Best Coffee Shops and Cafes in Storyville

"This historic hideaway, named of Monaco’s first American princess, this totally romantic wedding venue in the French Quarter will steal your heart away; it’s just a sheer spacious 150-year-old courtyard featuring fountains, and lush landscaping with romantic French doors to carry you into your wedded live together forever – unforgettable memories!"

"Settle down in this 150-year-old courtyard with lush landscaping for a relaxing bite and a glass of wine (or three). The historic space boasts a romantic ambiance that not even a child in tow can completely ruin. (If the weather isn’t cooperating, the Carriage House offers a rustic alternative.)."

"Slightly toward the pricey side, Cafe Amelie serves up classic New Orleans cuisine in a romantic, elegant atmosphere. The food is said to be wonderful, as is the simple experience of eating in their courtyard on a pretty day."

"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."

"Café Beignet has the advantage of having an adorable storefront as well as photogenic food. Get a table by the doors for the best lighting to get the perfect beignet photo, and then head outside to grab a photo of the front. Like Café du Monde, Café Beignet also is very popular, so you’ll like have crowds to deal with."

"Carmo specializes in tropical cuisine, featuring dishes from Southeast Asia, West Africa, the Caribbean, and more. They have plenty of vegan and veggie options including the Vegan Ceviche, almost all of the salads, Banquette Breads which can be made with vegan cheese, sausages, and a Kahlua Chocolate Pecan Cake. You won’t want to leave without having one of their cocktails, too!"

"This tropical cafe serves up some pretty strong, sustainable vibes along with a lot of heart and soul. While you can technically order meat here, their menu is largely vegan. Expect lots of tropical dishes with roots in the Caribbean and Latin America, which is a unique spin on traditional vegan restaurants in New Orleans."

"This worldly café serves cuisine from Southeast Asia, West Africa, the Caribbean, and South America. Vegan delights include the Broken Noodle Salad and the Caribbean Banana Cake."

"This is also where you can have a famous Café du Monde beignet covered in powdered sugar, have your tarot cards read at Hex, get a taste of voodoo culture at Voodoo Authentica, and shop for jewelry, clothing, and antiques all throughout the neighborhood. The Pharmacy Museum has quite an interesting tour – don’t let the name fool you!. It’s all about old school remedies and how they evolved through history, with a local twist."

"Cafe du Monde and their famous beignets are just a few steps away, on the same side as the river. Whether you’ve got a 3 day trip to New Orleans planned or are just making a quick visit, you don’t want to miss out on the sweet doughy goodness of this signature New Orleans treat!"

"Bittersweet Confections is a chocoholics dream, with owner and local chocolatier Cheryl Scripter steering the ship. The signature Bittersweet cake combines moist chocolate cake with creamy chocolate mousse, topping it all with dark chocolate ganache and handcrafted truffles. Vanilla, strawberry shortcake, and red velvet are a few other options."

"Well known for its chocolate confections (including a to-die-for chocolate king cake during Carnival), Bittersweet Confection also offers fresh-baked bagels, biscuits, scones, muffins, and croissants. Have a craving outside the area?. Fear not -- the bakery recently opened a second location in the food hall/community center St. Roch Market."

"At the French market you can get a small individualized King Cake complete with the toy baby for good luck!. This tiny cake was the perfect size for the 4 of us to share."

"Inspired to make from-scratch artisanal gelatos and sorbettos with an authentic Italian taste, La Divina Cade e Gelateria is an authentic Sicilian café located on the historic French Quarter. Opened in February 2007, the locally-owned gelataria, which opens everyday of the week from 8:30a.m. to 11:00p.m., crafts frozen delights with all natural, local and organic ingredients."

"If your date is into places that give off old-world vibes, Pêche Seafood Grill is the place for an exciting first date. If you take that classy lady or gent there, you’ll get to see exactly how they cook their seafood over an open fire that you can see from the dining area. The Cajun gumbo is fantastic and as close to the original as possible, the ambiance is rustic, and the entrees and the side dishes are simple yet delicious."

"Donald Link's second appearance on this list is for Pêche, which focuses on sustainably sourced fish and seafood. At Pêche, a raw bar serves oysters, gulf shrimp, salmon ceviche, and steak tartare. If you prefer something cooked, the menu includes snacks like crawfish croquettes and hushpuppies, small plates of catfish and lamb skewers, as well as heavier dishes like grilled tuna, hanger steak, and Louisiana shrimp roll."

"What Pêche serves barely counts as brunch—it’s more like lunch—but I love going there on a Sunday. It’s a seafood restaurant, and it’s the kind of relaxed place where you can go from cocktails to mimosas to just crushing bottles of Miller High Life. If you need a little hair of the dog, Pêche is the place to get it."

"There’s no sign outside Gautreau’s, just the number 1728 discreetly marking a nondescript house in a residential neighborhood. Cross the threshold to find a refined but welcoming dining room, where savvy diners,... Top ChoiceLouisianan in Uptown & Riverbend"

"1728 Soniat St., (504) 899-7397; www.gautreausrestaurant.com. Roasted duck breast is served with mole reduction, corn truffle, cipollini onions and English pea risotto. Reservations recommended."

"Less than a block away from the wild spirits of Bourbon Street, Broussard’s provides the older, classic depiction of New Orleans eating. Their patio overlooks a lush, tropical courtyard that remains as elegant as it was in the restaurant’s founding in 1920. With the newer influence of chef Neal Swidler, manager Chris Ycaza, and bartender Paul Gustings, Broussard’s is sure to remain a French Quarter staple for years to come."

"This has been an iconic restaurant opened since 1920 in New Orleans. The restaurant has maintained this family-run legacy with its amazing local Creole cuisines packed with other classic dishes inspired from diverse Persian cuisines. Over the years, Broussard’s has renovated this property to maintain an incomparable dining experience for its customers."

"Source: Photo by Flickr user robbiesaurus used under CC BY-SA 2.0. Enjoy a delectable selection of meals served in a fine dining spot or in an intimate courtyard, the place is really up to you. This Creole restaurant has charmed its guests for almost 100 years."

"This new hot spot on Magazine Street is mostly focused on souped-up, modern-day takes on junk food. Like burgers topped with foie gras butter, fried appetizers that are the love child of shrimp toasts and onion rings, and house-made Twinkies. But on a recent trip to check them out I couldn’t help but taste the crawfish etouffee dumplings."

"The fish of the day is a pan-seared fillet served with rainbow fingerling potatoes, grilled asparagus, citrus-ponzu glaze, vegetables, edible flowers and house-pickled red onion. Reservations recommended. Dinner Mon.-Sat., late-night Fri.-Sat., brunch Sat.-Sun."

"Place St. Charles, 201 St. Charles Ave., (504) 522-8198; www.stevesdiner.net. Club salad includes chicken tenders, avocado, tomatoes, egg, bacon, pepper Jack cheese and honey-bacon Dijon dressing."

"3325 St. Claude Ave., (504) 459-4571; www.pollysbywatercafe.com. Corned beef hash is topped with two eggs and served with a biscuit."