Streetcar Blend
Central and South American blend · Antique 1910s Royal No. 6 drum roasting
This medium roast features a full body, light acidity, and a smooth, satisfying finish.
Original roaster or listing source US Brand Directory
New Orleans, Louisiana · Specialty Coffee Brand Deep Dive
CR Coffee Shop
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Limited public info
Visit CR Coffee Shop's site CR Coffee Shop is a New Orleans-based coffee retailer and roaster that operates four locations across the city and at the Louis Armstrong International Airport. The company distinguishes itself by roasting all of its coffee on century-old, antique 1910s Royal No. 6 drum roasters. Founded in 2015, the brand maintains a strong local identity while shipping its small-batch roasted beans to customers nationwide.
Ownership
CR Coffee Shop is an independent, locally owned business founded by Kevin Pedeaux. It operates in conjunction with Coast Roast Coffee, a roasting company co-founded by Pedeaux in 2009.
Founded
2015
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
The brand is known for its use of rare, antique 1910s Royal No. 6 drum roasters to produce small-batch coffee. It is also recognized for its neighborhood presence in New Orleans and signature seasonal drinks like the pandan-infused Bayou Beast.
Sourcing countries
Timor · Venezuela
Farm-level sourcing
The brand sources green coffee beans through the Port of New Orleans. While they occasionally highlight specific origins like Timor or Venezuela in their news updates, they do not consistently publish farm or producer-level details for their standard offerings.
Notable coffees
- — Streetcar Blend
- — St. Roch Blend
- — Magazine Street Blend
- — French Roast
Documented coffee offerings
Coffees researched from CR Coffee Shop
These are examples recorded during editorial research. They are not a live product feed. The coffee, lot, price, and availability may have changed. We have not necessarily brewed these coffees ourselves.
French Roast
Central and South American blend · Antique 1910s Royal No. 6 drum roasting with tighter airflow finish
A dark roast offering notes of smoked cocoa, dark caramel, and a hint of charred cedar.
Original roaster or listing sourceSt. Roch Blend
Central and South American blend · Antique 1910s Royal No. 6 drum roasting
A coffee and chicory blend featuring a cocoa body, caramelized chicory sweetness, and a soft balanced finish.
Original roaster or listing sourceCold Brew Blend
Central and South American blend · Antique 1910s Royal No. 6 drum roasting
Designed for an 18-hour steep, this blend offers a smooth cocoa body, hints of dark caramel, and a clean mellow finish.
Original roaster or listing sourceCR Espresso Blend
Central and South American blend · Antique 1910s Royal No. 6 drum roasting
An espresso blend with notes of bittersweet cocoa, dark caramel, and stone fruit, featuring a velvety finish.
Original roaster or listing sourceExternal customer, cafe, marketplace, and class ratings are not comparable measures of the quality of an individual coffee. We do not convert them into original tasting scores or brand-wide star ratings. Our independent reviews are published separately after a coffee has actually been brewed and evaluated.
Verify original product sources
Retailer information: CR Coffee Shop
Documented physical retailers
Historical source note (not live inventory): Carries the brand's roasted coffee beans in 12oz bags at their flagship location.
Physical
Historical source note (not live inventory): Sells the brand's coffee beans and serves their signature blends at this location.
Physical
Historical source note (not live inventory): Offers the brand's roasted coffee beans for purchase at their Metairie Road shop.
Physical
Historical source note (not live inventory): Serves the brand's coffee at their kiosk located within the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.
Physical
Documented online sources
Historical source note (not live inventory): Sells the brand's roasted coffee beans and merchandise with nationwide shipping.
Website
I was able to verify that CR Coffee Shop sells its coffee through its four physical locations in the New Orleans area and its own official e-commerce website; no third-party retail partners were identified.
These references come from public store locators, retailer listings and brand materials. Last checked Oct 17, 2026. They are research links, not proof of current stock or a buying recommendation. Verify availability, price and location directly with the source.
In the news
Recent news and media coverage about CR Coffee Shop, as documented by outside outlets. We link to the original reporting and do not rewrite or endorse it.
2026-07-31 · Axios New Orleans
Monster forces New Orleans coffee shop's latte name change CR Coffee Shop was forced to rename its popular pandan iced latte, formerly known as the 'Swamp Monster,' following a series of cease and desist letters from Monster Energy. The drink, which has become a signature menu item for the New Orleans-based shop, has been rebranded as the 'Bayou Beast.'
Sources used in this deep dive
- https://crcoffeenola.com/coffee
- https://crcoffeenola.com/
- https://crcoffeenola.com/streetcar-blend
- https://crcoffeenola.com/espresso-blend
- https://crcoffeenola.com/why-cr-coffee
- https://crcoffeenola.com/cold-brew-blend
- https://crcoffeenola.com/st-roch-blend
- https://crcoffeenola.com/french-roast
- https://crcoffeenola.com/news
- https://crcoffeenola.com/locations
- https://crcoffeenola.com/shop
- https://crcoffeenola.com/chicory-coffee
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-09-30. This company overview is not a tasting review. Original tasting reviews are labeled separately when they exist. Ownership, roasting and sourcing details are attributed to documented sources. While the brand mentions sourcing through the Port of New Orleans, specific farm names or producer partnerships are not publicly documented on their website.