Rook Cafe - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

Tables so close together we had to fight to get in and out. Barista mumbled so qiuetly i had to ask him What? 3 times. No cream or milk on thebar, no attention paid or no questions about how i wanted it. We basically sat quiet with black coffee for 3 minutes the just left laughing at the stupidity of the entire experience.

Love this place. The king is my favorite cold coffee drink in the city!

this place has the cutest, most comfortable atmosphere. an awesome place to chill and work; the baristas are always welcoming (and super cool-looking). GREAT coffee, but my favorite is their lavender lemonade :) i wanna drop by more for the events they have… open mic night is calling my name!

I typically do not post reviews but my experience today really rubbed me the wrong way. For context, I have been a patron of the rook cafe for over two years and have visited the coffee shop at least 25+ times. Typically, when I come in I find a table (as they are sometimes limited) and then go to the counter to place my order. However, today I sat down to do a little work prior to placing my order and the barista (who I believe may be the owner) walked over to my table to clarify that the wifi is free but only to paying customers. No big deal, I completely get it. However, when I reassured her that I planned to order a drink in about an hour, she legitimately acted as though I was taking advantage of her business and told me it was "not cool" that I would come in and use the wifi without ordering something. I went on to explain that I have never come in and not placed an order only for her to respond "except today" and then proceed to walk away. To be clear, I completely understand having a policy for wifi only being available to paying customers and don't even mind that she felt compelled to remind me (I can't reasonably expect that she would recognize me as a repeat customer). That said, the way she spoke to me and overall dissatisfaction with the timing of my purchase was very off putting. I have high speed wifi at my house and my phone is an unlimited hotspot so I can assure you that I would not travel to your coffee shop just to use your internet. I come in for a change of scenery (I work from home all week) and to enjoy a caffeinated beverage. Also, fun fact: your wifi expenses are the same whether I purchase something the second I walk through the door, an hour and a half after I arrive or if I don't come in at all. Unfortunately, after today's interaction, I likely won't be back. Just a friendly reminder that it's not what you say, but how you say it.

Amazing and delicious. Impressed with the atmosphere and parmesan pesto muffin and unicorn tears. Wow.

Agree with the other reviews that the service and coffee is good, etc but charging vegans and lactose intolerant people (90% of Asians) an extra $1.30 for vegan milk alternatives is not cool. Also bring noise cancelling headphones because there is always a group session (i sat next to four 8 year olds learning how to play D&D) which is fine, but can get loud.

Just a great vibe compared to all the generic coffee shops. Fun coffee names, food was ok.

Best coffee shop in NOLA. Biased, but also true

Super cute, quiet and relaxing coffee shop. Pastries looked great and my drink was delicious. Kind staff.

Lovely coffee. Nice pastries. Fantastic atmosphere.

I've always loved this coffee shop. They have good coffee.

This is a wonderful, quiet shelter away from the madness and bustle of the outside world.

Such a cute place to hang. A bit pricey but I love their collections of games

Atmosphere alone is worth everything completely. 🙏 Totally cozy vibe. Great quiet place for working or journaling. Staff are Friendly and chill. There are boardgames. There are pastries, savory & sweet, alike.

Cozy coffee shop w unique drinks

The barista scares me but I like it

Wish they had frozen options but coffee and tea are good. Open mic on Wednesday night has some good performers.

My favorite little eclectic coffee shop. Funky art adorns the walls, various seating options for work, chatting or just relaxing. Knowledgeable staff creates the best coffee concoctions with chess-themed names. Bonus: chess, open mic and art classes are offered throughout the week.

Great coffee & baked goods! So much art!!! I can’t wait to go back & look at more

Nice and authentic place . Great for small groups play and to get work done. Every Wednesday open microphone with live music .

great spot but it feels like you need a letter of informed consent to order from this place. i tried to order a thai tea and add flavor to it (i know it doesn't need it, i just wanted to try it) and the person behind the counter seemed genuinely put off by the order and started off a sentence like they were going to talk me down from ordering it before they trailed off and started making the drink. when it was handed to me, it was chai with the flavor i had requested instead of thai tea like i'd asked for. i've been turning over in my head since this morning if it was just a mistake because hey, chai, thai, i get how a misunderstanding could occur. but something about the beginnings of talking me down from the order... it felt intentional. i wouldn't be leaving this review without that detail. the whole interaction made me feel stupid and embarrassed to the point where i couldn't do anything but take the drink and walk out.

