red velvet cake rich memorable cream.........not greasy well-balaced flavor nice cute place Friendly staff :) read more

Gracious Bakery + Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

3.5/5 specialty bakery but alvin, it's pricey carbz! yah gurl, i know. but it's also delicious and sometimes you gotta be fancy so hush. an expansion of their time-tested operation, this little spot is closeby to home and is en route to my first meetings of the day. which means there's a chance i'll bring you pastry, and there's a stronger chance it will be delicious. the staff are pretty chill (one even tried to strike a truly, genuine conversation, which these days is funny), and there's ample seating. and it's open daily, which is helpful, like when i had a sudden bread need after super sunday and lo and behold they had a basket (bushel?) of baguettes waiting. read more

My chicken salad on arugula was amazing!!!!! My cappuccino was fast. And staff super sweet :)

I picked up a cherries jubilee king cake today for a work meeting. It was delicious! A sure crowd pleaser. This king called is closest to what my mom made growing up in the area. It's a traditional brioche with a fancy sprinkle flare that goes against the usual overdone purple, green, and gold sugars. The filling was just enough with nice dark cherries. Would definitely buy again. read more

The biscuits!!! We had an egg sandwhich on a biscuit and loved it so much we had to get another one. Pastries are fresh and outstanding - perfectly crisp/chewy/fluffy morning bun and chocolate croissant. House made chai is unique and worth trying. Lovely service and setting. Plus, this place was way less crowded than others on Magazine. (I don't know why!) read more

Awesome breakfast sandwiches. They were made with egg whites which is a little different and the menu didn't specify it. I loved it though. read more

Gracious Bakery + Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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We built breakfast sandwiches which were delish! Definitely go for the biscuit (it's a cheddar biscuit) over a bagel. We ordered dirty chai lattes and had to throw them away; they were just way too sweet. read more

This was the meeting point for our tour, so we planned to grab a bite. Unfortunately, this was a terrible experience. The staff was rude to all visitors, eventually telling customers "... what you see is what you get." Even though it was close to closing time, it seemed like they went out of their way to give poor service while complaining about their day, the out of order restrooms, etc. Would not recommend this place to anyone! read more

Love this little bakery and cafe. Such a warm and inviting atmosphere with delicious goodies at a reasonable price. My personal favorites are their croissants! SO dang good. My four year old loves their spinach and feta croissants. read more

Visiting NOLA for a conference. Took the St Charles St trolley to the Garden District. Stopped for a cold brew and fig ricotta bread. Unbelievably delicious coffee cake style pastry: moist, local fig with complex sweetness. Airy clean and pretty space. Gracious counter service. If you're checking out the mansions and live oaks in the Garden District, strong recommendation to hit up Gracious. Wish I had time to try house cured salmon or ham sandwich. read more

Gracious Bakery + Cafe - Fig ricotta bread/coffee cake, Gracious Bakery, New Orleans - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

My mom and I were walking around the neighborhood and came across this wonderful cafe. They had a good selection of pastries (we came in at around 2pm-ish, so I assume they have even more in the morning) and the staff was super friendly! I'm from out of town so I won't be able to go back for awhile, but it'll be on my list when I return to New Orleans! read more

Standing out front of this amazing place for the Cleopatra parade. We got the hot pressed beef sandwich, banana bread and a delicious cocktail. Super friendly and highly recommend the food. read more

Folks at the book store recommended this place for a quick lunch before going on a Graveyard tour. We all ordered Sandwiches, everything was fresh, they were wonderful! The Meatloaf sandwich was excellent! Next time in NOLA would eat here again. The staff was very nice too :) read more

Great place to grab a drink from the variety of options in the reach-in coolers or get a quick sandwich and salad. It was nice to have a more healthy and fresh option rather than eating fried food... again. I tried the pastrami sandwich and got the creamy herb dressing on the side salad. Both were good, loved the fresh dill pickle and Creole mustard on the sandwich and the salad dressing was delicious. I think you can buy the dressing bottled, too. The pastries looked tasty and the staff was friendly, worth a visit! read more

Such a Mardi Party!!!! Thank you for the extra tequila ;) !!!!! Coolest staff and was the perfect place for Mardi Gras lunch and drinks!!! Thank y'all so much! Def recommend! read more

Nice atmosphere in a lovely neighborhood, unique offering local products. All food & drink was fabulous. Food took some time but service was otherwise excellent. Free parking & outdoor seating. read more

I actually enjoy this spot, I've been going here for years. But I gotta tell ya, as a business owner- 7/10 times when I call someone's alittle snotty on the phone. I've been supporting them for years like I said, and I just think it's really rude. read more

I came here for breakfast on my first day here after arriving the day before. This place was three blocks away from our airbnb abode. I had a breakfast sandwich with soufleed eggs, they sort of resembled soft scrambled eggs. I had it on the onion bread with sausage and cheddar cheese. The staff lived up to their name as they were gracious. I had chosen this place as my breakfast spot on the morning before leaving for the airport, but a major snafu made that impossible as the kitchen person was not going to arrive until 11am and my flight was leaving at 10:30am. Unfortunately, sugary items do not work as breakfast for me. Womp womp...anyway I would definitely come back when in the area and I highly recommend for breakfast, lunch or a pastry with an espresso drink. read more

Co workers and I were looking for some lunch spots to grab a quick bite and we had some of the best sandwiches and salads here. The focaccia bread was so fluffy an and airy and the baguette was just like a french men made it! read more

This was a perfect stop during our morning walk through New Orleans. We had a variety of pastries, and some delicious coffees. The ladies working were all smiles, and even played peek-a-boo a few times with our toddler. Awesome coffee shop! read more

Had a tasty pastrami sandwich with a side salad. Quick, friendly service. Pleasant environment.

