French Truck Coffee
1200 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA
Crema's Take
“This early-opening French Quarter institution has earned its reputation as New Orleans' beloved coffee destination with a reliably excellent signature cold brew that's become ubiquitous around the city. The skilled espresso work shines through in their cappuccinos and creative signature drinks, while the warm, professional staff—and Instagram-worthy atmosphere—make it equally suited for a quick morning grab or a leisurely sit with your laptop. Whether you're a local fixture or a visitor looking for an authentic New Orleans coffee ritual, French Truck consistently delivers the kind of thoughtful coffee and hospitality that keeps people coming back daily.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused, with creative signature drinks, with a pour-over program, good cold brew. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly spot, quick-grab.
Google Reviews
This was our morning coffee stop every day on our stay in the French quarter! Great cappuccino, wonderful New Orleans iced coffee -minus the simple syrup for me and my daughter loved the Blue Eyes iced tea with lemonade. The staff was always very kind and we felt welcome to sit…
I really enjoyed my New Orleans iced coffee (cold brew with whole milk and simple syrup)! It opens early for the city. Staff was friendly and quick. It you want a cute Instagram worthy coffee shop this may not be the place but you can still get great coffee and a free water on…
This is a lovely respite for a nice break in the French quarter. The service was outstanding and the young man who looked a little bit like Van Gogh was very professional and accommodating when I was there 10/13/25. The cappuccino was outstanding and much better than the bland…
French truck coffee seems to be the popular coffee chain of New Orleans. I’ve ran into so many shops in the area and see everyone with a cup too. The coffee was great. I had one of their unique blends of slow drip. It gave me a lot of energy. They had a lot of unique flavors…
I’ve had the pleasure of visiting various French Truck Coffee locations, and the experience is always reliably excellent! This most recent visit was no exception, despite arriving close to closing time, the staff remained incredibly welcoming and friendly, creating a warm and…
Crema Reviews
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