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    LUCA eats

    4.5 (227 reviews)
    Closed 8:30 am - 2:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    LUCA EATS ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Quiet
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Juliette M.

    Such a cute neighbor gem! Luca eats is a great breakfast and lunch spot. They have a great variety of sandwiches and coffee options. Majority of the seating is outside due to limited space inside. All of the employees were super sweet and helpful as well. I got the seasonal maple cinnamon shaken espresso which was delish! I also got the bacon, egg, and cheese which was also pretty good. The only downside I have are the prices. The prices are a bit steep for the amount of food/drink you get. It's a great location though for a lunch date!

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    Tara R.

    A fav neighborhood coffee shop / cafe! Good food, drinks. I always love the seasonal items. Staff is friendly, upbeat no matter how busy they are and they tend to super busy. Indoor and outdoor space.

    King Cake Latte
    Brianna Y.

    Loved the seasonal coffee! I try a lot of king cake lattes and this one was so good! The chorizo breakfast sandwich was also great and so filling. Would get again. I can't wait to try more from the menu.

    Julia B.

    Visited for the first time this weekend and no joke the shrimp and grits were the best I've ever had! Their iced lattes are wonderful too, I really enjoyed my s'mores latte that was topped with a marshmallow cold foam. The place is a cozy shop rooted in uptown, it's always a pleasure supporting small businesses. There is tons of out door seating outside too! The service was great, and my to-go order took no time to come out! I will absolutely be back on my next Nola trip!

    Kelly A.

    Found this cute spot nestled away in the heart of Uptown when I was looking for a quick lunch sandwich. I love that they have pressed, warm sandwich options and I went for the pesto turkey (no Gouda). The ingredients were fresh with a robust flavor profile..I only wish there were something acidic in there to balance out the super savory bacon (maybe something pickled or a dipping sauce). It would've been WAY too overpowering if I had gotten the gouda. Both inside and outside have ample seating..it would be a great spot to sit out on a nice day. I have to give 4 stars and not 5 because the spot is much too expensive for the quantity of food provided. I can appreciate that they use great ingredients, but over $17 for a small sandwich just isn't doable in 2025, lol. And, the housemade chips were cold and sort of stale..they had no crunch to them (they just bent in half). I may visit again for a one-off experience but unfortunately, Luca will not be in my regular lunch rotation.

    Turkey Pesto Sandwich & Cubano Sandwich
    Hannah S.

    Cute, casual, eclectic place! Loved the vibe. The food was delicious. It's a great place for breakfast, coffee, sandwiches, and salads. Their homemade rosemary chips are delicious as well! Can't wait to go back.

    Iced coffee
    Lisa J.

    Luca Eats is a great neighborhood eatery. It's small so plan to eat outside but the food is easy and simple and the staff is very friendly.

    Pulled pork quesadilla and watermelon lemonade
    Emily L.

    Love the service, food, decorations, and overall vibe :) I got the pulled pork quesadilla and watermelon lemonade!

    Indoor seating
    Patricia R.

    I found this place thanks to a construction detour that brought me through blocks I wasn't familiar with. I was intrigued when I passed this little gem and promised myself I'd swing by at lunchtime to give it a try. I placed an order by phone for a steak sandwich for myself and a Cubano for my honey. Both were EXCELLENT! Everything about these pressed sandwiches was perfect! I will definitely be back, and soon. They serve tons of different coffees, and there was one made with Nutella that I'm planning to try next week. My only negative feedback is that the space is small and indoor seating is very limited. This seems fine on a nice day because there is some seating outside, but if the weather isn't cooperating you'll want to take your order to go.I won't remove a star from my rating, because quite honestly, I found this space charming. In conclusion, I loved my sandwich and the service was excellent.

    Turkey pesto
    Marie S.

    The place nice, food is quick, I ordered a bowl of gumbo it was mostly juice, there was one piece of sausage and less than a spoon of rice not much flavor. I also tried the turkey avocado pesto not much to it- the bread was good and so were the chips Too pricey.

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    Shannon S.

    Luca Eats is a New Orleans coffee shop and café located in New Orleans near Tulane University and across from St. Mary's Cemetery at 7329 Cohn Street which is about 18 minutes and 5 miles away from the New Orleans French Quarter. This looks like a very cool place from the exterior and most of the seating is outside while the inside is a very small space with limited seating. Luca Eats was established back in 2016 and has become noted for their breakfast and lunch options where they serve locally roasted premium coffee and homemade hand-pressed sandwiches. It is on the more expensive side and I don't really find their sandwiches very filling. Overall I would personally prefer a poboy somewhere else. My video review of LUCA Eats is here: https://youtu.be/5SAhYsJPmIA

    Perfect spot to catch a light and healthy breakfast or a bit of grease. Good coffee and OJ.

    Chicken panini with a watermelon lemonade.

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    Great steak sandwich. Cuban is pretty good but I'm not a fan of the sweet pickles. The bell pepper rings are a must order!

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    8 years ago

    Their turkey pesto sandwich is absurdly good, and the service is great. Only been twice but keep meaning to go more.

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    8 years ago

    Really great food and awesome customer service. I loved their iced latte and they music. Perfect place to sit and relax!

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    10 years ago

    New sandwich spot in the neighborhood. Fresh, friendly, and tasted great. Got the Cubano. Will beback

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    8 years ago

    Great sandwiches, great iced coffee, chill vibes/location, kind people - everything about the place is great.

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    10 years ago

    super cute place, decent food great location and friendly service

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    10 years ago

    Great French Truck Coffee, who knew it was local! Cubano pulled pork panini excellent. Great prices, my new morning/ lunch stop...

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    10 years ago

    Really nice folks, really nice food. Great addition to the neighborhood. I'll add another star when they improve the seating a bit.

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    I watched the owners on kitchen nightmares when they owned Zeke's and they were assholes, how are they now?

    They really are great people! You know those shows are meant to show the controversial scenes. I have been to Luca Eats many times and have actually spoken to them because they are always there and they are very friendly. I have not had issues… 

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