First time here (1/5/2026) and it was a disappointment from start to finish. I ordered a 2-shot espresso macchiato (espresso with just a small amount of foam), but I was handed what was clearly a latte--I could tell immediately just by the weight of the cup. I asked for it to be remade because it seemed like milk had been added. They remade it, but it still came back tasting like a latte with milk, not a traditional macchiato. I also ordered a double-toasted bagel with cream cheese and salmon. The bagel arrived cold, the cream cheese was in a small container on the side, and the salmon on top looked questionable and was cold. In all my years of ordering a bagel with cream cheese and salmon, it has always come out with the cream cheese on the bagel--not served separately. I even left a $3.12 tip, but the drink accuracy, food quality, and overall service weren't there. I won't be back. read more

The Royal Blend - Receipt - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Metairie, Louisiana

This is a coffee shop I saw on TikTok and wanted to come try it. The place was very nostalgic and super clean! The barista was super friendly and was so patient while my friend and I decided what to get. I got a Hazelnut Cream Iced Latte and my friend got a Pumpkin Spice Latte. They were both good, and didn't have intense flavor profiles. Both drinks were $11 (not including tip). If I'm in the area and need a caffeine fix, I'll definitely stop by to get a coffee and one of their fresh pastries! read more

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Nice big space, but coffee wasn't good. Service was good, but I don't think I'd go back. read more

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I really like this place. I've been more than a handful of times to work. It's usually pretty quiet and if a little too loud, I just go outside. I am more of a tea drinker than coffee so it's a good fit. The tea selection is good & I always try something different. I haven't had one I didn't like yet. The coffee is good too when I'm in that mood. All of the food is really good. I love a good sandwich and they have them. The service has always been good. There's a small parking lot and I've never not found a spot: read more

The Royal Blend - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Metairie, Louisiana

Solid little lunch place. I enjoyed the marinated shrimp and avocado salad. You order at the counter and then they bring it to your chosen table. I would definitely go back if in the area. read more

Love this charming coffee shop! The food is delicious and the staff is so friendly. My cashier gave great suggestions that eased my indecisive mind. Never disappointed. read more

Food is always good and the atmosphere is welcoming. The employees are gracious. The business is clean and always crowded.

Would not recommend or return. Service, food, ambiance, everything is mediocre. Basic simple food I could have just made at home.

First and last time ordering from Royal Blend. I was on my way to work and desperate for food. I love Cuban sandwiches and thought I'd give theirs a try. Big mistake. I paid $15 for a sandwich that was supposed to contain pork, ham, Swiss cheese, and sliced pickles. I received 2 slices of bread, ham and exceedingly dry pork. The meat did not even reach the edges of the bread. What normally are pickle slices were chunks of a deli pickle. Chunks being the operative word. Lesson learned. I will always check my order before leaving a restaurant or drive-thru. read more

I love everything here BUT I recently went after not having been there in a few years and found that they no longer have those awesome cappuccino muffins I used to get. What happened to them? read more

If I could, I would give a ZERO rating. Not only do they not listen to your order requests, when they serve one in your party and not the other, then proceed to serve 4 more guests who arrived after us..then they get your order wrong and don't want to hear how to remedy the situation. The gray haired guy (cook) gets nasty, walks away and blows you off! And for the finale, they tell you your ticket was lost! No apologies! So long to this establishment... where I have been a loyal customer since they opened, Metairie Road location and Royal Street prior to that! read more

I came here once to try a latte. I walked in and saw the menu full of so many fun flavors. I asked for the mint chocolate and the lady behind the counter said they don't have that flavor. I then asked about the swiss chocolate, and she said they have mocha. I said what about white chocolate? And she said they didn't have that either. I told her maybe they needed to update their menu and I just ordered the boring mocha coffee. They had a nice clean space, bathrooms were clean, plenty of parking, and nice little courtyard. But I probably wont make a special trip to come back. read more

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This is the coffee shop equivalent of a dive bar with an ambiance not up to par with what is purported. The food was mediocre, but the Chai Tea was bad, tasting like acidic water. When I asked for another drink to replace the Chai, the service staff did not acknowledge or apologize for the bad drink as if I made it up. Nonetheless, I won't be returning. read more

I miss the one that used to be on Royal ! It was homey, they knew what I was getting (every day, twice a day for a week ). I haven't been to the Metairie location but it looks fine judging by the pictures. The fact that I didn't have to ask for anything was so nice . ALWAYS say "please" and "thank you". read more

Royal Blend is a great local coffee shop in Old Metairie! Their Iced Coffees are delicious, and they have dairy-free milk options. I also tried their Bran Muffin which was delicious! I need to go back soon for lunch since they have a pretty expansive food menu for a coffee shop! read more

The Royal Blend - Bran Muffin & Iced Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Metairie, Louisiana

the people are wonderful and friendly. the food is fabulous. it's like being with friends and family on every visit. my absolute pleasure.

