On a very hot summer day, Laduree famous for its macarons was a busy place as always. I honestly think over the years the place has become overrated. We asked if we can be seated upstairs as it could be cooler and we're told it was full, I walked upstairs to wash my hands and sure enough there were only 4 tables occupied!!! The service was horrible, the menus looked very used and wrinkled, prices are outrageous and it has really become a tourist spot. We had to ask our server 3 times and it took him 15min to bring the check so that we could leave. Macaroons are still good, maybe a good place to just get a few for taking home or eating while browsing Champs Elysee. read more

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Very cute store with good staffing to help with your orders. The lines weren't too bad when I went which was nice. I was able to spend time trying to figure out what flavor macarons I wanted to get. There had all types of flavors and all types of boxing in order to use as gifts if needed. The orange blossom flavor was my favorite this time! read more

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I had to stop by a Laduree to get my macaron fix! My new favorite has to be the Orange Blossom which they should make in a larger size, haha. The line here gets really long but moves pretty quickly; there are several workers assisting each guest and 2 cashiers. There isn't anything out of the ordinary to say about Laduree other than they carry delicious macarons. I will, however, mention how pretty & clean the bathrooms were. The men's restroom was a light blue color and the ladies room was a light pink. The bathroom was super spacious and had mirrors everywhere! It felt like being in Barbie's doll house! read more

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The was a sweet place sitting along the Avenue Champs-Élysées and I had to go in for some macaroons! Its Paris! I wouldn't be a proper tourist if I didn't. Walking in, this place is beautiful. It has that Parisian style one imagines when treating themselves to some sweet treats. Immediately, you see the gorgeous counter area where you can order treats for take away. From what I heard, there is always a line and there was the evening I visited. However, I realllllly wanted to treat myself and sat in the downstairs area to be served. I was sat at a table right next to the outer windows where I could people watch. (I got lucky with tables a lot in Paris!) The server was quick to visit the table and take orders. He was very nice and patient as my travel buddy and I looked over the menu. I got four macaroons: Rose, Pistachio, Vanilla and Caramel. My travel buddy got an Eclair. With these, we also ordered Ladurée lattee coffee. The macaroons were okay. I'm not a huge macaroon fan so maybe I didn't appreciate the delicacy of these cookies. I have had them before and thought I had tasted better? The eclair was okay as well. What I really loved the coffee service though! It was such a pretty presentation! I truly felt like a lady ... and I'm not, I'm really not ... but I felt like one in this place! (I think it is served much like a tea room. Maybe this place used to be a tea room many moons ago and branched out?) I did venture upstairs to use the powder room and that was fun walk as well. Its just as beautiful up there with dark woods and dinner rooms. They serve dinner! I think they serve breakfast too! The hallway of restrooms was beautiful as well. Even the restrooms were impressive! My feeling of being a lady was intensified! Fancy, fancy MEEEEE! I walked through these hallways like I was Marie Antoinette walking through Versailles. It just does something to you. I also may have walked a little too slow and stared a little too long at everything but it was a lot to take in. Returning from the powder room trip, I sipped my coffee for as long as I could because I just wanted to stay and enjoy the atmosphere. As with all French restaurants, I was never rushed and our server gave us distance but was always watching to see if we needed anything. So, there ya go! Yes, its a little expensive for desserts and I say "Sooo what?" Its not that expensive and it wasn't about the actual sweets but the experience itself. This visit was totally worth it in my book, especially with it being night time and the Christmas lights along the Avenue Champs-Élysées being lit up ... as well as the people walking along it. Loved it! read more

