Bellegarde Bakery crafts artisan breads, pastries, fresh pasta, and pizza with stone-milled grains and world-class ingredients in a cozy, no-frills spot.
"An employee-owned bakery famous for its bread, a semifinalist for Outstanding Bakery." - Clair Lorell
"Bellegarde is the ubiquitous and beloved bread that’s been found in New Orleans restaurants, grocery stores, and wine shops for years, but now residents can pick up Graison Gill’s remarkable wares direct from the source at his Leonidas bakery. In addition to its famous loaves, Bellegarde sells sweet and savory croissants, cookies, baguette sandwiches, and pizza." - Eater Staff, Clair Lorell
"Next to Leidenheimer’s French bread, Bellegarde Bakery’s baguette might be the second most popular bread in town — and frankly, it’s a close second. The ubiquitous bread could only be found in New Orleans restaurants, grocery stores, and wine shops before Bellegarde’s first retail bakery opened in 2019, a glorious development. That also meant the arrival of Bellegarde-made sandwiches, like the ham and brie. It is simplicity at its best, matching the European gold standard. The tomato, mozzarella, and arugula on focaccia, is also one of the best vegetarian sandwiches in town." - Beth D'Addono, Clair Lorell
"Bellegarde Bakery employees in New Orleans purchased the business from its founder Graison Gill, who was nominated for the James Beard Award." - Naomi Waxman
"I frequently shop for gifts at Bellegarde Bakery. They carefully source and grind their flours, cornmeal, and grits. A bread or cornbread recipe with a bag of fresh-ground flour or cornmeal is always a fun gift." - Trey"
