Best Dessert in New Orleans

We've collected top 10 mentioned desserts in New Orleans from other articles such as Washington Post, restaurantji.com, Hello Little Home.

Best Dessert in New Orleans

Hansen's Sno-Bliz
Hansen's Sno-Bliz
4.8 (888 ratings)
Family-owned sno-ball stand mainstay since 1939 that's famous for soft shaved ice & homemade syrups.
4801 Tchoupitoulas St, New Orleans, LA 70115, USA
Ice cream shopDessert shop
Mentioned by Washington Post
Why New Orleans is one of America's best food cities
"There are no shortcuts to quality” reads a sign on the cinderblock wall of the city’s most beloved shaver of ice and maker of syrups. Which means you are likely to wait for the pleasure of a creamy-textured snowball, made using a contraption developed in the 1930s by Ernest Hansen and based on sweeteners created by his wife, Mary. Flavors run from old-fashioned cream of nectar to trendy ginger-cayenne."
Mentioned by AFAR Media
Where to Eat in New Orleans
"Hansen’s was started in 1939 by Ernest Hansen, who engineered a loud, homemade machine that shaves the ice to a fineness that many argue is unmatched across the city. (Oh, and they will argue.) The shop is still run with considerable care and..."
Blue Dot Donuts
Blue Dot Donuts
4.6 (280 ratings)
Unique donuts made on-site, such as red velvet cake & bacon maple, draw crowds to this small shop.
4301 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70119, USA
Donut shopDessert shop
Mentioned by Thrillist
The Most Delectable Donut Shops in New Orleans
"It may be a cliche that cops love donuts, but that’s exactly what led to the creation of Blue Dot. Three NOPD officers combined their Chief Wiggum-sized passions for, yeah, coffee and donuts, and the result is a perfect little neighborhood joint stuffed with the classics and a few more creative options. If you want to get triple indulgent, snag the banana cream-filled with Nutella."
Mentioned by Big 7 Travel
The 7 Best Donuts In New Orleans
"But, what makes Blue Dot Donuts one of the places with the best donuts in New Orleans is the passion behind the counter. This hotspot was opened by three New Orleans police officers who simply love donuts. They offer nearly 50 different varieties at any given time, ranging from key limb crumb and wedding cake to pumpkin spice and sweet potato-filled donuts."
Mentioned by hoodline.com
Sweet treats: New Orleans' top 4 spots for doughnuts and beignets
"Over in Mid-City, Blue Dot Donuts features a wide assortment of freshly made glazed, filled, cake, buttermilk and specialty doughnuts. The shop at 4301 Canal St. has earned four stars out of 181 reviews on Yelp. Look for raspberry doughnuts topped with powdered sugar, chocolate iced with coconut, Bavarian cream and an assortment of doughnut holes."
Sucré
Sucré
4.6 (907 ratings)
Exquisite mint-green jewel box of a space serving chocolates, macarons & gelato.
3025 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70115, USA
Dessert shopBakeryCandy storeChocolate shopCoffee shopDessert restaurantGift shopIce cream shopWedding bakery
Mentioned by hoodline.com
5 top spots for desserts in New Orleans
"Next up is the Garden District's Sucré, situated at 3025 Magazine St. With 4.5 stars out of 822 reviews on Yelp, the chocolatier and shop, which offers desserts, macarons and more, has proven to be a local favorite."
Auction House Market
Auction House Market
4.6 (789 ratings)
Hip, airy food hall & market featuring a range of niche vendors with stalls selling eats & drinks.
801 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
RestaurantBreakfast restaurantCocktail barCoffee shopDessert shopEvent venueIndian restaurantSeafood restaurantSushi restaurantVegan restaurant
Mentioned by Eater New Orleans
Where to Drink Cocktails in New Orleans, August 2021
"The team at Warehouse District food hall Auction House has an on-trend new cocktail menu for summer, offering a Kalimotxo that marries the traditional Basque punch and a Whiskey Sour; a Barcelona style G&T with gin, El Guapo tonic, thyme, clove, house tincture, and grapefruit; and the cloudy Pau Hana, made with rum, manzanilla sherry, lime, banana and pimento dram. The bright, plant-filled space makes for a nice setting to sip drinks, and there’s are new happy hour specials weekdays from 4 to 7 p.m."
Mentioned by Hello Little Home
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"I've enjoyed everything from the Yum Woon Sen Noodles at Long Chim Thai Street Food to a Bibimbap Salad at Happy Jaxx to empanadas from Empanola Empanadas at Auction House Market ... all super delicious!"
Piccola Gelateria
Piccola Gelateria
4.7 (424 ratings)
Small-batch gelato, Italian flatbreads, crêpes & coffee served in a simple shop with rustic flair.
4525 Freret St, New Orleans, LA 70115, USA
CafeDessert shopIce cream shopItalian restaurant
Kilwins New Orleans
Kilwins New Orleans
4.6 (556 ratings)
Old-fashioned confectionery chain selling chocolates, ice cream, handmade sweets & gift baskets.
600 Decatur St Suite 106, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
Chocolate shopCandy storeCoffee shopDessert shopIce cream shopPopcorn store
Southern Candymakers - French Market Store
Southern Candymakers - French Market Store
4.5 (95 ratings)
Longtime, family-owned confectionary making handcrafted candies such as fudge, pralines & toffee.
1010 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA
Candy storeChocolate shopDessert shopGift shopNovelty store
Bakers Dozen
Bakers Dozen
4.7 (454 ratings)
No-nonsense neighborhood donut shop with basic eat-in seating & morning-only hours.
3305 Jefferson Hwy, Jefferson, LA 70121, USA
Donut shopBakeryCafeDessert shop
Mentioned by Big 7 Travel
The 7 Best Donuts In New Orleans
"Bakers Dozen serves some of the best donuts in New Orleans, from the traditional classics to more creative creations such as a salty caramel pretzel donut. Everything here is bursting with flavour and some of the finest, most inventive ingredients around. Apple fritters and honeybuns are particularly delicious here, but you should definitely sample one of their seasonal specialty donuts while you’re at it, too."
Mentioned by Thrillist
The Most Delectable Donut Shops in New Orleans
"You have to get here early to get your fix, since they’re only open until 11 am (and closed Mondays and Tuesdays), but this straightforward spot is a favorite of local epicures and chefs for a reason. They make great basics, like the glazed twist, and do them brilliantly. But they also have a little more fun with themed specials, like during Carnival season when they make a mind-blowing donut king cake."
Mentioned by Eater New Orleans
Where To Eat Doughnuts in New Orleans
"Baker's Dozen in Jefferson has set itself apart with creatively themed doughnuts — munch on your favorite super hero for $1.50 — as well as delicious combinations like its sweet and salty caramel pretzel doughnut (pictured). All up, a nice neighborhood spot with lots of regulars."
Gerald's Donuts
Gerald's Donuts
4.2 (817 ratings)
No-frills pit stop with a drive-thru dishing up donuts, breakfast eats & burgers 24 hours a day.
6901 St Claude Ave, Arabi, LA 70032, USA
Donut shopBreakfast restaurantDessert shopRestaurantSandwich shop
Mentioned by Thrillist
The Most Delectable Donut Shops in New Orleans
"Even if you’re not planning a trip out to the Chalmette Battlefield for a morning of history, you’d do yourself a service by planning a stop on the way for a morning pick-me-up at Gerald’s, an old-school bakery that sells new school donuts. Their melt-in-your-mouth sweet dough is the perfect base for giant apple fritters, classic glazed donuts, cinnamon twists, and even more fanciful options like the ones that come covered in M&Ms."
Mentioned by Big 7 Travel
The 7 Best Donuts In New Orleans
"While home to some of the best burgers in Greater New Orleans, locals love heading to Gerald’s Donuts for a quality sugar rush any time of day. They’re open 24 hours, so you’re never too far from one of their sweet, sugary treats. They also once took fifth place in the New Orleans King Cake Contest."
Southern Candymakers - Main Store
Southern Candymakers - Main Store
4.7 (786 ratings)
Handcrafted confections, including Southern pralines, draw crowds to this family-owned candy store.
334 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
Candy storeChocolate shopDessert shopGift shopNovelty store
Mentioned by BigBoyTravel.com
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"About Pralines: New Orleans isn’t known for many sweets, but we love Pralines (praw-leens). These pecan-filled caramels are melted down and worked over until they almost look like chocolates. They are a refreshing twisting on the standard chocolate pecans found elsewhere in the United States."

