I would have loved to try the beautiful macarons in this darling shop but after being ignored for 10 minutes by the staff I left.

Good for a quick stop, but I was the only person in store and the clerk still gave me the wrong macaron which I didn't realize until I'd left. The Marie Antoinette tea was unique and better than I expected (I don't like rose or honey, or citrus in black teas) but there was no lid so it was hard to drink without spilling when I got it for takeaway. read more

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Most adorable setting ever, how they ever navigate in such a narrow shop I'll never understand. Always fresh and inviting are the treats, I especially enjoy the caramel! read more

After trying out some of the macaroons in chicago, we had to get some of the best in Europe. Therefore, Laduree was a must stop when we came to London! We ordered a box of 8 containing different flavors, and honestly they were all some of the best macaroons we have had! We thoroughly enjoyed each of them, and it was very difficult for us to pick a favorite. I highly recommend stopping into any of their locations when your in Europe, as you will definitely not be disappointed! The service at this location was also super friendly, and they were very attentive and provided awesome suggestions! read more

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A little slice of Paris without leaving London. Great selection but not as extensive as flagship bakery in Paris. Everything is to die for. Enjoy! read more

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Can you say decadent! From the amazing gold cave-like store to the case of colorful macarons to the beautiful boxes and the taste....oh the taste of these sinfully delectable little pieces of heaven! The boys and I stopped to visit my colleagues at the HSBC private bank on Cork Street and after decided to walk through to Piccadilly. Just before you reach the end of the glass enclosed fancy shops was Laduree and of course, we checked it out. We had a great time looking at the amazing flavors in the case and deciding which ones to sample. Jakes picks were the chocolate covered hazelnut and cotton candy, I selected the chocolate dipped lemon, the violet berry and strawberry vanilla and Aidan chose the lemon, raspberry and peanut butter. We sampled them and enjoyed every bit of the light and fluffy macarons each with a distinct flavor which tickled our tastebuds. Please visit this place and get enough for sampling and some to enjoy later. Truly amazing! read more

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I love Ladureé. This location is very small, narrow tiny store. They have two tables outside if you want to sit and eat. It's a bit uncomfortable to sit there. I was having coffee and an eclair while people passing by wanted to take pictures of the store, which I was in the way. They would lean over my table and my food/coffee to take a look inside. Macaroons, coffee, and eclair were delicious! read more

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Omg This was my first time ever at this location outside my hotel I loved that chocolate drink Omg sensational I'm not into macaroons but I was living the lavender chocolate bars Located in the men's clothing district Mayfair Nice 2 tables to drink Lovely. I love this place Thank God NYC has one but Las Vegas does not read more

Arrgghh! This oasis of French patisserie perfection is the closest challenge I will receive to abandoning my Chinese thrift gene. Those of you who read my reviews may have seen that I've marked places down for what I consider unreasonable costs despite the products being good - step forward, Krispy Kreme and cupcakes in general. However, in tasting what I consider the pinnacle of macarons London, the perfection of flavour combined with the crunch of the crust and the slightly gooey filling makes me want to avert my head from the price tag. At 3.50 for a large macaron (though it's cheaper if you buy them in bulk), I can't help thinking that I could get a main course in one of the cheaper restaurants in nearby Chinatown. Laduree stick to traditional flavours in that French egalitarian spirit and you will get traditional French elegance in service and packaging. However, at that price, just make sure that you and the loved ones (you wouldn't get these for anyone but!) you buy these macarons for, do savour every bite slowly! By the way, in the 'macarons v macaroons debate', I've gone with the way Laduree spells it. Nice but pricey read more

I honestly didn't really understand all of the hype of Laduree, but felt like since I was in Europe and this store practically threw itself at me when I came into this area, I should come for a visit. I think I'm the only person who thinks this because when I walked in, there were only 2 people in front of me, and this place is sooo tight that only maybe 4 people could fit into the store at any one time. When I was leaving, there was about a line of 10 people, out the door, and around the small corner. Wow! This place is cute, has a nice feel to it, but is very, very expensive. You can't take pictures, supposedly inside, but I am looking from the Yelp listing that nobody paid attention to that sign. They also have little charms and other things completely unrelated to macarons that you can purchase ... and specialty boxes, not the regular ones they give out "for free" as part of your purchase, which cost even more than the macarons! This lady in front of me, as I was obsessing over her PS1 bag, ordered up a few key chains, many specialty boxes, and a large box of 24 macarons at the amazing cost of almost 300 gbp!! I nearly fell over. Imagine that! This is a cute store though, and if you come by for a snack, they're not as sweet as the Americanized ones everyone obsesses over in the US. read more

