Bearcat Baked

Central Business District, New Orleans · $$

Bakery in Central Business District

This is a bakery that understands the brief: do the simple things well—and they absolutely do. The pastries are exactly what you’d hope for. The pain au chocolat was light, flaky, and properly executed, with chocolate evenly distributed throughout (not awkwardly hiding in one corner like an afterthought). The café latte was spot on too—smooth, balanced, no complaints. I went for the breakfast com…