National days that honor different foods and beverages are
an easy way to enjoy some of your favorite things and have some fun doing it.
Coffee is a staple of so many people's lives, and September 29 gives you a
chance to savor some joe with your friends. There are many businesses doing
promotions, so it helps to check your local coffee shop's social media
platforms, but here is a short list of some of the favorite coffee shops around
New Orleans.
Avenue
Cafe
Conveniently located along the streetcar line, Avenue Cafe is quick to get to and
just a short walk from tons of other good restaurants. Their coffee drinks
range from traditional drip coffee to Japanese-styled iced coffee. But Avenue
Cafe's coffee is not their only shining point, and their food pairs nicely with
any coffee style you get. All their drinks can be customized to your liking,
but the New Orleans-style iced coffee always leaves a good first impression. 1907
St. Charles Ave., (504) 301-2097, avenuecafenola.com
The Rook Cafe
The Rook
Cafe is a completely different kind of coffee shop than the ones that
people typically go to. The Rook combines coffee shop with geek culture to
create a welcoming atmosphere for Star Trek and latte-lovers alike. While they
are only open for to-go orders now, Rook Cafe was also previously famous among
college students for the selection of board games to enjoy during a study
break. Their drip coffee is fantastic, for coffee-drinkers who are into great
vibes without all the extra fuss. 4516 Freret St., facebook.com/TheRookCafe
Rue De La
Course
Another favorite among college students is Rue De La Course, located on Oak
street. The coffee shop is housed in a historic bank building allowing for
multi-leveled seating and even a nice outdoor patio. Although they are currently
only doing takeout orders, Rue De La Course offers not only coffees and teas,
but specialty bagel sandwiches that will make you want to indulge. Their cappuccino
and signature café au lait are great to enjoy outside in the winter or indoors and
away from the summer heat. 1140 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 861-4343, ruedelacourse.com
Coffee
Bliss
A black-owned business, Coffee
Bliss is a paradise for coffee-drinkers. Although it hasn't been open for
very long, they've made an impact on the community with their delicious coffee and
heavenly foods. They also hold events for local shops to feature their
creations in their shop at no charge and no commission for Coffee Bliss. Their
specialty drinks are nothing short of creative, featuring Spicy Maya Mochas and
their new Black and Gold Latte. Their "live with passion" motto can be found in
everything that they make. 1683 N. Broad Ave., (504) 582-9498, facebook.com/Coffee-Bliss
French
Truck Coffee
Last but certainly not least, French Truck Coffee is one of the
most popular coffee brands that New Orleans can claim. There are several
different locations around New Orleans and Metairie, but we'll focus on the one
on Dryades. Not only does French Truck have fantastic coffees in store, but
their bagged coffee that you can brew at home is also to die for. Their
Halloween special blend aptly named Rougarou celebrates a legend while bringing
a legendary taste. For takeout orders, you can't go wrong with their Iced Oji,
a 12-hour Japanese cold brew that has a strong taste while remaining smooth. 4536
Dryades St., (504) 702-1900, frenchtruckcoffee.com
