Solo Espresso

hands down, best coffee in new orleans. serious coffee without the snarky attitude. also, in an effort to be environmentally responsible, they have a “no disposables” policy - so be prepared to purchase a reusable container if you simply have to take your coffee to-go... otherwise, enjoy your cappuccino here, in what is truly an authentic 9th ward vibe.

Sólo is one of a handful of truly exceptional coffee shops in the city. You can count on not only consistently high-quality coffee products but consistently well-made drinks. The atmosphere is low-key and the space is intimate. No chain coffee vibes here and no room full of people staring at their computers. This is the place to come if you're looking to have a conversation with a friend(s), play a game of chess, or just unplug for a while. What to try? I typically shy away from sweetened coffee drinks, but their mocha latte (hot or iced) is excellent. The chocolate syrup (scooped from a mason jar) is dark and rich without being overly-sweet.

Literally one of the best coffee shops in the city in terms of Coffee quality, preparation and knowledge. It's smallish but the atmosphere is cozy and well crafted. The best part is that it's accessable but just far enough of the beaten path to not be loud and busy. It's everything a serious coffee person could want.

This coffee shop seems to be based around coffee and community while everything else takes a backseat. Some people won't like that they don't offer internet but they only have limited seating. I believe they'd rather their customers interact than stare into a screen for hours just taking up space. I was just passing through but I felt like part of the community.