Everything works in this small, French Aladdin's cave of a sweet shop, the golden walls, the lovely macaroons, and the beautiful little boxes to take them away in. I was debating whether to give this three or four stars. I gave it three with a nod to authenticity. The macaroons are lovely but they are made in London so they can't be 100 per cent like the ones made in Paris. That's like expecting Mexican food in London to be the same as it is in East LA, or in Mexico. The water is different, so the food is different. It's as simple as that. read more

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Well I'm just going to say what everyone else is saying: this place is absolutely worth the visit. The 5 macarons we had from Laduree supercede just about any rendition I've ever had in San Francisco. And it wasn't like it was even close. I tried the pistachio (a personal favorite of mine from a time when someone brought Laduree macarons back from Paris), Salted Caramel, and half of the Vanilla. Greg had the raspberry rendition, in addition to the chocolate. If you need to take away, the conveniently have little boxes on hand so you can pack an order of 12 away. I can't wait for Paris, this really was one of the highlights of our day! read more

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The quality and service is top notch!! The staff members were very nice and helpful. It is very close to the Piccadilly Circus, so it's very accessible, along a very nice walk within the city of Westminster. read more

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Great location of Laduree. Right in between Hyde Park Station and Green Park Station. If you aren't a fan of the prices, Paul is owned by Laduree. Go across the street! read more

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Best dessert place in London. Don't get me started on their scrumptious offerings. Must Try the Raspberry tarts. Oh man, they were good to this Tennessee boy! Please open up in Chattanooga, TN. read more

Amazing what can be achieved with 100 sq feet. A beautiful little shop, tucked away, and oozing in decadence and elegance. A wonderful selection of flavours, in particular the pistachio, and all sweet and light. We were lucky to get one of the tables outside, and were presented with china cups for our tea. One of my friends had the hot chocolate which I kid you not, was literally thick melted chocolate. A little on the pricey side so would consider as a treat but worth every single penny. read more

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Amazing pistachios macaroons here! The other flavors are great as well but I think overall, pistachios reign supreme (unless you hate pistachios). Though one thing to note, their warning about the 3-day quality decay is on the dot. I bought some for my coworkers in the States - by the third day, they were still good but nowhere near the awesomeness of a fresh batch. read more

If I just want macarons and don't plan on having afternoon tea I come to this location instead of Harrod's. In and out with no fuss. My absolute favourite flavours are Salted Caramel, Pistachio and Vanilla. They are outstanding and cannot be beat! I've had a few purchases taste a few days old on the day I purchased them, but I suppose this is depending on what day they were shipped in from Paris. Some wonderful friends bought me a mixed box (not knowing I only really love the above flavours) and let me just say - buyer be warned. Some of the flavours taste like eating soap. It's nothing agains the quality and perfection of these macarons, I just don't like the flavours. Oh, and I never buy the chocolate flavoured macarons - Jean-Paul Hévin's are infinitely better. I missed the Ladurée and Christian Louboutin collaboration last year - but luckily they launched it last November in Tokyo, Japan so I was able to try the limited Louboutin macarons (fig flavoured) and keep a couple of the adorable boxes! read more

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Faster than the Eurostar in transporting you to the incomparable patisserie scene of France is Ladurée in the Burlington Arcade near Picadilly. You can't walk past this place and not get hypnotized by the gilded window with its display of impressive pastel boxes and multi-coloured macaroons - like a showcase of edible gemstones that bewitch you and lure you inside. The shop itself could be compared to Ali Baba's cave where literally everything glitters... or perhaps it is more likely that King Midas is the one who turned all the walls and display-case accents to gold - with only the jewel-toned macaroons left untouched - as if they were worth more to him left alone. And believe me, they are certainly worth they're wait in gold. A delicate crisp layer outside that you savor in the moments before you reach the sensuous filling: raspberry, pistachio, chocolate, chestnut... the vibrancy of the tempting flavours goes on and on. My absolute favourite is the salted butter caramel, I believe it rarely gets better than this... sooo addictively celestial. Expensive, but a wonderful way to treat yourself or surprise someone else with one of their signature lavender parcels. read more

