Food & drink · Frenchmen & Marigny
Ayu Bakehouse
on Marigny, with 6 shops within a short walk
Frenchmen Street bakery opened in 2022, known for king cake, croissants, sourdough and an alligator-shaped loaf. It also runs a croissant-making class that fills quickly.
Hours
- Monday
- 8am–2pm
- Tuesday
- 8am–2pm
- Wednesday
- 8am–3:30pm
- Thursday
- 8am–3:30pm
- Friday
- 8am–3:30pm
- Saturday
- 8am–3:30pm
- Sunday
- 8am–3:30pm
Checked November 2026. Holiday hours can differ.
On the map
Near French Market (12 min walk).
Good to know
- Parking
- Frenchmen Street starts where Esplanade Avenue meets the downriver edge of the Quarter, an easy walk from the French Market.
- Marigny shops
- Hours vary by shop; check each shop before you go.
From Ayu Bakehouse
Ayu Bakehouse
A modern New Orleans bakery located on Frenchmen Street that specializes in handmade croissants, sourdough breads, light lunch fare and killer coffee.
Shop nearby
All of Marigny →- Frenchmen Art & BooksBooks · 600 Frenchmen St3 min walk
- Baldwin & Co.Books · 1030 Elysian Fields Ave4 min walk
- She Comes in PeaceBoutiques · 2025 St. Claude Ave5 min walk
- Louisiana Music FactoryRecords & music · 421 Frenchmen St6 min walk
- Joseph Walton PhotographyGalleries · 1309 Decatur St7 min walk
- Disco WarehouseGalleries · 1211 Decatur St8 min walk
Before you go
What are Ayu Bakehouse's hours?
Ayu Bakehouse is usually open Mon–Tue 8am–2pm, Wed–Sun 8am–3:30pm. Hours can change on holidays, so check the bakery's site before a special trip.
Where is Ayu Bakehouse?
Ayu Bakehouse is at 801 Frenchmen St in Frenchmen & Marigny, New Orleans. It's near French Market (12 min walk).
Is Ayu Bakehouse open on Sunday?
Yes, usually 8am–3:30pm on Sundays.
Where can I park near Ayu Bakehouse?
The closest option for Frenchmen & Marigny is Frenchmen Street starts where Esplanade Avenue meets the downriver edge of the Quarter, an easy walk from the French Market.. Most of the district is also an easy walk from RTA.
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