New Orleans, LA
For Coffee in New Orleans, the local food press points to Coffee Science, French Truck Coffee, and Bearcat Baked. Picks from NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune and Gambit (nola.com), updated July 2026.
Editor’s picks
Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune and Gambit (nola.com). Updated July 2026.
French Truck Coffee · Lower Garden District
NOLA.com staff pick. The local chicory-roasted roaster with multiple New Orleans locations.
Bearcat Baked · Warehouse District
NOLA.com staff coffee favorite. Maple lattes and baked goods in the Warehouse District.
St. Coffee · Marigny
NOLA.com staff pick. Bohemian atmosphere, art exhibits, huge outdoor patio and reliable coffee with old-fashioned donuts.
Trumpet and Drum Coffee House · Uptown
NOLA.com staff pick. Non-dairy milk options and flavored lattes on Magazine.
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