balsamic vinaigrette. Try the egg wrap for breakfast. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Cash only. $
ST. COFFEE 2709 St. Claude Ave., 872-9798 This hip little coffeeshop has a cool interior of repurposed woodwork, strong brew and food from a host of downtown suppliers, including pastries from Shake Sugary, donuts from Alois J. Binder Bakery and empanadas from the Empanada Intifada food truck. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and early dinner daily. Cash only. $ SHAKE SUGARY 3600 St. Claude Ave., 355-9345; www.shakesugary.com On weekends, this bakery has regulars lining up for fresh cinnamon rolls and muffins, house-made soups and coffee from a local roaster. There’s also focaccia bread, quiche and bacon-and-sweet potato biscuits. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $ STILL PERKIN’ 2727 Prytania St., 899-0335 The Greek wrap is filled with grilled chicken, hummus, baby spinach, black olives, feta cheese and balsamic vinaigrette. The Asian wrap features chicken, lettuce, carrots and Thai peanut vinaigrette. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and early dinner daily. Credit cards. $ SUCRE 3025 Magazine St., 520-8311; Lakeside Shopping Center, 3301 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 834-2277; www.shopsucre.com Sucre offers gelato, pastries and assorted sweets. Salted caramel macaroons are part of the New Orleans macaroon collection, which includes flavors like Southern pecan, cafe au lait and bananas Foster. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, late night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards and checks. $
TUTTI FRUTTI FROZEN YOGURT Citywide; www.tfyogurt.com Tutti Frutti offers a rotating daily selection of 14 flavors, with options ranging from green tea to vanilla bean. Topping options include candies, chocolate, fruits, sprinkles and more. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $ UR WAY AND COFFEE BAR 3001 Tulane Ave., Suite 1A, 304-1556; www.urwaynola.com The cafe offers frozen yogurt and a selection of more than 40 toppings including fruit, nuts, granola, candy and sauces. There also are pastries, cheesecakes, baked goods and a coffee bar serving cappuccino and iced coffee drinks. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $ Z’OTZ COFFEEHOUSE 8210 Oak St., 861-2224; www.zotzcafe.com This bohemian coffeehouse serves chai and organic, fair trade coffees as well as a wide variety of teas. The cafe’s light fare includes croissants and vegan pastries. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Cash only. $ page 42
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SWEET NOLA CUPCAKES 7901 Earhart Blvd., 309-7109: www.nolasweetcupcakes.com This sweet chop offers a variety of cupcakes including cream cheese-iced red velvet and lemon meringue cakes topped with lemon curd and Italian meringue buttercream. No reservations.Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Cash only. $
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