New Orleans has so much delicious food to eat, it can be easy to overlook the amazing desserts that are at your disposal. But the home of the beignet has a lot to say about delicious donuts. From historic places like Café Du Monde to neighborhood spots like Buttermilk Drop that have really taken off, there is a donut for everyone in this town.

1. Proofed, 5236 Tchoupitoulas St.
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This uptown shop sells out quick--get there early for their kolaches!
2. District Donuts Sliders Brew, 2209 Magazine St.
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On the donut scene for a few years now, this Lower Garden District favorite is known for their very unique flavor combinations. And the sliders are really good here too!
3. Café Du Monde, 800 Decatur St.
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You can't do a donut tour of New Orleans without stopping at this iconic shop and getting knee deep in some powdered sugar. You'll want the whole order, trust me.
4. Norma’s Sweets Bakery, 2925 Bienville St.
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This bakery features all kinds of sweet and savory treats that are certain to delight you for days. Go hungry!

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5. Blue Dot Donuts, 4301 Canal St.
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When you just want a delicious donut with all of the classic flavors and freshly baked, Blue Dot is the place to go.
6. Morning Call, 56 Dreyfous Drive
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Now tucked inside of City Park, Morning Call offers up their version of the New Orleans classic beignet--and it does not disappoint!
7. Buttermilk Drop Bakery & Café, 1781 N Dorgenois St.
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Another New Orleans original, the buttermilk drops here are out of this world, not to mention all of the other delicious treats they have inside of here!
8. Tastee Restaurant Deli-Donuts, 2549 Esplanade Ave.
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And when you want down home greasy donut goodness with some New Orleans flair, check out Tastee on Esplanade. It will send you back in time and make you feel all warm inside!

How many of these delicious places have you visited before? Do you have a favorite donut shop that we missed from this list? Are you willing to take the whole tour? Let us know in the comments below—we love to hear your feedback!

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