After visiting Laduree, we wanted to try the macaroons from Pierre Herme, another gem of a macaroon shop located close to the seven dials. We got an assortment of different flavored macaroons, and they were all so impressive. We absolutely loved every single bite we took, and only regret not getting more! These make for a perfect gift for anyone over the holidays, or a perfect freest after a long week! Whatever the occasion, or no occasion at all, these are definitely a must try! read more

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So, macaroons are all the rage and for good reason. You've got to check out Pierre Herme. It's exceptional. Not at all like the shops in the US. It's worth the flight over to Europe! Try a few flavors and don't be shy. Lemon and pistachio both became favorites for me- along with chocolate, because its chocolate. read more

Pierre Herme - Stop here! Incredible! - Bakeries Near Me - London, XGL

As someone who has long felt macarons were overhyped and a fancy excuse for sickeningly sweet bites of sugar with an essence of flavor from some secondary ingredient, it took a trip to the Tokyo branch of Laduree to convert me to appreciate the dainty and delicate mouth feel of this cute cookie sandwich with a crispy crust intensified by nut powder, ground coffee, or a fruit puree such that one feels like he/she is continually biting into the most perfect airy warm center of a freshly baked cookie. Enter the London branch of Pierre Herme. Now as a dessert, macarons tend to ooze luxury and class, and the macarons at Pierre Herme might as well be in the same class as the Hermes line of clothing/accessories (also from Paris). With flavors such as Mogador (that's posh speak for milk chocolate + passion fruit), Eglantine (baller-ese loosely translated as fig + fois gras), and Ispahan (which might as well be the name of a supermodel made of rose cream, lychee, and fresh raspberries), not only are the flavors ridiculously sophisticated but the presentation is très chic in terms of the speckled or hombre exteriors of vibrant colors as well as the the attention to detail in their heterogeneous fillings upon examination of a cross section). To paraphrase a line from Anthony Bourdain, biting into one of these macarons would be like driving a Rolls Royce wearing nothing but mink underpants. The only downside aside from price and accessibility is that my disdain for macarons (the pedestrian ones anyway) may be even greater since the bar has been set impossibly high now that I've reached the pinnacle of macaron quintessence. read more

Pierre Herme - Salted caramel and Celeste(strawberry, rhubarb, passion fruit) - Bakeries Near Me - London, XGL

We paid several visits to Pierre Herme in Paris and this store in Covent Garden to sample all of the flavors of their macarons. The last visit was to pick up several dozen for the flight back to San Francisco. After selecting our assortments the staff carefully added a second holder on top to secure the macarons for the flight. The people that we brought them home for said that all of them arrived perfectly. Thank you to the staff for their wonderful macarons and excellent chocolates! read more

Pierre Herme - Boxes of Pierre Herme along with the other chocolate brought home. - Bakeries Near Me - London, XGL

A 10 star place! I had my first Pierre Herme macaron 6 years ago and have been dreaming about them since. I've had many many macarons since then but none of them even ones from Laduree can compare. What makes Pierre Herme is the creative, unique, limited edition flavors that they come up with! They pair some of the weirdest combinations but they actually taste great together! This was the highlight of my Euro trip! This time around I bought 7 macarons and the Isaphan pound cake and spend around $50 USD. The price is a little steep but worth it since it's so tasty and hard to find their chains. The price is more expensive than Paris of course because they make everything in Paris and ship it to London. My favorites: rose, jasmine, hazelnut oil with asparagus. Isaphan (rose, raspberry, lychee), jasmine with strawberry, apricot and crunchy pistachio are pretty good too. The miso/lemon was my least favorite but still interesting to try. The Isaphan pound cake was nicely packaged and survived my flight back to the US. They said the cake can last over a week refrigerated (I think because it's costed in icing) and refrigerated once cut. read more

I've had many very nice macarons (Pierre Marcolini, La Madison du Chocolat, etc), and these were the best I've had. The macarons were beautiful and heavenly. I normally don't allow my eyes to guide my macaron choices because I tend towards coffee, chocolate, almond, and other flavors that are very beige in color. However, the macarons were so beautiful here I decided to take a walk on the wild side and try something new, and they managed to be as delicious as they were beautiful. One was the celeste, which had passionfruit, rhubarb, and strawberry, and then the other was rose (I tried rose because occasionally there are some rose undertones in raspberries that makes me very happy). FYI, I also tried some of the my more typical, and they were equally amazing. read more

