So Friday Night we went here for dinner. 5 of us. Figured we would get the lobster special that starts at 5:00 pm. We arrived at 6:00 pm. There were 16-20 people in the restaurant including us. We told the waitress we wanted 5 of the lobster specials. She had to go check if they still had any. Huh? This just started at 5 and the place is empty. She comes back and says they only have two available. WTF? Typical bait and switch. Oh and the best part, a table seated after we were brought the "last two lobsters " ordered and received what? Lobster. Never going back to Abita Roasting again. read more

Abita Roasting Co. Covington - A bait and switch promotion. See my review. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Covington, Louisiana

Tina is our cordial, informative server. 5 of us sailors visiting this area for a reunion decided on dining here. I ordered Santa Fe eggrolls which were hot, and very tasty. 1 shipmate ordered a Cuban, another ordered biscuits and gravy, another ordered a shrimp poppy and another ordered breakfast plate with pancake, fried eggs, and hashbrowns. All were very pleased. I and another ordered a cup of tomato soup. It was the best I ever had. I would eat here again. read more

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My group had already sat down and ordered The young lady came right away and gave me a menu and placed my order She immediately brought me coffee I was quite impressed with the quick response Because of her efficiency when everybody received their food, my meal came shortly after theirs so I was able to eat and enjoy with my group and not have to wait too long I had the scrambled eggs, one pancake grits, 2 bacon and a biscuit I was so hungry cause I did not have my breakfast that day and this was lunchtime around 1 PM so I ate everything It was your typical breakfast lunch diner as neat and as clean as possible with a full crowd, but what I appreciated was the immediate response I enjoyed my day read more

Stopped off at Abita Roasting Co. in Covington with my wife today for lunch and enjoyed the experience. Abita Roasting Co. is near downtown and boasts a neat, contemporary venue that is both tasteful and comfortable. Table service is friendly and efficient, and the menu features great choices for breakfast (omelets, biscuits, smoothies, etc.), brunch favorites (burgers, specialty sandwiches, signature salads, fried seafood), and a wide selection of dessert items (sweet rolls, cookies, brownies, etc.). We both had the rosemary chicken salad and it was especially good. Portions are generous and prices are competitive. Abita Roasting is highly recommended. read more

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Another roaster I visited on my little coffee tour from MS to LA. This one is bigger than the other roasters I visited, and it's full with customers enjoying their lunch. I got myself a bag of Ethiopian coffee to take back to CT. At home I enjoyed the brew it gave me, glad I visited and got myself 1lb to delight in. The location has a nice outside area, and inside there is plenty of room. It's busy, so have some patience with the workers. read more

Food is ok. Nothing has ever really wowed me except for their fries. Wraps definitely need work. I do like the ambiance of the patio and I think it's a nice location, although kind of hidden from the masses, so you kind of need to know where it's located. I do think they could step it up a bit. read more

The absolute best shrimp and grits I have ever had, wow!! Service and ambiance was so great! read more

Abita Roasting Co. Covington - Shrimp and Grits, so good! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Covington, Louisiana

This little place is a gem. The service was great, and the food was absolutely delicious. I loved the red vinaigrette on my Grandma's salad, so yummy! I had the Cali panini, and it did not disappoint. We arrived around 11:30, right before the lunch rush, and the timing was perfect. The atmosphere is cozy and inviting, and the neighborhood is quiet and charming. Bonus points because we were visiting someone at the hospital, and this spot wasn't too far from it. I'd definitely go back! read more

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Kelsey and Tuesday have been amazing every single time we are there. At this point I think we have become regulars and they make us feel like family at this point. Pretty much keep coming back for them over and over again Only reason 4/5 stars if due to the high chairs available. We have a 10 month old baby and a high chair without working straps is unacceptable. It's so dangerous and just overall a huge hazard. Wish they would also be a bit taller so the kiddos can actually see the table of what they are trying to eat read more

Great place for breakfast, lunch, or dinner!! Staff is always nice & the waiter staff are helpful & nice. It is nice & clean both inside & out. They have nightly specials. Hamburger night All you can it Wings on Wednesday! All you can eat catfish on Thursday !! Give them a try!! read more

This is just about the food I ordered for Thanksgiving catering, because usually the food at the restaurant is good. I ordered brussels sprouts, a pumpkin caramel pie, and 2 dishes of blackberry cobbler. The amount of sprouts I got for $30 was crazy small. The cobbler was bad, the dough tasted like it was frozen and then cooked again, and the filling was a combination of mostly blackberry pie filling with a few blackberries. Just a goopy flavorless mess. The only good thing was the pumpkin caramel pie, but even that I can't justify for the high price of it (I think it was $35 or $40). I spent about $150 in total for everything. I ordered the thanksgiving catering because I usually really like their food and I wanted to save time, so I was ok with paying more money for good food. But this food was just bad. Skip the catering. read more

I just have to say how rude the cashier ANDREW was to me , he was scratching his head , I asked for extra icing which I was willing to pay for and he said it would have been too much trouble going to the back to get it , does he not know without customers he wouldn't have a nice job I asked for to go silverware and he slid it across to me how rude needless to say I didn't leave him a tip , TIPS mean to insure proper service so I hope that he will have a better attitude! read more

Went there for brunch. Delicious. Food was extremely well prepared. Definitely will revisit soon

I cannot remember our servers name but she was absolutely amazing! We sat outside and it was so nice. The art work you could see, the band playing in the background, the fans outside. Just perfect. I didn't eat much but the others at my table did. I did get the boudin egg rolls and a slice of crawfish cornbread. So yummy. read more

The coffee is delicious and they have many options... we just went for a regular black coffee and it was perfect. We ordered the bbq shrimp and grits, they were cheesy and came with pieces of bacon. It was one of the most delicious grits dishes that we've ever had. We also had the firecracker burger with 5-cheese mac and cheese on the side... we said we were not going to eat it all but it was sooooo good that we did. The bread was extremely delicious. The atmosphere was relaxed and quiet but we were also the only ones on a Wednesday at 3pm. Something that we noticed is that the place is a bit dusty. They have a lot of art (canvas) that could be dusted. read more

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I've enjoyed going to this cafe daily for many years to get my favorite cup of coffee. That has all changed. I went in this past weekend to realize that my cup of coffee went from just about $5 per cup to just about $7 per cup. I can see a pound of coffee increasing by $2, but not one cup. Abita Roasting Company just lost a good customer. read more

Delicious breakfasts (the sweet cream pancakes are some of the best in the area) and freshly roasted coffee make this one of our favorite breakfast places on the Northshore! read more

Covington is a quaint little town with a lot of Louisiana charm. This restaurant serves amazing grubs with a relaxed ambiance appeal. Well worth the trip and stay... Remember to support your local grubberies so we both don't starv read more

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awful awful management your wait staff is not condusive for repeat customers a party of 5 went here for late lunch Saturday May 31 2025about 2 pm; service was horrible. Took At least 45 minutes for food to be served hamburger was horrible food was cold. when we commented food is cold waitress responded how Else is it supposed to be. Condiments on table looked like were very old. waitress never can back to check after food was delivered we waited about 20 minutes after everyone finished for waitress finally check on how we were doing, we asked for check which took about another 15 minutes i asked for a to go cup for my tea and again was treated very disrespectful and i Felt as i was asking for something Out of the ordinary or unheard of we dined outside so we were thinking maybe very busy inside; when I went to restroom not a soul was dining inside. We commented to waitress that seems like she is having a bad day she said she was having good day When waitress delivered check she seemed had all the time in the world to talk to us and very friendly; we all thought she was working to get a good tip I normally tip at least 25%; for this experience I tipped 18% which I thought was extremely generous for this experience Awful awful read more

Food is always good but this last visit the waitress was overwhelmed and could not handle keeping up with her tables. Besides the long wait for kitchen to have breakfast completed and brought to our table the waitress also didn't routinely return to Che k on refills and etc. read more

Love their cat head biscuits and hot lattes. Great outdoor and indoor seating. Lots of choices of coffee drinks hot and cold. Few cold and hot sandwiches and breakfast options. read more

Nice atmosphere! I enjoy this location. The restaurant was clean and very well staffed. Service was excellent. I had a hot caramel macchiato (Starbucks style) and it was one of the best coffees I've had in a long time. read more

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The catfish was undercooked, the pasta was not what we expected. Of course, that is my "opinion". However, our tea had a fly in it. Horrible first experience!!!! read more

I'll definitely be back. Had the Philly panini and it was exceptional. The peppers and onions and the whole thing just tasted so fresh. Waitress was friendly and easy going. I didn't get a coffee since I had two already by noon. But, the coffee looked good and I'll be back next time to try it! read more

We came to Abita Roasting a couple times this week. Once was for breakfast and once for lunch. Loved the atmosphere, it was always friendly and welcoming. Service was on point every time. Food was delicious. Bourbon chicken and shrimp were my favorite, so juicy, with delicious rice and sauce. Coffee was yummy and you can buy coffee beans to bring home. I recommend this place. read more

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Even on a busy football Saturday, service was great and the sandwiches are top notch!!

