Ayu Bakehouse
801 Frenchmen St, New Orleans, LA
Crema's Take
“This New Orleans gem excels at the art of the slow sit, where Vietnamese-inspired baked goods like their legendary kaya bread and showstopping chocolate cake pair beautifully with thoughtfully crafted drinks in a warm, unhurried atmosphere. The team behind the counter treats every visitor like they have all the time in the world, creating a genuinely welcoming space that feels as much about connection as it does about exceptional pastries and creative breakfast fare. Whether you're stopping by for their signature creations or settling in for a leisurely morning, Ayu delivers the kind of neighborhood bakehouse experience that justifies its stellar reputation.”
What to expect
Specialty coffee, with creative signature drinks. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu.
Google Reviews
I was really excited to visit Ayu Bakehouse since I saw Chef Nini Nyugen came to get their king cake. I wanted a lot of items so I thought writing it in my notepad app on my phone would help by showing the lady what I wanted, I also have a really soft & quiet voice and it makes…
Wohoho here I come! The best sweets I had in NOLA - extremely well done baked goods that is say are even better then the ones I've had in NYC and abroad. That chocolate cake (1,000/5) oof is like eating a brick or delectable chocolate delectably wrapped in caramel. Get it. My…
Everything I had read was that Ayu was the best bakery in New Orleans and I can absolutely see why. From the atmosphere in the shop to the service to the food, everything was AMAZING. I ordered a ham and cheese croissant (simple but delicious), a chocolate babka knot (unreal),…
Kaya: Highly recommend the kaya bread! It’s true to taste, moist and very yummy! Shroom boom: Cheesy and mushroomy, exactly how I expected it to taste (but it’s quite smol 🤭) Chai latte: Not really a fan of this. The latte wasn’t thick enough and the chai was extremely…
Ayu honestly exceeded expectations (visiting from out of town, saint louis); everyone working behind the counter was attentive and super friendly. they didn’t make me feel rushed and were very helpful in moving us through the ordering process. we got there within the first hour…
Crema Reviews
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