I always loved this pastry place called Normandies a long time ago because of their fresh, high quality pastries. They ended up permanently closing their doors. I am a HUGE pastry fan and critic, so I was very unhappy that I couldnβt find another place that perfect.My husband knew this and searched for highly rated pastry places for us to try out on my birthday. Fillings and Emulsions was the highest rated by far so he chose to try it.I was blown AWAY!The owner happens to be there when we arrived, I told him my sad story about my other favorite place, and my endless search for a new favorite. He was so friendly and personable, explaining how he got into the business, and his Cuban roots. He even went to the next level and gave my son, my husband, and myself a free macaron to try. (So dang sweet!) Did you know that the owner won 2 food network shows? I didnβt know that at the time but I totally understood why! These desserts/pastries/Cuban food were not only fresh, unique, and made with quality ingredients, but they were absolutely gorgeous! The pricing is really quite reasonable with the pastries ranging between about $2-$5 each. The cute apple dessert you see in one of my pictures has an almond component that reminded me of my favorite dessert at Normandies.π₯² That was many years ago, and I have been there at least for every birthday, and every time we happen to drive by since.β€οΈIf you like a lot of diversity, appreciate different texture components, and complex but perfectly balanced treats, look no further!I also need to mention one other thing, one of the βtreatsβ the owner won a food network competition for was his Cuban meat pies. I am not much of a meat pie fan, but I wanted to try it since it was such a big deal. There is a reason they helped him win, they are completely surrounded in a flaky pastry that has a hint of toasted sugar on it. The meat is spiced beautifully too. I also posted a picture of the meat pie so you could see.If you havenβt noticed already, I am a 110% fan of this place and itβs owner. Thank you so much for bringing your genius to salt lake, I will be in again soon!
Absolutely amazing food, both savory and sweet. Everyone should visit this place at least once. You wont find anything better for the money, and they have all kinds of things you cant get anywhere else. One of our favorite places to get treats for sure.
Delicious and beautiful baked artistry! Despite having enjoyed gifted treats from here for years, I hadnt realized this was the location because the sign is hidden behind trees unless youre approaching from the south and attentive! The kitchen is spotless, staff were kind, and the goods are very difficult to pick from. I went in for this first time seeking the pumpkin cruffin! It was excellent; the filling is truly like a pumpkin pie! None of that artificial flavor or sugar frosting texture.There are 4 tables available for munching, all the chairs are mildly padded. The bathrooms are gender neutral single stalls, super clean, and beautifully decorated. There is off street parking, which is nice because this is a rather busy intersection.
F&E is my happy place. Their pastries, cakes, and (especially) macarons are to die for. The first time I went in was a few years ago but I still remember they gave me a chocolate strawberry macaroni to try because its shell had gotten cracked. Ive been hooked ever since. Always very friendly and helpful staff, and they pack your treats well so they dont get ruined in transport.
If youve never experienced an Almond Croissant from Fillings and Emulsions you need to put it on your todo list TODAY.E v e r y t h i n g from them is amazing, but the Almond Croissant is by far my favorite. Maybe its the layer of almonds inside, maybe its the creamy almond icing on top, I dunno but it MUST be experienced. π€€π€€
One of my favorite places! It has never failed to live up to expectation. The prices are fantastic, the staff members are wonderful and helpful, and, of course, the food is utterly delicious! The meat pies are a particular favorite, but I havent tried anything I havent loved.
Sorry just realized I put this review for the wrong location this was for the Provo location.Im not sure how it could be anything but a 5! Must hit!We hope to be in the neighborhood often.The pastries are not only tasty they are absolutely beautiful as a display.The savory choices were also great. We tried the ham and cheese which was my least favorite but Id say a solid 4.5We also tried the original meat pie and the chocolate croissant.
