Hey! Cafe, Greenway
30 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/NewOrleans, r/AskNOLA30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 12 threads.
What people say, in short
Most people recommend Hey! Cafe, and many praise its coffee, with one calling it the best coffee spot in town. The location shown is the Lafitte Greenway shop; one commenter also mentions a newer Derbigny location. Several point to its beans for home brewing, and one calls a large bag the best local value they have found. Two warn about the drinks: one says the espresso often tastes burnt and another called a cappuccino the worst they have had. Two say the quality is inconsistent.
Address
HEY Coffee Co., 2606 St Louis St, New Orleans, LA 70119
At a glance
- Best for
- Specialty coffee
- Opinions divided
- Yes
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Other places on this map closest to Hey! Cafe, Greenway, as the crow flies.
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/Shutterbug in r/NewOrleans · Sep 2024
Strongly endorses Hey! Cafe.
- Recommendsu/NoBranch7713 in r/NewOrleans · Jan 2026
Lists Hey among local roasters worth trying for whole beans.
- Recommendsu/ghost1667 in r/NewOrleans · Mar 2024
Names Hey Cafe as a pick alongside Zotz.
- Recommendsu/2_zero_2 in r/NewOrleans · Sep 2026value
Says the Hello Friend bulk bag is the best local value they've found; good for drip or espresso.
- Recommendsu/mister_gator in r/NewOrleans · Jul 2024
Says they are a fan of the newer Derbigny location.
- Recommendsu/toast-points-please in r/NewOrleans · Jan 2026taste
Says Hey Cafe is their only option and praises a fruity, delicious offering.
- Caveatu/chizzled_booty in r/NewOrleans · Mar 2026taste
Says espresso often tastes burnt and inconsistent; gave up after bad lattes.
- Recommendsu/TchoupiFOOLas in r/NewOrleans · Sep 2024
Names Hey! Cafe as a pick.
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- Recommendsu/zizzor23 in r/NewOrleans · Sep 2026
Agrees with the Hey Cafe pick; says it reportedly works directly with Honduran farmers and calls it ethical.
- Recommendsu/West-Painter-7520 in r/NewOrleans · Mar 2026taste
Calls Hey! Cafe the best coffee spot in town.
- Recommendsu/thisdue in r/NewOrleans · Feb 2026
Answers the coffee question with Hey! Coffee.
- Recommendsu/THXello in r/NewOrleans · Jan 2026taste
Says this shop's beans are good and suit their espresso.
- Recommendsu/TheMattCallahan in r/NewOrleans · Sep 2024
Agrees with the praise for Hey! Cafe and its coffee.
- Recommendsu/trashed_past in r/NewOrleans · Sep 2026
Lists Hey Cafe among the options for beans and says it sells from a storefront.
- Recommendsu/BigDoggyBarabas1 in r/AskNOLA · Jan 2026variety
Favors Hey! among many options; says it brings in and roasts unusual varieties.
- Recommendsu/physedka in r/AskNOLA · Dec 2024taste
Lists it among local roasters that use top-quality beans.
- Recommendsu/BetterThanPacino in r/NewOrleans · Mar 2026taste
Says it has a solid cup, especially lattes, though food options are limited.
- Recommendsu/stckhmjndreddit in r/NewOrleans · Mar 2026
Gives a bare shout-out with no detail.
- Recommendsu/Background_Fig_210 in r/NewOrleans · Sep 2024
Ranks Hey third among its picks.
- Recommendsu/jimmy6677 in r/NewOrleans · Mar 2026
Lists it among the roasters they mention.
- Mixedu/rsfrisch in r/NewOrleans · Jan 2026
Calls Hey a good option but a bit tougher to buy from.
- Recommendsu/Sleepy_Lagoooon in r/NewOrleans · Sep 2024
Names Hey as a pick.
- Recommendsu/loose_lucid_elusive4 in r/NewOrleans · Sep 2024
Names Hey in a list of picks.
- Recommendsu/Threedickeddinosaur in r/NewOrleans · Mar 2024taste
Lists this among shops where a person runs the machine, which they say is much better.
- Recommendsu/ughhhfine in r/AskNOLA · Jan 2026taste
Votes for Hey!, noting a greenway spot and many options they find delicious.
- Recommendsu/lapoul in r/AskNOLA · Jan 2026taste
Suggests Hey Cafe's medium-roast Hey Friends beans as dependable for brewing drip and pour-over coffee.
- Recommendsu/Open-Marionberry-194 in r/NewOrleans · Sep 2024
Names Hey Coffee as a pick.
- Recommendsu/Sow_My_Hautes in r/NewOrleans · Mar 2024ambience
Says the Greenway branch has some outdoor seating.
- Caveatu/imcomingelizabeth in r/NewOrleans · Mar 2024taste
Calls the cappuccino the worst they've had, leaving them unsure which local coffee spots are worth it.
- Mixedu/heck_yes_medicine in r/NewOrleans · Mar 2024consistency
Says the drinks are excellent on good days but not always.
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