Cafe Envie & Espresso Bar

While staying at the Frenchmen Hotel which is a 2-​minute walk away from this joint, I wanted a café au lait and some breakfast – Café Envie was the only place open that early on a Sunday morning and close to my hotel. It looked like locals frequented this place. I got said beverage and a traditional breakfast which was basically eggs, bacon, hash browns, and a biscuit. It wan’t anything special and wouldn’t recommend coming here just for that. I did see that they had some breakfast to-​go cups which looked interesting just because it was like bacon/​grits in a cup, made for you to consume while walking. I didn’t like how they gave me a styrofoam cup for my coffee while they knew I was dining in.
Anyway, I’m sure that during the day this place is a lot more happening. So, if you just want some decent sustenance and coffee in the morning after and your hotel is nearby, this place is for you.

Pretty awesome coffee bar… I mean a fully stocked bar. See my pictures.
Pros —
Its chill, chill staff
Awesome atmosphere
Good espresso drinks
Cons —
can get very crowded and we were glared at by another customer that was waiting for us to get up from our seats. Nothing the coffee bar had anything to do with
Tips —
Go at an odd hour for less business. Take an adult coffee drink to go.

We went to Envie because I saw it on the show Broke Bites. We loved the Breakfast in a Cup and were very pleased with the experience. The only downside was that Envie has two locations and we went to the first one only to be told that they don’t do the Breakfast in a Cup. On a rainy day it was a pain to walk to the other location.

On a christmas day, I was looking for a coffee (Café au last specifically) after a sleepless night. As soon as we walked in, we found a line all the way to the door. what are the odds ! We ordered Café au lait and a almond croissant. Unfortunately, they didn’t have any chocolate croissant (they seem to be very popular. all the folks in front of us were ordering them).
I consider the lady at the bar to be a super women. She was handling all the orders without any sense of panic. She remained poise and courteous.
Bottomline: Good coffee and super staff !

Stopped in for my morning coffee and had to wait 20 minutes to get served. The couple that was eating breakfast at the bar had to get up and get in line to get a refill of coffee. They did have a little line but only one girl helping customers. The food did look good but there was no way I was going to try and order food with all the chaos. Got my coffee and ran. Will not be back. If you are going to work in a tourist town be prepared for tourist.

It’s Christmas Day and everything is closed. Kaytlin, super energetic cashier tells us they are closing, but people are still coming in, seeing we are hungry, the kitchen remained open for us, making their last meal for today to go, kids devoured their party, de add lexpresso was super tasty and we are one happy family
Thanks Envie coffee and Kaytile for keeping the place open and being so kind and generous (-: we will be back again

Went to Café Envie (new location). Beautifully crafted macchiato! Made with love and tasted so sweet. This place is a must stop! Also had an egg and bacon sandwich. It melted in my mouth. So delicious!

This is a rather nice coffee shop in a busy part of the city. The place gets a little packed because of the little seating that they have. The tables are placed along two sides of the room and there is a bar seating area.
I ordered a latte and its a bit more on the milkier side. Its also pretty pricey. I think my drink was over $ 4 for a 12oz. On Unilocal,the café has a check-​in deal to get a free cookie. I got it. It wasn’t the best. Kind of stale actually.

Sunday, 9:00 PM.
Quickie:
* Drink quality
++ Friendly staff
— Cleanliness
+ Fast wi-​fi
+ Quick turnaround
+ Spacious
And then???
Envie opens early and closes late. We’ll check out the food next time.
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Got my drank on:
1. Iced latte
* Floral aroma.
Constructive comments:
*Option to compost
*Source ingredients
*Home-​made cookies

Something happened to the music here. It used to be contemporary and fun.
I’ve noticed perpetual sad clown music and bad cliché jazz.
It seems that the establishment has switched to a muzak system.
Totally kills my vibe man. Not good. I may need to find a more laid back café.

This spot is excellent for late night espresso runs. I recommend having a quick shot or a nice cup of coffee here, after dinner or even after the partying.
This is the ideal coffee shop before wait her heading to Frenchmen st or back to the Quarters.

Very nice coffee house. We visited early on a rainy Sunday morning. Excellent coffee, beautiful space, very friendly service and relaxed atmosphere. We ordered a delicious muffin to share but all around us people were eating what looked like wonderful breakfast sandwiches! For tourists and locals. Great find.
They also sell liquor here so you can «spike» your coffee! When in New Orleans…

This place was on the same block as Le Richelieu Hotel where I was staying. The place looks like an old-​fashioned ice cream palour. I’m actually bummed that I didn’t have a chance to try their food. I had their iced coffee on a humid day and it really hit the spot. There’s seating indoors and outdoors. The service was friendly and when I come back to New Orleans I’ll make it a point to come back here.

