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Congregation Coffee Roasters

A specialty coffee roaster founded in 2015, combining Seattle-style precision with New Orleans charm, known for hand-roasted beans and a uniquely alligator-inspired name.

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What is Congregation Coffee Roasters known for?

It is a specialty coffee company in New Orleans that hand-roasts its beans locally. The company is named after the collective noun for a group of alligators.

Where are the cafe locations?

The flagship cafe is located at 240 Pelican Ave in Algiers Point (Westbank), and a second location is at 900 Jefferson Avenue on the corner of Magazine and Jefferson.

What are the hours?

The flagship cafe is open every day from 7 am to 3 pm. The second location's summer hours are Thursday through Monday, 7 am to 3 pm, with expanded hours planned for the fall.

What is on the menu?

The menu features traditional coffee, year-round staple blends, rotating seasonal single origins, and breakfast pastries from Ralph Brennan Bakery. Specific drinks include Espresso, Americanos, and Cortados.

How much do the drinks cost?

At the flagship cafe, Espresso (gallop blend/single origin), Americanos, and Cortados are priced between $3.25 and $3.75.

What should I check before going?

Use Gyde for context, then check official sources for current hours, tickets, construction, and closures.

What to know

Congregation Coffee Roasters is a specialty coffee company in New Orleans, Louisiana, that focuses on quality and accessibility. The company was founded in April 2015 by a New Orleans native and a transplant from Seattle who worked together at Cochon Butcher. Their mission was to bring high-quality specialty coffee to the region, starting from a humble shed behind a shotgun house. As they grew, the business expanded from its initial home-based operations to a full-size roastery and retail location in Algiers Point. The name 'Congregation' is a playful nod to the local environment, as it is the collective noun for a group of alligators. This unique branding reflects the company's blend of local identity and professional roasting standards. Today, the company operates multiple locations, including a Flagship Cafe at 240 Pelican Ave in the Westbank neighborhood. They also opened a second cafe on July 24, 2026, at 900 Jefferson Avenue, situated on the corner of Magazine and Jefferson. This newer location serves as a convenient stop for those exploring the city's shopping districts. Their menu features a selection of year-round staple blends and rotating seasonal single origin coffees. To complement their drinks, they partner with Ralph Brennan Bakery for breakfast pastries. All beans are carefully sourced and hand-roasted right here in New Orleans at their roastery at 1746 Tchoupitoulas St.

Visitor tips

  • Visit the Flagship Cafe for a daily 7 am to 3 pm window of operation.
  • If you are near Magazine Street, stop by the Jefferson Avenue location for breakfast pastries from Ralph Brennan Bakery.
  • Check out their merchandise and bagged coffees for home if you are visiting the cafe.
  • Plan your visit for before 3 pm, as both locations typically close in the mid-afternoon.

Nearby context

Located in key areas like Algiers Point and the Magazine Street corridor, Congregation Coffee Roasters provides a high-quality caffeine anchor for visitors exploring the Westbank or the shopping districts of the city.

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