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Baldwin & Co. coffee + bookstore

4.8Google rating(697 reviews)
Baldwin & Co. coffee + bookstore
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Known For

Espresso drinks alongside a well-edited independent press selection

Baldwin & Co. solves the problem of not being able to decide between a good book and a good coffee by simply offering both under one exposed brick roof. It's a local favorite for slow mornings and even slower reading lists.

🕐Best time to visit: Sunday mornings with a full hour to spare

1030 Elysian Fields Ave, New Orleans, LA 70117, USA

Our Take

Baldwin & Co. layers coffee shop comfort into an exposed-brick bookstore in a way that makes it very easy to lose two hours without noticing. It's a solid charming spot that earns real affection — the coffee-plus-books combination works, though the discovery factor keeps it just below standout territory.

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1030 Elysian Fields Ave, New Orleans, LA 70117, USA

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