Undergrowth Coffee is the perfect neighborhood place to get a little work done, relax, or converse…read morewith a barista about international coffee varieties or home-made oat milk - all while sipping on an iced coffee or taking bites from a delicious baked treat. I stopped by earlier this morning, loved it, and will definitely be coming in again. As soon as I walked into Undergrowth, I was greeted by an incredibly friendly barista who directed me to seating in the front and rear of the space. The shop has outdoor seating on Magazine street, as well as high-top seating by the window, a couple bar stools behind their espresso machine, and a few two-person tables along the wall. Among art, photography, and other trinkets - plants seemed to be thriving in the ample natural light of the storefront, on the counter of the barista station, atop the fridge or hanging in the window - which I felt contributed to the lively ambiance of the space. I also appreciated the green-painted walls, vintage light fixtures and tables, and antique tile floors. I sat at one of the two-seaters, which I found perfect for working on my laptop while watching people come and go from the shop. I didn't venture into the rear part of the space, but saw a few people go back there to eat food or drink coffee at what I assumed to be larger tables. Apart from plants and paint, however, what made Undergrowth stand out to me was its selection of coffees and other treats curated by a philosophy of ecological and social sustainability that came through in every aspect, large or small, in the running of the shop - from their sourcing of coffee from family or woman-owned farms or their 50-cent discount for re-using a cup. Not only do they make their own oat milk, but their cow-derived dairy is sourced from Progress Milk Barn, a family-owned farm in McComb County, Mississippi - less than a two hour's drive away. When I came by, they had four roasts on their shelves that one of the co-owners took me on a tour of: an Agaseke variety sourced from a woman-owned farm in Rwanda, a Costa Rican top-shelf, and your standard Honduran and Guatemalan beans - all of which had some verification of ethical origin. The coffees were relatively inexpensive compared to other ethical varieties I've seen, and were available in 12 oz bags. I went home with the bag of the Rwandan, because I really enjoyed its description as a coffee with a hearty semblance of roasted sweet potatoes balanced with fruitier notes of peach, prune, and lemon. I had two coffees while hanging out at the shop - a spiced cinnamon-cacao cold brew and an iced americano - and a brownie made with sumac and belgian-swiss ruby chocolate. Both of the coffees were wonderful, and I would recommend either. I especially loved the sumac brownie, which was a hard choice while trying to decide between cookies and cherry-chocolate or cheddar-jalapeno scones. I also appreciated the kindness of the staff at Undergrowth. They greeted regulars and welcomed strangers - and were incredibly charitable to myself and others who had questions about their coffee or their business. A young woman and a child came in and were greeted by name and kudos on the kid's Lilo and Stitch t-shirt. A couple walked in with a dog, who received a complimentary biscuit for being "not just a good boy, a great boy!" A group of some twenty younger guys, who were playing basketball across the street, were all greeted with offers of water and a place to cool off from the heat. One of the co-owners sat on a bar stool and gave the full history, description and care instructions for one of the plants on the countertop to a curious family. They say that kindness is a virtue that pays dividends, and that principle was evident in both the staff and the people who visited Undergrowth. I will definitely be coming by again. Undergrowth is in a perfect location on the intersection of Napoleon and Magazine, right next to a park, a bar and other shops and restaurants. I'd bring my friends here, have an interview or meeting here, or recommend it to anyone looking for a welcoming and comfortable space in Uptown. Say hi to the co-owners if you come through!

Undergrowth Coffee is a chill coffeehouse, eclectic decor, friendly staff and great coffee choices.read more

Had a beverage flight which was delightful and yogurt parfait which was also delicious. The space…read moreis really cute and inviting. Staff were great.

Baked goods are just ok. Had the almond croissant and was tough. The brownie was more like a butter…read morebrownie. It was ok. Had eggs and bacon. Their lalaquiZ bean is very good and balanced. It went well in the salted maple latte. The caramel vanilla latte could barely taste either flavor but was ok.

First off, customer service is important to me. Coffee & has some of THE sweetest ladies working…read morethere. They really try to put a smile on your face, even though they are busy. Went home to visit momma and them. In two weeks we ate this place at least four times. I know! If you have a sweet tooth, definitely go check out their stuffed doughnut holes, beignets, and so many goodies. If you desire anything hardier, they've got it all. The eggs and grilled pork chops were delicious. Good coffee too!

