Rue de la Course, Oak Carrollton
15 people recommendvia r/NewOrleans, r/AskNOLA16 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Most people recommend Rue de la Course, which has several shops; the location shown is the corner shop at Oak and Carrollton, set in a former bank building, which most who name one mean. Many say it works for studying or working, and several say it is quiet. A couple praise its spacious layout, and one notes its balcony. One says it is quiet only on weekdays, with weekends full and loud.
Address
Rue De La Course, 1140 S Carrollton Ave, New Orleans, LA 70118
At a glance
- Best for
- Work, Quiet
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Other places on this map closest to Rue de la Course, Oak Carrollton, 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/Mattias504 in r/NewOrleans · Oct 2026
Named as a study spot in answer to the question.
- Recommendsu/RIP_Soulja_Slim in r/NewOrleans · Sep 2025ambience
Usually quiet with good coffee and reliable wifi; rarely too packed to get a table.
- Recommendsu/timtrump in r/NewOrleans · Jul 2024
Includes it in a list of recommended coffee and work spots.
- Recommendsu/Hididdlydoderino in r/NewOrleans · Jul 2024ambience
Says it fits the request, with fairly loud classical music and heavy foot traffic.
- Recommendsu/the_bear_jew_75_ in r/NewOrleans · Aug 2025ambience
Feels the corner location is better for lingering, with more room and a less cramped feel.
- Recommendsu/Efficient-Ride2039 in r/NewOrleans · Oct 2026ambience
Calls it a great spot that stays quiet.
- Mixedu/pinkplease in r/NewOrleans · Sep 2025ambience
Quiet only on weekdays; weekends have been full and loud with study groups, though weekday window seats are lovely.
- Recommendsu/Wall-Florist in r/NewOrleans · Aug 2025
Suggests Rue, noting its balcony means you're less likely to tie up high-turnover seating.
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- Recommendsu/mvanvrancken in r/NewOrleans · Feb 2026
Asks if the Oak and Carrollton spot still exists and says they used to love it.
- Recommendsu/dontfeartheringo in r/AskNOLA · May 2025
Grabs a coffee there on streetcar trips before heading back downtown.
- Recommendsu/CommonPurpose in r/NewOrleans · Feb 2026ambience
Praises the location's setting inside a historic former bank building.
- Recommendsu/DPileatus in r/NewOrleans · Feb 2026
Calls this the best coffee shop they have experienced, speaking of it in the past tense.
- Recommendsu/weinthenolababy in r/AskNOLA · Dec 2025
Named as an Oak Street option when answering the coffee shop and bookstore question.
- Recommendsu/Feikert87 in r/NewOrleans · Sep 2025ambience
Describes the space as spacious and mentions an upstairs seating area.
- Recommendsu/Chinaski1979 in r/NewOrleans · Oct 2026ambience
Says the calm classical music makes it pleasant for working.
- Recommendsu/Due_Blacksmith_6014 in r/NewOrleans · Sep 2026
Named as a suggestion on South Carrollton in Uptown.
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Details last checked 13 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.