In the News

Axios New Orleans

The Story of the Bayou Beast

July 31, 2026

Axios New Orleans reporter Chelsea Brasted profiled the Bayou Beast, our pandan iced latte: his hot-August origins, his rise to the top of the menu, and the Muses shoe he inspired. Read our story on the story.

FOX 8 (WVUE New Orleans)

"Fox 8 Kitchen: Tips for Coffee Brewing at Home"

July 9, 2026

Kevin joined morning anchor Rob Krieger in the Fox 8 Kitchen to walk through CR Coffee's four rules for better home brewing: fresh roasted coffee, a burr grinder, hot water, and the Clever Coffee Dripper. Read our story on the segment.

WWL Louisiana

"Magazine Street's Transformation: Local Favorites Leave as National Brands Move In"

June 5, 2026

Kevin spoke with WWL's Lily Cummings from the Magazine Street patio about national brands moving onto the corridor as longtime locals Coquette and Feet First announced their closings, and why shopping small keeps the street alive. Read our story on the piece.

WDSU

"Small Businesses Bearing the Brunt of Water Main Breaks"

March 2026

WDSU covered how New Orleans water main breaks hit small businesses, featuring CR Coffee's response to the boil advisory. Read our story on the advisory.

The Wall Street Journal

"Hell Hath No Fury Like a Coffee Drinker in 2025"

October 3, 2025

Kevin was interviewed by Rachel Louise Ensign about rising coffee prices, tariffs on Brazilian imports, and the pressure facing specialty roasters. The piece covered the decision to raise drip coffee from $3.35 to $3.65.

The Scout Guide

New Orleans City Guide Feature

2024

Featured in The Scout Guide's curated selection of the best of New Orleans. A recognition of the work we've built at CR Coffee since 2015 across all four of our locations.

Southern Foodways Alliance

Kevin Pedeaux Oral History

The Southern Foodways Alliance recorded an oral history with founder Kevin Pedeaux on New Orleans coffee, Coast Roast, and two decades in the business.

Preservation Resource Center

Magazine Street Renovation

2023

Coverage of the careful renovation work at our Magazine Street location. The piece recognized how we balanced respecting the historic building while building something new for the community.