Caf Du Monde
Excuse us while we wax rhapsodic. Since 1862, Caf du Monde has been selling caf au lait and beignets (and nothing but) on the edge of Jackson Square. A New Orleans landmark, it's a must-stop, and the place for people... www.cafedumonde.com
Caf Envie
This is a Euro-style coffeehouse, very handsome, with a nice selection of drinks and pastries, some bagels and cream cheese, and even free Wi-Fi access. The location is excellent if you are waiting for the clubs on Fre... cafeenvienola.com
Meauxbar Bistro
Rampart Street, nay, any street, needs more places like this: a sweet, sophisticated neighborhood cafe that aspires to serve more than just the usual fare. Large and small plates tend toward traditional French bistro, some ... meauxbar.com
Rue De La Course
This is your basic comfy boho coffeehouse: cavernous in appearance, thanks to a very tall ceiling; manned by cool, friendly college kids; and full of locals seeking a quick pick-me-up, lingering over the paper, or poring over their jou...
Royal Blend Coffee & Tea House
This place is set back off the street; to reach it, you walk through a courtyard. Order a sandwich, quiche, or salad and take it out into the courtyard. If you're just in the mood for coffee and pastry, they hav... www.royalblendcoffee.com
Sylvain
Truth be told, there's not a lot of coolness in the French Quarter, restaurant-wise. Sylvain fills the gap, hip without being off-putting. (Well, to start, there's that "where's the entrance?" matter: down the alley on t... sylvainnola.com
La Petite Grocery
Among the many bistros along Magazine Street, this way-Uptown standard-bearer found its footing long ago, settling into a reliably good, comfortably welcoming groove. It's just consistently lovely. Local ingredients ... lapetitegrocery.com
Somethin' Else Caf
This better-than-reliable cafe on an airy corner turns out surprisingly good fare morning till night, making it a good go-to spot whenever you need something easy and familiar. The mondo breakfast biscuits, with reg... somethinelsecafe.com
Caf Beignet
At breakfast, this counter-service bistro-style cafe serves Belgian waffles, an omelet souffl , bagels and lox, or brioche French toast. Items on the lunch menu include gumbo, vegetable sandwiches, and salads. And, o... www.cafebeignet.com
Caf Beignet
At breakfast, this counter-service bistro-style cafe serves Belgian waffles, an omelet souffl , bagels and lox, or brioche French toast. Items on the lunch menu include gumbo, vegetable sandwiches, and salads. And, of co... cafebeignet.com
Croissant D'or
A quiet and calm place with the same snacks you might find in a French-leaning coffeehouse, and you can almost always find an open table. Are the croissants made of gold? The prices feel like it sometimes, but they are credibly French.
Poppy's Grill
This is a classic grill, right out of the 50's, with standard eggs and potatoes breakfasts, and hamburger lunches. It's inexpensive by New Orleans standards, the coffee is good, and it's a nice break from the street sce... igougo.com