Floriole

10/23/2026

Thanksgiving prep is officially underway, which means it’s time to start testing pies! 🍎🥧

First up: apple pie. We’re dialing in the filling, checking the balance of sweet and tart, and making sure that buttery, flaky crust is exactly where we want it.

And yes, tasting is a very important part of the process. Strictly professional, of course. 😉

Thanksgiving preorders are open at Floriole!

10/23/2026

A little cake experiment that turned out pretty damn gorgeous.

White cake soaked with espresso syrup, layered with house-made orange marmalade and cashew-coconut praliné, then finished with espresso buttercream.

Coffee, citrus, toasted nuts, and a whole lot of butter. Not your typical layer cake, but these flavors really work together.

I made a few of these beauties, and we’ll have whole 9” cakes and slices at Floriole while they last. 🤎

10/23/2026

A little pumpkin spice and a lot of pastry

Halloween is almost here, and we're fully embracing the season at Floriole. We've got a new pumpkin-spiced pastry, the return of a cozy lunch favorite, and one last weekend for a dessert we've loved having in the case. Plus, plenty of Halloween treats for anyone who believes October should involve a little extra sugar.

Weekend highlights:

And don't overlook our Pistachio Chocolate Chip Cookies, made with house-made pistachio paste and slivers of chocolate, or the return of our Kale, Apple & Quinoa Salad.

A quick note for our focaccia fans: We're taking a break from focaccia this weekend and next while our kitchen is short-staffed. We know it's a favorite, and we appreciate your patience!

We're still looking for bakers!

We're looking for talented, hardworking bakers to join our tight-knit kitchen team. If you love the craft of baking, care about quality, and enjoy working with people who take pride in what they make, we'd love to hear from you.

Know someone who would be a great fit? Please spread the word! Interested candidates can email [email protected].

As always, thank you for supporting Floriole, especially during these busy seasonal transitions. We couldn't do what we do without our wonderful neighborhood community.

And if you've had a great experience with us, please consider leaving a 5-star Google review. It makes a real difference for small businesses like ours.

See you this weekend!

Sandra & the Floriole Team

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10/22/2026

A beautiful croissant isn’t always a great croissant. 🥐

Sure, those pretty layers might catch your eye, but there’s a lot more to a truly exceptional croissant.

After 20 years of making croissants, we’ve learned a thing or two about what separates a good one from a great one.

From the deeply caramelized crust to the airy honeycomb interior and rich buttery flavor, we’re sharing what we look for in a great croissant.

Save this guide for your next bakery visit. And tell us—what’s the first thing you notice about a croissant?

COLOR IS FLAVOR. PALE IS BLAND.

A great croissant should be what we call French brown—deeply golden, beautifully caramelized, and full of toasted flavor. But darker is tastier only up to a point—not boring blonde, and never burnt.

SHOW ME ALL THE LAYERS.

A great croissant should have visible, distinct layers on the outside. Delicate, defined, and beautifully separated. That’s the magic of lamination.

IT’S ALL ABOUT THE HONEYCOMB.

Slice it open. A great croissant should have an open, airy interior with a fairly even honeycomb structure and thin, delicate walls. No dense, doughy patches or giant empty tunnels.

LIGHT AS AIR.
Pick it up. A great croissant should feel surprisingly light for its size. All those beautiful layers should create an airy interior, not a heavy, dense pastry.

BUTTER BETTER BE THE STAR. BUT IT’S JUST THE BEGINNING.

A great croissant should have a rich, unmistakable butter flavor, complemented by toasted, nutty notes and the subtle complexity of fermentation. Buttery, never greasy.

10/19/2026

A fresh start to the week at Floriole

We're settling into the flavors of fall, and the kitchen and coffee bar have plenty to keep things interesting. From a new salad packed with seasonal ingredients to a couple of drinks that make an ordinary weekday feel a little more special, here's what's happening at Floriole this week.

From the Floriole Kitchen

We're hiring bakers! (https://www.floriole.com/work-with-us)

We're still looking for talented bakers to join our tight-knit kitchen team. Baking at Floriole means working alongside people who care about their craft, take pride in the details, and genuinely love making good food.

If that sounds like you—or someone you know—we'd love to hear from you! Send a note to [email protected].

