Mall of America® gets sweeter with the opening of Macarons by Maddie Lu

BLOOMINGTON, MN — May 20, 2025

Mall of America^® is now home to one of the Twin Cities’ most colorful and crave-worthy dessert spots. Macarons by Maddie Lu has officially opened on Level 3 West, inviting guests to indulge in more than 20 handcrafted macaron flavors and an expanded menu of sweet treats.

Known for its vibrant, preservative-free macarons made fresh daily, Macarons by Maddie Lu is the creation of local pastry chef and Food Network alum Maddie Carlos. She competed on the Food Network’s Holiday Baking Championship and Christmas Cookie Challenge, along with Cake Toppers on Hulu, earning national attention for her creativity and skill. Guests can look forward to flavors such as pistachio, s’more, raspberry, caramel vanilla, and more—each macaron is hand-filled with buttercreams, ganache, or jams.

In addition to its signature macarons, the new location will debut an expanded menu including fresh cannoli, gourmet jumbo cake pops, and the latest trending treat: dirty sodas.

“We’re proud to welcome local favorite Macarons by Maddie Lu to Mall of America,” said Ashley Hofmann, Director of Leasing at Mall of America. “The shop’s beautiful aesthetic, high-quality offerings, and Twin Cities roots make it a standout addition to our unique mix of brands and experiences.”

Maddie Carlos first gained attention in 2015 when she and her mother, Laurie Carlos, opened Something Sweet by Maddie Lu after Maddie’s home kitchen couldn’t keep up with the demand. A proud women-owned local business, their sweet empire has grown to include locations in Coon Rapids and Duluth. 

For more information on new and upcoming retail, dining, and attractions at Mall of America, visit https://www.mallofamerica.com/shopping/new.

 

ABOUT MALL OF AMERICA

At 5.6 million square feet, Mall of America is the largest shopping and entertainment complex in North America with up to 520 world-class retail stores and restaurants; Nickelodeon Universe, a 7-acre indoor theme park; SEA LIFE Minnesota Aquarium; FlyOver America; Crayola Experience; and more. The Mall opened in 1992 and is located in Bloomington, Minn., minutes from downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul and adjacent to MSP International Airport. Follow Mall of America on Facebook, Instagram, X, and TikTok. Listen to So Much More – a Mall of America podcast, on all major platforms or watch on YouTube. Download the Mall of America app from the App Store for iOS or Google Play for Android.

 

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