Aunt Sally’s Praline Shop

Free Samples!!!
We were walking along Decatur Street and almost walked past this shop which seemed more like a gift shop… until you see the lady making the pralines through the window. THAT was entertaining.
Had to walk in and buy some after watching THAT. Bought two cookie-​sized pralines, one traditional and the other chocolate to munch on while we were walking.
This is wayyyyy to much sugar in one eating for me. Might have needed milk or tea or unsweetened coffee to wash all the sugar down. BUT they were very good.
Because this shop is also a gift shop, other products that are good to pack to take home with you for souvenirs are also available like the Café Du Monde Beignet Mix and popular hot sauces and gumbo seasonings like Tony Chachere and Louisiana.

Yummy pralines, RUDE staff. Your business comes from tourists, so you should probably not stick your nose up at them. You can get the same pralines at the airport, so you don’t even have to buy them here. Great news!

I found this place when I was walking around french quarters. I spotted fresh pralines in the window. Who could resist that smell coming from the store? It’s pronounced PRAH-​LEEN is what I have been told by the staff. Staff are knowelgable and friendly. I overheard the pralines are made in copper pots. Cool! There are 3 trays of samples to try when you walk into the store. The original praline is so creamy and delicious. The texture reminds me of a fudge crossed with a caramel. I bought some home back to Houston and the pralines are mre delicate than I thought. Don’t worry I still ended up eating the broken pieces and enjoyed it.

Pralines, pralines everywhere and plenty of tasters to go round!
There were 3 trays of testers sat around for you to nibble on the merchandise and pick which ones you prefer. I loved the original creamy.
So much to look at and buy in here than the pralines (gasp!)
The walls are lined with art, from postcards to roof slates, and there’s a selection of great gifts, the staff are lovely and it’s easily walkable to from where we were staying in the French quarter.
In laws loved it too!

Delicious pralines! They had free samples and after a taste it was clear I had to buy some for myself. What made the experience even more spectacular was the staff. They were incredibly personable and warm. My friend and I spent a long and enjoyable time chatting with Robert and Linda and had such a fun time with them that we returned after further exploring New Orleans. Their hospitality was the highlight of our trip and I couldn’t have better things to say about them or our experience at Aunt Sally’s. Go meet them for yourself, they are great people, and while you’re at it, pick up some tasty pralines.

Stick with their creamy original pralines! The best for gifts to loved ones!
They come in a box of 12 for $ 27.99.
Great as a gift or to buy in bulk and give it out individualized.

Alright this store is a tourist trap. But it is not a bad trap I have to say. Despite not a big one with a sweet tooth, I liked their pralines. Really really good. It took one bite of the sample for me to make up my mind and grab a few for treating myself and some for family back home. This main store is probably the biggest one in town — at least of the ones I came across in FQ. So many choices and such beautiful decoration.
And given the different flavors — other than the original, my favorite was absolutely Café Au Late! The Banana Foster was a close second and the creamy was a bit overwhelming for me, but am sure would be a big big hit with the kids.
Also, my eyes went straight to the aisle where they have assorted sauces and other gourmet food items. Picked up Gris Gris Fire Sauce and totally love it. So glad I did.
If you are in the area, don’t miss out on this one. It has more than just the fix for your sweet tooth!

I haven’t tried every praline company in New Orleans but after trying Sally’s (free samples inside) I didn’t feel the need to try other companies. They are so delicious and you won’t be able to stop eating them. You will want to eat all the samples they leave out. The original ones are amazing as are the creamy ones. Be sure to grab a box or two for your loved ones. Come to Aunt Sally’s for the best pralines ever!

Think of these pralines as Taco Bell, Arby’s, or just eating at a vegetable bar. Lots of fiber in the body makes the stomach happy and sad, but also makes the butt the happiest.
These pralines do the same and you know it’s too bad there’s no restroom near or in the shop. The taste wasn’t my favorite. too creamy and not enough sweetness. or sometimes too sweet and buttery.
No consistency. No bueno, but surely a good lax. Like the commercial say, I love my lax. just not this one. Hahaha!

Free samples! And really? While super touristy, I still think these are the best pralines in the Quarter. Friendly service and you can stand in the window and watch them being made. The shop is big and open and they have a good variety other than your regular praline.

Some of its a bit expensive, but they got some good candy, and some other fun trinkets. Worth dropping in if ur walking by!

A few days ago, my girlfriend and I stopped in the shop by the shop to get some watermelon taffy while we walked around the French Quarter. About 5 minutes later, like idiots, we sat the bag down in another store to look at some items, and had the bag stolen from us before we could even try a piece. So we walked back to the shop to buy some more, and when the owner greeted us, we explained what happened. He gave us another bag, free of charge! As a thank you, we bought a box of Pralines. The sweets are great, the store is great, the staff is great, you can’t ask for much more.

My boss recommended this place to me. It’s like Café Du Monde, a place you have to go stop by at. They have some samples of their famous pralines or if you ask nicely they’ll let you sample something they don’t have out.
My favorite was the creamy original pralines. And these puppies aren’t cheap but definitely with it.

I’m local and I work a few doors down from this place. I really WANT to like them, but every time I walk in the salespeople are SO rude. One good thing— they are great with the bulk packaged praline sales. Their packaging is cute and all and their product is decent… I just want to feel more welcome when I walk in the door.

Really cute store, full of interesting things. We got some souvenirs and we love it. It’s really close to Café du monde which is really convenient.

I sampled some others — Aunt Sally’s are still the best. Their store is now just past Café du Monde on the way to the French Market.
I’ve never seen them elsewhere in the U.S., so get yours here. A unique overwhelming taste of cane sugar and pecans.

Get your sample on but buy your souvenirs elsewhere. This place is right next to Café du Monde and they are priced know I g tourist go there. Very over priced in my opinion.

So, if you are ever at the Café du Monde eating beignets, and your sugar fix hasn’t been satisfied fully, then go next door to Aunt Sally’s, where you will find the finest in Southern and Creole confections.
You haven’t lived until you tasted one of their world-​renowned pralines. Someone just brought me back a dozen ($ 25.99). What is a praline you out of towners? It is pure, creamy sugar that has a taste of caramel and is studded with pecan («pee cawn», not pee can) pieces. It is also loaded with butter, molasses and cream. There is no other creamed decadence like this in the world.
Have your beignets and café au lait, and go get some pralines to take home with you.

The first praline I ever tried was from Aunt Sally’s and after living in NOLA for 4 years I can say that the original ones from this shop are my favorite hands down. Such a perfect pick-​me-​up when you’re pulling an all-​nighter before an exam or just need a mid-​day sugar kick. The originals are crunchy, delicate, and each one is full of pecans.
It didn’t take long for me and my mom to discover that they ship pralines anywhere in the U.S. — amazing and dangerous because we both have little to no self-​control. Some people have written that they are too sweet, or that if you eat too many in one sitting you’ll get a stomach ache. I’m not recommending that you do this but lemme just say that I ate like 4 once and I was fine… See for yourself!

Chanced onto Aunt Sally’s while browsing through the French Quarter. Picked up a couple of different types of pralines to try out ($ 2.71 each).
Found the original to be way too sweet whereas the chewy one was fine. My friend could not finish a single one and even with a strong sweet tooth I could barely finish mine.
They also carry lots of touristy trinkets that can be found in any other shop in the area so nothing special to report on that front. There are free samples of pralines kept around so my suggestion is that you try them to see which one you like before you pull the trigger.