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Ladurée was on my list of places to go and have sweets from while Bryan and I were in Paris. My parents were in Europe a week before we left so I had already sampled some macarons from Ladurée, but I definitely wanted to have my own experience. On our first night in Paris we came across Ladurée on the Champs-Elysees. I had no clue there was a restaurant that went along with the pastry shop but we had already eaten or I would have happily partook. Oddly enough there weren't any large lines unlike the Louis Vuitton store across the street. Ladurée is so beautiful inside, all the pastries are laid behind glass, make them feel so luxurious and delicate, the sales associates are friendly, I ended up ordering a chocolate croissant, four macrons, a chocolate eclair and coconut meringue treats, the price point was pretty fair. The one thing I have to comment about this Ladurée is that their bathroom is just super opulent! I took a lift to the bathroom where there was attendant and the bathroom itself smelled of roses and had wonderful pieces of art on the walls and tastefully decorated. Taste of treats, croissant could have been more buttery, but the macrons are delicious, super delicate and not overly sweet. The eclair was for Bryan and he was kind enough to share, again not too sweet just light and airy with a softly whipped chocolate center. The meringues are my favorite, I opted for the coconut ones and oh my god they are they best thing I've ever put in my mouth! Wow, I've been saving one since we got back and that was almost a week ago, but I just found out there's a Ladurée in LA so I'll be eating my last meringue today! Try it out, maybe have dinner there, it's all about the experience. read more

Terrible service and mediocre food made this an awful experience. We lined up to dine inside. But nobody greeted us for 20 minutes. The woman I thought was the hostess was actually just another customer in front of us. After 20 minutes the actual hostess asked how big our party was. She asked where we'd like to sit and then she quit her shift (she told us this) before we were seated a half hour later. They sat us about half a meter away from the bus station. It was filled with dirty dishes and a couple servers were right there talking to each other. What ambience! And every now and then somebody would drop silverware into the silverware. When I ordered I was told the food I wanted was no longer available that night. So I got a religieuse, which sounded good. Meanwhile , the people in line after us were already eating before our order finally arrived. I asked for water and it never arrived until the food arrived. Thé dessert pastries were dry and mediocre, like they'd been sitting out all day. The hot drinks nothing special. And the service terrible. read more

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TLDR: a sweet experience like none other! _____ Did I spend like 32€ on dessert? Yes. Do I regret it? No. This is an experience! And I recommend anyone with a sweet tooth to make their way here while in Paris. Is it touristy? Of course it is. But that doesn't discount the fact that these folks are making some of the best macaroons (and desserts in general) around. Sat upstairs - this used to be a house, or at least it's built to look like it was. The upstairs was a little cozier and felt like we were in someone's home. 4 macaroons - 10€ Got the seasonal flavors. Raspberry, hazelnut chocolate - and traditional flavors chocolate and salted caramel. All of them delicate bites of heaven. Vanilla cream puff pastry - this was so good! I'm such a sucker for homemade whip cream and this puff pastry has plenty. Along with crispy caramelized sugar that added a contrasting crunch to the smooth whip cream and custard. Excellent! Hot chocolate - we got one to share and that was plenty. It's so dense and rich you won't be able to finish more than that. We actually didn't finish the one serving - and we were sharing. Overall this is an excellent little pitstop between meals and was well worth the steep price for the experience we had. read more

Ranking 1 Pistachio 2 almond 3 milk chocolate 4 marie antoinette Brioche was great. Elephant ear was mid tier. Sceney but kind of a must if visiting read more

Paris staple. Nice ambience. Lots of people. Delicious desserts. Must do at least once while in Paris. Wish they still had the beautiful desserts they had 3 years ago read more

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Much more touristy and hectic than the location on Rue Bonaparte - however, it still has the lovely décor and beautiful pastries that Laduree is known for. We arrived early enough to catch breakfast (recommended - prices are far more reasonable) and I started with Chocolat Viennois. Dear Lord, it's the thickest, richest, most delicious hot chocolate ever (better than Angelina's IMO) and will fill you right up. I opted for a plain omelet which sounds boring - until you take a bite and realize that these "plain" eggs are literally the most amazing eggs you will ever eat. My friend fell in love with their scrambled eggs with pastrami - again, she said it was the best eggs she's ever had. Portions were quite generous and both of our dishes were around the EUR 10 mark. Definitely a bargain if you look at the lunch and dinner menus. Service isn't great - they're incredibly rushed and inclined to be a bit short with the tourist hordes. (Can't really blame them, this location is perpetually slammed with people). If you're in the area and want the Laduree experience I say "go for it". If you can hold out and hit up the Rue Napoleon location, it will be less crowded and more relaxed. Also, if you are stopping for take out pastries or macarons expect a MASSIVE line. read more

