We came in here to grab a cup of coffee while waiting for a tour. My wanted to try something different, I forget what the gentleman got her but my wife said it was the best coffee ever. I had a coffee and it was very good as well but the thing that got me was the little sweet potato pie. Now I know they say sweet potato pie is better in the south but now I know they ain't lying, I tell you that pie was delicious! They have lots of cool art to look at as well. Great spot I would definitely recommend read more

Backatown Coffee Parlour - Delicious sweet potato pie - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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I ordered the salmon bagel with egg and the French toast. It was good but it was not amazing. It was a nice toasted bagel with salmon cream cheese and capers but didn't taste that fresh. I do think it was fairly priced though. The French toast was not my favorite as $11 for two pieces is a lot. The cafe itself is a good hang out or study spot with lots of places to sit and eat at. Overall: 3.5- decent food, decent prices, great ambiance just no wow factor read more

Backatown Coffee Parlour - Salmon Bagel French toast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

This stop is in a super convenient location and has a ton of space for work, studying or hanging. Prices for coffee are also pretty good which is a win. Had the miel latte and the coffee was good, just definitely very sweet. The cranberry scone was DELICIOUS. read more

Backatown Coffee Parlour - Miel Latte Cranberry Cream Cheese Scone - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Service was the absolute worst we've experienced during our stay in NOLA--it was a huge record scratch to the vibes the city has given us throughout our visit! The employee working Monday 5/4 at 1pm was understandably flustered for being the only employee there but her lack of verbal filter and displaced aggression was mind-blowing. She visibly rolled her eyes at my husband when he had a question about a sandwich he wanted to order but we still tipped her because she was on her own. Our food was extremely delayed (more than 30 minutes)--seemed strange when half the order just needed to be pulled from the display case and countless coffee orders were filled after ours was put in. It wasn't a big deal at first, but when 30 minutes had passed and by then we were in a hurry to start a tour that we'd scheduled, we started getting antsy about paying for food we likely weren't going to get in time. The breaking point was when she brought our food to the table, asked if I needed a straw, I said "yes please" quickly, and as she walked away, muttered loudly "you don't need to be rude." Surely, I'd misheard. When she brought out the rest of the order, I asked "out of curiosity, did you say "you don't need to be rude" As you were leaving? She unleashed. I could likely respect that reaction if her frustration was aimed at her situation--I'd have completely empathized. But her reaction was aimed at us. After being incredibly condescending in reminding us that we weren't her only customers and she was on her own (no apologies for the 30 minute wait for a chai pudding and spinach quiche in the fridge and a coffee and sandwich...), she immediately went on to say we'd been rude since the minute we walked in and she owed us nothing. It was difficult to get a word in. All in all, employees can absolutely feel flustered when on their own in food service. I'm thinking that she'd been set off before we even came into the shop. It was also pretty clear that she got on the defensive and on a roll when I asked her for clarification if she'd called me rude. However, no matter how much my initial intention was to be understanding, her complete lack of professionalism and tact was inexcusable (especially since our exchange would have likely been pretty dry and forgettable if she herself hadn't been passive aggressive and quietly-loudly called me rude because I "didn't let her finish her question about bringing out a straw" before answering "yes please".) I think after some experience with customers who are truly rude and a little bit of a growth mentality, employees like her can learn to become more professional in their job. It was a shame, though, because the atmosphere was welcoming and the coffee was delicious. But nothing about the experience could ever erase how Backatown Coffee Parlour represented itself so negatively through its employees. read more

Went here for my first time and had lunch ordered to go. The folks who run the place are nice and helpful, food is got was good and I will be going back again soon. This place is pretty nice inside and not far from my house. read more

Not uptown. Not downtown. Backatown! This coffee parlour is EVERYTHING. I regret not coming hungry because their food looked and smelled amazing. That being said, I got their iced miel latte and it was delicious. They have a rewards program for their regulars, and I intend to become one. The staff are friendly and craft the coffees with care to ensure perfection. The space magnificent. They have a lot of options from big comfy couches, to intimate tables, and a lovely large table where patrons appeared to be working on their laptops. They have a take one leave one bookshelf and a lot of beautiful artwork. Can't wait to come back and try the food soon!! read more

