We visited this spot on our last trip to Paris, and my daughter, who loves macarons, couldn't get…read moreenough of them. Great service, nice atmosphere, and delicious macarons. If you're nearby and love a good treat, this place is worth a stop.

Like many others visiting the capitol of macarons, I did my side by side taste test comparison and…read morethe verdict is these macarons come out on top. The flavors do rotate but my favorite is the black sesame. In fact, it may be my favorite macaron of all time and I've had quite a few! Pierre blows its competition out of the water when it comes to ingenious flavor profiles, texture and taste. Bravo for being the best!

Angelina, Paris, France -- April 12…read more Our family of four with kids ages 9 and 10 stopped here for lunch after visiting the Louvre, drawn in by its reputation for having the best hot chocolate in the world. We were looking for a place to relax and refuel, and the experience felt a bit mixed overall. Arrival and First Impressions The space is elegant with classic Parisian charm. The line moved quickly, and we were seated with a great view of the dining room. It felt refined but still comfortable. The Highlights The famous hot chocolate lived up to expectations, thick, rich, and almost more like a dessert than a drink. We also had French onion soup and an éclair, both of which were very good. The pastries were clearly well made and thoughtfully prepared. The kids had chicken tenders, which they enjoyed, even though the tomato sauce was a bit different from what they expected. The Challenges The biggest drawback was the price. The meal felt expensive for what we ordered, coming in at €154 for a fairly simple lunch. Service felt slightly rushed as they moved tables along quickly. Final Thoughts We would likely return if we were nearby and specifically craving the hot chocolate again. It is a classic Paris stop and worth trying once, but the value may not justify going out of your way unless that signature experience is high on your list.

So Angelina's fine. For me, it's a bit hyped up. My sister, loved it. She even bought their…read moreprepackaged bottle of hot chocolate to take home. This hot chocolate is decadent. It really tastes like melted chocolate with a bit of milk mixed in to make it more drinkable. We went at a bit of an off time, late morning and it wasn't overly busy. We saw our server once and I couldn't recall who he was when it came time to get the bill. I asked a hostess walking by for our check and she told me to ask our server while walking away. We were able to flag another server down eventually but the whole process just took too long. The tables for four have chairs that don't quite tuck in causing for a bit awkward seating. If you like really thick hot chocolate, give it a try but otherwise ok to miss this one. Plenty of good hot chocolate throughout the city.

THE FOOD ------------------…read more+ THEEEEEE gold standard for macarons in Paris ... or anywhere for that matter. + Macarons here are a little crisp, a little pillowy softness and a whollllllle bunch of flavor. - It cost a pretty penny (about 3 Euros for 1 piece), but you won't regret it for a second when you bite into one of these addictively delicious treats. THE SERVICE ----------------------- + All class, top notch white glove service - literally - they handle the macarons with much care like it were gold! THE SURROUNDINGS ------------------------------------ + Located in the heart of the Champs-Élysées on Rue Lincoln, so, YES, it is busy like rush hour outside ... and inside. + There are 2 sides to this massive flagship location - you can either make a purchase of macarons at their store OR dine/sit down in their tea house. Both have lines to wait on, but making a purchase only takes about 10 minutes on a weekend, while dining in looks like an unimaginable wait! + The store to make a macaron purchase at has 3 tables to sit around to enjoy your purchase of delicious macarons. You MUST catch someone about to leave (like we did) in order to snag a table. RANDOM OBSERVATIONS ------------------------------------------- = Expect waits on a weekend afternoon, especially to sit down in the tea room. If you just make a store purchase, it's only about a 10 minute wait ... and you'll be thanking your legs for that. = It's a tourist destination in itself, so expect LOTS of people taking photos of this location. CONCLUSION ----------------------- = Yes, I'm from the tri-state area and they've had a Laduree in NYC since 2011, but there's alwayyyyys something special about going to one of the originals and this spot is no different.

