Ladurée

This classic tea salon—the original on the Rue Royale opened in 1862—has expanded with newer outposts around the world, but even if this branch is a bit faded, I find something particularly appealing about its original spot. Their macaroons, which have crunchy outer disks and meltingly soft interiors, are known as among the best around the world, but they also serve very good omelets and frites.