The best cafes in Hammond

From entrée-sized salads and unique grilled sandwiches to pastas and daily breakfast, Coffee Rani - Mandeville nails that fresh, veggie-friendly comfort, using quality ingredients and buying local when possible. Sunday brunch is a neighborhood favorite, and finishing with dessert plus a frozen latte never hurts.

From the Mandeville newsletter, October 21, 2026

Tucked inside Whole Foods Market Mandeville, WFM Coffee Bar offers a full-service setup with roasts on deck and drinks made to order, perfect for that pre or post grocery pick-me-up. Settle into the café seating and sip while planning dinner victory laps.

From the Mandeville newsletter, October 14, 2026

From over 200 teas to scones with proper clotted cream, The English Tea Room & Eatery nails cozy comfort and classic bites. Pop in for high tea with finger sandwiches or a brunchy Eggs Benedict, then linger like you’ve got a novel to finish.

From the Covington newsletter, October 14, 2026

Tournesol Cafe and Bakery is turning out artisan breads, flaky croissants, and sweets like Gâteau Basque and chocolate éclairs. Chef Carlos B. Sanchez, who oversaw La Boulangerie’s bread program, also does a solid BBQ brisket on challah, grilled eggplant ciabatta, seasonal soups, and quiche for easy lunch runs.

From the Covington newsletter, October 8, 2026

Tandem Coffee and Cocktails is your downtown Mandeville spot near the lakefront for a latte before work or a custom cocktail after, with an event calendar, a Tandem Book Club, catering, and space to host backyard or backroom gatherings.

From the Mandeville newsletter, October 6, 2026

Equal parts neighborhood hangout and all-day café, Haven Coffee and Cocktails roasts specialty beans, pulls clean shots, and shakes up thoughtful drinks alongside craft bites. Downtown Covington folks pop in for espresso, stay for a cocktail, then end up asking about the next live music night.

From the Covington newsletter, October 22, 2026

Settled into a 19th-century cottage with a string-lit courtyard, The Bean pours locally roasted Flamjeaux coffee and turns out scratch-made breakfasts, soups from Stefani’s stove, and pastries worth lingering over.

From the Mandeville newsletter, October 1, 2026

New Orleans-born chain for house-roasted coffee, organic teas, blended drinks & pastries.

New Orleans-born chain for house-roasted coffee, organic teas, blended drinks & pastries.

New Orleans-born chain for house-roasted coffee, organic teas, blended drinks & pastries.

New Orleans-born chain for house-roasted coffee, organic teas, blended drinks & pastries.

Counter-serve bakery/cafe chain serving sandwiches, salads & more, known for its bread & free WiFi.

New Orleans-born chain for house-roasted coffee, organic teas, blended drinks & pastries.

New Orleans-born chain for house-roasted coffee, organic teas, blended drinks & pastries.

New Orleans-born chain for house-roasted coffee, organic teas, blended drinks & pastries.

New Orleans-born chain for house-roasted coffee, organic teas, blended drinks & pastries.

New Orleans-born chain for house-roasted coffee, organic teas, blended drinks & pastries.

Luma Coffee turns out specialty beans roasted in-house from the historic Central Rexall Drugs building in Downtown Hammond, pouring cups that actually taste like the origin on the bag. Grab a bag of Biru Bekele Ethiopia or The Rex, or set up a subscription and never run out.

From the Hammond newsletter, October 7, 2026

New Orleans-born chain for house-roasted coffee, organic teas, blended drinks & pastries.

Pull Clip Cafe is the kind of local spot where espresso actually tastes like chocolatey dark roast should, and the drip stays smooth. They bake every loaf and pastry in-house, stack sandwiches on sourdough, croissants, or focaccia, serve all-day breakfast, and keep weekly lunch specials...

From the Ponchatoula newsletter, October 15, 2026

Need the kids to burn energy while you actually sip coffee this week? With 3,500 square feet of fun, NOLA Kidsground is an indoor playground and party spot built for interactive, imaginative play, so they explore and you breathe... maybe even finish a cup in peace.

From the New Orleans newsletter, September 18, 2026

New Orleans-born chain for house-roasted coffee, organic teas, blended drinks & pastries.

Need a low-stress reset that actually works? NOLA Cat Lounge blends Mardi Gras charm with 20+ adoptable rescue cats, a cozy space to decompress, snap some wholesome pics, help socialize local kitties, and maybe accidentally pick out your next roommate. The purrs are therapeutic, the mission is legit.

From the Ponchatoula newsletter, October 18, 2026