The Journal

Notes from the case.

Short essays on the éclairs we pipe, the tarts we bake, and the people who line up for them. Written by the team at Éclair.

Eclairs French Cafe and Bakery The Classic Éclair, Made the Long Way
Behind the Pastry · Featured

The Classic Éclair, Made the Long Way

Why our vanilla-and-ganache éclair starts with a recipe older than the state of Utah.

June 1, 2026 · 5 min read
Eclairs French Cafe and Bakery Raspberry Éclair: An Owner Favorite, Explained
Flavor Notes

Raspberry Éclair: An Owner Favorite, Explained

Fresh raspberry pastry cream, raspberry fondant, dark chocolate tiles, why this one wins.

June 5, 2026 · 4 min read
Eclairs French Cafe and Bakery Blueberry Lavender: A Pastry That Tastes Like Late Summer
Flavor Notes

Blueberry Lavender: A Pastry That Tastes Like Late Summer

How a single sprig of lavender turns a blueberry éclair into something you remember.

June 9, 2026 · 4 min read
Eclairs French Cafe and Bakery Nutella Éclair: A Childhood Favorite, Done Properly
Flavor Notes

Nutella Éclair: A Childhood Favorite, Done Properly

Nutella deserves better than a spoon. Here's what we do with it.

June 12, 2026 · 3 min read
Eclairs French Cafe and Bakery Pistachio Éclair: The One We're Quietly Proud Of
Flavor Notes

Pistachio Éclair: The One We're Quietly Proud Of

Real ground pistachio, no green food coloring, no shortcuts.

June 15, 2026 · 4 min read
Eclairs French Cafe and Bakery Key Lime Éclair: A Summer Pastry With Backbone
Flavor Notes

Key Lime Éclair: A Summer Pastry With Backbone

Tangy, creamy, finished with graham, yes, like the pie.

June 18, 2026 · 3 min read
Eclairs French Cafe and Bakery Lemon Tart: A Lesson in Restraint
Behind the Pastry

Lemon Tart: A Lesson in Restraint

Three ingredients in the curd. That's the whole secret.

June 20, 2026 · 4 min read
Eclairs French Cafe and Bakery Almond Praline: The Most Underrated Éclair on the Case
Flavor Notes

Almond Praline: The Most Underrated Éclair on the Case

Slivered almonds, real praline, no marzipan in sight.

June 22, 2026 · 3 min read
Eclairs French Cafe and Bakery Coffee Éclair: A Morning Pastry Disguised as Dessert
Flavor Notes

Coffee Éclair: A Morning Pastry Disguised as Dessert

Café Ibis coffee, folded into the cream.

June 25, 2026 · 3 min read
Eclairs French Cafe and Bakery Diamond Cookies: The Reason People Walk Out With Two Bags
Behind the Pastry

Diamond Cookies: The Reason People Walk Out With Two Bags

A simple French shortbread that ruins every other cookie for you.

June 28, 2026 · 3 min read
Eclairs French Cafe and Bakery Bakery Salt Lake City: Where to Find Real French Cakes
Salt Lake City

Bakery Salt Lake City: Where to Find Real French Cakes

Why Éclair French Pastry at City Creek Center is the best bakery in Salt Lake City for custom celebration cakes, tarts, and handmade desserts.

July 2, 2026 · 6 min read
Eclairs French Cafe and Bakery Why the Wedding Cake Matters More Than You Think
Weddings

Why the Wedding Cake Matters More Than You Think

The real reason your Utah wedding dessert table needs a centerpiece, and why a bad cake is the one thing guests remember.

July 5, 2026 · 5 min read
Eclairs French Cafe and Bakery Boutique Weddings Deserve the Most Special Cakes
Weddings

Boutique Weddings Deserve the Most Special Cakes

Why intimate Utah weddings are the perfect setting for a custom cake, and why smaller celebrations often get the most memorable desserts.

July 8, 2026 · 5 min read
Love from our guests

What people are saying.

"Celebrated a birthday at Eclairs and it was fabulous! I recommend it to everyone."

Nora M

"One of my fav spots. Eclair my fav pastry."

Salt M

"Blueberry Lavender is amazing!"

April C

"This place is the cutest!"

Corin B

"Everything was, without exaggeration, stellar. Made from scratch, fresh ingredients, halal... but the Turkish coffee was my personal highlight."

Valerie C

"This is the most charming little French bakery. We had such a lovely time here..."

Samantha L

"Celebrated a birthday at Eclairs and it was fabulous! I recommend it to everyone."

Nora M

"One of my fav spots. Eclair my fav pastry."

Salt M

"Blueberry Lavender is amazing!"

April C

"This place is the cutest!"

Corin B

"Everything was, without exaggeration, stellar. Made from scratch, fresh ingredients, halal... but the Turkish coffee was my personal highlight."

Valerie C

"This is the most charming little French bakery. We had such a lovely time here..."

Samantha L