The 10 Best Big Easy Cafés
In New Orleans, the café is a lifestyle. A place that invites you to grab a little drink and stay awhile, reading a book or chatting with friends.
We like to take things slow over here, and that's what the café life is all about. Check out and relax with a cup of coffee at these 10 local cafés.
1. The Vintage NOLA
3121 Magazine St., (504) 608-1008
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The Vintage's name says it all. Their diner atmosphere and timeless comfort food dish up all the goodness to satisfy your cravings. Best known for their pillowy beignets, The Vintage is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekdays and from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. on weekends. They also offer a curbside pickup option.
2. Bearcat Café
Multiple Locations
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Bearcat Café serves up the brunch of your dreams. And with a variety of vegan, vegetarian, and gluten free options, Bearcat makes sure that everyone, regardless of dietary needs, can dig in. Their menu is divided into "Good Cat" and "Bad Cat" sections for lighter and heavier fare, respectively. We don't know about you, but being a bad cat is sounding pretty good.
3. Caffe! Caffe!
Multiple Locations
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Caffe! Caffe! is a neighborhood spot that ticks all the boxes: quick and convenient for those on-the-go and warm and inviting for those looking to sit and stay awhile. Caffe! Caffe!'s menu also meets all your needs. Whether you're wanting coffee, breakfast, lunch, dinner, or dessert, Caffe! Caffe! has a delicious and convenient option for you. Online ordering is available.
4. Who Dat Café
2401 Burgundy St., (504) 872-0360
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Nestled among the houses on the corner of Burgundy Street, Who Dat Café is truly a neighborhood gem. Walk from your house if you live nearby or take the trip. It's worth the drive! The café offers breakfast, lunch, and, of course, coffee! Their summer hours are 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday through Monday.
5. Café du Monde
Multiple Locations
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Café du Monde's original location in the French Market was established in 1862. While the brand has extended, this original building still stands in the heart of the French Quarter and serves its famous coffee and beignets. On any given day, you'll find this iconic spot packed with people, and there's a reason why. For a taste of classic New Orleans, visit Café du Monde. You're sure to be coming back.
6. Café EnVie
1241 Decatur St., (504) 524-3689
cafeenvie.com
Café EnVie is as central as it gets. Located on Decatur Street across from the French Market, the café's location is well-situated for locals and tourists alike. Café EnVie is primarily an espresso bar but also serves breakfast and lunch. Grab your morning cup or stop in after a stroll through the French Market. Café EnVie is open from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and from 7 a.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday.
7. Morning Call
5101 Canal Blvd., Ste. A, (504) 459-2086
morningcallcoffeestandnola.com
Founded in 1870, Morning Call has its roots in New Orleans' French heritage. They brew their coffee using the French drip method that has been in practice since 1870. Their beignets, too, are hand-made according to their traditional and well-loved recipe. Morning Call is open from 7 a.m. to midnight daily.
8. New Orleans Vampire Café
801 Royal St., (504) 581-0801
nolavampirecafe.com
It's no secret that New Orleans has a spooky side. So if you see someone walking around drinking from a blood bag, nobody bats an eye. It's just a cocktail. Right? Blood bag cocktails are Vampire Café's signature, and they also serve a mouth-watering menu to sink your fangs into. Vampire Café is open from 9 a.m. to midnight daily.
9. Z'otz
8210 Oak St. #2042, (504) 861-2224
zotzcafe.com
Z'otz is a unique coffee shop with a hint of Voodoo flair. The shop's location on Oak Street is perfectly situated Uptown close to other local businesses and the hustle and bustle of the city. Enjoy delicious coffee in this spooky, eclectic atmosphere. Z'otz is open from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily.
10. Ruby Slipper
Multiple Locations
rubybrunch.com
Ruby Slipper serves over 40,000 biscuits a week. If that's not an indication of how good their brunch is, you may just have to find out for yourself. With multiple locations across New Orleans, Ruby Slipper is serving up brunch whenever and wherever you need it. The café has all the classic breakfast staples you know and love, as well as unique options such as the Chicken St. Charles and Bananas Foster French Toast.
NOLA Loves Cafés
For your next brunch with friends or study session, check out one of these cafés! There's something for everyone. The beignet lover, the vampire enthusiast, the coffee connoisseur. Wherever you get your next cup of coffee or perfectly fluffy beignets, let it be one of these New Orleans favorites!
