I went out to do some groceries yesterday and suddenly I was hit with a craving for macarons. I don't know why, it kind of came from out of nowhere, but I am not one to deny myself a treat now and again so I picked up my canvas shopping bag and headed up to Nancy's.

Nancy's carries about 18 or so flavors of macarons. Some flavors intrigued me more than others and I narrowed my choices down to 5 flavors: exotic, chai, celery, licorice-lavender and salted caramel. Macarons are quite expensive, here they are 9$ per 100 grams (keep in mind that means they are 90$ a kilo!) and my 9 (2 of each of four flavors and just one salted caramel) tasty treats came to just about 16$.

The macarons were quite good, and I loved the celery and the licorice-lavender flavors. I am admittedly becoming a little obsessed with celery lately, and the celery macron was as delicate in flavor as it was in texture. The surprise was really with the licorice-lavender it blew my mind! It wasn't anise or licorice root; instead, I was hit with cherry licorice, how amazing is that?

Nancy's also sells their homemade jams and sorbet, as well as pastries and marzipan treats. While I contemplated my flavor choices I ordered an almond croissant. I didn't much care for it. The ends were kind of hardened and the almond paste was a bit scarce.

I saw some wonderful cakes leaving the kitchen, and seemingly happy customers enjoy a quick lunch with friends. So, next time I am up that way, maybe I'll stop in for a quick bite and just a few more macarons of course!

Patisserie De Nancy
5655 Monkland Avenue
(514) 482-3030