- Busy, busy, busy location right on the Champs-Élysées; there was a steady line on Easter Sunday…read morefor macarons; bright, inviting space with beautiful, colorful displays showcasing the full range of treats - Friendly, efficient, and professional service that kept things moving despite the crowds - 12-count mixed macarons were excellent--delicate, light shells with rich fillings that felt indulgent without being overly sweet - Pricey, but worth it for an occasional treat or special stop - Separate coffee shop offering a selection of hot beverages to pair with your sweets - Limited seating with a bar table and a couple of small tables; first come, first served - Restrooms available upstairs in the restaurant dining area

Yummy macarons, probably the best I've tasted. When in…read moreParis we stopped here and it did not disappoint. It was a bit pricey for a box but we chipped in and picked a few flavors we each wanted to try. The store was super clean and staff were fast getting through customers in line and were friendly. If I'm ever back here/ I'd get more macarons.

Love the fun chocolates and treats you can find at Pierre Herme! There is a wide selection of…read moresweets, they are very helpful in going from through all the selections, and the store fronts they have are pretty cool.

Very delicious macarons. Did not disappoint during our visit to Paris. Service was good. Cute…read morevibes. I would not mind trying every flavor!

Eugénie is the new cookie with a crunchy biscuit and outer chocolate coating so do miss the…read morelightness of the original but also some new flavors.

Pierre Hermé If you…read moreknow Pierre Hermé from social media and all the viral videos, then this review needs no introduction. But if you haven't, this is a strong contender for worthy macarons in Paris and at a convenient location across the street from Ladurée. Located inside L'Occitane in the most gorgeous floor space ever, you will find Pierre Hermé at the center of it all. They have an impressive array of flavors that were much more unique than other patisseries. I definitely asked for a few recommendations as well since I tend to order the same thing (pistachio, raspberry, lemon, etc.) The workers were very kind. They indulged my request to converse in French and corrected me in a respectful and endearing way (I know some people get upset at this idea but I personally prefer it.) I had ordered a dozen macarons but truthfully would've ordered the entire lot if I wasn't alone and especially if I wasn't already taking a ton of sweets back for my flight home. I am a Ladurée purist and what I can say is that Pierre Hermé definitely had the best and most unique flavors compared to the two. The prices are fairly comparable and the coffrets are just as tasteful. Both are strong contenders and worthy of your money. I certainly will be returning and look forward to trying the rest of their selection. (15/50--2025)

Okay okay...I know Pierre Hermé is a super touristy macaron shop, and the Pierre Hermé on Champs…read moreElysée is probably the MOST touristy you can get, but I can't help but give this place five stars. Pierre Hermé is home to some of the best macarons I've had in my life -- which is probably too many for the good of my health -- and I was thoroughly impressed by the quality of the macarons, the staff's attention to detail, and all the unique flavors this shop had to offer. As a popular macaron shop in one of the hottest tourist destinations in Paris, this location is undeniably crowded. There's usually a huge line circling around a central display of macaron after macaron. The line looks pretty intimidating, but it moves quite quickly, and there are so many flavors that it'll probably be helpful to have a bit of extra time to review the menu. My friend and I split a pack of four macarons, including their seasonal isapahan (rose, lychee, raspberry), infiniment praliné pistache, and a jardin de cassandre (red currant, rhubarb). The macarons were delightful. I loved the two seasonal items; they were delightfully fruity and slightly floral, and I loved the slightly tangy flavor from the raspberry in the isapahan and rhubarb / currants in the jardin de cassandre. The praliné pistache was nice and nutty, and the inner cream offered a great additional richness. It's usually super crowded so seating tends to be quite limited. My friend and I ended up taking our macarons to go and enjoyed them elsewhere as we toured Champs Elysée.

I have been to Ladurée before (for the cookies), but this time? We ventured up to the tea shop…read more Heads up: if you are coming on the weekend, there will probably be a wait, but please don't let that discourage you! The tea shop on the second floor is absolutely adorable and really should be on any pastry-lover's bucket list (ditto if you are into tea houses). Calm, refined, and civilized, it embodies everything that "tea" should be. Mom ordered a pot of tea and she deemed it delicious (she is often disappointed by hot tea--it is rare that we find an establishment that makes it properly). I ordered the hot chocolate with chantilly, and it filled me with mirth. (Warning: it is a dessert unto itself. This is not the insipid cocoa that comes from powder in an envelope. Imagine a cup of chocolate truffle, and you are about right.) We both ordered the plaisir sucrée, and now I need to go back to Paris to take a pastry class. Definitely come here for a special treat tea.

