What a lovely little cafe! Bright space, elegant decor, and offering a cool spot to escape the…read moreheat! Looked like tables for a nice meetup spot towards the back, but we chose to sit at the smaller tables along a bench up front. We dropped in for a little sweet treat after a nice dinner, and I'm glad we did. The attendant was friendly and very generous with the scoops of ice cream my kids ordered. She and the other gentleman made quick work of our dopio espressos. I tried the pistachio and raspberry cake, and it was delicious. Not too sweet, a bit rich for me. They have some really beautiful macarons and other pastries. I am not a fan of the flavor of the espresso, but it was hot and did the job.

Cute dessert/cafe. I came after lunch and just wanted something cold and sweet so I went with a kid…read moresized gelato and got the cherry flavoured one and that was rich and delicious! I also got a strawberry macaron to go. It was pretty dead when I went around 2pm. Such a cute spot just to hang out and sip on some coffee and munch on some treats. I wouldn't mind coming back again to try more gelato flavours. They take card only not cash friendly.

Food is excellent. Everything is freshly prepared. We came in on a weekday. The biscuits are made…read morein house, granola can be ordered gluten free. Portions are good. Service is excellent, servers are very attentive. The restaurant is on the corner, easy to get to. The restaurant has a counter for bakery items and coffee if you want to grab something quick. The restaurant is a good size and nicely decorated.

Stopped in for a late lunch. The service was excellent. Very attentive and friendly…read more I ordered the WJ Cobb Salad. The salad dressing was a little bland, but the addition of some Crystal hot sauce cranked it up a notch. I added blackened chicken to the salad, and it was tasty. The chai latte I ordered was well made with a good amount of spice. I would definitely go back.

After walking around Frenchman St, I knew I needed a pick me up and luckily Ayu Bakehouse was close…read moreby. We were also seeking solace from the heat and the humidity, it was a really really warm day in October. I ended up choosing a chocolate babka and ordered an iced matcha latte with lavender. I wish they had more seats inside because I was dreading having to go back outside to sit, drink and eat my food. Service was fast and friendly, my matcha came out so quickly, my matcha came out perfect exactly what I wanted. I basically chugged it down, it gave me the right amount of energy and kept me cool while we walked to get a streetcar back to our hotel. My husband said that the babka was really good, he ate most of it and he said it was really tender and that it was pretty flavorful.

We got there at 10:45 AM on a Monday and there was a random wave of people in line. However, it…read moredied down after that. I loved the Kaya button. Delicious coconut flavor! I had a bite of my husband's chocolate Babka and it was pretty good too. I also got the egg salad sandwich to go and ate it for lunch while wandering the French Quarter. The croissant was flaky, the slices of cucumber and tomato were fresh. My only complaint was that there was diced red onion in the egg salad with which gave it an overwhelmingly pungent onion flavor. Other than that, it was good. The kaya buns alone would bring me back! Oh and the service was good; they were slammed but very patient.

This was my first time, I was patiently waited upon and all my questions were asked. The service…read morewas great and the food was tasty!

Really tasty savories and sweets. Good, flaky pastries. Delicious sesame latte, and rose water…read morelatte. Nice, friendly and efficient service. Loved it.

You need to try these! (3.5 Green Stars) Arriving in New…read moreOrleans for the first time, I walked past Café Du Monde on Decatur St. and decided that it wasn't for me. Even the people (on Amtrak) who recommended it did so half-heartedly - "visit CDM once, just to get it out of the way." Anyway, I quickly learned that Loretta's is the place (one of the places) for memorable beignets. Loretta's praline-filled beignets are amazing, really. I still think about them, a month later. Yes, they're sweet, so I think at least one (ideally, two) of the three beignets in an order should be saved for later. They're excellent cold too ;) I'm also rating Loretta's Authentic Pralines 4/5 Green Stars for social and environmental impact, based on the following: * Black-owned business (unlike CDM). Loretta Harrison was the first African American woman to own a praline company in New Orleans. After Loretta passed in 2022, the Harrison's family (who still own the business) released a statement that Loretta was "a proud entrepreneur who advocated for local business owners, cultural and culinary arts, and civil liberties for all." * Beignets are sold on a simple piece of parchment paper in a paper bag (all compostable). * Sourcing isn't disclosed or discussed (seems common in this business/city). * Like most beignets, they are not vegan. I've now learned of a couple of places that make vegan beignets so I'll try them next time. Actually I did visit one of them later (2 Phat Vegans) but didn't notice that they make beignets - D'oh!

