Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Laduree Photos

    You might also consider

    Recommended Reviews - Laduree

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    5.13.23
    Carroll N.

    5.13.23 This bakery has been on my list of places to try and today I can finally check it off. They are located in Bethesda Row. There is a parking garage conveniently located close by. There is limited seating inside, but they do have a few tables out front. Love the decor, which was posh, elegant, and had a Parisian cafe vibe. They have macarons, which they are known for. Their pastry selection is limited. I was expecting it to be more extensive. They sell iced and hot drinks including coffee and teas and other pre-packaged treats. Normally my go-to pastry is chocolate, but I decided to be adventurous today and went for the Millefeuille Vanilla and later decided to get a chocolate croissant. I also got my hubby a Vanilla Flan. I enjoyed both my pastries, but it wasn't mind-blowing. I can't believe I ate both pastries in one sitting. My hubby said the croissant was huge. My hubby raved about his flan. He said it was creamy and wasn't too sweet, which he prefers. My hubby is definitely a fan and would get the flan again if the bakery was accessible to us. I would try the Eclair and Fraisier next time.

    Box of dozen

    Really disappointed that apparently- they no longer serve "light fair", "tea party" patisseries like they used to ON ALL LOCATIONS!?! After the epic fail of the Georgetown location we thought we'd give the Bethesda location a try since I've been there a few times before and I know I saw snacks! But to our dismay again - just macarons, euginies, chocolates, and jam only now. And same thing - the Yelp photos on Google weren't arranged in order of date either so that didn't help again. So if you want to have a mommy-daughter tea+finger sandwiches date like we wanted to do for the birthday: this is no longer the place for that. At least for us. We went across the street to the real French bistro and spent the 100$ there instead. [The macarons are still good, the euginies are good, but we have a lot of that around here already. What set this place apart initially was the highly traditional French interiors and decoration on top of the food and snacks. This location was more of a café setting and not a parlor room like the one in Georgetown. Now this is all just meh. So disappointed. We didn't even bother anymore. But don't take my word for it - the 10yo said "mommy, that was not worth all this effort." Yikes. And I spent about 100$ in the Georgetown location for a dozen macarons, half dozen euginies, a water and a drink.] This place used to be so lovely. I'm not even gonna bother posting the pics of this place from last year. What happened Ladurée? Seriously!

    3 types of macarons: orange blossom, raspberry, and rose. The light pink one is rose.
    John L.

    This shop is a part of Ladurée USA, which is a part of Patisserie E. Ladurée, a French maker of high-end pastries and candies, founded in 1862. They are known for creating all of the decadent pastries in the 2006 movie, Marie Antoinette, which starred Kirsten Dunst and was directed by Sophia Coppola. There are 14 Ladurée shops in the USA. We have two, located in Georgetown and Bethesda. This shop is exquisitely decorated and tiny. The shop in Georgetown is much larger. I first found out from my friend, Joy, that they were here. I found that they had two of Pierre Hermé's creations, Isaphan and Plaisir Sucre. Pierre Hermé is a renowned French pastry chef who used to work for Ladurée in Paris. I took my wife to get the 2 pastries along with their world renowned macarons. We found another great pastry. Here's what we bought. 1) Macarons The macarons had cookies that were light and crispy with soft and moist interiors that were slightly spongy. The flavors were balanced and moderate in strength in all our macarons. We tried 3 flavors. A. Rose Two almond macaron cookies filled with rose petal smooth cream. It had rose aroma and flavor from rosewater. Rosewater is made by simmering rose petals in distilled water. The flavor is a Pierre Hermé original. I love it! Try it, you won't regret it or forget it. B. Raspberry Two almond macaron cookies filled with raspberry jam. It had a beautiful balance of raspberry flavor, sweetness, and tartness. C. Orange Blossom Two almond macaron cookies filled with orange blossom smooth cream. The filling had white chocolate and orange blossom water. Orange blossom water is made with distilled water and essence oil of orange blossom. It had a moderate orange flavor that was slightly citrusy. The orange flavor was complemented with a perfect amount of sweet white chocolate. It was a match made in heaven! FYI, a macaron is actually a cookie made with meringue and almond flour. The pastry we call a macaron today was created in 1930 by pastry chef Pierre Desfontaines. He put chocolate ganache filling between two macarons, and it was called Gerbet, Paris Macaron, or Double Macaron. Before then, macarons were single cookies with no cream or filling. Today, a macaron is a pastry made with 2 macaron cookies and filling. Strange. Some people mistakenly call a macaron, a macaroon. A macaroon is a single cookie made with meringue and shredded coconut. It is denser, much chewier, much easier to make, and looks completely different. 2) Vanilla Flan It had caramelized Tahitian vanilla flan in a thin buttery pastry crust. The flan was a rich and creamy custard with moderate flavors of vanilla, egg yolk, milk, and sugar. It had a very thin caramelized layer on top. It was superbly delicious! If you love custard, then this is a must buy! 3) Plaisir Sucre It had a dacquoise biscuit made with milk chocolate, hazelnuts, and pralines topped with milk chocolate ganache, milk chocolate Chantilly cream, and a thin sheet of milk chocolate. Chantilly cream is whipped cream. Traditionally, it is made with extra sugar and the addition of vanilla bean paste. It wasn't made that way in this pastry. This pastry is a milk chocolate lover's dream. It had smooth, luscious flavors of milk chocolate paired with sweet roasted nut flavors in the dacquoise. A lovely and decadent pastry. My photos look terrible because the pastry was handled poorly before taking photos. Plaisir Sucre means sweet pleasure in French. It sure was! 4) Ispahan It had 2 rose flavored macaron shells, rose petal and lychee cream, fresh raspberries, and lychees with a rose petal on top. The macaron shells were a perfect example in texture. Light and crispy exterior with a soft and slightly chewy interior that had delicate flavors of rose and almond with a touch of sweetness. The filling had raspberries that were fresh, slightly sweet and slightly tart. There were a few pieces of lychee fruit in the center along with a dollop of sweet cream that tasted of rose and lychee syrup. This was a pastry masterpiece with a unique blend of flavors. It wasn't cheap, but quality never is. The service was polite, responsive, and attentive. The shop was tiny with only 4 tables and 8 chairs. It had elegant decor and it was very clean. There were no restrooms for customers. There is parking on the street and at Bethesda Elm Street garage. We plan to return for things they ran out of, like rose latte, certain macarons, and other pastries. They should be on your bucket list. I highly recommend a visit!

