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Came to this place after exploring the Garden District and part of our itinerary is to look for a King Cake. The place is cold and welcoming (oh, airconditioner! A welcome treat in the 99 degrees heat and 85% humidity); the server was charming. After I picked and bought about 10 pieces of hand pies, I finally ordered my slice of King Cake. I was surprised that it was already wrapped! I would have wanted to see where that piece came from - the one on display was still there, and the server told me initially when we came in that the one on display was the only piece left. I took the cake a bit infuriated why my piece appeared to be pre-packed in a brown bag. At $5 a slice, I deserved a better looking, better packed one (see photo). And the cake was unexpectedly extremely, extremely sweet. I was expecting a normal cake - just like what I tasted when we had a tour of the Mardi Gras World the day before. This one's more gooey. If you're a first timer like me, make sure to specify you want a regular cake and not the gooey one. And don't lose sight of the server--at least know where that piece of cake came from :D I'd still give this 4-stars as I liked the hand pies.
The absolute best almond croissants!!! I tried the almond croissant with custard filling and it was amazing!!! Can't wait to try the other pastries!!!!
Haydel's has the best king cakes. They are always fresh and melt in your mouth. The service is excellent. The staff is very helpful. It can get busy, so better to get in line early. The lines can get long during king cakes season. We also ordered turtles, red velvet squares and German chocolate squares. Everyone enjoyed them. None were left!
I was really disappointed with this cake. The decoration was okay--simple and colorful--but the real issue was the inside. The chocolate cake was extremely dry, almost hard, as if it had been sitting out for several days before being served. It was definitely not the freshness or quality I've come to expect from Haydel's, which made it even more surprising. For the price and reputation, I expected a much better product. Unfortunately, this one missed the mark.
We used Haydel's Bakery for my daughter's wedding in New Orleans, where they created a beautiful three-tier bridal cake and a one-tier groom's cake. From the very beginning, the experience was outstanding. The cake tasting alone set them apart. They took their time with us, offered tastings of all flavors, and everything was fresh--not pre-made or stale. They carefully reviewed our design ideas, listened to what we wanted, and offered thoughtful suggestions of their own. We chose Haydel's immediately because they truly listened, worked within our vision, offered creative ideas, provided a fair price, and (most importantly) the cakes were absolutely delicious. On the wedding day, the cakes exceeded our expectations. The designs were exactly what we envisioned, the flavors were incredible, and everything arrived on time and was displayed just as we requested. Haydel's is an outstanding bakery and a true professional in every sense. Highly recommend.
The customer service was amazing from beginning to end. I have never ordered my birthday cake before. My sister do this for me. However I wanted to do it myself this year. The lady that took my order was super patient with me. Even after my card declining several times. My cake was so delicious and fresh. Everyone at my party raved about how delicious it was. I was a bit jealous because they didn't raved about my cooking like they did the cake . Thanks haydel staff for a beautiful/delicious birthday cake
Haydel's has one of the best king cakes in the area. I visited on a Saturday afternoon almost at closing time and even though Emily H. reminded me that there were only 10 minutes left to closing time, I completely ignored her unpleasant attitude because I wanted my petit fours. Their petit fours are good. The cake underneath the royal icing is moist and it melts in your mouth. Overall, this is a great place to visit if you are craving something sweet.
To the details of my cake from no mans land. The cake was a put together cake (pre cut pieces iced together) which is fine if the quality is there. Still this would have raised an eyebrow, only because it screams left over cake scraps. But I was hoping this wasn't the case. So my sister starts to cut the cake, she inserts the knife, and the front falls off lol. Probably because of the put together pieces. The cake was so stale you could use it as a knife holder. We requested pineapple filling and they are normally really good about that. But nope mine had none, and I have had loaded pineapple filling on several cakes out of the front case. I spend money very strategically these days and this $50 purchase was a wasted purchase, straightto the trash. I was embarrassed infront of family & friends. Now the staff here is normally well versed in their customer service skills. I was upset to learn the cake I ordered (triple layer almond, with pineapple filling) was a total bust, "a sweet lovers nightmare". My family and friends are frequent to Haydel's for any given event that requires treats. My last few trips have been subpar to say the least, not sure why though (maybe a new chef)?
