Mug shot: Local coffee shops
Mojo Coffee House (1500 Magazine St.) serves espresso drinks featuring elegantly executed latte art and pastries, such as spinach and feta croissants (pictured above). (Photo by Tracey Bellina)
Coffee shops play dual roles; they can be havens for slowing down or hubs for buckling down. Next time you feel like grabbing a cup of cold brew before cracking the books or want to catch up with old friends over steamy lattes, try these local coffeehouses.
Next time you feel like grabbing a cup of cold brew before cracking the books or want to catch up with old friends over steamy lattes, try these local coffee houses.
5720 Magazine St.
Located inside uptown bakery P"s & Q"s and near restaurant hybrid Noodle & Pie, Hivolt 2 is seemingly within New Orleans" pie perimeter. As P"s & Q"s namesake pies and quiches are made daily, patrons can select between sweet confections or savory creations (like the summer tomato pie, which layers juicy tomatoes with basil and cheese). Each pastry pairs nicely with the coffee shop"s kombucha tea, provided on tap by Big Easy Bucha, or with an icy cafe au lait granita.
4700 Freret St.; 1500 Magazine St.
Terra cotta-hued walls, wooden shelves stacked with tea canisters and a turquoise painted dragon snaking above tables give Mojo"s Freret Street location vibrant ambiance. This warm atmosphere invites guests to sit and sip meticulously crafted drinks finished with latte art a caffeine lover"s calligraphy. Savor a rich cortado with designs rippling across the surface before sampling the Freret sandwich (featuring ham, apple, brie and Creole mustard). For a more delicate flavor, try a tailor-made cup of pour-over coffee, like the Sumatra Wahana blend (a medium roast with hints of berry).
2209 Magazine St.
Upon entering District, visitors are greeted by the doughnut display encased within the rustic restaurant"s counter. Labeling the delectable daily selections with “Hello, my name is” stickers, the eatery invites hungry guests to introduce their taste buds to delicious flavor experiments, like sangria and spicy maple-praline doughnuts. Succulent sliders, like the pork-belly sandwich topped with garlic-anise Creole mustard, are also made to order. However, neither dish is complete without one of District"s uniquely brewed beverages. With a silky texture and a foamy head resembling a stout beer, Nitro cold brew is on tap. The Vietnamese iced coffee also acts as a velvety, sweet companion to any meal.
