Pastry Perfection

terrific products, nice people. Went back several times when in town.

Been here too many times to mention!
Great service
The best homemade english muffins
I don’t think I have ever gotten anything i didn’t like!

I’m new to town and came on the recommendation of another mother from my son’s school. I won’t be back. The cake tasted OK, but nothing amazing, considering it’s high $ 50 price — for a 10-​inch birthday cake. Ordering process seemed straightforward; I came armed with photos, and the clerk reviewed my receipt to ensure the instructions were noted. I picked up a couple of hours before the party and was devastated to see a blue cake, as I ordered green. I pointed out the error to the woman who brought me my cake and she looked at the receipt and replied «you’re right, it says so right here.» then did nothing. I gave her that «what are you going to do about it look» but she didn’t pick up on it so I finally broke silence with the news that I’m obviously going to take the cake because the party was starting soon and then asked if part of the cost was going to be refunded due to the error and she just walked away. Grabbed an older lady and they both came back to look at the receipt, then went to the cash register. She couldn’t figure it out so left to find a third woman who showed her the codes. The first words said to me since I pointed out the error was «do you want cash back?» I was like, «how much am I getting.» (FWIW $ 10) nobody even bothered to offer an apology. Nobody cared. 3 employees and not one bit of empathy for putting me in a position of taking a blue birthday cake to a 5yo who loves green. I can deal with an honest mistake, but their attitude doesn’t deserve my future business.

Staff could be happier. Donuts = Happiness.
I’d come more often, cuz the donuts are very good. But I like Happy people to.

I come in at least once a week for donuts or desserts. The staff is always friendly and try to keep the line going! If you are looking for a specific donut show up before noon. Otherwise, you’re not going to have a great selection!

Big selection of cakes, pastries, muffins at a reasonable price. Would come again ! Only negative was the bear claw was more of a cake and not fluffy pastry like. Good coffee as well.

Their blueberry pie was made with ordinary blueberry filling from a can. The pie crust was decent, but a whole pie was $ 15. I have made the exact quality of pie for $ 6 with store bought pie dough and canned filling from Walmart.
It was average. However, for more common items like cakes and doughnuts, they looked very good. Read other reviews for other items. I only had the pie — average.

I ordered a chocolate cheesecake for my dad’s birthday and was really disappointed. It was dry and crumbly and really lacking in flavor. Rather than tasting like chocolate, it reminded me of a cheap fudgesicle. There was a hint of cocoa but little else. The texture looked airy, almost like a mousse, but had a sort of cottony mouthfeel. It was possibly one of the worst cheesecakes I’ve ever had.
I’ve also been disappointed in the doughnuts. I had a maple bar that was overly heavy and somewhat tough. I took one bite of a cake doughnut and tossed the rest, because it felt so leaden. I think they must overwork the dough to make something that’s normally so light feel like a brick. I actually prefer the doughnuts at Albertson’s or Winco to the doughnuts here.
This used to be the only bakery in town, but with all the other options, I don’t think I’ll be back here.

I needed a celebratory sheet cake for a club meeting, and decided to give them a try since I have been completely disappointed with the cakes from the local grocery stores that start with the letters «A» and «W.»
You have several choices for cake flavors, filling, and icing, and I chose a marble cake with chocolate Bavarian filling and white buttercream icing (to give a neutral background for the photo collage on top). It was SO much better than I expected: the cake had a light, fine texture, the Bavarian cream was fluffy and delicious, and the icing was less sugary than what you generally encounter. The decorator used her own initiative to add extra designs along the side to compliment the photo collage.
While I was in there I picked up a few extra items and can report that the cake doughnuts are slightly larger than typical, and that their hotdog and hamburger buns have a delightful, irregular look that let’s you know there’s a person, not a machine, behind their creation.
I like this place. It’s not a boutique, European-​type bakery, but it is a great place to find a huge array of fancy and plain baked goods – all fresher than those plastic-​encased things at *A* and *W.*

I enjoy coming here once in a while for sweet treats.
I’ve found their pastries, fresh, flavorful and creatively made.
I don’t come here for doughnuts, bread or other items that I can get at other places.

