Cocoa & Fig

http://www.cocoaandfig.com/

A coworker brought in goodies from this bakery, located in Gavidae Common in downtown Minneapolis. Addiction has already set in.

The bakery serves a variety of things, from many types of exquisite cupcakes, to scones, housemade granola, french style macarons, and cake pops!

The macarons were a delight to me and something I have never had before. Essentially, they are a thin, sugar wafer with cream and flavoring in the middle. There are many flavors, most common being chocolate, raspberry, and my fave pistachio! These are unique in that you bite into them and you get immediately a slightly crumbly texture from the wafers breaking up a bit, followed by the creaminess, and then an unexpected chewiness afterward, which you wouldn't expect after the crumbly. These are VERY GOOD and not overly sweet. A must if you visit.

The cake pops are another interesting find. They are covered in EXCELLENT chocolate, and the cake inside is so moist that it just melts in your mouth. They come in chocolate and vanilla. I have had both and I must say that I prefer the vanilla, but both are grand.

The cupcakes are also really good, with a lot of interesting flavors that vary by the days that you visit. Very beautifully designed as well. These would be great for a fancy party.

This place is excellent. Go. Eat macarons. Be thankful you are alive!