Wednesday, May 12, 2010

Rue De La Course

Rue De La Course, 3121 Magazine St.This is one of two rue locations. This one seems to cultivate more of a surly attitude in its servers; perhaps they hope that if you feel lucky even to be able to order a beverage, you will not take the shop for granted and will come back. The ambience is quite pleasant, with high ceilings, a french/european sensibility, ceiling fans to keep the space cool and piped-in classical music. There is plenty of outside seating, which is always in demand in this very popular stretch of magazine street. The restrooms are spacious and clean. The hours are as expansive as any coffee shop in the city; it opens at 6:30 a.m.weekdays and 7 a.m. on weekends, and it is open until 11 p.m. Cash only.
Ratings
Food
Carol: 8.5 (lots of variety) Michele: 9
Ambience
Carol: 9 (a tad noisy) Michele: 10
Beverages
Carol: 9 Michele: 10
Convenience
Carol: 9 (park past the river side of magazine) Michele: 6
Service
Carol: 7 Michele: 7
Prices
Carol: beverages 9, food 6; Michele: beverages 9, food 7
Retail opportunities
Carol: 7 Michele: 8

Refuel

This little spot just off the river gets high marks from both of us.
The servers are clearly pleased to be there and ready to help. The
atmosphere is pleasant and the beverages are quite good; the coffee
has a fresh-ground flavor and the tea is served with the water piping
hot, not the case everywhere. There is limited outdoor seating but the
cafe has a terrific selection of interesting artwork on the walls.
Parking is a big issue. There is a nice selection of lunch and brunch
items, bagels and the like, although the prices are a bit stiff. One
big drawback is its closing hour: 3 p.m.

Refuel is open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. and
Saturday and Sunday from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. It is located at 8124
Hampson St.
Ratings
Food
Carol: x8 Michele: x9
Atmosphere
Carol: 8 Michele: 9
Beverages
Carol: (Coffee)10 Michele: (Tea) 10
Convenience
Carol: 6 Michele: 5
Service
Carol: 9 Michele: 10
Prices
Carol: 10 beverages; 5 food Michele: 10 beverages; 6 food
Retail Opportunities
Carol: 5 Michele: 3
Recommendation: Next chance you have visit the Refuel Cafe!!


Sunday, May 2, 2010

New Orleans Coffee Shop Ratings Coming Soon!

Every week we (Carol and Michele) visit a different coffee shop and we will record our impressions here.