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A cafe · Upper East Side · on three New York Dearest lists

Ladurée

Worth it. The decor at Ladurée is perfectly Parisian, which makes it a great pit stop for any Francophile.

Antonina Pattiz
Antonina PattizFrom my list Best bakeries on the Upper East Side
Address
Multiple locations
Subway
6 to 68 St-Hunter College, 5 min
Website
laduree.us

Every list it’s on

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It’s some of the best hot cocoa in NYC.

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Laduree’s macaroons have a cult-like following for a reason, they’re some of the best in the city. But what if I told you they had one of those places you only hear about from locals here? The hot chocolate! It’s some of the best hot cocoa in NYC. The decor is perfectly Parisian and makes for a great spot to slow down and relax in the midst of the bustling streets.

The hot chocolate at Laduree is the happy medium for those who like to taste real chocolate in their drink but don’t want the overwhelming richness. Regardless of what you’re stopping by for, you’ll be rewarded with the perfect sweet treat.

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Laduree has five locations to choose from, so finding one of the cutest cafes in New York City just got a whole lot easier. Famous for their macaroons, Laduree developed a cult-like following for a reason, they’re some of the best in the city.

The decor is perfectly Parisian and makes for a great spot to slow down and relax in the midst of the bustling streets. The hot chocolate at Laduree is. Regardless of what you’re stopping by for, you’ll be rewarded with the perfect sweet treat at one of the cutest cafes in NYC.

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There’s a handful of tables indoor and out, but snatching one might be a challenge because this Upper East Side bakery is quite popular.

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The decor at Ladurée is perfectly Parisian, which makes it a great pit stop for any Francophile. This famous international bakery specializes in delicious sweet treats, namely the macaroons.

I have a friend who loves macaroons (who doesn’t) and so I try pick up a box from here to share each time we get together to catch up.

There’s a handful of tables indoor and out, but snatching one might be a challenge because this Upper East Side bakery is quite popular. Oh, but those those macaroons are worth the wait!

They serve coffee as well making it a great spot to relax on an easy Saturday morning.

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I put Ladurée on two of my best lists

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