im a fan of kitchen nightmares. lets get that out of the way...i was curious about your new place and was even making out a trip to come and try. But it seems you guys learned nothing from Gordon Ramsay you know the one YOU ASKED TO COME ON THE SHOW TO HELP? C Customers talk about their experience and you attempt to gaslight them and even downright insult them. You are worse then trash if thats the way you treat PAYING CUSTOMERS WHO KEEP YOUR BUSINESS ALIVE if thats how you and Ellen treat customers i can only imagien how you treat your staff there. And you can think oh this guy knows nothing...i know about not being an asshole.... Maybe look back at the lessons you were taught by A MICHELIN STAR CHEF (by the way i still bet you guys think a week old frozen lasagna is still good) read more

Great breakfast spot with friends. Bell pepper rings and Oreo beignets to die for. Also love their seasonal lattes

Such a cute neighbor gem! Luca eats is a great breakfast and lunch spot. They have a great variety of sandwiches and coffee options. Majority of the seating is outside due to limited space inside. All of the employees were super sweet and helpful as well. I got the seasonal maple cinnamon shaken espresso which was delish! I also got the bacon, egg, and cheese which was also pretty good. The only downside I have are the prices. The prices are a bit steep for the amount of food/drink you get. It's a great location though for a lunch date! read more

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A fav neighborhood coffee shop / cafe! Good food, drinks. I always love the seasonal items. Staff is friendly, upbeat no matter how busy they are and they tend to super busy. Indoor and outdoor space. read more

LUCA eats - Christmas Cookie Cold Brew. - Cafes Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Loved the seasonal coffee! I try a lot of king cake lattes and this one was so good! The chorizo breakfast sandwich was also great and so filling. Would get again. I can't wait to try more from the menu. read more

LUCA eats - King Cake Latte - Cafes Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Luca Eats is the BEST neighborhood lunch spot you will find in New Orleans! The food is made to order, unique, and full of flavor. And the iced coffee is off the hook! The owners are wonderful, local people and the staff is always friendly. I have to force myself NOT to eat here every day of my life!!! If you run out of things to order for lunch, get yourself a cute t-shirt!!! And put on your positive pants!!! read more

Visited for the first time this weekend and no joke the shrimp and grits were the best I've ever had! Their iced lattes are wonderful too, I really enjoyed my s'mores latte that was topped with a marshmallow cold foam. The place is a cozy shop rooted in uptown, it's always a pleasure supporting small businesses. There is tons of out door seating outside too! The service was great, and my to-go order took no time to come out! I will absolutely be back on my next Nola trip! read more

LUCA eats - Cafes Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Found this cute spot nestled away in the heart of Uptown when I was looking for a quick lunch sandwich. I love that they have pressed, warm sandwich options and I went for the pesto turkey (no Gouda). The ingredients were fresh with a robust flavor profile..I only wish there were something acidic in there to balance out the super savory bacon (maybe something pickled or a dipping sauce). It would've been WAY too overpowering if I had gotten the gouda. Both inside and outside have ample seating..it would be a great spot to sit out on a nice day. I have to give 4 stars and not 5 because the spot is much too expensive for the quantity of food provided. I can appreciate that they use great ingredients, but over $17 for a small sandwich just isn't doable in 2025, lol. And, the housemade chips were cold and sort of stale..they had no crunch to them (they just bent in half). I may visit again for a one-off experience but unfortunately, Luca will not be in my regular lunch rotation. read more

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Cute, casual, eclectic place! Loved the vibe. The food was delicious. It's a great place for breakfast, coffee, sandwiches, and salads. Their homemade rosemary chips are delicious as well! Can't wait to go back. read more

LUCA eats - Turkey Pesto Sandwich & Cubano Sandwich - Cafes Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Luca Eats is a great neighborhood eatery. It's small so plan to eat outside but the food is easy and simple and the staff is very friendly. read more

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Absolutely delicious and consistently amazing! Have ordered to go several times and the sweet messages written on the to-go containers (like have a great day) are always appreciated and make the experience that much more enjoyable. It can be challenging to find delicious food that hits just right and gets me going for the day. The grilled cheese and tomato basil soup are incredible, with the banana peppers in the grilled cheese pairing perfectly with the soup. The bacon egg and cheese sandwich is an excellent option if on a budget; The ingredients always taste fresh and leave me feeling satisfied. The Cuban sandwich is the best! The ham & cheese sliders are another great, delicious option. I am not much of a cheese person, but it somehow is not too cheesy whatsoever. The Oreo beignets are also the best. Highly recommend for consistently excellent quality! Thank you Luca Eats! read more

