This cafe channels the best New Orleans has to offer. Whether you appreciate The Big Easy's casual attitude, its rich musical culture or its yummy food, you'll find what you're looking for at Nola's Cup. The space is open and inviting, with mini-Tiffany lamps and a friendly staff, who are more than willing to let you stand hemming and hawing over the menu behind them.

Food and drink selections are similar to that of most coffee shops, but some New Orleans-inspired fare is an added bonus. Get your daily sugar fix with a plate of beignets, followed by a muffaletta that you can wash down with a mocha mint julep. Standard coffee and espresso pleases those in search of their standard daily cup, and crafty girls will be thrilled to find a weekly Stitch N' Bitch meeting here every Tuesday night from 6-8 p.m.

Centerstage Reviewer: Jenny Seay