Café Envie and Espresso Bar offers Continental breakfast in the French Quarter. This place is the closest to our hotel. Although there’s many breakfast joints in the vicinity this place is my favorite. The staff are really awesome, the Wi-​Fi connection is ridiculously fast.
Breakfast wise, the one thing that caught my attention was their Go-​cup Breakfast that has crispy bacon, scrambled egg and grits, all cooked in a Styrofoam cup! It was very filling and inexpensive for its 16 Oz size.
This quaint breakfast bar is definitely a gem in this touristy neighborhood. I will surely visit this place again and I would certainly recommended this place to family and friends planning to visit the French Quarter in New Orleans.

Obviously there are tons of French Quarter places for breakfast and morning coffee. Most are in the tourist circuit. EnVie is near the edge of the FQ towards the Marigny, so there are more locals and the pace is a bit easier.
Every time I come to NOLA I end up here. The breakfasts are simple and fresh with plenty of options from French croissants to Southern breakfasts. You order at the counter and a server brings your food to your table.
Whether in a hurry or not, the Breakfast in a Go Cup is actually pretty good! It looks funky but it’s filled with bacon, eggs, hash browns, sausage, grits, gravy… a true New Orleans original packed in a 16 oz cup!
Don’t pass up the espresso and lattes.

I am always up for a good afternoon iced coffee, especially in the heat and humidity of New Orleans.
So after strolling around the fench quarter this is a great afternoon stop. It has an artsy feel… more than a touristy feel. They offer very good iced coffee, with a side of fun people watching.
Of course, you can also get brewed coffee and espresso drinks and bakery items. There is a rewards program, used mostly by locals I would presume… Check in 5 times for a free cookie.
This little café is a nice find in a busy tourist town.

This was the only place we stopped at three times during our recent trip to NOLA. Their coffee is very, very good. This is coming from a self-​proclaimed «coffee snob» (but really just a picky jerk). I didn’t try any of their hot coffees since it was muggy as hell even in the morning, but I did get a sip of my husband’s mocha. Delicious and not too sweet — just how I like them. I tried their iced coffee (once was a «Nutty Irishman», which was also great… lemme tell ya, it behooves you to sell alcoholic coffee drinks in this city).
The baristas were super-​friendly. One of them even commented on my husband’s MST3K shirt, which made his day. :)
I wanted to try one of their cookies too, but I was already on sugar overload. They had these giant chocolate chips in them, I meant to ask what chips they used but I was too distracted by the adorable pitbull that set up shop on the floor in front of the counter. I agree, dog: it’s too damn hot today.

Had a great breakfast here last weekend before we headed out. You order at the front and they will bring the food out. I had the French toast (fruit on the side) with an a la carte fried egg on the side. They dropped my egg when they got to the table but promptly brought out another one. I also had a vanilla latte which was yummy… no extra sweeteners needed.
We sat outside on the patio which was just lovely. Even if you sat inside, like other restaurants in the French quarter, every door and windows are open, so fresh breezes flow throughout. Really nice experience.

Café Envie is a solid spot to sit, have a couple of drinks, get a bite to eat, and while away a couple of hours.
I’m actually sitting in Café Envie right now, writing this review. I came in a couple of days ago based on a review of a friend (thanks Joi B.!) and I’ve found this to be a pleasant place to get a good cup of coffee. I’m on my first cup of Tanzanian Peaberry this morning (a coffee that I get from a local roastery at home). When I first came in, I had a turkey and Swiss panini with pasta salad and it was exactly what I needed for my afternoon. While I’ve been here, I’ve also spied folks enjoying the french toast and some of the pastries from the cabinet, and the food has looked quite good, so I’ll take the visual once-​over as a mark of approval.
Like many New Orleans businesses, there are also plenty of liquor options. The House Specials board boasts around a dozen hot drink and liquor combinations, though iced versions are also available for many of them.
I’m a fan of the overall décor — I’m working at a large granite-​topped bar, an the whole of the service area is backed with an sizable wood bar with large back-​wall mirrors. The hex floor tile lends itself to a clean and traditional café atmosphere, and the small granite tables give patrons a place to work or chat while a breeze wafts in through the French doors and windows.
It is also worth noting that Café Envie is pet friendly inside and out — several guests have come in with dogs, so that might be a consideration if you’re taking your pooch for a walk.
Thanks for being a great space for me to get some work done, Café Envie!

Come to Café Envie
For a coffee or a pastry!
They have a small menu
With yummy items just for you!
Though I didn’t indulge,
I saw they offer boozy coffee!
It was just a bit too early
For me to start getting saucy
Wall are decked out
With cool art and pictures.
If I lived in New Orleans
Here, I’d be a local fixture.