Done up in wood and with a decidedly retro feel, the French Coffee Shop is an Orleans institution. They do some of the best coffee in town, but most people come here for the elaborate and at times ridiculous milkshake creations. With towers of whipped cream, crumbled biscuits, and glace cherries, this is a superb place to indulge a sweet tooth, or just to pick up one of their slightly less decadent smoothies. Open Monday 9 12pm to 7pm, Tuesday to Thursday 9:30am to 7pm, and Friday to Saturday from 9:30am-8pm.