Everything was great. The server was wonderfully kind and helpful. The coffee was just the way I like it: French Roast and dark and full bodied...and hot...and in ceramics if I want. The building lends itself to social and reading and a welcome escape into the Carrollton past. read more

Tried two of their coffees (hot and cold) but they were about 2.5 and 2.75 stars, respectively. To our disappointment, it merely tasted like milk with a splash of coffee. Service was quick though. Ambiance was worth the visit. Beautiful view from the upstairs seating, with sunlight peeking in through the tall windows atop the entrance. Many people stayed to do only light work as the music and general cafe noise kept the place a little lively. A gorgeous view but I wouldn't come out of my way for the menu, unfortunately. read more

Love stopping in here for a cup of Joe. The building interior is lovely has natural light and turn of the last century architecture with classical music tinkling softly. Staff has always been welcoming and sweet. The Rue is everything I want, and love, out of a coffee shop. read more

Rue De La Course - Hot coffee for here and an iced coffee to go for my Boo. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Nice place to study! Free WiFi and windows with natural lighting. Nice interior old bank. I like people watching the cars and seeing the outdoors. CBD bagel $9.95 - ham, turkey, bacon, cheddar, dressed. was good! Potato salad - also pretty good. Has a touch of mayo Cappuccino $4.10 I read other reviews that they don't have the pricing on the menu, so I included it on the things I got. I'd say pretty reasonable. I liked that there's an upstairs study section, but it was a little warm. At least there were ceiling fans. Ample seating. Limited outlets. Parking: difficult street parking, parked 2 blocks away and walked read more

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I've passed this place many times so I finally stopped in for an hour to work and have a matcha. It's really cool because the place used to be a bank. Who knew that old banks make cozy coffee houses. The barista was upbeat and sweet. My iced matcha came out very quickly and my muffin was ready right away. Both were pretty tasty and did what I needed them to do. I plan to come here more often. read more

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I love that Yelp functions as a bit of an online diary for me. I visited Rue de la Course yesterday for the first time in years and today I looked up my old review which is from 13 years ago. I'm thankful for the review update feature because although in Rue's case not much has changed (still has that gorgeous soaring space in an old bank, still has phenomenal coffee drinks), I saw that back then they were staunchly cash-only. Now you can use cards. And while that's probably old news by now, I feel like writing an update because I have so much nostalgia for this coffee shop. I used to visit their former locations in the Quarter and on Magazine decades ago. I still treasure my old Rue mug, too! I appreciate their variety of non dairy milks and yes, they have oat. My small iced double oat latte was delicious from first sip to last (their espresso is nutty rather than bright, which I prefer). Plenty of seats inside, but it was a nice day, so we sat outside with its views of bustling Oak St. and lush, tree-lined Carrollton Ave. The perfect afternoon in NOLA can be had here. read more

Beautiful building conversion, great place to study or get work done... but I hate the styrofoam cups. It just seems so unnecessary.

Took a trolley ride to find some coffee. The cashier was helpful in choosing. Tasted good to me. And strong just the way I like it. read more

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This was a little coffee shop near my Airbnb. I wanted a quick breakfast and came by here. I liked the interior design of this place and wanted to check it out. There were several people sitting down and working on their laptops. They played classical music which was relaxing. I ordered a breakfast sandwich and iced coffee. The sandwich was good. They did not have any ketchup or any other types of sauces available so that was disappointing. The coffee was served in a foam cup. Not that big of a deal but I didn't expect it. It did not taste the same as it would have in a plastic cup. I would come back here again if they had ketchup for my breakfast sandwich next time. read more

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This is such a delightful coffee house. The indoor and outdoor seating lets you enjoy your visit how you see fit. When I order coffee, I pray it won't burn my tongue. The temperature was just perfect. The baristas were friendly and upbeat. read more

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One of my favorite places in the neighborhood, and, honestly, the city. Great stop if you are in the neighborhood, but also a nice spot if you are visiting and want to see a little piece of real New Orleans. The coffee is delicious and the staff are so friendly and welcoming. read more

Beautiful inside!!!!! They grind their own beans and bake their pastries in house (also offer large selection of local flavored syrups). Environment was very welcoming and building just has that old time charm. Can't wait to go back. P.S., don't forget to pay for your street parking- unless it's Sunday. read more

Love this place. First, I love that they mainly play classical music which I find most conducive to work. When not playing classical music, it's generally jazz, my favorite musical genre. Service is terrific. Prices are reasonable. And I like their oatmeal cookies:-) read more

