I had originally visited Sugar Peony to (hopefully) get a small last-minute cake for my friend's birthday, but you have to pre-order because they are sent to them each day or something.
I didn't really want to leave empty handed so I got a half dozen macarons in all different flavours. Unfortunately, not only have I had better for the price ($2.50 per macaron or $15 for 6), I've experienced better handling of delicate overpriced confectionery at every other place I've ever been to. In hindsight I really should have just not bought any or walked away while the guy was putting them in the box.
The macarons were cute, but they were not that special. The only memorable one was the vanilla chocolate hazelnut one, which the guy said tasted like a Ferrero Rocher and it did.
This is not why they are getting a one star though.
The dude was on his laptop and touching his face before he got my macarons. He did not wash his hands or put on gloves before opening the fridge, (where they were not covered) to take out/pick the macaron flavours I was asking for--- with his bare hands. I thought they would get them with tongs from the front where they were displayed. Nope. I should have just walked away without getting them or at least asked him to put on gloves and get me new ones, but I couldn't get the words out. After seeing this, I obviously did not give them to my friend.
I'm pretty sure the only reason why they passed health inspections is because very few people actually go there so they never have to provide service for anyone while they are being inspected.
The dude didn't seem like he knew what he was doing either. I didn't get a receipt or anything. It felt like a really shady transaction.
I didn't want to throw $15 away, so I ate them anyway. It obviously didn't kill me but I will definitely not be coming back here. If you're going to pretend to be a boutique, at least know how to properly handle food. Gross.