I recently had a business meeting at Mr. Wolf Espresso, tucked inside the Contemporary Arts Center in New Orleans, and it was an absolutely wonderful experience from start to finish. The vibes here are unbeatable - a perfect blend of modern, artistic ambiance with nods to New Orleans' rich cultural heritage, making it feel like more than just a coffee shop; it's like sipping your latte in an inspiring gallery space. The natural light, sleek design, and subtle artistic touches created such a productive yet relaxed atmosphere for our discussion. The staff were incredibly friendly and attentive, making us feel welcome right away with their warm smiles and spot-on recommendations. Everything about the service was top-notch - efficient without feeling rushed, and genuinely engaging. I went for the brown sugar iced latte, which tasted just like a delicious coffee cake, and paired it with a fresh pastry that was flaky and flavorful. They even have unique offerings like bottled cold brew for on-the-go, and as a Black-owned spot with a focus on community and creativity (they've got books and art integrations too!), it stands out in a city full of great cafes. If you're looking for a unique place to meet, work, or just unwind, Mr. Wolf is a must-visit. Great place for vibes, focus & overall damn good coffee. read more

BEST LATTE HANDS DOWN!! Coffee junkie here!! Love trying coffee shops every chance I get!!! This Place knocks it out of the park!! If you are in New Orleans this is a must try!!! read more

This is a really nice and aesthetic coffee shop! The service was really friendly and helpful! I wished that the coffee was a bit stronger and more flavorful, but it was still pretty good! There's only street parking available. I'd definitely come back for the vibes. read more

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Easy to miss - tucked inside a contemporary art building that doesn't open until 11! Serves mainly drinks. Has just a few pastries, and they ran out by 9:30am. Don't go looking for breakfast. Drink menu is standard and posted on a glass partition so hard to see and read. The coffee was great - we had a decaf latte and iced vanilla latte. However - the wait is long. With only one barista hand making each drink we waited ~10 solid minutes. Just plan ahead. There are no other coffee shops in the area so they do get busy. Fortunately it's also a little book shop so you can browse the books while you wait. read more

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I am so happy I finally checked out Mr. Wolf Espresso & Books! This place is definitely a gem in the city. It's a beautiful, Black-owned space that simply oozes art, culture, and soul from every corner. I wanted to sit there all day. The vibe is immaculate: it's effortlessly cool and welcoming, featuring great music, an inspiring atmosphere, and a fantastic focus on the local creative scene (they showcase local authors, which is wonderful!). If you're looking for a place to relax, read, or just soak up some genuine energy, this is it. I ordered a Chai Latte with sugar-free caramel added. Honestly, it tasted like Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal milk in the best way possible. It was perfectly spiced, creamy, and I didn't get an artificial aftertaste from the sugar-free syrup. They truly know how to craft a perfect drink. Great service, incredible aesthetic, and phenomenal coffee. I can't wait to go back and try something else! Support this local business! read more

Mr Wolf Espresso - Chai latte with sugar-free caramel added - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

During my trip to New Orleans, I was lucky enough to visit Mr Wolf twice with my coworkers. Both times, I really enjoyed my lattes. The vibe itself is a curated, and cool. Not surprising since it is located inside of a museum. The staff were very friendly, and made each of our drinks perfectly. read more

Mr Wolf Espresso - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

The woman that was working was very nice and the inside was very clean. If you just want simple coffee drinks this is a great place for you. You pick what coffee drink you want and they have Torani syrups you can choose from. Tried a few coffee places in Nola and this place wasn't my favorite but it wasn't bad. read more

The coffee bags on the walls with paintings of farmers and bulls add an authentic feel to the place. Come inside the shop next to the art gallery and you'll see a cozy spot with friendly people. I got the strawberry hibiscus tea and it is great for a summer drink. read more

Mr Wolf Espresso - Raspberry hibiscus tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Mr Wolf is a great place to come and have some coffee, tea or grab a book. It's located in the Museum of contemporary arts so that's another plus. The service was great and the ambiance was nice especially with the live band that day. read more

I've been to many coffee shops in the city in the past week, and I would confidently say this was the best iced mocha I've gotten. Most of the coffees I got just didn't have the flavor and tasted too watery, but this was perfect. The coffee bean flavor is perfect and they use torani sweeteners which is just ideal. I absolutely loved it! There isn't much seating though so expect to grab your coffee and go somewhere else. read more

