The best cafes in New Orleans

9 cafes we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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

10158 Jefferson Hwy (River Ridge)

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

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French Press Coffeehouse keeps things cozy with single origin and estate grown beans brewed to order in classic French press style, plus…

2120 David Dr (Metairie)

French Press Coffeehouse keeps things cozy with single origin and estate grown beans brewed to order in classic French press style, plus lattes and those espresso-spiked La Freezes. Pair it with a made-to-order breakfast sandwich, muffin or soup and you’ve got easy comfort for any Kenner kind of day.

From the Kenner newsletter, September 8, 2026

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Lunch-only diner with po' boys, salads & other local fare plus table & drive-thru service.

1313 Hickory Ave (Harahan)

Lunch-only diner with po' boys, salads & other local fare plus table & drive-thru service.

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Puccino's Coffee keeps things easy for the daily routine with Italian coffee and specialty drinks alongside a real breakfast and lunch…

1801 Dickory Ave (Harahan)

Puccino's Coffee keeps things easy for the daily routine with Italian coffee and specialty drinks alongside a real breakfast and lunch menu. It’s the kind of spot where a quick latte becomes a sit-down breakfast plate, then back to life feeling a little more human.

From the Kenner newsletter, August 31, 2026

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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…

5700 Citrus Blvd D · ✓ checked Sep 11

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

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Coffee &... nails those early cravings and the late ones with fresh donuts, breakfast all day, and po-boys and burgers that just fix…

5024 Westbank Expy (Marrero)

Coffee &... nails those early cravings and the late ones with fresh donuts, breakfast all day, and po-boys and burgers that just fix things. They also roll out party-sized donuts and decorated king cakes, so you can be the hero at work, school, or your krewe.

From the Kenner newsletter, August 20, 2026

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Coffee shop, roasting beans in-house, featuring spices, chocolate candies and Middle Eastern treats.

1180 Terry Pkwy Ste 103 (Terrytown)

Coffee shop, roasting beans in-house, featuring spices, chocolate candies and Middle Eastern treats.

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Small coffeehouse in the middle of a shopping center offering coffee, breakfast items & sandwiches.

1977 Barataria Blvd (Marrero)

Small coffeehouse in the middle of a shopping center offering coffee, breakfast items & sandwiches.

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Need a low-stress reset that actually works? NOLA Cat Lounge blends Mardi Gras charm with 20+ adoptable rescue cats, a cozy space to…

1029 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd Ste A-2 · ✓ checked Jul 31

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 New Orleans newsletter, August 7, 2026

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