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    Evolve Coffee + Matcha

    4.6 (114 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    EVOLVE COFFEE + MATCHA ATMOSPHERE

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    Dogs allowed

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    Standalone store
    Olivia G.

    Rating: 7.8/10 Located inside the Lakeside Mall, this place was convenient. This place had been hyped up by a lot of coffee lovers I know so I was happy to try it. I got the Lavender Matcha with vanilla ($7) and it was good, I did want a bit more intensity of flavor but not bad at all. The reason for points off is that the employee was the only one working and the line was long. She was knocking orders out well but she definitely needed assistance.

    Iced Matcha latte, Iced Latte
    Daniel R.

    Popped in to Evolve to check out their matcha and get a little work done. The vibe is fine, but it's definitely on the louder side, making it hard to focus if you're trying to lock in and be productive. As for the drinks, the matcha was pretty underwhelming and mostly just tasted like a glass of milk. It's a solid 3/5, but probably won't be my go-to spot.

    Iced Pistachio Latte
    Juliette M.

    Tried the evolve inside Lakeside mall! I have not tried the other locations, but heard good things. I ended up getting the iced pistachio latte. I was honestly disappointed :/ it tasted very milky with little to no pistachio flavor. Maybe next time I should try a different flavor or their matcha! The employees were very nice and it's a good location in the mall.

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    julia d.

    Evolve is a great place to study or meet up with a friend! Very calming but not too quiet, so you can still experience the cafe music! I came on a Saturday evening and it was somewhat busy. There are a handful of chairs and most of them were occupied when I initially went inside. The worker was very nice and greeted me very kindly. I originally wanted to order the Pandan Matcha, but was unfortunately informed that they no longer serve it... So I ordered an Iced White Chocolate Matcha instead and was quite disappointed. I expected it to be a bit in the sweeter side, but it was instead very lackluster in flavor.

    Maple matcha
    Ayesha W.

    Had an early morning flight into New Orleans and wanted a match before heading out to a golf tournament. When I arrived at 7:30am the cafe was empty with plenty of seating. There was soft music playing and workers were super friendly. I ordered the seasonal maple matcha and it was 100/10. Please note that the cafe does get busy around 8:30am.

    Iced matcha latte
    Justin K.

    Was excited to try this after seeing some good reviews but it was a let down for me. Tried the iced matcha latte and iced honey lavender latte and both were just mediocre. I asked if the matcha was sourced from Japan and I wasn't given a clear answer so I don't even know where they get it from. The matcha flavor itself was on the borderline of being bitter/earthy. When they asked about what milk to use I said just give me the what is normally included. I was then told that it typically comes with whole milk but they were out of it. So I was given other options and selected oat milk. But then I was charged extra for the oat milk even though they were out of whole milk I would've given a 2/5 rating but I do like the decor inside the store so I will bump it up to 3/5.

    Lavender matcha latte
    Mya T.

    Great tasting ceremonial matcha spot, no clumps and i got the lavender matcha latte so there was nice hints of the lavender with the matcha. The barista was kind and the space was quiet and seemed like a good spot to study or catch up with a friend.

    Alex N.

    Great place to get Matcha around the New Orleans area. I got the holly Berry Matcha latte and it was very good. I had a kick and spice to it, which was very unique. I would come back!

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    Felecia V.

    Really nice spot! The inside is laid back and modern. The cashier during the evening of 4/8/24 was so cool! She's so friendly and welcoming. The lavender matcha was smooth and fragrant! I want another one right now! LOL. It wasn't overly sweet either, which was a plus for me! Give this place a try if you enjoy matcha.

    Steph Y.

    I was visiting my friend in NOLA recently and was looking for coffee shops to visit in the mornings. I saw how cute this place was online and had to come here. I always love it when a shop has lavender or rose flavored items so this spot definitely caught my eye while I was browsing. I ordered the Honey Lavender Latte and my friend got the Lavender Matcha Latte. Both were so tasty and refreshing. Staff was so friendly and drinks came out pretty quick. Great place to catch up with a friend or do some work/study. Ambiance is so cozy and cute - great lighting, pretty decor with greenery.

    Lavender Matcha Iced Latte
    Joshua O.

    Lavender Matcha Iced Latte Stopped in to try the coffee. Saw the lavender matcha latte on the menu that I had to try. I'm a sucker for lavender in my coffee so why not try my matcha. Opt'd for oak milk and it was delish Super fast to make the order and friendly staff. Modern design but cozy as well. I marked this on down as a revisit when in the area.

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    6 years ago

    Coffee is delicious! Happened to get there while the muffins were still hot in the morning. Sooo good!

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    3 years ago

    Finally, real coffee in Metairie. A great place to stop in and get good coffee and get work done. The staff is great.

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    6 years ago

    Loved this place, great coffee and a comfortable place to get some work done away from the sequestered life we've all been living.

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    3 years ago

    Overly expensive drinks and VERY poor service. Won't be going back. Time to find a new study place. So sad.

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    6 years ago

    Coffee was great! Just wish for a little better seating situation. I little awkward to sit down and socialize.

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    Pricey but the coffee has great flavor. Not sure if it was just a special but the blueberry iced latte is so good!

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    4 years ago

    Super cute place and I love the coffee! Staff was very nice and helpful too. Definitely would recommend this place!

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    4 years ago

    Really nice people and such a cool place. The drinks are amazing, especially their matcha lattes

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    5 years ago

    Nice little place but kinda basic. I wish they had a more extensive selection of matcha.

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    I enjoy the atmosphere, very friendly, great coffee! Definitely recommend for a quiet relaxing time;

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