This place is captivating with the staff, its energy, the welcoming feeling is exuberant. The refreshing appeal the space has is always inviting. The people put so much love and care into their barista skills. I have experience nothing but consistency with my drink. I don’t even have to ask for what I prefer to drink. They know my need as soon as I walk in the door!Kudos, with triple high five for Baldwin and Co!I mean…don’t take my word for it.Go experience it for yourself!
Ande Kral
Chic bookstore with surprisingly large curated selection. The most delicious oat milk lattes with unique, inventive specials. Also very kind employees! Trust them with your books and your beverages. You will not be disappointed!
Harmonese Pleasant
Baldwin is hands down my favorite coffee shop to stop at!Everything from the literature, monthly events, and of course the brew!! Such a lovely + chill spot to get work done or just hang. This spot is black owned, located on Elysian Fields off of St Claude.Customer service has always been so lovely here. Most definitely a 10/10 recommendation!
Jerome Wilson (Romeo)
Xcellent!
Austin Graff
A cafe inside a bookstore for the community. It's perfect! The front shop sells a full coffee menu and the Brown Sugar latte was very refreshing. In the back are all types of books, including many James Baldwin numbers. There's a courtyard with public art and seats in the back. If you're a paying customer, there are two clean restrooms. Afterwards, explore the nearby murals.
Terri C
DD is such an amazing barista. My drinks are always made to perfections. I love their chai. And the vibe of the place is so welcoming and warming. Best in town.
Decent collection of African-American literature, history, biographies, etc. Coffee was OK.
Brik Allen
I really want to love this place because it's cozy and charming. The coffee is pretty good. However, the lady who took my order yesterday didn't even look up from her phone the entire time. I was waiting with my card inserted in the machine for what felt like 3 minutes with the "waiting for cashier" prompt until she finally looked up from her phone to press "ok" on her screen. I'm not trying to make best friends with the coffee clerk, but a smile or even the simplest acknowledgment that a human is standing in front of you goes a long way. There's a starbucks right across the street with better customer service!
Arlesienne Mônica Da Silva
I went Sunday morning around 9 AM. The people at the counter were delightful and so very nice. I had the tomato square savory pastry. It was delicious & the coffee was amazing. I live a few blocks away. I usually go to a place closer to my house, but this is now on my radar! All the books made you feel like a real old school coffee house. The kind you grew up with if you're old! But it was modern feeling too!! I really liked the vibe in the space. And it looked like there is a little courtyard for sitting in too. I'll try that next time.
Brydie Wines
Best coffee shop in the city . Ary is my favorite barista and welcomes my family every time we come in . Who Dat is best drink I have ever had !
Glen Santiago
This coffee shop is pretty fantastic! The only thing is that if you’re looking for a cortado or a café cubano… this isn’t the spot. But then again I haven’t really found a coffee house in New Orleans that can nail a cortado without scolding the milk.
This place is captivating with the staff, its energy, the welcoming feeling is exuberant. The refreshing appeal the space has is always inviting. The people put so much love and care into their barista skills. I have experience nothing but consistency with my drink. I don’t even have to ask for what I prefer to drink. They know my need as soon as I walk in the door!Kudos, with triple high five for Baldwin and Co!I mean…don’t take my word for it.Go experience it for yourself!
Chic bookstore with surprisingly large curated selection. The most delicious oat milk lattes with unique, inventive specials. Also very kind employees! Trust them with your books and your beverages. You will not be disappointed!
Baldwin is hands down my favorite coffee shop to stop at!Everything from the literature, monthly events, and of course the brew!! Such a lovely + chill spot to get work done or just hang. This spot is black owned, located on Elysian Fields off of St Claude.Customer service has always been so lovely here. Most definitely a 10/10 recommendation!
Xcellent!
A cafe inside a bookstore for the community. It's perfect! The front shop sells a full coffee menu and the Brown Sugar latte was very refreshing. In the back are all types of books, including many James Baldwin numbers. There's a courtyard with public art and seats in the back. If you're a paying customer, there are two clean restrooms. Afterwards, explore the nearby murals.
DD is such an amazing barista. My drinks are always made to perfections. I love their chai. And the vibe of the place is so welcoming and warming. Best in town.
Welcoming + Knowledgeable + CourteousA terrific shopping experience.
DD knows how to do it every time!! She is so kind and every time I go with my coworkers our day gets better because of her!!
They got my orders wrong often. I ordered lavender matcha, but I got brown sugar match or plain matcha. Very disappointed. Will not go again.
The best ever
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Decent collection of African-American literature, history, biographies, etc. Coffee was OK.
I really want to love this place because it's cozy and charming. The coffee is pretty good. However, the lady who took my order yesterday didn't even look up from her phone the entire time. I was waiting with my card inserted in the machine for what felt like 3 minutes with the "waiting for cashier" prompt until she finally looked up from her phone to press "ok" on her screen. I'm not trying to make best friends with the coffee clerk, but a smile or even the simplest acknowledgment that a human is standing in front of you goes a long way. There's a starbucks right across the street with better customer service!
I went Sunday morning around 9 AM. The people at the counter were delightful and so very nice. I had the tomato square savory pastry. It was delicious & the coffee was amazing. I live a few blocks away. I usually go to a place closer to my house, but this is now on my radar! All the books made you feel like a real old school coffee house. The kind you grew up with if you're old! But it was modern feeling too!! I really liked the vibe in the space. And it looked like there is a little courtyard for sitting in too. I'll try that next time.
Best coffee shop in the city . Ary is my favorite barista and welcomes my family every time we come in . Who Dat is best drink I have ever had !
This coffee shop is pretty fantastic! The only thing is that if you’re looking for a cortado or a café cubano… this isn’t the spot. But then again I haven’t really found a coffee house in New Orleans that can nail a cortado without scolding the milk.