They don't have any prices on their menu. Who does that? It's insane to think that people don't take cost into account when making a decision. Then you have to ask the price of everything and they're obviously annoyed at having to answer, it makes the whole process take longer, which makes the wait longer for everyone. Just put the prices on the menu, seriously. read more

You get 2 stars simply due to the fact that it's in an old bank. That to me, is all you have. I see that calling out how rude and unfriendly the baristas are is not an uncommon review here on Yelp. 2 seconds about me for frame of reference- I run a small coffee farm from Guatemala and typically enjoy Cortados. I am in no way a coffee snob and the only drink I have found remotely good at this establishment is their frozen coffee because it was recommended to me once. The first time I got it, it was great. Not too sweet and with actual espresso. The second time I went a few months later they said they couldn't made them (blender down maybe?). I respond with "awww bummer!!" Male barista responds in a very condescending manner "ohh yeah real bummer" and rolls his eyes. So I got a pastry instead and left. Yesterday was my third and last time I'll be in. I sent my wife in to grab us two of them as there was no parking but she didn't know exactly what they were called. She asked the (this time female) barista and she responds in once again a condescending manner "umm I don't really know, I don't drink those things" She makes them, fills half the cup up with frozen coffee and the other with whip cream (never asked for that). I get in the car, annoyed wife and half a drink once I removed the whip. Side note- this place uses styrofoam diner cups for practically all of the coffees you order (cold or hot). If this isn't a blaring "I should not buy coffee from this place" sign, I don't know what is. read more

Rue De La Course - Frozen coffee amount once whip was removed! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

I like it here because of the architecture and they have a second floor. The coffee isn't bad. read more

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Sophisticated relaxed setting with great coffee & pastries! We love this place and will be certain to return!

Good food and coffee during a recent snow storm. Their service was first rate. Go often. Great atmosphere

People should be treated equally and fairly. I understand a business need sales and when entering you should purchase products when utilizing an establishment. I also feel harassment by staff and threats of police unprovoked on a patron is a horrible business practice. read more

The highlight of this place is the building. Beautiful building with tons of space to sit inside or outside. Great place to meet someone for coffee. And their coffee is good! read more

Ambience and space is spectacular! Service is good but coffee is just fine. Cute little spot for a coffee date.

Great staff, great coffee , wonderful space to sit. It's a cool vibe and I'd recommend it. Don't get too excited about breakfast it's just ok. The rest is awesome read more

This is a very straight forward coffee house with a pretty awesome location near the riverbend on Carrollton. It's in a historic, old bank building that's got to be over 100 years old. Gargoyles and all - I kid you not. They serve a solid cup of java, and on occasion I've seen people enjoying theirs with their fur babies in tow. I'm attaching a photo of what I think is a fantastic idea. Table shims!!! They're located on a sideboard where you'll also find sweeteners, cream, stirrers, etc. and I'm still blown away that they exist! Every restaurant known to man should have a stack of these available. My only issue with this spot is the parking situation. Only street parking and the nearest spots are "pay to park" now. I don't want to pay to park just to get a cup of coffee. It's not an issue if you live/work nearby because this is a wonderful area to walk and enjoy the beauty of your neighborhood. Just my 2 cents. read more

Rue De La Course - Yes!!!! Table shims!!! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

My favorite coffee shop in NOLA! Always love to start my morning there with the lox bagel and their chai tea. The inside is two stories and full of people just relaxing with their morning coffees haha. This place is always on my list when I visit read more

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Really cool looking vibe from the trolley. We rode to the end of St Charles line and then came back to try this spot. Place was not busy at all with only a few customers. Bagel sandwiches were really good. Cafe Latte was pretty strong with three shots, which is nice. The staff on the other hand seemed super disinterested and dismissive bordering on rude. read more

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Large place. The coffee flavor was good but lacked sweetness. They had no decaf available. When I went to get some sugar packets there was only diet sugar. Didn't ask what type of milk I wanted in my drink. read more

Rue De La Course - a hand holding a cup of coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

This place is such a vibe! Step into old france and have a coffee! Its an old bank building with gargoyles drinking coffee above the windows. Service was friendly and quick. Food was pretty decent. My daughter's bagel and lox needed a little help but overall not a bad experience. I guess that's what you get for ordering a jewish item from a french coffee house lol. read more

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Great coffee! The coffee is strong and bold, and a great way to wake up. I always get a cappuccino or caffe latte. Both are excellent! Their bagels are also delicious as well. I particularly love the Marigny. That tomato cream cheese is absolutely divine. The sprouts are always crisp! I am not a big avocado eater, but there are rare exceptions when I can tolerate it...this sandwich is one! This place has a great atmosphere. The space is stunning. Also quite large. This is an ideal spot to take in the beautiful St. Charles Avenue and Oak Street. Friendly employees. read more

