Ladurée Lenox Hill - New York City

I had the Plaisir Secre, which is a milk chocolate hazelnut cake slice. It is definitely one of the best hazelnut cakes that I have ever had. Over a period of time I tried a number of their macarons. I like strong flavors, and I was anticipating that from their Pistachio macaron, but found that it had a mild Pistachio flavor. Their Caramel and Pomegranate macarons were VERY flavorful and delicious. I did not care for their vanilla and raspberry macarons, I think that the vanilla one did not match my vanilla ice cream expectation, and the raspberry one, I felt, was overly sweet. Their napoleon (millefeuille) is not among the most flavorful ones that I have had elsewhere. It was decent and mildly sweet. Their milk chocolate bar called Dulce de Leche (pictured in whole and cut) was delicious and five dollars each. Usually there is a long line to place an order. On my second visit there, it happened to be on a day when it was raining lightly. There was only one person ahead of me to place an order, I luckily avoided a possible half hour wait. Pictured macarons are, left to right, passion fruit, raspberry and vanilla.

This screams fancy from the minute you walk in. Everything is expensive but you know that walking in. The croissants weren’t bad and the macaroons are the popular item too. They have a small seating area but looks cramped. I don’t know if I would recommend but cool to walk in once.

This review is specifically for the cart at Columbus circle. The macaroon I had was pretty good. It's $3 each. I only got one because I only had a little craving for something sweet. The macaroon was very rich and moist.

Having tried macarons from various places, I can confidently say that Ladurée's offerings are simply unparalleled. Each macaron is a work of art, meticulously crafted to perfection.One of the aspects that sets Ladurée apart is the way their delicate flavors blend seamlessly. Whether you opt for classic flavors like rose, pistachio, or salted caramel, or venture into more adventurous choices, every macaron is a delectable symphony of taste. What truly impresses me is that none of the flavors overpower one another, ensuring a harmonious and balanced experience.During my visit, I was pleasantly surprised to find no line outside, allowing me to indulge in these heavenly treats without any delay. The friendly service further enhanced my visit, creating a welcoming and delightful atmosphere.As a macaron aficionado, I am thrilled that Ladurée has established an American location. It brings immense joy to have access to their extraordinary creations right here in New York City. Whether you're a macaron connoisseur or simply looking for a memorable dessert experience, Ladurée on Madison Ave. is an absolute must-visit.

It is a cute spot with amazing macaroons and chocolate cake. Two thumbs up for that.However, not in favor of outside seating (not clean or neat) or self service.Definitely serving coffee in paper cups kills the whole Parisian experience.Croissant Smoked salmon sandwich was not tasty.