Funny Library is tucked inside a hotel and features whimsical decor with fun, creative seating. There was a long line for coffee in the morning, likely due to hotel guests checking out and its close proximity to the convention center. I ordered an eggnog latte and waited for a while, but when I checked back in, they let me know they actually didn't have eggnog and made me a matcha latte instead. The matcha was pretty good, so I happily went with it. I also tried a pastry, which they kindly warmed up for me. Food was satisfactory while nothing was special - on a day with less crowds, this would be a really fun place to hang out and enjoy the unique space! read more

Funny Library - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

We wanted to go somewhere for coffee close to our hotel and found this spot. Very happy and colorful. Really cool space. We enjoyed our coffee while sitting there and people watching. Two different people asked us about being from Philadelphia (my fiancé had a local T-shirt on) and shared stories with us. It was nice visit. read more

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I popped in here for a quick iced tea and I was delighted. First of all, my iced jasmine was really good, and it came in a compostable cup. It was $4, which is a good price for a tasty tea in this area. There is a lot of comfy looking seating and some folks were working on their laptops. The decor and music and vibe was so inviting it made me want to stay. Put me in a good mood! read more

Funny Library - Rabbit man - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Sad because this has great reviews - but my experience was not. The caramel latte was pretty bad and the pastry was stale and burnt in the toaster. The ambiance is definitely giving funny library so I'll give em that (weird mannequins in seats, a random life-sized stuffed lamb, hidden animals everywhere) and the server was very funny and kind...but the food and coffee were not good :/ read more

Out of all of the coffee shops in my area this is the one I frequent most. It's right across the street from my house, and is always open when I need them. Coffee is always fresh and tasty, and the barista's are super friendly and Now know me by my name. Akeyla is my favorite barista. She remembers what I order and it's very fast when I'm in a hurry. read more

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Ordered a matcha latte, avocado toast, and shrimp and grits to share. The avocado toast was good. The shrimp and grits tasted good, but I wasn't able to taste the shrimp. Matcha latte was good, hard to mess that up. Overall, pleasant experience. Portions are small for what you pay, but understandable due to it being a more artsy cafe. read more

Funny Library - Shrimps and grits with avocado toast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Billed as "part coffee shop, part lounge, part remote office and part meeting spot", I would argue it is also "part game room, part photo op, and part uber waiting room". The instantly welcoming place is a strikingly whimsical and texturally busy space for the hotel, which is something lacking from the Virgin in Chicago. (The hotel, not D'anthony, the zoo volunteer that speaks Mandalorian). The musically-pumpin' place is comfortable, though a little to sterile to be truly cozy. Knick-knack kitschy, it's a perfect setting for a Richard Scarry book, filled to the rim with games, books, plants, lamps, art, a mannequin in a bunny suit that manages to not be out of place, and pillows with patterns so singular they can only be described as "Joann's clearance bin", all splashed with more red than a Ron Howard family reunion under the two suns of Tattooine. The blackberry mocha was good, but my wife liked the pisatchio mocha the best. A place for $6 drips (Columbe), $3 cookies, $8 bagels, and $18 breakfast sandwiches (hot breakfast options run $17-24) this place is the only thing funding Virgin Galactic. Five stars for offering free infused water, though they only fill it once. They should refill it at 5 because we were the ones manhandling it like a stolen ATM, shaking out the last drops like Steve Martin's canteen in Three Amigos. If you're familiar with other the effelles (F.L.'s, you can steal that, Richie Rich), this one ranked the highest (4.5) compared to Nashville (4.4), Dallas (4.1), and Vegas (3.8). read more

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Delicious food! A wonderful option we ate at daily for breakfast while at the hotel! The grits are to die for. Really loved the avocado toast too. read more

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Hehe the bunny guy is indeed funny (iykyk), and it is indeed a library, oh it's more than a library too :) actually a coffee shop if you didn't catch it in the photos, maybe the coolest baristas and staff, so professional and personable yes, you are in a hotel, but something about this place feels so strange, lovely, yet distinct. read more

Funny Library - latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Fantastic atmosphere, great coffee, wonderful service. Coffee coffee coffee coffee Warm inviting atmosphere, very friendly service, delicious decadent coffee! read more

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Emma is the best barista! She's super friendly, makes my drinks perfect, and def brightened my day during my stay here! 1000000/10

Low quality over-priced coffee. 6-bucks for sub-standard coffee. You can walk two blocks to Poydras and go to French Truck. The coffee will be 100% better and at half the price. read more

The ambiance was very nice and staff were super friendly! It's a nice place to grab a coffee, chat with friend, or catch up on work. read more

Funny how? Last year during our stay at the Virgin Hotel, I'd let my wife sleep as I grabbed my morning coffee. Once I had my coffee, I'd go to the lounge, find a leather chair and just chill. 2022, I'm staying at a different hotel close by. I still want that outrageous Cortado! Last week I walked in like I owned the joint. These baristas know how to use that coffee maker, nothing but the best provided by Sir Richard. One Cortado please. I grab my freshly made, amazing coffee. I sit next to the white rabbit and smile. I'm back. read more

Funny Library - Cortado please - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Cute place inside of the Virgin Hotel, kind people, great coffee and yummy food! I recommend if you're in the area read more

