menu for over thirty years!  smart people.  i know nothing i say can do this dessert justice, but i will try.  the opera cream torte is made with layers of moist, rich, dark chocolate cake, chocolate chips, rich opera cream filling, and iced with creamy chocolate ganache, chocolate chips, and white chocolate diamonds.  it’s absolutely a-maz-ing!  like choirs of angels singing, a-maz-ing!  not cheap, but truly decadent.  order a wholecakeor just grab a piece to go! the first picture is from my mom’s birthday in october; check out the cool cookies around the cake.  the second pic is from a recent take out order! there are a few local businesses, such as dewey’s pizza, that offer the opera cream torte on their menu which is incredibly fortunate for people like me who have chocolate emergencies because unfortunately, bonbonerie isn’t open in the evenings.  i have actually gone to dewey’s just for the opera cream torte.  true story! inside the bakery, cases are filled with beautifully bright cookies, assorted cakes and pies, melt-in-your-mouth brownies, and more.  everything is beautiful and enticing.  bonbonerie also does an incredible creme brulee . honestly, it’s the best creme brulee i’ve had in the city!  the vanilla and chocolate custards are deliciously creamy and topped with the perfect layer of caramelized sugar- never burnt. also noteworthy, seven hills , a local, wholesale specialty coffee roaster, provides coffee for bonbonerie and has created a couple special blends just for them.  my favorite, of course, is the opera cream blend .  it’s smooth, balanced, a little sweet, with low acidity.  we have often gotten a box of treats and a coffee to go.  then we go to a local park and

bakery lover. my child attends school in this area and we frequent this wonderful bakery. it is a guilty pleasure eating the delish carrotcakewith cream cheese frosting and molasses cookies. we have sampled other items that are also wonderful, but these two are our favorites.

could be a little nicer. i would expect someone to wait on me rather promptly when i am the only person standing in line. multiple workers walking by....hello ???
please don't act as if you are doing me a favor by taking my order after i had to ask for assistance. sighing loudly is very irritating, and a thank you would have been nice after i paid for my order.
ps the opera creamcakewas dry too

great when you can get in. the cupcakes, cakes, scones, and all things baked are wonderful. getting in when they're open is the challenge. i always arrive to a wait. and it's worth waiting for.
i've been to several weddings where thecakewas from the bonbonerie, and was phenomenal.

tea room. the pastries at the bonbonerie are so fantastic, i had acakemade for my mother's birthday & carried it on a flight to florida.

there is an adorable, funky tea room where you may have lunch ( for under $10) or have an afternoon tea, with three tiers of sandwiches & sweets & a pot of tea for $14.

it really is a special place & the only one like it in our area.