This is a Cute little bakery and coffee spot hidden away downtown just a few blocks from the convention center. We discovered this place quite by accident and it was a nice surprise. The service here is fast and they have a small selection of coffees and pastries that were perfect for our grab and go needs. I highly recommend if you're in the area and don't want to deal with busier places that make you wait forever for a cup of coffee. read more

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We always love coming here! One of my FAVORITE places. Their grits and cupcakes are always SOO delicious. I finally tried their coffee and it was amazing as well (I usually get a cocktail). The barista/bartender guy always does a great job and knows all about that days flavors of cupcakes. As always, will definitely be back! read more

Bittersweet Confections - Coffee and Hot Chocolate - Bakeries Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Sorry for the pitiful photo... Ran into a pop up shop selling King Cakes. Wanted to bring a King Cake for a party. To say it was a hit was an understatement. Before, I could get photos most of it was gone but two tiny little pieces. We received so many compliments on the cake. It was just the right amount of sweetness, light rich and airy cake. Next time we are in New Orleans I will be stopping by to try other baked items read more

Bittersweet Confections - left over King Cake - Bakeries Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

The only place in New Orleans I know of with fine chocolates,?truffles and such. I'm intrigued they serve breakfast! I hope to check breakfast out soon! read more

I somehow had two different cakes from here in less than 6 hours and WOW were both amazing. The cakes were so moist and flavorful, and the cake to icing ratio was perfection. Plus they were beautiful! Definitely order your cake here for any occasion, or stop by for the cupcakes! read more

Bittersweet Confections - Bakeries Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Bittersweet Confections was such a great find! I had a coffee, a vanilla bean scone, and a coffee cake muffin--everything was absolutely awesome. The scone was perfectly tender with just the right hint of vanilla, and the muffin was moist and full of flavor. It was the perfect stop for a cozy treat, and everything tasted fresh and delicious. Definitely a spot I'd go back to again! read more

Bittersweet Confections - Vanilla bean scone - Bakeries Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

This is my second time trying Bittersweet Confections. The first time was with Yelp Elite. The first time I came by, I really enjoyed it, so I knew I would be coming back when I had the opportunity. It's a cute little place with a good sized menu, displays full of bakery treats and desserts, and ice cream! I got the cheddar scone and the spinach pastry. They heated both of these items up for me and served them out to me. I appreciated that the utensils and plates were not plastic and even the water had options for washable cups. The prices are really good here and you get a satisfying amount of food. I wish it was more convenient for me to come here. But the hours make it tough during the week and parking can be challenging. Drinks: Coffee, Tea, Juices, and Breakfast Cocktails Service: Food and drinks are ordered at the counter and they will bring your food out to you when it's ready Parking: Paid street parking Outdoor Seating: There are a handful of tables outside read more

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Stopped in on our way to the WWII museum for breakfast. Unfortunately, it appears a few things have been omitted from their menu. We wound up ordering the Lox Blt on a bagel.. You order at the counter, pay and are given a number. Getting our food seemed to take a long time, especially given they were not busy at all. Overall, the coffee was good, the bagel sandwich was mediocre. With a very thin slice of salmon and 2 strips overcooked bacon, a bite of lettuce greens and some aioli dressing. For $15, i would have expected more to it. Total bill was $55+ tip for 2 bagel sandwiches + 2 coffees. Their desserts; though we didn't order any, looked absolutely decadent and delicious. read more

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I'm my husband always gets my bittersweet chocolate cake for my birthday. So I gave the chocolate cream cheese king cake a try. nothing at all traditional but Incredibly delicious. read more

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This spacious bakery has friendly staff, plenty of seating and an assortment of yummy treats! We tried the chocolate salted caramel, and confetti cupcakes, and a chocolate eclair. Wasn't terrible, but the cupcakes were a bit dry and did not taste freshly made. I would return to try one of their mini king cakes and maybe purchase a few items from their Mardi Gras apparel collection. read more

I love sweets so I am making my way through every bakery in town. I've had bittersweet a couple times but every time it seems to be a little dry for me. I had a custom birthday cake for my 40th and it was good but I've had better. Service is fine and I really like the atmosphere for coffee and a treat. read more

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I stopped by Bittersweet Confections around 8:30am on a Friday after taking a yoga class next door. It's a quite spacious cafe with impressive displays of model wedding cakes, glass cases of pastries and little French style cakes and tarts, ice cream freezer, etc. Although it's a sweet shop, I saw that they also made savory food, which was exactly what I was looking for. They also made cocktails and coffee drinks. Customer service was great. The server was friendly and simply had a positive attitude. I ordered the breakfast wrap with vegetables. My only critique was I would've wanted more vegetables and less of the potatoes. Other than that, the breakfast wrap was solid. It was flavorful, well seasoned, and satisfying. I also got the strawberry mousse dome to save for later. It had an amazing strawberry flavor, but it was too sweet for me. read more