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Stayed in the Virgin Hotel, and stopped in to Funny Library before heading to the airport. I'm always encouraged when the barista warns me that my macchiato will be tiny - that means they know what they're doing! It was delicious, and my plain bagel with cream cheese didn't disappoint either. My friends were pleased with their food orders as well! Such a fun atmosphere - I think it would take a long time to run out of quirky things to amuse yourself with. My only complaint is that the 20% off coupon I received as part of my stay was apparently only valid the first day of my stay, but I believe that is on the hotel, not Funny Library! read more

Funny Library - Coffee menu - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

This is the cute little coffee shop in the lobby of the Virgin hotel- eclectic decor and a great place to meet a client or colleague before heading out for the day. It's 100% enclosed/indoors so no outside seating but that's also good for inclement weather. Very narrow menu but basics to start you day: coffee, latte, etc and a few pastries. read more

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Great coffee and service! Shout out to Emma for making me a great latte :) I'll definitely be back!

Had breakfast and it was great, even better was the service from Emma! She was so attentive and helpful, just the best! Thanks Emma!

Lies! Beautiful cappuccino/croissant I saw on yelp vs what I got. Sorry to be a jerk, but to the people who made that...What the?? read more

Funny Library - The burnt, frothy latte I got - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Located on the first floor of the Virgin Hotel New Orleans is a peculiar, colorful, and eccentric Cafe. This eclectic 'library' features a lovely selection of drinks and small-eats. A great little stop to enjoy a drink...and play "I spy" with the unique decor'! I loved the fun vibe and atmosphere, however both my husband and I's drinks were not very good. We ended up tossing both ours out before drinking even half of each. read more

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It would be five stars if the cashiers/waitresses/baristas were a bit more inviting and kind. It is bizarre how salty and/or angry hospitality folks are while on the clock, and even on their cellphones like you're bothering them? Because we are paying guests at the hotel, we expect to be treated with kindness and grace. Today, we just didn't get that. We weren't even served water, had to ask, and received an almost "eye roll" because of it. All team members need coaching on kindness vs. rudeness; smiles vs. "attitude" at 8am. It's not cool. However, the food was delicious, and the ambiance was great. The service? Unprofessional and ugly. read more

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Cute little cute shop. I opted to sit outside because the weather was nice out. My order came out quickly. I had the almond croissant & a vanilla latte. I feel like my croissant was a bit small and should have been bigger like previous pics and reviews I have seen. read more

This must be was the most comfortable and incredible coffee shop! The barista's service was inviting and friendly. The spacious place is filled with eclectic furniture and decor. The attention to detail would obviously be expected from a Branson's Virgin Hotel. Oh yeah, the coffee was pretty good too!! ;-) read more

I stopped by Funny Library while walking near the Saint Charles line the other day and really enjoyed it. The interior of the cafe is well-decorated with a sort of whimsical, absurdist style that feels like you're having coffee with a character out of Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland. A variety of vintage armchairs sit in cozy corners around the shop, and in the middle of the space there is a large central table with a modern mid-century light fixture hanging overhead. Apart from the furniture, there were also a few little things that I enjoyed about Funny Library - on the shelves there were collections of books, old TVs, fossils and pop art, and when I placed my order, they handed me a playing card from a vintage board game instead of a typical number. These small touches really make places stand out to me in a way that I especially appreciated at Funny Library. I ordered a chai latte and the mini churro fritters, which came out to just short of $13. All things considered - ambiance, service, location, and the quality of the tea and food - not a bad deal, especially in comparison to other cafes in the area. The chai was made super well and tasted great, and they had alternative milk options available. The churro fritters were also super delicious, freshly made-to-order, and came with a cup of caramel sauce that was super tasty. Total aside, but I loved the decorating in their bathroom and it was super clean, well-maintained and had up-to-date appliances. Just another indication that whoever designed the cafe paid a lot of attention to details and making the space have a cohesive theme. Altogether, I had a great time and loved just hanging out in Funny Library while I sipped my tea, ate my snack and read the news. I'd definitely stop by again if I was in the area, or recommend the cafe to friends. read more

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This place is located within the Virgin Hotel New Orleans. It has a great vibe and comfortable seats. Staff is really nice and spent time talking and getting to know us. Only ordered a drip coffee so can't speak to anything else on the menu but they serve La Columbia coffee which is good. Free WiFi. Gender neutral bathrooms with changing tables inside. Great spot to sit and work. Would come back here and consider staying at this hotel based on this experience. read more

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5 stars for Akeyla, Boo, food, drinks and vibe !!!!!!!This place is a must go !!!!!!! read more

Funny Library - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

I got a croissant that was fresh and tasted like it was made with either real butter or shortening which is a plus. There is one size for a cappuccino and it was too big so you couldn't taste the espresso through all the milk. Overall, it was a nice little hotel coffee shop. The barista was fast and friendly. read more

Great environment, great coffee, great barista! Our barista, Boo, truly made our experience at the Funny Library Coffee shop AMAZING. read more

Funny Library - Iced Nutella latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Coffee was great! Boo was amazing! My husband doesn't like coffee but he LOVED the Nutella coffee that Boo made for him!

I met up with a friend here on a Sunday morning, and I absolutely loved the ambiance of this place! We ordered iced vanilla lattes, a chocolate chip cookie, and a blueberry scone. The coffee was delicious; pastries were basic (still good though). Will definitely be back :) read more