Food was amazing , we started off the French toast dippers as an appetizer. Our entrees were chicken & waffles / shrimp & grits. Food was seasoned well everything was amazing. The service was okay we did wait but it was busy. The ambiance was cool. Will definitely try again and again lol read more

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First time trying this place and it was delicious! We had a bit of a wait for a table of 8 on a Saturday which wasn't a surprise! Service was really great and quick. Food was amazing but all of our coffee lovers were blown away by their coffee orders! read more

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Ya, thanks but no. Food came out burnt and the server knew it. She even went we sent it back saying "she knew that's not how they normally severed it". I would rather wait for the food I order than to be servers BURNT and sub par food. read more

Been here a couple of times and have always had good food and kind servers. Most recently we split the bayou chicken. Decent sized breast with lots of toppings. We got it with the mac & cheese and the onion rings. I'm not a huge fan of onion rings but these were nice and thin with a light breading and I really enjoyed them. While we were there noticed they have a bottomless bloody bar on the weekends and saw a few items on the breakfast menu I definitely want to try out. Will definitely be back to try that out. read more

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Had the pleasure of stopping by this restaurant/coffee shop while in town due to the rave reviews and it actually held up to the hype. The food was very good and the strawberry mimosa was delicious. Their was quite not of a wait time upon entry they were busy for a holiday but it was less than 15 mins. Can't wait to come back and try other items on the menu. read more

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Checked out this cozy coffee company today. Love the atmosphere and the employees. I highly recommend coming here. I forgot to take a picture of my blackened fish but OMG. It was deli-shish. read more

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Ive always eaten at the other one in Madisonville. Thanks to Chris' eggcellent service, we will be making this one our eatery of choice! read more

Abita Roasting Co. Covington - This is Chris in the middle, ask for him! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Covington, Louisiana

Solid food. Great selection. Breakfast. Sandwiches. Bakery selection. Nice outdoor area. Like to visit when on north shore

It didn't start out well, to say the greater was rude was an understatement! No eye contact, no smile, no real greeting other then "are you eating inside or out?" If my wife hadn't just had surgery and made this place her first choice I would have spoken to the manager and left. So next our server Amelia, WOW what a difference! After she met us with a huge genuine smile That made me happy to stay. Important lesson to restaurants, first impressions matter!!! So on to the food and drink, the coffee is just the best in town. The cinnamon toast was amazing! Not too sweet just perfect. I didn't even need syrup. The carrot soufflé was an amazing surprise that I tried for the first time today. It's like a sweet potato pie, just not as sweet. This would have been a 5 star, but I almost walked out the first minute I walked in, so maybe next time. Yes, I will be back, Amelia's smile and attention to us both made that possible. read more

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Beignets! Powdered sugar vanilla beignets! Paired perfectly with the Vanilla Bean Iced Coffee. Enjoyed them in the coffee area, then got a chocolate chip cookie to go. read more

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My favorite location is by far the one on 1085. I live closer to the one in downtown covington but honestly im not a fan of the way they make coffee. Favorite employees are Ashlie and Rebecca, always friendly and professional service, wonderful coffee, and my favorite ambiance for a nice coffee break at any point of the day. ​ read more

Tasty food - a great place to catch up w a longtime friend. We sat on the porch and enjoyed the river! Attentive wait staff.

I love this location. It's close to my work so it's more familiar and the staff is always sweet and helpful. Foods pretty good too;) I lovethe chicken salad with pecans, the beast mode tea, they make it less sweet for me, same with the new (slushy lemonades) or use less product and of course BREAKFAST is great! read more

5 stars all around from service to host and food. Surprised it took me so long to visit, but it definitely was everything I could imagine and more. Visited on a Sunday afternoon around 3, perfect time to go and wasn't crowded at all. Party of 6, seated right away. Breakfast/Brunch is served all day. So opted in for the Acadian Benedict. Shrimp and fish were fired to perfection and the egg was runny. read more

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