Bywater Bakery is one of The 15 Best Bakeries in New Orleans.

1. Bywater Bakery

9.1
3624 Dauphine St (Independence), New Orleans, LA
Bakery · Bywater · 5 tips and reviews

Debby C.Debby Cook: Absolutely love the to-go cups here. The one with the Roast Beef debris and grits is amazing!

Georgia G.Georgia Grace: Absolutely a divine sweetness of goodies. The smell of the banana bread; straight out from the oven is an glorious endeavor.

Rebecca B.Rebecca Babin: I was able to purchase a 6 different flavors of filled cheesecake as a sampler, still only $22

La Boulangerie is one of The 15 Best Bakeries in New Orleans.

2. La Boulangerie

9.0
4600 Magazine St (at Cadiz St), New Orleans, LA
Bakery · Uptown - Carrollton · 48 tips and reviews

Jonathon F.Jonathon Fogle: Excellent cinnamon rolls, blueberry muffins, and coffee

Gambit New OrleansGambit New Orleans: Gambit's Best of New Orleans Readers' Poll 2012 Winner: Best Bakery Read more.

Susan G.Susan Gilchrist: Ham & cheese croissant worth EVERY calorie!

Willa Jean is one of The 15 Best Bakeries in New Orleans.

3. Willa Jean

9.2
611 Okeefe Ave (Girod St), New Orleans, LA
Bakery · Central Business District · 109 tips and reviews

Tashana S.Tashana Stewart: The most perfect breakfast. Biscuit and cheese grits is on point.

Nicole G.Nicole Gerszberg: Cookies are unreal, also amazing coffee, avo toast, bloody Marie’s. Hangover bowl is one of a kind!

RachelRachel: Gourmet fast-casual kind of place, with the option to eat in or take out. Delicious selection of instagrammable pies etc. I was impressed by the avocado/egg tartine and Milk Money Latte.

The Buttermilk Drop is one of The 15 Best Bakeries in New Orleans.

4. The Buttermilk Drop

8.5
1781 N Dorgenois St (O'Reilly), New Orleans, LA
Bakery · Seventh Ward · 20 tips and reviews

Nicole C.Nicole Cheramie: Open at 6am daily this bakery has been feeding locals for over ten years. Named after the beloved pastry, grab a few of these melt in your mouth donuts to go along with an stuffed seafood omelette.

Plwm B.Plwm Bwm: The glazed rings are great, make sure you buy a lot more than you need!

Yeashan B.Yeashan Banks: Everything's delish!

Breads on Oak is one of The 15 Best Bakeries in New Orleans.

5. Breads on Oak

8.7
8640 Oak St Ste A, New Orleans, LA
Bakery · Uptown - Carrollton · 22 tips and reviews

Lauri H.Lauri Hatlelid: The vegan German chocolate cake is wonderful, especially paired with cafe au lait made with soy milk. Great atmosphere and friendly folks.

Jess E.Jess Eddy: OMG THE CARROT CAKE!

Jenna M.Jenna McConnell-Seab: Vegan pastries! So delicious and super friendly folk behind the counter.

Ayu Bakehouse is one of The 15 Best Bakeries in New Orleans.

6. Ayu Bakehouse

8.6
801 Frenchmen St, New Orleans, LA
Bakery · Marigny · 3 tips and reviews

Marigny9Marigny9: Best truly French style baguettes in town. Don't miss their signature muffuletta breadsticks either!

max L.max L: Dogs have to stay outside but at least they will serve you outside

max L.max L: Yummy breakfast. Savory and sweet pastries. Broom shroom and muffuletta breadsticks

Loretta's Pralines is one of The 15 Best Bakeries in New Orleans.

7. Loretta's Pralines

8.3
2101 N Rampart St (Frenchman), New Orleans, LA
Bakery · Marigny · 8 tips and reviews

Sampada P.Sampada Patel: Best beignets ever! Had the praline beignets this morning which were light and flaky with an intense caramel flavor. In contrast, Cafe du Monde’s are bready and dense. I will be back!

Nicole C.Nicole Cheramie: This famous bakery lays claim to New Orleans famous praline dessert. Get praline beignets for a rich, sweet treat or savory beignets stuffed with crab or bbq chicken. Open Tuesday through Saturday.