Was in need of some coffee and decided to run in for a quick coffee to go. Royal Blend definitely has plenty of food and drink options for you to enjoy. Sadly the coffee fell a little flat for me. Tad chaotic at the counter with the service and mannerisms, but I'll definitely come back and hope to update my review to a higher rating! TRB is within a really nice shopping plaza and I'll definitely have my coffee "for here" instead of "to go". read more

The Royal Blend - Use styrofoam cups for to go orders - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Metairie, Louisiana

GREAT breakfast!! Amazing biscuits with gravy! Cheesy grits are sublime! I could go on forever about the pastries at this place!! read more

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I love royal blend! It is one of the best small owned local coffee shops! They have soooo many food items to choose from and great coffee! They have amazing iced mochas! When I went in the other day I got the mid city panini. I loved it! It was pressed perfectly and tasted sooo good! I also got the potato salad as a side and it was also very good! read more

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The coffee is great. The food is good. The service is usually solid. Their breakfast menu is one of the bigger you will find around a coffee shop. Both the hot breakfast and the pastries are good. I'm partial to the breakfast bagel with a Canadian bacon. Always has a generous portion of egg on it. I love their cold drip iced coffees. Here is where I drop a star. In the mornings the crowds are big. They have a table of regulars that commandeers MULTIPLE tables daily during their busiest times. I've squeezed 6+ at a 4 top while they had 4-5 guys at a table for 12. As someone who previously made multiple trips a week there, I've dwindled to less than once a month because of this space issue and the fact that management/ownership seems fine with the rest of their customers being inconvenienced just didn't work for me. read more

I had the bad fortune of having a cat in the emergency vets for 3 days and kept driving by this little strip mall. Today I decided to stop in and explore. What a pleasant sunrise. My niece and split Mariginy Wrap with mesquite smoked turkey, crisp bacon, crumbled blue cheese, leaf lettuce, tomatoes, fresh avocado with aioli mayo served in spinach wrap. With a side of some awesome coleslaw. If my selection is any indication of the rest of the food it is DELISH ! I can't wait to try more. We also had a Cream Cafe which is a warm blend of cold drip coffee milk and brown sugar. read more

Food is great. Complaint: It's warm outside. I asked for an iced coffee to go and it came out hot. I asked them to fix it and the guy behind the counter just added ice to the hot coffee rather than remake it and now it's a lukewarm watery drink. read more

Love the coffee and breakfast. One of my fav local places to stop by when I'm in town.

Been coming here way before Yelp's existence! Back in the day(18 years ago), it was a chocolate chip muffin and a frozen coffee! Today it's a quick start breakfast---eggs, bacon, toast, and those absolutely amazing cheese grits! So cheesy that I get 1/2 regular and 1/2 cheese! The staff is quick and friendly...I love how efficient they are especially when the line is out of the door! Check out the lunch menu as well! Fantastic soups and sandwiches served just the way you like em! Grab a quick pastry or a slice of cake with your morning or afternoon coffee! My only complaint is that they are no longer in the French Quarter! :( Free wifi. Cute courtyard. read more

The Royal Blend - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Metairie, Louisiana

I got the caesar salad with chicken. It was so good. Maybe ask for light dressing but it was very satisfying! Also just love the neighborhood atmosphere at royal blend!!! read more

The Royal Blend - Chicken Caesar Salad - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Metairie, Louisiana

They are short staffed so they are doing all they can but incredible pastries! I had their carrot muffin and wow! Very flavorful. For a small place it has numerous options. Great hidden gem read more

I was really excited to see this suburban branch of my favorite FQ coffee shop. Since it's in a strip mall (OK a fancy strip mall), there was plenty of parking. The menu looked really enticing but I opted for a tasty chocolate chip cooking and a large iced tea. Both were just what I needed and I was off in no time. The space was roomy with lots of tables for the lunch/breakfast crowd. The staff was nice. Definitely will stop back by when I'm cruising Metairie Road. read more

This is a really cute cafe in Old Metairie. Although I just stopped in here for an iced coffee, this place is so much more than a coffee shop. First of all, the iced coffee I got was amazing. It had a lot of flavor, without being overpowering. I was really impressed by the menu here. They serve everything from pastries, salads and wraps to specialty sandwiches. I was tempted to try some food, but I was in a bit of a rush. The shop itself has very good atmosphere and a lot of space. As Jen L. said, there are plenty of tables where you can eat and, of course, there is free WifI, if you need to get some work done. read more

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Creole Shrimp and Grits, eye appeal was great! This bowl was extremely to salty, can eat it! Disappointing read more