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When you think of macarons while in Paris, there are two shops that should be at the top of your list to visit. Laduree and Pierre Herme. Laduree is located down the street from the Arc de Triomphe and you'll find other locations in Paris and at CDG airport. Laduree can also ge found in many other countries including the United States. The Laduree on Champs Elysees is currently undergoing renovations so the brick & mortar is closed. There is, however, a shop located on the sidewalk selling macarons and other treats. On stopped by on a Saturday evening and there was a line to order. Macarons were 2.50 euros each. The price differs if you decide to purchase one of the fancy boxes. read more

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Laduree, Paris "The best macarons ever!!!" - Recommend: . €2 for one (in London: £2 for one) - I've ordered rose, chocolate, coffee, strawberry poppy, pistachio and orange blossom flavours. My favourite flavour is pistachio - It was found in 1862 and now you can find it in Paris, London and even Canada! Grab one if you haven't tried it!!!! read more

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I have been obsessed with macarons since before I can remember. Growing up in a small-town of Missouri meant that my ability to enjoy them was limited. That's why when I decided to travel to the home of the beautiful dessert, I knew we had to make a deliberate stop at Ladurée! Picture this: walking the streets of Champs Elysees, Christmas lights streamed along the busy streets, the bustling sound of shoppers afoot, and then you arrive at a sea-foam green door leading you into Macaron heaven...that was my exact experience. We walked in to find that we weren't the only ones that were in desperate need of a sweet treat! The wait was worth it. The line moved quickly and once we got to the glass display, we found that there were dozens of flavors to select from. What a wonderful problem to have, am I right? Ultimately, we went with the flavors we knew we'd like the most. It took all we had not to open the adorable green box and eat them right then and there. However, we did indeed make it back to the hotel and enjoyed them as a nightcap with a glass of wine. All that to say, they were 100% the best macarons I'd ever had. Please be sure to stop here. The delicate dessert is packed with pungent flavor, crunchy on the outside, and silky smooth on the inside. I'd call that a party for the tastebuds! read more

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This was one of our bucket list items for coming to Paris! Luckily we had a reservation and got in for lunch fairly quickly. However, staff was not overly friendly and took about 20 minutes before even coming to the table. We put it off as differences between countries. The lunch menu was lovely and the food was prompt after ordering. We grabbed some sweets on the way out! read more

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Absolutely delicious & just the spot to buy one of everything, they're famous for their macarons but they have other baked goods that are out of this world. Delicious selection of teas, jams, lavender honey & coffee. And of course chocolates & pastries. A must to visit if you're in the city. read more

My friend and I arrived for a late breakfast on a Tuesday and were seated within five minutes. We ordered breakfast and the server got our order wrong in three instances. (Brought coffee when my friend ordered hot chocolate and orange juice when I ordered grapefruit juice and brought us two pastries each when we ordered three each). I understand that with high volume, things sometimes fall through the cracks, not a big deal. Our breakfast arrived (scrambled eggs)... not going to lie, they looked like cooked sheep brains. Fortunately, they tasted a lot better than they looked. Very fluffy, flavorful, and moist. I dislike dry eggs. The pain du chocolat was also amazing. Bread with their butter and apricot jam was also divine. Definitely on the higher end in terms of price range but would recommend to people with disposable incomes. :) See my attached pictures! read more

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Laduree is such a treat no one should ever miss while in Paris. The macarons are amazing - nothing like it in the States. This location has a restaurant where you can have lunch or breakfast but you should make a reservation a day or more ahead to ensure you are seated. We were there for breakfast during our vacation in Paris. I never new eggs could be cooked and served better than I've had before! The Eggs Benedict was served on perfectly cut round toasts and the hollandaise was brought with the dish in a separate, silver server. My family had the scrambled eggs and french toast - all enjoyed and again presentation was beautiful. High quality ingredients in every dish. Service was very professional. The waiters and waitresses were dressed in prim and proper uniforms, very attentive. But then again we we were there very early and there weren't many patrons in the restaurant yet. We returned several days in a row to have some macarons and pastries for dessert after our lunches and dinners. I couldn't get enough macarons! And the pastries-they taste as beautiful as they look. I love this place and will be back! read more