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.

Been eating at J'aime le cafe in marrero for at least 9 years and nearly everyday in 2026 since I…read moreretired and my order has been perfect 99 1/2 times out of 100. That's service that is unheard of in any cafe/food service anywhere. The employees are awesome and the owner is Purely a Super Amazing Person who cares about her customers

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

Everything I ordered from Levee Baking was PHENOMENAL!!! I'm sad at this very moment that they are…read moreclosed lol but I'm coming BACK on Thursday. The items I bought have not left my brain and for that, I will continue to share the goodness about this wonderful little place!!!

I stopped by Levee this morning, and it was entirely worth being late to work for. The staff is…read moreincredibly energetic, friendly, and engaging, setting a great tone from the moment you walk in. The bakery has a light, airy, and intentional vibe that balances the rigorous standards of a serious artisan kitchen with the warmth of a local neighborhood spot. The baked goods are truly some of the best in New Orleans. The technical execution is flawless, and you can taste the high standards in every item. My absolute must-haves are the breakfast sandwiches and the croissants. The crisp, buttery layers are perfect. Highly recommend!

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!

I really enjoyed the energy drinks the lime moves fast. The prices are decent. A wide variety of…read moredrinks.

***DoorDash order***…read more My hot chai latte with their house made chai syrup and oat milk was perfect. Not too sweet, not too watery. I appreciated the care they took to pack the drink, too. The label covered the top and the sipper was taped over for safety. The gooey brownie bites with an infusion of cold brew were also very yummy. They, too, were packaged to prioritize food safety within a sealed plastic container. I really appreciated that. After such a successful delivery order, I'm keen to check out the in-person experience.

Coffee was okay. I ordered the cortado but it tasted very bitter. Kinda like they over roasted the…read morebeans. I'm will to try them again later.

I'm confused about this place. Was thrilled to see them open up. The building is gorgeous and had…read morebeen standing empty for years, ever since the demise of CC's. The first drink I tried was excellent--a pumpkin spice latte with coconut or oat milk, I don't remember. The spices were on point and it was nice and frothy and perfectly sweet. It was also decaf and didn't even taste like it. The second drink I got, just last week, was a decaf pistachio and it was honestly horrendous. Worst cafe coffee I've bought in many a moon--and it was over 7 dollars for a small! It was burnt... noticeably so. Maybe no one buys enough decaf to warrant a fresh pot more than once a day, but please, for the love of God, don't serve it if the carbon has reached these levels. I couldn't even drink it. I took two sips and chucked it. Hopefully they'll eventually convince me, because it's such a cute spot and so close to home, but as of now I'm still luke warm about it.

This was our first time at the new location and we loved the ambiance and open feel. We ordered a…read morepistachio latte (half sweet) and a breve cappuccino with a raspberry danish. We loved everything. On an unfortunately negative note, the barista got very annoyed with me when I asked to have our coffee poured into mugs. They huffed and puffed, did not make eye contact with me, and made sure their body language told me they were annoyed. I'll still return here, but will make sure to ask for a mug ahead of time.

The service at Starbucks is always excellent. The stars represent the item I purchased…read more I went in to try the new Cinnamon Pull-Apart. The price wasn't bad @ 3.95. I expected this to be sweet and fluffy. I ordered it warm but I think it was warmed a bit too long. It was sort of tough on the outside and barely soft on the inside and overall it lacked a bit of sweetness. I'll try it cold next time to see if the texture is different.

Coffee is always good, however the drive through line is always long-- to the street-- and they are…read morevery slow! Even when the line is one to two cars deep it is still slow.

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!

The vintage serves up traditional beignets with powder sugar, cinnamon sugar and speciality…read morebeignets with special fillings. There are sitdown options and you can order to go. We ordered to go and got rained on. Towards the front there is a seating area that we stayed in to eat our beignets! Service was great. They call you from the counter when your order is ready however if they can't see you they'll surely find you. So you don't necessarily have to come up too many times if your order is taking a little longer (beignets are made to order)