I went here for the first time today. The coffee was delicious but I wish I could take back my tip back. The workers were not kind at all and it wasn't even very busy in there. read more

A solid choice for the type of donuts you only want to eat one of. This isn't the type of place you're going to eat three or four donuts. My personal favorite is the cinnamon sugar, it tastes like an elephant ear from a carnival! My only complaint is that this location is pretty slow, so if you're hoping to run in real quick for an AM drink or just a quick bite, give yourself a little bit of time. read more

Giant donuts!! They looked so good that we may have gotten 6 donuts for 3 (normal sized) people... the donuts were really tasty too. A bit on the sweet side, but just an excuse to get some coffee to go with it. All their flavors were pretty good, even the bright colored ones that I usually don't go for. I'd suggest to split some with your friends so you can try different types! read more

District - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

I'm not much of a coffee person but I crave the iced lavender latte. Currently my favorite place to grab a latte.

I'm disappointed I usually go to the one in Elmwood and have no problems, but the last two times I tried the one on magazine the food was HORRIBLE. The meat was beyond under cook, like to the point where it had blood dripping. I had to throw the whole thing away. And the manger that I spoke to was just rude. read more

I love this place and would normally give it 5 stars but can't bring myself to do so after eating the Praline Bacon, Egg, Cheese Biscuit - ahem, my favorite item on the District Menu. My children and I occasionally stop into this District sub-spot on our way to school with anticipation. Whoa! Totally new menu - gone are the amazing hand pies that we loved and replaced with 10 different donuts. Okay, no problem. But....those hand pies..... :( Then I laid my eyes on the Praline Bacon, Egg & Cheese Biscuit. Actually, it was the first thing I saw when I walked in. I LASER FOCUSED on the item, not noticing that the egg was, ummmmm, NOT what I'm used to at the MAIN District location. This wasn't scrambled eggs either - this was (ohhh, I hate to say this), upscale version of McDonalds. The biscuit top was nothing like how it is at the main location either. I looked at this food item and it stared dully back at me. I could just hear it whimpering, "please don't hate me," over and over. So.....hungry as I was, I cut into it. Sigh....no runny egg. I did take a bite out of curiosity and was disappointed. Even a poached egg would have sufficed (in fact, I was hoping for a poached egg to save me from writing this review). The praline bacon was amazing as usual, biscuit too. But gone are the days that they took a torch to anything to crisp it or warm it. My biscuit a la McDonalds was also warmed in similar fashion to McDonalds. Honestly, I don't mind waiting. Maybe I should change my rating to 3-stars. Ugh, I'm on the fence here. Good points to mention: gone are the ridiculously small cups of espresso drinks that were priced ridiculously high. Those have been replaced with 12 and 16oz cups. Good for you if you can drink 16oz of espresso, milk and sugar. I betcha you are an energetic bunny at work: go-go-go till ya drop and give me 20 (more shots of espresso). This rating deserves a 3.5 - I say this because the staff admitted they are "streamlining" because they have expanded. Well, sorry not sorry - when you streamline you need to REMAIN CONSISTENT FOR THE SAKE OF YOUR CUSTOMERS. Like me. Sigh.... I miss your hand pies and over easy eggs in the Praline Bacon extraordinaire biscuit. read more

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Love the decor of this place! Nice antique touches and definitely on-trend. 3 things I wish: 1-they served their delicious donuts. Yes, I know it's supposed to be just an extension of District Donuts... but for me, the donuts were better than the coffee (sorry just not a big coffee drinker) though, the chai was pretty good. 2-it was a tad larger inside. This probably adds to the charm of the place being a unique little corner shop but it can get a little cramped in there with just 2-3 people. Plus, the lovely people running it have to do the limbo just to get under the bar to serve people who have gone outside to wait (because it's too cramped inside.) 3-the large window in front opened to provide walk-up service. There's already a long bar outside to stand and eat your yummy hand pie but the window doesn't seem to open. It would be awesome if it did. The "lunch box" pie was fantastic, just the right amount of sweetness with the jelly and chocolate and salty with the empanada-like "hand pie" and peanut butter. I found it to be a little pricey for a snack but it was mostly worth the price. The baristas were friendly and accommodating with substitutions. Overall, it is a nice addition to the neighborhood but dangerously close as it is literally on my street. read more

