50 Best Cafes in New Orleans

“They make the best Chocolate Sorbet in the world!“

“The food was excellent and our server Ashley was great!!“

“This place is great. Everyone working there is so friendly. Also, this coffee shop is always the “right” amount of busy — you can always find a place to sit but there’s also a good handful of regulars around. 10 out of 10 for a local neighborhood staple.“

“Great service and food. Very helpful with directions.“

“The fancy drinks 🍹 are titillating and the appetizers are fantastic. However, the entrees were not impressive. The chicken was served undercooked and the shrimp dish was overcooked and very greasy. Ambiance is what you pay for here and the delicate mix of intoxicating flavors in their cocktails! Staff is very friendly!“

“I’m a local who has dined at many N.O. restaurants and Cafe Amelie is my favorite. Charming atmosphere and THE BEST food and drinks!“

“We always try to go here when we are in New Orleans. Last weekend we took my niece for her first visit and she left her purse that was filled with all of her makeup. She was so upset because we are 5 hours away and she was starting school this week. I called the next morning and they located the bag and overnighted it to us! What a blessing! That is great customer service.“

“And a good selection of music on the box…“

“Great food and quick service“

“The coffee and service were great! However, I was under the impression that this was a dog-friendly place. I came in holding my 11 lb Shih Tzu/Poodle mix and wasn’t acknowledged regarding my dog, which was fine — until another customer came in with their dog. The staff immediately offered them complimentary dog treats from the counter, but nothing was mentioned or offered to me.

The same staff member who served me even looked over after giving the other dog a treat, but didn’t say anything to me, which left me a little confused. I didn’t want to make it awkward by asking, but I’d love to know if there was a reason for that.

Overall, I really enjoyed the coffee and the service otherwise, but that small moment made me feel a bit left out. I’ll give this a 4-star rating for now, just because it could make other dog owners feel the same way. Maybe I just misunderstood how dog-friendly this place is!“

“We had a great breakfast and our waitress was amazing.“

“I was in Tremé for four days, and I ate and drank coffee at Fatmas each and every single one of those days. The coffee was amazing. The food was delicious and their pastries were just beautiful. I loved the atmosphere and the outside seating. There’s even a couple of open windows where you can just stand and look out and feel the breeze while you’re waiting for your food. I wish that I lived closer so that I could go there every day.“

“Everything is delicious here, really good. Best biscuits in the city hands down. They use what they have grown from the garden. The prices are unbelievable and the food is so fresh and high quality. I love the cause and helping kids on the spectrum learn skills and socialization! Truly amazing!“

“Amazing food , staff and ambiance.“

“Celtica has fast become our new favorite breakfast place. Staff are very friendly and helpful, and prices are reasonable. The vibe is a pleasant mixture depending on the time of visit but mostly very friendly mixture of gen x and millennials. The only hang up i have is the available seating, this place needs more seating as it is gaining popularity quickly.“

“I'm recommending the gazebo because I've always loved going here and never had any issues with the food, until yesterday. We waited on two drinks for 25 minutes and two meals for 45 minutes. The food was inedible, both poboys were doused in salt and the chicken wasn't cooked properly. I informed the server that it wasn't cooked and I couldn't eat it and she couldn't have cared less. We paid $70 for food that was left on the plate. Extremely disappointed and hoping it was just a bad day.“

“Vegetarian friendly and great environment!“

“Great espresso, nice spot.“

“Delicious food, a variety of menu options, and terrific service!“

“Great food with incredibly friendly and professional staff. A family favorite!“

“I just had the best lunch at this Cafe. Outstanding service and food is excellent. Will go back every time I'm in the area. Thank for your service. RJ Escoe“

“So glad that the only place I'll get beignets is back in business! It's worth every mile from Texas to make the stop. After having their beignets, fried to order, there's no need to go to that other place!!“

“Loved it so much at breakfast that we stopped again for a late day treat. Food - Staff - Atmosphere : all amazing (bonus points for the spicy Bloody Mary)“

“The best food in the whole city of NEW ORLEANS HOMECOOKED FOOD THAT IS“

“Amazing food! Hip vibe! Avacado toast was the best!!“

“Their soup noodles variety and the dimsum taste good. And ll of their pastries are great, it is highly recommendable.“

