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    The flagpole

    4.9 (44 reviews)
    Closed 6:30 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Automatic coffee.
    Brandi F.

    Cute place, lousy coffee. I think their espresso machine is dirty because the coffee tastes like Starbucks before they went to their super automatic, super annoying machines. Also, any place buried in Torani syrups either makes hordes of frappechino or is trying to run a shave ice business. Neither of these things relates to a good cup of coffee, sadly. Nice people, cute building. Get your coffee elsewhere.

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    Kadisha R.

    Everytime I'm in town I come to this place for coffee. I'm in a hotel with a whole kitchen and I won't touch the hotel coffee. The quality , The customer service, The location!!! All so perfect and just a great spot to come have a coffee, relax, read a book, and enjoy the beauty if this street & place ! I found this place after moved to New Orleans and for 7 years ( not sure when they opened) I deprived myself of perfectly made coffee. Side note: I'm not a pastry person or into sweets in general but I've heard nothing but great things about their Sno balls & Pastries

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    Camly T.

    I finally got their snowballs! I got a raw pineapple snowball with condensed milk and it was AMAZING! I usually never finish my snowballs because they can be too sweet, but the raw pineapple juice( or concentrate or whatever they use) was perfect and I finished it so fast. Adding condensed milk is the perfect touch. The snowball is going to be way more expensive then your typical snowball you can get around the city, but the quality is there to justify it.

    Jon L.

    Just wanted to say this place is awesome!! From coffee, fresh juices, and sno cones- it's was all very very good! Do yourself a favor and stop by!!!

    Incredible sno-balls here.  Natural strawberry is amazing and highly recommended.  Support local businesses !
    Christopher S.

    Great neighborhood spot at N.Galvez & Esplanade - the natural strawberry sno-ball is perfection. Support local businesses !

    Amazing tasting Iced coffee
    Darla N.

    Amazing Sicilian Granita frozen coffee. The ice is so smooth and a strong but sweet tasting coffee.

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    Jessica K.

    Just stopped by this little coffee shop. It's a window walk up and the owners are very nice. Coffee was hot and delicious. They also have croissants and bagels available. Added bonus, they have puppichinos!

    Mmmmm tigers blood snowball
    Eve B.

    Located along historic Esplanade Ave, The Flagpole Nola is not only the CUTEST little snowball stand this side of Esplanade, it is also the BEST with its awesome array of "all natural" snowballs made with raw juices for a healthy snowball alternative. Don't worry, if you're not into that "healthy" option, they have all the traditional flavors like tigers blood, wedding cake, strawberry, and even condensed milk to add. Andres there is super friendly and helpful if you can't decide on a flavor (like me ). I went to Flagpole Nola twice in one day! First I had the oh so tasty Raw Mango juice mmmmmm and then I went back a few hours later for an amazing tigers blood snowball. 10/10 highly recommend you stop by! They have outdoor seating and a lovely location to chill and enjoy a refreshing tasty treat!

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    Ziggy B.

    Great Coffee both times I've stopped! Friendly service and the muffin was delicious. If you get the specialty coffee you will be very happy!

    Fresh strawberry snowball

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    1 year ago

    Flagpole is a super friendly, great coffee and pastries. Cool neighborhood spot, highly recommend!

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    4 years ago

    Great Lattes, stayed within walking distance for JazzFest and walked over in the mornings for coffee.

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    5 years ago

    Lovely cafe with excellent service and great juices and coffee. Will definitely be going back!

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    4 years ago

    The ice latte and tiger blood are so good! The serving is amazing as well! I totally recommend this place!

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    5 years ago

    We drove by this cute little coffee shop on a triangle block. So glad we went back! The Cuban coffee was AMAZING!

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    4 years ago

    Really cool place. Great coffee. Really want to try one of the snowballs. Love speaking Spanish with the owner Andres. Highly recommend.

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    Yvette T.

    Thanks Robert! We are happy to be serving you and the community.

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    6 years ago

    Great coffee, great price, super friendly! They've got hand sanitizer & pup treats as well! Glad to have them in the neighborhood

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    5 years ago

    Support small businesses! I drive 15 minutes for this coffee owner and staff if friendly.,

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    5 years ago

    Their espresso is A+ and the service is always super-friendly. I'm so glad this spot popped up in the neighborhood!

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    The Cortadito (coffee) was amazing and super friendly service. Excellent all around. Highly recommend!

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