Reviews of Gracious Bakery + Cafe. (Bakery) in New Orleans (Louisiana).

Gracious Bakery + Cafe

256 Reviews

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1000 S Norman C Francis Parkway #100, New Orleans, LA 70125, United States

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This place has a very good rate, they treat their customers well and you’ll feel welcome, super recommended

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Reviews of Gracious Bakery + Cafe

Brooke Zeno

Food was wonderful, everything was clean, but the service was outstanding! There were even a few gluten free options (did not discuss if they were celiac safe, as my husband was not with us.) The chocolate coconut bear claw was so light and flaky my daughter ate it in layers. Definitely worth a stop for tasty treats or a meal!

Amy Bourgea

Loved this cute cafe. We had lunch here and both ate hand pies which were delicious! We also had cookies and bought baked goods for breakfast the next day. All of it was awesome!

Kanetra Tillotson

Found out about this place from my manager so I went with a coworker to pick up some lunch. Everything we tried was so good the Ham & Cheese croissant, the Curry Lentil hot pie, the Pesto Parm cruffin. The ladies that run the place are great as well. Happy to add it to my list of favs near work!

Kimberly Gagnet

This place is amazing! I found Gracious Bakery after an aerial class at Crescent City Aerial Arts nearby. The bacon, egg and cheese biscuit with pesto is to die for. The banana nut bread is so moist (sorry, I know that’s a gross word lol). I just got a blueberry cream cheese turnover to-go so I’ll have to update on how that is. The iced caramel latte is also delicious! Shanice is so kind and welcoming. We come back most of the time just to see her! Gracious also appears to be LGBTQ+ friendly with a NOLA pride flag inside.

Julia Near and Far

None of the bakery items I tried was overly sweet at the Gracious Bakery and Cafe. The Salted Caramel Cupcake was one of the best cupcakes I've ever tasted. The Almond Croissant was delicious.

Aaron Hanz

I've been wanting to get here for a while since I've heard good things. Went today and found a surprisingly busy cafe. I go for the pastry and found a solid selection with a few interesting twists like the guava/cream cheese turnover. The chocolate croissant with carmel filling was really delicious. Lots of options for more meal oriented pastries. They were out of the brew I wanted so I had to go with another, however I don't expect the world to quit turning for that. I'll certainly go back if I'm in the area...

Elliot Ernst

Staff go above and beyond here and I’ve never made a visit to gracious without being blown away by at least one of the tasty treats they have on display. Please go and order at least a couple things you wouldn’t normally and you will not be disappointed.

Pranabesh Das (Pranav)

Liked their pastries. Beerclaws are great. Minutes walk from the office, going to be a place of regular visit. Will update after trying a few more times.

William Connelly

This bakery is amazing! Ladies behind the counter were really friendly! The croissants are soo flakey and tasty lol My favorite was the Almond Croissant!

Beck Wehrle

The smashed chickpea sandwich is in the top 5 sandwiches I've ever eaten. The chickpea and dill combo was delicious, the bread had a crunch on the outside and was soft inside. The flavors combined magnificently. I only wish I'd had a chance to try some of the desserts!

Trevor Perkins

high-quality pastries! So good!

Yvonne Simpson

If I workes in the office building where Gracious is located, I'd have to pace myself beacuse everything we had here was delicious! Check out the praline pastries and grab a couple of still delicious day-old treats on you way out.

Briana Amor Rivero

BEST BAKERY IN TOWN!!! I’ve been going there a couple times a week since I found them. My favorite things: morning bun 😭, curry lentil puff, banana bread is my kids absolute fav, ginger cookies are insane, breakfast sandwich is like $6 but tastes like a million bucks, and their chicken pot pie is incredible.. my dad and husband get so excited every time I bring them one. Haven’t tried everything yet but I’m working on it!!! A+++++

Eileen Gardner

Cute place. Nice outdoor area. But why put a form molded egg white onto a delicious fried biscuit with cheese? Not impressed by the food at all.

