Cherry Coffee

Cherry Coffee is a kiosk inside Stein’s deli. The coffee is on par with Hivolt: great coffee and beautiful latte art. It is also only a 5 minute walk to Hivolt. You can easily try coffee at both places to compare and contrast.
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Another NOLA neighborhood gem. Large open space, with cool art and room décor. A curated selection of single origin coffee, placed on the counter for your smelling pleasure and curiosity. Lauren, owner, is charming and personable, coffee is prepared with great care and attention to detail.

Lauren does not mess around when it comes to coffee. Seriously. Go there and you will see.
The coffee-​obsessed will not be disappointed.

Cherry makes my top ten for coffee in the city, possibly top five. Always excellent cortados and lattes. Got bad milk once in a coffee to go, but they made up for it next time I came. Friendly and conveniently located inside Steins, which was weak for coffee before Cherry.

The product is great, but the service could really use some work. Today I was in Stein’s grabbing a bagel and decided to get a coffee while I waited. The barista carried on a personal conversation with a man right in front of me while I was clearly trying to order a coffee — this went on for five minutes while I moved around, trying to make eye contact with her so I could have my order taken! A woman caught my eye from across the room and literally mouthed out «what the fuck?» Everyone noticed how rude it was. If I’m trying to patronize your business, I don’t want to have to hunt you down to order a drink. When I finally got to order, I asked for a black coffee, no milk and she promptly handed me a coffee with milk in it. Chalk it up to an off day, I guess.
I’m still giving it three stars because I’ve had other, more pleasant experiences in the past, and because the coffee is undeniably really solid.

Top-​notch beans freshly ground and brewed by a knowledgable, friendly, unpretentious barista. Cherry Coffee can’t be beat. And don’t forget to grab a bag of beans yourself; Lauren keeps a fresh stock of the best coffees available from small roasters across the country.

This is not really a coffee shop, it is a coffee kiosk inside a general store.
A friend of mine recommended this place to me; and stated it was the best coffee in New Orleans.
Being a coffee lover & connoisseur I put it on my list, and went there one moanin’…
I was a little confused at first until I realized it was a separate kiosk. There was a pretty long line, moving pain fully slow, it wasn’t real organized… (now the review rating is going down)… it was also very crowded, people sitting at tables who were patrons of the general store, then people there separately just for the coffee… people bumping into each other «excuse me» as they were separating themselves from general store patrons to cherry coffee patrons… «Let me get by your to get some milk and sugar»… «pass the ketchup for my breakfast sandwich…» hungh…
So I figured; okay this is going to be good.
Finally got the coffee… meh. it was fine. was it all the hype? absolutely not.
Would I recommend it? Unless you were in the general store (Stein’s Deli) for something /​as a matter of convenience, no I would not.
It was standard. Nothing extraordinary.
If you want the best go to Mojo on Freret.

Espresso always on point. Lauren really knows her coffee. I mean, really knows her coffee! Her true passion for roasting and brewing couldn’t be more obvious.
Ok, coffee awesomely delicious … Service and product consistency is perfection!
Lauren operates with such precision. Grind has to be the exact size and consistency, weight has to be spot on. You won’t be disappointed.
I am looking forward to having Cherry Coffee in my life forever

A friend of mine was visiting from out of town, and being the huge coffee fiend that he is, he had compiled a list of different coffee places to try. One of the places on the list was Cherry Coffee, and since we had just had lunch a block away, we decided to check it out.
Cherry Coffee isn’t even a coffee shop, but a stand located inside of Stein’s Deli and Market. I walked up and ordered and iced coffee and it was really good with a lot of flavor and just enough «kick». Admittedly, Cherry has their work cut out for them; District Donuts is right next door and their coffee is really good as well, but this little stand seems to be holding it’s own.
I would love to know if the owner has any plans to open a «brick and mortar» coffee shop in a different location. From what I could tell, she is doing just fine here. Cherry probably wouldn’t be my first choice for coffee in the city, but it does a good job in a java heavy landscape.

Just when you thought Stein’s couldn’t get more awesome, along comes Cherry Coffee. The coolest sandwich shop in the city plus the coolest coffee shop in the city equals a whole lotta awesome.
Cherry Coffee is a pop up in Stein’s but like a previous reviewer mentioned, I wouldn’t count on Lauren being there too long before she has her own place. I’ve had an iced and frozen coffee here and they were both great. Don’t be surprised if she remembers your name after only one visit. Her coffee is wonderful, she is such a sweetheart and the service is perfect. Win, win, win.
Well, would you look at that. It’s coffee o’clock.

Thanks to Unilocal Elite Angie T. or else I never would’ve known about Cherry Coffee. It’s a cute little coffee stand in Stein’s Deli. If you arrive before noon you’ll more often than not be able to enjoy your coffee while chilling in the restaurant (which you will then be tempted into buying a sandwich, #factoflife)
I ordered a large mocha for $ 5. The menu is simple and to the point, and that’s good because I’m no skinny soy latte with a splash of splenda kinda lady. The espresso is good, like real good. Definitely comparable to my favorite coffee shops in town (CC’s you’re losin’ me, brah!). I’m finally starting to realize what good coffee is in this town, and whereas I love to dilute it with a tablespoon of chocolate syrup, places like Cherry Coffee is doing an amazing job of keeping that amazing coffee/​espresso flavor present, even in a mocha.
The barista was very very pleasant, and I hope to come back around and enjoy a great mocha again from her, and one day, in her own joint… only because it being in Stein’s will cause me to continue to buy their delicious sandwiches and gazpacho and stay for hours at a time. ;)

Iced coffee is cold brewed, almost put cream in it but doesn’t need it; so good! I’m so glad we wandered by.

