Originally Posted by exbayern

Angelina and Ladurée have insane queues and I will say that I don't find it worth the wait. And sadly they have both become rather mundane name brands, especially with Ladurée's worldwide expansion.

I'm tempted not to share but Les Marquis de Ladurée opened recently without fanfare and thus usually without queues. It is the chocolate only version of Ladurée.