Avenue Cafe is a neighborhood cafe and coffee shop on St. Charles Avenue serving locally roasted coffee & espresso drinks along with sandwiches, salads, sweet & savory pastries and some vegan and gluten-free options. If you've got time to sit for a spell, the convenient Lower Garden District space has coffee shop standards like free WiFi and local art, but a few unexpected gems set it apart—beer, wine, mimosas, magazines and books.