Great food - Baked goods and sandwiches. Not much outdoor seating but a nice stop for a quick bite.

There are three locations of Gracious Bakery and Café in NOLA. My friends and I loved this spot. The downside is parking. You just need to find a spot in the adjoining neighborhood and walk a bit. No worries. The café is casual and you can take away or eat in. The interior dining area is spacious and there are several tables to take a seat at. I loved the selection of beer, wine, and other non alcoholic items that you could grab from the freezer and purchase with your order. This is the perfect spot for a quick healthy breakfast or lunch. You walk to the counter, place your order, and then wait for your item to be walked to your table or called. The staff were incredibly friendly and knowledgeable. They don't have many gluten free items, but they quickly pointed out my options. I had a quinoa salad, that was seriously the best I have ever had. I don't like quinoa salads, and I actually liked this one! They also had a gluten free chocolate cake/brownie that I purchased for later that melted in my mouth and was sinfully delicious. Everyone in our group loved their items. The bread on my friend's sandwiches was fresh, and tasty they reported. You could taste the fresh quality of the ingredients used here. The coffee was also good. I would say this was the best cold brew coffee I have yet to try in NOLA. read more

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Wow, best surprise in the the Garden District. We were out riding our bikes enjoying the day and we can across this bakery and decided to take a break. Everything we ordered was delicious and it was a clean, comfortable and friendly place. read more

Gracious Bakery + Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Omg! The food here is like totally, so freaking bad bad bad bad bad just bad dont go there you will end up sick. Those other reviews are there friends workers and family dont listen to them read more

Gracious Bakery + Cafe - There was mold on my food wow! Just nasty and everything looks and taste old wow - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Such delicious croissants. People are always so friendly and you have a wide variety of pastries to pick from.

Their pastries are delicious and the staff is awesome. I've been here a few times as I use to live very close and I've never been disappointed. Breakfast sandwiches, cookies, cakes, muffins... you seriously can't go wrong! Also, everything is beautiful read more

They have a very friendly staff and a standard price point for proper pastry. They also carry a lot of unique items that are hard to find elsewhere in the city. I came here looking for the Galette Des Rois which they had advertised on Instagram but they were unfortunately out of stock. They very graciously (get it?) offered to call me when it was back on the shelves. I highly recommend any other their locations as it is one of the best bakeries in the city. read more

Great food. Small portions for the cost of the chicken salad. Staff very friendly. If you are really hungry go elsewhere. Will try again!

We stumbled upon this place after our Garden District tour, and all I can say is WOW! One of the best salads I've ever had was their Farro Salad. It was AMAZING! My one friend and I both enjoyed this salad while our other friend loved her Roasted Tomato Caprese Sandwich. Their pastries were also delicious, and they had a nice selection of beverages, alcoholic and non-alcoholic, available. Definitely a great find! Now I just need to figure out how to make that salad.... read more

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I love coming in here! The place is bright and spacious, and everything I've gotten to eat or drink has been delicious! The staff is also super friendly, especially the barista Erika is really great! Will definitely keep coming here, it's right by the streetcar line on St Charles, with additional spots outside to sit and hang out. read more

I wanted so badly to find ANOTHER amazing bakery in the area but I'm bummed to report this one didn't live up to the wonderful food of New Orleans. At 7:00am I'm looking for an easy transaction, instead I was greeted with "the espresso machine is broken". Well, I wasn't planning on ordering espresso but thanks for the info. I order a decaf coffee and croissant-easy enough? Nope. The decaf was undrinkable due to coffee grounds floating about and the croissant was stale . Too many hurtles that early in the morning... read more

Great bakery! We had the donuts & cinnamon rolls which were fantastic. Build a sandwich with the onion bread was outstanding.

I would eat here every day if I lived in New Orleans!! The pastries, the savories, the coffee, the decor, the ambiance, and the service.... all amazing!!! read more

Went back and this time was greeted by a very friendly young lady. So pleasant. Pastry was great. Still think they can improve the decor pretty paint color and paintings is all it needs. read more

The savory cuffin is pretty good, but the latte is too hot (like boiling).

I don't know why it has taken me so long to check out Gracious Bakery. It's a nice ten minute stretch of the leg from my house, so I went this morning. Soooo glad that I did. There were so many delicious looking choices! But I had my heart set on a bagel and cream cheese. The bagel was perfect! Airy on the inside and just the right amount of crusty on the outside. The roasted vegetable cream cheese was amazing. I'd eat it right out of the container. Luckily there was a perfect amount smeared to save me from temptation. I will definitely be adding this to my weekend mornings. Can't wait to try the Bacon & Cheese croissant and many more! read more

Mmm, mmm, good! This bakery was a block from where we were staying and boy, were we in luck! Had the sweet potato bacon soup by accident and it was DELICIOUS! Half chicken tarragon salad sandwich and it was a great lunch. The money I spent on the chai would've been better spent on trying out the pastry, which looked amazing. Plan on going back to try it and the brunch menu, before our trip is over..... read more

Great Bakery I love a good bakery and this one is very good. The setting is pleasant, probably in some old corner store on St Charles. The staff was cheerful and friendly. The cinnamon roll and a breakfast sandwich and a hot latte were all great. Prices were reasonable. What more could I want? read more

I just had a feta spinach croissant because the espresso machine wasn't working today but it was amazing. Like the best croissant of my life. So I needed to share that. read more