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4.4 (48 reviews)
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Menu, October 2024
Calder S.

I stopped by in October for a quick coffee and breakfast. The place is a little janky but I like all the nostalgia games and decor. We got coffee, mini beignets ($5), and banana foster ($13) and they were all solid. The place was packed with lots of people waiting around, but it didn't take too long to get our order (whereas some people that ordered alcoholic drinks had a huge wait for some reason). The beignets were small but nice, light, and crispy with good powdered sugar. The banana foster was a huge portion and also very tasty.

Yeah they have old school arcade games in the spot, you can play while you wait or sip on your coffee.
Chris C.

Great coffee selections , great atmosphere. There are allot of ways to enjoy your coffee, which can be a bit of a challenge if your not an experienced coffee drinker .. That's another reason why I loved this spot. There website actually breaks down the different styles of making coffee I ended up getting the " black eye" on ice.. Had a chance to meet the lady's who own the spot on my visit. Great coffee, locally ran, black owned establishment. https://www.nostalgianola.com/

Jessie K.

Super cute place - great decor and perfect for a quick breakfast/coffee stop. We were greeted with a friendly hello once entering which was nice. It was empty so we were skeptical BUT it was late morning on a Sunday - so we figured everyone was just getting up and out. We placed our order at the counter and then sat in a cute little area surrounded by retro video games. Love that! We got basic breakfasts - we just wanted something in our bellies before walking around in the Nola heat. Everything was tasty and nice and hot. My iced coffee was great as well! Come check out Nostalgia when in town!

Just what you would imagine to find at a place like this.
Edward N.

If you are not a local and have some down time Nostalgia is a great place to kick it. They have some really nostalgic items like vintage arcade games, VHS tapes and decor that will trigger 80s babies feels and they have music to go along with it which is cool. Barista was cool and helpful and the drink was "meh" we ordered a chai tea and it was pre made. We were expecting something made on the spot. So maybe stick to coffee if you want something made there. The main reason to come here would be to play some arcade games listen to the music and just go down memory lane. They had the classic Ninja Turtles, NFL blitz, NBA 2k, PacMan just to name a few. Just buy an item to get access to the games and enjoy your time there.

Amy M.

Cute retro coffee shop. There's video gaming if you want to check it out. I came in for my morning coffee and they have over 30 different flavors. They brewed a fresh coffee for my friend and me. The service was so impeccable. They were funny and sweet. I got the lavender honey latte and it was so good! I would come back for another flavor. I'm so glad I stumbled upon this location!

Holly D.

Cute little spot right next to the Sheraton off of Canal. Went on a Friday night. Nice vibes with the lights dimmed, the music playing not too loud and the vintage VHS playing on the old school oversized TV. There is an area where you can play console games on the TV. There are some vintage arcade games and some card & board games as well. Now let's talk about food. I am a food lover but what's more important is customer service. If you have an amazing product or great food but bad service that's a zero out of five for me but this place...customer service was great. One couple in front of us was ordering when we entered and he (the staff) was patient while we looked over the menu then answered all of our questions respectfully. The food was amazing too. I mean soooo good. We will definitely visit this place again next time we are in town.

Cute little coffee shop, great coffee and friendly service. Took awhile to get a breakfast burrito but it was so worth the wait!
Barbara S.

What a cute little coffee shop with old video games to play for free. The coffee was delicious and the service was friendly. We ordered a breakfast burrito which was so delicious and perfectly made, although it took a long time to make but was worth it!

Iced tea - paradise
Shannon L.

What's not to love about a coffee shop that thrust you back to the 90s! The art work and creative placement mixed with nostalgic games,movies and music sets a fun, carefree environment to sip and enjoy coffee/tea. I enjoyed the tea and the music was also a great addition. The owner was also here when I came and was very welcoming and knowledgeable on the coffee. Nostalgia has a vast variety for tea and coffee ! I will definitely be back when I am in New Orleans.

Great venue and coffee. We need more places like this!
Jesse U.

Great coffee and croissant. I could spend all day playing the games in there. What a cool place!

Kelly K.

Happened to stumble across this shop since our rental was so close. Tried coffees all over the city and this was my favorite. Tried different drinks everyday and each one did not disappoint. They had a live dj Sunday night and we came in just to hang out before bedtime with our toddler. Customer service is top notch and the arcade games are a hit for the whole family. Must try!

Chelsey W.

This coffee shop was so cool! They had tons of games, and it was good vibes. The coffee was a 10/10!!! And the baristas were so kind! I had the pumpkin chai coffee and it was honestly the best pumpkin coffee I've had! My sister and brother had the brown sugar bae coffee, and the cinnamon toast crunch coffee and they were also good! Highly recommend this place!

Kathleen R.

Best coffee I had all d*** week! They had so many flavors of syrups and the best vibes. Every other coffee I ordered in NOLA was milk, with a litttttlle bit of coffee, but this was wonderful. Go for the coffee, stay and play a game. Great service as well, I asked the barista for a suggestion for flavor and he hooked me up with a white chocolate/lavender iced latte... y'all... be sure to check them out!!

Cortado was delish (it was full... I took the picture after enjoying half) with well pulled espresso

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Food was good, and loved the ambiance of the place. My kids enjoyed playing the vintage games (Ms PacMan was her favorite) for free

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Games and great coffee? So good. I really enjoyed the cappuccino. Expertly done and light, exactly how it should be. Oat milk available.

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