8 months ago
Haydel's has consistently had delicious King Cakes over the years. I love that they sell New Orleans themed gift items as well as delicious bakery items. Haydel's screams New Orleans. They have the process for fast, efficient check out down. The line was to the door and the line went very quickly. The bakery is well stocked, but clean and organized. read more
Have to have about the Breast Cancer Awareness King Cake they have for the month of October. It is so pretty and was so fresh even the next day. For each one sold, they are donating $10 to Oschner's Breast Surgery Recovery Fund which is amazing. We love their petit fours and also have enjoyed eclairs. read more
Came to this place after exploring the Garden District and part of our itinerary is to look for a King Cake. The place is cold and welcoming (oh, airconditioner! A welcome treat in the 99 degrees heat and 85% humidity); the server was charming. After I picked and bought about 10 pieces of hand pies, I finally ordered my slice of King Cake. I was surprised that it was already wrapped! I would have wanted to see where that piece came from - the one on display was still there, and the server told me initially when we came in that the one on display was the only piece left. I took the cake a bit infuriated why my piece appeared to be pre-packed in a brown bag. At $5 a slice, I deserved a better looking, better packed one (see photo). And the cake was unexpectedly extremely, extremely sweet. I was expecting a normal cake - just like what I tasted when we had a tour of the Mardi Gras World the day before. This one's more gooey. If you're a first timer like me, make sure to specify you want a regular cake and not the gooey one. And don't lose sight of the server--at least know where that piece of cake came from :D I'd still give this 4-stars as I liked the hand pies. read more
2 years ago
Haydel's has the best king cakes. They are always fresh and melt in your mouth. The service is excellent. The staff is very helpful. It can get busy, so better to get in line early. The lines can get long during king cakes season. We also ordered turtles, red velvet squares and German chocolate squares. Everyone enjoyed them. None were left! read more
1 month ago
11 months ago
I was really disappointed with this cake. The decoration was okay--simple and colorful--but the real issue was the inside. The chocolate cake was extremely dry, almost hard, as if it had been sitting out for several days before being served. It was definitely not the freshness or quality I've come to expect from Haydel's, which made it even more surprising. For the price and reputation, I expected a much better product. Unfortunately, this one missed the mark. read more
1 year ago
8 months ago
We used Haydel's Bakery for my daughter's wedding in New Orleans, where they created a beautiful three-tier bridal cake and a one-tier groom's cake. From the very beginning, the experience was outstanding. The cake tasting alone set them apart. They took their time with us, offered tastings of all flavors, and everything was fresh--not pre-made or stale. They carefully reviewed our design ideas, listened to what we wanted, and offered thoughtful suggestions of their own. We chose Haydel's immediately because they truly listened, worked within our vision, offered creative ideas, provided a fair price, and (most importantly) the cakes were absolutely delicious. On the wedding day, the cakes exceeded our expectations. The designs were exactly what we envisioned, the flavors were incredible, and everything arrived on time and was displayed just as we requested. Haydel's is an outstanding bakery and a true professional in every sense. Highly recommend. read more
The customer service was amazing from beginning to end. I have never ordered my birthday cake before. My sister do this for me. However I wanted to do it myself this year. The lady that took my order was super patient with me. Even after my card declining several times. My cake was so delicious and fresh. Everyone at my party raved about how delicious it was. I was a bit jealous because they didn't raved about my cooking like they did the cake . Thanks haydel staff for a beautiful/delicious birthday cake read more
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3 years ago
Haydel's has one of the best king cakes in the area. I visited on a Saturday afternoon almost at closing time and even though Emily H. reminded me that there were only 10 minutes left to closing time, I completely ignored her unpleasant attitude because I wanted my petit fours. Their petit fours are good. The cake underneath the royal icing is moist and it melts in your mouth. Overall, this is a great place to visit if you are craving something sweet. read more
