Warm interior of Steeles Cafe Nola with elegant café seating

Est. New Orleans

Pour yourself into the heart of the French Quarter

From the first pour of a single-origin espresso to the last call of an evening cocktail, Steeles Cafe Nola is where New Orleans hospitality meets refined craft.

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Elegant café interior at Steeles with classic New Orleans architecture

Our Story

A tradition of warmth on Esplanade

Steeles Cafe Nola was born from a simple conviction: that the best moments happen when good coffee, honest conversation, and the unmistakable rhythm of New Orleans collide. Perched along the storied Esplanade Avenue, we've become a quiet anchor in a neighborhood that pulses with history.

Every cup is pulled with intention. Every pastry is baked fresh each morning. And every evening, as the sun dips behind the oaks, our bar transforms — the espresso machine steps aside for handcrafted cocktails that honor the city's long relationship with the night.

Daily

Open seven days

Fresh

Baked each morning

Local

Sourced nearby

What We Serve

From morning pour to last call

Two worlds, one space — our menu evolves with the hours, but the standard never changes.

Morning Coffee

Single-origin espressos, velvety lattes, and classic New Orleans café au lait — pulled fresh and served with the care it deserves.

Open until close

Fresh Pastries

Croissants, beignets, and seasonal tarts baked in-house each morning — the kind of thing that makes you slow down and savor the day.

Baked daily

Evening Cocktails

As dusk settles, our bar takes over — Sazeracs, Hurricanes, and original creations crafted with Louisiana spirits and old-world technique.

Served until close

The Space

Where every detail feels intentional

High ceilings, warm wood, and the soft hum of conversation — Steeles is designed for lingering.

Elegant dining area at Steeles Cafe with classic décor
Craft cocktails being prepared at the Steeles bar
Sunlit morning at Steeles Cafe with coffee and pastries

"The kind of place where you arrive for a coffee and leave with the whole afternoon unspooled in front of you."

Find Us

Come as you are

3443 Esplanade Ave

New Orleans, LA 70119-2916

(504) 510-0739

Call to reserve a table

Hours

Monday – Friday 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sunday 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
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