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Spitfire Coffee
(Now Closed)Coffee Shop$$$$
French Quarter, New Orleans
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Andrew ErnstNovember 20, 2014Consistently good cappuccino and lattes throughout the week I was visiting. Get a punch card and the seventh drink is on the house. Best coffee experience in the French Quarter
Adrian PhillipsMay 14, 2015Fantastic little coffee bar in the quarter featuring espresso, cold brew and pour over. Try the habanero mocha iced for a great drink with a little kick. The guys are really helpful so ask questions!
Marigny9January 11, 2017This tiny shop serves the best coffee you'll find in the FQ, with incredible attention to detail. Coffees by Panther, Cream Coffee Roasters, BeanFruit, Passion House, Coava & Extracto Coffee Roasters.
Excellent espresso from a rotating cast of roasters from around the country. If you're into third-wave coffee, this is place to go. Currently pulling: Passion House from Chicago. It's excellent.
Chris WongDecember 11, 2018Folks in the Quarter can get their pour-over fix at this tiny joint with a sleek modern vibe and pour-over bar. They also have legit espresso drinks. Plan to take your drink to go, because tiny.
Ben MackeyNovember 4, 2019I’m not usually a fan of flavoured espressos, but the Las Tres Flores is 100% worth trying. Such a beautiful blend of coffee and floral flavours.
Chris H.December 2, 2017The Cortado Cubano is delicious, well balanced, and smooth. The best coffee in the quarter.
Wayne SurberFebruary 5, 2015Becca welcomed us to New Orleans with a great selection of coffees for us to wake up to. If you are into espresso drinks, from espresso to flat whites or prefer pour overs, this is the place.
Natasha MaytonAugust 18, 2017Nice crew, cool atmosphere, great coffee. I picked it based on Yelp & Foursquare reviews. I wasn't disappointed.
We came here for coffee every day during our visit to New Orleans, some days we even managed to pop in twice. Great espresso but get a cortado with bitters if you are feeling adventurous.
Tarek PertewFebruary 9, 2015Have yourself the best damn hot chocolate in existence, I reckon. Light, flavorful and naturally sweetened (not a sugar bomb if that's what you're looking for).
Matthew GordonJuly 16, 2015The place is small, but friendly. No decaf espresso, which probably doesn't matter to almost anyone but me. The pour over was excellent. Alas, no wifi. Bring your own.
Ranu RajkarnikarDecember 27, 2013This has to be THE place in the Quarter for good coffee. Latte was perfection. Super friendly staff. Shh, keep it a secret.
Paul NovareseDecember 3, 2018It’s tiny, there’s nowhere to sit, no WiFi and no bathrooms, but the coffee is excellent and the baristas are friendly. Great for a quick recharge.
Sarah SmithNovember 4, 2015Excellent coffee. Small shop so best to get it to go! Expect a small wait as there is only one barista working. Super nice staff overall awesome experience!
JanaMay 7, 2016Their coffee is delicious. They made me one of the best cappuccinos I've ever had and that's saying a lot since I'm from SF.
Zack WilliamsMarch 10, 2019Very stripped back interior with AirCon. Friendly staff and great cortados here! Loved it :)
Veronica PerezAugust 18, 2017The coffee is amazing ! Real specialty coffee. It's more of a grab and go place. No real place to seat and chat or read a book.
elle moNovember 8, 2014Get the Cortado then sweet talk the owner into making another off menu Cortado with mole bitters. Perfection.
Mike KarleskyMarch 19, 2017Their cortado cubano is so nicely balanced in flavor and sweetness. A perfect drink for your afternoon caffeine fix.
Bianca AJune 5, 2018Small coffee spot close to Jackson Square. Perfect for your caffeine fix while wandering the French Quarter! Friendly staff!
KaitlinJune 16, 2015A tiny little place, but wow, they're making bold coffee in there! If you're looking for hand-crafted espresso - this is the spot!
Great coffee! Their cold brewed iced coffee is especially good. Order the Oji - 7-9 hour cold brewing process yields great results.
Megan AllisonApril 29, 2016Flawless macchiato and Kyoto drip in the gross French quarter. Adorable and legit.
Kevin ChangAugust 31, 2014Their espresso is really good, their staffs have a really good knowledge of coffee!
Jen Marquez GinnFebruary 10, 2015If you're an almond milk drinker, rejoice! They've got you covered! Amazing chai latte too. Very spicy.
Gabriel HayesSeptember 28, 2015Awesome iced coffee. Go with the Single Origin Rwanda Yama coffee. A focused and unique flavor.
- Gabriel HayesSeptember 28, 2015Best coffee shop in the French Quarter and one of the best coffees I have had in New Orleans.
Marcin SOctober 29, 2015If you are looking for a good espresso in this americano style coffee country, then that's the place to go.
Sarah ScottApril 25, 2015This place really knows coffee. It's an art. And if you prefer almond milk, then this is the spot for you!
EliseJune 9, 2015Good coffee, the cold brew is amazing. A refreshing change from all of the other French Quarter places!
Kika GMarch 24, 2014Decent pour-over coffee and espresso if you're visiting from NYC and jonesing for something stronger than chicory coffee.
Marcos ChavarríaOctober 2, 2016Great coffee selection. Third wave at it best: coffee pour over on V60.
Peter LadaOctober 27, 2013Pulling Panther beans from Miami. Quite well as well. Espressos are on the longish side at about 1.5-2oz.
Christopher LongOctober 24, 2014Very knowledgeable and helpful staff. They offer excellent coffee pour-over options.
DenetteJuly 27, 2015Go here!! It's teeny but amazing! Alternative milks. Coffee snobs, this is your place!
Stephen LegaultOctober 18, 2014Great cold brewed iced coffee. Perfect thing to get you going and cool you down.
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French Quarter pour over coffee and espresso bar.
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- 9.2
"The iced macchiato with simple syrup is bold and delicious, and the cafe au lait is classically wonderful."
Annie Yonge - 9.1
"Vegan options! Nice staff! The entire place was very cute!"
Lisa Rodriguez - 8.1
"Free WiFi! For drinks, try their praline latte or their granita. You also gotta try their beignets."
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C S - 8.7
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