2 years ago
6 years ago
To the details of my cake from no mans land. The cake was a put together cake (pre cut pieces iced together) which is fine if the quality is there. Still this would have raised an eyebrow, only because it screams left over cake scraps. But I was hoping this wasn't the case. So my sister starts to cut the cake, she inserts the knife, and the front falls off lol. Probably because of the put together pieces. The cake was so stale you could use it as a knife holder. We requested pineapple filling and they are normally really good about that. But nope mine had none, and I have had loaded pineapple filling on several cakes out of the front case. I spend money very strategically these days and this $50 purchase was a wasted purchase, straightto the trash. I was embarrassed infront of family & friends. Now the staff here is normally well versed in their customer service skills. I was upset to learn the cake I ordered (triple layer almond, with pineapple filling) was a total bust, "a sweet lovers nightmare". My family and friends are frequent to Haydel's for any given event that requires treats. My last few trips have been subpar to say the least, not sure why though (maybe a new chef)? read more
2 years ago
Haydel's is my King Cake go-to every year. I always hit up their website and order at the end of December and receive my King Cake on the first "legal" day to do so in January. They have great packages they send out with the cake, the history of Mardi Gras, some beads, and you can also order it with all kinds of stuff depending on the year -- their specialty beads, a CD, and other Mardi Gras supplies. They basically send your party directly to your door. This year, I also had the pleasure of going to Haydel's and actually enjoy their in-person location. They have some cute items around the store to buy/peruse as you're waiting in line. I picked up another King Cake, some tchotchkes, and their famed turtle cookies. I wasn't a fan of the turtles as I thought the cookie dried it out too much, but otherwise, I'm such a fan. Definitely worth the stop, or hit up their online shop and have them delivered to your own front door! read more
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3 years ago
We did our cake tasting in store for our wedding. Stephanie was so kind, attentive, and helpful. The butter croissant was stellar. Loved the gifts they have for sale, as well. read more
7 years ago
I have never been disappointed with any of the pastries here. I grabbed a box of petit fours and ooey gooey cakes on the way home and I was satisfied once again. I am a HUGE fan of their petit fours. They're rich and melt in your mouth. I am not a fan of sugar, but I tolerate these for some odd reason. They are definitely sugary though! The icing is light. The ooey gooey cakes are pretty good. There are a few other places AND households that top these but they are still delicious. They're very light. Nice creamy texture in between. I just wish the top had a little more crispiness. Their mock Hubig's pies are also a nice treat. I wouldn't call them a Hubig's pie match, but they are her baked sister! The fillings are on point. I've been buying from this bakery for years, and they still satisfy my sugar cravings whenever I have one! read more
6 years ago
Haydel's Bakery has a great selection of King Cakes, Kringle Cakes, Wedding Cakes, Birthday Cakes and all sorts of other cakes and pies are made in abundance at this dessert wonderland. Cookies, cupcakes, petit fours, fudge, cannolis and pastries are all available in abundance along with a fantastic selection of chocolate candies. If you like delicious cakes, nice pastries, and other special desserts for the holidays Haydel's New Orleans cakes, cookies, pastries and other desserts are sure to interest you. New Orleans has some very unique cakes with our Doberge cake, Russian Cake and King Cake that Haydel's does amazing versions of along with their great Christmas cake the Cajun Kringle Cake. If you need a custom cake for a wedding, birthday, anniversary or any other special event you can certainly get a great one done at Haydel's. They also have a variety of other New Orleans themed gifts and food items. This is a fantastic NOLA place to visit if you're in the mood for sweets and need to get your dessert fix. They also ship many of their items if you want to spread some New Orleans sweet love to others that live outside of New Orleans. My video review is here: https://youtu.be/10IuqrsQH_s read more
2 years ago
