Fillings & Emulsions 300 West — Restaurant in Salt Lake City

I always loved this pastry place called Normandies a long time ago because of their fresh, high quality pastries. They ended up permanently closing their doors. I am a HUGE pastry fan and critic, so I was very unhappy that I couldn’t find another place that perfect.

My husband knew this and searched for highly rated pastry places for us to try out on my birthday. Fillings and Emulsions was the highest rated by far so he chose to try it. I was blown AWAY!

The owner happens to be there when we arrived, I told him my sad story about my other favorite place, and my endless search for a new favorite. He was so friendly and personable, explaining how he got into the business, and his Cuban roots. He even went to the next level and gave my son, my husband, and myself a free macaron to try. (So dang sweet!) Did you know that the owner won 2 food network shows? I didn’t know that at the time but I totally understood why! These desserts/pastries/Cuban food were not only fresh, unique, and made with quality ingredients, but they were absolutely gorgeous! The pricing is really quite reasonable with the pastries ranging between about $2-$5 each. The cute apple dessert you see in one of my pictures has an almond component that reminded me of my favorite dessert at Normandies.🥲 That was many years ago, and I have been there at least for every birthday, and every time we happen to drive by since.❤️

If you like a lot of diversity, appreciate different texture components, and complex but perfectly balanced treats, look no further!

I also need to mention one other thing, one of the “treats” the owner won a food network competition for was his Cuban meat pies. I am not much of a meat pie fan, but I wanted to try it since it was such a big deal. There is a reason they helped him win, they are completely surrounded in a flaky pastry that has a hint of toasted sugar on it. The meat is spiced beautifully too. I also posted a picture of the meat pie so you could see.

If you haven’t noticed already, I am a 110% fan of this place and it’s owner. Thank you so much for bringing your genius to salt lake, I will be...

The only bakery in the city that deserves five 🌟 s - would give more if I could. Oh, so good, coffee is good, staff are friendly. And they feed hungry children for free in the middle of pandemic. Check it out on FB, it is all high quality good food kids need that are prepared by professionals! So take that, THE PERSON who just could not be inconvenienced by the fact that they ran out of palitos for your friend and gave two stars to this loving establishment. Your friend still got a nice dessert - have a heart. You want an apology?! It is a skinny sandwich - yes it is really good, but no one should "apologize" over it. Chaos out there and this business is struggling to stay open while taking care of our community!!

Other shops in the city may get 4.8, 4.5 and I have no clue why that is. If Fillings and Emulsions gets 5 starts, all other shops are 3.5 at best. Perhaps not everyone cares about the quality of baked goods they eat or don't think it is a problem to overrate a place and mislead people. Whatever the reason is, be aware this is the only place worthy of your time, money, and effort in a city where good...

If you have not visited Fillings & Emulsions then you simply have not been born yet. The culinary creations that are imagined into reality are nothing short of a contender for the next wonder of the world. BEWARE OLIVE GARDEN & CHILI'S EATERS: YOU LACK THE SENSORY RECEPTORS TO TRULY APPRECIATE THE MAGIC TO BE DISCOVERED HERE! Beyond the exceptional and extraordinary pastry paradise tucked behind glass display cases you'll find a staff just as sweet and sassy as the succulent treats awaiting passage into your primary face hole. Have you had a rough day filled with your egocentric boss's BS, then unwind with a silky smooth cheesecake. Did your cheating ex crash his brand new BMW, then reward yourself with a variety of world class macarons. Did you fail to find your name in the obituaries, then you owe it to yourself to indulge in absolutely anything within the doors of Fillings & Emulsions, and transend your state of existence into blissful euphoria.

*I was not paid for this review, I just really love tasting the passion and love for culinary perfection and innovation a true chef uses as their key...