Best Macaroons In Sacramento
1801 L St.
Sacramento, CA 95811
(916) 706-1738
gingerelizabeth.com
Ginger Elizabeth may specialize in decadent chocolate squares in varieties that include sea-salt sprinkled and filled with caramel. But, one slightly crispy and mildly sweet treat this chocolate shop does well is macarons. Each assortment of macarons are made in small batches, hand-piped, and then filled with house-made ganache, buttercream, caramel and jams. The balance between texture and flavor found in a Ginger Elizabeth macaron is one of a kind and loyal customers choose to buy these tiny bites by the dozen. The list of flavors available changes daily, but bite-sized staples found often behind the counter include: Vanilla Almond, Chocolate Ganache, and Pistachio.
2376 Fair Oaks Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95825
(916) 482-0708
www.ettores.com
Almond crescents dipped in chocolate and studded with a single maraschino cherry, butter cookies filled with raspberry or apricot jam, and flaky coconut pecan triangles are just the beginning of Ettore's European Bakery & Restaurant's dessert menu. But, all specialty wedding cakes and lemon chiffon desserts aside, this sweet shop bakes an assortment of colorful macarons that sell out quick. Popular flavors like raspberry come light pink in color, while the vanilla variety takes on a creamy hue. Owner Ettore Ravazzolo and his wife, Meggan, participated in Sacramento Fashion Week in February where Meggan walked the runway wearing a dress decorated completely in hand-made macarons and sugar flowers.
Elk Grove, CA 95758
www.facebook.com/loveandmacarons
Fruity Pebbles, Maple Bacon, Cookies and Cream, Sea Salt Caramel, Creme Brulee, Guava Cheese, Cookie Butter and Thin Mint. The boutique company, Love and Macarons, pops up at different events throughout Sacramento. Owner Tiffany Domingo bakes her bite-sized creations from scratch and sells them every Saturday during the midtown farmers' market from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. parked right in front of Low Brau. With more than three dozen flavors, Domingo says the Sea Salt Caramel is her bestseller. Pearl pink in color and sprinkled with golden salt this tasty treat is both eye-appealing and palate pleasing. Follow this pop-up macaron boutique on Instagram @loveandmacarons and look for Domingo and her macarons at SactoMofo 9 on May 21 at Discovery Park.
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2966 Freeport Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95818
(916) 442-4256
freeportbakery.com
When it comes to fresh-baked goodies, Freeport Bakery has its hands in more than just pies. The quaint bakery located in the heart of the Curtis Park neighborhood specializes in traditional dense challah bread baked twice a week, beautifully decorated wedding cakes, fresh fruit baskets, but its the authentic, French-style macarons that take the cake. At $3.50 a piece, choose from either pistachio or lemon-coconut. One attribute that sets Freeport's macarons aside from other bakeries in town is these delicate treats are slightly larger in size because according to this bakery, "one or two bites just isn't enough."
901 K St.
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 551-1500
www.estellespatisserie.com
In Belgium and in France, the term patisserie is a title only given to a bakery that has a master pastry chef or maître pâtissier under its roof. Although the rules are more relaxed in America, at Estelle's quality is found throughout its extensive menu. From its fresh-baked bread used to package its sandwiches to its espresso bar and even behind its dessert case, the food and sweet bites found at this Downtown eatery are sure to tantalize the eye and satisfy any craving. But, we're here for the French-style macarons. Baked daily and typically seasonal flavors, macarons at Estelle's come in hazelnut, pistachio, chocolate, raspberry, peanut butter and jelly and more.