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Robert Denburg Tenenbaum
3 days ago
Had a meal here this morning, my breakfast came out 15 minutes before my friends, granted it was yogurt parfait and a boiled egg, but a quiche shouldn’t take that much longer.
The parfait was supposed to be vegan, but came with granola with milk chocolate. Thankfully I’m not deathly allergic, that would have been a problem. Just put it to the side. Fine experience otherwise… nothing to rave over.
We came here for my friend’s birthday, and I’ll start by saying this place is undeniably beautiful. The whole tea house vibe, especially the outdoor seating surrounded by greenery, makes you forget you’re even in the city for a moment. It’s definitely one of those spots you go to for the aesthetic and a cute girls’ day.
We had a reservation for three and were seated right on time, so I highly recommend booking ahead because it does get busy. Now, onto the food… the menu is honestly very overpriced for what you get. I understand it’s SoHo, but paying around $25 for a sandwich that’s literally the size of a finger is a bit much.
We ordered the tea for two ($95), which included a small selection: 4 macarons, 4 chocolate biscuits, a mini croissant turkey sandwich, a mini croissant salmon sandwich, two very small avocado toast pieces, and two biscuits with butter and jam. You also get a choice of coffee, tea, or champagne, which is nice but portion-wise, it definitely felt underwhelming.
We added a Caesar salad and truffle fries, and I will say those were actually really good.
Service wasn’t the best. It felt like our server was overwhelmed, so I don’t fully blame her, but it did affect the experience. One thing that stood out (and not in a good way) was that the jam we were served was expired (March 2025). We let them know, and they apologized, replaced it, and brought out a slice of cake, which I appreciated but still, that shouldn’t happen.
Overall, I wouldn’t come back for the food or service, but I would recommend visiting at least once for the vibe. It’s a perfect spot for pictures, catching up with friends, and enjoying a pretty atmosphere but don’t go in expecting to be wowed by the menu.
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Warrent Sattunyue
5 days ago
Maison Ladurée
Ladurée Soho, 398 W Broadway, New York, NY 10012
Afternoon tea outdoors is not easy to find in New York City, but Ladurée Soho offers a classy concierge service in a beautiful garden. Take a look at Ladurée's tea menu service, from finger sandwiches to sweets.
Ladurée celebrates the exclusive elegance of taste through its exceptional macarons and pastries. Great atmosphere, service, cocktails, and of course, their full tea service.
Oh how I love love love Ladurée!!! And am surprised I've never written a review for it. I've been here countless times, it's always my default Soho lunch spot when I'm out for a shopping trip or just a nice spring walk through the neighborhood.
The backyard during cherry blossom season IS NOT TO BE MISSED. It is an absolute delight to be there, tucked away from the Soho chaos with petals doing their thing overhead. All the foliage and such is the perfect insulation against city noise. Honestly one of the prettiest little hidden spots in the city when the timing is right.
Every single dish, their afternoon tea service, their soups, their salads, their hard-to-pronounce other French things... is perfectly divine. I genuinely cannot remember ordering something here and being disappointed. The pastries obviously go without saying, but the savory menu deserves so much more credit than it gets.
Once when I was traveling in DC I was having a cranky day, and then I came across a Ladurée outpost there, got a snack, and it completely rejuvenated me. I am loyallll to this brand!! A macaron, finger sandwich, and a good tea and suddenly the day is salvaged.
Unfortunately, the service is JUST OKAY. The servers often seem unhappy to be there or unhappy with me personally? Hard to tell. Pretty slow and inattentive in general. But I will forgive all manner of things for excellent food and great vibes, and Ladurée delivers on both, so I keep coming back.
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Hungry Pumpkin
Apr 30, 2026
I have been to Laduree twice on two different locations. What is consistent between both experiences is how beautiful each place was. The locations all have their own elegant personalities, with beautiful color schemes, and comfortable seats that aren’t there just for vanity.
Als, please excuse the quality of the patio picture, I took it on an old camera for the “aesthetic.”
The service was great all around, specifically when I had come here for a brunch date. I ordered a French toast and some iced coffee which all came in a timely manner, was all so delicious and perfectly paired with fruits and syrup. The coffee was okay, but maybe my choice of a basic iced coffee is what made it “okay.” We also sat in their patio during spring which made it all so the better. Very open with fresh air so we didn’t feel overwhelmed by the sun.
On the second time I had gone to Laduree, I opted in to try out their macarons which were not overly sweet, but palate cleansing almost. Very delicate and unique flavors including rose, pistachio, and my favorite which is raspberry.
Very cute cafe if you want a sweet treat, uplifting waiters who greet you with a smile, and a place to take beautiful pictures!