50 Best Cafes in New Orleans

“great food and unique venue“

“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!!“

“Delicious and great wait staff“

“Great atmosphere. Fast service. The beignets are generous and affordable. Cash only so come prepared.“

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

“Super cute place! Probably the last coffee shop in town with drip under $3. Batistas are friendly and personable but not too much for 7:30am in the morning. I do want to come back and try the food and drinks for dinner. The idea morning stop for breakfast/coffee/matcha.“

“We purchased a traditional king cake and some pastries. Everything was excellent, as was the service.“

“Great service amazing food and wonderful live music“

“Great espresso, nice spot.“

“I hadan amazing experience at Pond Coffee from the second I walked in I was greeted by the welcoming staff. After exploring the many local roasters and espresso houses this one is my favorite. The bean used to make the espresso has a great depth of flavor without being bitter. Definitely a place to try if you love coffee and espresso.“

“Great atmosphere. Fast service. The beignets are generous and affordable. Cash only so come prepared.“

“Great little spot!! Their breakfast is delish (vegan tofu scramble is so tasty even for non-vegans) and specialty latte was tasty as well. Prices are reasonable especially for the amount of food and quality. And to top it off, the staff is super friendly and welcoming! Definitely a favorite.“

“Vegetarian friendly and great environment!“

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

“Placed a large order and they handled it with no problems. The pralines and gifts boxes were perfect.“

“Very nice and cosy place in the heart of New Orleans, not far from Bourbon and Canal street. We had the biscuit tower, the big daddy burger and a chocolate chip and walnut cookie and it was all excellent. Definitely recommend! I also appreciated that they had a list of other vegan and vegetarian NOLA businesses on their notice board inside. ???“

“Amazing!! Surprised to find this level of restaurant in this small southern town.“

“Their coffee is bean juice worthy of the gods.“

“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 visited the one Royal street for a quick morning breakfast and coffee. We are vegetarian so our options are limited in what we can eat, so we had their veggie sandwich, croissants, beignets, a cappuccino and a mocha. The food was alright, the beignets are a little messy but delicious.
The ambience is nice and they have both outdoor and street seating. They also sell spice blends and store merchandise.
On our first visit to the cafe, there was a mass shooting down a couple blocks, which was traumatic and scary but luckily we were unharmed. On our next visit we wanted to grab a quick coffee. While there was a long queue, the people at the counter were quick in taking orders and making them ready to go.

Vegetarian options: Very few vegetarian options, especially if you are Indian vegetarian.“

“Fantastic community breakfast and brunch spot. The Carol B Belle was delicious, the gravy paired well with the shrimp and sausage. The Sweetness was delicious too. Had a strawberry snowball to go on a hot day was perfect. The owner was super nice.“

“Long wait times because the food is so good. When it's busy, service isn't great, but the wait staff is always kind and communicates that they are very busy. Amazing GF options! I had the GF French toast with strawberries. Could have had more strawberries and more powdered sugar, but it was still delicious!“

“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.“

“Amazing Event Cakes — We had a formal event this weekend for which Bywater provided our cakes. The chocolate peanut butter was to die for. The other cake was not what we ordered but we loved it just the same. If you need a cake for any occasion, we highly recommend Bywater Bakery.“

“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!!“

“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.“

“Cute little coffee shop with a great staff!“

“Loved this place! It’s a must see!!!“

“This is my first time to give a comment in the US because I met the best staff in this cafe! She is so nice and patience, I really appreciate her help The cinnamon rolls and latte here are also pretty good! Highly recommend ✨✨ btw Tulane student ID could get a discount!!“

“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.“

“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 .“

“Great food and coffee. Recommended!!“

“Stumbled across this cool little spot while seeking out some breakfast. Food was good, only reason for 4 stars is the avocado toast had a bit too much red pepper tucked under the eggs which surprised my wife with a bit of unexpected heat. Otherwise a nice simple breakfast with lots of cool arcade games and gamer memorabilia. Fun little spot! Check it out!! ?“

“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!!!“

“Absolutely delicious! Amazing and large portions!“

“Great food and quick service“

“Best breakfast in New Orleans! Staff are amazing, friendly and helpful. Would highly recommend a visit if you are in the area.“

“Shanice is the most amazing person at the mid-city location! She greeted us warmly and made our experience so perfect!! She offered suggestions and made the best coffee I’ve ever had! The egg and cheese sandwich was like eating a sandwich made in heaven!! Because of your amazing staff and perfect quality food you have a repeat customer out of me!!“

“Shrimp and grits delicious and friendly staff“

“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.“

“Great atmosphere. Fast service. The beignets are generous and affordable. Cash only so come prepared.“

“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“

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

“We were looking for coffee one morning on our visit to NOLA and found this close to our stay. Great coffee and one of the best biscuits I’ve ever had! Put a little honey on the bacon and egg and it was killer! Glad to see an environment for folks to learn and improve on their skills.“

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