Adorable coffee kiosk inside Stein’s deli. The coffee is delicious and the designs in the lattes are a lovely touch.
My visit to Cherry coincided with my lunch at Stein’s, so I waited in line at the sandwich counter, ordered lunch, and walked up to the Barista at Cherry. She kindly took my order and quickly prepared my beverage, which was was served in a paper cup. No big deal, but there were awesome, heavy mugs and saucers right in front of me which I would have much preferred to drink out of. I understand to-​go cups, but if you intend to give me one, you should ask.
They take cards (square reader), but be kind and bring cash.
Bottom Line: best little coffee stop on magazine

Some folks still respect the details, the value of the time it takes to do things the right way. On a four-​day visit, we stopped in three times for Espresso. Nothing suits a New Orleans visit better than good coffee. Served by friendly engaging folks who don’t mind telling you about their beans, they can also recommend a sandwich at Stein’s, the Deli that houses the supernaturally good coffee kiosk.

Quite simply, some of the best espresso and iced coffee I have ever had. I was in NOLA for four days and I came here three times. I like coffee; so I also visited two other coffee shops while in town and based on my limited experience I’m confidant Cherry pulls the best shots in the city.
The baristas are friendly and knowledgable, they were awesome.
Check it out, this place is a gem.

As you walk into Stein’s, you will notice on a tiny wooden kiosk with an espresso machine, this is the new and awesome Cherry Coffee. It was started by someone who thought they could make a better tasting coffee than the other shops around this area. They’re definitely giving them a run for their money! Cherry Coffee is like the coffee version of small batch whiskey and micro-​brews. The coffee is handcrafted and detail is given to every aspect of the brewing process. I mean they make their own vanilla extract for their iced coffee! And the price for said iced coffee is similar to the other shops around this area.
Usually when I come in, there is no line and it’s easy for me to get my coffee and head to work without being late. Usually that’s not the case because I stay and chat with the barista. They are always smiling, happy to be there, and happy to serve you.

Cherry Coffee is a great spot to drop by and grab a properly pulled shot of espresso made with quality beans from all over the world. Cherry is not a foam-​spooner, not a milk-​scalder, not an angry sad or blank face. I have started coming to this spot 5 times a week, and it meets several critical needs. Before 11am, parking is criminally easy to find, the barista obviously loves what she is doing, she continuously sources new beans that are processed in natural ways (just google it, ok? Jesus) from all over the globe, and her croissants and scones are never stale (no baked goods at the coffee counter. She’s a coffee nerd, for godsakes, not a pastry chef. Just drink her coffee).
An added plus is the fact that Cherry is inside Stein’s Deli (don’t read Stein’s Unilocal reviews. Trust me, it’s a fantastic place).
Cherry has cold brew coffee and various beans to enjoy as a pour-​over, and if you really think you’re awesome you can buy some bad-​ass tools and fantastic, fresh beans to make your own pour-​over at home.

Ok, I admit it. I only stopped here because I want to be like Über Unilocaler John L. H. (JK). However, I will admit that when I saw his ROTD for Cherry Coffee, and just happened to already be on Magazine Street, I made a beeline for this newly opened coffee shop.
This very small /​quaint coffee shop is located inside of Stein’s Deli, and as as soon as you walk in the door, take an immediate left or you’ll walk right past it; as it has a very small footprint within this store.
But don’t let the size fool you. Lauren, the owner /​barista is serving up some fine coffee. Since it was a hot day today, and nearly 12:00 noon, I opted not to try a hot coffee or latte and instead get an iced coffee. I usually don’t «do» iced coffees, but this one definitely hit the spot. I like my coffee a little sweet, so I added a splash of half & half & 2 Splendas. Perfection!
Looking forward to trying a cup of the hot stuff in the very near future.

Delicious!
A charming barista who knows her stuff. My cappuccino looked and tasted great. I was a little confused at first, because I thought it was a separate biz instead of a pop-​up. I’m sure as time goes by, she’ll have her own deali-​o!

I may have just discovered my new go-​to coffee spot.
Early yesterday I was driving down Magazine Street and noticed sign outside of Stein’s that advertised a new coffee shop. Always on the lookout for new places to try, I parked in Stein’s lot and headed inside.
Because it was inside of another business I did not expect such a variety of offerings.
I decided to start with an iced coffee. Prior to adding sweetener, I took a sip. I am quite glad that I did as this was the best iced coffee I had ever tasted. I am not sure how she did it, but the owner was able to do what no other coffee purveyor has done. It was so well brewed that it did not need anything other than ice.
Because I wanted to see what else this new shop could do, I ordered a latte. While not a huge fan of lattes in general, I realize it takes a certain skill to make designs in the froth. My design was heart which was very fitting since I now love this shop.
The owner is also the barista and besides making an excellent cup of coffee, she is very friendly and knowledgeable. I thoroughly enjoyed standing around drinking my coffee and talking with her about her business.
Don’t be put off by the fact that the shop is inside of another business. The concept works very well. Because Stein’s has lots of tables, you could get a coffee, sit down and work or study. Then when lunchtime rolls around, order a sandwich and continue working.
I really liked Cherry Coffee. If you are looking for an excellent cup of coffee and incredibly friendly service, i encourage you to check it out.