text: I completely agree with fellow Yelper Stephanie S I also went to Essence for a sweet tooth fix and was completely disappointed in the dessertpastry selection It seemed like the only items were the macaroons Yep I use the English spelling as opposed to the French spellingnnI decided to go with the tiny sampler box for some variety but at I feel as if I was cheated Most of the cookies and pastries were meh I have experienced better The macaroon just one was by far the best item but still not worth the price tag nnI also got a lemonade and ginger ale to go The lemonade was good Not the best lemonade I have ever had but it did taste better than a lemonade powder mix The ginger ale is from the Grown Up Soda line so it is a little weak gingerflavorwise nnI do have to say that I like the ecofriendliness of Essence I really really want to support any business that uses ecofriendly products and local produse recycles and composts waste However I think charging extra for an ecofriendly to go cup is lame Since the biodegradable cup is an extra cents do I get a cent discount if I bring my own reusable cupnnI understand the economics of charging customers for more expensive biodegradable products but a ton of restaurants and shops use those same products with no significant markup to the consumer Whole Foods uses biodegradable products recycles and composts and they offer a discount to their customers for using reusable grocery bags This business model works Check out most places in Austin TX Sorry I will get off my soapbox nownnAnyway Essences looks really cute so I will go back to try those great looking salads and eat more macaroons