Mike Spongili (Mike)

My friend was picking up a cake from Gracious so we decided to have breakfast. She had the egg and cheese bagel and enjoyed it thoroughly, and she's from New Jersey, so she's used to good bagels. I had the avocado toast, which isn't something I usually get, with pickled onions and greens, and it was messy but delicious, I'd definitely get it again.

Neesa Johnson

Very pleasant. New person was training and the trainer was very helpful to her. I am always happy giving my business to them at All the locations. The food us always on point and service 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 …

Solomon Burke

I had a chicken salad sandwich, it was ok. I also had some of their cookies. They were good as well. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Over all it was decent experience.

Adriana Romo

Best ham and cheese croissant ever tasted. Layering and flaking on the crossaint was spot on. Blueberry muffin was like taking a bite from a cloud... perfection!

David Buckingham

The Queen Cake version of the King Cake is probably my favorite king cake in the city. It's a lighter, more airy cake with a frosting that doesn't over do it. The sandwiches I've had were all very good. The granola is good too. Best to eat it fast or maybe put it in an airtight container when you get it home because it will go stale faster than other store bought granola. Great for Saturday or Sunday breakfast!

andrea daniel

Love love love this place. I love the atmosphere. I love the iced coffee. I love the pastries. The sweet cruffin is great. The Warm Cheddar + Green Onion Biscuit Sandwich is where it's at! I have just one complaint. The PB+J didn't work. The bread was all wrong, kind of dry. The PB & J were both spread on too thin.

David Brooks

I am super addicted to their breakfast sandwich. I get it with eggs, cheddar cheese and pesto on a biscuit. I dunno how they pull it off but the eggs are so super fluffy every time. It's hard not to wolf it down the moment I get it even though it's boiling hot from the kitchen. If you get it as take out they wrap it in foil so it stays warm. It was still piping hot after I got it home one those morning in Feb 2021 when the temps were in the high 20s. I'm also a big fan of their ice chai with Oatly oat milk. It's got the perfect blend of smooth spies that make up the ideal ice chai. They have a buncha other stuff like coffee and a big selection of pastries which are all delectable but I am hooked on their breakfast sandwich and the ice chai combo these days. Oh! They also have tables you can eat out outside too.

Rachel Cooke

Shockingly mediocre. I have had the salmon sandwich, the grilled cheese, a bagel and a salted caramel cupcake. Everything was bland and under seasoned. The grilled cheese was soggy and covered by old greasy potato chips. The salmon tasted old and the beets over powered everything else on the sandwich. I couldn't even finish it. The cupcake was stale but had good flavor. The bagel was alright. I want to love this place but it just isn't there yet. The bread for the sandwich was really well made.

Emily Danielson

Bagels, bear claws and flavors all amazing. Fresh and refreshing. Kind humans behind it all, this place will hit your spot.

Agreen Thistle

Absolutely delicious, fresh fare. A wonderful selection of pastries, sandwiches and *so* much more! *FREE* public wifi! Did l mention the coffee? Fresh and tasty! Plus a huge selection of other fine beverages. All served efficiently and yes, very graciously. I would *literally* not have survived had Gracious Bakery not been so...gracious. l happen to also know for a fact that this fine establishment donates all "day-olds" (which are still fresh!) to local charities and not- for-profit organizations. THANK YOU, GRACIOUS! ;)

Wendy R

This bakery and cafe looked fairly new. Very clean. We stopped here for some breakfast pastries before catching our morning flight home. Staff are friendly and welcoming. Food is reasonably priced. The ham and cheese crossiant tasted great!

Ryan Marek

Talk about clutch location near mid City. Everything is delicious, from coffee to pastries to the amazing looking moon pie king cake. Salmon bagel with cream cheese is killer. Staff very nice and not your typical pretentious barista

Jay Kim

My wife and I love Gracious and stopped off recently to look for cupcakes, but ended up walking out with a bunch of other treats (blueberry scone and chocolate peanut butter donut). We actually first came here about 5 years ago to order their delicious "kruffins' as wedding favors and are so glad to see that they've done so well and expanded to other locations.