Pierre Herme - Celeste and rose macarons - Bakeries Near Me - London, XGL

Best macarons in the world, especially the passionfruit one with a chocolate ganache in the middle. This shop is in Covent Garden, and well worth a trek to come here. Skip Laduree and come here instead! I've eaten at the Pierre Herme in Tokyo several times (at the Itesan department store basement and also at their standalone shop that serves pastries and more than just macarons). This particular store in London pretty much just does macarons and chocolates. Some of the flavors are staples (Passionfruit & Chocolate, Rose, Chocolate, Hazelnut, and much more), and some others rotate in seasonally. When I went, I got the passionfruit & chocolate (I always get this one), a chocolate, and a lemon flavor with a little bit of chocolate in the middle, which was light, refreshing, and unique. You can't really go wrong here - just come and be dazzled by all the colors of macarons and different flavors, and make sure to pick up a few. read more

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You can't beat macaroons or chocolate from Pierre Herme, granted it's not the Paris location. Super Friendly staff, lots too choose from. Simple small store front can't wait to see the France flagship. Comparison to Laduree. Hands down much better flavors. read more

Pierre Herme - Can't go wrong with flavors like these! Seasonal so the gold leaf not in stock yet. - Bakeries Near Me - London, XGL

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Despite the recession, apparently, we're eating out more than ever. Perhaps, we take solace in comfort eating during tough times. I'm constantly amazed at the prices we're now paying for artisan chocolate and posh desserts like macarons French legend Pierre Herme has been moving into this London market with a shop in Belgravia and another in Selfridges. This third branch opened near Seven Dials in Covent Garden opened at the end of last year. It was a perfect location to pick up some gifts for some foodie friends. The shop oozes class when you walk in with their famous macarons and chocolates out on tempting display. The class is also relected in eye watering prices but with individual macarons costing £1.90 each, it's in the same ballpark as places like Laduree What Pierre Herme does have are some interesting and unique flavours like foie gras and chocolate and also white truffle in their truffles. I love foie gras, so it's no surprise that my personal favourite flavour is the foie gras and chocolate with the rich, dense foie being offset with rich sweet and slightly bitter chocolate What is irritating though is that not all the macaron flavours are displayed, necessitating me to ask the shop assistant about every single flavour that wasn't displayed. Thank goodness there weren't other customers waiting to be served or there would have been some impatient huffing behind me They had also run out of small boxes, so my gifts had to be put into plastic bags. Otherwise, the cheapest box would have cost £25 Fantastic tasting macarons without doubt but pricey and a few flaws in the shop means a 4 star rating read more

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Their selection is good and the seller was very polite BUT he was visibly sick (coughing, sneezing etc). I understand that UK dropped the requirement for self-isolation but this virus (covid) can be deadly to many. It is up to the owners to compensate their employees in a way that they don't need to go to work sick and infect innocent people. Some basic human decency! read more

I've tried macarons before in many, many locations in the United States. I just never took a liking to them....I realize now its because they just weren't good! Pierre Herme was recommended to us by a local Parisian (our first taste of Pierre Herme was in Paris) but then we came here to the one in London shortly after. We were told that Pierre Herme is still hand making all their macarons while other famous macarons bakers have gone to machine produced macarons. Pierre Herme have the BEST macarons I have ever tasted. I actually can say I LOVE macarons now. We tried a few flavors but my favorite flavor was the salted caramel. The filling is fluffy and the texture is perfect. It just didn't have that overly sugar/granulated taste that I have come to expect from other macarons. Pierre Herme change their flavors based on the season so I saw that they were beginning to introduce their Spring flavors although it was still winter. You can even go in to purchase just one macaron if you would like. There is no "minimum" or anything like that. I found out here in the London location that they also sell chocolate. The salesperson gave us free samples of their chocolate which was equally decadent and delicious. I wish there were some in New York City so that I could get them more easily. But until then, I can say now that I actually do love macarons! read more

