New Orleans is known as the most distinctive city in the US, thanks to its cross-cultural and multilingual heritage. Well-known for its chic boutique hotels, vintage shops, cocktail hours, live music/concerts and bands, architectural styles, and festivals including the famous Mardi Gras, this beautiful city, rich in its history and cultural, is a traveler’s delight. New Orleans’ coffee culture is also world-renowned. Since its inception as a French city, coffee has been an inseparable part of New Orleans’ culture. You will be surprised to find several coffee-centric drinks mostly unique to the city. Be it the busy French Quarters or the stunning Garden District, spotting a classy, funky or a traditional café is a natural scene. If you enjoy the café culture and would love to visit one of the best cafes in New Orleans, check out the list below.
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1. Café Du Monde
Posted by Café Du Monde on Sunday, 18 July 2010
One of the famous names associated with the coffee scene, Café Du Monde is an important landmark in the city. The 24x7 cafe is located on Decatur Street in the French Quarter of New Orleans. The historic café with its traditional charm and the open-air setting is the finest choice to taste the yummy beignets and cafe au lait. Crispy on the outside, and fluffy on the inside, beignets are served with powdered sugar coating and sold in orders of three. What you need is a bit of patience as you might have to wait to be seated. If not, get it to go and enjoy the experience. You can also enjoy white and chocolate milk, hot chocolate or fresh-squeezed orange juice in this New Orleans café.
Café Du Monde
Address: 800 Decatur St, French Market, New Orleans, LA 70116
Average price for two: 5-16 USD
Opening hours: Monday-Sunday: Open 24 hours
Website: Café Du Monde
2. New Orleans Cake Café & Bakery
Fab pic by Su-Jit Lin!
Posted by Cake Cafe & Bakery on Monday, 3 September 2018
Healthy eating on your mind? Make your way to New Orleans Cake Café & Bakery. Nothing much to boast about the ambiance or structure of this family-run eatery except for the bright colored walls that are adorned with beautiful paintings. However, that is not the case with the food. Made from fresh local ingredients, you can indulge in a sumptuous breakfast, brunch or lunch options. The freshly baked bagel with cream cheese, boudin and eggs, lox & bagel plate or simply a roasted veggie omelet will keep you full and happy. Serving the best king cake in the city, the café has extensive lunch menus too. From crab sandwich to crab omelet, lightly fried catfish fillet or roasted veggies topped with goat cheese, everything is made with a dose of love and is served with an added dose of love. You can also enjoy cupcakes for just USD1 with a meal.
New Orleans Cake Café & Bakery
Address: 2440 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70117, USA
Average price for two: 11-30 USD
Opening hours: Tuesday closed, Wednesday-Monday: 7 am to 3 pm
Website: New Orleans Cake Café & Bakery
3. Satsuma Cafe
Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.” ― Hippocrates #satsuma #satsumacafe #satsumamaple #neworleans...
Posted by Satsuma Cafe on Friday, 16 March 2018
This community-driven café promises to serve only food and beverages made of wholesome and natural ingredients. Visit the cafe for some healthy picks and a vibrant ambiance. Though you will be spoilt for choice looking at the healthy house-made juice menu, you will feel healthier after grabbing a bottle of bright eyes (carrot, lemon & ginger) or the cleanser (beet, fennel, cucumber, lemon, celery). Yummy breakfast varieties including the Mexican breakfast plate, green breakfast sandwich, or the black bean burger and lunch options including grilled ham and cheese, special BLT are all local favorites. Don’t forget to taste the freshly baked muffins and pastries here.
Satsuma Cafe
Address: 3218 Dauphine St. New Orleans, LA
Average price for two: 11-30 USD
Opening hours: Monday-Sunday: 7 am to 5 pm
Website: Satsuma Cafe
4. Who Dat Coffee Cafe
Posted by Who Dat Coffee Cafe LLC on Thursday, 21 December 2017
When your food is served with love, the taste doubles. So expect that when you enter Who Dat Coffee Café. From great coffee choices to Cajun-style cafe eats and cocktails, this funky café with sidewalk seats is a real deal. Order your crab pies, shrimp scramble or fried green tomatoes and for some heavier choices, go for Who Dat Burger or Turkey Bacon Bleau. Ever heard of Da Mandeville or Da Cajun omelet? You can try it here. The café is famous for its awesome staff and quick service. So you know where to go.
Who Dat Coffee Cafe
Address: 2401 Burgundy St, New Orleans, LA 70117
Average price for two: 11-30 USD
Opening hours: Monday-Sunday: 7 am to 10 pm
Website: Who Dat Coffee Cafe
5. New Orleans Coffee & Beignet Co
Beignets are always a good idea. #BrightenYourDay
Posted by New Orleans Coffee & Beignet Co on Tuesday, 18 July 2017
Sipping cafe au lait is a must when you are in New Orleans. But it can be a double delight if coupled with the yummy beignets. Add the perfect ambiance and a stylish backdrop, the experience is complete. New Orleans Coffee & Beignet Co is just all that. Apart from beignets, the scrumptious pastries, muffins, iced vanilla latte, frozen creme caramel are also clear winners. The less crowded atmosphere makes it a perfect place to enjoy your bite. Just don’t forget to have the banana muffin studded with dark chocolate chip and the chocolate beignets here.