A quaint and unassuming cafe in the Contemporary Arts Center that introduced me to my first Flat White read more

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This place is so cute! Is very modern with its glass aesthetic. It's located inside of this building with a lot of suites, but it's directly to the right when you walk into the building. I also love that they have black artwork on the wall. The barista was very friendly and helped me decide between the London fog, and a chai. I ended up choosing a chai, with the milk alternative, oat milk. There is an up charge for having a milk alternative though. I've only seen metered parking here, do you have to pay to park if you don't live nearby/are in the area. But there are usually plenty of parking spaces when I come in the early afternoon late morning. read more

Good vibes. Coffee shop and art gallery. Located inside the large warehouse building, the space is quaint and modern, but spacious. The coffee is good y'all. The brown sugar iced latte tastes like a coffee cake. They also have pastries.The barista was welcoming and very attentive on both occasions we stopped in. The vibe is relaxed with music and art. Restrooms are in the lobby which is slightly inconvenient but it based on the layout of the building. They offer WiFi and accept credit cards. read more

Mr Wolf Espresso - Central space and coffee bar. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

The whole experience is a 5/5. The staff is very welcoming and the decor is a rotating art exhibit. I had an iced salted caramel latte and a warm almond croissant and enjoyed both. read more

Mr Wolf Espresso - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

The vibes!!!! It's so relaxed in here. The large scale modern art is lovely and the music is just the right mood for reading or working or sipping an espresso. I brought headphones but didn't need or want to use them. They have a basic but solid coffee menu and a simple pastry/sandwich lunch offering. Today's was turkey and cheddar on a croissant. A cortado and a sandwich was just enough to keep me going for the afternoon. Chips or plain croissant available. It is chill and welcoming. Will definitely be back and use regularly as a downtown oasis. read more

1 million stars. I love this coffee shop, they make perfect espresso drinks! So friendly. I wish I could move to New Orleans just for this coffee shop. I miss them terribly! Delicious coffee, incredible beans, and always cool art to explore. Comfortable and enjoyable café check it out. One of the best things near the World War II museum.! read more

Customer service was amazing! Our barista recommended a few options and she nailed it!! The drinks were delicious! read more

What a surprise delight! When exploring a new city, I always head to coffee shops and bookstores, so to find one that is both is a bonus. I sat at a table by the window and sipped an Americano while reading through a book on Women and Art. And speaking of art, the artistic decor is such treat! The number of books is very limited and the coffee is great! read more

Mr Wolf Espresso - An art book and Americano - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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One of the coolest coffee shops I've been to in NOLA. The owner was incredibly nice and it's got a cool vibe with art, books, and great tasting coffee! Highly recommend if you are in NOLA. Also is a great place to pop up and work if you need to! read more

I visited Mr. Wolf Espresso a couple of times during my work conference at the convention center. While it's not the closest coffee shop to the convention center, it's definitely a step up from the nearby Starbucks and PJ's. The vibes inside are fantastic--very artsy, with lots of art to enjoy while you wait for your coffee. The same barista was working both days, and she was incredibly nice and was running the shop solo, so you know she's killing it. If you're at the convention center, I highly recommend taking the short walk to Mr. Wolf Espresso. It's a nice break from the chaos, and you'll be supporting a great local spot. read more

Mr Wolf Espresso - Inside: graffiti art - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Super cute and artsy vibe. Great spot to get some work done or stop by after a visit to the Contemporary Arts Center. Delicious coffee! read more

Mr Wolf Espresso - Flat White - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Dropped by when I was in town for a conference, and I am so glad I did! Mr Wolf is tucked inside of the CAC Atrium, and can be easy to miss if you're just walking down the street. Despite being a conference week, since it's further out from the convention center, it was not packed at all. We were greeted as soon as we walked in, and our drinks were ready quickly, too! I opted for two drinks: hot peppermint tea and an iced chai. The peppermint tea is hard to mess up, admittedly, but my iced chai was delicious! I also grabbed a warmed chocolate croissant (which I don't think are made in house) but it was heavenly! This place is artsy, but welcoming. Seems like the perfect place to drop in get some work done, or study. It wasn't overly loud or crowded, and there was plenty of space between the seating available. read more