Love it here. The staff is friendly, and I love to come and get a drink, and find a nook by myself to read. I love seeing people engaged in chess games at the tables around me, and all the art on the walls.

10/10 there is a cat here and it’s made my day 100x better. My husband keeps trying to explain this game to me and I can’t stop looking at this cat whom I love.

Just say yes to Rook. Get the Pawn and sit in the comfy chairs in the window nook. Watch New Orleans go by, you can thank me later.

We had been going to the Rook coffeeshop weekly for a while now. We love the Serenity (limonade/w lavender) so much that we can't try other drinks yet ... They even have limonade or coffe ice cubes! The service is always very kind. The atmosphere is incredible, a feel good place! Definitely recommend.

Great atmosphere and the barista made a fantastic recommendation then crafted it to my liking.

Excellent Thai tea + strong WiFi + roaming friendly cat = great study spot.

J'ai enlevé une étoile à cause de la propreté ! La porte est sale, le contenant de crème que la serveuse nous a donné était sale, le décor est beau mais c'est mal propre...désolé ...le café est très bon par contre...

Great coffee and fun art. Definitely going back.

Exactly what one looks for in a neighborhood coffee shop. They offer coffee at the right strength at the right time! Try em out.

Comfortable, cool ac, friendly staff and delicious iced herbal teas. I’ll be back for sure!

Lovely place with great cool free and nice vibes! Has a fun selection of books to chill with and the cafe smells amazing!

What a cool spot. Quirky, artsy and cozy. Feels like a gamer Sci fi living room. Unique Java speciality drinks with equally unique bites. I appreciated the chalked up bathroom, local art on walls and games in book shelves. Had a delicious bite and crafted drink.

Cool spot, kind barista, excellent coffee

Really good coffee and the employee who made it was so nice and helpful. She even asked my friend what ratio of lemonade to tea she wanted for her drink. 10/10

Really good coffee! I love the whimsical menu and friendly baristas.

Cute!! Fun and welcoming atmosphere and very good coffee at a reasonable price. Few places out front to sit. Lots of seating inside.

Great coffee!! Also an amazing place to hang out especially on Saturday, game night. Check it out.

Nice place to work, study or just hang out with friends. I love the decorations and you can choose a game to play. I recommend you the golum coffee ☕

Its a really bigger on the inside type place. The drinks are all show themed and there's really good combos. I had the lavender tea in a unicorn cup and it was so good. The staff is nice and the area is pretty good. Parking is very limited though.

Really cute, quiet place! I wish I lived in the area. I can definitely see myself studying here. Coffee was nice and strong :) I got the Queen specialty drink! I also love the special names they have for all the drinks. So cool.

I like to try different places for lunch when I have days off from work and thought I'd try out Rook Cafe since I always pass by it. When I went to check out the "website" that should have been a warning right there. My mom always told me to be wary of places that don't list their prices and I should have listened. The only thing on their "website" is the names of the drinks they serve. Literally nothing more than that. Nothing about drink sizes, prices or food so you literally have no idea what's available until you get there. Because of health reasons, I can only eat certain things and when I inquired about a particular item, the person behind the counter was no help whatsoever when it came to answering my question. It's also expensive and not worth the price they charge for a 16oz iced coffee. Next time I'll just go to Mojo Coffee House since I've heard nothing but great things about that establishment.

Food options aren't great but this is my favorite study spot! The coffee is really good

Amazing coffee, great choices, friendly staff

I ordered the Doctor and thoroughly enjoyed it, iced. The hazelnut was the perfect amount. My wife ordered the holy grail and enjoyed hers as well. There are plenty of interesting pieces of art on the wall available for purchase by local artists. Also, several bookshelves are lined with books and board games for customers to enjoy.