My sister and I travel and we try to find the best bakeries. This was my pick for Salt Lake City, and it did not disappoint. The staff was incredible. They were kind, fun, educated, they were able to offer a great recommendations. The building itself was very clean. They were covid-conscious. Parking was all right, and it is accessible. I definitely will be coming back when I visit.
I love coming this place, and I always order the cafΓ© con leche drink. When I arrived today at 5:20pm to order, the front counter person told me that they donβt serve drink after 5pm because is almost closing time and they need to clean the coffee machine, the place closes at 6pm, Iβm not sure if true. But just an FYI
My goodness this place is good. Like I knew it was good before I went but their stellar reputation doesnt even do them justice. Absolutely incredible. The Lemon Raspberry Tart I had is easily one of the top five deserts Ive ever had. Each bite made me feel better than the last. Normally deserts for me leave a twinge of guilt but with their tart I came away moved, with profound appreciation for the craft that went into it. Completely changed what I believed deserts could be.
Im consistently happy with the pastries and treats here. I particularly like the Cuban sandwich meat pies, cruffins, and French macarons. I should try their espresso, but I tend to think of them later in the day. I see you can order meat pies for take & bake, so Ill have to try that too!
Amazing bakery, with the biggest croissants I ever saw. Most of the products are very new and fairly priced. The espresso had also been really strong. I like water in the pineapple, its a good touch. The owners are really accommodating and super cool! Drop in for a coffee and a nice baked item. Will go back here soon!
Went to this location today just before closing and the young man behind the counter was so great! I wish we would have gotten his name. He was professional and polite and told us about the beautiful cheese cakes and macaroons. The desserts are absolutely beautiful and delicious! They even have these pizza bread stick things and chocolate croissants! You have to check this place out! We will be back for sure!
Very chic and all, but coming from Miami which is Cubalandia land of the best Cuban bakeries, this is lacking all the Cuban staples, Cuban bread, Cuban crackers, pastelitos of all kinds, panetela Cubana, dulce de Leche, natilla, palmitas etc. I was very home sick wanted to try this place but came out very disappointed. All I saw were baguettes, French pastries (pretty nice) but not Cuban, an ok place, but dont call this place a Cuban bakery.
Pastries are awesome. The only complaint I have is that the girls that are in the front act like the bags come out of their own money. I bought last time (we go there VERY often ) pastries to go and they wrapped them in a napkin and an envelope bag, which it made it difficult to bring all the way home to Spanish Fork, yes! We come all the way to Spanish Fork . Next time if I get the same, will be the last time I goβ¦.yes, I will give up.
I popped in here en route to Texas from Oregon. First off, I think the combination of Cuban meat pies and French macarons PLUS other goodies to be like genius. Hello?! I tried the Baked Traditional Cuban Meat Pie and really enjoyed it. The pastry was so buttery and super flaky -- I couldnt help but make a mess with it (no complaints here!) and the meat filling was so tender. I was hoping for more meat, but all in all, it was very good. I hope to try other things on their menu whenever Im back in the area.
A lovely hidden gem in salt lake. The Cuban sandwich was delightful and the staff was knowledgeable and friendly.
Wow. This place has earned its 5 stars! The pastries were top notch! Some notes for new visitors:- There is seating inside, but its pretty limited- Each pastry costs between $4-6 (but you are definitely getting a quality product)- There are gluten-free options! Just ask for the counter person to point them out (note: all macrons are gluten free!)
Cute pastries and desserts, will definitely come back to try more (loved the Tres Leches)
If there is one thing Iβm passionate about itβs passion fruit desserts. This place makes some of the best tasting desserts. My favorites are the Key Lime and Passion Fruit Cheesecakes. Their Guava cake is a close second, or third as the case may be. I could do without the little cookie balls around the perimeter. Aside from that these desserts are perfect. I think they have tried to make their macrons stand out from other bakeries by putting some jelly in the center and I would prefer it without. Iβm sure thatβs just a matter of personal preference and, if we are being honest, it hasnβt stopped me from eating them. It feels a little on the pricey side but you get what you pay for and these are definitely worth it.