Mr Wolf Espresso - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

As far as coffee shops go, Mr. Wolf is top tier. The matcha lattes are great and other tea drinks are great. I'll admit I'm not a big coffee drinker so I don't have much to offer in terms of coffee critique. The ambiance is amazing- the music is definitely my taste so I never feel like I need to have headphones on. There's so much natural lighting which is perfect to highlight all of the amazing art work that fills the space. I'm always happy into visit Mr. Wolf and chop it up with Lashae and Wayne the owner. Very cool people and lovely couple. Mr. Wolf is definitely in my top three coffee shops in the city! read more

Atmosphere was great , has way cool furniture! Coffee wasn't anything crazy special but they do have great syrups for adding in matcha lattes! read more

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Their coffee is a 10 out of 10 and service is even better! 1 to-go drink wasn't enough. Had to get a whole bottle! read more

Mr Wolf Espresso - Bottle of cold brew - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

I've been to Mr Wolf over 15 times at this point and still love it after a year! It's consistent, the music is good, it smells good, it's welcoming. The art is always fun to look at. I love that they started selling prints! (which I've bought too). I'll definitely keep on coming back. read more

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Family owned business with great coffee and excellent service. The art work on display is both compelling and entrancing.

AMAZING!!! Coffee was the best I have had in the city! The service was so sweet! The ambiance was really cool!

One of the closest coffee shops to the National World War II Museum, I popped in for a vanilla latte and cinnamon hazelnut muffin before my museum visit. The cafe is inside the Contemporary Arts Center, a beautiful brick building, but easy to find. The barista is very helpful and friendly. My latte was delicious- balanced and creamy. The hazelnut cinnamon muffin breaks apart in a fun way and is so good. It's like monkey bread. read more

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This is such a cute place, love the atmosphere and the vibe. The owners are very welcoming and have done a great job with the decor and setting the atmosphere for the perfect coffee/tea shop. Playlist bangs and the coffee is amazing!!! Great experience, will be back again. Wishing them continued success. read more

Mr Wolf Espresso - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

One of the best cortado's I've ever had! Great location, amazing service! Pick up a bag of coffee to go. read more

Mr Wolf Espresso - Cortado - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

There's something so zen and peaceful about Mr. Wolf. It's an amazingly curated cultural experience filled with art, live music & amazing coffee. Highly recommend spending some time here and indulging in the beauty of NOLA. read more

Stopped in here to cool down and have an espresso (if those two things can be said to go together). The espresso was quite good; vibrant and mildly fruity with some caramel sweetness. The space was even more impressive; high ceilings, comfortable seating, great air conditioning, and awesome artwork and books all over the place. I will definitely be back. read more

I'm always checking out interesting and unique coffee shops when I travel. This one caught my eye because of the beautiful art. It's actually located inside the Contemporary Arts Center. There is a lot of great art and books here plus they make a really good brown sugar cinnamon latte. read more

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Excellent coffee and place to hang out - 4 min walk to the WW2 museum too when you need some liquid reinforcements

A great space to hangout, read a book of your own or from the in-house selection or get some work done. Ladies at main counter were super nice and whipped up a matcha tea latte w/ lavender and vanilla for me. The space appears to be a part of a larger gallery. Take a load off on a hot day and chill ! read more

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Great coffee, had the mocha latte, comfortable atmosphere, nice and cool, friendly barista! read more

Mr Wolf Espresso - Mocha latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Mr Wolf was such a peaceful cafe located in the New Orleans Contemporary Arts center. There are tons of books that you can read and it's a great place to get work done. They also have a few tables outside in addition to their indoor seating. The ice teas served here are also really delicious and refreshing! read more

Mr Wolf Espresso - Inside of the coffee shop - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Best coffee in NOLA, some of the best I've had. The staff is super nice and accommodating, and it's a must while in the area!

I love this space. Very welcoming environment , pleasant staff , and a great place to be productive or just unwind. The decor is full of vibrant artwork and the playlist is superb. Not to mention the drinks taste excellent. 10/10 recommendation for this black owned coffee shop! read more

Mr Wolf Espresso - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana