Baya Bar Freret

Baya Bar Freret is a juice bar in New Orleans, LA, located at 4719 Freret St. The shop serves acai bowls, pitaya bowls, coconut bowls, cold-pressed juices, smoothies, avocado toast, and coffee. It is part of the Baya Bar brand, which was founded by Bill Loesch in 2016 after he transitioned from a career in finance to the food industry. The company focuses on offering large, quality bowls made with fiber and antioxidant-rich super fruits from Brazil. Baya Bar has expanded its presence and holds the Entrepreneur Magazine 2026 Franchise 500 Award for its business model.

The menu features specific bowl varieties such as the Dubai Chocolate Acai Bowl with pistachio, knafeh, strawberry, banana, granola, coconut flakes, and Nutella. Other acai options include the 3rd Ave, Pacific Beach, Acai-U-Later, Bella Nutella, and Koa Bowl. Pitaya selections include the Aloha Bowl, Copa Cabana, Beach Buzz, Baya Pitaya, Dragon Bowl, and Pitaya Bliss. Coconut bowls include the Coco Loco, Americana, North Shore, Coco Nutella, and South Beach. Smoothies like the Glowberry feature coconut milk, coconut whip, strawberry glaze, Medjool dates, vanilla whey protein, and avocado. The brand also offers oatmeal, coffee, and seasonal items.

The location sits on Freret Street in the Uptown Historic District. It is about a tenth of a mile from Samuel J Green Charter School and a short distance from New Orleans Fire Department Engine 38. Ochsner Baptist Medical Center is also nearby, less than a quarter of a mile away. Napoleon Avenue runs about a third of a mile from the shop, as does Samuel Square.

Baya Bar Freret holds a rating of 4.60 based on customer reviews. The business is known for its positive reception from patrons and its inclusion in the Entrepreneur Magazine 2026 Franchise 500 list. In New Orleans, the shop provides a local option for those seeking fresh fruit-based meals and beverages in the Uptown area.