Athena Cafe

I love Evolve's matcha drinks and their creative seasonal coffees, like the pandan latte. They…read moreclearly know what they're doing and don't take themselves too seriously, which makes the menu fun. The space itself lacks a little character when it comes to the interior design and ambiance for being in New Orleans. It's more like mainstream trendy coffee shop style rather especially cozy or comforting. There are two outdoor tables. The inside is pretty large which is nice, not too crowded either. Their food case could also use some attention (things like the biscuits being displayed cold make them look almost like pretend food and an empty case can be a little off-putting visually.) That being said, the service and the quality of their espresso and matcha drinks make up for it.

Came here after a workout class and it was insanely packed but the service was fast and friendly! I…read moregot the strawberry matcha and it was delicious

Love the logo design and this cute little sitting area

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la Madeleine

3.2(176 reviews)

I was in the area and wanted to get an Oatmeal Raisin Pecan Cookie. Yes, it has pecans!! Such as…read moreamazing surprise. This is one of my absolute favorite desserts and it never disappoints. The later it gets in the day, the harder these are to get. I called this location before popping in to confirm there were some left (it was around 2:30 pm). The employee was friendly and confirmed that there were two left. These cookies are big enough to share so I only got one. I ate every crumb before I made it up the block. I suggest you try it. The Cookie is 5 stars. The overall 4 star rating is because this location has smelled like cleaning products each time I've visited. I guess that can be a good thing but, in a restaurant it's a bit strange. Of course, I'll be back!

The food here is remarkably good, and the staff provided wonderful service. Its quiet, and has a…read moredefinite "cafe" feel, but its in no way fancy. Basically just a French themed greasy spoon. That being said, the Cafe Club is a perfect execution of a classic Club Sandwich. The one thing that was powerfully horrible, and truly a profound disappointment, was their French Onion soup. This was bad on a level that could only be achieved if Jamie Oliver made it and strained it through a homeless man's underwear before serving it. Beyond that one disappointment, it was all great.

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Caffe Caffe - North Hullen

4.0(100 reviews)

Clean, convenient, typical suburban cafe fare…read more Outlets are at a premium-not an inviting place to do work on a laptop. Lots of socializing in the mornings.

Great well-lit cafe with a fancy vibe and friendly people. Food is fresh and prepared quickly when…read moreordered. Don't forget the cheesecake, it is a house speciality!

Inside

Our homemade carrot cake-the best!

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Lemon Ice Box Pie to the max!!

French Press Coffee House

3.1(111 reviews)

This is my dependable coffee house I go to for my morning espresso hookup or afternoon iced coffee…read more I also prefer this place because getting coffee inside the mall is not so easy. They have fast service here so I just to grab a coffee and take with me. They also have a small selection of pastries and breakfast items that are perfect if you're on the go.

Popped in for a late morning weekday coffee with sister-in-law. One other person in line in front…read moreof us. Quiet and not busy. Staff was talking amongst themselves. SIL asked for an espresso drink: what was the strongest/closest they had to four shots of espresso? Counter staff wasn't totally sure; she explained some options, but the response was the Americano with cream and an extra shot. I had a latte. Still lots of staff talking. Drinks were produced, but we both were disappointed. I could drink her espresso, which I usually cannot, and my latte was just meh. The whole experience left us just wishing we had gone back to the coffee house we had visited a couple of times during her visit and not spent our money here.

Interior

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Watery white mocha

Follow Tea

4.3(62 reviews)

Follow Tea is a bubble tea place my friend and I went to in Metairie, LA. It is spacious inside…read morewith a clean, modern design. One thing that sets Follow Tea apart from other bubble tea places I've been to previously, is that they offer cheese as the foamy part of your tea. They also offer a variety of fruit and milk teas. I was intrigued by the cheese, so I got the Lychee Rose Cheese Tea. This is made using cream cheese, the same type of cheese that cheesecake is made of. This is actually traditionally a Taiwanese method of making bubble tea. My friend got the Passionfruit Tea without the cheese. My Lychee Rose Cheese Tea arrived beautifully presented. The cup was made of sturdy, frosted plastic. On top there were some dried roses. This was so tasty! I loved the flavor, it was subtly sweet, and the cheese provided a slight savory balance. The tiny pieces of lychee were an added chewy bonus. My friend also enjoyed her Passionfruit tea. I wish we had some bubble tea places that offered the cheese foam, here in Connecticut, maybe I'll have to look a bit harder. We had a lovely time at Follow Tea, and enjoyed their tasty products.

Happened upon this place while in the area. It's pretty cute with a minimalist feel on the inside…read more I like to true something I've never had whenever I go to new spots so I opted for a crème brûlée boba milk tea. It's different but good. Has a custard in it so they kind of throws me off but I would order again. The cashier was really helpful.

