Cafe Envie & Espresso Bar

This place has it all.Coffee? Theyve got it.Breakfast pastries, brunch, or desserts? Yep, those too.Beer? They have that.Cocktail bar? Yep!I got the Decatur burger- the first time Ive ever had brie, bacon & arugula on a burger. I do not traditionally like arugula, but the spice it added to the creaminess of the brie was divine!Stumbled upon this gem before Krewe du Vieuw, and this will surely be a staple for us!

EDIT : so it dawned on me late in the night that maybe this is more of a local owned spot(that's good if so) that isn't taking to tourists or travelers and perhaps they don't want a certain element so they're more aggressively unwelcoming to new faces. And I can get that! Here's the review before the above Awareness dropped: The beautiful concierge at the hotel recommended I walk the 17 min to this new espresso bar. It was nice out, chilly enough for a brisk walk. All the people along the walk were interactive and fun and the energy shifted when I walked into Envie. I had to write a review because I regret going in there. The girl with the floppy lavender hair just stared at me flatly while I excitedly asked about the menu. ZERO energy and I'd even later realize it was negative energy as she was able to feign a smiley voice for the other guests - but all she could do with me was give me glares as if I historically harmed her or something. It was weird. But in the candy store up the street I noticed another lady who acted like I didn't exist as she picked pralines right next to where I was choosing them. Sooo.. I walked back wondering if there was some racial tension here in NOLA. I'm indigenous to America so I'm always confused when people who recently settled here are rude or nasty to me based only on appearance. Nonetheless I ordered. I made my own sandwich panini .. the prosciutto was hard so the quality wasn't that great and the Brie was nonexistent. I think those with the bacon jam would've been delicious but they were cheap on the more expensive ingredients like cheese.. and melted cheese makes a panini. The hash brown side was cold bland and probably frozen and just microwaved. I was starving. Had been fasting since yesterday while traveling to get here to eat something delicious. The cook was kind. Mostly the workers look lifeless dead in the eyes and long in the face. Just miserable. And non responsive to cheerfulness. And color seemed to annoy their bland landscape. The coffee was delicious. Got the kings cake cocktail hot. Haven't had coffee in a month and it was work it. 31$ for that panini, cold hash, and coffee. $1.05 to top off with chicory There are nicer places with nicer people and we need to reward places that are happy to see all customers not certain ones over others. Hope mgmt sees this post and reflects on what all that was. Chef was nice to me when he delivered plate. Toxic workplace vibes.

Right on time, right on point. Their traditional breakfast is worth taking the time to pause. Put your laptop away* and enjoy this delightful spot on the edge of the quarter. Service was quick, friendly and able to handle whatever you need(their menu already covers it all). The corner location with indoor/outdoor seating in the shadow of the old U.S. Mint is just right and close to Frenchman St, French Market and the Marigny.Now on my list of required stops when in NOLA*you can sit with your laptop and work here with a cup of coffee pretty much as long as you want, I just don't recommend it.

Great breakfast. We sat the bar it was busy. You order upfront and your order is brought to you. Very good chai tea. It was good simple breakfast. Very busy line was out the door. It me a Paris type of vibe people were very nice. Dog friendly.

What a Gem me the wife ran across we really were in the mood for a spiked coffee! We searched the web a little bit and Cafe Envie popped up. Boy was it a treat I got the GutterPunk and my wife got the Fireball Mocha both great. I got really surprised it had a little bite from the alcohol but that's all good in NOLA! It's a nice stop for you to start your day walking around the French Quarter. You are definitely going to have a pep in your step. They have un spiked coffee as well. I also got the avocado Bagel with a side of bacon, it was excellent wasn't too heavy and really refreshing. If you want to have an awesome day start it here!

This coffee shop is great! It is so New Orleans and a French Quarter gem. They have a coffee mixed with alcohol and a full breakfast menu. What more can you ask for?! I had the bagel and lox since I have been on a kick for a while now, and it was pretty darn good. I also had a Mardi Gras latte and it tasted really good. It didn't have that fake sort of chemical flavors that some of the king cake lattes have. This one was cinnamony and good!The first-time I came here, I did get the hot Irish cream, which is basically an Irish coffee. So good! Hot Irish coffees seems to be rare around the French Quarter since Erin Rose is famous for their frozen ones. I prefer mine hot even if it is a million degrees out. Anyway, I love this place. They are doing everything right here and I would recommend them to anyone looking for a good boozy, breakfast to start their day with!

Great little coffee shop in the French Quarter with both inside and outside seating. The cappuccino, as well as the food, is excellent. Delicious desserts. Friendly staff. A great place to relax and people watch.

Danish and Envie breakfast sandwich were delicious. Ordering is quick. Seating is limited. We would return during our stay.

I was in-between meals, and needed an afternoon snack, and Cafe Envie was just a block from my hotel. It's a nice room, but it wasn't particularly cozy. The best thing about this place is it's open early in the morning and late at night, so if you need a coffee fix or a drink, it's there for you. I had a cafe au lait and a slice of cheesecake (they were pretty much out of breakfast pastries), which were both fine but not swoon-worthy.

What a classic old style Coffee House with great cappuccino, Latte's and food. I highly recommend sitting on the sidewalk and watch the world go by.