I was wondering around the WB with Re and she suggested we go "to the candy store." I was confused…read morebecause it was already after 8pm and what would be open? Royal Roastery that's who! This unassuming spot in a strip mall was gorgeous inside. And it serves coffee, pastries, ice cream plus y'know candy. AND they roast their own nuts, spices and I guess coffee beans. There were definitely folks hanging out and enjoying a Turkish style coffee... I guess either the caffeine doesn't hit them the way it does me or they had no plans to sleep. The candy isn't labeled 100% correctly but you kind of know that gummy worms are not gummy strawberries. I tried an assortment bag of gummies and some of chocolates and the price was by the pound. Re got some freshly roasted unsalted cashews and they were delicious! Parking is easy in the strip mall lot. And as you step in you definitely leave Louisiana and step into another country.

Royal Roastery is a bit of a mixed bag. They've got some savory nut options- I tried the barbecue…read morecashews. They were fine. They also carry some gummy and chocolate varieties, some spices, some boxed coffee, some Middle Eastern pastries. Only some things were labeled with either what it was or the price of it, so that was a little disorienting. I was surprised to find a cafe and gelato bar inside. The gelato flavors were incredible. I settled on popcorn caramel and baklava in a waffle bowl. An employee said that everything was made in-house. The price was standard considering that all was made there. The service was weird. I kept getting served after people who'd gotten there after me. My ice cream scoops were significantly smaller than my boyfriend's. Returning isn't high on my list of priorities, but I'm glad I tried them.

I got a tiramisu latte. It was very sweet and quite filling but good. The service was super…read morefriendly. They had a lot of good looking pastries. We ended up getting 2 macaroons. My fiancé got the King Cake one and I got a biscoff one. Both great!

The mango matcha was one of a kind. It was my first time having it but the overall flavoring was…read moregreat! It was too matcha tasting. They also have small bites. Definitely a cute study spot and a hidden gem of the westbank!

Amore Bakery and Cafe located on the New Orleans Westbank in the Old Gretna Community. Amore has an…read moreupscale feel to it as they decorate for all the major holidays with Christmas being one of my favorites. The desserts they serve up are very well done. Angelo Brocato serves his mmmmm so good large cannolis, gelato, Italian cookies, and Spumoni here. I promise you won't be disappointed if you come here for a sweet snack. Eat local, Enjoy!

This is a cute little coffee shop in the Gretna area! The service was quick and friendly. The…read moreinside had a fancy/old school look to it. I got their medium Iced Amore Latte (plus tax = $7.41). The coffee was standard, but still pretty good and strong. Parking mainly consists of free and paid street parking. Overall, a solid small coffee shop in old Gretna.

Just what I was looking for when ordering a hot cup of coffee in a coffee shop. The very basic is…read morethat it should come hot and they should have at least a decent regular, non-flavored cup of coffee, this place met those basics, it pass my litmus test, I can recommend this establishment for regular coffee drinkers like me. Just came back from Hawaii and tried several specialty coffee shops there, 2 out of 3 failed the basics and one even asked me if I wanted my room temperature coffee re-heated, Kilauea Coffee in Hilo Hawaii was a big fail.

I've been coming to this Algiers PJ's for more years than I can count-- ever since it's original…read morelocation was next to when there used to be a Blockbuster! So with that, I can say with full confidence that this PJ's never misses. Every trip I've made here, I've left satisfied and so happy that this PJ's location has held on for so long. The workers are always so friendly and it's a great spot to get some studying/work done. PJ's is one of the best establishments to enter Algiers, and I hope it continues doing well for many more years to come. Also - there's a super convenient & speedy drive-thru!

Lady handed me my drink with caramel all over and down the sides of my cup. She didn't want to wipe…read moreit off. Very extensive wait time also

I'm Sorry but not going back.. spend too much money here.. like $500 a month.. and to be treated…read morelike this is wrong... if you can't hear someone's names.. ask for a repeat.. yesterday you said Terry today you Said Anna.. it's Cristina.. Repeat Cristina and The Nerve to Say I Screamed At You.. yes I did.. I Screamed My Name.. But that's Ok .. I'll Go to Another Coffee Joint.. There's One Across the Street From You

I love this place! The workers are so friendly and the coffee is bomb!!! I love Vietnamese iced…read morecoffee, and you can get some variety with the egg coffee and pandan coffee. Their food is super yummy too. I got the hot honey shrimp sliders, which was $15 total for three huge sliders which I think is a pretty good deal.