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Super cute coffee shop with nice natural lighting and plenty of space and ambiance for working and socializing. I stopped in before a walking tour nearby and the staff was friendly and helpful. The homemade blueberry lavender lemonade hit the spot on a hot and humid day. I will definitely be back next time I'm in town! read more

After 25 minute we realized they forgot our breakfast sandwiches. They don't wear gloves when touching food and after handling cash.

Street parking available... Nice, black owned establishment.. Spacious, plenty of seating, WiFi, good overall vibes for a coffee shop. Service was good and friendly.. I ordered a hot green tea which was good.. Plenty of pastries available to pick from.. This was my first time here and I will come back again.. Perfect spot for work area or have a business meeting. read more

This is one of my favorite coffee shops in the city. It's a convenient location, and the staff is friendly no matter what's going on. I usually get an iced or hot mocha latte and the coffee is always smooth. Even when it's delivered, the temps are perfect. I can't skip the snacks here! The crawfish melt is my go-to, along with the cranberry cream cheese scone. I've enjoyed the sweet potato scone, too, and the muffins. The turkey and egg sandwich is a regular brunch choice. I tried the raspberry grilled cheese but it was too much of the sweet raspy jam for me. Sometimes they run out of items, but they're always great with substituting. If it's a quiet day downtown, I'll sit and read it people watch. The distressed couch is a lot more comfy than it looks. read more

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One word: PERFECTO It is the CUTEST, most welcoming coffee shop I have been to in a long time. It displays local art and embodies the NOLA culture. This was my first time coming to this coffee shop while visiting. It was my husband, mom, aunts and me. We ordered 3 small king cake lattes, a vanilla cortado and crawfish quiche. Each drink and the quiche was made with love. I wish I could remember the man's name that helped us. He was patient with us and really helped us find the best drink for our palettes. There is a "lounge area" with couches that allows for you to get comfy while you enjoy your drinks and food. On the table in the lounging area, there are chit chat cards that encourage some fun dialogue. There is a station that offers patrons to grab free books and to leave books. The music is very soothing and allows for studying, reading and conversation. Another spot for our "must go" NOLA list. read more

Backatown Coffee Parlour - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Last stop before heading off to the airport, I had to get some work done before I take off so I found a low key coffee shop to sit at and partake in some pastries while I drained their wifi. Great location, close to the hustle and bustle of the city. Plenty of space inside with the option of outdoor seating as well. The decor inside is very reminiscent of the entire city, very jazz influenced. Has paintings and murals inside, very easy on the eyes. Service was on point, the cashier was pleasant and made my cappuccino well. I placed my food order and received it shortly after. Seems like there were only two people working and they had a brunch party inside but they were extremely accommodating. I had the crawfish quiche with my cappuccino, it was very good. I love seafood and never had crawfish in my quiche so it was a delight to try and taste great. When I come back to the city I want to try their crawfish melt! read more

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This place is a hidden gem in that isn't so hidden anymore. I got the Raspberry Grilled cheese and let me tell. It was definitely different, but it was good. I created a Carmel drink of some sort, but it was delicious.... My hubby had the Vietnamese Coffee and it was great too. The service was pretty fast and the ambiance is vibe. This is the perfect spot to conduct business or if you need a coffee shop to do some work. Check them out. read more

Backatown Coffee Parlour - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Cute coffee spot! The coffee is good, service is great and its spacious with plenty of spots to sit and work! Overall great spot to visit!

