Maison Burdisso

Eugenia has it right on. Maison Burdisso is kind of like the Pierre Herme of Houston. (I would equate Bite Macarons with being the Laduree.) Quality and unique selection of flavors. Oh, the pear!
Go to Bite for gorgeous packaging and standard flavors. Maison for those more unique bites. Find Maison at the Urban Harvest Farmer’s Market on Richmond Ave. on Saturdays.

Picked up these macarons at the eastside urban harvest farmers market off Richmond on Saturday morning. Lovely ladies at the booth who were very warm and happy to talk with us about their macarons.
And the verdict? These are tasty, tasty treats. But are they the best macarons I’ve had? No.
Better than macarons from Paris? I can tell you absolutely not.
Best macarons in Houston? Hmm, probably up for debate.
But these are quite good. Texture of the cookie is crumbly with the right amount of give. I would like to see more variety in the filling. These were all butter cream, and I really like jam/​ganache fillings in macarons.
The best flavors are the more unique ones: bachelor button, blood orange. Vanilla, pistachio, and chocolate were just meh. Not a fan of the green apple.
Would probably pick these up more often if there were a store front!

These macarons are the ABSOLUTE best that I have ever tasted!!! Delicious! She’s at the Eastside Farmers Market every Saturday and at the Rice market on Tuesdays. She also takes special orders! If you like Macaron, don’t miss these!!!

NO ACTUAL STORE FRONT — don’t go to the address on Unilocal.
That being said, FIND THESE. Holy mother of mothers. Incredible. We tried five flavors — pistachio (mmmmmmm), blueberry (mmmmmmm), blood orange (BLOOD ORANGE!!!), vanilla (mmmmmmmm), and chocolate (mmmmmmmmm).

She claims that she has the best macarons in town. She can sure talk the talk, but can she walk the walk? My opinion is… yes.
I’ve heard many great things about her macarons from Unilocal,friends, and family, and as a result, I’ve been dying to try some. Luckily, I was able to find time to make it to the Farmer’s Market at the Rice University Campus.
She doesn’t have an actual store. Thus, if you want to get a hold of these bad boys, you gotta go to the Farmer’s Market on Tuesdays (Rice University), Saturdays (Urban Harvest at Eastside), or arrange a time to meet up with her (after pre-​paying, of course).
She has a large variety of flavors, and they’re fantastic — both the basics such as vanilla, chocolate, lemon, pistachio to the more creative ones such as red velvet, gingerbread, tiramisu. They’re definitely crispy and fresh and doesn’t taste old and stale like what you may find at the other brick and mortar macaron places. She doesn’t have all the flavors available every time so make sure to follow her on Facebook since she posts the flavors that will be available that week.
Her macarons are definitely pricey — $ 2.00 each but if you got macaron money to spare, spend it here at Maison Burdisso.

Best macarons in Houston. I’m no macarons connoisseur, but they know how to truly capture the essence of something, whether it tiramisu, black forest, lemon, pistachio, lavendar, and my personal favorite coconut, and infuse it into a perfect bite. Yeah, I eat these whole, because they are that good. You can also take like three to four small bites from it, but each bite has the same intensity of flavor. Imagine Remi from Ratatouille when he bites into the cheese.
Two dollars a piece and February 11 they will be selling heart shaped macarons that are a little bit larger. You can pre-​order them and they will also have some extras, but be warned they go fast. They are 3.50 each.
They are open on Tuesday’s in the Rice Farmers market from 3:30 — 6:30.

These macarons were absolutely perfect! They weren’t too sweet and that’s what I like about them. My favorite flavor was blackberry but they were all good. I picked these up from the Urban Harvest Farmer’s market off Richmond. I definitely will go back for more next time!

Without a doubt in my mind, THE best macarons in the city. I’ve tried them all, so I can say this with confidence.
Maison Burdisso macarons may not have a storefront like many of the other bakeries in town and the availability is limited for the day when you go to the Farmer’s Market. But boy are they worth the drive, the time, the effort. They do accept advance orders if you place them with the number listed.
The flavors they make are incredibly unique — some that you doubt will even taste good. That variety is unbeatable and it is always exciting to see what they will have for the day. I am always adventurous in ordering flavors that I rarely see at other places, so I’ve tried their Bergamot Lemon, Mango, White Chocolate and Fig. I could eat their White Chocolate macarons forever and die happy. All that I ordered tasted fantastic.
The owner was extremely friendly and made recommendations on which ones to go with. Aside from wishing they would have a brick-​and-​mortar location open more days, there’s nothing more I could hope for with their macarons.

I found Maison Burdisso at the Rice Village Farmer’s Market yesterday (every Tuesday) and I had the priviledge of trying one of the Pomegranate flavored Macarons (for $ 2 each). The taste, the consistency, the crunch and cream blend, all of it was perfectly divine! Yummm, I wish they had a store.

