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    Urban Bliss Life » Restaurant Reviews » New Orleans Restaurants » Food & Travel Bliss: District Donuts in New Orleans, Louisiana

    Published: May 2, 2017 / Updated: May 19, 2022 by Marlynn Jayme Schotland · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Food & Travel Bliss: District Donuts in New Orleans, Louisiana

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    Craving something sweet and looking to indulge while traveling through New Orleans, Louisiana? Check out District Donuts! 

    Where to Eat in New Orleans: District Donuts, review on UrbanBlissLife.com

    I love doughnuts. And donuts. However you choose to spell it, whether you go for homemade donuts, store bought, or at the cafe, these delightful round puffs of buttery sugary goodness are an indulgence I happily enjoy from time to time.

    While visiting New Orleans on our #FollowYourNola trip, we had the pleasure of enjoying some amazing donuts at District Donuts.

    District Donuts

    Where to Eat in New Orleans: District Donuts, review on UrbanBlissLife.com

    District Donuts is to New Orleans what Blue Star Donuts is to Portland: THE BEST.

    Where to Eat in New Orleans: District Donuts, review on UrbanBlissLife.com

    Here, they make everything from scratch.

    They make all of the dough, the glazes, the pastry fillings by hand and never use artificial flavors.

    Where to Eat in New Orleans: District Donuts, review on UrbanBlissLife.com

    They even make the sprinkles from scratch! Impressive!

    Where to Eat in New Orleans: District Donuts, review on UrbanBlissLife.com

    There are seven main daily rotations, which include their staples: glazed, cinnamon sugar, and chocolate glazed.

    You'll also find creative combos like Lemon Blackberry, S'mores, and Dark Chocolate Raspberry.

    Where to Eat in New Orleans: District Donuts, review on UrbanBlissLife.com

    They also sometimes have Maple Bacon, which is such a popular Portland flavor at pretty much every donut shop. They sadly didn't have it on the day we visited. I did enjoy the Irish Cream flavor, however. If they have Irish Cream when you visit, be forewarned that it does have some alcohol, so it is not for kids!

    Where to Eat in New Orleans: District Donuts, review on UrbanBlissLife.com

    They also serve cinnamon rolls with a crazy tasty buttery glaze, and biscuits that are perfectly flaky. With a side of extra butter, of course.

    Coffee

    I was surprised and happy to learn that District Donuts serves Portland-based Stumptown coffee at all of their locations.

    Fries, Salads, Sliders, and more

    District Donuts also serves hot menu items throughout the day.

    For breakfast, you can order a pork belly breakfast taco ($5.50) or a scrambled egg & cheese biscuit ($4)

    From the lunch menu, you can choose from one of three sliders daily: Cheeseburger, Fried Chicken, and Tofu. Since we were here early in the morning, we didn't get to sample these sliders, but I hear from friends that they are AMAZING. Next time, I'm totally trying that fried chicken slider.

    Add a side of waffle fries ($2.50) or cheese fries ($4) to go along with your sliders, and you're good to go!

    You can also order a little house salad ($4.50) if you are feeling guilty and want to at least appear somewhat healthy.

    But seriously: if you're here, you're here for the donuts. And District Donuts absolutely delivers on quality, taste, and pure indulgent goodness.

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    Where to Eat in New Orleans: District Donuts, review on UrbanBlissLife.com

    District Donuts currently has four locations in Louisiana. We visited the Magazine Street location, which was fairly large and spacious for a donut shop. There was bar seating, as well as a handful of 4-6 seater tables inside and outside of the shop. The staff is helpful and friendly, and they keep the line moving quickly.

    Prices are AMAZING here for high quality, artisan level food. Donuts are just $1.50 - $2.50 each (compared to up to $4 each in Portland!). Sandwiches are just $3.25 - $4.50. And you can order from a wide variety of coffee, tea, and juices for less than $4 each.

    District Donuts - Magazine Street 
    2209 Magazine St.
    New Orleans, LA 70130
    504.570.6945
    Hours: Everyday: 7am-9pm

    District Donuts - Arabella
    5637 Magazine St.
    New Orleans, LA 70115
    504.313.1316
    Hours: Everyday: 7am-2pm

    District Donuts - Harrison
    527 Harrison Ave.
    New Orleans, LA 70124
    504.827.1152
    Hours: Everyday 7am-9pm

    District Donuts - Elmwood
    1126 S. Clearview Pkwy, Suite D
    Jefferson, LA 70123
    504.605.7944
    Hours: Sunday - Thursday 7am-9pm
    Friday-Saturday 7am-10pm

    For more info, visit the District Donuts website.

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    Thanks to the New Orleans Convention & Visitors Bureau for hosting our visit to District Donuts. As always, all opinions and photos are my own. 

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      1. Anna says

        June 19, 2019 at 5:00 am

        These Donuts look really amazing :)

        Reply
      2. Plastikfrei says

        May 05, 2017 at 12:13 pm

        These Donuts are looking gorgeous! Thanks for sharing everything with us!
        Greets, Suny

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      3. Cameron - Diary of a Southern Millennial says

        May 03, 2017 at 5:12 pm

        I'm from Louisiana and live close to NOLA, so I visit pretty often. District Doughnuts is the BEST!

        Reply
      4. Raine says

        May 03, 2017 at 2:56 pm

        Those donuts look incredible! Now I'm craving something sweet, lol. I've only been to New Orleans once, and I've been dying to go again! I'll have to add these donuts to my to-do list for next time!

        Reply
      5. Julie Torres says

        May 03, 2017 at 12:01 pm

        This place looks ahhhhhmazing! Irish cream donut oh my, will be sure to pop in here on my next trip to NoLa!

        Reply
      6. Kate says

        May 03, 2017 at 8:57 am

        Holy smokes. Those donuts and flavors look bonkers good! How could you choose only one?! Yum!

        Reply
      7. Julie says

        May 02, 2017 at 8:30 pm

        These donuts look Good. There is a Blue Star in LA that's on my to-do list to try!

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      8. Crystal // Dreams, etc. says

        May 02, 2017 at 3:40 pm

        This place sounds so good! The lemon blackberry and Irish cream donuts in particular. :) I'd definitely visit if I get back to New Orleans!

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      9. Belle says

        May 02, 2017 at 3:38 pm

        Yum! Those donuts look AMAZING!!!

        Belle | One Awesome Momma

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      10. Samantha @ Momma Wants Java says

        May 02, 2017 at 2:52 pm

        Wow! Those all look so delicious! Traveling to New Orleans is on my bucket list, and if I ever get to go, I will have to go check this place out. Thanks!

        Reply
      11. Waz says

        May 02, 2017 at 2:34 pm

        Ahhh! So many donuts! I haven't visited NoLa in years, and next time I do, I'll have to stop by District Donuts to check it out. PS. I agree that Blue Star is the best in PDX. ;)

        Reply
      12. Pech says

        May 02, 2017 at 1:55 pm

        I love the use of the Hello tags to identify and introduce the donuts and Holy moly that is really affordably priced! I also like the more rustic feel instead of more often seen white modern countertops feel

        Reply
      13. candy says

        May 02, 2017 at 1:25 pm

        If I ever get down in the Louisiana area I will know where to go to get some great donuts.

        Reply
      14. Hillary Harper says

        May 02, 2017 at 1:21 pm

        Those look incredible! District Donuts will definitely be on my list when I go there for my friends bachelorette party this fall! Thanks for sharing :)

        Reply
      15. hal says

        May 02, 2017 at 1:17 pm

        this place looks amazing! Can you believe i've never been to New Orleans?!?! i have to go!

        Reply

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