The Orange Couch

A clean, modern decor that is well-lit and well run. The pastries are great, the barista drinks perfect, and the music pleasant. A real gem in the neighborhood!

Found this place while taking a walk in the neighborhood & loved it! A cute cozy cafe with great matcha, pastries & coffee

Peel back the rind of this locally run business you will find a well managed coffee house. The offerings are refreshing and well thought through. A nice offering of pastries which are flakey as the barista. Luv the light and modern design steeped into the historic cottage. The Coolest is the selection of Mochi in a swirl of delectable flavors, Mango of course!

A classic coffee shop; my favorite latte in NOLa. You will always meet friendly people and dogs in here, as well as people reading actual books! The owner, Fred, is as nice a guy as you’ll ever meet. Good pastries and outdoor seating.

I just ordered a large white chocolate mocha coffee, and I have to say it is the best I have ever had! I will definitely be returning!

Just ordered a medium vanilla flavored cappuccino for $5.50. When I picked up the cup it felt empty. The trick to ripping off the customer is to froth the hell out of it so it fills the cup with foam. Great, let the foam settle down and the cup is practically empty. I won’t be back.

I used to come here religiously while working from home and I just really enjoy the vibe of it. it’s very neighborly and local, which is a nice relief when you live in a touristy city. the service is always great and they offer wifi. another plus is that they have a good amount of seating and outlets for charging your devices!

Love love loved this place. I stayed down the street at Hotel Peter and Paul and came here 2x for their coffee. The place is so chill inside and our, and they allow pets inside and yes… there is an orange couch. Delicious coffee. (They also offer handpies, baked goods and gelato.) highly recommend this place

Stopped in just for coffee. Great service! The lady was super helpful and made 2 amazing coffees. I'd definitely comeback.

Service was excellent. Gave my dog a treat. Food and coffee was good. Nice looking place.

I've enjoyed a few great coffees while staying in the neighborhood. The pastries were yummy. My GF who is a coffee snob says it was very good coffee. Friendly servers each time I've gone in there. It's bright and open inside with tables and Wi-Fi. Seating also outside.

Cute little coffeeshop in the midst of the Marigny. Large variety of baked goods to choose from. Fun vibe inside. Raspberry Croissant: It's in the shape of croissant and the dough seems layered like a croissant, but it felt more like a doughnut. Yeasty dough and a glazed exterior. Plus that raspberry filling. Not what I was expecting, but pretty good. Zucchini Bread: Kinda like those giant pound cake slices at Starbucks, but tasting more homemade. Like you can see the little flecks of zucchini skin. A good pairing with coffee. Quiche Lorraine: Substantial. Lots of egg and big chunks of ham. All encased in buttery dough. Not quite as a fancy as you'd get at a proper French restaurant, but did the trick for a savory breakfast item.

Stopped in while in the area. What a cute and cozy shop. I got a jasmine tea that smelled and tasted divine. The pastries didn't look too appealing, so I passed. Customer service was pretty straightforward. The clerk wasn't overly nice, but she wasn't rude either. It's a chill and relaxed atmosphere. I'll return.

I have passed this cute place for awhile and finally made it in! It's so cute inside and out, the coffee was good, but expect rude service! The pastries were meh! I say go, and see what you get could've been a bad day who knows ‍!

Trendy, 'cute' coffee joint staffed by weird transplant hipster types. Overpriced, weak, 'dunkin Donuts' quality coffee. And did I mention overpriced?? I asked if they had a chicory blend (they don't) and the barista tried selling me on a Vietnamese iced coffee made from a powder, as if I wasn't familiar with Việt coffee. Yeah this is New Orleans we're a coffee town and I see no reason to return to this little outpost of Brooklyn in the Marigny.

Maybe it was just a one-off awkward encounter, but this place didn't feel like a good time. The two servers behind the counter were quite snappy and uninviting when I had questions. Most of the stuff I wanted (La Crazy taco, Mochi, and a savory hand pie) were not available. I ended up getting a bacon taco, cause it was either that or a veggie taco. There's nothing special about these things. The guy pulls the pre wrapped taco and warms it up, telling me that these are not made fresh to order. A starchy, bland tortilla with a fairly creamy egg bacon mixture that has no other seasoning or flair. The bacon isn't crispy and comes off like ham most of the time. Compared to Ayu Bakehouse, this place is a joke.

This was a 5 star stop 10 years ago! I was craving the Thai ice tea milk shake but sadly the machine was broken. The regular iced Thai tea was just ok!

I guess on another day it would be quite delightful but not on Sunday the 28 of January. It closed early inside. No sign in the window .

Super disappointing coffee shop experience. My husband's chai latte was made from powdered chai (no issue with that in principal) and they did not mix it up enough so he was left just drinking powered chai chunks in milk. Gross. I had a matcha latte, which was fine but not particularly good.

I went here to work the other day when my internet was out. They have plenty of tables inside and out, and I had no trouble finding an outlet and the wifi password. The coffee and donuts were delicious and the cashier very friendly. It seems like a real community. The owner (I think) was going around talking to regulars. The bathroom is clean, and the music is perfect for working.

I stopped in here on my way out of the city for a quick breakfast. I picked up an iced chai latte with oat milk and an everything bagel. They have a station where you can customize your coffee and where you can toast your our bagel (which I really appreciate). There is plenty of space if you want to sit down and enjoy your time there and a few spots out front to do the same. The area is absolutely gorgeous and it was so lovely to be able to sit outside and soak it all in.

Very rude, disrespectful and racist barista. He got upset by my negative review and started insulting me on his instagram. Definitely wouldn't recommend.

Super nice spot, great attitude, decent drinks. I came there to work as my hotel's internet was down: lots of electric outlets, but so so loud that I escape after 15 minutes to another place...

So let's start with this. I walk in. Barista: Hi. What can I get started for you today? Me: I'll take an oat milk latte. Barista: Great choice. You okay with a double? Me: Absolutely. (What a good ask. I didn't know I wanted a double until I was asked) Barista: How do you feel about cinnamon? Me: I love it! Barista: Great, want a cinnamon filter? Me: Yes please! (I have a guess of what this means. I assume we are pouring my soon to drink delicious coffee through some kind of cinnamon filter. Barista: Here you go. Anything else aside from the chocolate chip cookie. Me: Nah. That's it. So the cookie was delicious and the coffee is heavenly. Normally I'm more a punch me I. The mouth and wreck my guts with intensity when it comes to how I like my coffee, but I think the friendly and lovely sweet vibes of this barista made it into my coffee and by consuming it is now intertwined with my being. I don't mind the subtle notes or the smooth drinkability. V sweet spot. Tones of outlets if your looking to plug in. It's hot humid and beautiful outside and instead of walking into a freezer box, the temp is a magical transition from outside to inside. Deeply comfortable and if you couldn't tell, I love the place, coffee and experience.

Decent little place, simple menu, good coffee. My only complaint is the music which is played way too loud.

Great place to have coffee and work remotely. Tables and couches with plug ins. Easy going New Orleans atmosphere

We were excited to find a cute coffee place within walking distance of our apartment. The barista behind the counter was so incredibly rude and demeaning in the way he spoke to us. My friend asked for an iced drink with Ghirardelli syrup, and he replied that "there was a detailed menu," she could refer to, followed by a condescending comment, "have you ever been to a coffee shop before?" What is the attitude for? Our group did nothing but want to support a local shop. We are all industry staff and still left a 35% tip because we understand people have bad days. But your staff needs a lesson on customer service.

Great please. Great coffee. Service was great love the orange couch. Wifi works as well

Small cute neighborhood coffee shop but sometimes there is a senior man who work there as barista looks so grumpy and not really friendly at all, not sure who he is but I guess he might have to work on a beautiful Sunday so he is not really happy at all. The others ladies was nice and helpful but this man can make you feel uncomfortable the first moment you saw him

The Orange Couch is the definition of a cool, neighborhood, coffee shop. The space is bright and cool; all white, except for the namesake orange couch in the middle of the room. There are lots of tables and different seating options, even a couple of nice tables outside. They serve lots of beverages. I had a weak Latte from there once, but they have great Vietnamese Iced Coffee and other drinks. I love the vibe and there and really want to try some of their food! They offer a wide variety baked goods, including lots of vegan options. An added bonus is that they also serve baos from Bao & Noodle!

The guy working made me cry. He was incredibly disrespectful and couldn't answer a simple question regarding a syrup. I work in the service industry and can't imagine treating someone the way he treated my group and I. Definitely will not be returning

Coffee was good, service was awful. I went in with a group of friends and the barista could not have been anymore rude if he tried. He wouldn't answer simple questions and had horrible customer service. I don't know his name, but most definitely would not recommend this shop to ANYBODY. Not to mention the matcha was terrible.

I come here often to get my silly little vietnamese iced coffee. The atmosphere is great for working (solid wifi.) It's also a quick and easy spot to hop in and out of to grab a coffee for your drive to work. There are ample food options if you're a coffee and a breakfast burrito kind of gal. But if you only order one thing - make it the vietnamese iced coffee. 4.8/5 stars.

Love the place! It is really great to have a coffee in the neighborhood and spend sometime there just chill or work on your own thing for hours! I was visiting NOLA for a week and had a few work projects to finish. This place really was ideal!

Welcoming neighborhood coffee joint with some vegan/gf sweets and a savory sweet potato and black bean wrap. Dog-friendly. Relaxed vibe. Fine place to start your day in the Bywater.

There is definitely an orange couch here in case you are wondering. This is a pretty good place to get work done with FREE WIFI. The table legs were a little uneven, but it was stable enough after putting some cardboard on the shorter leg. Surprisingly, there were Asian goodies here. Mochi looked delicious but I did not have any during my visit and I got the chai latte instead. I'll definitely come back here.

Friends lined up for coffee in a very long queue. I asked them to order my coffee as I went to the restroom. Basically got yelled at by someone at the register in front of the whole shop to purchase coffee first. I tried to quietly explain that I was purchasing coffee through a friends He cut me off. I left embarrassed in front of the whole shop. Was that really necessary? If the rules are so important, please consider posting a sign instead of choosing to embarrass someone in front of the whole shop. I would have gladly followed the rules but you left me no choice but to leave embarrassed. I will never come back here. I will never recommend anyone come here. This happened around 5:30pm on Feb 9, 2020.

Super cute 3rd wave coffee shop in NOLA! Good menu selection, however lots of thing that were advertised online were not offered in the shop. Or if they were, it wasn't clearly marked. There is an orange couch inside the shop and it was our perfect stop right before our drive home.

My iced cold brew was delicious, and I would come back for that for sure. The space is also really cute and is the kind of place that you would want to hang out in. Unfortunately the person who served me was extremely unfriendly And seemed annoyed that I was asking him questions about things on the menu. I would come back but I hope he's not there.

Lovely freshly prepared coffee with all the trimmings. Attentive staff. Kind & lovely. HELPFUL too. Tidy and clean. Had mine inside with rain threatening. Recommended in the Marigny.

This is a cute little coffee shop in a pleasant little neighborhood. It has coffee drinks, treats,ice cream, and mochi. I did not try anything, because I was just stopping in to check it out. My review is based solely on the inside and the atmosphere. The staff seemed nice, they let me come in and cool off after being outside in the heat. I sat on the orange couch (imagine that) and it was comfortable. Laid back, chill atmosphere in a nice quiet neighborhood. I would definitely recommend to anyone who needs a quiet place to unwind.

I've been coming here almost daily for a few months and not once has it disappointed me. The baristas are awesome and friendly and the drinks are quickly made and good. The Vietnamese iced coffee is great and I think they are one of the only coffee shops that has Thai tea on the menu +1! The baristas are always friendly and asking me how my day is going and the owner seems really involved and is always talking to patrons. There's a reason why I keep going back.

Coffee. Ice cream. Serenity. Cool peeps. All the charm of The Marigny. A little piece of heaven. = the ORANGE COUCH When hearing the name from a fellow Yelper, I first thought, the orange couch, wait are they doing a review of someones house??? (No really I did) but to answer that question, I can now say YES & NO. YES - because when visiting this quaint little charm-aboding marigny cafe it SEEEEMS like you could be at some1's house && obviously NO because this is in fact a public place. But none the less, the orange couch is not just a place, its an experience. Going here transports you to a cafe in L.A. The outdoor chairs, umbrellas, decor & footloose fancy freeness helps you channel your inner-Cali girl (or boy). Inside is, of course, an orange couch & other IKEA-like modern tables & chairs. Here you can get a sandwich, various types of teas, ice cream/sorbet, coffee & other taste bud delighting treats. S/N: The bathroom, is off to the side & is unisex. Oh & you gotta ask for the internet password if you want. Or just sit & revel in the ambience. Either way. ENJOY!!!!

3.5 stars It's really sad that it took me so long to go to The Orange Couch, as my grandmother lives in the Faubourg Marigny not three hundred feet from there. Anyway, while visiting a few Sundays past, we opted to take a stroll (we were literally pushing our son in his stroller) there. The first thing I noticed was this chicken (looked like a rooster to me) hanging outside by one of the sidewalk tables. Not sure what that was all about or where it even came from, but it was definitely odd. I immediately got the feeling that this store wasn't kid friendly, as only one of the 2 small French doors to the business was able to be opened. Therefore, it was necessary to unstrap my lil man and carry him inside. Tragedy? Not really. But it was a little irritating. What if I had been physically challenged and my wheelchair had not been able to fit through the door? But I digress. Aside from the white paint and white furniture (I'll get back to that in a bit), I was first struck at how incredibly quiet it was. It made a library seem like a noisy venue. I think you could have literally heard the proverbial pin drop. In fact, I thought about writing my order down on a piece of paper and handing it to the barrista so as not to disturb anyone. Pros, Cons & Observations: 1. I agree with Teneha B. that the decor had a Scandanavian feel about it. The furniture definitely looked like it was from Ikea (not a bad thing), especially the official orange couch with the stainless steel legs. (Unfortunately there were 2 people siiting on the orange couch so I could not sit on this cafe's namesake couch). The bright white paint and white fruniture only solidified this feeling. The concrete floors were bare of any paint, but polished nonetheless. 2. The barista was very friendly when we approached the counter, and I'm surprised no one shushed us as we ordered our coffee since no one else in the entire place was saying a word. I ordered an iced coffee and the barista took her time to tell me how they used USDA certified organic coffee supplied by the Orleans Coffee Exchange. She even let me snap a picture of the roast they were using that day (Sumatra Gayoland French). All I know is this was a smooth iced coffee with no bitterness at all. My wife got a green tea infused shake. This is your basic milkshake, albeit a little thicker; which is good. However, it is made by infusing it with green tea. However, the tea was a little too subtle for my liking, as I would have prferred a more pronounced "tea taste". 3. Although we did not get one (shame on us), Orange Couch sells mochi ice cream. For those of you not fortunate enough to have tried it, it is a "dessert consisting of a soft Japanese rice cake (mochi) on the outside and ice cream filling (flavored) on the inside. Be warned that once you try it, it's hard to stop. I'd sware it was infused with some addicting ingredient like crack. Well maybe not crack. But it's awful tasty and I highly recommend it. Don't get me wrong and think I don't like this place because I did not give this place 4 stars and say I am a fan. At 3.5 stars they are close and I plan on giving them another try. Besides, my grandma is right aroung the corner.

Good space (bright, airy), good workdesks and chairs, good mochi. But contrary to previous reviews, the WiFi is NOT fast, it tops out at 8 Mbps which is usable but SLOW. (For comparison, 50 Mbps is minimum speed for typical road warriors who get on VPN and do Skype meetings, etc)

Love this place. So conveniently located on Royal, this place is amazing to visit or study. They have oatmilk, which I appreciated in my cold brew. They also have vegan and non-vegan food options like chicken from the kitchen. But it's mainly vegan. They have ice cream and mochi as well as a variety of breads. I will be studying for finals here all week.

How disappointing... just called to ask a simple question and got cut off before I could ask it then whoever was working answered a question that I wasn't even asking and hung up without giving me a chance to even ask what I wanted to know. Terrible terrible customer service. Who owns this place, note that whoever was working at 11 am on July 3rd has a terrible attitude and just made me never want to go to the orange couch

Got the thai iced tea, tasted super watered down with the 80% ice I apparently paid for, what a cup of disappointment. Only stars are for the mochi ice cream that they import from Bubbie's of Honolulu, my absolute fave ice cream mochi maker like ever.

This place is perfect for locals.The Orange Couch offers various coffees and teas and they serve ice cream and mochi. And yes, The Orange Couch actually does have an orange couch;) Their coffees are okay, nothing really special. But their mochis are out of this world! They offer very exotic flavors that rotate every other week. One of my favorites is the coconut pineapple which is so rare to get. The Li Hing Mui Mango is a great take on a Hawaiian flavor. The strawberry dark chocolate is one of the popular flavors. I highly recommend trying their mochi! This place doesn't have much, but it's a great place to sit down and do work or grab a quick coffee and pastry to start your day:)

Walked here from my BNB while waiting for the rest of the house to wake up. Wish I had done so earlier because I would have loved to have enjoyed it more than just once. Less expensive than most chain coffee places and way more appealing to me. I'm not a coffee connoisseur so my opinion there doesn't really matter. But I did enjoy the caramel macchiato and coconut macaroon. It was such a bright and airy place whenever I walked in. I instantly wanted to come back the next day and every day after that.

White chocolate mochi is awesome! Had the peanut butter one which was ok. They make their own chai and might try it next time. It was pretty powerful I added a splash to my double espresso. Pretty potent to over power coffee. Still it was good and I can see ppls point on service but not that bad really. And yes there's an orange couch inside haha. Still all in all not a bad place and clean on the inside.

So the coffee was good and I didn't realize the king cake was vegan til I licked the plate clean-I like the location the only reason I can't give this place a full five star review is its cramped. Everything about it felt small (except the coffee lol) but the door only opened on one side and was narrow the tables were close together--I just felt very trapped.

It's not like I want to write this review update, but with so many check-ins and so many sub par experiences lately, I feel like I can't keep up a five star review or people won't trust me anymore. Take this as you will, for I used to really dig most of the staff here and even the ones that weren't as kick ass were at least nice. My visits lately have been pretty lackluster or downright bad. Last week, I almost threw out a lukewarm iced coffee with almond milk that was all separated and gross looking (this is purely aesthetic, though-- the milk is not actually bad when this happens)... I should have handed it back, but I didn't want to rock the boat after my guy had the audacity to ask for an espresso milkshake. "WHO ORDERS THAT?" I've said to him before. He's like, "someone does, it's on the menu" but still. Ok, fine, order the milkshake. And when he did, I braced myself, because I knew what the response would be. "That's going to take 10 minutes," in not the nicest tone. I mean, it was clear the chick didn't want to make it. I would have said forget it, but this inspired him to take her up on the 10 minute milk shake challenge (sigh). Look, I used to have this job. I used to be a grouchy barista at times, too and I regret it. I probably shouldn't have been working on those days where I was coming to work straight from another job and the last thing I wanted to do was throw anything in a blender. I admit it! I've learned from my mistakes, though. I've spent years waiting tables, making coffee and bartending. We can't always be shiny happy people for the masses. But it's not an isolated incident and so, I'm not going back. There are too many other coffee shops where I don't feel like I'm a nuisance when I"m walking through the door. Especially when two coffee drinks with tip amounts to about 10 dollars. I'm fine with spending that when I'm not brewing at home, but I don't want to deal with grumpiness on top of that.

My favorite work spot in the Marigny/Bywater area! The tables offer plenty of space to spread out and you don't have to feel guilty for taking up space. It's an ideal spot for getting work done in a welcoming and clean environment. The décor is on the minimalist side, which really helps my focus, while still being attractive. Their coffee is great- my go-to order is a vanilla latte with 2 shots. I appreciate that it's not too sweet. The espresso notes are still strong enough to pull through and give the drink a lot of flavor. I like their Chai but feel like there could be a stronger Chai flavor to it. I also like their cappuccinos and I'm looking forward to trying their Thai Tea someday.

Mochi?! In New Orleans?! I've never heard of such a thing! Alright, well I've always had Mochi filled with red bean or something similar, Mochi with ice cream is pretty creative! Well I actually stumbled upon this place through a few friends of mine who live near the location, and they said it was worth the try! Just looking at these little puff balls filled with happiness (ice cream), I had to go out of my way to make a detour on my way to the University! The place opens at seven, and the location is pretty convenient in that it's in the center of a small neighborhood. Not too sketchy either. Upon entering, the employee was courteous in that he walked me through the various Mochi flavors after I had ordered my Chai Tea Latte. So lets get down to the REAL stuff! The Chai Tea Latte - Honestly, it wasn't too bad, good quality, nice, delicate cloud on top with a bit of cinnamon! I didn't even have to add sugar! It was strong, but not too strong, and the coffee itself was a great way to start off my morning! Additionally, I got three Mochi ice cream balls, around $5.50. I had to try at least three flavors! Here's what I got: Green Tea Mochi - Let me start off by saying that the fact that the Mochi goes so well with the thin flour layering around it is the reason why this little treat is so EPIC! The soft outer layer is surprising, and as soon as you reach the center to get a taste of the cold, delectable ice cream, I was almost in disbelief! How could something so wrong taste so right? It's almost as if the texture threw me off! Than as I tasted the ice cream while lightly chewing through the Mochi, it was like being in heaven. The light taste of green tea along with a cold refreshing center was just enough to make my entire day. Raspberry White Chocolate Mochi - "The purple one, I'll have the purple one," I said to myself in silence as I peered through the clear case holding the little treasures. The unique color is what truly brought me to choosing the flavor, and the fact that one could even blend raspberry with white chocolate in what already seems to be a pretty delicate dessert by itself amazed me! The white chocolate made the Mochi smooth, and the touch of raspberry was what really made the Mochi POP! Not literally, because than we'd have some problems seeing as I just scarfed down one... Chocolate Coconut Mochi - The chocolate coconut Mochi was actually pretty good, not amazing, but not bad. The light outer layer is, again, what truly makes the dessert spectacular. The chocolate was more evident than anything else, and the coconut was also somewhat light! Overall, the parking was convenient, not too cluttered, just how I like it! The coffee was amazing, and just like every other review, Macs, EVERYWHERE! It's extremely relaxing, and if I lived a bit closer, this would be my MAIN place to go for studying purposes!

Ordered milkshake, got Thai tea instead. Asked for milkshake again. Machine is broken.

Great place to work, both outside and inside. It seems like there's always a chill crowd working here (both customers and staff). Love how clean this place is, and there's so much natural light inside: it just feels like a happy place. Coffee was good, and I also tried affogato for the first time. It came with chocolate syrup, vanilla ice cream and espresso. Amazing combo if you're in love with both ice cream and coffee. What a treat!