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Bear Claw
Cinnamon Roll
Chocolate Chip Cookie
Snickerdoodle
Raspberry Crumb Cake
Butterfinger Cheesecake
Filled to Order Cannoli
Cream and Custard Éclair
Butterscotch Pecan Streusel Muffin
Tucked into a shopping plaza on South Jones with its view from the street obstructed by a small Pho parlor, Chantilly's Bakery is the sort of place that can easily be missed by even those searching for it, a desire to visit the place additionally compromised by a complete lack of seating and weekday-only hours.
Locally owned and operated, everything scratch-made on-site with a focus on custom orders including elaborate Cakes, it was just past noon on a Friday that Chantilly's was entered and with the lone baker hidden somewhere in the back a buzzer alerted him to a patron, the young man emerging with a smile and describing each of the items on display with the sort of passion of a team that is justifiably proud of its work.
Far lower in price than other bakeries in the Valley, large wedges of Cheesecake only $3.50 with $2 laminated Pastries and Macarons just a buck, the decision was made after lengthy perusal to sample a wide variety totaling nine different items plus two duplicates, the total cost just $20.50 with some quite delicious, though the tiny 50-cent cookies were unfortunately dry and practically inedible.
Slowly enjoyed across the course of the afternoon, the filled-to-order Cannoli going first since Chantilly's actually puts forth the additional effort that so few bakeries do, it was nice to feel the crisp shell shatter around smooth Mascarpone dipped in Chips of Dark Chocolate, the Éclair tasted next a surprisingly excellent rendition with crunchy Pate a Choux sliced and stacked like a Cream Puff, both the Custard and the Cream filling going light on the sweetness making for a complex and refined composition.
Giving the Cinnamon Roll and Muffin a short time in the microwave, a personal preference that undoubtedly benefitted the later, it warrants mention that better lamination can be found at several places in Sin City than what was seen in the $1.50 Roll of $2 Bear Claw, though both were still decent, the buttery Muffin a far better investment of calories and finance with a top of crunchy Streusel and interior studded with Butterscotch Chips.
Keeping Cheesecake cool for last, the slice easily 10oz or more, first tastes of the cardboard lined Crumb Cake made me wonder exactly where the advertised Raspberry was hidden, a deeper spoonful quick to reveal a seedless puree that was unfortunately underwhelming despite the overall quality of the base that it was mixed in, the Cheesecake taking the exact opposite route by going all-in with Butterfinger and a dense Graham Cracker crust that still somehow managed to allow mild sour notes to stand out.
THREE STARS: Challenged by location, décor and hours, though the staff is friendly and prices are a true bargain, Chantilly's is worth the visit for those in the area looking for something sweet to curb a craving, the Muffin and Cheesecake perhaps even worth making a workday diversion.
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