Best Early-Morning Coffee Shops in New Orleans

Marigny, New Orleans

Modern Marigny coffeehouse in a historic cottage serving quality espresso drinks alongside live jazz and global eats.

Lower Garden District, New Orleans

Modern Lower Garden District café featuring brewed-to-order iced coffees with multiple single origins alongside quality espresso drinks and house-baked goods.

East Riverside, New Orleans

Specialty coffee in a converted Magazine Street house with front and back patios, drawing crowds for quality espresso and seasonal drinks.

Tremé / Lafitte, New Orleans

Locally-sourced coffee in historic Tremé, known for dialed-in drip that rivals espresso and a welcoming neighborhood vibe.

Central Business District, New Orleans

Specialty coffee served in a converted historic theater with house-made pastries and a welcoming neighborhood vibe.

East Riverside, New Orleans

Small-batch roastery in a Quonset hut where you can watch the full roasting operation from your seat while enjoying their espresso.

Algiers, New Orleans

House-roasted beans from Algiers Point featuring in-house roasting operations, pastries, and light fare in a bright community space.

Marigny, New Orleans

Community-focused Marigny café serving locally roasted beans with espresso and cold brew, plus dinner service and regular food pop-ups.

Central Business District, New Orleans

House-roasted specialty coffee from direct relationships with farms like Finca La Bolsa in Huehuetenango, plus local pastries.

Freret, New Orleans

Third-wave café with in-house roasting operation serving pour over and espresso across three New Orleans locations.