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Ayu Bakehouse

4.7Google rating(834 reviews)
Ayu Bakehouse

Known For

Seasonal bakes surrounded by florals and soft morning light

Ayu Bakehouse fills its bright, airy space with floral decor and baked goods that look almost too considered to eat — almost. It's a local favorite that rewards repeat visits as the seasonal menu keeps shifting.

🕐Best time to visit: Early weekday mornings before the display case empties

801 Frenchmen St, New Orleans, LA 70117, USA

Our Take

Ayu Bakehouse operates on the sell-out-by-10am schedule that signals a bakery is doing something genuinely right, with flaky pastries set against a bright, floral-forward room that's as pleasant to sit in as the food is to eat. It's a neighborhood gem with real devotion behind it.

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801 Frenchmen St, New Orleans, LA 70117, USA

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