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A bit of an anti-climax but I suppose how can it not be when I love the Laduree in Paris so much, the mini macaroons just don't seem to taste as good here as they do on the other side of the Channel. Which is probably just as well as at just over a pound a mouthful they are a bit of an expensive dessert. This little bijou place is nice though, in a funny sweet-filled gold cavey kind of way and although there are only a few tables semi-outside, a lot of the thing about Laduree is buying cakes as fancy dinner party gifts anyway so frankly this is just as well considered as probably the fanciest take-away stall around. read more

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A gilded petit-palais of a premises - at the entry, to the Piccadilly side, of Burlington Arcade. Here, the famous (infamous?) macarons are the star of the show. Like little multi-coloured jewels, they shine in shade-graded rows and lure the sweet-toothed passer-by inside. Available in mouthful-size, by weight, at £6.30, per 100 grams - the choice appears almost endless, including deep, dark subtly-sweet licorice and softest-pink rose petal. How do you make your choice - according to hue or flavour? The larger, full (generous) portion-size variants come in just five flavours - easier to decide upon - at £2.80 per piece. I found the (French) staff here were quite welcoming - although communication flowed better when I spoke in their native tongue, as they didn't initially understand when I asked if I could just buy one or two little macarons or whether I had to opt for a full 100g read more

Macarons just as flaky & moist & flavorful as what we find in Paris - props to Laduree for maintaining the quality & quantity of those most delish discs This location is super small & only fits a few people in there at a time so if you need to wait for a few min, it'll be worth it The girl working there was very strict concerning our choices - she provided the cookie-count for each size box & when we mismatched the number of macarons with the size of the cookie box, she was like well, you have to make a choice........well, no we didn't. We filled up a box then put the remaining choices into a separate bag. Easy! Be a problem solver - you'll sell more macarons read more

Laduree is a French institution for macaroons; you simply cannot go anywhere else to try those amazing little cakes, soft on the inside and crunchy on the outside, wih incredible flavours. So I was kind of excited to discover that Laduree had crossed the channel... Their outlet on Burlington Arcade is just........weird! Maybe the person in charge of decoration is having a nervous breakdown? The whole tiny store is decked out in gold foil - which makes it look really cheap and nasty. Shame because the macaroons are still to die for. Just close your eyes and do a quick buy and run. Or maybe try another outlet, I think they have another 2 in London. read more

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My visit to London, Paris and midtown New York is not complete without going to the Laduree. This one is located at one end of the Burlington Arcade, this small macaroon and dessert place in simply lovely. The walls are all golden and the display of macaroons and desserts is just a feast to the eyes. Excellent selection - was told they would last four days in the fridge, but if you can get them to a freezer, they freeze beautifully and thaw in a matter of minutes. My favorites are the rose and violet, pistachios and the salted caramel. There are always some whacky flavor names for new macaroons - I have tried so many of them over the course of the years and always love them - they are just bursting with flavors and are so soft and fresh and just melt in your mouth. You can get them boxed up and they have different size boxes depending on the number you get. Prices vary from £1.85- £2.45 each. Expensive but absolute worth it. They also have several other pastries and chocolates along with a variety of hot drinks. Seating wise they only have two tables outside which as expected are mostly occupied. I was lucky this time as I went in the morning hours and got an empty one to sit and enjoy the macaroons with café latte. Coffee was warm and strong - perfect. You order inside and get seated, they bring out the order on the table. It was served on their beautiful violet and gold lined plates and cups. Everything is so lovely. They also have variety of biscuits, nougats, tea selection. I got some biscuits and nougat bars for gifts back home - got the feedback that they were just wonderful. Must visit place in London for some sweet treats. read more

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Yaaasssssssss!!! It's because of Laduree that I've become a macaron fiend. Some varieties are better than others, but when you get the great ones??? Orgasmic. Also, love the "gold cave" interiors of this location...what a way to make such a tiny space so intriguing. I still need to check out Pierre Herme's versions, but for now Laduree sets the bar. read more

YUM! YUM! YUM! I work near to this tiny delight. Fantastic for a good sugar fix especially if you love macaroons and a great place to pick up a gift that always goes down well. read more