- Free WiFi but no outlets - Friendly staff who speak…read moreEnglish well - Famous for macaroons, you can purchase at the Store downstairs for takeaway - or if waiting to dine in, head upstairs where there are 8 tables We went upstairs to sit and enjoy afternoon tea, complete with delicious Macaroons, pastry, tea, and a pretty cappuccino. It was a cozy and intimate setting and overall a great experience. Of course, the macaroons were amazing! Loved that the cappuccino came with their logo on top of the foam. And they gave us 2 scrumptious Laduree chocolate squares, which was a nice treat!

Please, please don't tell me Gregory has sold his business. I looked it up today to recommend it…read moreand even did my Google walk down Rue Saint Dominiqe and what is in it's place is a small shop with a white facade. I believe it is called le le Chocolat. I always went there when I was in Paris. Pomme et Canelle was the best macaron and I couldn't find it any place else.

We stopped at Grégory Renard Cacao et Macarons to pick up picnic treats for the time we would spend…read morearound the Eiffel Tower. It was a cute shop with many delicious flavors. However, a couple of our macarons seemed to be overcooked, especially the lemon one. I also mistakenly assumed that the rose flavor was rosé (like the wine), but realized it was rose (like the flower) when it had a decidedly floral, perfumed flavor.

My review scale here in France I feel is so off. It's like almost every place I get pastries and…read moresweets from are fantastic. How do I gauge what's great vs average here?? Or maybe I was just lucky. Anyways I found Drops here as well so I ended up getting one of those. I also got a croque monsieur, a croissant and a citron pastry(?). I think I'll need to just refer to everything here as a pastry because I don't know how to classify them. Anyways everything was so good. Their croissant was very different than the first place that I went to. The one here had a super crisp to the outside. As for their citron pastry, it was one of those fancy looking desserts essentially. It was also a citrus bomb and wasn't overly sweet. The croque monsieur was a tad over done, but that's to be expected when it comes essentially pre made then reheated. There was a long line forming when I first got there but it moved so fast . It was so fast to the point where I didn't feel comfortable asking questions to trying to check the whole display. The line basically wraps around a rounded display counter so you can't see everything at the same time. I was at the start of the counter when someone came to take my order so I didn't get a good chance to see much before I ordered. The line was also moving so fast that I couldn't really slow things down to get a good look before I had ordered. Keep that in mind if you come. It wasn't until I got to the register when I saw the croissants and drops again. Luckily they let me add them just before paying. Keep in mind that there is no seating area or tables to eat on either.

Sandwiches and pastries... what's not to love? We stopped here for a quick lunch after a morning at…read morethe Musée D'Orsay. It was walking distance and was easy to find by walking straight down the street that runs perpendicular to the Seine and in front of the D'Orsay. We split a ham and cheese sandwich and a fantastic pistachio eclair. I think that may be a seasonal flavor. If so, it's worth visiting during the season just to get one. The prices seemed reasonable and the staff spoke English. There's really no place to sit, so we took it to go and ate on the steps in front of the museum, watching birds and people. I'd definitely have gone back if we were staying longer.

We found this bakery because it was across the street from our restaurant. We had just gotten to…read moreParis and we were dying to go into one so we thought it was fun to have our coffee and dessert there. It was very good! The sweets were scrumptious! We didn't know it had so many locations all over the city. The coffee was very good, thick bodied espresso, the high viscosity espresso should have, not the "dirty water" you find in a lot of the places in the USA

When the (lovely and helpful) front desk of our small hotel suggested Eric Kayser for a quick…read morebreakfast before heading to the airport, I knew it was the same as Maison Kayser that up until recently had boulangerie all over NYC. But, it was recommended, nearby, and I figured we were in Paris where it began. Maybe because we had the chain in NY, or because it was our last day, was a big disappointment compared to any other on our visit. Croissant, cafe, Ok. The look, feel and taste of it all was mass- produced chain food, with nothing special about it. Customer service was absent considering it was Tuesday morning and everyone else was on their way to work, more concerned about speed and convenience. It was our only "cookie cutter" experience while in Paris and now we know. If you're a visitor, my guidance is seek out a local cafe, and avoid the chains.