11 Best Coffee Shops in New Orleans

Most people drink chicory coffee in New Orleans.

It tastes great with beignets but it's not our kind of coffee.

We prefer third wave coffee - specifically flat whites and pour overs.

Lucky for us, New Orleans has a thriving specialty coffee scene.

Some of the best cafes have multiple locations...

while others operate in tiny spaces.

Some have female owners and baristas...

and others celebrate cultural diversity.

One requires a ferry ride.

We put all of our favorite cafes into a guide.