38 specialty coffee shops in New Orleans (Updated July 2026)
Standouts include Mojo Coffee Roasters, French Truck Coffee and HEY Coffee Co.; the densest specialty pockets are Central Business District, Lower Garden District, Mid-City.
East Riverside, New Orleans
Small-batch roastery in a Quonset hut where you can watch the full roasting operation from your seat while enjoying their espresso
Open until 2:00 PMUptown/Carrollton, New Orleans
New Orleans roaster sourcing single-origin beans with full transparency, building direct farm relationships from Huehuetenango to your cup
Open until 5:00 PMTulane - Gravier, New Orleans
Uptown roaster serving their own fresh-roasted beans since 2009, with a second location on the Lafitte Greenway
Open until 3:00 PMBywater, New Orleans
Bywater neighborhood gem inside Small Mart serving espresso and drip from rotating local roasters with thoughtful barista care
Open until 2:00 PMUptown/Carrollton, New Orleans
Uptown coffee spot serving medium and dark roast espresso with housemade syrups and fresh-baked biscuits from scratch
Open until 2:00 PMMarigny, New Orleans
Modern Marigny coffeehouse in a historic cottage serving quality espresso drinks alongside live jazz and global eats
Open until 6:00 PMIrish Channel, New Orleans
Micro-roasting their own beans in 6lb batches with electric, ventless equipment and direct relationships with origin cooperatives
Open until 10:00 PMEast Carrollton, New Orleans
New Orleans roaster showcasing direct trade, single-origin beans with full transparency from farm to cup in bright Carrollton space
Open until 5:00 PMFreret, New Orleans
Third-wave cafe with in-house roasting operation serving pour over and espresso across three New Orleans locations
Open until 7:00 PMTremé / Lafitte, New Orleans
Locally-sourced coffee in historic Tremé, known for dialed-in drip that rivals espresso and a welcoming neighborhood vibe
Open until 5:00 PMCentral Business District, New Orleans
New Orleans-based roaster serving their own beans with pour over options and automatic pour over system in a Central Business District cafe
Open until 5:00 PMGarden District, New Orleans
Specialty coffee counter inside Stein's Deli serving carefully extracted light roast espresso with local roasts and house-made syrups
Closed todayWest Riverside, New Orleans
New Orleans roaster offering pour-overs showcasing single origins like honey process Ethiopian and washed Mexican lots
Open until 4:30 PMFrench Quarter, New Orleans
Austrian-inspired specialty coffee focusing on single-origin Ethiopian and Brazilian beans, high-end espresso equipment, and zero shortcuts
Open until 5:00 PMMarlyville - Fontainebleau, New Orleans
Neighborhood espresso bar and mobile coffee truck born from film set coffee frustrations, serving handcrafted drinks with latte art
Open until 4:00 PMBywater, New Orleans
Chef-driven roastery in Bywater crafting responsibly sourced, made-to-order roasts with half-dozen pour over options and espresso
Open until 4:00 PMEast Riverside, New Orleans
Specialty coffee in a converted Magazine Street house with front and back patios, drawing crowds for quality espresso and seasonal drinks
Open until 5:00 PMTouro, New Orleans
Home roasting headquarters with specialty-grade green beans, hands-on roasting classes, and equipment for DIY enthusiasts
Closed todayWest Riverside, New Orleans
Local roaster serving three espresso options daily—house Lagniappe blend, rotating single-origin, and Swiss Water decaf—plus hand-crafted pour overs
Open until 3:00 PMAlgiers, New Orleans
House-roasted beans from Algiers Point featuring in-house roasting operations, pastries, and light fare in a bright community space
Open until 3:00 PMLower Garden District, New Orleans
Bohemian third-wave coffeehouse with in-house roasting operation, serving award-winning specialty coffee across the city
Open until 7:00 PMMid-City, New Orleans
New Orleans roaster committed to direct relationships with origin farms, offering house-roasted single origins in a vibrant Mid-City cafe with indoor and outdoor seating
Open until 5:00 PMLower Garden District, New Orleans
New Orleans-based roaster serving house-roasted single origins with full sourcing transparency and direct farm relationships
Open until 5:00 PMCentral Business District, New Orleans
House-roasted specialty coffee from direct relationships with farms like Finca La Bolsa in Huehuetenango, plus local pastries
Open until 5:00 PMCentral City, New Orleans
Lower Garden District neighborhood cafe pouring locally-roasted coffees from Orleans Coffee, Mojo, and Hey! Coffee with espresso machine
Open until 2:00 PMCentral Business District, New Orleans
Art-filled CBD coffee haven serving meticulously crafted espresso drinks with a focus on presentation and quality in a gallery-like setting
Open until 4:00 PMTulane - Gravier, New Orleans
Zero-emission roastery and coffee bar founded by a Kaldis veteran, serving impeccably roasted coffee with event catering available
Open until 3:00 PMLower Garden District, New Orleans
Modern Lower Garden District cafe featuring brewed-to-order iced pour overs with multiple single origins alongside quality espresso drinks and house-baked goods.
Open until 5:00 PMMid-City, New Orleans
Locally roasted coffee served beside Mid-City's historic cemeteries, featuring creative specialty drinks on a relaxing patio
Open until 3:00 PMCentral Business District, New Orleans
Boutique roaster pulling shots on La Marzocco with dual espresso offerings and approachable pour over menu alongside creative signature drinks
Open until 5:00 PMCentral Business District, New Orleans
Specialty coffee served in a converted historic theater with house-made pastries and a welcoming neighborhood vibe
Open until 3:00 PMMid-City, New Orleans
Neighborhood spot in Mid-City run by passionate barista-baker duo offering pourover and espresso alongside house-made pastries
Open until 6:00 PMSt. Claude, New Orleans
St. Claude roastery and cafe pursuing excellence in cold brew and specialty coffee with friendly, knowledgeable service
Open until 4:00 PMMarigny, New Orleans
Community-focused Marigny cafe serving locally roasted beans with espresso and cold brew, plus dinner service and regular food pop-ups
Open until 8:00 PMCentral Business District, New Orleans
Locally owned craft coffee spot serving rotating single origin coffees with elevated, approachable espresso in downtown NOLA
Open until 3:00 PMCentral Business District, New Orleans
Quality-focused espresso bar pouring Café Grumpy coffee alongside locally sourced pastries from Compagnon and Gracious Bakery
Open until 3:00 PMGarden District, New Orleans
New Orleans-based specialty roaster showcasing single-origin beans with full traceability, serving house-roasted coffee in the Garden District
Open until 5:00 PMFrench Quarter, New Orleans
New Orleans-based roaster serving their own beans with direct farm relationships, sourcing from estates like Finca La Bolsa in Huehuetenango
Open until 5:00 PM