The spooky season is upon us, and what better place to be than in New Orleans? As one of the most haunted cities in the entire United States, the city always goes all out for the holiday. Both locals and tourists can celebrate by visiting haunted houses, going to Halloween-themed parades, and purchasing sweet treats around the Crescent City.
As a gastronomical hot spot, New Orleans has many bakeries, sweet shops, and more to get your sugar fix before the candy of Halloween night. We have compiled a list of the 10 best spots for Halloween treats in New Orleans so you can celebrate one of the best parts about Halloween—sugar!
Top Ten Spots in New Orleans for Sweet Treats
1. Laura's Candies
331 Chartres St., 1 (800) 922-9699, laurascandies.com
Laura's Candies is the oldest candy store in New Orleans and is beloved by locals and tourists alike. With a prime location right in the heart of the French Quarter, Laura's Candies serves up many New Orleans classics including Creole praline and their signature Mississippi Mud. All pralines and chocolate items are made in-house daily, so you are sure to be getting the freshest possible sweet treat.
Anyone interested in an authentic taste of New Orleans should try their Creole and Cajun gourmet items. With plenty of gift items for sale as well, visitors can bring home tins of delicious sweets to save for a rainy day.
2. Sucré
217 Royal St., (504) 571-5323, shopsucre.com
Sucré is a delicious French-style dessert boutique in New Orleans known for its hand-crafted macarons and other tasty treats. Fans of all different types of sweets will love Sucré, from their candies, gelato, and all the way to their traditional king cake options. Tourists who come to visit will be happy to discover that Sucré can ship their goods out to all over the country, so you can have a taste of New Orleans no matter where you are.
Their three locations all over the city look like they could be right out of Paris with a display case for all of their macarons and adorable seating for those dining in. Their daily specials are always changing, so call to see what they are offering.
3. Southern Candymakers
334 Decatur St., (504) 523-5544, southerncandymakers.com
Southern Candymakers is a low-key, family-owned shop in the French Quarter making hand-crafted treats every day of the week. They have served fresh, hot praline samples since they first opened in 1992, and their pralines have even been named one of The Best of the USA by Bon Appétit. There is no doubt that this is one of the best places to go in the city for authentic, homemade candy.
They even have specialty Halloween candy for people looking to get into the Halloween spirit. Choose from a selection of pralines, tortues, toffees, and more.
4. Bittersweet Confections
725 Magazine St., (504) 523-2626, bittersweetconfections.com
Bittersweet Confections is an adorable Magazine Street bakery that provides wedding cakes, house-made truffles, cupcakes, and coffee. They even have a selection of breakfast and lunch foods for those looking for a meal, as well as NOLA-style cocktails to pair with. Not only do they make wedding cakes, but they can make custom cake designs for your next event or party.
Whether you want a traditional truffle to satisfy your sweet tooth or a stack of croissant French toast served with lemon curd and berries, Bittersweet Confections has you covered.
5. Kilwins' New Orleans
600 Decatur St., (504) 345-2465, kilwins.com/stores/kilwins-new-orleans
Right on Decatur Street in the French Quarter, Kilwins' is a classic American candy shop that distributes chocolate confections, fudge, original recipe ice cream, and candy apples. Known for its family-friendly and fun environment, Kilwins' is a great place to bring the kids or just to stop in before the Krewe of Boo parade. They are also available on food delivery services for those who need a sugar hit but don't want to leave the house.
Stop by for a quick scoop or stay a while to watch their staff make fudge right in front of your very eyes. Everyone in the family will enjoy your trip to Kilwins'.
6. Croissant D'Or Patisserie
617 Ursulines Ave., (504) 524-4663, croissantdorpatisserie.com
Croissant D'Or Patisserie is a French bakery located right in the French Quarter crafting from scratch sweets, lunch items, and espresso drinks. Their courtyard is a hotspot in the downtown area and provides a perfect place to enjoy the New Orleans weather and have a few classic French pastries. Stunning stained glass windows give this bakery a colorful vibe, with plenty of plants and crown molding giving additional contributions to the ambiance.
Satisfy your sweet tooth with one of their many delicious desserts. Try the Sacher Torte, made with a raspberry filling and chocolate mousse sandwiched between chocolate cake and covered with a chocolate ganache.
7. Angelo Brocato
214 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 486-1465, angelobrocatoicecream.com
Angelo Brocato has been a staple in the New Orleans community since 1905 and has a rich history infused with Sicilian tradition, as well as New Orleans tradition. Founder Angelo Brocato, Sr. created new flavors that had not been known in New Orleans until his arrival, and his innovations and techniques are still used in the shop today. They have an assortment of gelatos, biscottis, cannolis, pastries, and more in their Mid-City shop.
Get a scoop of their Sicilian Pistachio Nut gelato to get an authentic taste of Italy or bite into a chocolate-dipped cannoli. Everything is hand-made with love and care.
8. Mister Apple
201 N Peters St., (504) 524-0601, misterapple.net
Lovers of candy apples will be excited to hear about Mister Apple, a gourmet candy store in Downtown New Orleans. They always use all-natural Granny Smith apples for their candy apples and are known for both their classic and specialty dipped apples. Located just a block off of Canal Street, enjoy a sugary apple treat or a few scoops of ice cream at Mister Apple to celebrate Halloween this October.
Serious candy lovers can even sign up for their Apple of the Month Club, a program that sends gourmet candy apples right to your door for three consecutive months.
9. Drip Affogato Bar
336 Camp St., (504) 309-3291, dripaffogato.com
If you've ever dreamed of a combination cocktail bar/dessert bar, dream no more! Drip Affogato Bar is here to make all of your dreams come true. Located right in the Warehouse District, Drip makes delicious and creative pairings of ice cream flavors and shots of espresso. Sip on specialty cocktails in their cute and eclectic location and enjoy their extensive collection of ice cream flavors.
Coffee lovers and ice cream lovers unite at Drip Affogato Bar. Try their scotch vanilla bean gelato, served with crushed pistachio, stroopwafels, gold dust, and a shot of espresso poured over the top.
10. Sweet Saint
710 St. Louis St., (504) 345-8085, sweetsaintnola.com
Sweet Saint is an artisanal sweets spot making handcrafted and homemade ice cream, sherbets, and sorbets. With plenty of non-traditional flavors such as cucumber & basil sorbet, watermelon & jalapeño sorbet, and more, Sweet Saint is known for their high-quality and innovative creations. In a city where it can get unbearably hot, an ice cream shop is a welcome place to cool off.
Head down to the French Quarter to try their specialty creations and enjoy the freshest scoops of ice cream the city has to offer.
Best Places for Halloween Treats this Halloween
With Halloween night right around the corner, there are plenty of places all around New Orleans to grab a sweet treat in anticipation of a night filled with candy. Whether you love ice cream, pastries, or just straight-up candy, New Orleans is a great place to be to get some. Stop by on your way to a haunted house experience or before seeing Krewe of Boo in the French Quarter.
Celebrate spooky season right and enjoy sugar in all of its amazing forms. Many of the candy shops and chocolatiers in the city have deep roots here and cannot wait to serve you up some tasty sweets this October.