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To sum up everything bad food, mediocre macarons and tea, great service. I'd highly recommend this restaurant if you're going for instagram pictures but not much else. We had several types of finger sandwiches, a lobster salad, tuna tartar, and calamari to start. The finger sandwiches were awful and none of us finished despite their small sizes. The calamari were deep fried and you couldn't even taste them. The tuna tartar was just ok and the lobster salad tasted alright but it was just lettuce with at most one single lobster claw for 40€. We sat outside but when I went inside to use the restroom it was beautiful. Afterwards we had tea and about 15 macarons among the four of us. I tried several flavors and they were all pretty average, and so was the tea. The presentation and service were great but none of the food was above mediocre. I wouldn't go again. read more

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I can only review the macaron portion of the restaurant. It's gorgeous inside, and everybody was smiling while eating their food, so I can only deduce that the food is great as well. First of all, Macarons have never been a favorite of mine, and I would've never chosen them as a dessert. Then... I came to Paris & went to Ladurée. So much flavor but not too sweet or bitter - I had 6 flavors and they all blended perfectly. From the filling to the very thin, soft outside part. Marie Antoinette, Lemon, Salted Caramel, Strawberry Candy, Orange Blossom, & Pistachio. I really can't choose a favorite because they are all delicious and it depends what you're in the mood for. Just go!! PS. The croissants are also delicious! read more

You'll come here for the macarons but end up leaving with a bag of other treats. So so so delicious. Get a croissant and all things lemon. The macarons are just amazing. There will be a wait but it's absolutely worth it. read more

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The line was so long, but so worth the wait! It was delicious & the spot itself is just adorable as could be. They have keychains that they sell & they are so cute! I had to buy one. This is a MUST. read more

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Always a long, long, line, dad loves the macaron here. Mom could careless. Dad waited for mom at Chanel & Louis Vuitton boutiques, so mom got to wait for dad at dessert/pastry/bakery shops. Everyone is a winner. Pricy? Yes! Tasty? Sure! Worth the wait! Not really, Ho to their other locations, further south, a whole lot less tourists! read more

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Best macaroons in the world hands down they have earned their title. My favorite is the pistachio, it I highly recommend the chocolate and rose petal as well. Great place to sit down and have some tea which I recommend the rose petal tea as well. The macaroons are extremely fresh and soft. Also it isn't as expensive as you'd think. Lastly, if you want to sit at a very nice table and room at the second floor, reservations are a must. read more

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The Location: Metro #1 & 9, Exit "Franklin D. Roosevelt". According to Google, Laduree is one of the BEST bakery for macarons. Got to try it, right? Well.... still overly sweet for me. The texture is good but a little bit pricey. Maybe because of the name? The packaging is cute, definitely good for gift. read more

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Let them eat Ladurée ... The legend of this pâtisserie and tea shop (founded in 1862) is well-known throughout Paris and the world as the originator (in 1930) of the modern French Macaron sandwiching creamy ganache filling between two macaron cookie shells. These days, Yelpers can find 85 Ladurée locations in 30 countries ... each visually sumptuous salon bathed in classic French Art de Vivre decor featuring sculptures, pastel walls, and fresco ceilings. Visiting busy Ladurée Champs Elysées (opened in 1997) may be deemed foolish indulgence, but when in Paris, you queue as tourists do. Every luxury Ladurée gateaux and pastry is chic, bright, and heedlessly decadent. Consider the wait as visual foreplay. There are two lines: one for the youthful bakery and the other for the cafe salon. I waited in both ... getting some dainty debauchery to go and then heading upstairs for some warm Rose Tea and a Religiuse Rose Framboise pastry while Olivia nuzzled a Flan Vanille. Of course, the pièce de résistance of Ladurée are the macarons. Like Audrey Tautou in Amélie, they are cute, sweet, and loved by millions of French. Trying each and every one of the 16 flavors of macaron should be on all Ladurée lovers list. That's what the box in your bag should be holding by this point. Since I couldn't wait, we also got a Grand Pistachio Macaron and three Mini Macarons (2 Rose and 1 Raspberry). To my pleasure, each Ladurée macaron was a delightful-to-eat délicieux treat. So, on Champs Elysées, let them eat Ladurée ... read more

