Croissant D'Or Patisserie is a French-style bakery and café at 617 Ursulines Ave in New Orleans’ French Quarter. Stop for breakfast in its old-fashioned dining room or courtyard, with pastries, quiche, coffee and sandwiches on the menu. The lemon tart and tiramisu are standouts to look for in the pastry case; savory options include quiche and sandwiches. It’s a handy choice for an early start or a relaxed café break, though opinions on the croissants are mixed.
A French-style bakery in the Quarter
Croissant D'Or is on Ursulines Avenue in the French Quarter, between Royal and Chartres streets. The bakery and café serves pastries alongside breakfast and lunch options, including quiche, salads and sandwiches. You can sit down or take an order to go.
The pastry case is a good place to see what is available that day. The range includes croissants, tarts, cakes and other baked goods. The lemon tart has a flaky shell, lemon filling and meringue; tiramisu cake is another specialty to look for.
Breakfast, coffee and the courtyard
The café opens in the morning, so it works for an early coffee and pastry or a longer breakfast. The menu also includes cappuccino, French toast and avocado toast. For a savory choice, consider quiche or a sandwich; salads and sandwiches are among the lunch options.
There is a large indoor dining area and a courtyard for outdoor seating. Croissant quality has drawn mixed opinions, so if you are choosing one pastry, consider the lemon tart or a cake as well. The bakery is cash-only, with debit cards and contactless mobile payments also listed as accepted.
FAQ
Where is Croissant D'Or Patisserie?
It is at 617 Ursulines Ave in New Orleans’ French Quarter, between Royal and Chartres streets.
What can you eat at Croissant D'Or Patisserie?
The menu includes pastries, cakes, quiche, sandwiches, salads and breakfast items such as French toast and avocado toast.
Is there outdoor seating?
Yes. The café has a courtyard as well as indoor dining space.
What payment methods are accepted?
It is listed as cash-only, but debit cards and contactless mobile payments are also listed as accepted.
