Best Early-Morning Coffee Shops in New Orleans

Lower 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.

Mid-City, New Orleans

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

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

Tremé / Lafitte, New Orleans

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

East Carrollton, New Orleans

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

Mid-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

Tulane - Gravier, New Orleans

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

Bywater, New Orleans

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

Central Business District, New Orleans

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

Marigny, New Orleans

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