Love the service, food, decorations, and overall vibe :) I got the pulled pork quesadilla and watermelon lemonade! read more

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Found LUCA eats with my foody family. Their shrimp & grits are GREAT. I'll be back for that. Seating is mostly outside. Owner is so nice. LUCA eats is tucked into the neighborhood, so you may have to navigate one way streets and potholes to find it. But it's worth it. read more

I came in earlier today with my sister, and the older blonde woman working in the kitchen was instantly annoyed the moment she saw us with an outside drink. What bothered me is that I saw other people there with their own outside drinks, but she didn't say a word to them she only singled us out. While I was about to place my order, she raised her voice in front of everyone and said, "You can take your order, but you cannot stay here at all." Her tone was harsh and completely unnecessary, like she was trying to embarrass us. My sister and I are Hispanic, and the way she spoke to us and looked at us felt dismissive, rude, and like we weren't welcome there. It came across as targeted and discriminatory. At that point I just turned to my sister and said, "let's go somewhere else, they don't need a single penny from us." read more

I like the menu but not the wait time I stopped there hoping for a quick bite and ordered the avocado toast and since everything is super fresh it took forever :-( read more

I found this place thanks to a construction detour that brought me through blocks I wasn't familiar with. I was intrigued when I passed this little gem and promised myself I'd swing by at lunchtime to give it a try. I placed an order by phone for a steak sandwich for myself and a Cubano for my honey. Both were EXCELLENT! Everything about these pressed sandwiches was perfect! I will definitely be back, and soon. They serve tons of different coffees, and there was one made with Nutella that I'm planning to try next week. My only negative feedback is that the space is small and indoor seating is very limited. This seems fine on a nice day because there is some seating outside, but if the weather isn't cooperating you'll want to take your order to go.I won't remove a star from my rating, because quite honestly, I found this space charming. In conclusion, I loved my sandwich and the service was excellent. read more

LUCA eats - Indoor seating - Cafes Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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The place nice, food is quick, I ordered a bowl of gumbo it was mostly juice, there was one piece of sausage and less than a spoon of rice not much flavor. I also tried the turkey avocado pesto not much to it- the bread was good and so were the chips Too pricey. read more

LUCA eats - Turkey pesto - Cafes Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Luca Eats is a New Orleans coffee shop and café located in New Orleans near Tulane University and across from St. Mary's Cemetery at 7329 Cohn Street which is about 18 minutes and 5 miles away from the New Orleans French Quarter. This looks like a very cool place from the exterior and most of the seating is outside while the inside is a very small space with limited seating. Luca Eats was established back in 2016 and has become noted for their breakfast and lunch options where they serve locally roasted premium coffee and homemade hand-pressed sandwiches. It is on the more expensive side and I don't really find their sandwiches very filling. Overall I would personally prefer a poboy somewhere else. My video review of LUCA Eats is here: https://youtu.be/5SAhYsJPmIA read more

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SLOOOWWWWW. I stopped in before the lunch rush for a to go salad and waited almost 40 minutes - To throw some lettuce and chicken in a container. I think they get backed up with call in orders, but this is absurd. read more

Perfect spot to catch a light and healthy breakfast or a bit of grease. Good coffee and OJ. read more

LUCA eats - Cafes Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

I can't say enough about how friendly and genuine my interactions with Ellen at Luca Eats has been. She's responsive and so kind. Our catering order was a hit - we got the Big Luca, a delicious Caesar, veggie tray and the chips!! The food was fresh and delicious. Everyone loved it. I love supporting small businesses like Luca Eats. 10/10 recommend and will definitely be a repeat customer. read more

I have been wanting to try Luca Eats for a while but their limited always made it difficult to try. I finally made it the other day and tried the brusssel sprouts, the southern pecan salad, and the veggie sandwich (which came with chips). The brussel sprouts were good, could've used a bit more flavor and seasoning but were cooked well; the southern pecan salad was average and overpriced for what was offered; the chips with the sandwich were amazing; the sandwich was decent with a good portion-size, good flavor and healthy ingredients. Overall it was good food and nice portions - but it was a bit overpriced and the food lacked some flavor read more

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Everything about this place is a 5 star. Food, service, and ambience is top tier. Prices were a bit higher than expected, but overall still great food. read more

LUCA eats - Chicken panini with a watermelon lemonade. - Cafes Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Great comfort food. Always consistent! Perfect place for local food! Service is great too