I've been following this shop on social media for a couple of years and finally decided to walk down (our vacation club property is a few blocks away) for a visit. My family and I were in town for the 51st Bayou Classic - fun times. The shop is very nice and quaint. Our drinks and pastries were delicious! My husband had a macchiato, daughter had a cranberry cream cheese scone with a seasonal specialty bev and I had a miel latte. I was not disappointed at all. I'm definitely visiting again. read more

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Things I love about Backatown: It's Black owned The service The high ceilings, square tables, and cozy chairs The sweet potato pie The hot tea options The sandwich menu The lotion in the bathroom and the fact that there are two restrooms! read more

Backatown Coffee Parlour - Jasmine Loose Leaf Tea and Black Tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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We had a large group, so we had to wait a bit for our food. The crawfish melt with pepper jack was really good filled with lots of flavor. After a few bites, it became very salty but quickly fixed with hot sauce. The coffee was nice a and strong. The server did forget the avocado in one of the orders for avocado toast but they quickly replaced it and were very sweet about. The crawfish quiche was better then the spinach quiche. I loved the art all over and the vibe of the cafe was pleasing. Overall, a nice place to grab a quick bite or take a Fruit cup or chia pudding to go. read more

Nice and spacious cafe spot close to the French Quarter with Free-Wi Fi. The space itself was decorated like a cool loft with local art on the walls. Offerings include various coffee and teas, pastries, quiche, soups, sandwiches, etc.. Of note, the crawfish quiche, although small fist sized portion, was really good. Could imagine eating a few pie sized slices if it was served that way. Make sure to top the quiche off with the green hot sauce ! There were a few other items that also sounded good; sweet potato scone, raspberry grilled cheese and the shrimp and corn bisque. Will be in town for a few days and may have to slide back through read more

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We took a stroll here for coffee and ended up ordering the crawfish melt and quiche as well. It was amazing! Highly recommend this place to break away from the canal st and French quarter tourist crowd. The place has plenty of sitting area to hang out. read more

Backatown Coffee Parlour - Crawfish Quiche & melt. So so good! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Sooooo good! We loved this place so much we visited twice during our trip. The service was excellent and the coffee and food top notch. I got the turkey, egg and cheese on a croissant and a hot Americano. Hubby got a frappe and some of their tasty treats. We enjoyed the food and atmosphere immensely and it was waaaaaaay better than St*rbucks. Will miss this gem when I go home. read more

Backatown Coffee Parlour - Turkey, egg, and cheese croissant - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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I absolutely love the neighborhood vibe. The chill music is at just the right volume so that I can hear my conversations. So many cafes blast music! read more

Good coffee & service, nice large place to spread out and relax. I love the extensive menu and the sandwich saw them making looks delicious. I had the Vietnamese coffee, the strawberry banana smoothie was good and so was the blueberry muffin that they warmed up. read more

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Coming from Vegas and wish I'd known it was right behind the place I was staying. I loved the mellow vibes and beautiful layout. I was going to try something simple, but once I noticed the crawfish quiche was made in-house, I had to have it. It was delicious by the way. Our barista was very attentive and assisted me in my additional requests without missing a beat. I can't wait to return. I've already share my enthusiasm of this place to my friends who frequent New Orleans who had not heard of this place before. read more

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Huge cafe with a friendly staff. Great coffee and make sure you try the crawfish quiche! Love supporting Black owned businesses! read more

Backatown Coffee Parlour - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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This was a cute little coffee spot with some tasty sandwiches right across from Homewood Suites where we were meeting a shuttle for a swamp tour. It was great to be able to enjoy a bagel and get a tasty coffee to go! They also have pretty cool art in there which gives it a hip vibe. I loved their gender neutral restroom art. The people working there were all friendly and fun. read more

Backatown Coffee Parlour - Restroom - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Let me start with the positives. The place is beautiful inside, and spacious! Service was friendly and attentive. Price points were fair as well! My Caramel Macchiato was delicious. Now.... This pastry. The sweet potato scone... when I tell you it was bad. I mean you can see in the picture it doesn't look appetizing. I took a bite and threw it away. DRYYYY. Flavorless. Super disappointed, but just note this place is for the coffee not the pastry. read more

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I'm not a coffee snob but this was definitely the best tasting coffee I've had in a while. I also enjoyed the almond scone. The place is big and perhaps because it was a Monday morning not very full but if I lived in New Orleans it would definitely be a place I bring my work. read more

Backatown Coffee Parlour - Peppermint mocha and almond scone. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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We stopped here before our cemetery tour. Highly recommend the crawfish quiche-it was delicious!

