Von W.
Yelp
So glad they recovered from the whole sexual harassment issues from several years ago. Kudos to the new owners.
Sucre has always been a delightful shop. The ambiance, from the decor to the packaging (bags and boxes), is top notch! The service today was excellent. I'm sorry that I didn't get the team member's name, but she was bubbly, knowledgeable and personable. She appears to be passionate about her work. She's a great salesperson without being pushy. When I inquired about a pastry, she described it with so much passion and authenticity.
Full transparency, I wasn't a fan of the gelato when the original shop opened many years ago. I thought it was ok and overpriced. I didn't have gelato today, but macarons instead. I also bought a chocolate chip cookie and a cookies n cream cupcake. The cookie was good, crispy around the edges and chewy in the center. It's not worth $5, though. This isn't a Levain Bakery cookie. Sadly, the cupcake was just ok. I've had the same quality from Rouses. I dare say it's about what you'd get from Sam's, but at ten times the cost ($6.00). It's a jumbo cupcake, but I recommend getting your cupcake fix at Cupcake Collection down the street.
The macarons, however, were the highlight of the day. I ordered blackberry, almond, vanilla and strawberry. With the exception of the vanilla, the flavors were spot on. They were delicious. The flavor of the vanilla was muted, but were vibrant for the remaining flavors. The almond was my favorite. I love almost anything with almond cream, extract, etc. The macarons were pretty and shiny, and had a light, crispy texture. I appreciated the additional layer of crunch these had. I'm not a macaron connoisseur, so I don't know what the texture should be like, but I tried some from Haydel's (a block away) and O'Delice today and Sucre was the best, hands down. The creamy filling was fruity and tasty. Also, Sucre sold them for $2.75 ea, while they were $2.50 and $1.79 ea from Haydel's and O'Delice, respectively. If you buy 8 macarons from Sucre, they come in the cutest gift box. It's a no-brainer. I'll gladly pay more because Sucre is an experience. The other places don't come close in terms of service, ambiance and quality.