tM breads & pastries — Restaurant in New Orleans

Without a doubt, my favorite bakery in the GNO (Greater New Orleans area). Amazing selection of sweet and savory options, with breads, pastries, sandwiches, and little treats alike. You'll be hard pressed not to please even the pickiest or least adventurous of eaters, and it is downright impossible to order something less than delicious here. Their coffee is also sneakily good, and prices are quite reasonable for the quality and delicacy you are getting.

I know I am pushing them hard, but if you are going to trust a stranger on anything, please trust me with this. In theory, I'd like to keep this place all to myself and local so the lines don't become too crazy, but they deserve all of the love and business, especially with how brutal summers can be to the industry here.

The location is a little inconspicuous, so you have to pay attention (not just for potholes), but it is there, waiting for you.

The blueberry scone, ham & cheese croissant, and strawberry danish are my ol' reliables, and definitely try a seasonal fruit/veggie item if in stock.

Order with your eyes (or stomach), tip well, and try something new, the love that goes into this place will be felt...

Wholey Moley! This ended up being our "happy accident" in NOLA as Bob Ross would say. Do not miss out on all of the deliciousness this place has to offer! Peaceful/simple decor and atmosphere is also a major plus. We went in hopes of trying the Cajun Turkey sandwich because it sounded amazing with the sweet and spicy balance. We went about an hour before they closed and were informed they were out of cajun turkey for the day and we ALMOST left but we decided to give the buffalo chicken sandwich a shot. My sister and I aren't fans of buffalo sauce but OMG we are still talking about this sandwich. We were picturing fried chicken but it's a chicken deli meat seasoned with buffalo seasoning and the flavors balanced so perfectly. Seriously the best sammy we've ever had. We were so impressed that we came back the next day for some pastries and to try the cajun turkey sandwich and it was also amazing. We apparently couldn't get enough because we came back a third time on our final day in NOLA and grabbed some coffee and pastries to go. My sister raved about her iced coffee being the best she had while we were there. Do not pass over this amazing...

We visited tM breads and pastries on our last day in NOLA, before we headed to the airport. I was debating between here and another bakery nearby our hotel, and thank goodness I landed here! Immediately when we walked in, we were lulled in a trance by the smell of freshly-baked goods (sweet AND savory!). While we waited for some of the savory treats to finish baking in the oven (PLEASE try at least one of the savory pastries, the juice from the sausage in the sausage croissant just pointed to its freshness, the cheese just melted off from the croissant from both the ham&cheese and turkey&cheese croissants. Is this what heaven tastes like??), we also got to learn about Thomas, the cafe owner. Did you know that he went to the Culinary Institute of America (CIA) and also manned the desserts at the Ritz Carlton before opening up his own shop here?! The sweet desserts were so glorious, and not to mention the Iced Latte -- not too sweet, and the perfect mix of milk and coffee!! If I'm ever back in NOLA, I'll be sure to make this my first...