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| - Coquette Patisserie has apparently been selling its macarons (and other pastries) at some of the local farmers' markets around town for a few years, but they only just opened their storefront in the Euclid 115 building across from Uptown. It's an interesting hybrid of pastries + bar.
I stopped in this afternoon on opening day and bought a variety of macarons. All of them were excellent, from the traditional flavors like chocolate and vanilla to the more novel, like a bleu cheese bacon offering. I didn't have a chance to try anything else, but it all looked delicious.
In addition to macarons an an assortment of other French pastries, Coquette Patisserie sells wine, champagne, and an assortment of craft beers. Champagne offerings were good, and between $9 and $11 a glass. The mix of beers on tap was also nice: Two Brothers Sidekick, Jackie O's Mystic Mama IPA, Jolly Pumpkin La Parcela, La Chouffe, Maredsous 10 Tripel, and Left Hand Fade to Black. Pints from $5-8, so more than reasonable. Unfortunately, I didn't have a chance to investigate the wine list.
Seating consists of a few small tables for two as well as a small bar. Everything is made fresh in the store, and there's a side window into the kitchen if you want to watch the chefs at work.
Best of all, it's open until 12am on Tue-Sat, giving the University Circle area a nice, upscale spot to grab a few drinks; it would be a great place to end a date. Coquette Patisserie is a great addition to the neighbourhood and unique in Cleveland.
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