First and foremost, the food here was delicious! My girlfriend and I visited this place because we…read moresaw it on TikTok. Many people said that they served great pralines and crab beignets, so that is what we tried. And let me tell you that both were BOMB! Especially the crab beignets. They were one of the most delicious things that I tried while on our trip. They are smaller, but are very filling. Not to mention, the staff were super nice as well! They were extremely patient (considering it was our first time there) and gave us their suggestions on what we should get. Also, the ambience was very inviting. The shop is located at the end of the French Market, right on the corner of where you enter/exit coming in from the Main Street. Overall, we really enjoyed ourselves! Highly recommend!

Everything I ordered from Levee Baking was PHENOMENAL!!! I'm sad at this very moment that they are…read moreclosed lol but I'm coming BACK on Thursday. The items I bought have not left my brain and for that, I will continue to share the goodness about this wonderful little place!!!

I stopped by Levee this morning, and it was entirely worth being late to work for. The staff is…read moreincredibly energetic, friendly, and engaging, setting a great tone from the moment you walk in. The bakery has a light, airy, and intentional vibe that balances the rigorous standards of a serious artisan kitchen with the warmth of a local neighborhood spot. The baked goods are truly some of the best in New Orleans. The technical execution is flawless, and you can taste the high standards in every item. My absolute must-haves are the breakfast sandwiches and the croissants. The crisp, buttery layers are perfect. Highly recommend!

This family-owned business has been a New Orleans institution since 1905. In fact, its name is…read morestill imprinted in the sidewalk tiles of its former location at 617 Ursulines. The establishment began as an ice cream parlor selling handmade gelato but has since expanded to include pastries, desserts, espresso, cappuccinos, & lattes. The shop embodies the old-world charm of Sicily, and everything is authentically produced in small batches from high-quality local ingredients. The first gelato flavor that founder Angelo Brocato first produced & sold was Torroncino - a vanilla-based gelato with cinnamon & ground almonds. It's still served in their shop today. Locals love their handmade gelato, Italian ices, & desserts - as do I. My favs are the cannoli and signature Italian pastries. I'm also a big fan of the Spumoni, which is served in slices (as it should be). Sadly, Angelo Brocato III passed on July 22nd at the age of 85. His burial was private but the locals gathered for a big celebration to honor his life and the joy he brought to them over the years.

Angelo Brocato - New Orleans International Airport…read more Date: September 21, 2026 Location: Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) Stopped at Angelo Brocato early this morning before my flight and picked up a banana nut muffin ($4.68) and a coffee ($2.75). The coffee was good, and the banana nut muffin tasted fresh and was a nice quick breakfast before heading to my gate. Nothing particularly outstanding, but everything was good and did the job. There was also a $0.27 credit-card surcharge, and with tax and tip my total came to $9.97. Overall, a decent airport option for a quick coffee and something to eat.

Favorite patisserie in Nola and that's saying a ton because every place I tried had amazing baked…read moregoods and coffee. Right in French Quarter, this place is huge, has a great selection of breakfasts and even lunches (salads and sandwiches) in addition to having some classic baked goods like croissants and cakes. I got a blueberry croissant and a latte and both were amazing! Service was friendly.

Excellent croissant breakfast sandwich. That's exactly how the scrambled eggs should be prepared…read morewith the proper flavor and texture! The almond croissant was even better. Delicious and beautiful latte. The price is right. Great service too. There is plenty of seating in the light-filled space. I did not venture to the patio out back, but there is seating there too.

all of the desserts they have are amazing. i especially like the mango sorbet. the cupcakes are…read morealso good and pretty big.

Tables were dirty when we walked in. Coffee was bath water warm. Tiramisu was good, S'mores bar was…read morevery rich, and the Salted Caramel gelato was delicious. Staff wasn't very friendly and seemed irritated that they had to take our order...

Do yourself a favor, go to this bakery! We were in town for our aunt's 65th birthday and ordered…read moreher a key lime chantilly cake and it was SO GOOD! It blew all of our socks off and no one could stop talking about how delicious it was for days! Also worth mentioning how easy the process was and how friendly the service was. I will be finding an excuse to celebrate every time I come to NOLA so I can keep ordering cakes from Bywater Bakery!

Excellent cake! Get…read morea cupcake. My wife ordered a wedding cake cupcake and it was so good. It has an almond flavor that is just killer it made the whole experience. Super moist and delicious. We also ordered a boudin kolache that was good but the dough was just a bit sweet for me. My son would have loved it. It also could have used a touch more sausage. Some bites were just dough. We did find a pleasant surprise sour sop juice! So tasty. The interior and exterior fit the Bywater perfectly such a quaint friendly place. Small but we had no problem finding a seat and there are a few tables outside to sit at if ya wanna. The folks behind the counter were super friendly and they had one of the best t shirts i have seen in a while. They didn't have my size though, maybe next time. Overall a bit of a walk for us but definitely on our places to visit regularly.