Just had the best time ever at Luca Eats. Amazing people, delicious food, 11/10!!! Decided to walk here because it's such a beautiful day, ordered a waffle and two drinks, sat outside to enjoy the great weather. About 10 minutes after ordering, they came out to tell us our order had gotten stuck in the computer (we weren't even wondering where anything was). 2 minutes later, our drinks come out with a complimentary piece of THE BEST banana bread ive ever tasted. Followed by our delicious waffle and great conversations with the lovely owners and staff! read more

LUCA eats - Banana Nut Waffle - Cafes Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Absolutely delicious food and great service! Both our sandwiches were PHENOMENAL . Def try the friend bell pepper rings too unique and great! Cute vibe too! read more

LUCA eats - Grilled cheese and tomato soup, fried bell pepper rings, and turkey pesto sandwich - Cafes Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

If I ever move out of New Orleans, Luca Eats will be at the top of my list for places to visit during my stay here. Not only is this establishment wonderfully located in the Uptown Area, they have plenty of outside and inside seating for you to enjoy the area. The owners are always there and *always* so sweet to the guests. I have had the chocolate chip banana bread probably ~5 times now, and when I tell you... I like to think I make a good banana bread, but Luca Eats wins this category. Their coffee is also a favorite, with them offering a large variety of flavors. I've had the chorizo and egg breakfast sandwich, and it was quite the delight! It is slightly messy (for me, anyway), so be careful because I dropped some on my new shoes (good times). Their crawfish ettouffee will leave your mouth salivating- it's so full of flavor and screams New Orleans cuisine. Lastly, my friends rave about the Spinach & Artichoke croissant. I would highly recommend Luca Eats for a quick eat while you're in the area or even if you're searching for places to take visiting friends! read more

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This place is in a really cool area. You can take out of town guests here and sit outside across the street of the above ground graves. No other city has that kind of ambience. When you get there, you order inside. The place is SMALL. It is basically a bunch of stools along the window and maybe one or two tables in the corner. I think the owner greeted and couldn't be friendlier. They have an extensive list of food for a coffee shop. I really liked all the options. During Mardi Gras they sell small Caluda's king cakes at the front desk. When placing your order, you place it at the front and pay, so easy if you need a place to do separate checks. I don't think they had any booze sold here but plenty of drinks and the king cake latte with the works is what I ordered for my drink. Wow! It was really good, super sugary - which I like - and just masterfully presented, with a king cake baby and all. For food, I ordered the bell pepper fried rings. It was a play on onion rings but I felt this was better! They were crunchy and didn't have too much battered covered on them. I also ordered the shrimp and grits po'boy. Who the crap would have though to put shrimp n grits in a po'boy? You would think it would be a soggy mess, but it wasn't. The bread was not cut the roof of your mouth hard, it was a really nice softer po'boy bread and made this entree delectable. I loved it. The only negative with this place is the majority of the seating is outside so if its freezing cold or sweltering hot, it is not the best. But again you get to look at those beautiful and unique above ground graves. Very unique New Orleans. I loved it and if someone asks where can i get the most variety of food from a coffee shop, Luca Eats is always the answer. read more

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Luca is a cool restaurant in the middle of a quiet neighborhood with delicious meals made to order. Luca eats is a pet friendly spot so fur babies are welcome. They have a nice outdoor eating area & some unique eye catching art work inside. Luca has some awesome crisy flavorful rosemary house made chips. I also was able to try the chicken salad sandwich that was on a buttery croissant & turkey pesto sandwich that was warmed on a Panini Press. They had delicious chicken and sausage gumbo too with a good portion of meat. The last was my favorite the Oreo Beignets Delicious this cookie turned pastry w a dash of powdered sugar is worth the trip alone! I definitely recommend checking this spot out & will return. read more

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Service and food were great. It's a cute little hidden away spot close to Tulane with good ambiance inside and lots of tables outside. A little pricey but yummy! read more

Luca eats and so do I I love the location! Their outdoor seating is perfect for a beautiful fall day. Turkey Pesto- turkey, pesto mayo, avocado, applewood bacon, smoked gouda, and my favorite part sourdough bread Cubano- pulled pork, deli ham, swiss cheese, bread and buttered pickles, yellow mustard, and french bread What I will be back for... those oreo beignets and the chorizo and egg sandwich Warning if you are going during a beautiful day during the peak of lunch time expect a wait. It is worth it but make sure you aren't starving and hangry upon arrival. Lol. #noladelights read more