    Ispahan and macarons
    Kalila W.

    Cute shop, friendly service, my macarons were delish- on par with the brand. I had the strawberry candy flavor, marie antoinette, rose, and the cassis. ALL were tasty with a perfect texture.. Laduree really does have the BEST macarons ever.

    Legendary!
    Mat G.

    Definitively featuring the finest French macarons in the world, Laduree has no rival! Their flavors are varied and are of perfection! If you love macarons, they will impress and wow you for sure! They also offer some nice chocolate collections and other delectable desserts that are to be enjoyed too!

    Murals and mirrors
    Mario N.

    This recently opened store in downtown Bethesda is part of the La Durée French pâtisserie with branches in Georgetown and DC. La Durée origins go back to mid 19th C. Paris, but in the last 10-15 years it has expanded throughout the world. The store specializes in macarons, but it also has many other exquisite pastry confections, which can be had to go, or consumed in premise, at its dainty marble tables. The employees are friendly and warm, and there is always someone with whom you can practice your French. The store is small, but it does no feel that way due to its pastel decor and colorful murals.

    Rose latte and macaroons
    Deseree C.

    Absolutely loved this place! Stopped by on a Saturday for some treats and coffee. To my surprise they had a variety of French pastries to choose from and the service was amazing! They were super friendly. The inside decor is so cute and colorful.

    Melanie Y.

    So happy there's a Laduree in downtown Bethesda. My favorite to get there is of course the macarons but the rose croissants is pretty damn good and not all locations carry them. If you're having a sweet tooth, I would recommend this place to satisfy it after dinner bc this place doesn't carry savory dishes. A tip to have chewy macarons is to refrigerate them for a few hours and let sit room temp for a minute or two and you'll get the chewiest bite. Bon appetite!

    A few treats!

    See all

    2 years ago

    Helpful 5
    Thanks 1
    Love this 5
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Joy B.
    361
    1317
    15380

    2 years ago

    Helpful 15
    Thanks 5
    Love this 12
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 8
    Thanks 2
    Love this 7
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of John L.
    110
    266
    4658

    2 years ago

    Helpful 5
    Thanks 2
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 5
    Thanks 0
    Love this 7
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Deseree C.
    5
    108
    214

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 6
    Thanks 0
    Love this 5
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Aden I.
    124
    137
    2

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Great service and the macaroons are delicious. The ambiance is beautiful and which is actually what drew me in.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Kiki C.
    139
    20
    9

    4 years ago

    Helpful 5
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    Ask the Community - Laduree

    You might also consider

    maman - Burnt toast

    maman

    3.4(273 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$

    Beautiful cafe and great presentation of food, sadly doesn't taste as good as it looks. There are a…read morefew seasonal specials with Martha Stewart collaborations. I've been here twice and disappointed both times. The weekend hours are a bit odd as the kitchen sharply closes at 4pm and the staff isn't that friendly. I ordered the Avocado Tartine. While the Avocado Tartine looked like a beautiful and vibrant work of art, it was all show and no substance. It's cringing there's an upcharge for a sunny-side egg for avocado toast (reluctantly paid for it! ) as well as the herbed feta (I passed on the feta cheese). The avocado was under ripe and the toast was burnt on the edges. While I appreciate receiving 2 large pieces of toast, it wasn't worth paying over $15 for such a simple dish poorly executed. The Shashuka weekend special was okay, and wish it came with warm whole wheat bread. The Papa's Bowl was overloaded with home fries and not enough eggs, avocado or sauce. The Martha Stewart Pomegranate Punch (non-alcoholic) and the boozy Rockaway Rhubarb Daquiri were both good. The S'mores cookie was the best part of the meal! Will come back just for the pastries and the boozy drinks!

    The server was so kind and patient when taking our orders, we had questions about the seasonal…read moredrinks and asked for menu recommendations. I ended up ordering the martine's Mediterranean steak sandwich, and it was delicious! We were seated outside, but I still went inside to use the bathroom. The inside was beautiful!

    Photos
    maman - Look, how beautiful this place is!

    Look, how beautiful this place is!

    maman - Strawberry Rhubarb Croissant Bar ($6)

    Strawberry Rhubarb Croissant Bar ($6)

    maman - GF options

    See all

    GF options

    Laduree - cakeshop - Updated May 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...