Best Street Markets in New Orleans

French Market Corporation
French Market Corporation
4.4 (869 ratings)4 (2056 ratings)
Open-air-market selling a range of products, including produce, jewelry & souvenirs, since 1791.
1235 N Peters St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA
Flea marketShoppingFlea & Street Markets
Mentioned by 10Best
places to shop vintage, antiques, art and more in New Orleans
"The French Market is a bustling, open-air shopping center that can hold up over 220 vendors on a given day. You can shop for paintings, clothing and specialty items while enjoying the famous New Orleans street music and smells of fresh gumbo and jambalaya. The market has a ton of history, having existed on the same piece of land for more than 200 years."
Mentioned by Travel + Leisure
New Orleans Travel Guide
"Address: 700-1010 Decatur StreetNew Orleans, LA 70130Phone: (504) 636-6400Website. French Market is a popular open-air market and food hall in New Orleans. The space has permanent food stalls serving local étouffée, char-broiled oysters, crawfish, and more."
Palace Market Frenchmen
Palace Market Frenchmen
4.7 (353 ratings)4.5 (169 ratings)
619 Frenchmen St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA
Art galleryShoppingNight marketFlea & Street Markets
Mentioned by 10Best
places to shop vintage, antiques, art and more in New Orleans
"A beacon of locally made art and jewelry on Frenchmen Street since 2013, this evening market is open nightly from 7 pm to midnight or 1, depending on crowds. Right next door to the Spotted Cat and in the heart of the Frenchmen Street nuttiness, this brightly lit marketplace boasts a revolving roster of serious artists creating everything from sculptures made from flatware to Impressionist style streetcar scenes and inventive offbeat t-shirt designs. This is where locals in the know buy their gifts and art for the wall and wearing."
Mentioned by lyft.com
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"Featuring handmade goods and artwork made entirely by local artists. Browse art, find gifts and meet local artisans. Take a break from the clubs to hangout in one of the outdoor living rooms and take in the ambience of the market and the fun of Frenchmen Street!"
Anatolian Silver
Anatolian Silver
5 (11 ratings)5 (56 ratings)
1235 N Peters St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA
Flea marketShoppingFlea & Street Markets

