This family-owned business has been a New Orleans institution since 1905. In fact, its name is…read morestill imprinted in the sidewalk tiles of its former location at 617 Ursulines. The establishment began as an ice cream parlor selling handmade gelato but has since expanded to include pastries, desserts, espresso, cappuccinos, & lattes. The shop embodies the old-world charm of Sicily, and everything is authentically produced in small batches from high-quality local ingredients. The first gelato flavor that founder Angelo Brocato first produced & sold was Torroncino - a vanilla-based gelato with cinnamon & ground almonds. It's still served in their shop today. Locals love their handmade gelato, Italian ices, & desserts - as do I. My favs are the cannoli and signature Italian pastries. I'm also a big fan of the Spumoni, which is served in slices (as it should be). Sadly, Angelo Brocato III passed on July 22nd at the age of 85. His burial was private but the locals gathered for a big celebration to honor his life and the joy he brought to them over the years.

Locally owned Italian dessert shop with ice cream, cakes, and coffee. They've been opened since…read more1905! My BFF and his family took me to desserts after our dinner. I could say everything was perfect here (super rich, flavorful, and sweet). I had their Spumoni Cheesecake which was good, my buddy recommended and ordered their Alaska cake which was good (but a bit too rich and sweet for me). Try and support local shops, Angelo was a perfect night cap to dinner. About 15 minutes away from Bourbon St, they also have locations in the airport too if you need your Italian dessert fix!

Good Ice Cream Good Service…read more Best Ice Cream Ever had Multiple favor The taste is amazing

Waited in the line for 45 minutes just for them to tell us they only had vanilla and chocolate????…read moreFucking morons.

This place is fabulous and family owned, which is always a plus! The service is super friendly and…read morethey explain everything about gelato and the flavors to you. We tried several things here: Affogato w/ Dulce De Leche and Affogato w/ Stracciatella (vanilla + chocolate pieces) and a medium cup of Pear, Pistachio, and Caramelized Fig. I'm typically an anti-sorbet person but surprisingly the Pear was my favorite!! You could tell it was made with real fruit + in house. Super refreshing, rich, and not too fruity. The other flavors were amazing as well and their espresso is top-tier. If I lived in the area, I would come all the time!

Stunning high quality authentic gelato! A bit hard to find but well worth the search. Do yourself…read morea favor: go. They also have crepes and espresso variants including affogatos.

The location was great and a short walk. There were two workers working hard once it got busy…read moreafter we sat down. The quality and service were great. Samples given which we nice. Brownie was fudgey and very decadent . . Menu options and prices reasonable . Cute atmosphere and items to purchase .

Cute dessert/cafe. I came after lunch and just wanted something cold and sweet so I went with a kid…read moresized gelato and got the cherry flavoured one and that was rich and delicious! I also got a strawberry macaron to go. It was pretty dead when I went around 2pm. Such a cute spot just to hang out and sip on some coffee and munch on some treats. I wouldn't mind coming back again to try more gelato flavours. They take card only not cash friendly.

Checked out the city gelato cart at Sundays in the Park this past weekend. We got two mediums with…read moretwo flavors each: chocolate and strawberry/ stracciatella and chocolate. Everything was great and the flavors were rich. They take cards as well and have kind service!

This is not a brick and mortar location. People need to know this right away. If you are looking…read morefor good gelato to take home, this is a little cart that is in a lot of grocery stores and in many locations around Baton Rouge. It is very good gelato but not a place that you can go and sit or sample flavors. If you are looking for that then you'll need to go to La Divina on Perkins near Trader Joe's.

I love Sucre, when I was younger my now husband and I used to go to the one in Metairie and New…read moreOrleans all the time. So glad to see one on the Northshore. I will say I'm bummed they don't offer the coffees and handmade chocolates at this location. The service was great, loved the gelato and the desserts were pretty and yummy like I remembered.

I visited Sucré to pick up some desserts on a Sunday afternoon, but when I entered the shop there…read morewas no one behind the counter. I waited well over ten minutes. Still no server. I could've easily went behind the counter and took all the pastries for myself, and no one would know the wiser! After a while I gave up and left. One of the strangest experiences I've had. Sucré needs more reliable service and attention at this location!

Omg!! First time here and this spot makes ahhhmazing everything bagels. It's a small intimate…read moreplace with lots of sweet treats and fresh baked treats. I called one day to inquire if there were anymore everything bagels and there was only one, I needed 6 and more wouldn't be made until Saturday, (2 days later), so I decided to wait. Within a matter of minutes, I got a call back from Dale letting me know that he could make me 6 for the next day. I was elated and said I'll be there to pick them up. Upon picking up the bagels, Dale was so friendly and welcoming and the bagels were exuding with garlic (my favorite). They were soft, super fresh and absolutely delish!! The store also had other baked goods like chunky chocolate chip cookies, brownies, cakes and a cool dessert....gelato. I have never had gelato before but I will definitely return to give it a try. There were a variety of options and the Yelp reviews speaks highly of them. I'll be a returning customer for sure!!

best sandwiches on best bread! Had sandwiches catered for a party, was a hit!!! Everyone raved…read moreover them

La Divina has become one of my favorite places in Baton Rouge. I usually stop in for a dry…read morecappuccino, and it's consistently excellent. What keeps bringing me back, though, is the atmosphere. In the mornings, it's quiet, warm, and inviting--the perfect place to read, think, or prepare for the day. It's also become one of my favorite spots to meet with colleagues, entrepreneurs, and investors because it's comfortable enough for conversation without feeling noisy or rushed. I also want to recognize Bethany, who makes a genuine difference in the experience. She greets everyone with a warm, full smile that immediately makes you feel welcome. She's attentive, thoughtful, and truly cares about making things right if something isn't quite as expected. That kind of hospitality is rare, and it shows. If you're looking for more than just a good cup of coffee--a place where you can slow down, think, read, or have a meaningful conversation--La Divina is well worth a visit.

Got the Piazza Panini, Hibiscus Tea, and an Affogato…read more Panini had good flavor and texture. I've had better affogato's, but it was acceptable. Service and ambiance is where this cafe only gets 3 stars. Took nearly an hour to get the panini at a non-peak time. Waitress was nice but had a dead-pan attitude. The decoration style is wooden accessories with small chairs and burlap sacks under the glass table tops, very rustic; but also small paintings by local artists on the walls that seemed out of place. Good little restaurant/cafe, but probably won't go again.