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There are few places that live up to their hype. Ladurée on the Champs Elysées in Paris is one that does. If you're lucky there won't be a line, but more than likely there will be. Step inside to a beautifully-decorated 19th Century restaurant. The entrance on the corner of the building will take you into the patisserie. Displayed on the counter will be all of the delicious creations, from croissants to tarts to the famous macarons. The most popular is the macarons in gift boxes. A 12 box will set you back €29,50. But these are the most delicious macarons you will probably ever have. Not sure if that's down to the ambiance and Parisian glamour, but it surely can't hurt. Definitely worth the stop. read more

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Very good macaroons. However, the service was extremely horrible, extremely delayed, we sat there for 4 hours just for lunch, lost my last day in Paris, couldn't see any of the sites because of it. I got up multiple times asking for attention, even to pay the bill, they outright ignored me, looked at me, acknowledged and didn't care. No waiter wants to even help call our waiter that ignored me cause it's not their table not problem they said. Absolutely ruined my experience, day and mood. I had a three course lunch, the cured salmon appetizer was beautiful and tasty, my main course of veal with wild rice was cold, and bland. And the dessert was of course good. So overall, great atmosphere, but u will wait a lifetime to get ANY attention, food, or even service. Don't go for food unless it's dessert or the salmon appetizer. And expect to get disrespected by waiters. 5 starts for dessert and macaroons, 3-4 stars for atmosphere, and minus 5 stars for service. read more

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I was on a macaron mission. None of the other stores along the Champs Elysees mattered to me except this and (another macaron establishment). It was as if the world stopped as soon as I saw the sign. Finally, my macaron heaven. I had waited long enough, and on my last full day in Paris to get my hands on my little bits of heaven. Sure, this place is touristy, and the line can be quite long, but it goes fast when you have people like me gawking and taking pics of everything from the macarons to the chocolate cakes and other decadent desserts. Many staffers speak English, and are quite helpful. At any rate, everything is displayed so well with the wonderfully decorated desserts to the endless macarons. You never need to worry about them running out of flavors! Trust me! With so many different flavors to choose from, my faves are still the same - salted caramel, rose, lemon, and pistachio. Sure the costs of the macarons aren't cheap, but who cares.. they are worth it!! Unfortunately, I didn't get a chance to try the desserts nor the bar. Sigh..but I was on a macaron mission, so mission accomplished. At the cash register, there was an Eiffel Tower with macaron key chain, which at the time I thought was a ridiculously high price for a key chain. Now, I have regrets about not buying it. Guess it's just another reason for me to return, right? J'taime Laduree! Au revoir for now.. read more

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Sooooooo lovely. I've never seen such a beautiful collection of macarons packed in the daintiest of gold-foil accented gift boxes. Everything about this bakery screams class and perfection. We did about zero research before coming to Paris, and we happened upon Ladurée during a stroll down Champs-Elysées one day. My boyfriend is a pretty big fan of pastries and the sort, and once we saw all of the colorful and buttery items on the counter, we knew we had to get some before we left. Throughout our trip, we wound up visiting twice and purchasing a few different types of pastries, croissants, and two boxes of an assortment of macarons. The crust of the macarons cracked perfectly to a chewy yet light center, and all of the cream fillings were wonderfully flavored. The line usually looks terrible but once you're in it, it goes pretty fast. You stay close to the counter if you are still ordering your items, and once you're done, they give you a slip of paper and ask you to move to the outside of the line, which goes directly to the register. This way, there isn't a giant line of people picking their items and others waiting to pay. Service was great. Both times the person helping us tried their best to get what we wanted as we tried to tell them in English. Never felt like they were annoyed with us and I can imagine how many tourists they have to deal with on a daily basis! read more

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Great for a first visit as a "tourist"... but pretty much overrated... their signature "rose" macarons were just OK, not like "whoaa blown away"... at least for me anyway. (Sorry for all those air quotes! LOL) -4 stars for the decor, beautiful looking desserts, presentation and helpful staff! -3 stars for the macarons... I wasn't overjoyed... I've had better... -4 stars for service, fast efficient and friendly! I would recommend for first timers... but wouldn't repeat... you're in Paris!!! It's the OG of all macarons... find them! Mmm... Enjoy! read more