Linda m

Absolutely delicious! The chocolate croissant and salted caramel croissant are fantastic. Also had the chicken pot pie and smoked ham & apple sandwich. Everything was really good in a cute place

Tim G

I think we're over this place. Mediocre quiche with very little flavor, that somehow required - get this - FIFTEEN MINUTES to "warm up" when no one else was in line or waiting on food. And it wasn't even warm enough to warrant the request. When asked whether the pastry contains lard, the answer came back just as blandly, "I don't know." Sorry guys. You had a good run.

Erin Backus

Delicious breakfast. Great selection of breads and pastries. I was glad that they had warm breakfast options as well. It did up being a tad expensive for my family of five to eat a quick breakfast. But, that being said... I'd go back!

Jasmine Chalai Brown

Amazing atmosphere and the best hibiscus iced tea. The staff is so amazing that coming in before meetings and classes for the day has become a pleasant addition to my morning. The music also has a good variety and isn't distractingly loud.

L E

I have yet to visit the cafe, but im giving 5 stars just for the pecan pie that was given to me. Even a few days old, Its was BY FAR the heartiest, richest pie ive ever had & not overly sweet. Crust is thin, flakey, buttery & pecans clustered 2 inches deep. Sooooo gooood...

Gorden Family

From the staff to the food it was AMAZING.

Jocelyn Duncan

Hands down the best baked goods in town. Cutest little staff people. Location and atomsphere isn't the best foot traffic wise but it's worth the visit for the croissants alone.

Jen R

Visited during a girls trip to New Orleans June/July 2017 Absolutely LOVE this place ! Coffee, food and friendly service is fabulous! I personally recommend the Smoked Ham Sandwich (w/ pecan cheddar spread, house-made pepper jelly and apple slices on a baguette)...ONE OF THE MOST DELICIOUS SANDWICHES I HAVE EVER EATEN !

Justin Kray

This is the place to get what is probably the best croissant in the City! They have several varieties, but I like the Pain au Chocolat and Ham & Cheese croissant the best. Good place to study. They have a "breakfast happy hour" from 10-11am M-F, where you can get a free small coffee with a pastry, or $1 off an egg sandwich, or $2 off a salmon bagel

Abril Cabrera

Almond croissant was heavenly. My French baguette was a little burnt and hard so there's room for improvement there. Still five stars because service and everything else was great.

mark gongora

Wonderful place went on my lunch break to go get some food then I wanted some dessert I looked on there photos online and everything looked good honestly, well after I ate I headed over there , I parked went in and looked around very nice place of business , then something looked to good to pass up , BOSTON CREAM PIE people omg so good luckily it was the last one hehehe, I paid for it and I sat down and enjoyed it omg so good the flavors of everything out together , especially the hint of orange so good !!!! Thank you gracious bakery and I will be seeing y'all soon again!!!

Johannah White

Gracious is a lunchtime savior next to Xavier. The patisserie is hard to turn down when you're supposed to be choosing your lunch. Great coffee and very consistently friendly service, especially Allison.

Leslie Molson

I've started coming here more regularly, and Gracious is now go-to place for coffee, bread, and sweets. Everything is much more delicious than it needs to be, and the people who work there not be friendlier. I just a hand pie I bought there earlier, and I swear to god I am high from it.

Bradley Charlesworth

The BEST ice coffee in New Orleans. Hands down. Gracious may be known for their pastries and bread but the ice coffee is strong an velvety. Stop reading this review and go.

Tanishia Tinson

If I could give more than five stars I would! With a large open space, fresh tasty food and a lovely staff, this place is my favorite place to meet up with my woman's group. There is plenty of free street parking which is a plus for the NOLA area. This place is off the beaten path for the Feret and Magazine Street lovers, but nonetheless it provides the airy, upbeat vibe that those streets provide. If you have a large group meeting (approx 10), then this placd would ve a great fit for you too.

