Best Coffee Shops and Cafes in Lake Pontchartrain

"Café Amelie is one of the cutest places where I ate in New Orleans. It is a courtyard restaurant, so instead of watching a picture frame on a brick wall indoors while you wait at most restaurants, you can watch a fountain spurt water in the midst of flowery trees and plants while waiting on ornate stone and wood benches at this café, illuminated at night by overhead yellow string lightbulbs. Most famous for their shrimp and grits (shown above), this restaurant offers New Orleans seafood and classic southern food."

"This French Quarter restaurant has been around for ages and it’s the gorgeous courtyard and good food that keep people coming back. If you’re after a drink and a good meal in a classic Nola setting, Café Amelie is your jam."

"My friend considers the pork chops the best food she had in NOLA so far. Everything we had was delicious and the drinks tasty."

"Though it's sometimes thought of as "that other beignet place," Cafe Beignet, with two French Quarter locations, actually offers an excellent menu of breakfast items, sandwiches, and New Orleans specialties like gumbo and jambalaya. And the beignets aren't bad, either!. Everything on the menu is usually under $10, and though the line to order at the counter can be long, it moves very quickly and is worth the wait.​"

"Cafe Beignet has been doing beignets proud since 1990, taking the Cafe du Monde model and ramping it way up. They do three beignets to a serving and chicory coffee extremely well, but that's only the beginning. At any of their three locations in the French Quarter, you'll find omelettes, waffles, po'boys, jambalaya, gumbo and a full cocktail menu, often accompanied by live jazz from afternoon until closing."

"When in New Orleans, Alton Brown wakes up and strolls over to Cafe Beignet on Royal Street for — you guessed it — the namesake beignets. The chefs here prepare a perfect rendition of New Orleans’ take on a doughnut. The dough is made fresh daily, then allowed a longer-than-standard rise time of three hours, which is the key to its light and airy texture."

"(Don’t worry you’ll be going to Cafe du Monde during your 3 days in New Orleans too!) Stand in line at Cafe Beignet and order your powdered sugary french donut goodness with a coffee. The local choice is always getting a cafe au lait, but we both prefer our coffee black."

"BUT, I’m glad you made it to Sucre and Cafe du Monde, because those really are awesome!! josypheen April 19, 2018 at 4:49 am - Reply"

"Make any special occasion sweeter and sophisticated with Sucré New Orleans gourmet cakes, chocolates, and macarons!. Stop by Salon Restaurant for breakfast or lunch to try out their flavorful and varied tea service. Or you can enjoy a wide selection of sweet and savory food, from chicken waffles and mac ‘n’ cheese to chocolates, macaroons, and eclairs."

"622 Conti St., second floor, (504) 267-7098; www.restaurantsalon.com. Chicken poutine features fried chicken over french fries with a fried egg, Gruyere cheese, salsa and veloute. Reservations accepted."

"Tucked into the Bywater neighbourhood of New Orleans, Booty’s Street Food is owned by a travel journalist and serves street food from around the world. The brunch menu changes seasonally, but features traditional breakfast items ranging from Belgian waffles to Japanese ramen. In addition to the constantly-changing menu, Booty’s also has rotating art exhibitions in the restaurant bathrooms."

"Booty’s, brainchild of owners Kevin Farrell and Nick Vivion, made its debut in the burgeoning Bywater neighborhood in 2012, serving craft cocktails...Read More"

"Boasting multiple locations around the city, Satsuma Café is focused on serving healthy, wholesome fare prepared from locally sourced ingredients and artisanal produce. The café is open daily for breakfast and lunch and offers a selection of daily specials, freshly squeezed juices, and fantastic coffee. Breakfast dishes include bacon, egg, and cheese sandwiches, bagels and lox, avocado toast, Mexican and Satsuma breakfast plates, homemade granola and yogurt, and a vegan curry scramble."

"First opened in 2009, the owners of Satsuma strive to serve healthy, local, organic food to their community. The menu eschews additives, preservatives and high fructose corn syrup in favour of fresh, whole foods. First opened in the Bywater neighbourhood, Satsuma now also has a location in Uptown New Orleans."

