Highest-rated cafes in the New Orleans area by diners
From the first coffee houses in the Ottoman Empire to Boston's famed London Coffee House, cafes have always been an egalitarian place to gather, sip, and share ideas, many of which have changed the world.
During the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries, cafes regularly entertained the likes of Voltaire, Rousseau, Thomas Jefferson, and Isaac Newton. Later, Simone de Beauvoir and Jean-Paul Sartre would spend hours in cafes, pondering their works and holding court alongside other intellectuals.
Needless to say, coffee and cafes beget some revolutionary ideas; sipping a cup may even be a political act. When settlers dumped tea into the Boston Harbor to send a message to the British in 1773, tea became a British loyalist's drink, and coffee became a popular substitute.
Boston's London Coffee House, which had opened nearly 85 years earlier, was soon renamed the American Coffee House. Meanwhile, in Philadelphia, Merchants' Coffee House hosted the likes of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Paul Revere.
Many other coffee shops steeped in history abound in the United States, including New York City's Caffe Reggio. Founded in 1927, it was the first to serve cappuccino in the country. New Orleans' Cafe du Monde, founded in 1862, is a fixture in the French Quarter for its coffee and beignets.
Whether it's for a cup of Joe, a heady conversation, or simply a place to start the day, cafes have become landmarks of our daily lives. But where's the best one to find refuge and that perfect caffeinated cup near you?
compiled a list of the highest-rated cafes in the New Orleans area based on diners' reviews on as of February 2025. Cafes with at least 20 reviews tagged as "coffee" on Yelp within a 10-kilometer radius of New Orleans were included. As a result, some cafes featured may primarily serve other items besides coffee and tea. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with more than 25 locations nationally, based on the Yelp data, were not included.
Keep reading to see if your favorite cafe made the list!
#30. Gospel Coffee and Boozy Treats
- Rating: 4.6/5 (56 reviews)
- Address: 501 Tchoupitoulas St. New Orleans, Louisiana
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Juice Bars & Smoothies
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#29. Undergrowth Coffee
- Rating: 4.6/5 (56 reviews)
- Address: 4332 Magazine St. New Orleans, Louisiana
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Caterers, Coffee Roasteries
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#28. Amore Bakery and Cafe
- Rating: 4.6/5 (98 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 307 Huey P Long Ave. Gretna, Louisiana
- Categories: Gelato, Bakeries, Coffee & Tea
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#27. HEY Coffee Co.
- Rating: 4.6/5 (49 reviews)
- Address: 2606 St. Louis St. New Orleans, Louisiana
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Coffee Roasteries
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#26. Le's Baguette Banh Mi Cafe
- Rating: 4.6/5 (168 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4607 Dryades St. New Orleans, Louisiana
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Vietnamese, Coffee & Tea
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#25. Ayu Bakehouse
- Rating: 4.6/5 (150 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 801 Frenchmen St. New Orleans, Louisiana
- Categories: Bakeries, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
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#24. Addiction Coffee House
- Rating: 4.6/5 (635 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1009 North Claiborne Ave. New Orleans, Louisiana
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, New American, Breakfast & Brunch
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#23. Pontilly Coffee
- Rating: 4.6/5 (161 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4000 Chef Menteur Hwy New Orleans, Louisiana
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries, Bagels
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#22. Cafe Bon Ami
- Rating: 4.6/5 (113 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 822 Perdido Unit East New Orleans, Louisiana
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
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#21. Fourth Wall Coffee
- Rating: 4.6/5 (201 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 614 Gravier St. New Orleans, Louisiana
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
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#20. CR Coffee Shop
- Rating: 4.7/5 (43 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3618 Magazine St. New Orleans, Louisiana
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Coffee Roasteries
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#19. Crescent Counter
- Rating: 4.7/5 (71 reviews)
- Address: 800 Common St. New Orleans, Louisiana
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes, Desserts
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#18. Fatma's Cozy Corner
- Rating: 4.7/5 (178 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1532 Ursulines Ave. New Orleans, Louisiana
- Categories: Bakeries, Coffee & Tea, Turkish
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#17. Evolve Coffee + Matcha
- Rating: 4.7/5 (94 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3304 West Esplanade Ave. North Ste B7 Metairie, Louisiana
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries
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#16. Moxie
- Rating: 4.7/5 (47 reviews)
- Address: 3101 Metairie Road Metairie, Louisiana
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
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#15. Angelo Brocato
- Rating: 4.7/5 (769 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 214 North Carrollton Ave. New Orleans, Louisiana
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Gelato, Patisserie/Cake Shop
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#14. Euphorbia Kava Bar
- Rating: 4.7/5 (38 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 8726 Oak St. New Orleans, Louisiana
- Categories: Tea Rooms, Coffee & Tea, Desserts
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#13. Ironworks Coffee and Crepes
- Rating: 4.7/5 (121 reviews)
- Address: 315 Girod St. New Orleans, Louisiana
- Categories: Creperies, Coffee & Tea
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#12. Petite Clouet Cafe
- Rating: 4.7/5 (42 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3100 Royal St. New Orleans, Louisiana
- Categories: Cafes, Sandwiches, Coffee & Tea
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#11. Dream House Lounge
- Rating: 4.7/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 401 Baronne St. New Orleans, Louisiana
- Categories: Lounges, Coffee & Tea, Spiritual Shop
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#10. Dovetail Bar
- Rating: 4.7/5 (40 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 201 North Rampart St. New Orleans, Louisiana
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, Coffee & Tea
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#9. TM Breads & Pastries
- Rating: 4.7/5 (165 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 335 Baronne St. New Orleans, Louisiana
- Categories: Bakeries, Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches
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#8. Dragonfly Caf茅 At Raphael Village
- Rating: 4.8/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 530 Jackson Ave. New Orleans, Louisiana
- Categories: Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea
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#7. Park Island Brew
- Rating: 4.8/5 (72 reviews)
- Address: 1688 Gentilly Blvd. New Orleans, Louisiana
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
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#6. The Antidote Juice
- Rating: 4.8/5 (65 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 734 Union St. Ste 100 New Orleans, Louisiana
- Categories: Juice Bars & Smoothies, Coffee & Tea, Health Markets
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#5. Baldwin & Co.
- Rating: 4.8/5 (136 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1030 Elysian Fields Ave. New Orleans, Louisiana
- Categories: Bookstores, Coffee & Tea
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#4. Cafe Porche and snowbar
- Rating: 4.8/5 (271 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1625 Baronne St. New Orleans, Louisiana
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Bakeries, Coffee & Tea
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#3. Mr Wolf Espresso
- Rating: 4.8/5 (58 reviews)
- Address: 900 Camp St. New Orleans, Louisiana
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bookstores
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#2. The flagpole
- Rating: 4.9/5 (44 reviews)
- Address: 2032 Esplanade Ave. New Orleans, Louisiana
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Shaved Ice
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#1. St Pat's Coffeehouse
- Rating: 4.9/5 (138 reviews)
- Address: 933 Conti St. New Orleans, Louisiana
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Whiskey Bars, Irish Pub
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Rasha Aly and Carren Jao, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 313 metros.