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**** 4 1/2 stars*** Probably the best macaron I have had in my life (so far). We were walking around Covent Garden and came across Pierre Herme. I'm a sucker for macarons so we decided to go in so I could purchase some. It's a small yet classy shop. It's simply decorated and it is clear that the focus is on the macarons. They have a variety of flavors and the staff will be happy to tell you what they are offering that day. I decided on the rose macaron and my husband chose the chocolate passion fruit macaron. The macarons at Pierre Herme at perfection. Light and airy cookie and flavorful. However to me, the filling was the star. It was so creamy and rich in flavor. Other macarons I've had, the filling gets lost but not at Pierre Herme. It's not surprising that Pierre Herme is originally from Paris and they only have locations in Paris, London, and Tokyo. They are also on the more expensive side as far as macarons go. However, if you like macarons, you must definitely give Pierre Herme a try. read more

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Being born an heir to four generation of patisserie makers and starting your career at age 14 means you have a good start into greatness. And Fast forward to 2016 we can enjoy this greatness in full swing. Visiting the Boutique on Monmouth street I was welcomed by a sophisticated display of colourful macarons, strongly resembling a jewellery shop. With brightening eyes I picked three macarons: White Truffle & Roasted Piedmont Hazelnut Slivers, Milk Chocolate and Passion Fruit and lastly, Candied Chestnut. All the flavours were beautifully executed but it was the texture that captured my senses. I am no macaron expert but I was not expecting this small confections to be so delicate and subtle. It was a truly exquisite and calming experience - It was well worth spending some extra time to savour it. I am quite keen to return in the near future and try some other products because this attention to quality is a real gem. Pierre Hermé is an undisputed icon in the world of sweet delights and if you consider yourself part of this world - I am probably preaching to the choir here. read more

Pierre Herme - White Truffle & Roasted Piedmont Hazelnut Slivers, Milk Chocolate & Passion Fruit, Candied Chestnut in foreground - Bakeries Near Me - London, XGL

Pierre Hermes was my favorite place to grab macarons in Paris, so I was quite delighted when I found a location in London as well. Known for their innovative and unusual flavors, Pierre Hermes never fails to surprise - or so I thought. The flavors in this particular shop were lacking of many of the popular flavors they usually have. Instead they housed various seasonal flavors (yogurt + something) and the monthly flavors. But just a heads up - the 7 macaron box does not actually fit 7 macarons tightly. It really could fit 8 so there's space to roll around and them to get squished :/. The packaging was so lovely and geared towards tourist though! It had pictures of all the iconic London landmarks as well as PH and his fabulous macaron. Flavor Recommendations: 1. Jasmine: A silver colored shell filled with white chocolate ganache infused with Jasmine tea. Just lovely lovely flavors and perfectly delicious. If you only wanted to buy one - this is the one to get. 2. Orange and Yogurt (Seasonal): A blend of citrus and a subtle hint of yogurt. Quite delicious. read more

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This is the new location on Monmouth Street of the exclusive and amazing Pierre Hermé (who is the godfather of Macarons) This location is open from 10am until 7pm and friday/ Saturday 10am until 8pm and Sunday from 12pm to 6pm. They do have also delivery. Amazing choice! read more

Pierre Herme - Selection of macarons - Bakeries Near Me - London, XGL

Best macarons I have never tried! Shop is small. They have a lot of varieties of macarons. Some of them are seasonal! The cashier was very friendly and helpful, and she suggested to set aside for some of the choices I picked as those were very fragile. Overall, they are in the pricier side, but well worth for a try! read more

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The shop exterior was so cute I just had to go inside. The display had a good selection, although I noticed the lack of the more "classic" and "simple" options like pistachio, vanilla, etc. All of the ones I saw seemed to be combinations of various flavors, which was nice but I personally tend to prefer simpler flavors. After having a lovely conversation with the person working there about the different flavors and her recommendations, I went with the ispahan (rose, litchi, and raspberry) and the infiniment jasmin (jasmine flower and jasmine tea). I wanted to eat them later so the lady helping me put them into a nice bag - very nicely packaged, I must say - for me to take away. I tried the macarons a bit later and was unfortunately underwhelmed. Both flavors were ok (I liked the jasmine more), but I didn't quite like the texture since the shells lacked the crunch that I expect from good macarons (like Laduree). These shells were soft and didn't taste fresh. Because of that, I probably won't come back, mainly because Laduree is so close and is both cheaper and better. read more

