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Etoile Filante Patisserie (Smorgasburg & Studio)
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Etoile Filante Patisserie (Smorgasburg & Studio)
7.9
A French patisserie operating out of Smorgasburg and a private studio, specializing in hand-painted character macarons and seasonal custom desserts with clean, balanced sweetness. The made-to-order format means everything comes fresh, and the visual presentation — intricate macaron designs and themed boxes — gives each order a gift-like quality. Expect a market stall experience, not a sit-down café, with weekend mornings at Smorgasburg being the primary walk-up window.
Must-Try Dishes:
Assorted French macarons, Character/hand-painted macaron boxes, Seasonal custom cake slices
Scores:
Value: 7.5
Service: 7.5
Consistency: 8.5
Food Quality: 8.5
Atmosphere: 7
Cultural Relevance: 7.5
What makes it special: Studio-made, French-style macarons with playful, artistic finishes.
Who should go: Dessert lovers and gift-box seekers.
When to visit: Smorgasburg weekend mornings or pre-ordered pickup.
What to order: Macaron assortment, signature character set, seasonal flavor box.
Insider tip: Pre-order online for limited flavors and custom art.
Logistics & Planning
Parking: At Smorgasburg ROW DTLA: massive 4,000-space parking garage, free for the first 2 hours, $2.50 for the third hour. Arrive early—exiting can back up because there is only one pay station. Street parking also available on surrounding blocks.
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Hours
MondayClosed
Tuesday9:30am - 6pm
Wednesday9:30am - 6pm
Thursday9:30am - 6pm
Friday9:30am - 6pm
Saturday9:30am - 5pm
Sunday9:30am - 5pm