I'm a local, and I come here often. It's a nice atmosphere to work and get a bite to eat, and the staff are always friendly. It can take around 10 mins for your food to come out, but that's because they're heating it in an oven instead of in the microwave. (Tip: if you're in a hurry, they accept call ahead orders.) I *love* their quiche, it's the best in NOLA - better than La Boulangerie's. Other favorites include the smoked salmon bagel and their New Orleans iced coffee. read more

I dropped in on a slow, rainy Wednesday morning. The cafe is very nice inside and the ambiance is what you'd hope for. I ordered a large coffee and a large juice and left a 20% tip. I spent about 45 minutes catching up on work and the news. There were several other patrons, but the place was mostly empty. The reason for the mid level ranking is the customer service. As I was leaving, I asked the woman behind the desk if she would put one inch of hot coffee in my 1/3 full to go cup so it would be hot for the walk. She told me I would have to pay for a new cup of coffee. That's not the level of customer service one expects from a place that charges what they do. Silver Whistle in the Hotel Ponchartrain has much better customer service and will get my business for the rest of my time in town. read more

This place is really nice. It has all kinds of great foods and pastries. The atmosphere is awesome and the people that work here are very sweet. I'm not going all in with it because the prices are ridiculous! I mean I have NO problem paying for whatever it is. But, the issue that I do have is when I feel like I am being COMPLETELY taken advantage of. I ordered a large iced mocha. It was $7.00. Really? I was at CC's yesterday and it was $4.00 so why is this place almost double price? Now, I realize this place is not corporate like CC's but how do you expect to compete? That's almost twice as much which means, I'm not coming back. It's a bummer cuz I really do like this place. read more

Avenue Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Vegan ginger molasses cookie for only $1.50?! Yes please!! Also, they kindly brewed an iced decaf coffee just for me. They care about safety, too. Gotta show your vaccine card to sit inside. (There's outdoor tables with no vaccine requirement) read more

Feels local and comfy. It's spotless. Everything is delicious and expertly prepared. We sampled coffee drinks, fresh squeezed juice, and breakfast sandwiches. Really enjoyed it. On a nice day, you can sit outside in the breeze and watch the world go buy. Service is excellent, attentive and kind. read more

The small cafe is a gem in the neighborhood. The food is good and priced right, the staff is attentive, but most importantly, the location is very clean and tidy. Stop by if you're in the neighborhood. read more

I just love this place. It's my spot. Not only do they have outlets everywhere and fast WiFi, but they have pacific foods oat milk to put in my mighty leaf tea. It's perfection. They have tons of baked goods along with a comprehensive savory food menu. I love their câprese sandwich, but their bagels and quiches are great too. They have bottled wine and beer if you're into it. I sometimes am. Definitely make this place your spot but not too much! It's a gem and I don't want it in the spotlight :) read more

An everyday must have whenever we visit New Orleans! When in the Garden District, Avenue Cafe is the obvious choice for coffee and breakfast. We have tried their bagels, croissants, quiche, salad, coffee, and many of their tea options. They've all been delicious! read more

Avenue Cafe - Iced Vanilla Latte with Oat Milk, Hazlenut Latte, Crossaints - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Avenue cafe was always the perfect start to our 7 am NOLA adventures. Me and my mom never failed to have a delicious smoothie and some sort of sandwich every morning. I highly recommend the berry smoothie, salmon bagel sandwich and their croissant sandwich. The service is quick and the staff always had a cheery demeanor to help jump start your day. read more

I was running errands before work on a weekday and realized I was STARVING. I stopped in for a breakfast sammich and was very pleased. The space was bigger than I expected. The menu was pretty big, but I just got a bagel sandwich to go and a pastry out of the display. Both items were tasty and the iced tea was strong and not bitter. The staff was lovely and helpful and the store was really clean. I didn't think service was slow as other folks have commented but I knew I was asking for a freshly cooked item. I need to remember to stop in more often. read more

AVENUE CAFE TAKE-OUT TAKEAWAYS: 1. Very popular with hostel travelers because: a. It's inexpensive! Iced Coffee is just $2.75; a grilled cheese sandwich with a side salad and chips is $7; and it's counter service so just a buck or two for the tip jar. b. Free Wifi with a strong signal. c. It seats 30 or so inside with ample room for backpacks. 2. The large selection of pastries (I counted 30) are sourced locally from "Gracious Café" and "Shake Sugary". Brews are from "Orleans Coffee Exchange". 3. There are at least 10 sandwiches, most under $10, and fresh squeezed juices. 4. Negatives: no free refills and my particular pastry was inedibly dry. read more

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If you are looking for a nice quiet place with wifi, Avenue Café is perfect. It's small and quiet and on the beautiful St. Charles Street. You can look out and get some inspiration over a cup of coffee or tea. If you get a tad hungry you won't be disappointed with their selection of sandwiches and pastries. I highly recommend the Panini, try a turkey with swiss and roasted peppers. Check this place out tucked away next to Trolley Stop Café. Every time I visit Avenue Cafe, I feel like I'm going to just start writing a novel at any moment. read more

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Perfect neighborhood coffee shop. It has all the good makings of a coffee shop: pastries, plenty of people on laptops getting homework done, more brews of coffee than you could possibly choose from, and good music. They also have an array of bagels, salads, and sandwiches (I'd HIGHLY recommend the caprese). Hipster vibe meets occasional tourist; this is a great place to get work done, or meet someone for a mimosa. read more

This is more to do with their customer service than the quality of their food. Twice, during our week-long stay in NOLA, we stopped here; each time it was just after their opening time of 6:00 a.m., as is posted on the door. The first time, NOTHING was ready. He hadn't even started coffee. We were in a hurry so we went somewhere else. The next experience was our last morning there and we had some extra time. We stood outside at 6:10 and they weren't even open! He was there at the register, counting, and recounting the money, and counting it again (seriously?) then went to the back for something. He saw us standing out there. At 6:15, he came to the door and told us it would be another 30 MINUTES before he'd be open. Well, that blew it. We ended up going next door to the Trolley Stop and I'm kicking myself for not going there first to begin with! Look for my MUCH more favorable review on them soon. I guess if you come by for lunch, there's a good chance they'll be open and ready for business by then. But, if you're in a rush, early in the morning, go next door. I'll bet their coffee is even better! read more

Basic cafe done right. Smaller menu so it's not overwhelming. Attentive, efficient, welcoming staff. Relatively quiet. Food was excellent w/fast service. Big, clean bathroom was a plus. We would eat here again in a heartbeat. read more

We were looking for something quick and lite since we were going on a city tour. We both had coffee which was lovely. We also had a glass of freshly squeezed orange juice. My friend ordered a walnut BlackBerry scone which was very tasty. I don't remember what my pastry was called, but 'oh my' was it fla.vor.ful. You could definitely taste herbs and bacon in this formed 'monkey bread' type effect. You can pull off little pieces and enjoy. I would give this place a 5, but service was slow bringing us the pastries and they were not busy. read more

Avenue Cafe - BlackBerry walnut scone & something superbly yummy! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

We found this adorable hipster cafe in the garden district pretty close to our hotel, Hotel Indigo. I had the bagel sandwich with sopressata, provolone, and organic eggs on an everything bagel with fresh squeezed orange juice. The cafe has tons of fresh squeezed juices, organic food options and very tempting pastries. The walls are decorated with local art for sale and has a hipster feel. Glad we wandered into this gem! read more

Avenue Cafe - Fresh squeezed orange juice! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Great coffee, I had the French press, and great pastries. I also had the vegetable bagel which was yummy.

Nice folks, good in-house soundtrack, plenty of free reading material plus board games, Wi-Fi, and a TV. While I can't speak to the taste of the baked goods they didn't look all that appealing - that said, the coffee was excellent and at a good price. Seems like a good place to study, hang out with friends, or just to get a cup of chicory coffee - theirs is vastly superior to Cafe Du Monde and the service is more efficient and friendly. read more

Perfect place for a morning coffee or afternoon smoothie and sandwich. Super clean, organized and friendly. Will definitely come again.

Me: I'll have a slice of vegetarian quiche. Counterperson: That'll be $7.40. Me: 0_0 What in the name of of egg-and-cheese are these people trying to pull? When I'm ready to pay $7.40 for a slice of quiche, I'll move to San Francisco. Thanks but no thanks. Epilogue: I got a $4.14 (!!!) spinach croissant instead, which was brought to me at my seat outside with no napkin. My client arrived and started talking, and I was stuck sitting there with greasy fingers the whole damn time. x-( TL;DR: Prices are too high. read more

Horrible coffee and snotty staff. I have never written a negative review but this warrants it!

We stayed in walking distance, and ate here a couple of times. My go to was the croissant. flaky, tasty, buttery, just so yummy! Hubs really wanted to eat there every day, but it is on the pricier side for breakfast but if you are looking for some fresh squeezed juice and savory pastries, go for it! read more

This place is amazing! The service here is extremely friendly and the food is phenomenal and fresh. Really no other place like it. Great for studying, working, or just getting meal! Avenue Cafe is a one stop shop. Also with all the dogs around, it is such a nice place to pet them! Best Cafe on Saint Charles!!! read more

Avenue Cafe - Caprese Sandwich on a Bagel - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Tiny latte partially filled, stale bread for the sandwich, and did not shake the salad dressing so it was just straight oil with no taste. One thing can be a mistake, but all three just shows a lack of care. Will not return and will make sure others are warned. read more

Love this spot! Super convenient location and a really great menu! Service is always cheerful

You know a place is good when it's absolutely bustling in the morning, and it's all pretty much just locals. They have an amazing selection of both breakfast and lunch foods, and a very large selection of drinks. The drinks you're also very unique, so aside from the normal coffee's, they also have lots of juices and smoothies. There's plenty of seating, plenty of outlets, and a nicely stored bathroom. The Wi-Fi here is also super fast, and I've never had a problem with connections. However, sometimes the service is a little slow during peak times, but the food is definitely worth the wait! read more

