Lady Yum Pioneer Square — Restaurant in Seattle

On our visit we tried 3 different types of macarons, the Peach Prosecco, Toffee, and S’mores. As someone who has spent a fair amount of time learning to make macrons, let me say that each of these flavors was artful. The S’mores and Toffee were dead on and the Peach Prosecco filling had a zingy quality that balanced impressively with the delicate Prosecco flavor. I deeply regret not having any photos of this store to share, because it has probably the most interesting cafe atmosphere I’ve ever experienced. In all the best ways. We sat in the front of the store at one of the high topped tables which each had two chairs made of golden metal with long black faux fur which covered the seat and arms for maximum comfort. The back of the cafe had the feel of an entirely separate room despite only being separated by a decorative divider. The wall paper was colorful and inviting which made this space feel like a friends living room. This section also had a more upscale version of a water cooler accompanied by tall glasses and a variety of flavoring syrups you could use for an enhanced drinking experience. The upstairs loft I can only describe as “a Paris Hilton fever dream”, again in the best possible way. Now for the bathroom. It was striking (and non gendered). I walked in and my jaw dropped at the completely black toliet and the black/red motif carried throughout the room. The paper towels next to the sink were held on an ornate golden pedestal. Directly across from the toilet was an accent wall of the most interesting wall paper I have ever seen. The only aspect of this wallpaper I can accurately describe is the sloth smoking a hookah. As for the rest you will just have to see...

I love Lady Yum! Best macarons I have ever had. I had only been to the location in SeaTac airport, but would stop at 7 AM or 10 PM - there's never a bad time for these scrumptious macarons! I found myself near the Pioneer Square location a few months back, and just had to stop in. They have such a large selection of flavors that will quench your sweet tooth. The seasonal flavors are always amazing and perfectly themed for the time of year - flavor combinations I never would have even thought of! Some of my favorite flavors include Shindig (Fruity Pebbles), Butterbeer, and Lemon, but I really think you cannot go wrong. The cookie has the perfect amount of chew in it, and I am someone who can get sweeted out easily, but I could eat 50 of these in one sitting. I took note of the entremets as well and will be back for one of those. They were as eye catching as they'd be in a Parisian patisserie. Also, the Pioneer Square aesthetic is SO pleasing and stands out to be one of the best decor spots I have seen in...

I've been a Lady Yum fan since before this location opened. By far the best macarons in the city and some of my favorite along the entire West coast. The entremets however, are. to. die. for. They are specific to this location and somehow even better than the macarons (a tough feat). Layers of mousse, cake, and imagination, come together to create the most beautiful and interesting edible objects I've ever seen. Not to mention the character of this location compared to the other shops! The loft space is well designed to provide the feeling of privacy/separation in a space that can easily fit 20 people. Anywhere you visit after this shop will likely pale in comparison. This location is pretty busy, so it isn't the go-to for a quiet low-key meet up, but if you are looking for somewhere casual, unique, and super fun with the best desserts of your life, this is the...