https://crcoffeenola.com/news News, stories, and updates from CR Coffee Shop, a New Orleans coffee roaster and cafe. en-us Sun, 16 Aug 2026 16:00:00 -0500 https://crcoffeenola.com/news/back-to-school-study-spot-2026 https://crcoffeenola.com/news/back-to-school-study-spot-2026 Sun, 16 Aug 2026 16:00:00 -0500 It's back to school time. CR Coffee on Magazine Street is about ten minutes from Tulane and Loyola, with a quiet room you can book, a side patio, and fast Wi-Fi. coastroastcoffeestroch@gmail.com (Kevin Pedeaux) https://crcoffeenola.com/news/ham-and-cheese-croissant https://crcoffeenola.com/news/ham-and-cheese-croissant Sun, 16 Aug 2026 12:00:00 -0500 The ham and cheese croissant at CR Coffee is the lunch you grab when there isn't time for lunch. What makes it ours is a local Cajun seasoning we're not naming. At Magazine, Metairie Rd, and St. Roch Market. coastroastcoffeestroch@gmail.com (Kevin Pedeaux) https://crcoffeenola.com/news/axios-bayou-beast-2026 https://crcoffeenola.com/news/axios-bayou-beast-2026 Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:00:00 -0500 Axios New Orleans told the story of the Bayou Beast, CR Coffee's pandan iced latte: where he came from, how he took over the menu, and the Muses shoe he inspired. coastroastcoffeestroch@gmail.com (Kevin Pedeaux) https://crcoffeenola.com/news/bayou-beast-returns-2026 https://crcoffeenola.com/news/bayou-beast-returns-2026 Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:00:00 -0500 The Bayou Beast is back at all three CR Coffee shops. Our pandan iced latte, topped with warm fall spices, is here for a limited time and heads back to the bayou on Halloween. coastroastcoffeestroch@gmail.com (Kevin Pedeaux) https://crcoffeenola.com/news/cold-brew-kit-2026 https://crcoffeenola.com/news/cold-brew-kit-2026 Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:00:00 -0500 Our cold brew is one of the most popular things we make at CR Coffee. The new Cold Brew Kit lets you make it at home: a 32 ounce MiiR insulated bottle, a stainless steel filter, and a bag of St. Roch Blend. $75.95. coastroastcoffeestroch@gmail.com (Kevin Pedeaux) https://crcoffeenola.com/news/lagniappe-iced-tea-blend https://crcoffeenola.com/news/lagniappe-iced-tea-blend Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:00:00 -0500 Kevin's sleeper product: the Lagniappe Iced Tea blend. Deep amber color, real body, always brewing at every CR Coffee shop in New Orleans and at lots of places that sell Coast Roast coffee. coastroastcoffeestroch@gmail.com (Kevin Pedeaux) https://crcoffeenola.com/news/fox8-brewing-tips-2026 https://crcoffeenola.com/news/fox8-brewing-tips-2026 Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:00:00 -0500 Kevin took CR Coffee's home brewing playbook to the Fox 8 Kitchen with morning anchor Rob Krieger: fresh roasted coffee, a burr grinder, hot water, and the Clever Coffee Dripper. coastroastcoffeestroch@gmail.com (Kevin Pedeaux) https://crcoffeenola.com/news/coffee-with-philip https://crcoffeenola.com/news/coffee-with-philip Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:00:00 -0500 Kevin has coffee with his seven-year-old son Philip, who reviews the Streetcar Blend they brew at home: it tastes like morning, and a little milk makes it a tidy bit better. coastroastcoffeestroch@gmail.com (Kevin Pedeaux) https://crcoffeenola.com/news/meet-kevin https://crcoffeenola.com/news/meet-kevin Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0500 Meet Kevin Pedeaux, founder of CR Coffee Shop. The guy in our videos on Coast Roast, roasting in Long Beach, Mississippi, and the thick, rich New Orleans coffee that defines CR. coastroastcoffeestroch@gmail.com (Kevin Pedeaux) https://crcoffeenola.com/news/wwl-magazine-street-2026 https://crcoffeenola.com/news/wwl-magazine-street-2026 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0500 Kevin joined WWL Louisiana to talk about Magazine Street's changing landscape as local staples Coquette and Feet First close and national brands move in. coastroastcoffeestroch@gmail.com (Kevin Pedeaux) https://crcoffeenola.com/news/timor-single-origin-2026 https://crcoffeenola.com/news/timor-single-origin-2026 Mon, 11 May 2026 12:00:00 -0500 CR Coffee's Indonesian slot is a Timor single origin this year, not the usual Sumatra. Hybrido de Timor varietal from Cooperativa Cafe Timor (CCT). Earthy, cocoa-forward, low acid, with a spice note. While supplies last. coastroastcoffeestroch@gmail.com (Kevin Pedeaux) https://crcoffeenola.com/news/champagne-stroll-may-2026 https://crcoffeenola.com/news/champagne-stroll-may-2026 Tue, 05 May 2026 12:00:00 -0500 CR Coffee Shop will serve affogatos at its Magazine Street location during the Champagne Stroll on Saturday, May 9, 2026. Espresso poured over vanilla ice cream, only available on late-night events. Open through 9 p.m. coastroastcoffeestroch@gmail.com (Kevin Pedeaux) https://crcoffeenola.com/news/strawberry-chai-summer-2026 https://crcoffeenola.com/news/strawberry-chai-summer-2026 Sun, 26 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0500 CR Coffee's new limited time Strawberry Chai: house made chai, fresh strawberry puree, cold foam, and a dust of cinnamon. Created by barista Emma Lincoln. On the menu through July at Magazine Street, Old Metairie, and St. Roch Market. coastroastcoffeestroch@gmail.com (Kevin Pedeaux) https://crcoffeenola.com/news/mothers-day-gift-guide-2026 https://crcoffeenola.com/news/mothers-day-gift-guide-2026 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0500 Kevin's CR Coffee Mother's Day gift guide for 2026. Streetcar Blend, St. Roch Blend, Venezuelan single origin, Cold Brew Blend, the Baratza Virtuoso+ grinder, and a seat on the porch at Magazine Street. coastroastcoffeestroch@gmail.com (Kevin Pedeaux) https://crcoffeenola.com/news/rewards-program-2026 https://crcoffeenola.com/news/rewards-program-2026 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0500 Your coffee runs have been paying off. Here is how CR Coffee Rewards actually works: earn a Bean for every dollar, unlock Shot Tiers, and redeem for free drinks and free bags of coffee. coastroastcoffeestroch@gmail.com (Kevin Pedeaux) https://crcoffeenola.com/news/venezuelan-coffee-return https://crcoffeenola.com/news/venezuelan-coffee-return Sat, 11 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0500 Venezuelan coffee is back at CR Coffee Shop for the first time in twenty years. 100% Arabica from the Sanare region, roasted on our antique 1910s drum roasters. Available now in 12-ounce bags. coastroastcoffeestroch@gmail.com (Kevin Pedeaux) https://crcoffeenola.com/news/two-decades-new-orleans-coffee https://crcoffeenola.com/news/two-decades-new-orleans-coffee Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0500 Kevin Pedeaux on two decades in New Orleans coffee — from sourcing wholesale blends in 2004, co-founding Coast Roast Coffee in 2009, to opening CR Coffee Shop in St. Roch Market, Magazine Street, and Old Metairie. coastroastcoffeestroch@gmail.com (Kevin Pedeaux) https://crcoffeenola.com/news/cherry-blossom-matcha-spring-2026 https://crcoffeenola.com/news/cherry-blossom-matcha-spring-2026 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0500 CR Coffee's spring seasonal drink combines hand-whisked matcha with cherry blossom powder imported from Japan. Available at all four New Orleans locations through spring 2026. coastroastcoffeestroch@gmail.com (Kevin Pedeaux) https://crcoffeenola.com/news/crescent-room-reel-2026 https://crcoffeenola.com/news/crescent-room-reel-2026 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0500 Your favorite New Orleans workspace is tucked away inside a shotgun house. The Crescent Room at CR Coffee Shop is open for bookings. Find a private, quiet space steps from Magazine Street. coastroastcoffeestroch@gmail.com (Kevin Pedeaux) https://crcoffeenola.com/news/water-boil-advisory-2026 https://crcoffeenola.com/news/water-boil-advisory-2026 Tue, 24 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0500 WDSU covers the impact of repeated boil water advisories on New Orleans businesses. Kevin Pedeaux explains how CR Coffee navigates water main breaks, why filtration systems can't just handle it, and what it really costs a small business. coastroastcoffeestroch@gmail.com (Kevin Pedeaux) https://crcoffeenola.com/news/spring-vibes-patio-2026 https://crcoffeenola.com/news/spring-vibes-patio-2026 Tue, 24 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0500 Spring is here and the porch and patio at CR Coffee Shop on Magazine Street are officially open for the season. Come for the coffee, stay for the vibes. coastroastcoffeestroch@gmail.com (Kevin Pedeaux) https://crcoffeenola.com/news/wsj-coffee-prices-2025 https://crcoffeenola.com/news/wsj-coffee-prices-2025 Fri, 03 Oct 2025 12:00:00 -0500 CR Coffee was featured in The Wall Street Journal discussing rising coffee prices, tariffs, and the impact on specialty roasters. coastroastcoffeestroch@gmail.com (Kevin Pedeaux) https://crcoffeenola.com/news/cupping-session-2025 https://crcoffeenola.com/news/cupping-session-2025 Sun, 23 Mar 2025 12:00:00 -0500 Go behind the scenes at a CR Coffee cupping session. Learn how Kevin evaluates green coffee samples, identifies flavor profiles, and builds the blends you drink at the shop. coastroastcoffeestroch@gmail.com (Kevin Pedeaux) https://crcoffeenola.com/news/scout-guide-feature https://crcoffeenola.com/news/scout-guide-feature Mon, 01 Jan 2024 12:00:00 -0600 CR Coffee was featured in The Scout Guide's curated guide to the best of New Orleans. Read about the recognition. coastroastcoffeestroch@gmail.com (Kevin Pedeaux) https://crcoffeenola.com/news/preservation-magazine-street https://crcoffeenola.com/news/preservation-magazine-street Sun, 01 Jan 2023 12:00:00 -0600 The Preservation Resource Center recognized CR Coffee's renovation work at the Magazine Street location. Read about the careful restoration of this historic space. coastroastcoffeestroch@gmail.com (Kevin Pedeaux)