Loretta’s Authentic Pralines

New Orleans, United States

4.3

20 reviews

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+1 504-529-6170
Address:
1100 N Peters St Ste 17, New Orleans, LA, 70116
French Quarter
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450 ftFrench Market Station
0.2 miDumaine Station
0.4 miToulouse Station
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20 reviews of Loretta’s Authentic Pralines

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Place rating: 5
Kissimmee, FL
I have a sweet tooth and the original pralines from Loretta’s were amazing! I love how they sell boxes of individually wrapped pralines too. Brought them back home and gave away to my coworkers. They loved them. Definitely a must-​try in NOLA!
Place rating: 5
Washington, DC
The praline beignets were so delicious! The beignet was cooked to order and was light and fluffy. The praline cream was so so good. It was worth the wait, and at $ 7 for three I think it was worth the price too. The owner was really nice too.
Place rating: 5
Philadelphia, PA
My peanut butter praline from Loretta’s was literally my last taste of New Orleans before I went home. It’s good to leave on a high note.
My friend was looking into something else when the peanut butter pralines caught my eye. I was intrigued and ask about it. I was told it’s really good if you like peanut butter. That’s a dead on observation.
I wish I bought more because I wanted that praline/​peanut butter taste to linger and last forever.
Skip the praline chain shops and go right this specialty shop in the French Market.
Place rating: 4
Orlando, FL
There are countless places to get Pralines in New Orleans, but I think Loretta’s Authentic Pralines has the best in town. These tasty treats are obviously very sweet, but sometimes I find the sugar a little overwhelming. I like Loretta’s because they aren’t quite as sweet as the ones you’ll find everywhere else. The staff is also very friendly, and the price is right. Worth checking out!
Place rating: 3
San Francisco, CA
I decided to bring home a dozen to share at the office. I waited until the last day of my trip to make sure they would be fresh. It wasn’t until after I ordered that I realized they boxed up pre-​packaged pralines. I have no idea when they were made/​packaged which was a slight bummer. I’m going to assume they were fresh… Either way, my coworkers definitely enjoyed them.
One praline is more than enough for a person. They are incredibly sugary. Pralines will run you a little more than $ 2 a pop and there are five different flavors (rum, coconut, chocolate, peanut butter, and regular). Definitely worth trying while you are in the city.
Place rating: 5
La Jolla, CA
The praline cake is one of the most delicious things I have ever had. Ever. Also, customer service is top notch.
Place rating: 3
Alameda County, CA
Pralines and bakery stall in the outdoor French Market area. Kind of pricey. Pralines were excellent. However, since I’ve never had a praline I didn’t like …
I would not call the guy behind the counter very personable. No samples offered.
Place rating: 1
Federal Way, WA
I would be careful with buying there candy, I purchased 1 box of assorted Pralines and brought it home to share with co-​workers and family and in 2 weeks they were moldy. I called got an answer machine, I sent candy back with a letter and then called after they got it and let them know I was the person who sent the bad candy back and NO call back, NO Candy replaced. Just very bad business. I do know not to Buy from them and I would warn you as will to. But I guess they like to treat people bad.
Place rating: 4
Pearland, TX
was told that we had to try the «Praline Beignets» here. so we made it our last stop before departing NOLA. unfortunately they did not have any available on Sunday afternoon. i was consoled by the offering of mini sweet potato pies. the texture and taste of the SPP was amazing! the crust was perfect in flakiness. the mini Pecan Pie is FABULOUS also.