District - The barista bar - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Delicious cold brew and the best bacon sandwich ever! Highly recommend the Miso Praline Bacon Biscuit and pink lemonade donuts. Update: just ate the buttermilk drop we ordered to-go...kiss your diet good bye and eat one of these ASAP! read more

District - Had to get one of almost everything - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

YUMMY and very cute! You have to get the Breakfast Muffin, everyone must try this Breakfast Muffin!! It is THAT good! Think perfectly tender savory muffin with cheese, bacon and chives but the real perfection is the soft egg inside. They warm it for you, so the muffin is warm and as you break it open and the egg oozes its gorgeously orange yoke. Best Muffin Ever!!! I'm drooling just typing this... Oh, the Kouign-Amann was sooo delish too! It is a buttery, sugary pastry that I never tried before. Almost like a buttery croissant with caramelized crunchy sugar in the shape of a muffin. Soooooo good!! The coffee was good too! read more

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Great place in the Lower Garden District for the pastries & bakery fix. Great variety of options to choose from whether your craving something sweet or savory. read more

District - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Friendly/knowledgable staff, cool interior and outside seating. The BREAKFAST PIE was delicious and savory. I think the bread:filling ratio was perfect because the bread itself is so, so good. District does their dough right. And the glazed croissant thing was also perfect: just a hint of sweetness, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. I tried the NITRO COFFEE, which was not bad. Tasted like a good brewed coffee with a flavorful twist. I think I'll try one of their yolk-filled muffin/pies and Vietnamese sno-ball coffee next time! read more

District - Left: glazed croissant (I don't remember the French name), right: breakfast pie, center: nitro coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

This is the best District Donut location of all! It's never busy and still has all the great donuts and beautiful layouts. We got there a bit late in the afternoon so there weren't as many options of donuts as usual but still great choices. I make sure to stop by each time I come to New Orleans. The layout is beautiful, the people are nice and there's great seating areas outside. If you're a person who loves donuts, or happiness in general this place should be at the top of your list. read more

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I die. Delicious cannoli donut! Huge! Probably with my entire caloric intake for the day but so worth it. The waitstaff was friendly and welcoming for such a busy place. I would recommend this establishment to any sweets lover! read more

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My husband loved his sandwich so much he said his idea of heaven would be a place where he could keep eating it and never be finished read more

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This location is so cute!! It is always less busy than the other one farther down magazine, but they do close at 2! This place is great for a great pick up, since there's always a line at the other one. The workers are also super friendly! The guy suggested to me that his favorites were pb&j and pumpkin cheesecake, and after trying pb&j it is now my all time favorite donut! BUT I will forever and always be obsessed with their creme brûlée cinnamon roll, I don't think anything can top that. They sell it every day but get it early because they do sell out!! read more

If I could, I would give this place no stars. They are beyond rude. Me and my family came in to order coffee and donuts as it was pouring rain outside and then as soon as we received our drinks and food they asked us to leave as we were taking up space inside. We were the only ones there. read more

