When comparing L'Artisan Gourmet Parisian Macarons vs Miette, the Slant community recommends L'Artisan Gourmet Parisian Macarons for most people. In the question“Where are the best macarons in SF/Bay Area?” L'Artisan Gourmet Parisian Macarons is ranked 1st while Miette is ranked 4th. The most important reason people chose L'Artisan Gourmet Parisian Macarons is:
No air bubbles, perfectly crisp shells over chewy, moist center.
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Pros
Pro Consistent, quality texture
No air bubbles, perfectly crisp shells over chewy, moist center.
Pro Intense, exotic flavors
Over two dozen regular flavors, plus more special rotational flavors. Each flavor really tastes like the real thing (especially kona coffee, earl grey, lemon).
Pro Reasonably priced
Between $2-$3 per Macaron, depending on order count, which is at or below competitor prices.
Pro All natural
No usage of food coloring.
Cons
Con Lack of storefront
Although selected flavors are available at most Whole Foods, ordering online for the packaged versions are a real hit or miss. The box of 48 in particular, can come quite squished, due to the unstructured boxes.
Con Dull look
Due to the lack of food coloring, these Macarons feel grayscale to what people are used to.