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Laduree plays to its crowd of high-end pastry aficionados by offering a veritable array of sweets, many house interpretations of iconic French desserts. Their eclairs are stunningly sweet and their croissants redefined what I thought of as a proper croissant. Their millefeuille au vieux Rhum brun flakes perfectly, with a gorgeous caramelized roof, and a hint of rum. Apple fans should try their fresh chausson aux pommes, and of course, their signature macaroons are worth a try. Their upstairs dining room is a series of interconnected rooms, naturally-lit, all ornaments and gilded chandeliers. Classical, unified branding manifests throughout, from their boutique bakery boxes to the plateware, down to the stationery on the check. Like the venue, their hospitality is top-tier.[1] Thankfully the savory items on their menu aren't an afterthought. Everything's beautifully plated: their summer omelette is rich, airy yet substantial, and sprinkled with truffles. The spider crab floating island - no actual spiders - is refreshingly light, good for warmer weather. Fluffy egg whites form the "island" where a calm sauce works with the olives and basil. Baby tomatoes add sweetness, and a gazpacho ties everything together. Due to Laduree's popularity, be prepared for a wait. Even with the lines, I'll be back for tea, and to try their trendy bar. _________________________ [1] Thanks to Cindy for stellar service. We complimented her, and told her manager. Later on that day, my partner in crime wanted a souvenir menu, so I asked the hostess. She informed me that there was a limited number of menus. Cindy's manager overheard my request and gifted me one in a bag, free. (And I was willing to pay!) read more

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Ladurée is quite the tourist trap as its famous macarons are coveted by nearly everyone visiting Paris. I agree, the macarons and baked goods are pretty good and likely worth the wait... That being said, a very underrated part of Ladurée is their restaurant and outdoor dining options. Have eaten here a couple of times and I must say that it is really tasty, French toast is solid and some of the other items are equally as awesome. I would highly recommend coming to this spot and just kicking it outside with a champagne in your hand while people watching, it's actually quite the experience. Oh yeah, and you can order the precious macarons from your table after your done eating, you're welcome... Lol Pros- Location History associated with... Baked goods Food Decent service Wine menu People watching Outdoor and indoor seating Cons- Crowded Lots of tourists Pricey Wait times read more

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The macarons are truly amazing but there are cheaper places to get really good macarons in Paris. If you don't have time to search all over paris and want a good genuine macaron with a cute atmosphere go to a Ladurée. read more

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FAMOUS. LEGENDARY. MACARONS!!!! Laduree was definitely on my list of MUST-TRYs for Paris! Although there are a few locations now in the U.S., I wanted my first visit to Laduree to be one in France. I was ecstatic to find out this location was on Avenue des Champs Elysees just steps away from our hotel! My husband and I got a box of 8 to share. Some stand out flavors were Cherry Blossom and Strawberry Candy "Guimauve" which had a marshmallow-like filling. Very unique. Salted caramel was good too but not as good as the one at Pierre Herme! My FAVORITE flavor by far here was the MELON, one of their seasonal flavors. It tasted similar to the Korean melon bars, VERY flavorful and fruity. Definitely get this if you see it! I was really amazed by how much flavor they could pack into these perfect little macarons. The texture was perfectly creamy and soft with a slightly crisp shell. It's hard to find macarons like this in SoCal. The closest place to it is probably 'Lette's. My one complaint: I asked the lady for one Marie Antoinette flavor but she gave me another flavor instead. Maybe she didn't hear me correctly? UGH!! T__T Still giving this place 5 stars though because they were definitely one of the best macarons I've ever had! I You also have the option to dine in here if you wish! read more

