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ANN ARBOR, MI -- Ann Arbor definitely has options for doughnuts, macarons and pie. From flaky croissants to ricotta-filled cannoli, Ann Arbor patisseries have a smorgasbord of these sugary selections. Check out these five great pastry shops in Ann Arbor. Luca Pastry to open in Ann Arbor with macaron giveawayLuca Pastry is open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. More great places in Ann Arbor:5 great spots for Indian cuisine in Ann Arbor5 great places to get a midnight snack in Ann Arbor5 great Ann Arbor-area places to get zero-proof drinks for Dry January5 great Ann Arbor-area restaurants to try for Veganuary5 great Ann Arbor restaurants open on Christmas Day5 great Ann Arbor restaurants that opened in 20225 great places for hot chocolate in Ann Arbor5 places to get a great slice of pie in Ann Arbor5 great Ann Arbor restaurants for a take-and-bake Thanksgiving5 great places to get pizza in Ann Arbor5 great places to get a burger in Ann Arbor5 great spots for brunch in Ann Arbor5 great hidden gem restaurants in Ann Arbor5 great places to pick apples, pumpkins in Ann Arbor5 great places for pumpkin spice sweets in Ann Arbor5 great spots for breakfast in Ann Arbor5 great places to get plain or hard cider in Ann Arbor5 great places to get a sandwich in Ann Arbor5 great places to get soup in Ann Arbor5 great places to get a salad in Ann Arbor5 great walkable coffee shops in downtown Ann Arbor5 great Ann Arbor restaurants to visit before University of Michigan students return5 great places to play trivia (almost) every night of the week in Ann Arbor5 great places for poutine in Ann Arbor5 great places for meals under $10 in Ann Arbor5 great places to try a brew and something new in Ann Arbor5 great places to try chicken wings in Ann Arbor5 great places to get macarons in Ann Arbor5 great bakeries for doughnuts in Ann Arbor

The unofficial holiday is a good excuse to indulge in a slice of cake, a cupcake (or two) or a chocolate-based dessert.

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ANN ARBOR, MI -- Luca Pastry is bringing cannoli, pastries and cakes to Ann Arbor with the opening of its newest location this weekend. The pastry shop, which also has locations in Canton, Plymouth and Livonia, serves up cakes, cakes slices, cannoli, eclairs, French macarons and tarts. Customers can choose between eight specialty cannoli flavors, which will be made fresh at the pastry shop’s creation bar. Luca Pastry, 3354 Washtenaw Avenue in Ann Arbor, will be open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. Read more from The Ann Arbor News:The Common Grill isn’t closing after all.

ANN ARBOR, MI -- Luca Pastry will be opening its fourth location in the state in early 2022. Luca Pastry, which will open in Ann Arbor at 3354 Washtenaw Avenue, serves up cakes and pastries, including cannoli, eclairs, French macarons and tarts. Although much of the new location’s menu will be similar to other locations, the Ann Arbor store will feature a cannoli bar, the first of Luca Pastry’s locations to do so. Customers can choose between chocolate, strawberry or regular cannoli fillings and choose from toppings such as cereal and candy. Read more from The Ann Arbor News:University of Michigan still undecided on following Ann Arbor tampon lawNew KinderCare in Saline looks to fill child care voidAll men now sentenced to prison for roles in slaying of former Eastern Michigan University wrestler