Corner Muse

Corner Muse is a cool, friendly place where you can get a great cup of coffee.

I am a coffee fanatic. I drink at least one giant iced coffee per day, and occasionally have several. If that fine balance of caffeine to blood ratio is not maintained, my productivity screeches to a halt. Some people may call this an addiction, but I don't really like those judgmental people anyway.

I happened upon Corner Muse because my normal coffee spot was packed with Mardi Gras tourists. Nothing against those people, but I needed coffee and my body would not allow that long of a wait. I had tried visiting once before, but came too early and they were closed. Now that I've been, I am confident that I will be back. This place is great.

The building itself is very inviting. While small inside, it was very comfortable and relaxed and would be a good place to work or read. The barista was quite friendly and treated me as if I were a regular despite this being my first visit. Service like that is rarely found at the giant chains and is further proof of why I should only visit local coffee shops.

As I was ordering my coffee I noticed they also serve snoballs. I am not a fan, but I think coffee and snoballs are a perfect pairing and I'm surprised more shops don't try that. The iced coffee was smooth with just a hint of bitterness. I was in a rush after I left so I drank the whole cup rather quickly. I don't know if theirs has more caffeine than other shops, but it sure did perk me up. I need to remember that on those days that I don't get enough sleep.

If you are in the LGD and need a good cup of coffee, look no further than Corner Muse.

EVERYBODY LOVES VANESSA***
Which is in sharp contrast to the gruff virago that bullies you at nearby "Fat Boy Pantry".
Here at LGD-vanguard "Corner Muse" everything is so darn adorable:
- Vanessa the charming owner that opened the space to be near her son at the adjacent "International School."
- The decor in it's happy aqua hues.
- The joyous purple cornerside building.
- The made-with-love curry chicken salad.

***a popular sentiment among patrons at close-by (and equally top-notch) "French Truck Coffee".

I'm no coffee connoisseur by any stretch, but like most New Orleanians, I do like a good cup of coffee in the morning; but only after I get to work and am halfway coherent. However, I love to try new places and coffee is never going to cost you an arm and a leg. Therefore, I love trying out different coffee shops. (Sorry Starbucks and no disrespect intended, but I'm all about trying local businesses whenever I can.)

Now that's it's summer, I'm all about trying iced coffees. And this is where my relationship with Corner Muse began, thanks to a quick Yelp search. Heading up Magazine St., I stopped by just a few minutes before closing and was greeted by a very cheerful waoman who identified herself as Vanessa. Vanessa was the owner and it was obvious from the way that she engaged me in polite conversation, that she loves her job.

Shame on me to stop in just a few minutes (25-30) before closing, but I wasn't ordering food or anything. When I ordered an iced coffee, Vanessa was apologetic in that she did not have any coffee brewed for the iced coffee. However, and without missing a beat, she offered to make me one by using espresso. This was a 1st for me but I appreciate her taking that extra step for her customers. By the way, it was delicious and refreshing.

This gem of a business has several tables to sit and chat with friends over a cup of coffee, read a book or simply surf the net. There's also a small section of kid's games and books, which is totally cool and a refreshing sight to see in a coffee shop; which is usually geared toward adults. Bravo Corner Muse!

Fast forward to today, and I find myself back for yet another iced coffee. No shortage of fresh coffee today and my iced coffee was prepared toute sweet. As I waited for it to be prepared, I "gandered" down at a tip jar that had a sign stating "tips & a free smile". I tested the theory, plunked in a buck and immediately found myself on the receiving end of a huge heartfelt smile. What a great businesswoman and person.

I especially love the fact that Vanessa also has agave syrup and simple syrup on hand (self service too) to use in your favorite brew.

Lastly, Corner Muse has a snowball machine inside. But this will have to wait until my next visit.

Updates to follow......I guarantee it.

A lovely, tiny place to grab a sandwich and a snowball. I'd plan on going to avoid the after-school crowd. It's across the street from one, and those teachers can throw an elbow if they don't get their after-work sugar fix.

Did I say the place is cute?

Vanessa is so great and the coffee was perfect!

She even hooked us up with a sample of the snowball. (Strawberry and Mango fresh juice).

I'll definitely be back here!

Service is excellent and so pleasant! Took the family to have a "Snoball". The mix is homemade. Tried the strawberry with condensed milk. Simply delicious!! Thanks for the extra love making it!! Highly recommend!

The service is the best! We stayed in a house down the street and didn't have luck with the 1st coffee shop. This one is perfect with delicious sandwiches and great iced lattes. The owner is very sweet and very helpful.

Their king cake latte is the unicorn of the coffee world.

I can't wait until we're reunited next year friend!

This place became our go to place for coffee, ice tea and snowballs during our week stay in New Orleans. Why?

1. BEST service in New Orleans, Vanessa was genuinely friendly, helpful and welcoming.

2. she made the best americano in New Orleans

3.wifi

4. charming space cooled with fans not blasting freezing airconditioning.

5. lots of toys for kids and kid friendly, we don't have those but it's nice to be a neighborhoody place with that.

6.Root beer snowballs.

How cute this place is! Right when you walk in, it feels like home. The whole place is decorated set up like a living room type area. With board games on a book shelf to the side, and the corner there is a piano. This makes sense since the coffee shop is located next door to an elementary school.

This place also serves Popsicles, snoballs, pastries, and a lot of other snacks. I love how the whole atmosphere in the place is very kid friendly and it felt like you were at home. Great local place to hit up for iced/hot coffee and sweet indulgences .