Known for delicious cuisine, New Orleans also excels when it comes to baked goods and pastries. Maybe you’re looking to place an order for a cake, grab breakfast, or you’ve got a sweet tooth that just won’t quit. From occasion cakes to personal sweets, find the best bakeries in NOLA here. And if you’re in town during the Mardi Gras season, check out our Ultimate Guide to King Cake here!
Where to Get Baked Goods in New Orleans
Ayu Bakehouse
Ayu Bakehouse has its share of sweet staples, but where it really shines is with its savory creations. Try the boudin boy or muffuletta breadstick for a taste of New Orleans.
Backatown Coffee Parlour
Speaking of savory pastries, the crawfish quiche is a standout. Made with pepperjack cheese, eggs, spinach, and crawfish, you’ll want to eat this one again and again.
CupCake Fairies
Located on historic Bayou Road, CupCake Fairies specializes in both traditional and specialty flavors, like king cake, praline crumble, and carrot cake. Their signature style is frosting both on top and in the middle, making for a decadent cupcake experience.
Levee Baking Company
Buttermilk biscuits and vegan salted chocolate olive oil sure do show the range of Levee’s baked goods offerings. Choose cake by the slice, either lemon or chocolate, for the ultimate indulgence.
St. Pizza
Okay, so not a traditional bakery in the sense, but boy do they have great cookies. What more than the best could you expect from “The Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookie?” Ooey gooey and topped with flaky sea salt, you’ll want to add one (or six) to your pizza order.
Buttermilk Drop Bakery
Beignets aren’t the only donut with a twist in this town. The buttermilk drop is as delectable as it sounds, with all its deep-fried, melt-in-your-mouth goodness.
La Boulangerie
Find everything from sweet and savory croissants to quiche, freshly baked breads, morning buns, and more at this French-inspired Uptown bakery on Magazine Street.
Where to Order Cakes from in New Orleans
Swiss Confectionary
Especially popular for wedding cakes, Swiss can create a cake for every occasion and has been family-owned and operated since 1921.
Gracious Bakery
At Gracious, choose from a variety of cakes or pies made to order, including chocolate and vanilla sprinkle cakes, chocolate caramel cake, and lemon cake.
Adrian’s Bakery
Adrian’s is a full-service bakery known for their cakes made freshly to order. They also ship king cakes year-round.
Norma’s Sweets Bakery
Known for their Latin American pastries and freshly made Cuban sandwiches, Norma’s can whip up any cake you’d like.