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Ayu Bakehouse

4.6 (248 reviews)
Closed • 8:00 am - 3:30 pm
Updated 3 weeks ago

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Nandana N.

I don't think I've had a bad latte in Nola yet, but the iced latte from here was exceptional. It's so easy to get such a simple drink wrong, but this was so flavorful! I also got the shroom broom, pain au chocolat which were flaky and perfectly seasoned. Oat cookie was chewy and not too sweet, each item was perfect!! Great friendly service and lot of space inside to enjoy your treats.

Boudin Boys ‍
Brianna O.

Get one of everything! Everything was so good! For savory, my favorite was a muffuletta stick! Salty and flakey and delicious. The street treats were also amazing! We loved the blueberry almond croissant. There was a line, but it was so worth it and the staff were so kind!

Peach oolong tea - lovely fresh peach puree!
Tiffany C.

If you're in NOLA, definitely make a trip to Ayu Bakehouse! Highly recommend the Boudin Boy with fried chili peanut oil on the side - still dreaming of this savory pastry days later! The Shroom Boom is flavorful and a lovely veg-friendly option. The seasonal tea (peach oolong) was fresh and cool on a hot July day. The team couldn't have been kinder and provided helpful recommendations as I scoured the pastry case making selections.

Kaya
Samantha C.

Trekked over here on a Sunday afternoon and waited in line for about 10 minutes before being served. The interior was pretty cramped based on their layout so it felt chaotic at times. What I got: Kaya bun (10/5) -- no sweetness whatsoever, just pure coconut pandan flavor coming through. Custard had the perfect consistency--thick, creamy, and has a slight egginess that, if you are familiar with dan taat, will appreciate--and did not leech any moisture into the pastry. Also love the choice of coating in dessicated coconut since it again did not add any sweetness and the fineness melted in your mouth with each bite. Pastry itself was buttery and tender with a slight chew crawssant (5/5) -- a seasonal item of twice baked croissant filled with crawfish and mozzarella. Buttery, flaky, gooey with a kiss of heat...it was fun and satisfying to eat not to mention filling. Surely, I will return to pick up some pastries for my loved ones back home.

Jalapeño cornbread cookie
Jihye B.

Before hitting the French Market, I took a little detour to Ayu Bakehouse because I heard so much about it and the hotels and restaurants I was visiting seemed to be getting all their pastries through Ayu Bakehouse. I was hungry, so I ordered the Boudin Boy which combines so many things I love-- boudin, egg, and laminated dough. The pastry was very crispy and fluffy without being too buttery and rich. The boudin was really mild in flavor, which I was surprised by, but this is probably good for those new to blood sausages. It was small but hearty. The server offered me a chili crisp oil, and it was good but I don't think the pastry needs it. I also got the jalapeño cornbread cookie, which was right up my alley! It was nice chewy and crunchy from the cornmeal, and the heat builds up nicely. I got an iced matcha & for some reason I expected that it would be iced usucha situation, but then I realized that it was going to be served as a latte. The matcha is pre batched in a squeeze bottle but it tasted fine as an iced latte. Not super flavorful but not bitter or fishy either. It was such a nice vibe and so busy inside even later on in the morning. I'd love to revisit and try other pastries and sweets!

boudin croissant and the shroom one
Maddie B.

OMG. Fantastic. The croissant roll things were amazing. Honestly the mushroom one suprised us and it was our favorite. The frittata was good but wished it came with a hot sauce of some sort. The greek parfait was amazing. We loved the taste of their yogurt and their GF granola was awesome. I didn't love the taste of their pumpkin spice latte, as I felt like the spice tastes a little burnt and took over the pumpkin. Wished we were able to go again on the way out to try more, but hoping to go back!

Pastries
Stephanie C.

You can tell they use quality ingredients. Everything tastes fresh and thoughtfully made. The flavors feel clean and not overly sweet. The baker was friendly and welcoming and they he gave us a free sample which was a nice touch. Note they cannot heat up the twice baked chocolate croissant because it is already crispy and "will burn" so be ready to eat that one cold if you buy it. The line took a while though and it's on the pricey side for what you get. Breadstick was small and above average but not excellent. It's more of a treat than an everyday bakery stop. The space is small and cozy so it can feel a little crowded when it's busy. Still good and worth trying, just plan for a wait and expect to pay a little more.

Rena V.

The muffuletta bread stick was crispy on the bottom and soft inside -- so good. I'm not even an olive person, but I enjoyed it. The boudin bread was crispy and worth the wait. I enjoyed a latte while I waited for a new batch. The space is small, cute, and cozy. There was a line when I left. They also gave small samples of the kaya bun. It was light, not too sweet, and the dry coconut bits were not overpowering. The staff was super kind. I would return! 10/10

Coffee bar
Alyssa R.

This review is long overdue -- I've now been to Ayu Bakehouse twice, and both visits were absolutely delightful. The first time I went, I tried the jalapeño cornbread cookie, the parm & chive biscuit, the Boudin Boy (with Lao Gan Ma on the side), and an apple almond danish. Every single thing was incredible -- so much flavor and clearly made with care. The iced vanilla latte might be the best in the city (they use Mammoth Coffee beans!), and it immediately set a very high bar. I went back this week for my first king cake of the season and lucked out by catching a fresh batch of the original king cakes straight out of the oven -- sooo good. Warm, fluffy, and perfectly balanced. The staff is also sooooo nice, especially Emily!! Ayu Bakehouse has officially been added to my list of must-do spots for taking friends and family when they visit from out of town. Between the pastries, the savory items, and the coffee, it's a place I'll happily return to again and again. Highly recommend.

Inside
barsha s.

The pastries are top tier. I will say the ONLY reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 is that I wish the savory pastries were warm! The inside is very cute and lively and staff working have a pleasant attitude! I asked about the different pastries and was still thoroughly walked through even though there was a long line. We ordered the kaya bun, parm and chive biscuit, and shroom boom The kaya bun was PHENOMENAL. The inside is filled with creamy custard, resembling egg tart and the outside has coconut shavings. While I don't usually go out of my way to order anything coconut flavored, I will have to say that I woke up from my nap craving this bun! It's not overly sweet and the coconut flavoring isn't too strong. Would 100% get this again. The shroom boom was delectable and flaky. Inside consisted of mushroom and Gruyère cheese. Felt like this would have tasted even better if it were either freshly made or just warmed up! However, I did go at around ~11:30 am and there was a long line. The parm and chive biscuit also would have tasted even better warmed. It's baked in like a 2x2 cube which is a very fun shape. Would pair wonderfully with a soup! Would 100% come back again! The sourdough loaves look sooo beautiful

Baked goods display
Robert Z.

This bakery was right next to our hotel in NOLA and ended up being my favorite food from the trip. Its a casual bakery where you order at the baked goods counters and they pack it as you order. Staff was all super nice and friendly, answering questions about various baked goods and helping with suggestions. We got quite a few things, boudin boy, chicory chocolate croissant, guava passion fruit tart, along with 2 different coffees. As stated earlier, the food was all amazing. The boudin boy had such a light flakey pastry and the boudin was super savory and flavorful, adding their chili oil just took it to the next level. The chicory chocolate croissant was super gooey with the chocolate and still maintained the flakiness you want with a croissant. The guava passionfruit, great flavors and not too sweet. I can't remember which coffees I tried but one was their coconut special... I'm not usually a coffee person so I can't distinguish a lot of the notes but I thoroughly enjoyed everything I got. I'm so glad we ended up close to this bakery and it will definitely end up being a standard visit every NOLA trip. Can't wait to see what other fun pastries I try here!

Cinnamon roll, Kaya bun, Apple Bourbon cake
Jesse B.

Friendly service. Good coffee. Now for the important part, the pastries. I LOVE coconut so if it's on the menu I'm gonna pick it and the Kaya bun did not disappoint! Will return for the cocopresso tomorrow. The cinnamon roll was great as well as the Apple bourbon cake. Had the ham and cheese croissant heated up and it was a delicious start to my day. My girlfriend had the mushroom roll and loved it. Didn't get a picture of that one as it was gone immediately.

It took approximately 10 minutes to serve 3 people ahead of me.
Joe M.

The pastry js definitely excellent - I chose a gluten free oat cookie and it was one of the best I've had, it had a heavier honey flavor and I rather enjoyed that as it paired with oat very well. I also got the Boudin Boy which had very crisp flaky layers, with equal amounts of Boudin and egg inside. Perfectly baked as well. Losing 1 star as I did not like the service or ambience- the pace of transactions was so slow as only one person was fulfilling orders and then that same employee at the register. It took at least 10 minutes to get two items with only 3 people in front of me. It is difficult to see what items they have until you are right at the counter and it's your turn, which adds to the excessive wait. For that matter, as a local I don't think I would return if the line reached the door.

Best bakery and the coffee is so good!

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