Best Donuts in NO

[Diner4Life]

After reading the healthy eats in NO post, I feel guilty asking a question about donuts, but what the hell.

Can anyone offer up a few suggestions for getting some outstanding donuts in the NO area? I've obviously had Dunkin Donuts and the donuts at Tastee. I enjoy a buttermilk drop at Dorignac's very now and then. Are there any more neioghborhood donut shops anymore? My friend from Chalmette laments the loss of his favorite places post-K.

All suggestions welcome.

[midcity]

I don't know what was in Chalmette before the storm, but there are at least two great doughnut shops there. The Pastry Pantry is on Paris Road near the intersection with Judge Perez, and Aaron's Doughnuts is on the corner of Judge Perez and Paris Road, on the down-the-road river side. Both great, and I believe both also sell a full breakfast.

[Diner4Life]

Hey guys, thanks for the info and suggestions. Now my only question is "Is it worth driving across the river or out to the East for donuts?"

Answer is probably "YES!"

[hazelhurst]

A tear stands in the eye as I recall Picou's, out by Da Track. Never found anything to compare.

[CheeburgerCheeburger]

I hear that Freret Street Po Boy has some pretty good ones.

[uptownlibrarian]

That's false, in my opinion. I had a couple of glazed (which was all they had) one morning, and they're really nothing special. About the same as Krispy Kreme, maybe actually not even as good as KK.

Baker's Dozen on Jefferson Hwy is my favorite. Especially the apple fritter. Closed Sunday.

[runCP3]

Best donuts are the French ones also known as Beignets. =)

[Suzy Wong]

Fay's Take-Out and Honey Whip Address: 801 Kepler Street, Gretna Phone: [phone] I only have been once, but it was the or one of the best donuts I ever had.

In eastern New Orleans, another great choice, (Vietnamese owned) so they also have french pastry and fried or grilled! seafood/poboys):
Chris' Donuts
7030 Bullard Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70128-2308
[phone]