New Orleans Coffee & Beignet Co
Address: 4141 St Charles Ave New Orleans, LA 70115
Average price for two: 3-12 USD
Opening hours: Sunday-Thursday: 6.30 am to 9:30 pm, Friday-Saturday: 6.30 am to 10:30 pm
Website: New Orleans Coffee & Beignet Co
6. Envie Espresso Bar & Cafe
? Good morning y'all! Stop by for breakfast: veggie omelette with hash browns served. ☕️ Plus the best latte...
Posted by EnVie Espresso Bar & Cafe - 1241 Decatur on Thursday, 28 September 2017
This European-style cafe in the French Quarter with its beautiful setting, good food, amazing coffee choices, and perfect ambiance is pulling crowds. Relax on the cozy chairs, grab a mocha almond milk iced coffee or an iced vanilla almond milk latte and enjoy the open-air seating with the perfect views on the street. Plenty of vegan and gluten-free options make this place a hot favorite. Try an alcoholic coffee drink if you haven’t done that before and go for grilled portabella and goat cheese panini with a side salad. Not your choice? Try the Avocado omelet and the French toast or Prosciutto & Asparagus Panini with pasta salad. Enjoy your food with cool background music and simply relax.
Envie Espresso Bar & Cafe
Address: 308 Decatur St New Orleans, LA 70130
Average price for two: Under 10 USD
Opening hours: Sunday-Thursday: 7 am to 12 am, Friday-Saturday: 7 am to 1 am
Website: Envie Espresso Bar & Cafe
7. Arrow Café
Arrow Café is a quirky French Quarter coffee shop that serves espresso drinks, tea & pastries. Grab your coffee and stroll around the bike shop and antique store inside the café. Don’t be surprised if you come across bike workshops, pop-ups or art shows once you are here, as Arrow Café is on a mission to promote the local artists of New Orleans. The chilled and exclusive ambiance makes it a perfect place to spend some quality time. Pick from the selection of pastries, vegan options, coffee, and tea and do not miss the king cakes if you are here.
Arrow Café
Address: 628 N Rampart St, New Orleans, LA 70112
Opening hours: Monday-Sunday: 8 am to 5 pm.
Website: Arrow Café
8. French Truck Coffee
“☀️Good Morning” in a cup. ??
Posted by French Truck Coffee on Wednesday, 28 November 2018
Shipping container or a café? You may be a bit amused once you are at the French Truck Coffee. Beautifully painted with yellows and blues, this adorable café is best known for its iced coffee. The well-lit spaces and the inviting décor makes this a great place to indulge in some great food and drinks. Be it the delicious cappuccino, pastries or the wallet sandwich, you will love it here. The café is not for huge groups, as they have limited seating options. However, it is ideal for mini coffee/tea dates. The coffee, served in a cute bright yellow cup, will steal your heart away.
French Truck Coffee
Address: 1200 Magazine St New Orleans, LA 70130
Average price: 5-12 USD
Opening hours: Monday-Friday: 7 am to 5 pm, Saturday -Sunday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Website: French Truck Coffee
9. HEY! Café & Coffee Roastery
Do U wish U were here?
Posted by Hey! Cafe on Tuesday, 14 August 2018
Looking for a casual place to drink some quality coffee? Head to HEY! Café & Coffee Roastery, located on Magazine St. The space inside might not look cozy, step out to the patio and it’s worth the deal! This cute little café is home to in-house roasting, so relish the real coffee experience. They also have a good variety of tea choices and pastries. Enjoy the free Wi-Fi, live music, eclectic atmosphere and some serious coffee hours here.
HEY! Café & Coffee Roastery
Address: 4332 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70115
Opening hours: Monday-Friday: 6.30 am to 8 pm, Saturday -Sunday: 7 am to 8 pm
Website: HEY! Café & Coffee Roastery
10. Mammoth Espresso
I'm so sorry if you're reading this from another part of the country. But it's 77 degrees here in Nola and I just need to say, damn, I love this place. ??✌?
Posted by Mammoth Espresso on Wednesday, 6 February 2019
A laid-back atmosphere with shades of black, yellow and blue, you will love the coffee experience at Mammoth Espresso. Couple it with the warm hospitality, and you are all set for the day. A wide range of Espresso choices including Americano, Flat White, Cappuccino, Latte along with filter coffee and tea options, you will never go wrong with the beverage choices here. From scones to coffee cakes and quick bread, pick your treat choice along with your coffee. This retro-modern café will give you some major coffee goals.
Mammoth Espresso
Address: 821 Baronne Street New Orleans, LA 70113
Average price: 4-12 USD
Opening hours: Monday-Friday:7 am to 5 pm, Saturday -Sunday: 7 am to 3 pm
Website: Mammoth Espresso
The evolving coffee culture of New Orleans
The third-wave cafes that have opened in the last few years have entirely changed the coffee culture in New Orleans. With the super delicious and diverse coffee choices and scrumptious breakfast and lunch options, the trendy cafes in the city will leave you in awe. Enjoy some of the best coffee moments here.
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