This is a really great coffee shop, and it has an amazing atmosphere. They have all this this artwork all over the walls, which is for sale, from local artists, I assume. We really enjoyed our drinks too, and the barista was very nice. Everything was so colorful in there, and they have a lot if board games.

Very chill, good coffee, free books.

Very cute coffee place with good coffee

Charming,quirky,amusing.Nice place with creative drinks and board games, comfortable seating.only complaints are 1. The service can be glacially slow at times.sincere but slow. Also they run out of most of their snack/ food choices consistently and quickly.I wish they would adjust their buying/ inventory habits to deal with this as many times I would have to go somewhere else as I wanted a little something to eat with my refreshments. Rather frustrating and cost them some business when I go somewhere else.otherwise 5 stars.

I was trying to explain to my cousin last week what your yerba matte was. And when I got to the part where I was trying to explain the weird cups that people are obsessed about to make it when I realize that I didn't need the weird cup. What I needed was everything around the cup to be weird. That life isn't about having a cup with a straw built into it for some reason to brew one variety of tea, but instead life is about going to a place has weird stuff in the walls and a blue-haired barista asking me if I want a ginger snap cookie. That to me is what Yerba matte tea is truly about

Rook has been my study spot for years, and I mean it when I say I don't think I could've made it through high school without them. I've spent countless hours here, writing papers, trudging through readings, and trying to organize my life. With a variety of chairs, lamps, and tables, Rook offers study nooks for all types of students, as well as delicious menu items to keep you focused. Rook isn't only a study spot, though; it's a perfect place for an afternoon coffee and card game with friends. If you're having a rough day, spend some time in Rook with a coffee and maybe book; I promise you won't regret it.

Great cafe and great atmosphere. Very welcoming staff!

Extremely expensive, very weird vibe from the owner. There is another coffee house down the street that is cheaper and sunnier. It's called mojo. Go there instead :)

Nothing but great things to say about this cafe. It’s welcoming and cozy, and they’ve just switched over to using reusable straws and I appreciate their commitment to being environmentally friendly. I enjoy their teas, lavender lemonade and vanilla chai latte but the options are endless here!

Cozy, geeky café with pop culture themed specialty drinks. E.g. The Doctor. A lovely retreat to study or relax in, and a space to meet friends for table top games. I'd be a regular if I lived in the area.

barista was super friendly, awesome decor, cute punch card!

I actually come here very frequently throughout the week - all the staff are super kind and helpful! I highly recommend supporting this dainty and ‘nerdy’ cafe. It’s a great place to study or chat with tea, coffee, pastries, and more..

Love this place! Great coffee, great atmosphere, great baristas! The best lavender syrup I’ve ever had. I don’t know if it’s homemade or store bought but it’s my favorite.

Excellent place to come to study or work. Great coffee, tea, or lemonade. The outlets are a bit loose depending on where you sit, so make sure your stuff can hold a charge just in case. Amazing staff, clean bathrooms, and good vibes. I love ordering the Serenity with their lemonade ice cubes for a long focus session.

Lovely and quaint place to get a coffee/tea, enjoy some board games or a book, and feel welcome.

the vibes are immaculate here, I recommend the millennium falcon!

Great atmosphere, fun specialty drinks.

This is the best coffee shop in New Orleans, right me

My husband raves about this place, I tried it. I LOVED IT.

$15 rook mug, $1 drips, $1 off yesterdays baked goods, solid music, comfy chairs, soft lighting, walls loaded w local art, games, books

The holy grail is a great drink, staff is always great!

The coffee was good. I really like the cold brew they have. Nice place with lots of seating.

Quirky, shotgun-style coffee shop with board games, and elevated space to study, and unique espresso beverages.

Perfectly nerdy theme with games, plenty of seating, unique decor, and good coffee. Baked goods and other snacks are also available.

Has got to be the coolest place on earth

One of the best spots in New Orleans for coffee! Art, board games, book club - always something fun going on at the Rook! ♟️☕

They had me at chocolate, coconut, almond espresso— the Pawn!