I only visit Haydel's during Mardi Gras, they have my favorite king cake! Always fresh with just the right amount of moistness, icing and sugar! Customer service is always great. I'll probably be back a couple more times this season. Until we meet again! read more
2 years ago
3 years ago
Been buying King Cakes and other pastries here since I was a kid! Now I have the King Cakes delivered to me in Texas where I live. I was in the store yesterday and picked up 2 medium King Cakes for the ride back home. The intoxicating smell of fresh baked pastries makes me homesick! The quality of pastries has never wavered and this local family stands by their product. read more
Our office received a beautiful king cake from a former employee who now resides in NOLA. The cake arrived with different colored beads and a castle figurine. The cake was topped with fondant icing and adorned with green, gold, and purple sugar- which matched the beads it came with! It had cinnamon and sugar flavoring inside, which reminded me of a cinnamon roll. However, the icing was way too sweet for me. read more
Yum - think of a King Cake as a cross between cake & bread! It's more on the latter part and the inside in includes swirls of cinnamon with a sweet icing. This particular one is better tasting than the ones my hubs brings from work because of the lemony flavor that really brought it home for me. It comes with beads & a small package of French chicory coffee. I will say, for $54 (includes shipping - when ours arrived part of the icing had slipped off) - it isn't the cheapest and although I liked it, I can't say I'd personally spend this much. This large cake if moderately cut can feed anywhere from 15-20 people. Supposedly, there's a plastic baby hidden in the "cake" - my manager used a knife to stab it and couldn't find it, so not sure of the custom, but if you find the baby it will supposedly bring you 10x good luck for the whole year (just don't go butchering the cake looking for the baby - I can't imagine stabbing a baby brings good fortune)! It's a 3.5/5 for me! read more
3 years ago
I've heard a lot about Haydel's so decided to try a Cream Cheese King Cake. I can say that they produce a solid product. However, it wasn't quite to my taste/preference. For example, they place a small strip of cream cheese on top of the cake. It would have been nice if there was more cream cheese on the cake as a whole. The sugar on the top was way too much in my opinion. I feel that it could have been scaled back some and still be a good product. All of that to say, this is not my first choice but I'd definitely buy again if it was a matter of convenience. read more
7 years ago
Okay, if there is one review you read it should be this in one. Why? Because I planned my wedding from California and got married in New Orleans this past November. Not once did I set foot at my venue prior to the rehearsal, I met my photographer and florist the day of my wedding and we never had the privilege of meeting or even visiting Haydel's bakery before the wedding--WE DID HOWEVER HAVE THE MOST BEAUTIFUL AND DELICIOUS WEDDING CAKE EVER! We didn't get to do a tasting. I went solely off of suggestions from my venue and it was between Haydel's and some other bakery that I don't recall the name of. I do know that when I looked at the Haydel's website and saw how yummy everything looked and how long they have been around--I was like these are our wedding bakers for sure! Through a few emails with pictures and phone calls with Ashley, the sweetest baker on the planet, I was able to confidently set the plans for our wedding cake. My florist provided a few fresh flowers to add to it and oh my gosh it when we finally saw the cake it was stunning! It was everything I had dreamed of and it tasted like fluffy clouds of funfetti magic; exactly what we wanted! To anyone wondering who to go to for a cake...HAYDEL'S is the best! Friendly customer service, they delivered exactly what we wanted, and the cake tasted amazing. We can't wait to order a cake topper for our one year anniversary! Thank you Haydel's! read more
5 years ago
I ordered 2 king cakes and paid extra for next day air on 2/1 for a 2/3 shipment. I did not receive my cakes and I was told it was due to weather delays. My cakes sat in Jackson, MS for about a week and then arrived today (2/9) apparently by horseback since it's only a 5 hour drive. I called to request a refund and I was told it's not their fault. I can microwave my stale cake. To add insult to injury, the boxes are damaged. I am very disappointed in the lack of customer service and that they did not at least send my cakes next day air when the weather cleared. read more
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