The perfect simplicity of the plain white tables and spacious ambiance immediately draws the eye to the delicately placed rainbow macaroons, placed in rows behind the glass counters. The new dessert cafe, Chantal Guillon Macaroons and Tea Cafe is located in downtown Palo Alto on University Avenue. This new cafe has only been open for several months, but owner Chantal Guillon has high expectations.
 

With fifteen different flavors that change seasonally, ranging from salted caramel to lavender poppy, there is a flavor of macaroon to satisfy everyone’s sweet tooth.
But if macaroons are not your thing, Chantal Guillon not only offers classic French tea fit for a king, but also miniature ice cream bars that are sure to make your taste buds scream for an encore.
 

Each macaroon is the product of all-natural local ingredients and hours of work, but the time consuming process of cooking macaroons is certainly worth it. The crunchy outside meringue, made with egg whites and sugar, gives the macaroon an extra kick, before you reach the sweeter, mouth-watering ganache center. The most popular flavors this season have been salted caramel and passion fruit.
 

The salted caramel macaroon is a sweet and salty party in your mouth, while passion fruit has an explosive flavor making it an incredibly unique macaroon and thus unable to compare to any other dessert.
 

The macaroons are no wider than the length of a toothpick, but for $1.75 each, you are definitely getting your money’s worth. Those searching for a  cheap way to satisfy their cravings, a dozen macaroons will come to exactly twenty dollars. If you don’t have time to stop and eat, everything sold is served immediately, so you can enjoy your macaroons on the go.
 

However, Chantal Guillon offers plenty of tables and chairs inside for anyone to grab a seat and chow down on their delicious macaroons.
 

The laid back furnishings are perfect for enjoying the calm atmosphere inside the cafe with a couple of friends or that special someone. Chantal Guillon is going to be a new spot to go and enjoy a hot cup of French tea and a decadent macaroon.