Okay, so I love District Donuts. They're definitely purveyors of the Nouveau Orleanian vibe that's been a steady undercurrent in the restaurant scene for the last few years. But despite (or maybe in spite) of the on-trend, almost too-hip exposed brick/metal pipe/Edison bulb interior aesthetic they deliver on the inventive donut and coffee (and slider, after 11am) front. "But wait!" you might be saying. "This is supposed to be a review for District Hand Pie + Coffee!" And if you were saying that, you would be right. Good for you. Consider my last paragraph a necessary preface and read on with the knowledge you've gained from it: District Hand Pie + Coffee is the newest extension of the DDSB crew. They've kept the coffee menu from the original location but besides that, everything else about their menu is new and different and dare I say, fantastic. They only deal in hand pies - warm, flaky little pockets of goodness, the contents of which change daily. For their opening day they had available kung pao chicken, shepherd's pie, cherry basil, and blueberry creole cream cheese pies, to give you an idea. In addition to the standard coffee menu there's also a "craft coffee" menu which includes enough fancy coffee drinks to get John L. H.'s knickers in a twist for days on end. For my first visit I had one of the shepherd's pie and cherry basil hand pies, with an Under 'Spro to wash it all down. The hand pies were delicious. The cherry basil was not too sweet and had the right amount of fresh basil flavor to it and the shepherd's pie was a good balance of savory with a little bit of sweetness coming from the roasted carrots on top. The Under 'Spro was a layered drink served shooter style that consisted of perfectly brewed espresso, cream, and root beer syrup. Prices are reasonable--expect to pay between 5-6$ for a hand pie and the fancy coffee drinks are all between 3.50-5$. One pie is good for a light meal or snack and two will do you for a full meal, I'd say. Even if none of this sounds appealing to you (which would be a shame, really, and possibly a sign of a bigger problem) you should still stop by the shop at least once just to LOOK at it. It's in the same tiny location that used to house Velvet Espresso but they've completely transformed it into something unique and gorgeous. Stunning parquet floors and a gigantic butcher block counter, as well as tap handles made from old tools and a vaulted ceiling with a stained-glass "skylight". The walls are decorated with hand painted pieces by L.A.-based street artist Wrdsmth so everywhere you look there's something to neat to read. There are a few seats outside the building in front and a small deck at the back with some chairs on it as well so you don't have to worry about quickly scarfing your delicious food over the espresso bar while the nice guys and gals who work there stare at you with puzzled expressions on their faces. In short: why are you still reading this? You should be there already. read more

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I come here all the time for their stuffed donuts and today I decided to try their coquette sandwiches! Everything on the menu is to die for and they just released a pumpkin pecan roll today so the place was extra crowded. The entire staff is nice and when we sat at the bar to eat in, the baristas made sure to check up on us to make sure the donuts and cinnamon rolls were living up to our biggest expectations! The atmosphere inside is so cozy and hip too so it's nice to just eat in, even though it gets crowded fast -- especially in the morning when everyone is scrambling to get a cinnamon roll before they run out. They run out of cinnamon rolls and kaloches quickly so it's smart to get their soon if you want them! read more

District - Top right and bottom two are filled! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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District Gimmicks So, let's start with the good. The structure and layout is fantastic. I believe they utilized the services of Goodwood Nola for the counters and the like. The flow is nice, designed for quick in and out. The baristas are nice enough. Cordial, enjoy their jobs, not overly sales-y, though with so much "craft" coffee, perhaps they'd benefit from actually selling their products. And that's that. The decor is...I don't know, full of itself? This weird obsession with #wrdsmth or whatever, some graffiti guy in Hollywood whose gimmick is a stenciled typewriter with varying degrees of inspiration coming from it...this mess is old before it even got the chance to be hot. Who knows, maybe I'm missing something... They have certain liquids on tap. Questions arise as to batch quality control, but I'm sure they have nightly...or close-to-eveningly sanitation protocols and proper product rotation. The hand pies are beyond what I'm willing to spend. For all I know they could be tasty, could be garbage. They're pre-made and sitting on bare countertop, waiting for your command to be re-heated. But...really...it's the coffee. It's sour. Look, I get it. Cities are full of run-of-the-mill coffeeshops serving safe and predictable beverages. These guys are serving single-origin, commune farm, fair-trade, adjective-laden, enlightened-being coffee. You feel like maybe somehow you're making the world a better place because they get this stuff shipped from Atlanta, where it likely comes from a guy who owns a sailboat who cares for his farmers down in whichever country. Then the "craft" coffees. Nitro cold brew? Super tangy cold brew (a method known for creating less acidity) with a Guiness head. Vietnamese sno-ball? Flat, maybe chicory coffee with too much condensed milk and something close to shaved ice, kinda. There's also this butter coffee fad on the menu, created by this entrepreneur in silicon valley. I don't know, maybe I'm being unfair. I probably am. But this whole hipster vibe with the crap grafitti and single-origin sour coffee (which is better, if I were cool and/or with it), and menu engineered for these kale-eating transplants from New York can suck it. But the people were nice. And Whole Foods has that parking lot. Cool! read more