Love this coffee shop. It’s pretty great for studying. I like how big it is and there is a variety of tables. It’s also open later than other coffee shops, which is nice. The service is always great and I like supporting a locally owned business.

Very excellent coffee. Chuckle to yourself as you order a “hot doctor” instead of iced.

Jaeger is the man! Great Cafe, love this place. Bishop is a phenomenal drink

Great coffee drinks and comfortable meeting spot!

Someone recommended this cafe, I can say I was not disappointed. Upon entering it was as if I had been teleported into the time of King Arthur's court and Merlin the Magician. I had an everything bagel and THE holy grail. Mmmm good. Such a warm tasty drink, made with the perfect ingredients and boosts of espresso shots. Highly recommend. The owner I met was excellent. Very pleasant and accommodating. There are board games galore and even local art for sale.

Delicious coffee. Lavender flavored drinks. What more else can you want?

Great coffee shop. Get the king!

Chill gaming-oriented coffee shop. Learn to play go here on Wednesday and Friday nights.

Excellent espresso drinks and chill vibe

Efficient coffee guy. Two chairs by the window with a chessboard and a few games. Solid ice chai. Would recommend

The absolutely best coffee shop around. With a humble atmosphere, wonderful table top selection and plenty of space, Rook makes for a great location to hang with friends, power through computer work or just to hang out!

Nice Place. Very cosy and casual!!!

Delicious chai and great service

This place is so relaxing. The people are so nice. We had so much fun playing the games.

Nerdy divey coffee shop. Great spot for studying but also group board games!

Great coffee, bagels are yummy, service excellent. Nice atmosphere, very relaxed, just be warned if you dont like loud excited nerds maybe bring some headphones, lots of games going on (but thats the draw)

Love the people, location and coffee. Seating is great but had a hard time getting connected to the WiFi. Hope that gets fixed soon so I can be back.

Love their Holy Grail! One of my favorite shops in New Orleans. This is nerdy and more down to earth: I love a good hipster coffee shop but sometimes the pretentiousness gets old so this is a great low-key stop with some tasty House drinks that shakes up the coffee house vibes.

Fun quirky local neighborhood coffee shop used by lots of students to study, somehow, despite the often awful blaring music. Not a place to relax, focus, or even be, sometimes, with the caterwauling "music." Good drinks, limited but tasty food. Haven't tried game night yet.

Great coffee and atmosphere. Game night is a blast. Lots of great people having a good time.

Great caffeine selections and nice atmosphere to just hang out in and sip a coffee.

Good drinks and has books and art

Stopped here on a Friday afternoon for a quick pick-me-up. I ordered the 'Bishop'; which is Thai tea with a shot of expresso and my friend had the lemonade and lavender 'Serenity', as I recall. I found the 'Bishop' somewhat intense, but I think that has more to do with my choice of beverage than any fault in the way it was made. The place has two levels, plus there is a game table right in the front window of the building. Lots of interesting art work on the walls and; although, I noticed some board games stacked about, the cafe' seemed to be occupied more with people studying than gaming. I do wish that these types of cafes could have areas specified for conversation, so that those wanting to talk need not be concerned with bothering people that are studying. Rook Cafe' also offers a few quick food items such as quiche, cookies and muffins as well as a few sandwiches. I thought this was a really interesting little cafe with a unique and well executed theme.

Great local neighborhood coffee shop with some of the best specialty coffee drinks in the city and the best bathroom graffiti for your reading pleasure.

quiet, except for weekends when the board gamers take over

Best drinks! Awesome vibe. Some nights a lot of people come in and play board games. During times like this, it gets loud and is not ideal for online work.

Fantastic spot. Steeped in nerdiness in the best way. Good interesting drinks, good bites to eat. Fun vibe beyond the names of drinks, such as "The Picard" and "Serenity," including games and art. Different kinds of seating, including outside and right in the front window.

Quite the laid back hole in the wall place. Pretty good options for board games, but most of them are a little dilapidated or not so mainstream so it would take a little time to learn. Coffee was decent. Bathroom was somewhat in need of cleaning and soap. Otherwise, had a good time hanging out with friends and family!