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LUCA eats has some of the BEST café sandwiches! They have so many options that I was so torn on what to order, but I ended up getting the Grilled Chicken Panini and it was really filling & delicious. I also ordered a medium Iced Coffee with Almond Milk, but it was not so great. It really lacked flavor and even after adding sweetener, I wasn't a fan. Their Iced Chais and Lemonades are delicious though, and the lucchiatos look really good--might try that next time I go! Something important to note is that their menu online does not match the menu they have in store via QR code. Definitely check the QR code for more options/differing prices before ordering! Would definitely come back again--the staff was so nice & they have nice indoor and outdoor seating! read more

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Such a cute place. There's even a little dining nook with a few small tables and GORGEOUS art on the walls. The watermelon lemonade is Soooo good. Tastes like summertime The Cubano is delicious! The mustard and pickles really add the tang that pulls it together. Bread is pressed so it's crispy. It also comes with these homemade chips. Definitely don't skip the chips. So good Corn grits are ok. Not really the level of creaminess that warrants a spot on a menu with such great sandwiches. They're decent though. The white chocolate bread pudding is ok as well. It's decent. Oreo beignets is where the money is. Can't wait to come back to get them. I'll be back to try more of their menu read more

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Cute place inside with lots of options! If you work in the area and need a quick healthy lunch option this place has you covered! Would I eat here again? Absolutely not Flies buzzing around me and my food Salad served in plastic container despite my dining in status Salad was quick convenient healthy but nonetheless boring Maybe I'll go back and get Brussels next time read more

LUCA eats - Mediterranean salad - Cafes Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Food-5 Ambience-3 Service-5 Searching for a place to eat after church, my boyfriend and I came across this little gem! It's so close to where I live I'm upset that I never found it sooner! The workers were very helpful to my always inquisitive partner and also very nice. I got the green tomato BLT with a side of house made chips, and he got the shrimp and grits sandwich (sounds weird, I know). My sandwich had some kind of savory special sauce, which complemented the tomatoes and bacon perfectly. And DO NOT GET ME STARTED ON THESE HOUSE MADE CHIPS! I just want to purchase a huge bag of them and take it home with me! Seasoned so perfectly, and boyfriend kept trying to steal them off my plate (insert angry face emoji here). He thoroughly enjoyed his meal, and we could not stop raving about this place for at least 15 minutes after we left. He even went back again the next day or two lol. They have lots of seating outside, but we couldn't enjoy it since it was raining. There is seating inside, nothing special but somewhere to enjoy your meal. Will definitely be coming back to this place time and time again. read more

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A hidden neighborhood treasure that was developed from a circa 1940 Art Deco gas station--and located next to a historic cemetery. So I'm there for the weird setting--but everyone else comes for the breakfast sandwiches and lunch paninis. (They have a good selection of salads too). They serve everything from morning to mid afternoon closing. Excellent coffee--well balanced vanilla latte is recommended. The paninis range from traditional--grilled chicken and veggies ones--to down right fun: the pepper pepper pepper grilled cheese with red and green peppers. Lots of outdoor seating with umbrellas--inside seating is more limited. They do a booming take-away business if you are on the run. Street parking. Only negative--the Oreo beignets is a fun concept but not carried off well. Lumpy, groopy, not recommended read more

I visited Luca Eats yesterday and tried the fried green tomato BLT and the fried Brussels sprouts based on the recommendations of other Yelp reviewers. I also ordered a fresh watermelon lemonade. Everything was outstanding! The sun-dried tomato aioli on the BLT made the sandwich something special! You can expect friendly service with a laid-back atmosphere. I highly recommend it! I will be back to try their extensive coffee menu. read more

LUCA eats - Fried Green Tomato BLT - Cafes Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Ordered for two people- took a hour for our drinks and have been waiting for food for two hours. So expensive and for what. The vibe is cool but this better be the best food of my life. read more

Took over 90 MINUTES to get ONE iced coffee out of 3 in my order. Minuscule with no room for paying customers. Workers were rude and pushy, seemingly annoyed that they have to do their job? Particularly the older woman wearing the apron (assuming the manager/owner?) who ARGUED WITH ME when I politely asked about the remaining wait time. She was condescending and rude. There are ways to compensate or prepare for a rush in the food industry, and this business has no professionalism or capability to deal with the volume of customers that they deal with. Don't waste your time or a single penny here. read more

Tried this place out over the weekend. The Oreo beignets were good. The Cubano sandwich not so much and expensive for the size. Also, the inside of my sandwich did not appear to have the ingredients that were listed on the menu. Most of the other customers had drinks so this seems to be more of a beverage place than a food place. Most of the seating was outside as the inside was very small and loud due to the music playing. The outside seating was fine except for the amount of flies you had to keep swatting at to eat your food. I would be willing to try this place again for the Oreo beignets and a coffee, just to see if I have a different experience. read more