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Visited one Friday during lunch for a Yelp event and enjoyed the Classic Breakfast with eggs, bacon, potatoes and a biscuit. The plate did not disappoint as I sat and enjoy my breakfast while finishing up some last minute work. I purchased some freshly squeezed satsuma juice and two petit fours to take along with my complimentary cupcake. Let me just say, those petit fours were the best from a bakery I have ever had. I am not a sweets fan, but these had just the right amount of sweetness, they were moist and I loved the size of them. This is a great spot to come grab lunch and finish up some work, or catch up with friends. There is plenty seating inside, as well as some seating outside. Located downtown, there is only street parking, but if you are in the area, stop in for a sweet treat. read more

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This place is a true gem. It is located conveniently in the Warehouse District, which is walking distance to the central business district or even the French quarter if you're motivated. Very safe area. The breakfast is absolutely amazing! I was first introduced to this place through a Yelp Event, and knew I had to come back. I got the classic breakfast with toast, sausage, and Gouda cheese in my grits. The toast is made in house and it's AMAZING. Get the Gouda cheese in the grits, TRUST ME! Then I got the Nutella muffin and omg it was absolutely perfect! It was well balanced and not overly sweet. Allow them to warm it because it makes the outside nice and crispy and the perfect muffin, honestly. You order your meal and pay for it right away, and if you dine in, they will call your name to get the meal. I love this style of service because it makes it quick if you need to be in and out. The inside is nice and spacious and perfect for groups, or if you are by yourself they have barstool window seating or some barstool seats at the counter. The inside is versatile enough to accommodate anyone honestly. They also have 2-3 tables outside if you want to dine outside. I met Avery, who is the operations manager for this business. This is her family's business and that absolutely warms my heart. I love supporting local businesses! This place is great all around and will definitely look to buy a cake from here! read more

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King cakes are still getting smaller by the year (but taste great), and the service has started to get pretty bad too.

The barista serves high-quality coffee and he's been there for years. The owner started this business from scratch around 20 years ago, and she does a phenomenal job, delivering all her cakes personally. The staff are always cheerful andfriendly. The breakfast items are tasty and healthy. And there is ice cream made by creole creamery and the chocolates are divine. And they have free wifi! read more

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Absolutely phenomenal experience. Ordered a simple wedding cake and pastry platter for my daughter's elopement. Everyone raved about the cake and pastries. Where else can you get a simple wedding cake for $80??? They exceeded all expectations. I would 100% recommend and I will be back!!! read more

Bittersweet Confections - Bride and groom cutting cake - Bakeries Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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A-MAZ-ING cafe menu! Just what I was looking for in terms of healthy, light but filling lunch. Their BLT with avocado spread and goat cheese was superb! Yum is all I can really say. read more

Bittersweet Confections - Chicken BLT - Bakeries Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

A newly expanded spot that looks beautiful. Happy this place continues to do well. The people are so nice and friendly. It offers great coffees. Breakfast items and of course wonderful and tasty pastries and cakes. Its location is so cool to enjoy the place and what it offers. Enjoy. read more

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The pastries seemed old, not freshly made. The girl at the counter was nice and professional. The guy with the mask was pretentious. Not recommended. In a city with so many choice, chose something else. read more

Great service, great food, great atmosphere! I will be back for sure. The cupcake was a little dry but tasted great. The breakfast food was on point! read more

When your flight gets canceled and you get 7 more hours to spend in NOLA you get desserts Yes, with an S. What a selection and everything was very good. Please visit. read more

Food: Fresh, clean, and healthy Service: Good customer service overall but lacking luster. Staff could be friendlier/warmer. Atmosphere: Relaxed, peaceful, and nice vibes. read more

Bittersweet Confections - Bakeries Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Had a cake made for my friend's 25th birthday and they really outdid themselves! The cake was phenomenal, and the design was perfect! I was a little nervous because I had to order over the phone, since we are from out of town but they did a fantastic job!!! Would definitely use them again. read more

Bittersweet Confections - Almond cake! - Bakeries Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

I don't know why I have never ate here before, I'm in the CBD all the time. Well, today I came in, and ended up waiting just under half an hour to get an omelette to go. Not ideal for a bakery/deli place that does a lot of weekday morning orders. But stuff happens (they were having problems with their kitchen printer), the staff was kind and apologetic and offered me other food in the meantime, etc. And the Bayou omelette I ordered was really quite good. Also, really quite rich, which is not great for your guts if you're then left with only about five minutes to eat breakfast before going to work and you've got to shovel it down, haha. The thing that really bothered me here was that, while I was waiting, another customer was sitting there loudly playing videos from social media on his phone. News items, political rants, comedy bits (some that were pretty raunchy, heh), all kinds of annoying obnoxious stuff. I don't wanna hear your stuff, dude. And everyone could hear it. I don't know why the staff didn't ask him to turn it off in a shared space like that. That left me in a way worse mood than anything by the time that I finally got my food. Not a very pleasant experience; I don't think I'll be back. read more

After some thorough research for a bakery near the FQ that would make custom cakes, I chose Bittersweet and am soooooo glad I did. The cakes were incredible (honestly some of the best I've ever had). The almond cake was the group fave btw. Ordering online was easy, prices were good, and when we went to pick them up, we decided to try the avocado toast and petit fours-- also excellent. If you're in the Warehouse district, CBD, or FQ, this is a great place for pastries, desserts and brunch. read more

Bittersweet Confections - Custom cake -vanilla-amazing!!! - Bakeries Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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I am so disappointment in my birthday cake. It was my 60th & I want something special so I ordered the wedding cake with lemon filling. The cake was so dense & dry. It sad I threw more than half of it away. read more

Bittersweet Confections - Bakeries Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Had a super last minute order for a cake. All the staff was super helpful and pulled through with the order! The cake was amazing and everyone (especially the birthday person) loved the cake. Highly recommend as this bakery goes above and beyond! read more

The cheesecake crème brûlée is to die for. The strawberry moose was also outstanding! You can't go wrong with their treats!

The crème brûlée cheesecake is to die for. We came for the confections and they did not disappoint. Exceptional food, and the waiters were nice. It is a little confusing getting here, since they share and entrance with NFP, but simple enough. read more

Bittersweet Confections - Crème Brûlée cheesecake - Bakeries Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Walked to Bittersweet Confections and saw this and NEEDED it! The brown baby was sooo adorable! Took it back to work and all the women in the office "aweeed" at the baby The king cake itself is cute and unique. I would've never thought of a chocolate frosted king cake. It was absolutely delicious, everyone went back for seconds and we were sad I got a small size haha! Bittersweet Confections has not let me down yet!! read more

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Ordered a birthday cake the week of and was DELIGHTED with my choice! So much chocolately goodness packed into each bite, especially when you add the truffles on top. I originally asked for decor but they talked me into something more simple based on the price point I was looking for - which I appreciated! This was a pretty expensive cake, but not surprising for the quality. read more

Bittersweet Confections - Bittersweet cake in the smallest size ($65) - Bakeries Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Visiting from out of town, happy I found this place for my boyfriends birthday. Website lets you order cakes specifically 3 days in advance without letting you pick any other days... yet I noticed the website says their signature cakes require 6 days notice so there was a bit of contradiction. However pleased that I was able to order my cake by phone with ease and was ready for me when expected. read more

Bittersweet Confections - Bakeries Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Bought a couple of items here.. only thing that was super memorable was their petite fours. Next time I drop by I would probably grab pastries and less bakery items. Seems like enjoyed their breakfast items! read more

A group of us travelled to New Orleans to celebrate my friend's 50th birthday. I needed to order a birthday cake and had no idea where to get one. Yelp to the rescue. Happy to have stumbled upon Bittersweet Confections; it was relatively near where we were staying. They have a pretty good website which made it easy to browse their offerings and place an order for their Bittersweet Cake online in advance. The bakery was not too far from the French Quarter and it was easy to uber there to pick up the cake. We also picked up a small King Cake while there. OMG the Bittersweet Cake was so rich and decadent. Everyone loved it. read more

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Oh my goodness, I was looking for a place to get coffee and literally walking by and found it. It's really a bakery and lunch spot, but the cold brew is quite yummy. I had about an hour to kill before my reservation for lunch ands this place was perfect and adorable. I also now know where to come and get lovely pastries in the future read more

Oh! My! Gosh! What a delight! So many gluten-free options. Great atmosphere. Great service. Love it!

Delicious and beautiful! I worked with Cheryl and Venessa, great customer service. I wanted to surprise my husband with pilot wings on his grooms cake (something he wanted but didn't think it was possible). I ordered a mold off Etsy and had it shipped to their business and it turned out perfect! After the cake was dropped off, there was an accident while setting up that led to the red velvet layer getting messed up. Without hesitation, they came back to the venue and fixed it before guests arrived. I had no idea this happened until after the wedding and am so thankful for them! read more

Bittersweet Confections - Grooms Cake - Bakeries Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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This review is for all the cake lovers and chocolate addicts out there ... And I think I know who you are. It's for young Yelpers craving cupcakes ... Those praying for Petit Fours ... Those lusting for Lattes like love ... Those calling for Choco a lot ... Everyone looking for confections ... In a world constantly telling us not to. I am one of you. You are not alone. All desserts are beautiful to me. Bittersweet Confections is your connection for a sweet hookup. May you discover all the cakes (and things baked) that make this THE New Orleans choice for the hot (and the not) to find the perfect cake for a perfect day to let them (and your addictions) eat cake. Click and comp if ya agree! read more

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HAVE AGAIN: Best chocolate chip scone ever! NOT HAVE AGAIN: Almond croissant was dry and not flavorful. read more