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Laduree is classy! This location is so cute and the appearance outside and inside is so chic. It's high end in the world of macarons and pastries. The prices reflect this but they dress each pastry up as it's an intricate gift and wrap it up as such, as well. My friends loved Laduree and proclaimed it to have the best of all the macarons we tried! We went to this location a few times - sometimes there would be no line at all which was fantastic. Sometimes the line would be out the door! I wish I could give you a time to go to beat the line but it was kind of all over the place. Macarons were my drug of choice at the patisseries and from Laduree I tried: Marie Antoinette - With a name like that and a pretty blue color, how could I not!? It tasted floral and personally I wasn't too into it. Lemon - Super lemon! But very tasty. Chocolate - My pick of the group. Yummmm~ All the macarons were just right in terms of crispy on the outside and soft on the inside with creamy filling. Laduree was my friends' place of choice of pastries to bring back to loved ones. I can't help but think it was more about the adorable packaging everything comes in than the pastries themselves. Laduree is a must do while in Paris but personally I think there are a couple better patisseries. Plus it was the most expensive patisserie we encountered during our time in Paris. read more

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We came to Ladurée for brunch~ and also to taste the original macarons. When we first got there and tried to get seated, we were told that the wait was more than an hour... When we tried the outside seating, we only had to wait 5 mins. It was raining pretty hard that day, but the covered seating outside kept us (somewhat) dry. I got a Truffle Omelet and some mini macarons for desert. The truffle omelet was amazing!!! They were very generous with the truffle on top of the omelet... I still crave it once in a while... The macarons were VERY sugary and sweet BUT they were incredibly tasty! I usually don't like sweets, but I sure ate every late bite of them macarons... I would like to give this place 5 stars for their food and macarons, but unfortunately the service was SO SLOW. Our brunch was literally 3 hours long! On top of that, they forgot to bring the eclairs that my bf ordered... and when we asked for it, our server told us not to get it because she forgot to put it on the bill lol... I'm just going to blame this on the language barrier and forget how bad the service was. read more

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My first love for french food started from Laduree Champs-Élysées, Paris. The seating was outdoors and I had one of the best macaroons, chocolate cake, Croissants and hot chocolate there. The best thing was I had no idea they were so awesome and was just hungry, found them on my way and there was NO wait so I ...... How many times does that happen in life! read more

So while vacationing in Paris and walking down the Champs Elysees, smokin cigarrettes and adjusting my beret, we stumbled upon Laduree. Wow! It's the famouse bakery! it looks exquisite from the outside and ultra cool on the inside. There's even an Ice bar in the back. Did go into that area though. The pastries look pretty bad-ass. It reminded of the old 'Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory" movie. And the macaroons....So delicious! They just melt in your mouth. Too bad our economy is down and everything costs twice as much. But since we were in Paris, we had to kinda splurge just a little. Everything behind that counter looked good. When in Paris, make sure you stop by this institution. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/KnYQGYFGINiesmlBiOGecQ?select=CQSuXK5P_zX67rUdGs3vCw read more

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Horrific service; exceedingly slow and unapologetic. The interior is like a sweatbox. This place is all tourist hype. Go elsewhere!!!

I don't know why, but I was sadly disappointed with the macarons from Ladurée... This is supposed to be the best of the best of all macarons ever made right? People in the states compare the macarons to the famous Ladurée. But I thought the macarons I got here were just average (but cost a little more than what I would usually pay here back at home). These are the flavors that I got: Rose- I thought this was good, had a nice light balance of sweetness and rose flavor (rose is my favorite macaron flavor). Chocolate w/ Coconut Filling- The combination of chocolate and coconut actually was nice. I liked that the coconut filling had shredded coconut in it to give it texture and an added pleasant surprise. Salted Caramel- Of the 4 flavors I purchased, this was my favorite. Usually salted caramel is just average to me at other macaron places that I have had back home in So. California, but this was probably the best salted caramel macaron I have ever had. Loved the caramel filling, which really makes this macaron stand out from others that I have had. It had the right kind of richness and indulgence that you wouldn't expect from a small baked good. Vanilla- I was rather disappointed with this flavor... I would have thought vanilla would have been good because vanilla is a standard flavor. But I felt the vanilla flavor was truly lacking. Ladurée is quite different than most macaron boutiques/ stores back at home because they do have a restaurant element to it, where you can grab a nice lunch of salad/ sandwich and fancy fine dining entrees. But because Ladurée is quite popular with tourists (and locals I would bet), prices are going to be higher (and also this is France). All in all, the macarons that I have had from here so far have not blown me away, but of course there were quite a large selection of flavors they do have here. But since they are rather pricey, I will never get the chance to try them all. But for now, this place sits at 3 stars for me. read more

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