Best Pastries in New Orleans

Sacred Grinds Coffee House
Sacred Grinds Coffee House
4.6 (226 ratings)
Funky cafe with spooky decor, offering locally roasted coffee & views of historical cemeteries.
5055 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70119, USA
Coffee shopCafeEspresso barPastry shopTea house
avenue cafe
avenue cafe
4.6 (433 ratings)
Eclectic coffee shop in casual surroundings with sandwiches, pastries, fresh-squeezed juice & beer.
1907 St Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
Coffee shopBreakfast restaurantCafeEspresso barJuice shopPastry shopSandwich shopTea house
Who Dat Coffee Cafe
Who Dat Coffee Cafe
4.7 (1011 ratings)
Eclectic spot with sidewalk seats featuring Cajun-style cafe eats, plus espresso drinks & cocktails.
2401 Burgundy St, New Orleans, LA 70117, USA
Breakfast restaurantBrunch restaurantCafeCajun restaurantCocktail barCoffee shopEspresso barPastry shop

Top Best American Restaurants in New Orleans

Surrey's Café & Juice Bar
Surrey's Café & Juice Bar
4.7 (1547 ratings)
American & Latin breakfast/lunch fare plus fresh-squeezed juices draw crowds at this quaint cafe.
1418 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
American restaurantBreakfast restaurant
Mentioned by VacationIdea
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"A favorite with the locals, Surrey's Café & Juice Bar is a casual eatery that serves fresh-squeezed juices, organic, and specialty coffees and freshly baked pastries as well as light and healthy fare for breakfast and lunch. Boasting two locations – one in the lower Garden shopping district on Magazine Street and one on Napoleon Avenue in Uptown – Surrey's Café & Juice Bar’s menu has favorites such as huevos rancheros with eggs, black beans, tortillas, and plenty of chilies smothered in a richly flavored mole sauce and the signature muffuletta, which is packed with cheese, salami, ham, and olive salad. The family-friendly cafés are decorated with plush plants, whimsical artwork, and regional music, and they are open for breakfast and lunch seven days a week."
Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers
Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers
4.3 (304 ratings)
Fast-food chain specializing in fried chicken fingers, crinkle-cut fries & Texas toast.
500 Port of New Orleans Pl # FC242, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
Fast food restaurantAmerican restaurantChicken restaurantFried chicken takeawayTakeout RestaurantSouthern restaurant (US)
Mentioned by NOLA Weekend
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"Since its launch in Baton Rouge, Raising Cane’s has grown a household name, and the sauce is the thing of legends. Now, Nation’s Restaurant News named the chicken finger masters the fastest-growing chain in the nation for 2017. Check them out at any of their numerous locations across the city."
St James Cheese Company - Warehouse District
St James Cheese Company - Warehouse District
4.7 (628 ratings)
Bustling sandwich shop & market supplying gourmet Bries, blues, Gruyères & a cheese education.
641 Tchoupitoulas St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
American restaurantCheese shopDeliGourmet grocery storeSandwich shop
Mentioned by Thrillist
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"UptownWhat you’re getting: The Mini MooFeeling a little bit peckish for some cheesy comestibles?. You can’t do much better than St. James when it comes to cheese shops in NOLA. And if you have a finski in your pocket, you can get its Mini Moo, a cute little grilled number on wheat filled with melty Hook’s cheddar and served with fruit and chips."
Mentioned by Hello Little Home
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"Cheese lovers rejoice, because St. James Cheese Company is the perfect place to indulge in a gooey grilled cheese, delicious salad, and a glass of wine or beer. I love their pimento cheese!. They also stock gourmet groceries, making this the perfect place to pick up afternoon snacks or picnic supplies."
Mentioned by Travel + Leisure
New Orleans Travel Guide
"A local favorite in New Orleans, St. James Cheese Company has an extensive, high-end array of fromage. Visit St. James at either their uptown or Warehouse District venues for a few artisanal goods—and grab a sandwich to go while you’re there."

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