I am amazed at the transformation of this space! They made it look spacious! The coffee menu is divine and tastes as good as it looks. Why four stars? Well, it's conflicted... 1: foie gras ain't cheap, so that's expensive. 2: a hand pie & caffeinated beverage is more than what I'm wanting to spend at a grab-and-go, unless I'm held captive (think airports). 3: I love supporting locals, especially those with great service, so it's not like I'll stop going. Perhaps a daily special to make up for the difficult street parking? read more

I had the cold brew and it didn't need any cream or sweetener (if you're that kind of person). So smooth and refreshing. Staff was nice. Decor was unique. Music was chill but had a good beat. I had the brûlée cinnamon roll- OMG amazing. I couldn't finish it all since it was a good size.. wish I had a second stomach! My boyfriend had the peanut butter donut. It was not very sweet and I mean that in a good way. The chocolate was rich and dark. The peanut butter was so good. Try this place! There was a short line as there were lots of people getting some good stuff their :). read more

Friendly staff. Vietnamese coffee was delicious. I can't have gluten but the doughnuts looked amazing, like mini 2 person cakes. read more

We've come here about once a week since they opened. They definitely have room for improvement and we keep going back hoping they get it because we really want to like this place. LOGISTICS: Assuming they continue to grow, the flow of people through the tiny place is going to need some work. One door should be for entering, the other for exiting and that should be fairly rigid. I don't know if they can do anything to keep people from consuming their purchases in the small space for flow of people but already we have felt cramped when lots of people are in there. If it's pretty outside, GO OUTSIDE to drink&eat. Thats what the seating outside is for and it's on both sides of the building. HANDPIES: These are very good but at $5-7, not a sustainable daily habit. The flavors have been interesting so far and in the short time they have been open, they are improving. The first one I had was undercooked in the middle, haven't had that problem since. Another of the first ones was too overstuffed to eat comfortably. A few weeks ago they had a strawberry avocado one that I could pretty much eat for three meals a day. Perfectly delicious. COFFEE: I like the cold brew. A dry cappuccino here is still pretty heavy though they are slowly improving their technique. It's definitely better untouched, meaning a shot of espresso or cold brew over ice. We probably won't keep coming here for coffee drinks... read more

A cute breakfast spot! Line was out the door but moved quickly. Workers were on top of things! We went later in the morning so many of the donuts were sold out but we were still pleased with our options. The Nolache was so great! Bacon, egg, & cheese wrapped in pastry. Cold brew was also on point. Great experience! read more

This place had a barber shop my whole life but being the baby sister to District Doughnuts I had high hopes!! Ordered the rabbit pie. Not only was most of the inside cold but it also had a bone in it. *shutter* Also, the staff (all 4-5 stuff behind the bar) had not one smile or thank you. Very disappointing. read more

District - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

So there's two District shops. The other one does coffee, big ass donuts and sliders, while this one specializes more in coffee and breakfast foods. It's tiny, but there's room for outdoor seating. There's counter space inside if you want to enjoy the wonderful air conditioning though. Their iced coffee is good, and they have a bunch of taps for different types. They also serve Vietnamese coffee, for those of you with a sweet tooth. Everyone who works here is super friendly. read more

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Hand pies and breakfast pastries from the folks from District Donuts. There are both sweet and savory pies and if you know how District works, you can expect these to be clever twists on favorites or something completely mind blowing like Beef Wellington with Foie Gras. The breakfast pastries are usually why I head this way. Kougin-aman is CRAZY delicious as are the breakfast muffins or wontons (they have a soft boiled egg inside). Also to be expected from District is the amazing coffee drinks. I'm a huge fan of the Sproca Cola. If you have a cold brew growler from District, you can also get these refilled at here. Note that there is only a small space for outdoor dining - it's really more of a stop and in and take to go kinda joint. read more

Ehhhhh. It's OK but I don't enjoy it as much as their donut slinging sister down the street. I've had the apple pie, blueberry cream cheese, and some kind of breakfast thing with egg and bacon baked in. The bluberry cream cheese was pretty good, the apple was OK (I would have expected more of a gooey apple filling), and the breakfast thing was nasty. Why can't they use the praline bacon from District Donuts? On the plus side, they have the same amazing iced coffee as District Donuts. The staff is super nice. For a place that came up with the praline bacon and egg biscuit though, I expected better. read more

