If you are looking for a sweet treat in New Orleans, check out this list. We've traveled all around the city and found the absolute best bakeries--and picked out the best thing they have to offer. Check out our awesome list and let us know what you think!
1) Buttermilk Drop, Buttermilk Drop Bakery, 1781 N Dorgenois St.
Have you ever tried one of these delicious things? They are definitely one of the most unique things I have ever tasted in the donut family. They are so moist---really an amazing way to start the day!
2) Deditos De Quesitos, Norma’s, 2925 Bienville St.
This mid-city bakery is well worth a visit. You will find all of your favorite pastries from south of the border. This special recipe includes cream cheese in a croissant-like dough. Yum!
3) Monkey Bread, Willa Jean, 611 O’Keefe Ave.
You truly have never had cinnamon bread until you've visited here. Their Monkey Bread, offered during brunch, is pure heaven. It's got toffee!
4) Beignets from Cafe Du Monde, 800 Decatur St.
Where have you been and what have you been doing if you've never had beignets from Cafe Du Monde before? It's a cliche New Orleans experience that you actually don't want to miss because it is delicious.
5) Almond Croissant, Croissant D’Or Patisserie, 617 Ursulines Ave.
There are a number of great French bakeries in New Orleans, but this one just might be the best. Their croissants are truly heavenly and they are all lovingly prepared. Found in the French Quarter, you might just find yourself thinking you're actually in Paris!
6) French King Cake, La Boulangerie, 4600 Magazine St.
This is another great French bakery in New Orleans you don't want to miss. Now run by the Donald Link group, you can still enjoy incredible french pastries here. But it's the French King Cake, pictured here, that is truly special.
7) Macarons, Sucre, 3025 Magazine St.
Years back when Sucre first opened, they took the pastry world by storm in New Orleans with their unique macarons. Beautifully prepared and offered in every imaginable flavor and color, there is truly something for every palate when it comes to this bakery.
8) Cannolis, Angelo Brocato’s, 214 N. Carrollton Ave.
Angelo Brocato is known far and wide for their Italian Ice, but the Italian pastries can't be ignored either. The cannolis are are include incredible flavors that you simply won't find anywhere else.
9) Red Velvet Cupcake from New Orleans Cake Cafe & Bakery, 2440 Chartres St.
There is something really charming about this spot, making it difficult to grab a table especially in the popular brunch and breakfast times of Saturday and Sunday morning. But that doesn't mean you should ever hesitate for one of their Red Velvet Cupcakes. They are so moist and flavorful, you'll feel like a queen.
10) Ham & Cheese Croissant, Maple Street Patisserie, 7638 Maple St.
This Maple St. bakery is up early making a huge amount of baked goods, and they are all flavorful and delicious. But it is definitely the ham and cheese that keeps me coming back over and over--they will heat it up for you and you are definitely going to enjoy it.
How many of these pastries have you enjoyed in New Orleans? Do you have a favorite that we missed? Let us know what you love in NOLA! We love to hear your ideas and feedback.
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