James Guenther

Gracious Bakery is a New Orleans owned and operated company with a real focus on giving back to the community. It is one of my top places to go for coffee and ice coffee in the city.

Lewis R

Simply the best bread in the New Orleans area. This bread has the closest texture and flavor replicating the baguettes you might enjoy in Paris. FYI: These baguettes are available at the bakery on Jeff Davis and at Martin's Wine Cellar.

Diane Pendleton

Gracious Bakery has delicious food and very sweet staff. It wouldn't be a complete visit without a stop at this bakery.

Ghost of a Chance

Gracious is the perfect name for this place! Quality baked goods and good coffee as well as a surprisingly full menu. Highly recommend it.

Cory Fontenot

The baked goods are beautiful and not overly sweet. We were thoroughly impressed by the quality of the croissant. So many layers.

Nola Mech

This place has the best croissant in town. Their almonds croissants is a must have

Shannon Ingram

Great baked goods and coffee. The lamination on the bear claws was amazing.

Jo C

I should've taken a pic of my food but it smelled so good a had to eat it up. Will be returning and taking a pic before my first bite.

Barry Brunet

Sweets are good not great, but it's the savory fare that really makes Gracious stand out. Amazing breakfast sandwiches, lunch options, and baked goods.

Food Republic

In a somewhat strange location in Gert Town/Mid-City, this small café serves coffees made with local small-batch roaster French Truck Coffee as well as exceptional breads and desserts. Pastry chef Megan Forman is a New Orleans native who honed her skills at Bayona and Sucre before opening this café and sweets spot in 2012. Fresh baked breads vary daily, but are consistently killer in signature sandwiches like smoked ham with pecan-cheddar spread and pepper jelly

Michael

Even if the service wasn't excellent, and even if the location wasn't convenient… If everything about this place was awful (which it isn't!), The French baguettes would still be worth all of that. You have to go here. There simply no place better for rustic baguettes. I guarantee it.

Thomas A

This place is amazing every time I go, which I try to once a week. Delicious pastries, good drinks and great service.

Christopher Steinman

Charming minimalist inside..few nice outdoor table/chairs...Barista was upbeat and engaging

CoonFisher CF

Great service even better products

Sarah Daigle

Stopped in before a meeting for a quick bite. Holy delicious pastry! Reasonably priced and fantastically friendly and lovely staff.

elizabeth milam

The staff was super friendly and the lemon bars and cheese cake bombs were delicious.

Malia Balas

Amazing decadent pastries with light and flaky lamination and beautiful flavor combinations. Also the best King Cake I've eaten

Jared Jones

Cool spot with some good stuff for breakfast, brunch, or take home pastries and bread. You can taste the difference between this store and a grocery bakery and I'll take it 100% of the time

Meg Bloodworth

I go there almost daily. Fantastic service, great coffee, and delicious food/baked goods!

Amy

Delicious pastries and desserts along with salads and sandwiches. If I wasn't worried about my waistline I'd eat here all the time.

Andy Greenhouse

Wonderful variety of pastries and goodies of all kinds. Welcoming and comfortable dinning room.

Tony Thomas

Very quiet coffeeshop which is hard to find these days. Ample seating and great food. A little pricey though.

Jane Thomas

cannot beat the pastries and sandwiches at gracious. truly one of my favorite low key spots in new orleans

Ashley Thomas

Friendly people and great food!

Jessica Clinard

Wow....went there for an interview but instead found a jem and new coffee spot....its coffee is amazing all localy bought and the prices super low. I would give it more stars if I could.

Miliss McKay Christman

Love the service the most. Pastries always delicious. Coffee very good

Bradley Pierson

All I have had is the iced coffee which is fantastic, but the food looks amazing as well.

Lori Knight

Delicious chicken salad even with the golden raisins that I do not like!!