Dough Nguyener's Bakery -- 4…read more Dough Nguyener's really introduced me and my son to the flavors of ube and pandan... and I still can't believe I went my whole life without them. Like where have I been?! We are forever grateful for that alone. As someone who already loves Vietnamese culture through food here in New Orleans, this place just hits. Vietnamese coffee is a staple for me--not even for energy, but for the flavor. If you know, you know... that bold, strong, chicory-meets-condensed-milk moment. It's rich, it's cultural, it's intentional. And when you start adding things like pandan cold foam? Simple, but it speaks volumes about the influence and beauty of the Vietnamese community here. I respect it, deeply. Now let's talk about that Croffle... a croissant-waffle situation. I went with the Chantilly and berries because... you already know, I'm gonna choose what feels like home every time. The cream was smooth, the fruit was fresh, everything worked. My only thing--personally--it was a little heavy on the almonds for me. Still good, just my preference. We also had The American--eggs, bacon, French ham, hand-cut fries, garlic aioli, and a baguette. I shared it with my son and made my own little sandwich moment with it. Used the aioli as a base, layered the eggs, bacon, and ham... and I feel like that's exactly what it was meant for. Solid, simple, and filling. I've tried a few other things too like the bánh mì and donuts. The bánh mì was good, donuts were okay... not my go-to for that. But that frozen cocktail? Listen... it was TOO good. Took it to a festival with me and between that drink and that sun, I slept the whole festival away lol. Overall, I'll definitely be back. I still want to try more from the kitchen--especially that chicken everybody keeps talking about. This is a great spot for early weekend brunch, late evening studying, or weekday coffee runs. Not too small, not too big. Beautiful lighting. A really good addition to Gretna.

Cherry Coffee Roasters offers an upscale real coffee shop experience in a quiet part of Gretna…read more They take coffee seriously here, so expect a stronger cold brew with lots of tasting notes. The design of the shop has fresh tile and hardwood flooring, paired with a reclaimed wood ceiling and multiple styles of seating. It feels very Pacific Northwest - which is good in my book. The seating is definitively Wayfair - so not very comfortable. I am hoping they can incorporate a cozy couch somewhere in the space: I found there wasn't a great spot to feel truly settled in. The baked goods looked great, and they offered at least one gluten-free option. I had a ham and cheese croissant and was surprised that it was very crispy and both the ham and cheese were also good quality. Cherry Roasters definitely cares about their craft and it shows!

This is the newest location from Cherry Roasters. The coffee shop is a quiet. The vibes are real…read morechill and mellow. The barista August brought was great. He had wonderful energy, and was very helpful.

The Velvet Blender is a fairly new spot on the Bestbank. They are Latino owned. They offer coffee,…read morematcha, açaí bowls, waffles, and smoothies. There is a rewards program and once you spend a certain amount, you get $5 off. Service: 5/5; the staff worked well together. They were super sweet. Food: I ordered the velvet voodoo açaí bowl. Its toppings were granola, banana, pineapple, coconut flakes, and honey. It did not give fresh. It gave pre made and frozen beforehand. The pineapple was like the ones in the Dole fruit cups. We also ordered the turkey club sandwich. It was enough for 2 people. It was ok. Maybe I ordered the wrong things? The service was great so I may give them another try...

I was looking to try different açaí bowls around town and came across this place on google. I never…read moreknew it was this close to me. The owner was lovely and explained how all of her products are organic. I was able to sample one of the smoothies and matcha. Both were delicious as well as the açaí bowl. I will definitely be back.

Amazing service and way better Lattes. I got the breakfast burrito and a regular latte my friend…read moregot the pistachio latte and she couldn't stop talking about how delicious it was. She also got a quiche with kale and sausage and the crust was so flaky and delicious. We will be definitely be returning. Must try!!! Small quint coffee shop in a neighborhood quiet where you think and get some work done.

My lovely neighborhood Algiers Point Congregation Coffee! Please never go anywhere. The friendliest…read moreemployees, the best coffee, the yummiest pastries, the energy. Everything about this place is amazing! I never want to stop coming here. Congregation truly always hits the spot, and is a great spot to get some work done or just relax and enjoy some coffee and the chill atmosphere. Appreciate and love you, Algiers Point Congregation Coffee!!!!

I was very impressed with my smoothie from here, it tasted sooooo good! I'm not exaggerating at…read moreall. The service was incredible and they were very fast with delivering my order. I also like that you can sit and enjoy your smoothie as well. The space is very warm centered and inviting. Definitely at the top of my smoothie establishments and I will return when in the area or passing. Must try!

Absolutely love this place! It's a little out of the way but so worth it if you find yourself…read morehungry on the West Bank. I had many items and all were great! For my favorites, I had the breakfast bagel sandwich and it was soooo good! So much flavor I did not expect that! I also had the heaven on earth smoothie. Y'all. This was the best smoothie I've EVER had! I'm still thinking about it weeks later.