Calling all sweets lovers! There’s nothing better than treating yourself to a tasty macaroon, a perfectly frosted cupcake, or a huge slab of homemade chocolate cake. At Bittersweet Confections, you can have it all! This locally owned and operated confectionery has been churning out sinfully delicious sweets for over 15 years and it’s time to pay them a visit. Let’s check it out.

Bittersweet Confections opened its doors in 2004.

googlemaps.com Their original location on Magazine Street was such a success, it wasn’t long before a second location in Mid-City opened up.

Whether you visit the Magazine Street location or the South Hennessey location, you’re in for a treat.

Beth O./Trip Advisor Just the aroma from walking in will put a smile on your face, and that’s before you even get to the counter.

Before we check out the sweet treats, let’s talk about the food.

Bittersweet Confections/Facebook Their breakfast and lunch menus are one of the best-kept secrets in the city!

Not only does this little bakery produce some sinfully delicious pastries and cakes, but they’re also a hidden gem when it comes to breakfast and lunch.

Bittersweet Confections/Facebook Fuel up on one of their tasty sandwiches, salads, or a nice cup of chicken gumbo before you treat yourself to a pastry (or two).

After you’ve eaten, be sure to check out the display case.

William Whalen/Google Where you’ll find all sorts of incredible creations.

Whether you’re just looking for a little sugar to put some pep in your step…

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… or celebrating something special…

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Bittersweet Confections does it all.

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They even take custom cake orders!

Bittersweet Confections/Facebook Which is great to know for your next event.

Bittersweet Confections is open six days a week.

Bittersweet Confections/Google Hours of operation: Monday - Saturday: 7:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.

For more information, be sure to check out their website and give them a follow on Facebook so you never miss out on their specialty creations!

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Their original location on Magazine Street was such a success, it wasn’t long before a second location in Mid-City opened up.

Beth O./Trip Advisor

Just the aroma from walking in will put a smile on your face, and that’s before you even get to the counter.

Bittersweet Confections/Facebook

Their breakfast and lunch menus are one of the best-kept secrets in the city!

Fuel up on one of their tasty sandwiches, salads, or a nice cup of chicken gumbo before you treat yourself to a pastry (or two).

William Whalen/Google

Where you’ll find all sorts of incredible creations.

Which is great to know for your next event.

Bittersweet Confections/Google

Hours of operation: Monday - Saturday: 7:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Have you ever visited Bittersweet Confections? Let us know in the comments below!

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Address: 725 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USAAddress: 639 S Hennessey St, New Orleans, LA 70119, USA