Pierre Herme - Bakeries Near Me - London, XGL

All I can say is yummy! The service was great, the packaging was great and the macarons even better. Just bordering covent garden in a super cute area near a round about with pubs and shops. read more

I was first introduced to Pierre Hermé in Paris, when I tried almost every macarons flavour they had and was practically in tears from sheer joy. I ran into this location in London quite by accident and was more than happy to drop in. I had the Ispahan, which is chocolate and raspberry ganache, rose and lychee fruit paste, covered in dark chocolate. It's my new favourite bon bon. As for the macarons, I had the Mogador, which has milk chocolate and passion fruit, Velouté Ispahan, which has yoghurt, rose, lychee, and raspberry, and the Montebello, which has pistachio cream and raspberry compote. I have no words. These are some of the best macarons in the world. I have tried other "famous" macaron places in Paris and London, and while they're good, great even, they're not Pierre Hermé. It's possible I love this place a little too much. I'm a loyal customer for life. read more

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Best macarons I've had! I came here almost daily on our trip to London, since it was close to our hotel. The texture of the macaron is done right here and the ratio of filling to pastry is ideal. I've had Laduree, Lette etc, and what sets Pierre Herme apart from the others are the unique flavors. I also really love passionfruit macarons after having them at Lette. My favorite flavors are the passionfruit milk chocolate (Mogador), passionfruit, rhubarb and strawberry (Celeste), and the rose, lychee, and raspberry (Ispahan). I love fruit flavored macarons. My least favorite was the rose and rose petals macaron. There wasn't much flavor in this one and it wasn't that special. read more

Best macarons in the world. (Personal view!) The consistency, creative flavor, and they make the best macaron shell! They might not have a fancy looking like Laduree. But I think the taste is better than Laduree. (I like soft shell, most of Laduree macaron I had have a brownie texture) read more

Pierre Herme - Bakeries Near Me - London, XGL

Pastry and chocolate connaisseurs know that Pierre Hermé is famous around the world because they have an unique modern approach to a French tradition. The quality of their products is dynamite. Pierre Hermé has three boutiques in London. The macarons are decadent and delightful. These are quality macarons that have a silky-soft texture, smooth taste, and lingering after-taste sensation on your palate like a fine wine. Try the fun seasonal flavors. This location also sells ice cream and and sorbet. The 2016 "Fetish" flavors include favorites Glace Jardin d' Éden (vanilla & basil ice cream), Glace Jardin Enchanté (lime ice cream, raspberry sorbet, and Espelette pepper), and Glace au Macaron Infiniment Citron (lemon ice cream, lemon almond paste, and macaron biscuits.) www.pierreherme.com read more

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Nom nom nom. Bring many £££. That's basically all you need to know ;) I popped in just for a couple of macarons for a treat on my way to a movie. 4 macarons were around £7.50. I got us each a salted caramel and then a chestnut, and a pistachio/cherry/cinnamon one. It's the salted caramel that I'm always after, but they can be a bit hit and miss - sometimes the caramel has gone from a slightly bitter on the cusp of burnt flavour to just burnt. These were on the right side of burnt, but were a touch short of salt. Still tasty, and shows that these have a touch of artisan about them. The chestnut was bland, and my least favourite. I quite liked the other, but my husband isn't a huge fan of cinnamon and it was quite overpowering, to be fair. When I got to the counter, I said I was going to order 4 macarons, and she asked if a bag was okay. I said actually, I'd prefer a small box - but apparently you need to buy at least 7 for a box. You also get a fancy schmancy carrier bag if you buy enough for a box, and they sell leather handbags that have the same cut out pattern as the bag for around £300 a piece. There's also a selection of chocolates, and other sweets and pastes! read more

