The best bakeries & sweet shops in New Orleans

Friendly ice cream shop and coffee bar, serving vegan and dairy-free options, plus gourmet snowballs, ice cream, lattes and affogatos.

3304 Green Acres Rd Unit B (Metairie)

Local ice cream parlor chain serving scoops, sundaes & malts in casual surroundings.

2565 Metairie Rd Ste 104 (Metairie)

Mexican and other exotic ice cream flavors, as well as treats like mangonadas and waffles.

1451 Manhattan Blvd Ste C (Harvey)

Small-batch gelato, Italian flatbreads, crêpes & coffee served in a simple shop with rustic flair.

4500 Magazine St Unit 5

Local ice cream shop, including seasonal flavors, plus milkshakes.

3918 Baronne St

Local ice cream parlor chain serving scoops, sundaes & malts in casual surroundings.

6260 Vicksburg St

Dessert chain serving flavored ice cream, ice & frozen yogurt in the shape of little dots.

2653 Barataria Blvd (Marrero)

Local ice cream parlor chain serving scoops, sundaes & malts in casual surroundings.

4924 Prytania St

Baked goods like croissants, scones and cake, served alongside coffee.

3138 Magazine St D

From classic butter or almond croissants to legit quiches, salads, and croissant or baguette sandwiches, Croissant D'Or Patisserie keeps…

617 Ursulines Ave · ✓ checked Jul 31

Quaint candy shop turning out pralines, chocolates, ice cream and shakes.

305 Royal St

Cupcake shop baking fresh confections, including cupcakes and cookies.

2518 Bayou Rd

Casual cafe for specialty coffee and baked goods for breakfast, brunch and lunch.

726 Julia St

Familiar-favorite eats (sandwiches and salads, quiche) and pastries, plus coffees.

335 Baronne St

Established sweet shop serving coffee, gelato, and other homemade treats in a sophisticated space.

217 Royal St

Shabby-chic bakery featuring wedding cakes, handmade truffles & cupcakes, plus coffee & free WiFi.

725 Magazine St

Traditional store selling chocolates, confections & fudge, as well as original recipe ice cream.

600 Decatur St Ste 106

Laid-back bakery & cafe specializing in king cakes, plus sandwiches, soups, salads & coffee.

3624 Dauphine St

Cake baker designing cakes for weddings and other special occasions, such as birthdays.

4935 Mandeville St

Bakery offering baked goods such as croissants, king cakes, and cookies, plus a patio.

3201 Orleans Ave

Quaint bakery (formerly a deli) focusing on sweet biscuits and European-style pastries, plus coffee, sandwiches and lattes.

801 Frenchmen St

French bakery with decadent pastries, breads, king cakes & sandwiches in a simple storefront space.

4600 Magazine St