Nicole C.Nicole Cheramie: This famous bakery lays claim to New Orleans famous praline dessert. Get praline beignets for a rich, sweet treat or savory beignets stuffed with crab or bbq chicken. Open Tuesday through Saturday.

Gracious Bakery + Café is one of The 15 Best Bakeries in New Orleans.

8. Gracious Bakery + Café

8.5
2854 Saint Charles Ave (Sixth), New Orleans, LA
Bakery · Central City - Garden · 5 tips and reviews

AdrienneAdrienne: Delicious baked goods! Don't miss the crawssaints. 😁

Kristerpher H.Kristerpher Henderson: The small sandwiches here are great. The Smoked Ham was 👌— Good for an afternoon snack. Although the desserts didn’t look too great.

Nicole C.Nicole Cheramie: When up at 7am look no further than this bakery for a morning of delight. With espressos and lattes, and a wealth of pastries including maple pumpkin donuts, the options are endless to get you going.

Gracious Bakery + Cafe is one of The 15 Best Bakeries in New Orleans.

9. Gracious Bakery + Cafe

8.1
1000 S Jefferson Davis Pkwy, New Orleans, LA
Bakery · Gert Town · 11 tips and reviews

Gambit New OrleansGambit New Orleans: Try the smoky ham, topped with pecan cheddar spread, pepper jelly and apple slices on baguette. Gambit's Five Outstanding ham sandwiches Read more.

Gambit New OrleansGambit New Orleans: Gracious Bakery offers sandwiches with freshly baked bread and quality fillings. Read more.

Corinne F.Corinne Finnan: Corinne works on Fridays and Saturday's and she's the bomb!

Petite Amelie is one of The 15 Best Bakeries in New Orleans.

10. Petite Amelie

8.2
900 Royal St (Dumaine), New Orleans, LA
Bakery · French Quarter · 17 tips and reviews

Joe H.Joe Hamlet: Gumbo is outstanding! Got two bowls!

Keenon W.Keenon Walker: Charming, corner cafe with a truly French feel. Try the roast lamb on ciabatto.

Randy R.Randy Rosenberg: Light airy place with simple appealing decore. Much of the food is "grab it from the cold case" so don't expect someone to cook for you like at the mother ship Amelie

O'Delice French Bakery is one of The 15 Best Bakeries in New Orleans.

11. O'Delice French Bakery

8.0
New Orleans, LA
Bakery · Audubon · 6 tips and reviews

Amanda B.Amanda B: Excellent eclairs and chocolate cake.

Tracee J.Tracee Jackson: Doughnuts, coffee, sandwiches etc...

Jeffrey A.Jeffrey Anderson: Best almond croissant I have ever had.

La Boulangerie is one of The 15 Best Bakeries in New Orleans.

12. La Boulangerie

7.6
3143 Ponce de Leon St, New Orleans, LA
Bakery · Fairgrounds · No tips or reviews
Laurel Street Bakery is one of The 15 Best Bakeries in New Orleans.

13. Laurel Street Bakery

7.5
2701 S Broad St, New Orleans, LA
Bakery · Central City - Garden · 5 tips and reviews

Cheryn R.Cheryn Robles: The Gene on multigrain bread with a salad is my go to order. Always delicious! Turkey, fresh avocado, thin red onions, lettuce and scrumptious bread. Dressing is a home made apple cider vinaigrette.

David W.David Winkler-Schmit: Great bagels & pastries with lots of seating.

Celine M.Celine M: Brooklyn and memphis bagels

Panera Bread is one of The 15 Best Bakeries in New Orleans.

14. Panera Bread

7.3
309 N Carrollton Ave Ste 3, New Orleans, LA
Bakery · Mid-City · 15 tips and reviews

Christa V.Christa Vicknair: Joined the rewards program. After my first transaction of about $20, I got a free sweet or pastry. Quick freebie!

Nola S.Nola Smurfette: Great soup

Bon BonBon Bon: Great place to meet friends for dinner

Nothing Bundt Cakes is one of The 15 Best Bakeries in New Orleans.

15. Nothing Bundt Cakes

7.1
4839 Prytania St, New Orleans, LA
Bakery · Uptown · 1 tip

Nate G.Nate Gonzales: Amazing deserts