“Discovered this little gem while staying at prince Conti last year a must go for brunch“

“Absolutely delicious made-to-order food and coffee/tea, nice ambiance, and attentive & friendly staff. Always a go-to!“

“We always try to go here when we are in New Orleans. Last weekend we took my niece for her first visit and she left her purse that was filled with all of her makeup. She was so upset because we are 5 hours away and she was starting school this week. I called the next morning and they located the bag and overnighted it to us! What a blessing! That is great customer service.“

“We ate there while on vacation and their coffee and their twist on french toast was the best I’ve had. The service was top notch and the cafe was very clean :) Highly recommend stopping in.“

“Very pleasing atmosphere and love the aesthetics and beauty. Lots of gluten free and vegan options. There is respect for table spacing and social distancing in line while ordering. 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩“

“This has become my favorite place in New Orleans. I make it a point of stopping here when I’m In town.“

“This is the best coffee I've had in my entire life thus far and I'm 55 and a 1/2“

“Great employees, very helpful in making sure I indeed had the plant I wanted! Tasty and relaxing drinks. Lovely plantyard to relax in and chat , buy a plant or a pot if you'd like!“

“This café is small, but charming. The menu is simple, but appetizing. The biscuits are large and dense. The croissants are soft and flaky. The frozen peach Bellini was delightful after a very long day of walking. Overall it was a wonderful lunch experience, and I will definitely return. (The bathroom was the cleanest bathroom I encountered on my entire trip.)“

“Small little coffee spot inside a cool looking and smelling deli. The drinks are made to order and you are the priority when the gentleman is making your choice beverage. I happen to walk in just based off the sign for the coffee inside. I had an iced americano and it was delicious. Highly recommended.“

“Great atmosphere and FRESH, delicious food. Highly recommend!“

“The food is delicious! 😋“

“This place is great! Friendly staff, really great coffee, and tasty food. It’s also pretty cute on the inside. I recommend getting one of their specialty coffees. The only reason I’m giving four stars instead of five is because it’s so new it feels a little like they’re still figuring out who they are. I don’t think that’s a bad thing and it just needs some time to grow into the space. The walls are a little sparse but I’m that will change with time. I’m also sure this place will continue to improve!“

“Exceptional service and food options/selection, all at reasonable prices. Great value and everything tasted great. Our party of four had the "BBQ" oysters and patte as appetizer; gumbo, steak and frittes, beet salad with blue crab and grilled duroc blade steak as main course, and shared the chocolate cake and bread pudding - all perfect. Very busy on the Monday visited and a bit louder than I would have preferred. That said, would definitely recommend and look forward to my next visit.“

“The food here was amazing. Service was quick and the staff was friendly. I had the sausage and cheese biscuit with cheddar and tomato jam (pictured). It was divine.“

“We always try to go here when we are in New Orleans. Last weekend we took my niece for her first visit and she left her purse that was filled with all of her makeup. She was so upset because we are 5 hours away and she was starting school this week. I called the next morning and they located the bag and overnighted it to us! What a blessing! That is great customer service.“

“Great little spot for coffee. The French toast was spectacular. Super friendly staff. 🥰🥰“

“Best shrimp and grits I’ve had in a long time.“

“Great breakfast tacos with avocado & green onions! can't get just one.“

“Best coffee shop on the NOBTS campus. Affordable coffee drinks and always a good spot for a snack between classes.“

“Excellent M Club lounge in a not-so-excellent hotel. The lounge really is a redeeming factor for the hotel. Wonderful complimentary breakfast every morning, a wide spread of snacks in the evening (although variety could be better), and friendly staff.

The only thing I would change is to turn down the music. The lounge should be a place to catch some respite and peace from the chaos of the hotel lobby. Loud music spoils the atmosphere. Also, maybe play some classical music instead of non-stop 90's pop and R&B.“

“10/10 the ice is soft, the snow balls are packed with flavor. Great menu, EXCELLENT customer service. Great experience I HIGHLY recommend

Kid-friendliness: Fun colors, friendly and inclusive staff

Wheelchair accessibility: They have a ramp that leads to the order counter“

“Such a great experience with Santa today at Tigers Den! Food and coffee was delicious!!! 5 ⭐️ I highly recommend!!!“