Royal Blend is a great place for a cup of coffee, breakfast or lunch. This place stay busy with regular patrons and has staple coffee and tea offerings, but unlike other coffee shops, the have a great hot breakfast menu. The lunch menu is also excellent offering sandwiches, salads and soups. One of my favorite sides is the potato salad because it's made with sour cream instead of mayonnaise, which I know sounds weird, but tastes great. The prices, service and quality of food cannot be beat. It's the type of place where you can sit and chat with friends, conduct a business appointment or go it alone. If you're a fan of Caffe Caffe, or Cafe Latte, you should give Royal Blend a try. read more

The Royal Blend - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Metairie, Louisiana

Everyone knows I'm a coffee snob, this coffee is a bit watery, buts that's normal for LA, overall it's a decent place to grab a cup, atmosphere is good, neat little neighborhood, if you get a chance check out the cool homes behind the cafe. read more

My wife and I have been here before, a while back, today's visit was a bit disappointing. The lady who took our order was not friendly at all. She seemed preoccupied with finishing someone else's order so we had to tell her twice because she didn't get what we said the first time. The food was ok. I had the breakfast plate with eggs, sausage patties, cheese grits, and toast. Strangely enough, hash browns are only sold on weekends, which I disagree with. The cheese grits were probably the best part of the plate. Very cheesy, very buttery. The sausage and eggs were just standard. My wife had her plate with scrambled eggs, bacon, biscuit, and the fruit cup. The fruit cup did not look fresh by any means, although the rest of her meal was fine. Her coffee was good, and I had a Barq's bottle to drink. All in all, it was just average, which explains my average rating, but the cheese grits are definitely worth getting. We may try this place again and get different breakfast items, like an omelet or waffle. read more

The Royal Blend - Very wilted fruit cup - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Metairie, Louisiana

They have multiple bagel options, very delicious! Great lattes! Specialty breakfast menu w/ healthy options as well. Staff is welcoming, fast and polite. Plenty of seating, with comfortable lounge chairs! Great place for a quick healthy breakfast and coffee. read more

The Royal Blend - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Metairie, Louisiana

Always consistent and delicious. I'm a breakfast bowl guy. I also like making my own tea using loose leaf tea using the do it yourself tea bags you fill with tea. read more

Not a place for me. The coffee is lukewarm and the service was curt, bordering on rude. The morning bun is very good but with lack of attention to the details of coffee preparation, the overall experience is lacking. read more

The coffee is not that great but the breakfast dishes are tasty and generous with proportions and the place is spacious and in a nice location off metairie road. read more

My wife and go to Royal Blend, because it's the only breakfast place on Metairie Road. The eggs and bacon are fairly good, and their croissants are too, but the rest of their fare is definitely middle-of-the-road. The coffee is not good, because it's not fresh unless you're lucky. For this reason we usually order the lattes. That way we know we're going to get something freshly made. The hash browns are tasteless, and the biscuits are fair. Oh lastly the staff are a pretty sullen lot too. After saying all this I'll add that if you live off Metairie Road and you spend an hour in there you're likely to run into one or more of your neighbors. We've made several friends whom we see week after week in there lounging with their children or just hanging out. I'll end this by saying that Metairie Road NEEDS another breakfast place. This place needs competition. I'm looking at you, Ruby Slipper! read more

Rude Baristas- last I checked a mocha was with espresso not a chocolate iced coffee. The coffee/espresso quality is weak and it tastes watered down. Literally my mocha I had them remake that the still charged me for tastes like chocolate water. As they remade it I watched as the baristas talked bad about me behind the counter to each other. I'm extremely disappointed and did not deserve to be treated like an asshole when I was politely asking for what I was paying for. Get it together. Also my panini tasted like fabuloso cleaner. Not a great way to start my day. Management please hire more experienced NICE baristas. To be treated like shit first thing in the morning is the worst way to start your day. read more

Nice little coffee shop hidden in a strip mall along Metairie Road, Royal Blend has a large selection of coffee as well as sweets and eats. The have a full kitchen with breakfast menu and some of the best desserts around. An excellent choice for a breakfast/brunch stop if your in that area. read more

When I was in high school this was the place where every girl I knew went to get coffee if they were in the Old Metairie area. It had pretty good coffee from what I remembered but I hadn't been in years. I stumbled across the Royal Blend in the French Quarter a few weeks ago and had some great coffee so I decided to stop and try this location again the last time I was on Metairie Rd. The coffee at this location was definitely not as good as the one in the Quarter. I got an iced coffee and it was pretty bitter but not horrible. I guess it really matters who's making the coffee or maybe they were stale beans or something. The price was reasonable (I think ~$3) which from what I've noticed lately is pretty cheap compared to the $5 cups of coffee everywhere else. If you're on Metairie Rd and need to stop for some coffee or food this is a decent place. read more