Pastry perfection is not like a contemporary Starbucks. It’s like going back to 1982 when you walk in the door. With a bunch of lunch lady’s working behind the counter. But they are all freindly in their own way. And if it sounds like I’m beginning negative about this pastry place I actually am not. It ALL about the sweet treats! And they have a HUGE selection! Some are very good and some are just ok. I’ve had better donuts and cupcakes at other places in town but still think this is a fun place to come and check out. And unlike Starbucks the coffee is about a buck! All in all it’s a good place to check out.

They have the best maple bars! I had a cupcake from there once and it was dry. It’s possible it was just a bad batch because their donuts are to die for.

YUM! YUM! YUM! I mean… I can’t say it any better. Ok, so I’m a fat kid at heart. Especially when it comes to anything sweet!
The first experience was for the boo’s birthday. Cheesecake was the desired cake of the day for said birthday. Ok, but where? Cheesecake Factory has always been a favorite of ours, but the cheesecake is so generic and sugary. So I asked a few people around the office. «You have GOT to go to Pastry Perfection» I was told. Wow, hype it up much? Ok fine… I will go look at least. I figured if I don’t like what they have there is always the back up. Personally, we enjoy supporting and eating as local as possible. So I do tend to go out of my way to find the best local stores, restaurants, etc. I look the address up and was happy to see they actually are located near where I live (then again it’s not like it is difficult to get around Boise).
On to the selection! I walk into the store ready to view and smell some pastries. Come to me oh glorious baked goods. Let me bask in your decadent offerings! I first notice the doughnuts. I almost busted open the case with my bare hands. No amount of glass and blood in my hand was going to keep me from such a delicious treat. But no! Wait! This is not what I was coming for. Focus! Keep moving down and see the… banana bread! Yet another favorite. I should at least pick up one because we need to know how good their banana bread is, right? No! Focus! You came here for cheesecake. You can’t leave with one of everything in the store. Are those cookies? I always love a good cookie. Then I saw the cream horns. Oh the delicate, flakiness of a cream horn. The sweetness of the cream blending perfectly with the pastry. OMG brownies! Ok, so I am a bit of a brownie freak. I love all brownies. I have never met a brownie that I did not like. With maybe exception to the mint topped brownies. Does anybody like those? I mean, come on…
Ok I know I need to focus. Ah! Here are the cakes. Not many choices, but then again I didn’t call in advance for a specific order. The cakes are big! There is only two of us so I know my chunk ass is going to have to work out a lot more if I’m buying one of these cakes. I looked over the cakes with a critical eye. Which one would be the best for the birthday? Something with fruit? A plain cheesecake? What is the best move I thought, while continuing to view the other selection of lemon bars, cookies, doughnuts, and cakes.
Eventually a decision was made. A plain cheesecake it is! Hooray! To the register I go, with the feeling of accomplishment similar to a hard days work on a potato farm. I purchase the cheesecake and walk out with pride knowing I have made the right decision.
Later that evening we celebrated the birthday. After a nice meal we sliced into the cheesecakey goodness. The first bite is soft, and better than any other cheesecake I may have tasted! How dare we even think about going to The Cheesecake Factory again for a cheesecake. No! We speak of it in disgust now, and some shame. How could we go on living with ourselves? It felt like we had committed this horrible crime for years because we didn’t know any better. But in every bite of this plain cheesecake, there was redemption for our crime. Soon it was time for the last bite of my slice. «This can’t be the end», I cried. Luckily, there is only two of us and the cake was way more than we needed, but gluttony be damned! Do I dare get up for more? I stop myself. «I really shouldn’t», I thought. Then again who is going to stop me? Another slice will only continue to save me from the sins I used to commit, right? At this point I have thoroughly convinced myself the best move to make is to cut another small slice. «Ok I’m in», I said quietly as I sliced a small sliver off the cake, hiding my shame deep within me. Yet, once that soft, sweet cheesecake touched my lips I knew the decision I made was the best.

