50 Best Cafes in New Orleans

“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!“

“Amazing food , staff and ambiance.“

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

“The food was good. Cash Only the service was Bad and restrooms were nasty.“

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

“One of my favorite coffee shops in the city. Doesn’t seem to be over-run with tourists which is so nice as a local that works remote. The food and coffee is AMAZING. The food is some of the best i’ve had in the city out of any restaurant i’ve been to… and this is a coffee shop. I’ve never even liked scones and now like scones (but only from here). The decor is so cute and bathroom always smells nice. Hours are later than most coffee shops. Only qualm is I had an Irish coffee which just tasted like alcohol (very strong) I couldn’t taste the coffee in it and the tables are too small to fit a drink, food and something to work on (such as a laptop or notebook). Otherwise everything is perfect!!“

“Delicious and great wait staff“

“This little shop, adjoining Small Mart, offers delicious coffee, lattes, and espresso. The staff members are so friendly and helpful you feel like you could just take them home with you for an extended visit! There are a few little tables, a few counter seats, and this coziness, rather than a distraction, adds to the feeling of comfortableness and community. Lovely artwork on the walls, interesting things to look at and read everywhere you turn, and such delicious, beautifully made hot drinks. A great place for the start of the day.“

“Great service amazing food and wonderful live music“

“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.“

“The Best Praline’s and My God the Crab Beignets . Ive never tasted crabmeat in beignets , until I went to French Quarter Festival . THE BEST, in the Entire in New Orleans . Thank you 🙏🏾 All. God Bless the Owner Mr. Robert. Overflow ! The Original Praline from the Old School.“

“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.“

“The food was good. Cash Only the service was Bad and restrooms were nasty.“

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

“Vegetarian friendly and great environment!“

“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.“

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

“A must!! Every trip from now on! The food was delicious. You can’t go wrong with anything on the menu.. great customer service too!!“

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

“So, I was passing through and stopped at Cafe Beignet. I believe I was on Decauter street. Anyway, the young man was nice. They were getting ready to close, but he made sure I got some hot and fresh beignets. I wish I remembered his name (young African American with dreads that was working July 3rd) I will definitely go back again“

“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. 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩“

“Awesome atmosphere with amazing owners who go out of their way to give doggo visitors plenty of love“

“When I walked in, I noticed the cleanliness and the layout. It was welcoming and fresh. The lady taking our order was pleasant and friendly. The food arrived quickly, but at that time, there wasn't a lot of customers until later. I would visit this place again. I recommend that people try it at least once for themselves.“

“Best breakfast my wife and I have had in a restaurant ever! There Bennie’s are awesome. Can’t wait to go back and try more of their menu! We sat at the bar and the bartender was great!“

“Cute little coffee shop with a great staff!“

“Fantastic place! I was a bit lost and happened to stumble upon this place. Decided to grab some of their blueberry croissants and a couple of coffees. Boy am I happy I did! Love you guys!“

“Amazing, laid back Southern brunch. French mimosas & a crab salad. Fantastic atmosphere & service.“

“Great food and coffee. Recommended!!“

“Best little coffeehouse around. We love the local vibe and the delicious chicory coffee. So many snacks and sandwiches to chose from. Hang out were the locals go !“

“Its a great place to shop and dine .“

“Friendly staff and amazing coffee 🥰“

“I love it here! Excellent beignets and coffee. Cocktails are great too.“

“Super cute spot with a great menu. Our server was lovely and her recommendation did not disappoint! Went with the grits bowl and it was the BEST grits I've ever had, complete with sauteed veggies, fried eggs, and crispy bacon. Also, the fresh juice was delicious. Definitely recommend if you're in the area!“

“Quaint little shop on a sweet little corner in a charming little neighborhood. Staff are friendly, attentive and very good at what they do. Great selection of desserts and lunch items.“

“My husband and I found this little gem on Yelp when in the area and OMG am I happy we did it’s was PHENOMENAL. I’ve never said wow so much while eating everything was fresh and delicious. service was friendly and helpful! Highly recommended to anyone!!!“

“The food was good. Cash Only the service was Bad and restrooms were nasty.“

“Awesome little coffee shop style cafe with really friendly folks and a great one page menu. It’s a great place to hang out and the menu is an easy on the budget way to take a break from all of the uber-Cajun food. Lots of fun to play the free games while you wait. Nostalgia is a great name since I enjoyed showing all of the arcade games from my childhood to my son.“

“My brother and I ordered for Mother's Day and it was a unique gift she loved! I tried a clean house, a garden of flowers but at the end of the day, mom wanted chocolate!“

“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.“

“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)“

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

“Great food and quick service“

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

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

“If you enjoy delightfully airy sweet beignets New Orleans Coffee & Beignet Co 😉“

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

“One of the absolute best breakfast biscuit sandwiches I've ever had. Not some freezer thawed airfryer junk, this had the fluffiest texture of biscuit and cheese and egg... would've shared a photo but eating and enjoying it was way more important. I'm actually sharing this the day as I reminisce how delicious it was 😏🎉👑“

“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“