I am addicted to macarons. That's a well documented side-effect of my being Parisian. In my defence, they are addictive. How can you eat one and decide you had enough? And knowing that the shop is nearby how can you just walk by and ignore it? That's beyond me... for proof see http://www.yelp.com/biz/maison-burdisso-houston#hrid:zNKxoHB6Ec89V1yEXxZtSA I am a lifelong member of the Dalloyau team. (connaisseurs will understand). Now, to my knowledge, only Ladurée has shops in London : one in Burlington arcade and the other at Harrods. So, that will have to do. Flavors change with the seasons, but you'll never go wrong with the classics (chocolate, coffee, raspberry, lemon). Black currant is my personal favourite, but they rarely make it these days... Indeed, the macarons themselves are even pricier than in Paris. But who cares? they are ma-ca-rons! you will buy a box of 20, pretend you will share, but eat every single one of them before your guests arrive and rationalise ... then, you won't even pretend you'll be able to share. Now, if anyone had the decency of distributing Berthillon ice cream ( http://www.yelp.com/biz/berthillon-glacier-paris ) in London, life would be perfect. read more

Pretty amazing macarons. If only the girl working in the shop weren't so sulky. read more

Single origin chocolate. Need I say more? The macaroons I've had in the past are either too sugary or too soft or not soft enough. Granted this was the most expensive macaroon I've had outside of Japan, it was the most delicious one I've had ever... Believe the hype and get a cute box to take home to remind you. read more

I'm sorry, I can't think of anything else to gush about that 33 other people haven't. BUT THE MACARONS! *swoon* I probably bought too many. I ate them too fast. I have no regrets. :) They also have delicious teas! You must try it. It may be a little daunting to crawl into this little store, but it's quite worth it for a quick pop in-and-out. Hopefully next time we visit there's a spot open to enjoy a coffee :) read more

Maybe it's just me, but I didn't think these Macarons lived up to their hype. I've had delicious light macarons from various bakeries, and these seemed to be a bit heavy in comparison. Additionally, the price point is a bit ridiculous. I would probably pass in the future. read more

Yum! This was the site of my first Laduree macaron and it was delicious. This shop is adorable, tucked away in the arcade and had lovely service. Macarons are expensive but the flavor is intense, meaning I was satisfied with just the two I ordered, raspberry and coffee. Packaging is adorable but the cookies are fragile so be careful if you plan to take them with you. read more

Macaroons with a side order of attitude. Oh Ladurée in Piccadilly... my daughter was so excited to go in your shop. It looked so pretty! But your supercilious, utterly obnoxious wait staff completely destroyed the experience for us. My daughter's attempt to engage with her beautiful French fell on deaf ears. We walked away feeling as though we were a burden rather than a valued customer. To add injury to, quite literally insult, your macaroons were...at best...meh. Good luck. You'll need it! PS folks...just go to gastronauts across the road, Fortnum & Mason. No comparison in the quality of food...AND, the wait staff bend over backwards to make you feel welcomed and valued...they smile! So simple and so effective!!! read more

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Well I have to give these guys major cross-continental props! Though my experience online was far from a 2013 affair, the personal interaction with Laduree employees far exceeds the average retailer. I ordered macaroons as a gift for a friend in California, believing that the best I could get from the site was delivery to London for the bakery in Paris. I eventually came to terms with this and ordered the gift online. A few days later I received a call for a very nice French man informing me my order was ready at their Paris store. Well as much as I would love to have collected my order, I unfortunately needed them in London. After a bit of clarification and flexibility the Parisian employee said to simply inform one of the London locations of my order, demonstrable with a receipt, and they would fulfill the order. OK, well now I have to expose myself to mounds of macaroons by having to actually go to a store to collect my order. But when I arrived at their Piccadilly location, though the store was heaving with customers, the staff were calm and polite and quickly dealt with their customers. When I explained my situation, the employee said it wasn't standard practice, but would be happy to accommodate me after taking a few details. I was in and out of there in a few minutes. THEN, to top things off, I received a call from another very nice employee from their Paris store asking me if everything went OK, was I able to collect my order, did I need anything else... thank you for your follow up and for asking Laduree. I will now forever recommend you to my friends. Especially you Sea Salt Caramel macaroon! Absolute heaven. BUT please get help with your website!!!! read more

