You gotta go. It's New Orleans!!!…read more Cafe du Monde is one of those places where you just have to embrace the chaos, get powdered sugar all over your body and have some fun with it. The beignets + cafe au lait are exactly what you want, and it's such a perfect spot to sit, relax, people watch and take in all the New Orleans craziness around you. My favorite time to go is either really late at night or ridiculously early in the morning. Both just hit different. Also... CASH ONLY!!! If you sit at a table the servers come to you quick! Powdered sugar covered clothes are basically a souvenir. 10/10 New Orleans experience.

It's funny, you tell just about anyone you're going to New Orleans and almost always the first…read moreplace they bring up is Cafe Du Monde. I'd literally been told I had to go here so many times that by the time I landed in New Orleans, I pretty much made a beeline straight for this legendary cafe. This cafe is located right outside Jackson Square right off the waterfront. They are open late, as they close at either 11p or 12am every day. When we went in the middle of the afternoon, the place was very busy as it was hard to find a table in their outside patio, so we settled for a table in the indoor section(A/C SCORE!!). The ground was littered with powdered sugar as customers like myself don't always understand how to eat these beignets without making a big mess. The beignets themselves were pretty inexpensive as they cost only $4.53 for a 3-pack. I also got a large frozen coffee for $7.70. The beignets were delivered to our table very fast and very warm. The movie "Chef" says you only get your first bite of your first beignet from Cafe Du Monde once in your life and to cherish the moment and I do truly understand what they meant with that quote. These beignets were so great and that first bite with the powdered sugar explosion was so amazing-I really enjoyed the recklessness of having a beignet at Cafe Du Monde. Overall, I feel that anyone who visits New Orleans has to find their way to this legendary cafe and enjoy this dish that has been served since 1862. A really great bite!.

King Cake: Given a regular one by our neighbor as a thank you: 5 stars…read more Donut holes to go: Love the early morning staff; great variety of holes, reasonably priced; usually in and out in under 5 min.: 5 stars. Now let's talk about breakfast: Weekday around lunch. About 1/4 of seats taken. As best I could tell, 2 or 3 servers. Coffee, OJ and soda brought promptly after ordering. FYI - drinks reasonably priced. I opted for Spinach & Swiss omelette, hash browns well done and biscuit. He opted for Meatlover's omelette, hash browns and toast. 25 minutes later breakfast was served. Husband's order was fine: tasty omelette, and the toast was well buttered. Mine? The Swiss was sticking out of the omelette and it was a slice not melted. The cheese inside the omelette was melted, and overall it had good flavor. The hash browns had good flavor, but they were not well done. The biscuit was not buttered - there was butter on the table - and it was nice and dense to support slathering it in jelly. The waitress checked on us a couple of times. I made no comment whether it was good or bad, because I was going to eat it anyway. As a general rule I don't send things back, and in this instance given the time it took to get it, I was starved and certainly wasn't sending it back. Leftovers box and checkout was super quick. This experience: 2 stars; averaging to 4 stars for restaurant overall. Will continue to use for pastries, but won't be back for another sit down experience.

I continue to love this place with my whole heart. My grandma goes multiple times a week. Looking…read morefor a homemade southern meal but have no one's house to pop up to? Their specials are that. Now sometimes service is slow and the "coffee" menu besides their drip, is pretty bad lol. But everything else is delicious. Inside gives 80's / 90's diner - ish.

The Vintage - New Orleans, LA…read more The Vintage on Magazine Street was our very first food stop in New Orleans, and it turned out to be a great way for my wife and me to start our trip. From the moment we walked in, I really liked the atmosphere. The place has a cool, relaxed New Orleans vibe with a little bit of an upscale café feel without being overly fancy. It's the kind of spot where you can come in, sit down, enjoy some good food and drinks, and just take your time. Of course, we couldn't come to New Orleans and not start things off with beignets! We decided to go with the Fancy Beignet Flight, which gave us a chance to try several different flavors. We got the raspberry, s'mores, and Chantilly. They came out looking almost too good to eat, covered in powdered sugar with all the different fillings and toppings. Almost... because we definitely ate them! They were warm, sweet, messy in the best possible way, and a fun introduction to our New Orleans food adventure. For my meal, I ordered the Italian Panini with the truffle Parmesan fries. The sandwich was packed with meat, cheese, and flavor. Looking at that cross-section, they definitely weren't being stingy with the fillings! The bread was toasted nicely, and everything worked well together. The truffle fries were another highlight. They had plenty of seasoning and Parmesan and paired perfectly with the sandwich. I also grabbed a small iced mocha, which went really well with the food and especially the beignets. One thing I really enjoyed about The Vintage was the atmosphere. The interior has a lot of character, from the marble tables and vintage-style flooring to the bar and pastry display. It feels like a place that belongs on Magazine Street. It was comfortable enough that we didn't feel rushed and could just enjoy being in New Orleans together. The service was good during our visit, and everything came together for a really enjoyable first meal in the city. Our bill came to around $48 after tax and tip for the two of us, and considering we had a sandwich, upgraded fries, drinks, and the beignet flight, I thought it was a good experience for the money. Most importantly, this place gave my wife and me a great start to our New Orleans trip. When your first stop includes a loaded Italian panini, truffle Parmesan fries, iced coffee, and a whole flight of beignets, you know the trip is starting off right! Definitely a place I would visit again. Great food, great atmosphere, and a great first taste of New Orleans. 5 stars from us!