SOOOO DELICIOUS! Like OMG! Got the Kung pao chicken pie and the shepherd's pie! The Kung pao was spicy but just right and the coleslaw that comes on top was so tasty. We also got a jar of the bread and butter pickles that I almost finished the whole jar before we got home. Everyone that worked there was so sweet! Can't wait to go back and try more of everything! read more

Best donuts ever! The staff was so friendly and outgoing. Gave great recommendations! It was so quite, hipster and welcoming

LOVE LOVE LOVE! Their cinnamon rolls are to die for!!! Lattes are LEGIT! But most of all the staff is the sweetest! Adam, Dustin, and Jared are the best! read more

District - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

I love this spot. Breakfast pie and cold brew are wonderful. I had one yesterday and woke up thinking about it today so I'm back! Another spot that I wish was in the Bay Area. I get why some complain that it's too pricey. It's not cheap but you can taste that the ingredients aren't either. Totally worth it. read more

For such a tiny spot and specialized menu, this place packs a diverse flavor range and incredible coffee options. The coffee bar itself features on tap brews, and the entire place has great ambience and sleek design. HIGHLY recommend the savory breakfast muffin- see pictures. Outdoor seating only, and limited, so plan for a grab and go. read more

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Delicious donuts and cinnamon rolls. Haven't tried the coffee or burgers. They are always so friendly and fast. I love all the variety of donuts. Last time I went I got a cinnamon roll, they had a sign saying two people in the store at a time (covid rule) so if they asked you to leave it was probably for that reason. read more

I was really excited for this place. We got there at 11 AM and they only had three donuts left. Donut was pretty good but not great. Poor selection for somewhere with donut in its name. Coffee wasn't good. read more

Here's the short of it -- a pocket gem I'm reluctant to share but the people, food, and coffee are so great it'd be silly not to. Now, onto the review... THE COFFEE Their cortados and espressos are delicious. That's to be expected; but what surprised me were all the craft coffee drinks they've got. The Vietnamese Sno-Ball, Shakerado, Horchado -- all as clever as they are tasty. The coffee alone is reason to visit. But wait, they have hand pies!? THE HAND PIES I tried the rabbit, beef wellington, and breakfast pie (veggie). They range from decadent (the beef wellington has foie gras in it) to simple + savory (the rabbit). All of them are crazy good, and it was funny to see people come back into the store for a 2nd pie after they'd finished their 1st one. THE PEOPLE The staff here are very friendly, and are happy to share with you their knowledge about all things coffee/New Orleans. No snobbery here, and thank god, because coffee joints these days smack of it. Service is excellent, and the music they play rocks. There's plenty of other coffee shops to go to on Magazine, but I don't think I'll go to any of them. read more

Great little breakfast spot! The donuts are huge though so definitely share one for two people. They are known for their cold coffee brews and kolaches (which unfortunately they had already sold out at 9am). If out of kolaches, try their tacos (even though it looks more like a breakfast wrap)! read more

A friend told me several times that the breakfast muffin that contained a soft boiled egg in the center was "the best thing that had passed by his lips in a long time." You had me at soft boiled egg, so I had to try. Now I didn't make it my first drive by a few weeks ago because I couldn't find a place to park. This morning I braved it again after depositing munchkins, and bought a cafe au lait, a black coffee for myself and the infamous muffin. It was really good! The muffin has a whole soft boiled egg in the middle, the inside is soft, the outside crispy, with several kinds of cheese baked in, some phenomenal smokey bacon pieces in the batter along with green onions and a hint of jalapeno. I can agree with others that it was a bit pricey, so I wouldn't do it on a daily basis but for a special occasional treat, it was rather special and wonderful - and the muffin was huge. Coffee was good too. read more

We loved this place! It was worth it to stop by and try their cinnamon and red velvet donuts. Folks you rock!!! We will be back

You have to try the breakfast pies before they go away next week. I made sure I ate two of the bacon, egg and ham pies and topped it off with a mocha latte coffee. So good! read more

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