Skip the 7Brew line and give this gem of a coffee shop a chance! Fun drinks, fresh pastries, cozy…read moreatmosphere and kind employees, the Story Brew Coffee Cafe is the little corner shop that we couldn't resist checking out during our weekend visit to Natchitoches. Whether you're dropping in for a quick drink on-the-go, or planning to stay awhile, they've already hopped into the Fall season with cozy movies playing for patrons to enjoy. With shareable board games to take your mind off the phone and a plethora of books to borrow in case you come empty handed, the Story Brew is at the top of our list of places to visit the next time we come by the historic town of Natchitoches!

Such a cool place! Love the decor. Coffee was great too. Staff are great and terrific coffee. We…read morewent every day we were in town. I was hooked on the dirty chai with 2 espresso shots, no extra sugar. Spicy without being overly sweet. Hubs loved the pumpkin spice cold brew and said it was great.

We love this place. Just remember it is always changing workers since it is used for a ministry…read more If something isn't right they are more than happy to correct the problem. I love when they get new people with different abilities to do new recipes. You never know what might be on the specials board. I'm still waiting for the seared tuna and ginger salad. They have a nice view of the pond from the inside when the bushes are trimmed. Anyway we have always enjoyed it and don't forget to try the ice cream or fried pies!

The food is always good. The atmosphere is calm and refreshing. The staff is great always is . Ice…read moreCream is good also . If you passing through stop .

This coffee shop is amazing!! The cookies is soft everyday! The workers are so nice to everybody…read morethat walks though those doors! And also the rude ones! The shop is great for studying it quite and calm. I think to whom ever is reading this and is in the Jena,la area should go here!! For coffee to cupcake to cookies it's amazing and for adults and kids!

The cafe is cute and welcoming! Great place to have a snack and enjoy espresso or a smoothie. Tori…read moreand Melissa greeted us this morning and were nothing short of excellent. Offered different options pastry items and we decided to try every single flavor Of cupcake in the cold case. We plan to eat the cupcakes Later today and they offered to store it away for us to enjoy with family around lunch time. Thank again to Tori and Melissa. Really made our morning special.

It's so great to have a local coffee house here in West Monroe. I usually get the Andes Mint hot…read moredrink. I have to admit it's better than Starbucks Peppermint Mocha!! I've heard the lunch food is delicious, too! I'll have to try it out. Eat local!!

The people who worked there were nice, the food was not the drink sucked, someone needs to teach…read morethem how to put together a sandwich and make some coffee.

Stopped by this hometown café with my son for breakfast, and it was such a sweet experience. The…read moreatmosphere was cozy and homey, and the staff were so friendly and talkative from the moment we walked in. You could tell they truly care about their customers, they already knew many of the regulars and even their orders, which always says a lot about a place. My son absolutely loved his biscuits and gravy and cleaned his plate, and the breakfast sandwich I ordered was delicious. The food came out quickly, the prices were very reasonable, and everything tasted fresh and comforting. Honestly wish we could've stayed long enough to try lunch too! Definitely a place we'd stop by again. Also wishing I had remembered to take a picture before we ate everything!

Delicious!! Southern food cooked to perfection! Clean. Very Friendly staff!…read more If you are near Arcadia on I-20, detour to Sharon's cafe for lunch. It is amazing!

Always a nice location and the food is southern enough but classy. Staff always friendly even with…read morelarge groups

Hubby & I take Every Opportunity to stop in Natchitoches whenever we are on our way to visit our…read morefamily. Natchitoches was all Lit Up for Christmas. It is So Worth It to visit Natchitoches at Christmas time. The Christmas Festival of Lights on the Cane River is going on right now.......Beautiful, Beautiful Beautiful! Merci Beaucoup Gift Shop was all Decked Out for Christmas. The floral arrangements are Exquisite. This is a Specialty Boutique Gift Shop. They carry one-of -a kind collectibles & gifts. The Nativity Scenes are Absolutely Gorgeous! I couldn't leave without picking up a Mark Roberts Christmas Elf. .......I think he might need a friend.........I wanted them All. They are Fun & Comical..... the facial detail is Superb! The Mark Roberts Christmas Fairies are really cute as well. The RUSTIC cheese platters, Rustic Christmas Ornaments, Rustic / Woodsy Decorated Christmas Trees & Pewter serving pieces are my Favorite. I'm a sucker for Rustic / Lodge Anything. I look forward to shopping @ Merci Beaucoup Gift Shoppe next time to see how they decorate for the next season. I wish I'd taken pictures of this beautiful shop.....Next Visit!

Great tasting and great quality food, pastries, pies, and coffee. The staff is always friendly.read more

Great little coffee place! It's a great place to meet up with friends, study, or just relax. There…read moreare lots of places to sit and a cozy little fireplace corner. They have a great variety of coffee drinks, pastries, and rolled ice cream. Everything is made fresh and tastes great. Everyone that works there is so nice and friendly!

I had the shrimp and grits. It was to die for. Now the Boss Lady and a cup of grits and fruit. She…read moresaid it was awesome. The service was a little slow but okay. Ambiance was nice. We met a gentleman named Elvin and his wife. Had an awesome conversation . They made us Californians feel like we were long lost friends. We plan on coming back this way next year. Oh didn't give 5 stars because the coffee was cold otherwise really enjoyed ourselves.

Great food, the homely vibe is embracing. Didn't know what to experience, yet im so glad my son…read morepicked this place. Must try.

This is my favorite coffee shop in Alexandria! I love this shop so much that I took my husband here…read moreas his first stop in Alexandria prior to meeting my parents when he was my boyfriend! Of course I chose somewhere that I felt was the best Alexandria has to offer in an atmosphere where he could enjoy a beverage and have plenty of space and privacy to relax and unwind (he is the first boyfriend I ever took to meet my parents so the pressure was real!) This shop is located in downtown Alexandria with super quirky decor, lots of seating, and several book and game options to pass the time! I also loved the hidden notes in the bookcase that gave book recommendations. I have tried several of their drinks here throughout the years. Most recently I tried one of their seasonal drinks, the reindeer chow but asked them to hold the chow to make it a cookie butter latte with oat milk (wasn't really in the mood for a chocolatey cereal chow meal in my drink but loved the concept)! I also ordered the avocado toast. The latte was perfectly balanced, yet rich and delicious! It was also served at the perfect drinkable temp. The avocado toast was THICK and the avocado and egg topping seemed fresh. It was very filling and a nice dose of healthy protein after all the holiday indulgence! I will ALWAYS come back to this coffee shop when I'm in town especially since it holds a precious memory for me. Also, Check out the background of this shop on their website, such a beautiful dedication!

I've written an extensive review for Tamp & Grind during my last visit home, so this will be a…read morebrief update. The coffee and service is still great. We stopped in on Saturday and Sunday morning and enjoyed hot lattes and macchiatos. During the second visit I tried one of the seasonal Mardi Gras drinks - bourbon caramel to be specific. The drink was delicious. I wanted to buy a shirt of a woman looking like she was standing on business but they were sadly sold out. Anyway, enough rambling. Check this coffee shop out if you're in the area, I'll always get coffee from here when I'm home. Cozy vibes.