Little shops like this are my favorite finds when I check out somewhere new. On my day off from clinical, I decided to walk over to downtown Urbana from U of I's campus and I was pleasantly surprised to find Mirabelle Fine Pastry!
I walked in and was greeted by the lovely cashier who, fittingly, was wearing one of the most adorable homemade aprons I've ever seen. That aside, I was immediately drawn to the beautiful edible works of art on display in the glass cases in front of me. There were lovely fruit pastries and chocolate croissants, but I ended up selecting one of their chocolate-covered macaroons (upon recommendation by the cashier). The size of the macaroon was perfect (no gargantuan delicacies will you find here) and the price point was very affordable. For $1.85, I walked out with a special treat having received some wonderful customer service.
Upon trying the macaroon, I was very impressed! It was dense and moist with just the right amount of chocolate covering the bottom. Needless to say, I thoroughly enjoyed it!
With 4 weeks left in Chambana, Mirabelle is a place that I hope to visit a few more times before I pack my bags and head back to St. Louis. Definitely a hidden shop in downtown Urbana!