"The Two Chicks Café is a quaint, colorful café and favorite breakfast spot with a varied breakfast and brunch menu – you’ll find a range of gourmet sandwiches, along with fresh fruit juices and healthy smoothies. Diners can enjoy a variety of omelets with delicious fillings like andouille sausage, bacon and cheese, crab meat and shrimps, and turkey along with sweet and savory crepes, French toast, buttermilk pancakes, crab cakes Benedict, and chia pudding. Sides range from grits and roasted potatoes, home fries, bacon, sausage, and ham, and healthy options like yogurt."

"The quintessential museum of Louisiana, the permanent collection includes nearly 40,000 world-class works of regional, national and international art, such as Picasso, Braque, Dufy and Miró, and drawings by Degas, who worked just blocks from the museum when he visited maternal relatives in the early 1870s. Lectures, book clubs, film presentations, art classes and musical performances are all presented with aplomb – and you can even take yoga classes in the sublimely beautiful Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden, where works of the 20th century's master sculptors reside in a sub-tropical sanctuary. 1 Collins C Diboll Circle, noma.org."

"New Orleans Museum of Art, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, (504) 482-1264; www.cafenoma.com. An Americana grain bowl includes chicken breast over wild rice, sweet potatoes, cranberries and baby spinach with warm bacon vinaigrette."

"The place, in a former K & B drug store, is pretty in a 1990s sort of way with design wows like bright, multi-colored, Chihuly-esque blown glass chandeliers and bi-level white tablecloth dining (the top level is reserved for private parties). The sushi menu melds traditional Japanese dishes and New Orleans ingredients (see jazz roll, Uptown roll, and New Orleans roll on the menu) along with bento box lunch specials and a full bar including an extensive sake list and specialty cocktails. Happy hour happens daily from 3 p.m."

"Clearview Parkway, Suite A, Harahan, (504) 733-8879; Independence Mall, 4201 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Suite A4, Metairie, (504) 779-7253; www.sakecafela.com. A Clearview Roll features snow crab, avocado, crawfish, cream cheese, tempura-fried shrimp, smelt roe and eel sauce. Reservations accepted."

"A good meal was ruined by four obnoxious children running and stomping across the upper level and around the entire restaurant while two mothers sat drin..."

"Jewel of the South was one of the best restaurants and bars to debut in 2019, from Chris Hannah, the James Beard Award-winning former bartender at Arnaud’s French 75 and partner Nick Detrich. On the quieter, more accessible outskirts of the Quarter, the 19th century Creole cottage housing this beautiful cocktail bar and restaurant feels refreshingly made for locals. There’s an enchanting courtyard out back, and during the pandemic Jewel of the South expanded seating into an adjacent parking lot, since dressed up."

"Jewel of the South, a historic Creole cottage on the edge of the French Quarter, debuts a new restaurant and lounge located above the restaurant. Take your date to The Grove – an intimate cocktail lounge with booze-friendly bites on the ground floor. The new digs are open now for the public to enjoy."

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"Byblos is a Greek style restaurant that stands with their largest section of lamb dishes in New Orleans that includes items from chops to kabobs. Their fresh, house-made hummus, shawarma and seafood dishes are also must try’s. MoreCallReserveStart Your ReservationWebsite"

"Located on the edge of the French Quarter, in the Marigny neighbourhood, Frenchmen Street is a popular destination for live music and entertainment to enjoy. Here, you’ll find everything from; jazz, rock, blues, Latin, funk, zydeco, brass bands, and even EDM can be found here. Plus, you’ll easily find plenty of bars, clubs, and restaurants to spend a weekend at."

"This private and cozy private room is perfect for solo travelers, couples, or digital nomads visiting New Orleans. It’s modern throughout, and offers wifi, a workspace, and free on-site parking. Staying here puts you 15 minutes from the French Quarter and right in the middle of the neighborhood’s coolest cafes and eateries."

"Instead, head to the live music clubs on Frenchmen Street. It’s actually close enough to Bourbon Street to walk. And, while Frenchmen Street goes for several blocks, between Decatur and Chartres Streets there’s enough music, food, and drink to have you booking your next trip to New Orleans!"