While on visiting this has become my favorite cafe! Drop coffee is flavorful and tasty. I ordered a whole wheat bagel with cucumber dill cream cheese. I need a barrel of this cream cheese to take home with me!! There was ample seating inside and a handful of tables outside. The prices were incredibly fair. $5 for a coffee and speciality bagel! Yes please! Glad I found this place earlier in my vacation! read more

Avenue Cafe - Coffee and bagel with my book. Pure happiness. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Discovered Avenue Cafe following an afternoon walking tour of the Garden District gawking at gorgeous homes. The food was delicious! I had a Greek salad, which is one of my favorite kinds of salad. Most Greek salads disappoint, often missing one or more of the key ingredients that make them what they are. Avenue's salad was perfect: fresh beautiful greens, cucumber, kalamata olives, tomatoes, feta-- everything as it should be and with a great dressing. Hubby had the turkey sandwich which he described as "decent", with an excellent side salad. My pomegranate iced tea was very refreshing. Staff was friendly and helpful. All in all a great experience. read more

Avenue Cafe - Greek salad is delicious & oh so fresh! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Great coffee, pastries and sandwiches. Loved that they had a variety of alternate milks. Many coffee shops either just have milk or Soy. Coffee had a sweet smooth taste. read more

Espresso has an unpleasant sour taste. I could not finish it. First time I ever threw an espresso away! Too bad because the place has a great St. Charles location and decent eye appeal. Their pastries are brought in but look good. read more

Beautiful breakfast cafe! Food are fresh and delicious. Definitely will come back again.

This place is solid and consistent. I've been here many times and the experience is always - pleasantly - the same. Menu - There are a good variety of options on the menu, all seem to be made fresh and are tasty. There is always a nice selection of baked goods too. I like getting a chocolate chip cookie and taking them up on it when they offer to warm it up for me - yum! Drinks - Both the coffee drinks and the juices are really delicious. Juices are freshly made and I think the sizes are a fair value for the money. I also really like the coffee here - I am forgetting what kind of beans they use, but it is always delicious. Seating - Great variety of seating options. Lots of two-tops, a counter along the window that's great for people watching or knocking out some work at. They also have seating outside and a few four-tops too. WiFi - This is a great cafe to get some work done at. The WiFi is strong, it's fairly quiet and there is great light. read more

Cute, fast, easy and fun. Only complaint is that my toasted bagel was... Well... Not toasted. Well, one bite tasted like it was warm and crunchy but the rest of it was not. Not a tragedy. Coffee served hot. Peanut butter was fresh. Place was cozy, but we took ours to go. I would recommend this place if you are walking by but I wouldn't cross town to go. I think most of there business is regulars that live, work or are staying close by on vacation. Price was fair. Place was clean. Wait was minor. Onky had one coffee and one bagel with peanut butter. And being a bagel snob from new jersey, it really was pretty good. Just turn up the heat on your toaster oven and this place will be a five star in no time. read more

We ate at this fantastic cafe almost every morning of our week long vacation in New Orleans! We were staying just down the street and loved having this cafe close by. The bagel sandwich and croissant sandwich are both delicious, and we loved the option for fresh juices! The coffee here was delicious too, it was one of the few good spots for espresso we found during our trip. My boyfriend really enjoyed the vegan bagel sandwich, as it was admittedly hard to find fresh veggies or vegetarian options at the majority of restaurants in the French Quarter (where we ate most of our meals). Coming from Seattle, this cafe reminded us of home! read more

Avenue Cafe - Croissant sandwich! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Quick, delicious coffee (New Orleans style was my fav) Had the salmon and cream cheese bagel too, twas a delight :) Great atmosphere for working on your laptop too! read more

My favorite local place to get coffee and sometimes a quick bite to eat. Relaxed and quiet to study or meet friends at. Haven't had any food that I didn't thoroughly enjoy. Their coffee is strong and of good quality. read more

Super fast service, cozy atmosphere, friendly folks. And great coffee! Only wish-for would be a larger space - you're elbow to elbow with the patrons at the next table. Will definitely visit again next time I get home for any length of time! read more

"I'm a fan"... With so many choices for local coffee shops, its difficult to stand out. To me, this place does. The space is open and clean and easy to navigate. The menu is great and prices are reasonable. FRESH food and juices, no premade crap here. Pastries are delicious. I had a maple, bacon, sweet potato biscuit that was like the stuff you read about in food magazines. They have recycle AND compost bins. Theres every kind of sweetener you could want. Simple syrup, agave, honey, raw, and a slew of artificial ones. A large selection of milk options too. Their hours are convenient. Most local coffee shops in the city aren't open till later, they are open early 6:30am. This is my go to! read more

Whenever I travel, I always look for a go-to cafe and Avenue Cafe was my home every morning on my trip to NOLA. I was staying at a nearby hotel and am so glad I found this little gem. Do yourself a favor and get some fresh squeezed juice there! The shop itself is air conditioned (YAS) and the staff is friendly. read more

Avenue Cafe - Croissant sandwich (no ham), iced latte and a 12oz fresh OJ - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana