10 Sweet Spots in New Orleans for National Pralines Day
Pralines are one of the many unique foods that come with French cuisine in New Orleans. This delicious blend of nuts and sugar make for the perfect treat for anyone with a sweet tooth.
National Pralines Day is approaching fast and is worth every bit of celebration here in New Orleans. Mark your calendars for June 24 and be sure to find some time on this National Pralines Day to try out one (or all) of these 10 spots.
1. Loretta's Authentic Pralines
Multiple Locations
lorettaspralines.com
Craving the authentic flavors of the Big Easy? Look no further than Loretta's, where traditional recipes are conveniently accessible with multiple store locations. Using high quality Louisiana ingredients, Loretta's stays committed to the authentic form of New Orleans sweet tradition of pralines. Whether you are picking up a small treat to celebrate the holiday or looking to ship a gift box, Loretta's has it all, offering pralines in various textures and flavors.
2. Aunt Sally's
810 Decatur St., (504) 524-3373
auntsallys.com
Serving pralines to the French Quarter for generations, Aunt Sally's historic roots and Creole recipes make this a praline paradise. Using the same family recipe that has been passed down through generations, Aunt Sally's is committed to ensuring the quality of each praline, maintaining the establishments reputation. From the class original praline to a multitude of specialty flavors, Aunt Sally's does pralines right.
3. Leah's Pralines
714 St. Louis St., (504) 523-5662
leahspralines.com
Find bold specialty flavors at Leah's Pralines, where culinary innovation is combined with traditional culinary techniques, creating the perfect modern pralines. While maintaining the buttery richness and pecans that lay as the foundation for pralines, exciting flavors including chocolate pralines and rum pralines have gained popularity throughout the Crescent City.
4. Southern Candymakers
Multiple Locations
southerncandymakers.com
Looking for an immersive praline experience? Southern Candymakers value the show about as much as they value sweets. With multiple locations throughout Greater New Orleans, watch as master confectioners craft pralines and other traditional sweets in front of you, allowing an inside look into the creation of these delicacies. Known for their generous size and perfected recipe, Southern Candymakers won't let you down on National Praline Day.
5. Ms. K's Pralines
3536 18th St., Metairie, (504) 779-8200
mskspralines.com
With each batch carefully handcrafted, Ms. K's joins neighborhood charm with outstanding quality to create pralines that are praised to be local favorites. Each customer is treated like family, whether you are stopping by for National Praline Day or ordering custom gift boxes. Putting their own innovative flair on the traditional sweet, Ms. K's creates praline brownies, cupcakes, pound cakes, and even king cakes to be enjoyed year round.
6. Royal Praline Company
Multiple Locations
royalpralinecompany.com
From their original pralines to a wide variety of praline-inspired delicacies, Royal Praline Co. combines tradition and Southern hospitality in their French Quarter storefront. From sauces and gift-packaged pralines to other New Orleans specialties, the Royal Praline Co. offers a modern taste of New Orleans tradition. The pralines available in Royal Praline Co. come from a variety of bakers, including Aunt Sally's and La Belle Creole, giving you the chance to decide which you think is best for yourself.
7. Laura's Candies
331 Chartres St., (800) 992-9699
laurascandies.com
Serving sweets in New Orleans since 1913, Laura's Candies is the oldest candy shop in the Big Easy. With pralines made fresh daily and known for their creamy richness, you won't want to miss this historic shop, still using the same family recipes today. Laura's offers decadent innovations including praline fudge and praline turtles, making it the perfect stop for National Praline day.
8. Magnolia Sugar & Spice Praline Kitchen & Hot Sauce Bar
237 Royal St., (504) 522-2393
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Looking to indulge in a tasting experience? Magnolia Sugar & Spice Praline Kitchen offers a welcoming environment for customers to sample their creamy-fresh pralines, hot sauces, and hot spices. Dedicated to showcasing Louisiana's culinary legacy, Magnolia's combines Sugar & Spice for a unique experience and innovative flavors.
9. Evan's Creole Candy Factory
848 Decatur St., (504) 522-7111
cafedumonde.com
Standing as one of New Orleans oldest praline makers, Evan's Creole Candy Factory follows traditional Creole praline recipes for handmade deliciousness. Now a subsidiary of Cafe Du Monde, Evans honors its legacy by producing pralines daily, where visitors can even watch the creation process. With a rich history and commitment to traditional quality, Evan's Factory is a must visit for the national holiday.
10. Quen's Praline Creations
4335 Thalia St., (504) 319-6557
quenspralinecreations.com
Bringing a modern twist to the beloved Southern delicacy, Quen's offers homemade praline creations in more than 12 specialty flavors, including, rum, white chocolate, and toffee. Made in a home-based kitchen, Quen's makes each batch daily without preservatives to ensure the rich, fresh flavor that makes pralines the delicacy that they are.
Pralines in NOLA
Whether you are discovering pralines for the first time or have loved them for a lifetime, New Orleans is the perfect place to celebrate National Praline Day on June 24. From the oldest candy shops to innovative home-based kitchens, the tradition, culture, and creativity that defines this local favorite will be made blatantly clear. Treat yourself this June 24 and use this as an opportunity to learn or see something new in the Crescent City.