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Vanilla lattes are easy to make and equally as easy to mess up. Just had my 4th perfect latte here and wanted to Yelp about it! Good apple turnovers too. This former bank translates nicely to a coffee shop, with beautiful chandeliers and gargoyle statues. Ample seating area upstairs too for studying and first dates. Definitely worth a trip on the street car to this gem. read more

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In love with this liittle coffee house's atmosphere. Soft music playing, people work the smell of fresh coffee. There were pastries and a nice selection of tea for the choosing. I was there to meet a guy for the first time and this coffee house provided the perfect meeting place. It's not on my side of town but if I would definitely drop by if I was in the areaa to try the coffee or to have the Blue eyes tea again. read more

Coffees should be served in their proper cups. Cold brew in foam hot coffee cop is not the experience a cold coffee drinker wants or expects, it just becomes an entirely different drink read more

It gets very busy at times but the employees are great at keeping up with the hustle and bustle. Very classic interior that feels cozy when you walk in. A lot of people go there to study and have a small snack and coffee. Personally I prefer a hot chocolate and a slice of their carrot cake. read more

Coffee is good, but the garlic bagel & the sun dried tomato cream cheese is to die for! Tastes just like a pizza! Love the interior vibe, but the tables & chairs could be more updated. I love how the coffee is made fresh read more

Rue De La Course - a chandelier and clock - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Note: I took off a star because I'm a die hard about my coffeeshops and parking around here is a major pain in the butt! Plus, I gotta say it's on the pricey side. With that being said, oh Rue de la Course. We go wayyyy back. I remember fondly when Rue was where The Rum house currently resides. It was huge, tables had banker's lamps and my girlfriends and I would study late in the evening. She was at Tulane and I would be home from LSU. Good times! Man, I feel old recounting this! Then they moved across the street to where Ignatius currently is. I liked that location as well but it started getting smaller. And now we are down to the location on Oak street. Granted, the huge vaulted ceiling makes it look massive. I haven't been upstairs but looking at the pictures the view is pretty awesome. Rue reminds me of old New Orleans where we don't tear down buildings. We have a healthy respect of our history and what it means. It's comforting to be in an old building that has so much history behind it. Down to the nitty gritty, the chai is delicious and their hot chocolate is yummy too. Had the almond croissant and darn it to heck and backit made me smile after nuking it for a short period if time! Happy Coffee Shop Hopping! read more

I love this coffee shop. I really do. But the wildly dramatic movie scores from battle scenes with clashing cymbals, horns, drums and intense volume, tempo changes is distracting and adding too much anxiety to my work flow. Please consider going back to the softer, productivity aiding classical music. A very loud "ride of the valkyries" is giving me too much of a hard time. But also thank you for being open during COVID. Appreciate yall. read more

Cute, chic cafe in an old bank that makes a great chai latte and cranberry scone. Not a ton of seating though.

Hands down, the best chai tea I've ever found. Come to find out, they get it from Australia- Alchemy Chai tea. Very nice employees. Thank you! read more

The coffee: The cortado tasted pretty burnt. This went away after I let my coffee sit a while so I guess there's that. I think I may just have had a bad experience because the person taking care of my order seemed really new. I wouldn't write home about the coffee, but it wasn't bad. The shop: This is probably the saving grace for me. I really like the space. It seems like an excellent place to study. There are two floors and tall ceilings, making it seem very large. It reminds me of a library. I haven't been to many shops that have this atmosphere, so I would give it bonus points for that. Overall: Reasonable coffee and a great space makes this place worth coming to, especially if you want a nice spot to get some work done. read more

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WOW, I will start w/that. Love love love the inside of this old bank building with its gargoyles look down at the customers. They have transformed this space into rue de la course a cafe with great coffee, food and music selection. Both guys behind the counter were both very friendly and helpful. If you stop by and happen to enjoy Dark Roast you have to try Mexican Chipas. It was highly recommended and did not disappoint. I also had the egg sandwich on a toasted everything bagel. Very tasty, I do love provolone. I finished my stay with a sweet potato pecan muffin. Out of this world delish. Price was very fair. Starbucks should watch out. This place does it right. 5 star happy read more

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Really cool place to get a cup of coffee and getting work done. It's sometimes difficult to find a seat near a plug, but always worth a shot! Great place for catching up with one or 2 friends, not a large group. The staff is great and helpful with suggestions if you're unsure of what to order. read more

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