Loretta’s is easily a new fave when i visit NOLA.
**i did try the SP cookie and think i prefer the pie!
Place rating: 5
Fair Oaks, CA
I have never had true Pralines until I came to New Orleans, and let me tell you, this place is the real deal. I tried pralines all over the city, and by far I like this place the most. You can definitely taste the difference, but also the texture of the nuts and the praline itself. This praline has the right amount of fluff, firmness and texture, it also isn’t overly sweet like a lot of the other places around the city.
Place rating: 5
San Francisco, CA
Loretta’s has the best pralines you’ll find, not to mention the cookies they have too. My friend and I literally went there four times within an hour and each time we tried something new. Everything melts in your mouth and we could have cried over how good it was. Loretta’s son was super sweet and friendly too! We each eventually bought a box of a dozen pralines along with cookies to go. We were sad to leave-Loretta’s was just too good.
Place rating: 5
New Braunfels, TX
If you ask locals where to get the best pralines they will direct you here. I love how they all say Loretti’s and not Loretta’s like it’s spelled. Oh and they don’t say pray-​lines they say praw-​leens. These pralines are huge! Not your normal little round things. My fav are the original but she also has a coconut one and a run one too. I saw a sign that said praline beignets! Can’t wait to try those. If you are not sure just ask for a sample.
Place rating: 4
Cupertino, CA
I’m not a huge fan of pralines to be honest. I tried a sample and did NOT like it. However, I brought one back for the boyfriend since its something New Orleans seems to be known for. I think I just don’t like the texture and taste of Pralines. My boyfriend LOVED IT. SO NOWWWW I feel bad that I didn’t buy moreeeee :’(So it’s not my taste, but it seems like a great price for people who do like it. They have different flavors and you can get them in a box of 6 or 12. :)
Place rating: 5
Sturbridge, MA
There are many places to get pralines in New Orleans but this place is the best. They’re fresh, soft and oh so tasty. Don’t get sticker shock though, pralines are not cheap to begin with so expect to lay down some dough but man, it’s so worth it. The location in the French Market is just charming.
Place rating: 4
Spring, TX
This small praline shop in the French Market is making the best pralines in New Orleans. They are big, oval mounds of deliciousness!
Having been on a mission to taste all the pralines in the area, I really liked the creamy texture of Loretta’s. They have great flavor and melt in your mouth. If pralines aren’t your thing, they also make yummy pies.
Be sure to take a box or two home with you!
Place rating: 5
New York, NY
Simply delicious pralines. Stopped by the shop 4 times during our week long trip. Have also tried, Aunt Sally’s, Laura’s and Jean’s Pralines, but Loretta’s is the BEST, also the largest in size. Loretta’s son works at the French market location. Mr. Harrison is so hard-​working and shows real Southern hospitality. I bought another half-​dozen to bring home to family. I wish there was a Loretta’s in NYC. Love, love, love Loretta’s Pralines!
Place rating: 4
Oklahoma City, OK
You cannot go to NO without stopping here for some Pralines. They are the sweetest nectar of the gods!!!
They will give you a sample, but dont expect to have a little taste without taking some with you. There is not a man on earth strong enough to walk away empty handed once they have tasted the sweets!
Place rating: 5
Austin, TX
Stopped in here with my mom one year when I was a little kid. We bought a sample pack of prailines that were so good, we actually went back and got more. Loretta was working in her shop that day. She was so sweet and friendly and funny. My dad used to get lots of tix to Saints games, so every time we were in New Orleans, we’d stop in. Years later, I order these puppies and have them shipped to me wherever I’m living. They are so incredibly milky, rich, and creamy. God bless Loretta!
Place rating: 4
San Luis Obispo, CA
This bakery had some really nice baked goods! It was hard to narrow it down but I did it’s worth stopping for your sugar fix.
The shoesole was flaky but not dry, sweet but not disgustingly so crisp but not hard! This was a great sweet treat. I bought. Chocolate Chip praline cookie just in case and it was superb! Yes, I ate them both!
The person who was working was very pleasant as well.
Place rating: 5
Memphis, TN
Trust that this is a well-​informed praline review. I have tasted more than 6 brands of pralines in the French Quarter. See the lengths I go to for you Unilocalers?! I found Loretta’s about 5 years ago and thought it was one the best sweet treats ever. But this go round in the Big Easy, I made a concerted effort to try EVERY praline place I saw to verify that Loretta’s was indeed the best. Look no further, these are the best with a melt in your mouth texture and smooth finish. They are also well packaged and presentable souvenirs. Don’t bother with the others. Come to Loretta’s for the best tasting/​best looking/​best packaged pralines.