Thank you, as always, for supporting Floriole and the people who make this little bakery what it is. We love sharing the changing seasons with you, one pastry at a time.

If you love what we do, we'd be so grateful if you would take a moment to leave us a 5-star Google review. Your kind words help other people discover Floriole and mean so much to our team.

See you soon!

The Floriole Team

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10/18/2026

We’ve always wanted Floriole to feel like more than just a bakery. A place where you can settle in, feel welcome, see familiar faces, and stay a little longer than you planned.

Because everyone deserves a place that feels like home. ❤️

10/17/2026

Pumpkin season is in full swing! 🎃 Our pumpkin tea cake is tender, warmly spiced, and enrobed in caramelized white chocolate for a little extra indulgence. Perfect with your afternoon coffee. Because pumpkin deserves more than just a latte. 🍂

10/16/2026

Cozy season is in full swing

We've reached that wonderful time of year when a warm pot pie sounds like the perfect lunch, apples are finding their way into just about everything, and the pastry case is filling up with Halloween treats. There's plenty happening at Floriole this weekend, including a few things you won't want to miss.

On the menu this weekend:

And for the focaccia lovers: breakfast focaccia returns Sunday, but there won't be any on Saturday this week.

Looking ahead to Monday, we're adding a Kale, Apple & Quinoa Salad with shallots, pistachios, and a bright lemony dressing.

Thanksgiving preorders are officially OPEN!

Yes, we're talking about Thanksgiving already. And yes, we'd love for you to get your orders in early!

Our Thanksgiving menu is ready, with everything from pies and savory galettes to buttery breads, dinner rolls, and pastries for those lazy holiday mornings.

Do yourself (and us!) a favor and order early. You'll have one less thing to think about as Thanksgiving approaches, and it makes planning for the holiday crush so much easier for your favorite neighborhood bakery.

Every early order helps us figure out how much butter to buy, how many pies to bake, and how to organize the many moving pieces that go into getting everyone's holiday favorites out the door.

So go ahead, cross a few things off your Thanksgiving to-do list. Future you—and our kitchen team—will thank you.

A little spooky, a lot delicious

Halloween is creeping closer, and we've got plenty of treats in the case! Look for our Candy Bar Tart, Boo Meringues, hand-decorated Halloween Cookies, and Mummy Rice Krispies. Our Pumpkin Tea Cakes are also back for the season.

We're looking for a few good bakers!

We're still looking for talented bakers to join our small, tight-knit kitchen team. We're a group of people who care deeply about making great food, learning from one another, and paying attention to the little details that make Floriole special.

If you love baking, take pride in your work, and want to be part of a talented, hardworking team, we'd love to hear from you. And if you know someone who might be a great fit, please send them our way!

Interested? Email us at [email protected].

Thank you, as always, for supporting Floriole. Whether you're stopping in for a croissant, picking up lunch, or trusting us with part of your Thanksgiving feast, we're grateful to be part of your days and celebrations.

And if you love what we do, we'd be grateful for a 5-star Google review. It helps other people discover our little bakery.

See you this weekend!

Sandra & the Floriole Team

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10/16/2026

Not to brag, but our sourdough is 79% off the $60 loaf.

10/13/2026

A little Floriole for the holidays

Every year, we spend a lot of time thinking about holiday cookies. Which old favorites should come back? What new flavors should we try? And, perhaps most importantly, how many cookies can we reasonably fit into one tin?

This year, the answer is 34.

We've put together a collection of five of our favorite holiday cookies, tucked into a beautiful custom-printed tin. It's the kind of gift we'd be delighted to receive ourselves, and we're hoping you'll consider sharing it with the people who make your business tick.

Five varieties. 34 cookies.

Made with love.

Here's what's inside:

8 Maple Pecan Snowballs – Buttery, nutty, and covered in powdered sugar. A holiday classic for good reason.

8 Nog Loggers – Our take on eggnog snickerdoodles, with all those cozy holiday flavors.

8 Spicy Gingerbread Tiles – Warmly spiced gingerbread, because it wouldn't be the holidays without it.

4 Chocolate Cherry Bûche de Noël Cookies – A little nod to the traditional French Christmas dessert, with chocolate and cherry.