I’ve been a fan of macarons ever since I went to Paris several years ago and Laudree spoiled me. I’ve been searching in Houston for a delicious macaron place and I found myself here one Saturday morning at the farmer’s market. Seeing the good reviews this place had, I was very hopeful. However, Unilocal seriously failed me.
We ended up trying the Pistachio and the Chocolate. Both fillings were just okay, nothing outstanding. What really bugged me was the crust on both the cookies. The cookie was not smooth and light/​airy as it should have been. It was too thick. Maybe I came on an off day but I certainly not willing to return to see if that is true. It was just too disappointing to want to return for seconds.

I rarely give 5 stars, but DAMN! The macarons are soooo goood! The best I ever had!
I went to the farmer’s market off Richmond on a Saturday morning. They have many flavors. Not all that are listed on their website though. The cashiers are super friendly. They do accept cards. The price of these are very cheap compared to other top-​notch places ($ 2.00 a piece). I bought one of every flavor they had.
LOCATIONS:
Check the website. They only sell on Tuesdays and Saturdays. (IT IS NOT ON TRAVIS, that is their kitchen)
This is a must try!

LOVE the macaroons from here!!! The macaroons from Maison Burdisso are some of the best macaroons that I have ever had! Awesome, friendly service and even better macaroons that are superb and fresh!
My boyfriend actually had his very first taste of macaroons from Maison Burdisso, and now everytime he tries a macaroon from somewhere else, he always tells me that the ones he had from Maison Burdisso were MUCH better!
This place actually came highly recommended by a friend… So I knew I had to give it a try. However, the fact that there is no store-​front made it kind of difficult. From what I hear, they are only sold at two different farmers markets on Tuesdays and Saturdays. However, the owner (?) told me that if I ever needed to place an order, to just give a call and they will have it made! DEFINITELY give it a try if you are in Houston!

These guys are less convenient than other places which sell macarons as they do not have a shop. I purchased mine at the farmers market on Tuesday at Rice University, but they also sell them at the farmers market near Kirby and Richmond on Saturdays and at Saks Fifth Avenue where they cost more.
After trying them just once in an attempt to compare them to other places, these are hands down my favorite. The pistachio in particular was amazing. I admit to having a weakness for pistachios in general and the intense, rich flavor of these was perfect. I also tried vanilla bean, chocolate, pink grapefruit, and lavender all of which were great.
What sets these apart for me is the texture though. They had a light, thin outer crust combined with a tasty and moist meringue filling you expect from an authentic French macaron. If these guys had a store, I might go broke ;) so maybe it’s a good thing they are a challenge to find.
They do accept credit cards for purchases of $ 10 or more. Also if you buy 6 or more, you will receive a box which could be good for gifts.

Out of all the places in Houston (Sweet, Petite Sweets, and other places with «Sweet» in their names…), Maison Burdisso is my favorite. Mainly because of the quality and their unique selection of flavors. Others may have Big Mac sized macarons but they end up tasting bland and forgettable. MB’s lil’ treats have flavorful fillings and crisp meringue cookies. With every visit there’s a different selection of flavors and as a bonus the guy will give you +1 in addition to your order.
Plus it takes dedication to hustle out of my office in Sugar Land, battle with rush hour traffic, all so I can catch them at the Tuesday Farmers Market at Rice U~

First time having these bad boys and they exceeded my expectations! A friend of mine took me to the farmer’s market at rice university (which is held on Tuesdays) and recommended trying them. On hot days like this, they recommend eating them ASAP because they do melt. If you plan on taking them home and eating them later stick them in the refrigerator for 15min, then eat them.
Chocolate ⁵⁄₅
Coffee ⁵⁄₅
Acai ⁴⁄₅
Pistachio ⁴⁄₅
Strawberry ⁵⁄₅
Green Apple ⁴⁄₅
Definitely coming back next week to try the other flavors. =)

Yay! Finally got to try my very first MBM’s this morning at the Highland Village Farmer’s market. I was SO excited, I immediately ran up to the booth and blurted, «1 each please!» without much calculation as to how many different flavors she actually had. Luckily for my wallet (and not so luckily for my belly) there were only 6 available flavors at the time I arrived, so the damage was somewhat controlled.
While the booth board featured about 8 flavors (and I was told that Ms. Jackie would be coming back by shortly to drop off additional flavors), what I ended up with was: Pistachio, Vanilla Bean, Gingerbread, Pear (which tasted more like Green Apple), Strawberry & Pomegranate.
With thanks to Jeffrey C & James R, I luckily doubled up on the Vanilla Bean & Pistachio flavors and omg, it was amazing. At first bite, I was a bit shocked at how sweet and whip-​creamy the Vanilla Bean filling was, but then, after the second bite, I fell in love. The texture and flavor immediately reminds you of an old-​fashioned ice cream sandwich, and let me tell you, I just finished my last one just now and I am SO sad :(.
Also, I never liked gingerbread, and was a bit annoyed when somehow this little brown macaron made it into my box (since I wasn’t expecting it to be a choice), but was very pleasantly delighted at how tasty it was. Truly, every single flavor was just unique, and MDM’s really have their very own spin to the whole macaron trend. Artistically crafted, and creatively infused, you will crave these little colored jewels until the very next time you get your hands on them. If they weren’t $ 2 a bite (and rightfully so) I’m sure I’d have my fridge stocked with a dedicated shelf of these little things that make my heart flutter~.