Been here a few times and except for a few things that we like (hot dog buns), most of their stuff here is just sugar laden with little recognizable quality. Donuts? go to DKs. Bread? Many other places like the Coop. Muffins” Even Rosauers does better. But they seem to cater to balloon bread America tastes and they sell a lot of stuff. However, every time I succumb to some sugar laden treat from here, I feel like I wasted the calories. Guess it is just different strokes for different folks.
The help always seems quasi-​detached or running on the left-​side of the IQ bell curve and they have the strangest procedure to use a credit card. Try it and see, I won’t try to even explain it. They keep asking if you want a receipt, even for cash? The last time I ran into that, the business was skimming the take and the IRS got them. Not accusing, but relating. Also, did you know it is a crime not to give a receipt in Italy or have one after you shop at a store? Too much skimming even for the laid back Italian Guardia Financia.
Ciao

Just stopped in to pick up some sweet treats and a small birthday cake. The chocolate eclairs are delicious and the cream puffs, heaven!
The gals that helped me were super nice!
Can’t wait to surprise the birthday boy with his cake… white cake with raspberry filling. Yum!

We’ve only ever had their doughnuts but they have so much more. Very good. Second best doughnut shop in town.

I’m in love. And by love I mean addicted. And by addicted I mean this place is reeeeeeally close to my house, so I reeeeeeeally have to refrain from stopping here on a regular basis.
They’re amazing! If you like coconut, then you MUST try their coconut cream pie — it’s reasonably priced too! Their donuts are ridiculously good as well. Seriously, I walk through the door, and I feel like I’ve stepped into heaven.
There’s a reason they’re called Pastry Perfection. Just sayin…

I liked this place. My friend and I are road tripping from Cali and we like to stop at local food places. The prices were decent (I would say only one $) and our pastries were yummy. I got the Danish crisp (a flat cinnamon bun) for $ 1.49. A coffee was $ 1.45.
The workers treated us very nicely. I’m not sure what others were complaining about. It was an overall pleasant experience. :)

Amazing bake shop! Not only is it local, but everything is so fresh! The doughnuts are out of this world. The half maple half chocolate caters to the «I can’t decide» person. I don’t even like maple but these bars are incredible. The dough melts in your mouth and the icing has such a unique flavor and texture– nothing like you’ll get from a grocery store doughnut. The fresh breads and other pastries are also awesome and never disappoint.
My only negatives about the place is that the staff doesn’t always seem happy and that there are always elder people
camping out there early day so parking is sometimes difficult.

This joint is so sweet and wholesome that it makes my earholes pucker.
The entire mammoth establishment, from staff to sidewalk, is a red-​and-​white tribute to an idealized vision of late 50s America and/​or the acquisition of type 2 diabetes, all built in honor of yards upon yards of cheerfully lit, playfully arranged tiers of pastry.
Everybody’s happy to be there — it’s impossible not to be – and it’s easily the best donut retail experience in Boise. Unfortunately for Pastry perfection, however, I don’t buy donuts because I love retail experiences. I buy donuts because I love donuts.
And while they’re lovingly labeled with wine-​store-​inspired labels trumpeting their bouquet and provenance, and displayed beautifully with big, clear price tags, the donut themselves don’t always measure up.
As you might expect from such a sickly sweet establishment, Perfection’s strong point is glaze. Lots of glaze. And while I appreciate the sentiment, and the beautiful donuts that result, I fear it can’t quite cover for some imperfect Pastry.
It begins with the core offerings. Their fritters are the sort of uninspired flat expanse of weakly fried dough that looks more like a failed Waffle House entrée than a donut, and the cake donuts all lacked a strong enough fry to distinguish them from their peers.
The raised donuts, on the other hand, are almost fantastic, with the butter crunch as the obvious standout. It’s the best raised butternut-​style donut out there, because it manages to add all sorts of glaze and toffee without tampering with the integrity of the donut itself.