The roasters writing the coffee scene in New Orleans: who they are, where they source from and where to drink it.
The roasters writing the coffee scene in New Orleans. who they are, where they source from, and where to drink the result.
French Truck Coffee in New Orleans is the local single-origin roaster founded by Geoffrey Meeker, with the Magazine Street cafe and a Dryades Street roastery that runs weekend cuppings.
Tip: The roastery on Dryades Street runs a free cupping on most Saturday mornings; check the website for the schedule.
Sources from: Ethiopia, Colombia, Guatemala
How they serve: Espresso, Pour-over, Whole bean retail
Congregation Coffee Roasters in New Orleans is the Algiers Point roaster-cafe on Pelican Avenue across the river, with single-origin filter, a quiet patio and a weekly bag subscription.
Tip: Take the Algiers Ferry from Canal Street; ten minutes across the river and Congregation is two blocks from the dock.
Sources from: Ethiopia, Honduras, Kenya
How they serve: Espresso, Pour-over, Whole bean retail, Subscription
Mammoth Coffee in New Orleans is the Warehouse District roaster and Baronne Street cafe, with a long pour-over bar, single-origin espresso and an open-roasting programme upstairs.
Tip: The pour-over menu rotates weekly; ask the barista for the lighter roast if you want clarity over body.
Sources from: Ethiopia, Colombia, Burundi
How they serve: Espresso, Pour-over, Whole bean retail
PJ's Coffee in New Orleans is the local 1978-founded roaster started by Phyllis Jordan, with cold-brew Granita the cult order and a Frenchmen Street cafe on the Marigny edge.
Tip: The Granita (sweetened cold-brew slush) is the local drink in summer; order it at any PJ's location.
Sources from: Brazil, Colombia, Guatemala
How they serve: Espresso, Cold brew, Drip, Whole bean retail
Revelator Coffee in New Orleans is the Birmingham, Alabama roaster's Tchoupitoulas Street store in the Warehouse District, with a long communal table and outlets at every seat.
Tip: The Tchoupitoulas cafe is one of the largest laptop-friendly rooms in the Warehouse District.
Sources from: Ethiopia, Colombia, Costa Rica
How they serve: Espresso, Pour-over, Whole bean retail
Addiction Coffee House in New Orleans is the Mid-City Carrollton Avenue cafe and roaster near the streetcar, with locally-roasted espresso and a quiet morning workspace.
Tip: Streetcar passes the front door; quieter than French Truck or Mammoth for laptop sessions.
Sources from: Ethiopia, Brazil, Honduras
How they serve: Espresso, Pour-over, Whole bean retail
Peak food season in New Orleans is year-round.
Local dining hours: lunch around 12:30, dinner from 19:30.
service is typically included; small extra is welcome but not expected.
Ask the next local you meet what they would order. New Orleans rewards trust.