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| - Bonjour! In the heat of the desert, an ice cold cup of gelato or a tasty macaroon can be just the relief you need. Enter Paris Rendez-Vous! No, that's not a mirage you see. It's a true Parisian macaroon/gelato bakery in the heart of the Desert Ridge Mall! Whether you're about to watch a film at the local AMC or just wanting to shop around the many stores at this outdoor mall, Paris Rendez-Vous should be on your list of places to go.
After a day trip around the Phoenix area, my wife and I decided to stop by Desert Ridge to give this place a shot (after seeing it on a previous day's visit to the mall). The prior reviews seemed to be positive overall, so I was optimistic about the experience. When we arrived, I was unhappy to see that several flavors were sold out, but my favorite flavor (mint chocolate chip) was still available! I ordered a small cup to go. The woman helping us behind the counter (who I speculate may have been the owner given her French accent) was friendly and efficient. Fortunately there wasn't a line when we visited this store, so we were in and out of there in just a couple of minutes.
Overall, I was very impressed with the quality of the gelato! I haven't been to every gelato store in Phoenix, but I would speculate it is likely one of the best, comparable to the gelato places I've been to in New York (I'll have to report back after trying a real gelato store in Italy or France). The gelato was fresh and flavorful and didn't leave me with that bloated feeling you typically get after eating ice cream.
In addition to gelato, this store also serves macaroons (they looked amazing), croissants and other bakery items. On a future visit to the valley of the sun, I'm certainly going to have to give the other items a try.
Again, if you're in the desert and seeking some cold refuge from the valley heat, give this place a go!
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