Where to get coffee on Magazine Street
Need a morning boost or an afternoon pick-me-up? These coffee shops on Magazine Street serve up amazing coffees, from a basic cup to an indulgent frozen caffeinated concoction. You can even learn to roast your own coffee or pick up locally-roasted beans to take home. Here’s where to grab a coffee (and a pastry) and linger a while on Magazine Street.
CR Coffee – The coffee here is locally-roasted Coast Roast. Not only does CR Coffee serve excellent coffee, you can enjoy creative drinks like the Swamp Monster Iced Latte, flavored with pandan. The outdoor seating area is a perfectly cozy perch to watch the action on Magazine Street.
Trumpet and Drum Coffee House – Elegant and inspiring, Magazine Street’s newest coffee shop is a spacious gathering spot where you can enjoy smooth coffee and creative drinks like a PB&J latte, blackberry cream cold brew and blueberry matcha. Baked goods come from Bellegarde.
French Truck Coffee – French Truck is recognizable by its bright yellow and blue color scheme. The local company roasts their own coffee and has multiple locations around the city. Magazine Street has two bright and cheery locations, at 1200 and 2917.
Undergrowth Coffee – This sustainably-minded coffee shop embraces their underdog status while enjoying a loyal following. Undergrowth serves single-origin roasts from the likes of Ethiopia, Indonesia, and Nicaragua plus creative espresso and matcha drinks. The food is good too, with a menu that includes burritos, sweet potato hummus, and a whipped honey goat and cheddar grilled cheese.
The Vintage – Vintage decor makes this stylish but cozy spot a great choice for a morning coffee and an order of indulgent beignets. Linger a while and you can grab a bite for lunch too, or come back later in the day for happy hour or evening cocktails.
Current Crop Roasting Shop – Current Crop is just the place for a serious coffee enthusiast. Whether you’ve been hard-core for years or just a novice, you can get everything you need to roast your own coffee at home. Regular classes cover cupping and roasting, and you can get all your supplies, from fresh beans to roasting and brewing equipment.
Lower Coast Coffee – Located inside NOLA Boards, Lower Coast focuses on sustainable growers, unique specialty coffees, and – most importantly – building community. Parents can bring the kids by on Saturday mornings to enjoy a coffee while the kids enjoy story time.
Ruby Slipper Cafe – Sure, Ruby Slipper serves up an amazing brunch spread, but you can stop in any time to enjoy a cup of French Truck coffee. You can also take it up a notch with a creamy vanilla spiced latte or a boozy iced coffee.
PJ’s Coffee – This homegrown chain has been brewing up consistently reliable coffee for decades, from cold brew and drip coffee to tasty frozen granitas.
Mojo – Sip all the caffeinated standards at this cool spot in the LGD.
District Donuts & Brew – Want something sweet with your morning or afternoon coffee? District Donuts has what you need, from trad glazed to over-the-top specialty flavors.
Riverboat – Riverboat is the place for cold brew and Nitro coffee, along with straightforward, well-made drip.
Piety and Desire – While this spot is a bean-to-bar chocolate shop, you can sip a delicious espresso while enjoying your chocolatey goodness in a cool, vintage setting.
Sucré – Known for their gelato and macarons, Sucré is a sweet spot to enjoy a coffee and dessert.
