Best Espresso-Focused Cafes in New Orleans

East Riverside

Small-batch roastery in a Quonset hut where you can watch the full roasting operation from your seat while enjoying their espresso

Uptown/Carrollton

New Orleans roaster sourcing single-origin beans with full transparency, building direct farm relationships from Huehuetenango to your cup

Bywater

Bywater neighborhood gem inside Small Mart serving espresso and drip from rotating local roasters with thoughtful barista care

Uptown/Carrollton

Uptown coffee spot serving medium and dark roast espresso with housemade syrups and fresh-baked biscuits from scratch

Marigny

Modern Marigny coffeehouse in a historic cottage serving quality espresso drinks alongside live jazz and global eats

Irish Channel

Micro-roasting their own beans in 6lb batches with electric, ventless equipment and direct relationships with origin cooperatives

East Carrollton

New Orleans roaster showcasing direct trade, single-origin beans with full transparency from farm to cup in bright Carrollton space

Freret

Third-wave cafe with in-house roasting operation serving pour over and espresso across three New Orleans locations

Tremé / Lafitte

Locally-sourced coffee in historic Tremé, known for dialed-in drip that rivals espresso and a welcoming neighborhood vibe

Central Business District

New Orleans-based roaster serving their own beans with pour over options and automatic pour over system in a Central Business District cafe

Garden District

Specialty coffee counter inside Stein's Deli serving carefully extracted light roast espresso with local roasts and house-made syrups

Tulane - Gravier

Uptown roaster serving their own fresh-roasted beans since 2009, with a second location on the Lafitte Greenway

West Riverside

New Orleans roaster offering pour-overs showcasing single origins like honey process Ethiopian and washed Mexican lots

French Quarter

Austrian-inspired specialty coffee focusing on single-origin Ethiopian and Brazilian beans, high-end espresso equipment, and zero shortcuts

Marlyville - Fontainebleau

Neighborhood espresso bar and mobile coffee truck born from film set coffee frustrations, serving handcrafted drinks with latte art

Bywater

Chef-driven roastery in Bywater crafting responsibly sourced, made-to-order roasts with half-dozen pour over options and espresso

East Riverside

Specialty coffee in a converted Magazine Street house with front and back patios, drawing crowds for quality espresso and seasonal drinks

Touro

Home roasting headquarters with specialty-grade green beans, hands-on roasting classes, and equipment for DIY enthusiasts

West Riverside

Local roaster serving three espresso options daily—house Lagniappe blend, rotating single-origin, and Swiss Water decaf—plus hand-crafted pour overs

Algiers

House-roasted beans from Algiers Point featuring in-house roasting operations, pastries, and light fare in a bright community space

Lower Garden District

Bohemian third-wave coffeehouse with in-house roasting operation, serving award-winning specialty coffee across the city

Mid-City

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

Lower Garden District

New Orleans-based roaster serving house-roasted single origins with full sourcing transparency and direct farm relationships

Central Business District

House-roasted specialty coffee from direct relationships with farms like Finca La Bolsa in Huehuetenango, plus local pastries

Central City

Lower Garden District neighborhood cafe pouring locally-roasted coffees from Orleans Coffee, Mojo, and Hey! Coffee with espresso machine

Central Business District

Art-filled CBD coffee haven serving meticulously crafted espresso drinks with a focus on presentation and quality in a gallery-like setting

Tulane - Gravier

Zero-emission roastery and coffee bar founded by a Kaldis veteran, serving impeccably roasted coffee with event catering available

Lower Garden District

Modern Lower Garden District cafe featuring brewed-to-order iced pour overs with multiple single origins alongside quality espresso drinks and house-baked goods.

Mid-City

Locally roasted coffee served beside Mid-City's historic cemeteries, featuring creative specialty drinks on a relaxing patio

Central Business District

Boutique roaster pulling shots on La Marzocco with dual espresso offerings and approachable pour over menu alongside creative signature drinks

Central Business District

Specialty coffee served in a converted historic theater with house-made pastries and a welcoming neighborhood vibe

Mid-City

Neighborhood spot in Mid-City run by passionate barista-baker duo offering pourover and espresso alongside house-made pastries

St. Claude

St. Claude roastery and cafe pursuing excellence in cold brew and specialty coffee with friendly, knowledgeable service

Marigny

Community-focused Marigny cafe serving locally roasted beans with espresso and cold brew, plus dinner service and regular food pop-ups

Central Business District

Locally owned craft coffee spot serving rotating single origin coffees with elevated, approachable espresso in downtown NOLA

Central Business District

Quality-focused espresso bar pouring Café Grumpy coffee alongside locally sourced pastries from Compagnon and Gracious Bakery

Garden District

New Orleans-based specialty roaster showcasing single-origin beans with full traceability, serving house-roasted coffee in the Garden District

French Quarter

New Orleans-based roaster serving their own beans with direct farm relationships, sourcing from estates like Finca La Bolsa in Huehuetenango