Delicious coffee and pastries! I was in New Orleans for the weekend with friends and wanted to go for a walk and grab coffee. Having visited NoLa several times before, I have a few go-to spots but decided to do a search for a new place to try. I stumbled across Backatown and was happy to see it's black-owned which made me more thrilled to try it. For the food, I got the Miel Latte with a crawfish quiche and a strawberry almond scone. Everything was delicious! Now on to the service. The weather was nice and I needed some fresh air so I walked. Upon arriving, the line was pretty long but I didn't think it would take long to order. Unfortunately, I was wrong. I waited for 20-25 minutes to order and another 15-20 minutes to get my food which was less than ideal. I hope they learn ways to expedite the service especially when there are 4 people in the kitchen. With speedier service, this would definitely be a five star review!! read more

Backatown Coffee Parlour - Strawberry Almond Scone - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

I actually am only recommending this place for the service and community aspect. Large space, bright and plenty of plugs for computers etc. seemed to be a local hang out. However my Latte was terrible. read more

Came in to pick up some coffee and a pastry to go. I was a bit bummed that I wouldn't be able to enjoy my breakfast there as they have a large space, and it felt quite cozy. I knew exactly what I wanted as the reviews spoke highly of the crawfish quiche, and with good reason. Along with it I ordered two drip coffees and was ecstatic to be offered a cup holder since I had about a mile to walk. The gentleman who helped me was very friendly and warm. He offered to warm up my quiche as well. Very cute spot away from the tourist area. Would very likely come back when I'm in the area. read more

I stopped by Backatown Coffee Parlour for a bite after taking a yoga class next door. I found the place to be such a cute and spacious coffee shop. There were several customers at the time, but it wasn't so crowded that I couldn't grab a table. Blackatown Coffee parlour also had outdoor seating. I was more hungry than thirsty so I was magnetized to their pastry case. Everything looked amazing. What specifically piqued my interest were the crawfish quiche, sweet potato pie, strawberry and almond scone, sweet potato scone, and brownies. I couldn't go wrong, am I right?! I settled for the crawfish quiche. I was in the mood for something savory anyway. I waited quite a bit of time for the quiche to be ready. I thought they were just going to pop it into an oven to warm up, but when I checked back with the baristas for my order it looked like they were making my quiche from scratch. Much appreciated knowing that it was made with love. I thought the crawfish quiche was delicious. It was so flavorful. My fiancé thought it was too fishy, but that's what I loved about it. read more

Peeped this spot on Yelp while in NOLA so we made the 15 walk from our hotel to check it out. Super dope interior, lots of sitting space, killer art and a really good menu. It was a tad of a wait to order (wasn't busy) but only two folks working that morning. Crawfish quiche? Nuff said!!! When back in NOLA, I'd go back. read more

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The ambiance of this place is ibeautiful, inviting, and spacious. The decor gives the place a very cozy feel. It's in a great location. The scenery surrounding it is perfect. I ordered the BBQ crawfish and grits, which was superb. Customer service was great also. Everything about this place is awesome. I will return. read more

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What a neighborhood gem. My hotel had a coffee shop with one worker so I thought I'd try a local joint. Great choice. Smooth Americano, turkey, egg n cheese croissant and cranberry scone. All were fantastic and fresh. Nice ambiance too. read more

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We popped in for coffee and breakfast before a day out in NOLA. The environment is set up for hanging out with a group with several open seating spaces in the center and tables and chairs surrounding. The windows facing the street brings in a lot of natural light and gives an airy, open feeling. I was happy to see a version of cream cheese and lox as I was just telling my mom the previous day how I was craving one! She had a spinach quiche. My bagel sandwich was exactly what I wanted and mom finished her quiche happily. Prices were very reasonable. read more