Very very bad customer service. The lady in the counter was very rude. I came from herriman to eat here with friends and we didnt feel welcomed here.
Everything we tried was amazing... definitely worth going
Coffee was great but the croissants and baguettes were to die for. We had the almond croissant, blueberry cheesecake croissant, spinach and garlic baguette, and egg sandwich. Everything was fantastic... Oh and they threw in a couple of macrons in the mix to top it all off. Great service!
My favorite place for goodies. Macroons fulfills my sweet tooth. They have the best macaroons and treats to satisfy your cravings. Although Im never able to see the chef himself LOL
Coming from Miami Iβve been spoiled by delicious Latin and Cuban bakeryβs, and when multiple people recommended F&E I was super excited. Unfortunately I got my hopes up for a very average bakery that is overpriced. Went in when they opened and none of our baked goods were fresh, balance of ingredients is also lacking. Donβt think I will go back.
Got the macaroons... was a little disappointed that they werent made in house. 3 different flavors.. salted caramel was the best. Not much more to say..
Came from out of town and stopped for breakfast, kind of wish theyd expand to my hometown, everything looked good and everything I ordered was delicious!
Very elegant deserts and the Cubano coffee is the bees knees!!
The best, locally owned, and delicious pastries and macarons!
Such tasty desserts, and with a wide variety of gluten-free options. I love it!
Just incredible. My favorite bakery. Its delicious, highly skilled, and inventive. Im particularly fond of the tarts (passion fruit chocolate is my go-to) and their stuffed demi baguettes.Theyve made me rather hard to please. Last night I tried out another local place with similar offerings and great reviews. It was fine, one thing was even good, but there was nothing this good. I wished Id driven a little farther and just come here.
I donβt really give bad reviews... but I am really upset about my first time experience here. Clarify- Good food but bad experience with customer service.I was super excited to go there in the early morning since 2 of my friends suggested this place. I brought couple pies for my friend and some for mine. She put all together in one box first. Then, I asked her to put them separately in different boxes, maybe I asked too late or didnβt explain well, but she seems very impatient and literally threw my pies into new box and broke my pie (see picture)At that moment, I was calmed to ask her to help me even the customer service was not kind at all. I was focusing on making sure she put the pies in the right box. Afterward, I felt wronged.. Hope others wonβt have the same experience like mine.
Absolutely love this place! Im a bit of a french macaron snob. Ive had them all around the world and these are hands down the best macarons in Utah. Aside from just the macarons, everything else Ive ever tried there has been divine. I recommend to all of my friends and everyone loves this place. The head chef and owner, Adalberto, is the nicest person. I came in to ask about macarons for my wedding and he sat down with us and looked through the pictures I brought in. He was able to create exactly what I wanted for my macaron tower and they were delicious, everyone at my wedding loved it!
What is this place???? Oh...my...goodness! I cant begin to describe the beauties found in this bakery. From sweet to savory. I order online and swing by later on and my order is waiting for me. This may be my new addiction.
I loved the macaroons and I enjoyed the pineapple flavored ones.
Best dessert place in Salt Lake with decadent treats that are as unique as they are delicious. You have to come here to see the amazing dessert selection.
You will not regret going in to this shop. The French pastries are out of this world delicious!
Ever since we saw Aldaberto on the Food Networks baking challenge we knew we had to try his creations!!! We just happen to make a trip out to Salt Lake City and went here to grab some desserts!!!!! OUT OF THIS WORLD AMAZINGLY FLAVORFUL!!!! We got a strawberry cheesecake, chocolate cake, chocolate pots de creme and a big box of macaroons!! You have to try these desserts!!! The strawberry cheesecake has real strawberry flavoring, not just a strawberry extract! The chocolate pots de creme is so smooth and rich with a lovely raspberry filling on top that just takes the dessert to a whole nother level!!! The macaroons are so light and beautiful in color bursting with flavor!!! The store is tucked in next to another business but you must try these desserts!!! We missed the owner just leaving as we came in so I hope we can catch him tomorrow so my 8 year old and I can meet him!! Hands down must try!!!! Not yo me tion the staff is beyond helpful, patient, and so friendly!!!! Customer service is awesome!!!
