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12 bakeries to stop by in New Orleans
New Orleans is known for a rich baking tradition shaped by French, Creole, and Italian influences. Neighborhood bakeries across the city turn out beignets, king cakes, breads, and pastries that locals frequent alongside better-known spots.
The following 12 bakeries are regularly highlighted by local and national food writers as standout places for bread and pastry, representing New Orleans’ diverse baking culture from Uptown to the French Quarter.
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Ayu Bakehouse
Ayu Bakehouse on Frenchmen Street is known for its laminated croissants and naturally leavened breads. Recent New Orleans bakery round-ups highlight flaky croissants, creative seasonal pastries, and sourdough loaves that draw steady lines on weekends.
Coffee and a rotating selection of sweet and savory items make it a popular neighborhood stop for breakfast and daytime treats.
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Bellegarde Bakery
Bellegarde Bakery is an employee-owned cooperative that mills organic and heirloom grains in-house for hand-shaped sourdough loaves and pastries…