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We visited here on a Saturday morning of Labor Day weekend. The space is cute, lots of seating, wide open. We had the miel latte, an iced coffee and a tea. Al the drinks were great. I really loved the iced coffee, subtle flavor, super smooth, good balance of half and half. We ordered the crawfish quiche, and a cranberry cream cheese scone. Both were delicious. The reason I didn't give 5 stars was this was the height of the morning rush and they only had two people working. We waited 10 minutes at the register, not even in line, at the register when it was our turn to order for someone to acknowledge us and take our order. They were both trying to make the food and run it out to the parties ahead of us, and overall we were in line for close to 20 mins not because the line was long but because they just didn't have a good rhythm for juggling register, coffee, food, running food, leaving the line hanging. They also didn't even acknowledge as we stood there or say, I'm sorry we are backed up it till be a few minutes. Then when we did order, they ran out two drinks and asked what else we had, ran out one thing, asked again what else we had- there is a ticket with our order and it's much more efficient to look at the ticket than to run back and forth asking with one thing at a time. However, the two men working were super nice and pleasant and I hope they get a third person for Saturday mornings! I would absolutely go back! read more

Backatown Coffee Parlour - Crawfish beignet - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Having arrived and made it to the front of the line, I was ready to order, but was told to wait for a minute. The time exceeded five minutes, during which both of the people working vigorously to prepare someone's online order while ignoring myself and the line of customers actually in front of them. The optics were not good, and they needed to be better staffed as I wouldn't call my visit a peak rush time. When someone else finally came out from the back to take my order, I tried to order the chia pudding, which they didn't have, then tried to order a banana nut coffee cake, which it sure looked like they did have a couple of, but I was told they did not. Perhaps more online orderers had jumped in front of me? Not clear. I was told they didn't really have any of their vegan breakfast options, which even as a non-vegan I was pretty disappointed by. I ended up just getting a chai latte. At least my chai arrived quickly, but when it did, it just didn't have a ton of flavor of either spice or tea, leaving me to wonder why on earth I went here and bypassed any number of other places which, unlike this one, might actually want my business. EDIT: Just to respond to the owner's comments, flavor in a chai doesn't just come from sugar, and what I'm saying is that the chai lacked flavor. I would consider cafes of this ilk to have an expectation of fast service by default. Many customers want and expect coffee or other breakfast items in a hurry. And yes, I recognize that the fact that the place was short-staffed and short on supplies occurs in a context of broader economic circumstances in this country. I don't go looking for chances to write negative reviews, and there could hardly be a greater supporter of small business than I over these past couple of years; the proof is in the reviews. Having said that, this place did not meet my expectations compared to other similar places dealing with similar circumstances. Perhaps they'll have better days, but the day I visited they earned a poor review. The fact that they've chosen snark rather than taking responsibility for providing an unsatisfactory customer experience is a problem in itself. read more

Backatown Coffee Parlour - Chai Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Firstly, the place is very inviting and super cute with its bright interior and beautiful artwork. Plenty of seating and the personnel is super friendly and personable with excellent, spot on recommendations. We had the Vietnamese coffee which my friend enjoyed and I the Miel latte iced-delicious!! I added a little extra honey to mine and subbed oat milk, it was perfect! The staff recommended the cranberry cream cheese scone and when I tell you, it was perfect! Warmed, indulgent, perfectly sweetened, and they were right about not wanting to share-we took their advice and we each ordered one! We did share the salmon bagel with capers and cream cheese, which was absolutely delicious, simple, and fresh. Definitely coming back to this gem! read more

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The service was wonderful. The gentleman at the Front greeted me with a warm smile and patience. Ordered a cafe late and Turkey, egg on a croissant. I watched them engage with other customers in a loving and kind manner, which is so needed today. The coffee was hot and strong, breakfast sandwich made with love! Highly recommend it! Delicious! read more

Backatown Coffee Parlour - Turkey Egg Cheese Sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana