Funny Library Coffee Shop New Orleans

It's not a big place but has an absolutely delicious menu. Great chef and staff - salads, granola, waffles, avocado toast - everything is yummy

Good coffee and delicious food. Coffee shop is inside a hotel and was ample seating with great decor - it felt very homey. Staff was fantastic. I went here several days while in town and had a great experience each time.

The service was incredible! They were so friendly and cheery, which made my morning. The coffee was incredible too. 10/10 would recommend!

Quirky and Cozy Coffee Shop, But Room for Improvement in Espresso Quality During my recent stay at Virgin Hotels in New Orleans, I had the opportunity to visit the funny library coffee shop located within the hotel. While the coffee shop itself has a charming and inviting ambiance, I must admit that I was a bit disappointed with the quality of their coffee offerings. The coffee shop is undeniably a cute and pleasant place to work, gather, or engage in conversations. The atmosphere is cozy, and the library theme adds a unique touch that enhances the overall experience. The seating arrangements are comfortable, and the staff were friendly and accommodating. However, I found the coffee to be subpar considering the price. I ordered a "Large" latte, but it was disappointingly small, comparable to a small-sized latte at other coffee chains. The taste of the latte was just okay, lacking the richness and depth that I look for in a good espresso-based drink. I was also taken aback by the high price of $8 for such a small cup of latte. It felt overpriced for the quality and size offered. In addition to the latte, I also tried their chocolate croissant, which was decent but didn't stand out as exceptional. While it satisfied my craving for a sweet treat, it didn't leave a lasting impression. Overall, the funny library coffee shop has potential, but improvements are needed in the quality of their coffee offerings, particularly the espresso-based drinks. The pricing should also be reevaluated to better align with the experience and taste provided. It would be great to see them work on refining their coffee recipes, sourcing higher-quality beans, and enhancing the overall coffee experience for their customers. Despite the coffee's shortcomings, I appreciate the cozy and inviting atmosphere of the coffee shop. It remains a pleasant place to relax, work, or engage in conversations. I hope the management takes customer feedback into consideration and makes the necessary adjustments to elevate their coffee to match the charm of the space itself.

Love this place. My new go to coffee and brunch spot when I’m in town. Coffee was great and the interiors were incredible. Really interesting mixture of textures, colors, and furniture pieces. Felt right at home and the space was inviting. So was the people and service! Initially I wanted just coffee there but ended up having breakfast there as well. Highly recommend!

Really pleasant, cozy cafe in the Virgin Hotel. Excellent coffee, it's a flavorful medium roast, best I've had for a while. Exceptional bacon too. And the "Funny Library" decor is worth seeing. Everyone here was very hospitable.

Chill environment, plenty of seating. Access via entering the hotel. They serve La Colombe coffee…Yum! Too bad they don’t have real baristas. When I asked the lady if they do Pour Over coffee, she looked confused and confessed that she’d never heard of that before. Also, disappointed that she reflexively made my espresso in a to-go cup instead of asking if I’d be having it here or to go.

Loved this space. My yogurt parfait was delicious. My drink was wonderful and I loved spending some time people watching and looking at books.

Ordered a matcha latte, avocado toast, and shrimp and grits to share. The avocado toast was good. The shrimp and grits tasted good, but I wasn't able to taste the shrimp. Matcha latte was good, hard to mess that up. Overall, pleasant experience. Portions are small for what you pay, but understandable due to it being a more artsy cafe.

Billed as "part coffee shop, part lounge, part remote office and part meeting spot", I would argue it is also "part game room, part photo op, and part uber waiting room". The instantly welcoming place is a strikingly whimsical and texturally busy space for the hotel, which is something lacking from the Virgin in Chicago. (The hotel, not D'anthony, the zoo volunteer that speaks Mandalorian). The musically-pumpin' place is comfortable, though a little to sterile to be truly cozy. Knick-knack kitschy, it's a perfect setting for a Richard Scarry book, filled to the rim with games, books, plants, lamps, art, a mannequin in a bunny suit that manages to not be out of place, and pillows with patterns so singular they can only be described as "Joann's clearance bin", all splashed with more red than a Ron Howard family reunion under the two suns of Tattooine. The blackberry mocha was good, but my wife liked the pisatchio mocha the best. A place for $6 drips (Columbe), $3 cookies, $8 bagels, and $18 breakfast sandwiches (hot breakfast options run $17-24) this place is the only thing funding Virgin Galactic. Five stars for offering free infused water, though they only fill it once. They should refill it at 5 because we were the ones manhandling it like a stolen ATM, shaking out the last drops like Steve Martin's canteen in Three Amigos. If you're familiar with other the effelles (F.L.'s, you can steal that, Richie Rich), this one ranked the highest (4.5) compared to Nashville (4.4), Dallas (4.1), and Vegas (3.8).

Delicious food! A wonderful option we ate at daily for breakfast while at the hotel! The grits are to die for. Really loved the avocado toast too.

Fantastic atmosphere, great coffee, wonderful service. Coffee coffee coffee coffee Warm inviting atmosphere, very friendly service, delicious decadent coffee!

Low quality over-priced coffee. 6-bucks for sub-standard coffee. You can walk two blocks to Poydras and go to French Truck. The coffee will be 100% better and at half the price.

Stayed in the Virgin Hotel, and stopped in to Funny Library before heading to the airport. I'm always encouraged when the barista warns me that my macchiato will be tiny - that means they know what they're doing! It was delicious, and my plain bagel with cream cheese didn't disappoint either. My friends were pleased with their food orders as well! Such a fun atmosphere - I think it would take a long time to run out of quirky things to amuse yourself with. My only complaint is that the 20% off coupon I received as part of my stay was apparently only valid the first day of my stay, but I believe that is on the hotel, not Funny Library!

Funny how? Last year during our stay at the Virgin Hotel, I'd let my wife sleep as I grabbed my morning coffee. Once I had my coffee, I'd go to the lounge, find a leather chair and just chill. 2022, I'm staying at a different hotel close by. I still want that outrageous Cortado! Last week I walked in like I owned the joint. These baristas know how to use that coffee maker, nothing but the best provided by Sir Richard. One Cortado please. I grab my freshly made, amazing coffee. I sit next to the white rabbit and smile. I'm back.

I would like to give this place 10 stars because the sweet guy behind the counter was closing and just gave me a cold brew for free. I feel really bad that I had no cash to tip him. One day, I will learn to carry small bills. This place is very cute, and the coffee was delicious, and I will be back to give a very large tip.

This is the cute little coffee shop in the lobby of the Virgin hotel- eclectic decor and a great place to meet a client or colleague before heading out for the day. It's 100% enclosed/indoors so no outside seating but that's also good for inclement weather. Very narrow menu but basics to start you day: coffee, latte, etc and a few pastries.

This must be was the most comfortable and incredible coffee shop! The barista's service was inviting and friendly. The spacious place is filled with eclectic furniture and decor. The attention to detail would obviously be expected from a Branson's Virgin Hotel. Oh yeah, the coffee was pretty good too!! ;-)

Lies! Beautiful cappuccino/croissant I saw on yelp vs what I got. Sorry to be a jerk, but to the people who made that...What the??

This place is located within the Virgin Hotel New Orleans. It has a great vibe and comfortable seats. Staff is really nice and spent time talking and getting to know us. Only ordered a drip coffee so can't speak to anything else on the menu but they serve La Columbia coffee which is good. Free WiFi. Gender neutral bathrooms with changing tables inside. Great spot to sit and work. Would come back here and consider staying at this hotel based on this experience.

Located on the first floor of the Virgin Hotel New Orleans is a peculiar, colorful, and eccentric Cafe. This eclectic 'library' features a lovely selection of drinks and small-eats. A great little stop to enjoy a drink...and play "I spy" with the unique decor'! I loved the fun vibe and atmosphere, however both my husband and I's drinks were not very good. We ended up tossing both ours out before drinking even half of each.

It would be five stars if the cashiers/waitresses/baristas were a bit more inviting and kind. It is bizarre how salty and/or angry hospitality folks are while on the clock, and even on their cellphones like you're bothering them? Because we are paying guests at the hotel, we expect to be treated with kindness and grace. Today, we just didn't get that. We weren't even served water, had to ask, and received an almost "eye roll" because of it. All team members need coaching on kindness vs. rudeness; smiles vs. "attitude" at 8am. It's not cool. However, the food was delicious, and the ambiance was great. The service? Unprofessional and ugly.

Cute little cute shop. I opted to sit outside because the weather was nice out. My order came out quickly. I had the almond croissant & a vanilla latte. I feel like my croissant was a bit small and should have been bigger like previous pics and reviews I have seen.

I stopped by Funny Library while walking near the Saint Charles line the other day and really enjoyed it. The interior of the cafe is well-decorated with a sort of whimsical, absurdist style that feels like you're having coffee with a character out of Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland. A variety of vintage armchairs sit in cozy corners around the shop, and in the middle of the space there is a large central table with a modern mid-century light fixture hanging overhead. Apart from the furniture, there were also a few little things that I enjoyed about Funny Library - on the shelves there were collections of books, old TVs, fossils and pop art, and when I placed my order, they handed me a playing card from a vintage board game instead of a typical number. These small touches really make places stand out to me in a way that I especially appreciated at Funny Library. I ordered a chai latte and the mini churro fritters, which came out to just short of $13. All things considered - ambiance, service, location, and the quality of the tea and food - not a bad deal, especially in comparison to other cafes in the area. The chai was made super well and tasted great, and they had alternative milk options available. The churro fritters were also super delicious, freshly made-to-order, and came with a cup of caramel sauce that was super tasty. Total aside, but I loved the decorating in their bathroom and it was super clean, well-maintained and had up-to-date appliances. Just another indication that whoever designed the cafe paid a lot of attention to details and making the space have a cohesive theme. Altogether, I had a great time and loved just hanging out in Funny Library while I sipped my tea, ate my snack and read the news. I'd definitely stop by again if I was in the area, or recommend the cafe to friends.

5 stars for Akeyla, Boo, food, drinks and vibe !!!!!!!This place is a must go !!!!!!!

I got a croissant that was fresh and tasted like it was made with either real butter or shortening which is a plus. There is one size for a cappuccino and it was too big so you couldn't taste the espresso through all the milk. Overall, it was a nice little hotel coffee shop. The barista was fast and friendly.

Great environment, great coffee, great barista! Our barista, Boo, truly made our experience at the Funny Library Coffee shop AMAZING.

I met up with a friend here on a Sunday morning, and I absolutely loved the ambiance of this place! We ordered iced vanilla lattes, a chocolate chip cookie, and a blueberry scone. The coffee was delicious; pastries were basic (still good though). Will definitely be back :)