Lagniappe in the press:
The New Yorker — March 2025 "A Crowning Moment for the New Orleans King Cake" — Lagniappe's king cake named the writer's personal favorite in New Orleans, praised for its flaky exterior and West African grains of paradise spice.
The New York Times — December 2024 "22 of the Best Bakeries Across the U.S. Right Now" — one of only two Louisiana bakeries named, recognized for pastries in conversation with Black history.
James Beard Foundation — 2025 Kaitlin Guerin nominated for Emerging Chef — the only New Orleans nominee in 2025.
Eater — 2024 & 2025 Best New Bakery, Eater New Orleans (2024) · "The most exciting new bakery in America" — Eater video feature (2025).
Vogue Featured for pastries rooted in Black Southern foodways and West African ingredients.
Condé Nast Traveler Highlighted as a must-visit destination in New Orleans.