Still a New Orleans Gem - Visitor since 2018!…read more I'm updating my review as of April 2026 because it's important for visitors to know that The Vintage has absolutely "still got it." My last review was in 2020, and I'm happy to report that the quality and atmosphere remain top notch. Whether you are looking for a morning pick up or an evening wind-down, this spot covers all the bases. Their beignets and coffee are a classic must have, and I can personally vouch for their Americano. It is consistently well made and delicious. They also have a great selection of beer and cocktails if you're looking for something a bit stronger. What really sets this place apart, though, is the hospitality. We have always had great interactions with the staff, but a special shout out goes to Jimmy, whom we met this past week. He was incredibly kind and hospitable, truly making us feel right at home. Jimmy if you are reading this, THANK YOU!! If you want a spot that feels authentic, welcoming, and consistently excellent, put The Vintage at the top of your list!

How lucky am I to live so close to this incredible place! Jack is so friendly and every single…read morepastry looks so scrumptious- I wanted to order one of everything! Cute atmosphere with nice seating, and I love a cafe with a sweet dog. Highly recommend!

My wife and I were looking for a good place to have a quick lunch Uptown. In reading the reviews on…read morethis restaurant, I noticed a review commenting about a dog in the restaurant, so that piqued my interest and led me to check out this place. So glad I did. My wife and I love everything about this little place, and we will most certainly return and keep trying new things. Many great choices. The food is fantastic. We split the giant jalapeño sausage croissant and the equally large tomato tart. Absolutely delicious. The ambiance is relaxing and comfortable, and the service is impeccable. But THE highlight of our visit was seeing "that dog." Such a sweet, friendly, and loving dog. My wife and I very highly recommend this restaurant.

Creative menu every good service. Very cute coffee shop with a very cool vibe. The rook latte was…read moreexcellent.

We lived here for a year, and went to the rook countless times. This is without a doubt one of the…read morebest coffee shops in the town. They have a massive menu with options for everyone. Even my fiancée who is not a coffee person misses the Rook!

On the westbank of New Orleans, we always call a little flat, and last in line when it comes to…read morehealthy + additives at arms reach. They have several drink and tea options that will se your day ablaze. The flavoring is off a bit due to the added goodness (caffeine, vitamins, biotin, and collagen) and more. Just keep driving past that after taste and you'll feel real good. Almost like energy + light weight + calming. All good in my book and great for mommy's on the go. Or anyone looking for that pre or post workout pick me up. It feels clean, bright, and energetically peaceful when you walk in, and the deco is nice on the eyes, great for nice little photo op They are not that visible from the street but they're definitely in the board walk on the corner and worth the stop.

Tasty and affordable! Order ala carte so it's a fully customizable breakfast. The biscuits are…read morebasically clouds with butter... Heavenly!

Came here for coffee with my gf on vacation in Louisiana. Shop is very cute and small, with lots of…read morelocals visiting seemingly often. I saw the shop cashier and owners knew a lot of the customers who dropped in. Most of their drinks are definitely on the sweeter side (compared to norcal). I had to wait a bit for the ice to melt in my drink in order to get the sweetness level down to a reasonable level. Their drink menu is quite large! If I were to return I'd definitely want to try some of the white chocolate drinks, but I'd definitely have to be wary of the sugar levels. Overall I left satisfied as staff was friendly and drink came fast.

Believe the hype. I was very hesitant when they first opened thinking what's the big deal and no…read moreway I'm waiting in those lines but the lines have died down and the service and drinks here are so good! Still mind blown that they're cheaper and bigger than other places! That's wild! The staff here is top tier also! So patient and helpful for us newbies!! Much appreciated!

Glad to see this is near my workplace. Our office entered to get free coffees. And was ecstatic…read morewhen we received the text we would be receiving free coffees the next day! They were all cold brews which I loved . We received the Blondie it was vanilla and caramel breve . Omg so delicious! Just the right about of everything. We also had the Cinnamon roll which is brown sugar cinnamon and white chocolate breve. So good !! Last I tried the Brunette (hazelnut and caramel mocha)! When I tell you, all of these are delicious. Just the right amount of sweetness and caffeine to get my day going not to mention the ice did not melt. So we actually had some drinks the next day. Tasted the same. This place did not disappoint and my coworkers and I can't wait for the official opening next month! The menu has a variety of teas, coffees, smoothies, milkshakes and energy drinks.

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.

The Service was absolutely awesome; owner is very sweet, the breakfast sandwich is delicious, huge…read moreso we were able to split it into 2, but the donuts OMG amazing. I no longer need to go anywhere else. we purchased so many due to how delicious and different they looked and once I bit down on just the regular glaze donut, HOOKED. Thank you sweet hidden gem. We are sharing with family so we can go back for more. Will add photos as soon as I figure out how.

The donuts here are delicious and super soft. My favorite would be the donut holes and the…read moreblueberry donut. I also love their boudin and sausage kolaches along with their bacon, egg, and cheese breakfast burrito. The owners are so nice every time. My husband loves to stop by to grab some dozen of donuts for his work meetings.