Top bakery in all Utah everything they make is delicious definitely know what their doing.
Tried this bakery for the first time today, but it will not be my last. I got four items to share at a party, the dulce de leche churro cruffin, the kouing amann, the strawberry tres leche roll, and the peanut butter scone. The cruffin was good, the cream inside is Rich and smooth, it would be hard to eat the whole thing and not get overwhelmed, but the three bites I had were great. The scone was dark and dense and the peanut butter did not take over like I thought it might. I liked it a lot, best with a glass of milk though. The amann was my favorite. The subtle sweetness, the crisp texture and buttery pastry...yes please. The strawberry roll though was the favorite... everything you love about tres leches but taken up a notch. The server was super nice and everything looked amazing. Cant wait to go back.
Since moving to Salt Lake I was looking for an amazing dessert place and this place definitely takes the cake. Litterally some of the most amazing desserts Ive had and Im excited to try even more. They are high quality delicious tasting desserts that are guaranteed to make you feeling happy and sweet inside. We ordered the strawberry cheesecake, the lemon raspberry tart and the stuffed croissants. The strawberry cheesecake was Soo good. It was creamy and very rich in flavor. You could taste how the freshness in every bit of cake. The lemon raspberry tart was also very tasty. Way more tart than I expected, but was definitely very tasty. Stuffed croissants that Ive had in the past are either usually over powered and too strongly flavored or not flavored at all but fillings and Emoultions seems to have perfected it. Incredibly flaky and delicious with very rich and deep flavors. Definitely will get again.
My wife is from Spain and we lived there for 5 years. It is hard to find good European style bread and these Palitos Rellenos tasted like a Spanish bocadillo. It didnt come with a ton of meat, and the bread wasnt huge, but the taste was spot on. For our dessert we tried the Pain Au Chocolat and right away my wife asked me, where did you get these from, what is the name of the place? She wants to go back as soon as we can! 5 stars from us!
Delightful bakery with a lovely assortment of offerings. Awesome staff as well.
This was the first time we have ordered from Fillings and Emulsions for our Thanksgiving pies and we wont ever be buying sweets anywhere else besides F&E. The pies where larger than usual pie size and the were beautiful! Like too gorgeous to eat, but once we opened the box the smells changed our minds quickly. The pies upstaged all of the other food we had. The Key-Lime Pie was gone in minutes! We canβt wait to get treats for Christmas!
OMG You need to go to this place NOW.It has wonderful things both sweet & savory. I dont have much of a sweet tooth but the macaroons were to die for! Wonderful croissants & theirTraditional Cuban Meatpie was amazing!! Highly recommended!!
New in town and was craving key lime (Im from FL), ordered their Key Lime Cheesecake and its Amazing!! From the luscious cream on top to the tasty crust I will definitely order again. OMG thank you
This is the anniversary-birthday-valentines day place. Its also good any other day, but on those days its a must. They have gluten free macarons.
Fillings & Emulsions is everything I ever wanted in a dessert shop. The first time I went in I was chatting with the employees and they offered me a free macaroon because it was my first visit. The macaroon was perfect and I then bought one of everything they had on their shelves. The beautiful cheesecakes, lemon tarts, macaroons and my personal favorite...the Macabon! A large macaroon cookie filled with creamy gelato. They sell fast so make sure you follow them on instagram so you know when they make more and you can be first in line!
Simply amazing, delightful food. We were focused on dessert, but they have meat pies and such, as well. This is the perfect place to get something different, delicious with amazing presentation! Helpful staff answered our questions and offered suggestions. Try the affegato....YUM! And the macaroons are the best in Utah!!