The inside

Blueberry, Matcha, Mango Croffles @phidingthefam

Follow Tea - "Indulge in the perfect blend of sweet and savory with our Mixed Fruit Tea paired with a Blueberry Cheese Croffle - a tantalizing treat for

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"Indulge in the perfect blend of sweet and savory with our Mixed Fruit Tea paired with a Blueberry Cheese Croffle - a tantalizing treat for

85°C Bakery Cafe-Metairie

4.4(55 reviews)

2.5 mi

I ordered your ube cake as a PURE Filipino , I can assure you that the "ube" cake, ain't no ube…read more Its some knock off trashy ass taro from temu, Im guessing its watered down 95% water and the other 5 as ube cuz it looks pale ASF. Im pretty sure its actually purple food coloring and not actual ube, the only reason why I'm not placing a 1 star is because the first time I bought a cake from this place, it was actually good (some coffee cake). This bakery made decent cakes till I tried YOUR UBE CAKE. If you want to copy trends and mix asian culture into your goods, then DO IT PROPERLY, or at least research on how to make ube. Try making ube jam instead and place it in the cake, that would taste WAY better. Also the yellow icy part inside the cake would've been delightful if it was cheese and not some random yellow piss ice. Ube is commonly topped with cheese, this bakery really missed the opportunity to actually be culturally on point. So much for Ube getting mainstream if none of these businesses get it right anyway. They always mess up asian cuisines and culture by making their "own version". Dont disrespect our ube broski (I can feel/taste the ube on the paste but it just isnt enough, it needs more) (update, i take it back. Tried it in the morning where it wasn't as cold. It was actually soft and spongy, the ube taste was stronger and it was quite delectable. Keep up the good work, i see room for improvement though)

This is a cute bakery with so many baked good options! When you walk in there's two walls of…read morepackaged baked goods you can choose from. The prices are super good for being so fresh. I got a cheese bread for about $3 and a tuna sandwich for $5! You can order your drinks at the kiosk or at the counter. And you can bring your items to the counter for them to ring up. The process was pretty easy. It's a nice open space for grabbing a drink and yummy treat. There is no wifi however so it's not the best place to work for the day. Service: Self serve and then pay at the counter Drinks: Lots of different options here Wifi: Unfortunately they don't have this. Parking: There's a small lot in front and signs for parking in the back. Outdoor Seating: None

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French Truck Coffee

4.0(21 reviews)

1.5 mi

This is located in Whole Foods bakery area. They do have teas for those who do not drink coffee…read more The offer pastries but I feel it may not really be utilized since the location is in the bakery area of Whole Foods. The customer service was good, the staff were friendly. This would be a nice stop after shopper if you just want to sit down for a brief to enjoy coffee and a snack. The oolong Milky tea was what I chose, it was not what I thought it was, it was just a regular tea. The New Ice coffee was okay, not really a special flair to it. The are several other options that I would try next time I visit.

This French Truck Coffee is a small stand located at the Whole Foods in Metairie, Louisiana. French…read moreTruck Coffee is primarily located in Louisiana and in Memphis, Tennessee. Despite the name, none of the locations are actual trucks, but they are very cute bright yellow brick and mortar locations. I got the first coffee listed on the menu. The New Orleans Iced Coffee with Chicory. Chicory is a root, that is very popular to get in coffee in New Orleans. First, I love the tiny ice cubes used in this coffee. Why doesn't every single coffee shop offer the tiny ice cubes? They keep your drink cold, while they don't take a ton of volume away from your coffee! I love the chicory flavor of this coffee! It's naturally nutty and a tiny bit chocolatey without any syrups. This area at Whole Foods has some yellow bar stools for seating options. If I was in the area I would keep an eye out for French Truck Coffee.

The counter

Large Coffee

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New Orleans Iced Coffee

Moxie

4.7(58 reviews)

2.1 mi

Love the coffee and the people! The Iced Moxie is my fav but they also make a great Strawberry…read moreMatcha!

Cute little coffee shop in old Metairie you would not know was here if you weren't looking. This…read moreis not your traditional coffee shop only has a few tables outside, but is great for picking up a quick coffee if you are on the go. Even though this was a relative small coffee shop shop they had two great workers here and I was happy to get my coffee and be on my way in minutes.

Counterview (Inside)

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Cafe Du Monde

4.0(165 reviews)

1.4 mi

The line to order was short and the beignets/coffee were prepared quickly…read more They had plenty of seating available and our table was freshly cleaned. Coffee was hot and strong. The beignets were also hot and tasty with lots of powdered sugar. This is a nice place for a quick cup of coffee and snack.

Heavenly goodness! The best around in my opinion! Husbands first stop when we arrive NOLA!…read more Fantastic customer service!

Beignets and iced coffee

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Puccino's Coffee

2.7(103 reviews)

For years I worked in retail. When I first walk into a retail establishment, I am sensitive to…read moregeneral ambience, presentation of product, cleanliness, staff morale. I can safely say that the Puccino's Coffee located next to Lakeside Mall excels in all these categories. This can be directly attributed to the manager, Donna. Donna is very conscientious about the appearance of her store. The floors and tables are clean, product is fully stocked and meticulously displayed, no trash or debris anywhere, trash receptacles never over flowing. In addition, Donna's staff genuinely likes her and responds positively to her. Clearly, Donna is an asset to the Puccino's Coffee family. Puccino's at this location is definitely my Go-To place to relax and enjoy a large Skinny Granita.

I chose this cute coffee shop while passing thru Metarie. I was the only person in there when I…read morewalked in. The barista was not friendly & I never saw her smile once. I ordered a coconut mocha latte & an omelet. The cook was outside when i placed my order & went outside several times during my 45 minute stay. For not being busy AT ALL!, my latte was missing the coconut syrup & my omelet took 30 mins to get. I actually had to go check on it after 25 mins because i was getting strapped for tine. I wish i wouldn't have left a generous tip when I ordered!

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Large vanilla latte

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Jennifer A.

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5 years ago

I love this place! The food is always tasty and fresh and service is friendly, definitely my favorite lunch stop! My favorite is the house made iced tea read more

Robert C.

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5 years ago

First time. Staff are super friendly. Service is great and the food was delicious. We'll definitely come back read more

Charles J. R.

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1 month ago

Amazing! Great food served fresh. Great prices too! Cheaper and better than Market down the street.

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