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Petite Clouet Café, nestled in the charming Bywater neighborhood of New Orleans, has quickly garnered a reputation as a local gem. This delightful coffee shop offers a cozy atmosphere with both indoor and outdoor seating, making it an ideal spot for remote work or casual hangouts. Patrons rave about the high-quality beverages, particularly highlighting the Dirty Chai and Iced Chai Latte as standouts. The balance of spices in the Dirty Chai has captivated many visitors, adding to the café's allure. In addition to coffee, Petite Clouet features a selection of locally sourced pastries and light bites that, while good, some feel don't quite match the drink quality. However, the ambiance makes up for it, with friendly staff and a welcoming vibe that encourages linger. The presence of friendly locals, alongside pet dogs, enhances the café's charm, creating a community feel. Although seating can sometimes be limited during peak hours due to its popularity, the café’s inviting energy and the pleasure of enjoying a well-crafted beverage make it worth the wait. With outdoor seating perfect for sunny days and good Wi-Fi for working, Petite Clouet embodies the best of New Orleans' café culture and is a must-visit for coffee enthusiasts and casual visitors alike.Photos
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Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Delivery
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great tea selection
- Serves local specialty
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Solo dining
- Good for working on laptop
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Quiet
- Trendy
Crowd
- Tourists
Reviews for Petite Clouet Café
Review highlights
Based on 204 reviewsPetite Clouet Café is widely appreciated for its warm, inviting atmosphere that blends well with the vibrant Bywater neighborhood vibe. Customers frequently highlight the café’s friendly and attentive staff, creating a welcoming environment for both locals and visitors. The coffee shop offers a variety of high-quality beverages and freshly sourced pastries, which are often praised for their flavor and uniqueness. The spacious indoor and outdoor seating, along with comfortable areas ideal for working or relaxing, contributes to its appeal. Some patrons note occasional crowding during peak times, which may limit seating availability, but this is generally seen as a testament to its popularity rather than a drawback. Overall, Petite Clouet Café is valued for its excellent service, cozy ambiance, and community-focused charm.
Can get over-run with tourist groups and remote workers to where there is no where to sit inside. Which I say not in a negative way towards the business, just can be frustrating at times when you want to chill and there’s no where to sit. Just know you may have to wait for a seat to open up when they are busy... other times there’s plenty of spots. Just a flip-of-the-coin! Staff are always friendly, the place is cute and plenty of doggos. Pastries are good but not amazing like the drinks. Dirty Chai is hands down the best i’ve had in town- spice is balanced PERFECTLY (please never change it lol). I have been to a good portion of the coffee shops in the city- this is in my opinion one of the best. Can’t speak to the food in the fridge as I haven’t tried any. Overall a bit expensive, but you can tell it’s due to the care they put into the ingredients and shop itself. Highly recommend!!
If you're in Bywater and need caffeine or a nice place to work or read, go to Petite Clouet Cafe, a spacious corner cafe with indoor and outdoor seating. Stopping in for caffeine, my wife enjoyed the iced peach tea and I loved the iced chai latte. Service was excellent and quick!
One of our favorite spots in the city!!! This place feels like home, with good coffee, good energy, and good people to match. The pastries and small plates are locally sourced and are incredible! All human and pup visitors are so friendly, the space is so welcoming and cozy, and the staff is incredibly kind. Good wifi for working, comfy couches for reading, great outdoor seating for sunshine. And the best happy hour for your afternoon pick me up. My pup’s favorite home away from home, we love this space!
It’s a dog’s world and believe me, and there is one who reigns as the Queen of Petite Clouet! Morning coffee & pastries at Petite Clouet to start your day. A local coffee and tea house offers a quaint workspace and latte breakout space. I rather like the almond croissants and mint ice tea!
One of my favorite spots in the city! Great selection of fresh pastry and beverages. Awesome atmosphere to work or hang out. Today they had a special blueberry matcha latte - that was excellent! Very friendly staff.
I stumbled into this cute little cafe while looking for a place that would be open early for a coffee. It has such a warm, open, bright atmosphere. The baristas were so lovely. I can't stand visiting cafes with pretentious baristas who can't be bothered to welcome their guests. I ordered a single shot latte and my husband ordered a triple shot latte and I must say this place knows how to pull an excellent espresso shot. Will happily come back here again when we're in town.
Great little coffee shop with really good coffee and a great selection of snacks. The macha latte with oat milk is delicious also. Love the egg and cheese croissant as well as the breakfast croissant, you need to microwave it yourself though. They have Tacos from Rosalita's too. Seems to get very busy so you might struggle with a place to sit at times
Extremelyyy friendly staff, so joyful, adorable, welcoming, genuine, put a smile on your face when you’re having a bad day. Oat flat white was good, and loved having a vegan banana bread option! Super affordable too (compared to where I currently live in Miami haha)
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Opening hours
- Monday 07:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Tuesday 07:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Wednesday 07:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Thursday 07:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Friday 07:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Saturday 07:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Sunday (Today) 07:00 AM - 05:00 PM
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