5 to Try: Bakeries
By Citysearch Editors, New Orleans
Craving chocolate cake, freshly baked bread or a flaky pastry? Indulge in decadent carbs at these top New Orleans bakeries.
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Gambino's Bakery
4821 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Metairie, LA
This local syndicate bakes bang-up King Cakes during Mardi Gras. -
Angelo Brocato Ice Cream
214 N Carrollton Ave, New Orleans, LA
Old-fashioned ice cream parlor in Mid-City churns out classic Italian pastries and addictive cookies. -
La Boulangerie
4526 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA
Neighborhood French bakery serves crisp-crusted baguettes and rich, flaky pastries to its dedicated clientele. -
Cafe du Monde
800 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA
French Quarter landmark fries up perfect beignets--light, fluffy with just a dusting of powdered sugar.