6 Almond Orange Biscotti – Crisp, fragrant, and practically begging to be dunked in coffee.

That's 34 cookies, five different varieties, and hopefully a few new favorites.

For the people who make it all happen

We know how much work goes into running a business, and how many people contribute to making it successful. The holidays are a nice opportunity to say thank you—to the clients who trust you, the colleagues who support you, and the teams who show up every day.

We'd love to help you do that with cookies.

Our Holiday Cookie Tins are $68 each, and we're already taking orders for holiday gifting!

If you'd like to send a little Floriole to your clients, colleagues, or team this year, just reply to this email and let us know what you have in mind. We'd love to help you put something special together.

Thanks for letting Floriole be part of your celebrations, big and small. It's one of our favorite things about what we do.

Happy holiday planning!

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10/12/2026

You handle the turkey. We’ll handle the good stuff. 🥧

Thanksgiving preorders are officially OPEN!

From buttery pies and flaky savory galettes to freshly baked breads and treats for Thanksgiving morning, we’ve got plenty of delicious ways to make your holiday a little easier.

Because Thanksgiving should be about gathering around the table, not spending the entire day in the kitchen. (We’ll take care of that part.)

🍂 Order by November 22
🍂 Pickup November 23–25

Browse the full menu and place your order through the link in our bio!

10/10/2026

🏈 Game day, the Floriole way.

Just in time for Bears vs. Packers, we’re bringing a little Buffalo heat to our pastry case!

Our newest galette is filled with smoky turkey, tangy Buffalo-style hot sauce, cream cheese, Gruyère, and celery, all wrapped up in layers of buttery, flaky pastry.

A little French technique meets football food. 🧡💙

Available this weekend at Floriole. Go Bears! 🐻⬇️

10/09/2026

The best holiday gifts are the ones you can eat. 🎁🍪

Looking for a way to thank your clients, celebrate your team, or spread a little holiday cheer?

Our Floriole Holiday Cookie Tins are filled with five varieties of handmade cookies, baked with care and packaged in a beautiful keepsake tin.

At $68 per tin, they make corporate gifting easy, thoughtful, and (most importantly) delicious.

✨ Make your holiday gifting a little sweeter this year.

DM us to learn more about corporate orders!

. 🎥 Laura Scherb | Food Photographer

10/08/2026

A Little Apple C***r, a Little Halloween Magic

October is looking pretty delicious around here. We've got a new fall latte making its debut, pumpkin pastries in the case, and plenty of spooky little treats to get you in the Halloween spirit. Whether you're stopping in for breakfast, grabbing an afternoon coffee, or planning a Halloween party, we've got something for you.

From the Floriole Kitchen

Looking for something else savory? Our vegetable quiche is now sweet potato, leek, and Gruyère, and spicy tomato soup is back starting Friday.

And while you're thinking about fall treats, our Pumpkin Tea Cakes are back for the season, too!

Halloween Treats Are Here!

Halloween preorders are officially open, and the bakery is filling up with all sorts of spooky things. We've got hand-decorated Halloween sugar cookies, our rich and decadent Candy Bar Tart, and adorable little Boo Meringues—crisp on the outside with a chewy, marshmallow-like center.

Planning a party, bringing treats to the office, or just looking for an excuse to celebrate? Head to Floriole.com to explore our Halloween preorders.

A Little More Floriole in Your Feed 📸

Want to see what we're baking, what's coming next, and a little of what happens behind the scenes? Follow us on Instagram at (https://www.instagram.com/floriole/) !

And if you'd like to get to know the person behind the bakery, follow our chef and owner, Sandra, at (https://www.instagram.com/sandraflorioleholl/) for a peek into life beyond the pastry case—food, cooking, and everything in between.

We're working on growing our little corner of Instagram, and every follow, like, comment, and share helps us reach more people!

Thank you, as always, for supporting Floriole and the people who make this little bakery what it is. We love sharing the changing seasons with you, one pastry at a time.

If you love what we do, we'd be so grateful if you would take a moment to leave us a 5-star Google review. Your kind words help other people discover Floriole and mean so much to our team.

See you soon!

The Floriole Team

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10/07/2026

BOO! 👻 Did we scare you?

Probably not. These little guys are considerably more cute than terrifying.