I haven’t yet initiated my «Viva La Macaron» series in my home base of Houston, but given the recent influx of macarons to dessert shops (Petite Sweets, SWEET, Araya), I may need to start.
The one place I did recently try isn’t a shop at all: Maison Burdisso macarons are available at Houston Farmer’s Markets. I tried my hand at the Saturday morning Urban Harvest Market on Richmond. These bad boys are served up homemade by Jackie Burdisso from to-​go containers plucked out of an ice chest. Pierre Herme, all upscale and fancy, this is not.
What Maison Burdisso’s macarons are: dang good. Per the Houston Press, it’s a family recipe from the south of France. And while eating French macarons in Houston is a lot like eating Texas brisket in Paris, I have no qualms in arguing that Maison Burdisso’s macarons are as good as it gets in the Space City, even before venturing on my quest.
Her macarons are small. Not as small as SWEET’s, which just look infinitesimally tiny, but smaller than your average U.S. macaron, such as the one you find at La Patisserie in Austin. But macarons are supposed to be small, and the Maison Burdisso ones compare favorably to the Parisian macaron at, say, La Duree.
For Texans expecting a gigantic sized dessert for the Jefferson outlay (that’s $ 2), yes, you’ll be disappointed. But these suckers are hard to make, especially in the wicked Texas heat. It’s an artisan craft, so if you’re disappointed, go spend those bones on some simpleton cupcakes.
As for the macaron itself, they’re fantastic. The filling is exceptionally delightful, a perfect airy cream that held up in complexion and flavor. The interior of the cookie was similarly well done. The only complaint was the slightly hard crust. It wasn’t a thoroughly effortless bite, as macaron lovers long for, just mostly one.
One thing that separates the Maison Burdisso macarons from others is the uniqueness and vastness of the flavors. Whereas most shops will stick to the traditional vanilla + chocolate + coffee and then venture out with some «safe» fruits like «framboise» or «fraise», Maison Burdisso has some truly wonderful flavors.
We picked up a four-​pack of vanilla bean, calvados baked apple, acai, and honey. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg – check out the site for her other rotating flavors. The wonderfully different taste was the real winner. Even the vanilla bean (my favorite of the four) was fantastically different from just the traditional vanilla flavor (although admittedly, I’ve always been a sucker for the bean).
If you’re new to the macaron scene and wondering what a macaron is all about, this is it at Maison Burdisso.

BEST macarons in Houston (that I have tried thus far). We sought them out at the Farmer’s market and they are well worth the price. The textures are alway very consistent and perfect.
We also bought them at the design store, Kuhl LInscomb which were definitely overpriced-​what did I expect, right?
My favourties are probably the fruit ones.
now I’m craving them!

Probably my favorite macarons I’ve tasted to date! =) The outter sandwiches were crisp and the taste melts in your mouth.
I was very impressed with the strawberry, honey, and pistachio flavors. I will need to return again soon!

These are not macaroons, like a raccoon, but macaron, like the do-​run-​run. Though I believe they are pronounced like the former, not the latter.
I’ve never had a macaron until yesterday. I’ve seen them appealingly displayed on those tiered, fancy dessert trays in books and magazines, but I’ve never encountered this type of dessert cookie in Houston, until now.
A macaron is like an airy, crunchy, miniature Moon Pie in a variety of different flavors and colors. They originate from France are quite difficult to make. Apparently, it takes a special skill to turn out a perfect macaron.
I recently decided I wanted to sample some authentic French macarons and discovered Maison Burdisso was THE macaron dealer in Houston. Jackie of Maison Burdisso operates a nondescript table at the Houston Farmer’s Market. There is a blackboard listing all the available flavors. The macarons are $ 2 apiece. I picked 2 of each: tiramisu, red velvet, and pistachio. She also makes some provencal savories – I added a tomato flatbread ($ 5) to my order, and was almost tempted by the curried chicken salad ($ 7) if it hadn’t been for sticker shock.
Now for the piece de resistance! The macarons are delish! I did not get to sample the pistachio; they were scooped up by my other taste testers, who proclaimed them yummy. The red velvet was authentically red velvet, without the heaviness of a cake texture. Biting into a macaron, I was not prepared for the airiness and crumbliness of the outer shells. It did not collapse altogether, as the creamy center held everything together, but unlike a Moon Pie, a macaron is not a cake. I enjoyed a tiramisu macaron this morning. Again, the flavor is spot on. Jackie offers some interesting flavors I’ll have to return for; peanut butter and jelly and dreamsicle come to mind, in addition to regular strawberry, chocolate, and vanilla. Oh! She mentioned making some mojito macarons for the next market too.
Maison Burdisso does not appear to have a storefront, but operates at the Houston Farmer’s Market on Tuesdays and the Midtown Farmer’s Market on Saturdays. Her macarons are also sold at Kuhl-​Linscomb. Highly recommended for macaron lovers or macaron curiosity seekers!