I regularly crave the savory items here, I try to stay GF most of the time but this place is an exception. The Pot de Creme might be my favorite dessert. This is definitely top 3 bakeries in SLC for me!
Got halfway through the dulce de leΔe cruffin before I could snap a pic. Everything here is delicious- its probably one of the best places for dessert and pastries in Salt Lake.Update: the everything bagel, plain croissant, and guava cream cheese brioche pastry are all amazing. Also try a cortadito, which is like a cortado or traditional macchiato but uses sweetened condensed milk instead of regular milk.In short - everything is amazing!
Doesnt necessarily have a cozy bakery ambiance for sitting down and eating, but the treats just cant be beat. The laminated dough pastries are AMAZING. The savory pastries are AMAZING. The croissants are HUGE. The cheesecakes and tarts are multi-layered delicious suprises. And everything is very fairly priced.
The best bread, pastries, and customer service in Salt Lake City.
Im happy today! Everyone needs some love! Great pastries a mixed of his Latin flavors high end quality bakery. Can find sweets and savory flavors. Besides their pastries, I enjoyed their croissants and Cuban pastries. Fridays they have spdcial breads. My baguete worked great for sandwiches.They also cater for events wedding etc. Ask for Adalberto, he is very nice guy.
Definite yes! This place has great desserts. We tried their Scone, Key lime cheesecake, Bourbon pecan tart, pistachio and blueberry macaroons and they all tasted great. And the macaroons are free for first timers, so definitely try out. The staff was real friendly too. But be sure to call them to see if they have a lot of options available, we went in Saturday afternoon and they were out of most stuff.
Iβve been looking for a place that would sell baguettes that are not soggy, not burnt (like the ones at Harmonβs) and not doughy. Fillings & Emulsions makes PERFECT baguettes just like the ones I had at the best bakeries in Paris. Light, airy, with a crust baked to perfection which gives it an amazing flavor. Their desserts look like works of art and they are to die for. My favorite is the key lime cheesecake. Customer service is outstanding. Iβll definitely be back! Worth the trip from Orem.
Ive been coming here for a few years now- this place is incredible, The croissants and breads could be straight out of Paris. I love the tarts and cheesecakes. I get the macarons as gifts for the special people in my life. The coffee is perfection. This is my favorite bakery in SLC aka the special treat store for the kids. Kudos to the chef and his team.
If youre looking for macaroons or delicious coffee this is the right place to go! Lets not forget the amazing staff behind the delicious pastries this location has too offer super glad I found this place and will highly recommend.
Amazing pastries! Fillings & Emulsions just moved to a new location that is slick and clean and, as I said, has amazing amazing pastries. Love anything that resembles a croissant? You have to try their kouign amann. Is sweet and tangy more your style? Try one of the scones. And the macaroons are lovely. Great texture and density and theyve got plenty of flavors.
Very cool, great experience, wonderful smells great employees first time there cant wait to go back again, and again very delicious looking my son was very impressed with his choc orange cheesecake that I got for his birthday yesssss!!!!!Deffffff. 5 π€© stars!
Love this place! Only wish was that they offered more vegetarian options.
I know everyone comes for the macaroons, and theyβre good, but I dream of the almond croissants. The joy from these delicious masterpieces has gotten me through the past year of the pandemic and I have zero regrets about how many Iβve eaten!
The best latin based bakery I foundEach dessert has inner layers with mixtures of different flavors from sweet to sour, giving them a nicr flavor.The decorations display the traditional celebration Day of the Death for hispanics .I am hoping theyll bske tradional bread as the date approaches because itd be nice to introduce this to non latin friendsThe staff is very friendly and polite; they will make you feel at home. Keep up the good work.It feels like Al the chef has a very good team with people who suport him and the business.Keep up the good work and Congrulations on all your achievements.
Wow... 1st visit for me..I got a great Cuban pie and bread....mmmm