Our vanilla bean Boo Meringues are crisp and crackly on the outside, soft and marshmallowy-chewy in the middle, with just enough chocolate to give each one its own slightly concerned little face.

Available in packs of 4 for pre-order or individually at Floriole for spooky season.

Eat the evidence. 👻

10/07/2026

Spent some time getting the patio ready for fall 🍂 Planted mums and ornamental kale, cleaned things up a bit, and I’m pretty happy with how it turned out.

I love changing the garden with the seasons — even if it usually involves more dirt and hauling things around than I anticipate. 😂

Fall patio is ready. 🍁

10/04/2026

It’s coming into focus… 🎃

Our Pumpkin Canelé is here: deeply caramelized on the outside, custardy in the center, and full of warm fall spice.

Now on the menu at Floriole. Swipe for the reveal →

10/03/2026

Halloween, but make it Floriole. 🎃👻🕷️

Our Halloween sugar cookies are back—black cats, witchy hats, ghosts, pumpkins and plenty of spooky little details. Almost too cute to eat. Almost.

Available now at the bakery through Halloween! 🖤

10/02/2026

Things Are Getting Spooky

October has arrived, and apparently the bakery got the memo. Halloween treats are starting to take over the pastry case, pumpkin favorites are making their return, and Halloween preorders are officially open. Consider this your permission to start celebrating a full month early.

Spooky Season Starts Here 👻

Then on Sunday, Pumpkin Canelé returns with our classic rum custard getting the fall treatment with pumpkin purée and pumpkin spice.

And because it wouldn't be the weekend without focaccia: this weekend we're going breakfast with egg, bacon, tomato, and herbs.

And before we completely surrender to pumpkins and apples: Sunday is the final day for our Plum Galette. One last taste of stone fruit season before we say goodbye.

Halloween Preorders Are Open! 🎃

Planning a Halloween party, need treats for the office, or just want to make sure your favorites don't disappear before you get to the bakery? Halloween preorders are now open at Floriole.com.

Along with the Candy Bar Tart and Rice Krispie Mummies, our hand-decorated Halloween sugar cookies are back in black cats, witch hats, ghosts, spiderwebs and more. Head to our preorder shop to get your Halloween treats sorted early.

Thank you, as always, for supporting Floriole and our team. We love getting to make all these slightly ridiculous—and very delicious—things for you.

If Floriole is one of your favorite neighborhood spots, we'd be so grateful if you'd leave us a 5-star Google review. It helps new customers discover us and makes a meaningful difference for our small business.

See you this weekend!

The Floriole Team

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09/28/2026

Our “PB” & J Paris-Brest 🍇🥜

A choux pastry wheel filled with silky hazelnut praliné cream, zippy Concord grape jam made with Mick Klug Farm grapes, and crunchy toasted hazelnuts.

The Paris-Brest was created in France in honor of the Paris-to-Brest bicycle race—hence its signature wheel shape. Ours takes a little detour through the Midwest, inspired by that very American classic: PB&J.

French pastry, Midwest fruit, lunchbox nostalgia.

09/24/2026

Two Days, Two Good Reasons to Visit

Fall has officially found its way into the Floriole kitchen. This weekend we’re playing with Concord grapes, sweet potatoes, apples, and even a little Halloween candy-bar inspiration. And because apparently we couldn’t put all the fun on one day, Saturday and Sunday each have their own special pastry.

Weekend Highlights:

Hello, Apple Season 🍎

Peaches have had a very good run, but we’re officially making the turn toward fall. Apple c***r is now in the grab-and-go, apples are arriving, and we’re ready for all the cozy things that come next.

Eat a Sandwich, Support Kitchen Possible

There’s still time to eat lunch for a good cause! For the entire month of September, we’re donating $1 to Kitchen Possible (https://www.kitchenpossible.org/) for every Parisian and Diplomat sold.

Kitchen Possible is an amazing local organization helping kids build confidence and an empowered mindset through learning to cook. Order a sandwich, support their work—it’s that easy.

Thank you, as always, for supporting Floriole, our team, and the farmers and producers behind what we make. Every pastry, loaf, sandwich, and cup of coffee you buy keeps this little bakery humming along.

And if you love Floriole, would you take a minute to leave us a 5-star Google review? It helps new customers find us and makes a real difference for our small business.

See you this weekend!

The Floriole Team

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