Best macarons in Sydney?

Okay, I admit - compared to the hardcore macaron fanatics out there, my knowledge of macarons is a mere rain-drop to their vast sea of wisdom. Still, I pride myself on making grandiose, evaluative statements on subjects that contain zero potential for ever being proven scientifically.

So, I'm going to assert here and now that that the BEST MACARONS in Sydney, nay, in the world, are the ones from the La Renaissance Patisserie in The Rocks, Sydney.

Is this not a thing of beauty? Perfectly domed shells which are subtle in sweetness but delightfully varied in texture as my teeth breaks through the crisped surface into the gooey interior. And all this encasing a wondrously flavoursome filling that always delivers on whatever is advertised on the placard. In this case, a smooth buttercream of chestnut and pear. My favourite flavour combination in a macaron to date.

Look at the gorgeous feet on those shells! And what made the experience of eating this all the more special were the golden flecks scattered all over the russet-hued shells. An edible brocade, that's what this macaron was.

On this occasion, I also had a coffee flavoured macaron, and a few hours later, a dark chocolate one.

The coffee mac delivered a much needed dose of caffeine (although, perhaps this was more psychological :D). The perfect pick-me-up.

Unfortunately, the dark chocolate one had hard, crunchy shells. This, however, did little to dampen my enthusiasm over the exceptional macarons at La Renaissance.

As the old adage goes: "Don't let one bad macaron spoil the [insert collective noun for macarons]." Or something to that effect :D I maintain that La Renaissance has the best macarons Syd...I mean, the world!


La Renaissance Café Pâtisserie

47 Argyle Street The Rocks
Sydney NSW 2000

Phone: (02) 9241 4878
Fax: (02) 9241 4870
Email: orders@larenaissance.com.au
Opening hours: 8am to 6pm, Seven days