Le Bon Macaron

Some of the best macarons I’ve ever had! Outside is crisp, inside is a little chewier but not gummy, and the filling is flavorful and not overly sweet. It’s a perfect couple bites, and you can get a nice 6 pack and try some new flavors like yuzu or cassis, or the traditional stand bys like salted caramel and chocolate.

I adore Le Bön Macaron. I’ve heard mixed reviews, but here is my take on it.
Step 1: Know what a macaron is and make sure that you’re willing to appreciate it as a work of art. They are (traditionally) tiny, light-​as-​air cookies with a unique flavor. Macarons are extremely difficult to make, so the fact that this small shop can offer a variety of flavors (all expertly made) is impressive.
Step 2: Be prepared to pay a little extra. This isn’t your jumbo chocolate chunk cookie from JJ’s or Costco. The macarons are $ 2 per cookie, with no bulk/​quantity pricing. The ingredients that go into a macaron are expensive, so I understand the pricing. Part of me wishes that there was a small discount for buying a dozen (or 3 dozen, like I did) — but the other part of me gets why there isn’t.
That being said: I purchased a variety of flavors for an office treat, and every single person loved the macarons and raved about them. My coworkers said they were the perfect little amount of sweetness for their afternoon pick-​me-​up. I went with more popular flavors: chocolate, salted caramel, and white chocolate raspberry (if I recall correctly). Keep in mind that not everyone may be a huge fan of the ‘experimental’ flavors like green tea, mochi, lavender, etc — so don’t let a bad experience with those flavors affect your judgement of both this establishment and this cookie.
TL;DR great quality, talented friendly staff, a little pricey but worth the splurge

Le Bön has the best macarons I’ve had in Michigan! Although they are kind of small, each bite is perfection! Not only are the macarons heavenly made, but (what I assume) the owner of the place is also very friendly and nice :)
Ps: 12 dollars for 6 macarons!

This place is such a gem. The macarons are very delicious and beautiful. More people need to go to this place. They have so many different combinations and flavors and every single macarons like a piece of art. I hope that this place gets enough business to stick around in East Lansing because we need a place like this.

Love this place! Macarons are hard to find in the mid-​Michigan area. I love these pretty and colorful deserts. The variety in color and flavors is so amazing! I always take a long time deciding which flavors I want because they all look so good. They make great gifts and even better to enjoy yourself. Definitely worth trying :)

My favorite was the raspberry. I do not suggest the salted caramel one. The peanut butter and chocolate has an amazing smell! Overall a cute little place and great quality macarons. :)

Come on East Lansing!!! This store has been open for months and NO reviews??? That means that people are missing out on a delicious amazing flavor adventure.
I don’t mean to toot my own horn but I kind of feel like I am a french macaron connoisseur. There is truly NOTHING like a well made macaron. The delicate crunch of the almond cookie, the flavorful taste of the interior buttercream. Just thinking about it makes my mouth water. drooollllllll.
Le Bön Macaron is the cutest little shop on Grand River right next to bells. They sell macarons and macarons only. If you did not know baking a macaron is an art form. There is A LOT that goes into creating one of these delicious little cookies. Le Bön macaron does a wonderful job and are pretty much crafted exactly as they should be — not hollow, beautiful smooth exteriors, soft and chewy in the inside, and jam packed with flavors. They have a rotating menu of flavors with usually about 12 – 15 different kinds available. I especially enjoyed the Passion Fruit (THE BEST) and the salted caramel.
Prices are $ 2 a macaron which is actually cheaper then some of the other bakeries in the state.
East Lansing — you have a treasure in your community. Make sure to check them out!!! I live over an hour away and pray for work meetings in EL just so I can stock up on macarons!