Ryan Cook

You absolutely have to try the savory cruffin. It's a really nice treat that you can share with a friend.

elizabeth gaulon

Caramel chocolate cake was good but very rich

Thomas Steffen

Friendly staff and terrific sanwiches and salads. The bakery goods are awesome.

Maggie

Best breakfast sandwich I've ever had! And I've been to France. Twice.

Leslie B. Gubitz

Good atmosphere and food. Please bring back soy milk.

Harry Morse

Good but not great coffee; exceptional pastries.

Kiril Johnson

Best iced coffee in the city and their pastries and sandwiches are delicious.

DJB37

Best croissants around. Awesome King Cakes too!

Unique Lee

Good food. A bit pricey compared to other local bakeries.

Alaa Fallatah

I go there every weekend, nice staff, delicious breakfast, and clean space.

Elizabeth Treacy

Yummy roasted red pepper and italian sausage soup! Very hearty

Brett Bauman

Great pastries, coffee, and a always happy to see you staff.

Gerard Atkins

Very nice staff; makes a morning feel good...

elena evans

Croissant was buttery and flaky just like in Paris! Yummy!!

Valerie Bouldin

Smiling faces + superb customer service + a blueberry fritter = Panera who?

Karrie Pennington

Great pastries, friendly service, delicious coconut cake.

Dennis Patrick

Great coffee and awesome Baristas...

Tim Wilsey

Awesome, amazing, fresh, and delicious, can't say enough good things.

Charlottle Sykes

they have the best bacon n cheese croissant.

Aaron Giambattista

Amazing pastries, friendly staff and great coffee.

Raul Garcia Jr

Awesome place! Great food and excellent service.

Hiep Nguyen

Yummy! Love their baguettes, sandwiches, and pastries.

Evan Trapani

I've been here many times and have never had anything that hasn't been terrific

SHELEEN JONES

Great host

Joe Lahatte

good coffee..great employees..super pastries

Alex Mikulich

Great quiet cafe with space and tasty bakery!

Mindy

Yum! Morning Glory muffin is awesome!

Angela Trabona Pinsonat

Unicorn cookies and pecan tarts!! Delish!!

Wayne Boyko

Great place for sandwiches, soup, and baked goods.

Cheryl Bauman

Great Service - wonderful pastries.

Marti Scheel

Great coffee, bread, and friendly service

Jason Joubert

They have decent food and coffee.

Marissa Allweiss

Great chai tea and awesome pastries

trey wiggins

Good sandwiches and bakery selection.

Jamie Cousin

Best croissant ive ever had

Angelia Bennett-Eudy

Hard to find, but the food was worth the effort!

Andrew Dodenhoff

One of the top bakeries in NOLA.

April Lawton

I cannot stop saying this.....every....single....thing... Is amazeballs!

Beth Larkin

Good king cake, reasonable prices

John Nguyen

Best king cakes in the city!!

Clint Nunez

Talented front and back of house Staff!

Lenny Feller

Excellent baguette and babka

Juan Prado

Great salmon bagel

TIM LOPEZ

one of the best...a favorite !!

Megan Messina (RobotboySU Superfan237)

Love ❤️

F Thornton

Best muffs in town

Emily L

Wonderful customer service!

CC Chapman

Best baguettes in the city!

DD Myles

Awesome service!

gnome computer workshop

nom nom nom.... so good!

BigBlueSky

Yummy!

Steve Schlicht

Always the best!

Terrilyn Cunningham

Good breakfast and lunch.

Joe Johnson

Nice but expensive

John Christman

Excellent as usual!!

Esther Phelps

Love

Celeste Griffin

Good bread

Caroline Obregon

Great service

Christian Montesdeoca

Love this place!

Lorenzo Johnson

Good deserts

Kerwin Reddix

Delicious pastries

Amal W.J.E

Great price points for great baked goods.

Christophe Pilut

(Translation) Delicious French-inspired pastry ;-) (Original) Delicious French-inspired pâtisserie ;-)

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