I wanted to keep this coffee shop a secret for as long as possible, but the cat’s out of the bag and more people are starting to find this not-so-hidden gem on Magazine Street.
In a building resembling many others on the street, Trumpet and Drum Coffee House is a beautiful spot for java in the Uptown neighborhood.
I found it by chance while walking Magazine Street during Champagne Stroll and made a mental note to check it out as soon as possible.
The entrance to the Trumpet and Drum Coffee Shop.
When I returned and went inside, I was greeted by chandeliers and vintage furniture. I was happy to make it my temporary office for the day.
The general manager, Addison Dupont, said customers like me are a dime a dozen. The coffee shop has become a haven for workers in need of a change of environment for a few hours.
The space, designed by owner Nicholas Pejic, is perfect for those seeking a comfortable environment for both work and socializing. He said the goal was to allow for high-quality coffee and connections, with multiple seating arrangements, smaller rooms and a garden patio space in the back.
Pejic, a psychiatrist by day, has wanted to open a coffee shop in addition to his practice for nearly 15 years, but he put the idea on the back burner to focus on his patients.
His dream was reignited after the coronavirus pandemic, which intensified the need for people to have a space away from home.
Latte art made by the baristas at Trumpet and Drum Coffee House.
“The coffeehouse idea kind of popped back in my mind, and I said, ‘You know, someone needs to step up and have a community spot that is stellar,'” Pejic said.
He then set out to buy the building. He carefully curated its furnishings and studied coffee, too.
This shop thrives on its creative staff that creates fun new menu options — including a PB&J latte, blackberry cream cold brew and blueberry matcha — and its baked goods from Bellegarde and other vendors with the high quality Dupont said they look for.
“We want to do as much as we can in house, but if we can’t do it in house, we want to find something that’s really good,” Dupont said.
The evolving cinnamon roll is one of the options for food at Trumpet and Drum Coffee Shop.
Patrons can expect an expansion of the menu to include a breakfast sandwich and some lunch options in the coming months, Pejic confirmed. Dupont said they wanted to start with coffee before expanding to food and eventually alcohol service.
In addition to food and drinks, the space will be also eventually be used for events. Pejic said that as a psychiatrist, he wanted to design a place to help facilitate the connections he and some of his patients discuss.
“I got tired of telling patients, ‘You should go, you know, out and about.’ Like, where would they go? To a bar? By themselves? And so, the Trumpet and Drum Coffee House kind of remedies that for some people where they could go feel like they’re at home,” Pejic said.
Some future events could include singer-songwriter open mic nights, a nod to the musical name Pejic chose to reflect his long-standing love for music and this city’s relationship to it.
Trumpet and Drum Coffee House
3642 Magazine St
Every day from 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
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