The Rook Cafe

4516 Freret St, 70115-6317 - New Orleans
€€€ Cafe
★★★★★ ★★★★★
84/100
478 recommendations

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84/100
Sluurpy Score
478 total reviews
Tripadvisor
4.0/5
11 reviews
Google
4.8/5
276 reviews
Foursquare
4.0/5
38 reviews
Facebook
4.0/5
52 reviews
Menupix
4.0/5
14 reviews
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4.4/5
87 reviews
🌳 Outdoor seating 🥡 Takeout 🍽️ Dine-in 🚚 Delivery 📅 Reservations Wheelchair accessible Accessible restroom 😊 Casual 🛋️ Cozy 👥 Good for groups

💬 What people say

Board games 32 Art 32 Walls 28 Books 23 Window 17 Barista 15 Nerdy 12 Thai tea 9

Contact Information

📞 Phone: +1 618-520-9843
📍 Address: 4516 Freret St, New Orleans

🕐 Opening Hours

Closed
Monday1 05:30 AM - 09:00 PM
Tuesday2 05:30 AM - 09:00 PM
Wednesday3 05:30 AM - 09:00 PM
Thursday4 05:30 AM - 09:00 PM
Friday5 05:30 AM - 09:00 PM
Saturday6 06:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Sunday7 09:00 AM - 09:00 PM

Google Reviews (10)

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Daniel

a week ago
★★★★★ 5/5
Just say yes to Rook. Get the Pawn and sit in the comfy chairs in the window nook. Watch New Orleans go by, you can thank me later.
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Anne Braconnier

a month ago
★★★★★ 5/5
We had been going to the Rook coffeeshop weekly for a while now. We love the Serenity (limonade/w lavender) so much that we can't try other drinks yet ... They even have limonade or coffe ice cubes! The service is always very kind. The atmosphere is incredible, a feel good place! Definitely recommend.
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Cécile Girard

a month ago
★★★★★ 5/5
Excellent Thai tea + strong WiFi + roaming friendly cat = great study spot.
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Gabriela Swanson

2 months ago
★★★★★ 5/5
Great coffee and fun art. Definitely going back.
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Ally

6 months ago
★★★★☆ 4/5
What a cool spot. Quirky, artsy and cozy. Feels like a gamer Sci fi living room. Unique Java speciality drinks with equally unique bites. I appreciated the chalked up bathroom, local art on walls and games in book shelves. Had a delicious bite and crafted drink.
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Daniel Amato

a year ago
★★★★★ 5/5
I ordered the Doctor and thoroughly enjoyed it, iced. The hazelnut was the perfect amount. My wife ordered the holy grail and enjoyed hers as well. There are plenty of interesting pieces of art on the wall available for purchase by local artists. Also, several bookshelves are lined with books and board games for customers to enjoy.
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JUSTIN B

a year ago
★★★★★ 5/5
This is a really great coffee shop, and it has an amazing atmosphere. They have all this this artwork all over the walls, which is for sale, from local artists, I assume. We really enjoyed our drinks too, and the barista was very nice. Everything was so colorful in there, and they have a lot if board games.
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Nigel Reyes

a year ago
★★★★★ 5/5
Cozy, geeky café with pop culture themed specialty drinks. E.g. The Doctor. A lovely retreat to study or relax in, and a space to meet friends for table top games. I'd be a regular if I lived in the area.
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Ken N.

a year ago
★★★★★ 5/5
I actually come here very frequently throughout the week - all the staff are super kind and helpful! I highly recommend supporting this dainty and ‘nerdy’ cafe. It’s a great place to study or chat with tea, coffee, pastries, and more..
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J. Brodie LeBlue

5 years ago
★★★★★ 5/5
The Rook Cafe is nearby to my home, and it's a great place to chill with an interesting coffee menu. My favorite drink of theirs is the Holy Grail, but today I tried their lavender beverage (the name escapes me), which was pretty good if a little too much lavender. They have board games you can borrow, as well as a fair amount of local art work. The bathroom is quite interesting. It is provided with chalk for you to write messages, in addition to a free condom dispenser. One of the baristas, Christopher Jones, was playing the Cowboy Bebop soundtrack, so you know if he's there the service will be friendly and the music legit. There's a lot to like about this unassuming but brilliant cafe!
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