Buttermilk Drop Bakery
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Known for: The buttermilk drop, a dense glazed buttermilk-dough ball; also yeast donuts, jelly and cream-filled donuts and award-winning king cakes.
1781 N. Dorgenois St.
New Orleans, LA 70119
Monday: 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM; Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM; Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM; Thursday: 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM; Friday: 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM; Saturday: 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM; Sunday: 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Opened in 2008 in Treme by the owners of Canal Street Bakery and Deli (founded 2001) in partnership with baker Dwight Henry, the actor from Beasts of the Southern Wild, who became head baker. Expansion plans had been delayed by Hurricane Katrina.
Open since 2008
Owned by the Canal Street Bakery partners with Dwight Henry as head baker; New Orleans & Company credits Henry as owner.
Last checked 9/25/2026