Extraordinary combinations of exotic flavors, but very pricey as well. I had the chocolate foie gras macaron and the rose one, and both were excellent, although the shell was not as airy as I've had before in some well-rated French patisseries. I could definitely taste the foie gras in the chocolate, but in some parts it was a bit too "meaty" to really pair well with the dark chocolate ganache, and so it was more of a novelty. The rose had a delicate rose flavor. In both macarons, I appreciated that the flavors were not too sweet, were as described, and did not overwhelm. The price for each macaron is the highest I've ever seen though and really ought to be a bit lower, but I can see why that is, given Pierre Hermes' reputation. I wasn't really blown away and felt as if I was just trying them for the novelty flavors + high price = not quite 5 stars. read more

Beautiful macarons shop! They have very unusual flavours along with many other crowd pleasers. I had an olive oil, green olive macaron with a vanilla filling! It was gorgeous! It had a very delicate, fresh taste and the combination of olive and vanilla was a revelation! The staff were a little uptight for me but hey, worth it :) read more

Pierre Herme - Olive oil, green olive and vanilla macaron - Bakeries Near Me - London, XGL

I have found my favorite macaron place! Pierre Herme's macarons are absolutely perfect and so tasty! The texture and flavors are all on-point. They have the best flavor selections I have ever seen. I was disappointed the foie gras macaron was not in season but I was still head over heals for the other flavors. I loved them ALL but the passion fruit and vanilla olive oil comes to mind first. The service here was also very professional, I felt like I was at a Barney's for macarons. I wish I could devour an endless amount of their macarons but my wallet wouldn't appreciate it. Their macarons are a bit pricey but totally worth it in my opinion! Yummmmmmmmmmmmm. read more

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The macarons were out of this world! My husband and I went to Paris and London for 12 days....we picked up 4 macarons at Laduree for our first stop in Paris. And I thought...wow they are reeeeeeally sweet...and the flavors taste kind of....artificial? Bottom line, I was disappointed with the "best" macarons in town. A couple days later, we stumbled upon Pierre Herme in Marais neighborhood before a walking tour, and grabbed a few macarons to go. And oh my gosh! Every bite was like heaven! Long story short, I never returned to Laduree and instead went to Pierre Herme two more times in London, to try few more flavors and to buy some more to bring home with us. The passion fruit is my favorite so far (solid 5 out 5!), but I have yet to eat one I don't like. All other flavors I tried were still good (mandarin, rose, salted caramel, chocolate and foie gras, white truffle and noisette). But who knows? I'm back home in California now, and still have a box of 12 macarons in my fridge I haven't eaten yet...maybe I'll like one even more than the passion fruit! :) I visited this location while waiting in line for lunch at Dishoom, and the service was impeccable. Granted, I was the only one in the store for majority of the time. I had my heart set on bringing back home these amazing macarons, but knowing that their shelf life is only a few days and there's only two of us, I got a box of 12. The store associate was patient with me while I chose my 12 and went on to describe the various flavors. When he found out I was traveling with them, he taught me how to store them so that they last (relatively) longer. He then recommended that next time when I travel, I should consider getting a box of "les chocolats au macaron" instead, which is essentially ganache and macaron biscuit encased in chocolate. Their shelf life is much longer (usually more than a month), and doesn't need to be refrigerated! The only drawback is that they come in a box already and you can't pick your flavors. Needless to say, I was intrigued and bought a box of that too! What impressed me even more was he then asked if I still wanted the box of 12 macarons I got earlier. Of course I said yes :), but it was nice to know that I had the option to change my mind, even after the time he spent on helping me choose the flavors and putting them into a box. I know many people who would be annoyed with a request like that, so it was sweet of him to ask! Now, I just need Pierre Herme to expand to California. read more

The best macarons I ever had! I've tried all expensive and cheap ones across Europe and America! The traditional one is still the best! Last time we had the seasonal flavor which is with a frois gois filling which was surprisingly balanced with the sweet shell! My boyfriend always complain that he doesn't understand the rave about macarons until I bought one of the street from Pierre Herme! read more

The worlds leader in macaron. Last few times I've had them they've been outstanding. This time they were still good but not quite as excellent as last time. I remember the lemon one being stronger before. read more

After 15 years, the Madeleines have gone stale. I went to the Paris shop 15 years ago many, many times. This doesn't resemble that experience in any way. Sorry, it's over. read more

As has been the case since my first Pierre Hermes macaron in St. Germain in 2004, they are the best I've ever had. The combination of flavors, that can each be tasted individually and collectively, and texture of his creations are superb. read more