Macarons, who can resist them? Nobody.
With their smooth flawless textures, cream fillings and divine colors, macarons offer the utterly decadent, rich taste and experience of Paris.
This classic French, sweet, meringue-based cookies are wildly popular around the world, especially New York City.
We have an undeniably impressive selection that goes above and beyond its traditional flavors.
With so many options, you’re probably wondering where all the best macarons in NYC are, right?
No worries. As always, we’ve got you covered. We narrowed it down to 10 of the most sinfully delicious macarons (in no particular order) that you can choose from.
1. Ladurée (864 Madison Avenue)
At Ladurée, you can have Paris at your fingertips. These tiny delicious gems are directly imported from Paris. Made to aesthetic perfection, our favorites are the salted caramel, rose with jam, marie antoinette, and raspberry.
From fragrances, candles, macarons and chocolates, this sweet boutique offers you a unique voyage between aroma and pleasure.
Ladurée also specializes in making unique creations in order to celebrate that special occasion. You can make a statement and choose from tower shape cakes made especially out of macarons or you can purchase beautifully designed macaron gift sets.
2. Macaron Cafe (various locations)
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Indulge yourself at this lovely Macaron Cafe. With four different locations throughout the city, Macaron Cafe is dedicated to pleasing your taste buds with Kosher and gluten-free macarons.
You get a surprise with every bite selecting from an array of eclectic and seasonal flavors including pumpkin cinnamon, violet flower, white chocolate, peanut butter, espresso and many others.
Providing more than just macarons, Macaron Cafe offers delectable meals such as Baguette sandwiches, hot soups, salads, croissants and daily specials. And if you are looking for an unforgettable experience, Macaron Cafe also caters to special events and corporate functions.
Currently, they are having a Thanksgiving special that you simply cannot miss: buy two macaron boxes and get a chocolate box for free. This offer is valid until Monday, November 30th, so don’t wait until it’s too late!
3. Sugar and Plumm (377 Amsterdam Avenue)
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Sugar and Plumm is a boutique and restaurant located in the Upper West Side. With its whimsical, colorful, lively decor, Sugar and Plumm is an all-around delightful treat. From homemade candies, chocolates and macarons you’ll feel like you’ve entered into a sugary Willy Wonka paradise.
At Sugar and Plumm all of the macaroons are made with the freshest ingredients, all-natural flavors, and no preservatives. Plus, you can always expect something new since they are constantly updating their seasonal flavors while keeping their year-round classics.
Satisfying every craving in between, Sugar and Plumm also serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. You can enjoy their monthly specials and a full-service bar as well.
4. Meow Parlour (46 Hester Street)
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Located on the Lower East Side, Meow Parlour is NYC’s first cat cafe; a space that carries out a creative concept where they combine sweet pastries and cats. That’s right, have your sugar fix while hanging out with a furry buddy.
Continuing with their theme, they even serve delicious cat shaped macarons and cookies.
This small boutique shop offers eccentric concoctions like maple cream cheese and cheetos, or candied apple.
The cafe is separated into two areas: Meow Parlour, which is where you are able to enjoy the company of the cats, and Meow Parlour Patisserie where you can devour all the myriad pastries.
5. Bouchon Bakery (10 Columbus Circle)
Bouchon Bakery is a small but airy space that features macarons, coffee, tea and desserts. We’d recommend for you to try some of their classic-flavored macarons like pistachio and chocolate.
You can also try other items in the menu such as the French boulangerie, quiche, soups, salads and sandwiches. The bakery also caters for corporate business meetings and milestone events.
Overall, Bouchon Bakery is essentially the best place to unwind and have a savory treat.
,6. Bosie Tea Parlor (10 Morton Street)
Bosie Tea Parlor is a quaint little tea parlor situated in the West Village that showcases a great selection of teas, pastries, and macarons. With over 100 fine, blended loose-leaf teas you will be sure to de-stress and get the best of both worlds.
The macarons at the Bosie Tea Parlor are changed seasonally as new flavors are develop, so you can always expect sweet spontaneity and freshly made treats. You may also request any special flavors and orders in advance.
Some of our absolute macaron favorites are the vanilla cheesecake, salted caramel, chai tea and bacon & maple syrup.
7. La Maison du Chocolat (various locations)
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Are you looking for the finest chocolate? This is for you.
Nothing, and we mean nothing, beats La Maison du Chocolat or “The House of Chocolate.” Discover and embrace chocolate confections that will instantly melt in your mouth.
Each of the macarons are filled with dark chocolate ganache and fresh fruit. Savor unique macarons named after cities or countries such as Venezuela, Quito, or Guayaquil.
At La Maison du Chocolat you can also find delicious tarts, cakes, and other pastries.
8. La Maison du Macaron (132 West 23rd Street)
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La Maison de Macaron preserves the true essence of elegance, taste and flavor. As the very first boutique in NYC dedicated to the art of macarons, La Maison de Macaron has created more than 150 flavors.
All macarons are made with natural ingredients, free of chemicals and preservatives. Made to perfection by hand, you should relish on an array of traditional macarons.
Apart from specializing on macarons, they also provide French tarts, cookies, cakes and stuffed croissants.
9. Francois Payard Bakery (various locations)
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In various spots around the city, Francois Payard Bakery is an elegant airy pastry shop with the finest macarons, cakes, wines, and tarts. And get this: they even have macaron ice cream sandwiches!
Francois Payard Bakery also specializes in special events such as customizing wedding cakes and offering cake tasting.
Now back to the macarons-- which are incredibly soft and delicious --we’d recommend the raspberry, passion fruit and vanilla bean, but make sure to try out their other menu items as well because this whole place is amazing.
10. Financier Patisserie (various locations)
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Financier Patisserie has delicious macarons at a reasonable price. Each macaron is $2.75 each. The macarons here are actually pretty big for the typical standard size, but, you know, we're not about to complain.
Navigate around and take your pick amongst the various delicacies.
You can try vanilla, champagne, pistachio or apple. Either way these light satisfying treats make the cutest gift or the perfect way to end your day.Check out 7 Absolutely Delicious Thai Restaurants in NYC.