Dovetail Bar
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Dovetail Bar

201 N Rampart St, New Orleans, LA

★★★★★4.8(190 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

Dovetail Bar is a wonderfully unpretentious spot where serious coffee and craft cocktails coexist under one roof, with a staff (particularly the bartender Mel) who treats each drink like it deserves real care and attention. The place has genuine New Orleans soul—you might wander in on a weeknight to find the owner Harry grilling smash burgers outside, and locals vouching that the espresso-focused coffee and creative cocktails are genuinely excellent, not just Instagram-worthy. It's the kind of place that's equally good for a morning coffee date or an evening drink, with an ambiance and hospitality that keeps people coming back as their favorite in the city.

What to expect

Specialty drinksLight foodLate nightsSignature drinksEspresso focusedSlow sitTraditional drinksMeetings

Google Reviews

Matthew Buckley
★★★★★2 months ago

Come here for a coffee or a cocktail. An absolute vibe of a place. Wander in on a weeknight and you might find Harry outside making the most delicious smash burger. Staff is friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable. Great for conversation. Definitely a must try if you like to drink. I recommend the Toulouse daiquiri or the Turkish mocha!

Christine Thomas
★★★★★3 months ago

The cocktails made by MEL the male bartender I would pay $20 plus. The female bartender was so sweet but I feel like she has a lot more to learn. Mel made my cocktail with cars and time and I feel like the cocktail she made me should be $5. It wasn’t as pleasant or as good as his. But hey that’s okay, it takes time to learn the craft and will give it another go next time we’re in tow because of Mel.

Daren Moody, Jr.
★★★★★4 months ago

…easily my favorite coffee shop that I’ve visited, in New Orleans. The ambiance and service are both wonderful! The quality of the coffee is excellent - highly recommended.

Donny Courtney
★★★★★7 months ago

We had some really good drinks (thanks Mel!) and he (and a customer- Phil) provided some great dinner recommendations.

Douglas M
★★★★★8 months ago

Excellent bar, the best our group experienced during our whole trip through New Orleans!! The service was great with the bar staff showing the drinks as they crafted them to perfection! The drinks are some pf the best Ive ever had with the layers of ingredients all working together and not simply being covered up by another. Fair warning they don't skimp on the alcohol!

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