I called from LA and spoke with Gosha, she was extremely nice and patient. She helped me send a gift hamper to my aunt for her birthday on short notice. Thank you gosha you are amazing!! My aunt absolutely loved the surprise!! read more

When in London, I much prefer coming to this location than to Harrods if I only want macaroons and don't fancy a sit-down. There is still the usual waiting line, but shorter. The flavours I like -- caramel with salted butter, bergamot, rose, bitter chocolate, red fruits, raspberry, pistachio, violet, and chestnut when it's in season. They travel well. (of course, fresh is the best.) I usually get a box on the last day of my trip and bring it back for family or friends. Some freshness is lost during the transatlantic travel, but what you get is still much better than local pâtisserie attempts. read more

It's a really small shop in a fancy area. You'll notice the interior looks like a molten gold lava cave. It's a very convenient location right by Piccadilly Circus. There's one line to pick your macarons and another line going the other direction to pay for them. Then there's the door that opens inwards so be prepared to shuffle around once you're in. They only take cash so bring it. The macarons are 1.90 each and you can get them in a bag or they have gift boxes in 3 sizes. We tried 6 of them: Yuzu Ginger, Marie Antoinette (Tea), Rose, Strawberry Marshmallow, Pistachio, and Orange Blossom. There wasn't too much of a line and we dropped by a nearby coffee shop to enjoy our treats. I am generally not a sweets person, but I do believe these to be the best macarons I've tried thus far. They're not overly sweet and each one had the distinct flavor. I actually enjoyed the Yuzu Ginger quite a bit. There's a tartness to it then a slow heat from the ginger. If you love macarons you will likely enjoy this place. Nice to bring guests here as well. read more

I adore the Ladurée shops in Paris. There are four Ladurée locations in London. The Laudurée Burlington Arcade boutique is small but it has a very unique gold interior. This shop is open until 20:00 Monday-Saturday's and it is also open on Sundays. Ladurée began in 1862 and they are still going strong with their perfect macarons made with delicious ganache filling. Personal favorites are coffee, salted butter caramel, orange blossom, pistachio, and vanilla. The menu changes twice a year with seasonal flavors. www.lauduree.com read more

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This is probably the most expensive dessert place I've ever bought stuff from. £10 for a box of 8 mini macarons? Okay, I guess that's not horrible, but I came here on my last day in London when I only had about £15 left in my bank account, so it seemed outrageous at the time. Anyway, I bought a box of 8 to bring home. I got the rose, vanilla, pistachio (2x), chocolate, coffee, raspberry, and orange jasmine. The raspberry was probably my least favourite -- macarons are already sweet enough, and the thick raspberry jam filling was just too much. Pistachio and chocolate were great, but they're always my favourite. The others were nothing special. As for the general quality of the macarons, I didn't really notice anything significant differences between Laduree and Paul. Laduree's were slightly more delicate, but when it came down to it, they weren't really life-changing. In fact, I found them almost too sweet/heavy. Nevertheless, a box of Laduree macarons is a great gift if you can't think of anything else to bring home. Even if the macarons aren't as good as the ones in Paris, the boxes are so pretty that they make up for it. read more

Some genius to whom we all owe a great deal has brought the fine patisserie pleasures of Laduree macarons to the UK. No need to hop on that Eurostar to get your hands on these chewy, melt-in-your-mouth, delicate delights. I was out of the country when this miracle happened and kept being delayed from getting over to the two locations London has. I was also scared that I would be queueing from dawn til dusk. The other day, my friend insisted that I try at least one...as if that ever happens. I was not disappointed. The tiny dainty shop is located down the arcade and when I entered, I was very surprised that no one was there. I suppose it was around 11am during the work week, but still! With a Green Park/Picadilly location, I was sure I would have time to answer all of my neglected texts while I waited. You could not fit more than 4-5 souls in their gold gilded shop. Thankfully we were the only ones there and could take a little time to marvel at the rows and rows of pastel pastries. I had the Vanilla on my first visit and it was a crisp exterior just as it should be. After that initial bite, you get a warm creamy milkshake in your mouth with the not overly sweet vanilla bean coming through. And I normally don't even like Vanilla. The Caramel is fantastic as well. Makes me feel like I am in a Parisian pocket of The Old Smoke. If only there was such a thing. Big fan. There will be many returns. read more