Trumpet and Drum, Magazine
13 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/NewOrleans17 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Most people recommend Trumpet and Drum on Magazine Street. Several say it works for getting work done, with one praising a back room, though several find it crowded. One picks it for drip and pour-over coffee, one thinks it makes better drinks than a nearby shop, and one calls it solid with good pastries, seasonal drinks and regular events. One names its mushroom pastry as their top pastry.
Address
Trumpet and Drum Coffee House, 3642 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70115
At a glance
- Best for
- Specialty coffee, Work
- Opinions divided
- Yes
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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/LikeYoureSleepy in r/NewOrleans · Sep 2025taste
Thinks Trumpet and Drum, a block over, makes better drinks.
- Recommendsu/NoyzMaker in r/NewOrleans · Jul 2024ambience
Calls it a good option with somewhat more space for working.
- Caveatu/Much_Baseball4025 in r/NewOrleans · Oct 2026ambience
Advises against going; finds it far too crowded.
- Mixedu/beatrixxkittenn in r/NewOrleans · Sep 2025ambience
Has been in and likes the vibe, but sticks with their usual spot.
- Recommendsu/123a21 in r/NewOrleans · Mar 2026
Suggests giving it a try.
- Recommendsu/amorouslight in r/NewOrleans · Aug 2025taste
Names its mushroom pastry as their top pastry overall, noting it's a coffee shop.
- Recommendsu/timtrump in r/NewOrleans · Jul 2024
Includes it in a list of recommended coffee and work spots.
- Recommendsu/youraveragewhitegirI in r/NewOrleans · Mar 2026
Calls it solid, with good pastries, seasonal drinks and regular events.
Show all 17 cited comments
- Recommendsu/Low-Okra3598 in r/NewOrleans · Oct 2026
Suggests this Magazine spot as a place to go.
- Recommendsu/Ok_Fan_7853 in r/NewOrleans · Jan 2026ambience
Recommended for working when a table is available.
- Recommendsu/DirtiestOfKurts in r/NewOrleans · Sep 2024taste
Picks Trumpet & Drum for its drip and pour-over coffee.
- Recommendsu/AppleJacksInTheBox in r/NewOrleans · Jul 2024ambience
Agrees with the suggestion and says they love the atmosphere there.
- Caveatu/SonofTreehorn in r/NewOrleans · Oct 2026ambience
Says they have never found an open seat there.
- Mixedu/Feikert87 in r/NewOrleans · Oct 2026ambience
Advises arriving early since tables fill up; plenty of people work there.
- Recommendsu/tendervittles77 in r/NewOrleans · Jul 2025ambience
Says a morning of work in a back room felt lovely.
- Recommendsu/WhoDatWhoDidnt in r/NewOrleans · Sep 2024
Says they love Trumpet & Drum.
- Recommendsu/IamZeebo in r/NewOrleans · Mar 2026
Suggests it as an option on Magazine.
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Details last checked 13 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.