Coffee in LoDo
Le Clare's Patisserie
Rates above the average for coffee near LoDo — one of 40 we've tracked here.
Things to Know
Le Clare's Patisserie is a specialty bakery and cooking class studio known for artisanal eclairs and hands-on culinary classes taught by Chef Maggie, located in Denver.
Chef Maggie's cooking classes receive universal praise for her teaching style, accommodation of dietary needs, and welcoming atmosphere, though pastry flavors are polarizing—some find them delicious and creative, others find them underwhelming for the price.
- ✓Chef Maggie's hands-on cooking classes are accommodating, encouraging experimentation, and taught by someone trained under renowned pastry chef Amaury Guichon
- ✓Eclairs come in creative unexpected flavors like pistachio-lemon and vanilla lavender, not just traditional chocolate
- ✓The shop curates a thoughtful space with macarons, jewelry, plants, and local artwork supporting other small businesses
- ⚠Pastries are visually beautiful but some reviewers found the flavors mild and underwhelming for $24 per pastry, with fillings lacking expected ingredients (like walnuts or raisins in carrot cake)
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Hours
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: Closed
Friday: Closed
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: 1:00 – 4:00 PM
People Order
- —eclairs (pistachio-lemon, vanilla lavender, pistachio)
- —macarons
- —carrot cake pastry
- —London fog pastry
What Visitors Say
Sara Konopka
a month ago
Maggie’s macaron baking class was fun and very helpful. She gave great tips for executing a recipe successfully, starting to experiment with colors/flavors and shapes, and how to use different kitchen tools. It was fun hearing her tell about a training course she took with Amary Guichon! I would 100% recommend taking a class with her and would happily take another one in the future!
Dawson Kern
a month ago
I tried the Taste of Momo class with my mom and it was a wonderful experience. Chef Maggie went out of her way to accommodate our food preferences (dairy/gluten sensitivity) and the environment was very social and enjoyable. As a beginner, I felt comfortable in the class and Chef Maggie was very helpful with everything. I would highly recommend her classes to anyone.
Amalia
a month ago
Chef Maggie is truly a gracious and talented chef. It's easy to see how much she enjoys sharing her culinary expertise, and gives us lots of freedom to experiment with ingredients. I really enjoyed her Vegan cooking class. Delicious recipes, fun, comfortable atmosphere. I'll be taking more classes with Chef Maggie and continue to recommend her.
Ricardo Serna
10 months ago
I was so excited to try this place and i really wanted to like it but it fell flat. The pastries are super pretty but unfortunately i couldn’t say the same for the taste especially for the price! (Paid $24 for these 3 pastries) I don’t mind paying for an elevated premium product but due to the taste i couldn’t justify. I had the London fog, pistachio, and carrot cake. The carrot cake had a nice ginger and carrot flavor but i didn’t see any walnut, raisins, or pineapple, carrot cake is my absolute favorite and not having these key ingredients really disappointed me. Also i love a cheesecake frosting not sure what frosting was on top but i didn’t get cheesecake i would not order again. The eclairs had a very mild flavor especially the pistachio one i wouldn’t have known it was pistachio beside the fact i ordered it couldn’t taste it. Maybe it’s just me but i link a punch of the flavors i order shouldn’t have to guess. We got some amazing bakeries in Denver id highly recommend reunion or Izzio’s. Maybe i caught Le Clare’s on a bad day but this was bust for me.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Le Clare's Patisserie worth it in LoDo?
Chef Maggie's cooking classes receive universal praise for her teaching style, accommodation of dietary needs, and welcoming atmosphere, though pastry flavors are polarizing—some find them delicious and creative, others find them underwhelming for the price. Known for: chef-led classes and creative eclairs.
What should I order at Le Clare's Patisserie?
Popular choices at Le Clare's Patisserie include eclairs (pistachio-lemon, vanilla lavender, pistachio), macarons, carrot cake pastry, London fog pastry.
What do visitors love about Le Clare's Patisserie?
Chef Maggie's hands-on cooking classes are accommodating, encouraging experimentation, and taught by someone trained under renowned pastry chef Amaury Guichon Eclairs come in creative unexpected flavors like pistachio-lemon and vanilla lavender, not just traditional chocolate The shop curates a thoughtful space with macarons, jewelry, plants, and local artwork supporting other small businesses
Is there anything to know before visiting Le Clare's Patisserie?
Pastries are visually beautiful but some reviewers found the flavors mild and underwhelming for $24 per pastry, with fillings lacking expected ingredients (like walnuts or raisins in carrot cake)
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