Lamara Coffee & Kitchen

Wow. This is the kind of food I CRAVE. Perhaps because they are not fully vegan, Lamara did not show up on my google searches for vegan food when I was initially planning my trip to New Orleans. (They are vegetarian; some items include cheese, eggs, or honey.) I was lucky to discover Lamara on a handy list of veg-friendly spots posted at Breads on Oak. As soon as I browsed the menu at Lamara, I was infatuated. They are seed oil-free and refined sugar free; they do use coconut oil and olive oil in most dishes, but minimal amounts. They go out of their way to bake many components of their hot dishes such as tortillas, tofu, and potatoes, in order to minimize oil. So many fascinating items like homemade adzuki bean bacon. After much deliberation (since I only had the time for a light meal), I ordered the rainbow tostadas, made with refried pinto beans, oil-free cashew cilantro cream, spiralized yellow beets, romaine, purple cabbage, and avocado on baked corn tortillas. Visually stunning, impeccably fresh, and low in salt (but high in flavor). Impressive. I also had a hot chocolate with their homemade oil-free almond milk; delicious, and quite reasonably priced at only $4. I took the raw protein bites to go (oil-free, with almond butter). Great little treat that I would definitely get again. I’m basically obsessed with everything this place has to offer, and had a difficult time not ordering one of everything on the menu. In addition, the staff were extremely patient and helpful in answering my many questions about ingredients. They made it easy for me to make the right choices for my diet. I wish there were more places like this. Please open a location in the northeast ASAP! 😍

All the menu options are great. Love this place.

Very aesthetically pleasing. Long wait time for a coffee shop. Pretty pricey! Very little food for the amount and they forgot to add an egg on my avocado toast that was an extra $2. Didn’t notice until I made it to work. Staff was nice but just need more help for a morning coffee run. Food was very bland. $50 for 2 small breakfast items and two matcha’s is wild.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 1

Service: 4

Best Americano I've had! Took me a minute to get the "plant based restaurant" when I kept asking for milk. Oat milk didn't ruin my coffee.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Surfer's Breakfast, Scrambled Egg Burrito

I love the coffee and the space, but they are not consistent with the hours of operation. I stopped going because of that.

However, I wanted a good cup of coffee last week, and of course a sign was up saying that they were not open. I came today and what do you know, a sign is up again, saying they are opening at 9 instead of 8.

in the balancing act of healthy food and flavor Lamara is still a work in progress. They need to commit to a full time kitchen and ditch the self serve refrigerator. This will get customers served faster, and remove the need for those beeping discs that disturb the dining experience. This is a vegetarian forward eatery with the standard coffee bar selection. The flow of utensil area, food ready area, and dish return area was not very efficient.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 4

snooty, over-priced, unattentive gentrifier cafe

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Oof. This place is not for me! It just reeks of gentrification and green washing. They charge 25 cents for to-go cups, which in and of itself isn’t the worst thing (I appreciate places that consider climate change). However, they then sell disposable cards in plastic sleeves for $6, which makes me feel like they don’t actually care about the climate at all, and are using green marketing to jack up their prices in a historically black neighborhood. Also, of course, I didn’t like the matcha lemonade I got (which took over 12 min to make).

All in all not my vibe. Go to Fatima’s Cozy Corner instead! Better quality, authentic vibes, nicer people.

One of my favorite cafes in the city! Such a sweet spot with plenty of seating, outlets, fast WiFi and great atmosphere. Their coffee and tea options are great! They also have smoothies and awesome variety for food!
Love it so much here.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Veggie Burger, Surfer's Breakfast, Berry Smoothie

That major mint smoothie is something else. Quality of ingredients & products keeps me coming back. I’m happy to pay more for organic.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

One of my favorite places to sit down and enjoy a delicious smoothie. Always fresh and consistent

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Grain Free Waffle

I was in town for a wedding and needed a quiet spot near my Airbnb to get breakfast, coffee, and work for a few hours. Lamara did not disappoint.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This place is amazing!
I ordered the Belgian Waffle and Lavender Vanilla Latte, my sister got the Surfer's Breakfast. Literally the best waffle I've ever eaten! It comes with fresh berries (I picked off the strawberries, cause I don't like them, but the blue and raspberries were delicious), and the syrup was perfect! The latte was delicious, and my sister loved the sandwich.
Everything is made with healthier, alternative flours and milks, and they compost everything they can.
10/10 would recommend!

Dietary restrictions: They are a green restaurant, so they use flax or oatmilk and gluten free flours.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Waffle

My favorite cafe in mid city! I love how everything here is plant based. Food and drinks are delicious!! I recommend the avocado toast and waffles. Beautiful indoor and outdoor space. 10/10. kid and pet friendly. Lovely wine selection to buy as well!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Waffle, Southern Burrito

Great vibe, eclectic clientele, amazing vegetarian options for breakfast and lunch, juices, coffees, smoothies. Well-stocked corner unit of organic & sulfate free wines. Plenty of parking. Big indoor, sunny space, and large outdoor garden space with large bench and small table groupings with sun awning protection.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Waffle, La Brea Burrito North Tacos Version, Lamara Freshed Pressed Juices, Southern Burrito