Where to Spend Bitcoin in the French Quarter
Whether you’re a longtime resident of New Orleans or a tourist, you’ve probably wondered where to spend Bitcoin in the French Quarter. Known for its round-the-clock nightlife, delicious food, and vibrant music scene, New Orleans is a popular destination for foodies and music lovers alike. With millions of tourists visiting New Orleans every year for Mardi Gras and other local events in the middle of a cryptocurrency boom, it’s no wonder that Bitcoin in the French Quarter has been on the rise. Everywhere from antique stores to well-known eateries now accept cryptocurrency, so read on to learn more about where to spend your Bitcoin in the French Quarter:
Spend Your Bitcoin in the French Quarter
David’s Antiques & Jewelry
Location: 322 Royal St, New Orleans, LA 70130
Hours: Sunday through Thursday 9 AM-5 PM, Friday 9 AM-4 PM, closed Saturday
Located on the Esplanade side of Royal Street on the outskirts of the French Quarter, David's Antiques & Jewelry is a New Orleans staple. Royal Street is home to many antique stores. Still, David’s Antiques is a cut above the rest with its extensive jewelry collection, vintage clothing, antique snuff bottles, and gorgeous furniture. So no matter whether you’re looking for vintage jewelry for a special occasion or antique furniture for a new apartment, David’s Antiques has it all. And the best part is, they accept Bitcoin! The people at David’s are true innovators, proving that you can sell timeless products with a modern flair.
Sam’s Unique General Store
Location: 127 Royal St, New Orleans, LA 70130
Hours: Monday through Sunday, 11 AM-10 PM
Located near David’s Antiques on Royal Street, Sam’s Unique General Store is also on the edge of the French Quarter. Sam’s Unique General Store has everything you need for a night on the town or a quiet night in with a wide variety of local beer, wine, and tasty snacks. Sam’s also offers convenient check-cashing services, ensuring that all of your financial needs are covered. And because Sam’s is home to the only Pelicoin ATM in the historic French Quarter, there’s never been a better time to stop in, grab a cold beverage, and exchange Bitcoin in the French Quarter. Read on to learn more about Pelicoin’s Bitcoin ATMs across the city!
La Galerie French Quarter Hotel
Location: 131 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70130
Hours: Open 24 hours, Monday through Sunday
Located on Decatur Street, La Galerie French Quarter Hotel offers a boutique hotel experience fit for royalty. With valet parking and self-parking, professional concierge services, and many other high-class amenities, La Galerie provides personalized hospitality to every guest. Additionally, La Galerie is an innovator in the hotel world due to its unique loyalty program. With every stay, La Galerie offers reward options ranging from 5% to 15% of the value of your visit. However, it’s not your run-of-the-mill rewards program because La Galerie offers cashback opportunities in Bitcoin!
Shake Shack
Location: 333 Canal Street Space 1.21B, New
Hours: Sunday through Thursday 11 AM-10 PM, Friday and Saturday 11 AM-11 PM
Shake Shack is nationally known for its delicious fries and perfectly grilled burgers, and luckily they opened up a French Quarter location a few years ago. Located at 333 Canal Street near swanky Canal Place, Shake Shack is upping the ante by piloting a Bitcoin rewards program. The popular chain now offers customers a 15% Boost Reward in Bitcoin for people who buy their burgers using a Cash App Cash Card. And while the pilot program ends after March 2022, the promo is making waves in the fast-food world. Hopefully, Shake Shack will make Bitcoin payback a permanent feature, and other fast food joints will take note!
Starbucks
Location: 700 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70119
Hours: Monday through Sunday, 5 AM - 9 PM
Starbucks is making waves by accepting Bitcoin in the French Quarter as payment! Thanks to a collaboration with digital-wallet company Bakkt, Starbucks allows customers to pay for their caffeine fix with Bitcoin. Luckily, New Orleans coffee lovers can satisfy their coffee and crypto fix at Starbucks’ French Quarter location. Located in a beautiful building on Canal Street, Starbucks is changing how customers engage with their favorite brands and eateries.
Convert Your Bitcoin Into Cash with a Pelicoin Bitcoin ATM
Location: 127 Royal St, New Orleans, LA 70130
Hours: Monday through Sunday, 11 AM-10 PM
Even if you lose your wallet or forget to book a room at a crypto-friendly hotel like La Galerie, never fear - Pelicoin has you covered! With eight Bitcoin ATMs located across New Orleans and one in the historic French Quarter, it’s never been easier to convert your Bitcoin into cash. All you have to do is press the “withdraw cash” button, confirm your information, pick which currency you’d like to exchange, and have cold, hard cash to spend around the city in no time. Our Pelicoin ATMs are the safest and fastest way to exchange or spend Bitcoin in the French Quarter, so you can rest easy knowing your sensitive information will always be protected.
Pelicoin: Find (and Spend) Bitcoin in the French Quarter
Whether you’re a long-time New Orleans resident, an avid New Orleans Saints fan, a Pelicans fanatic, or a Mardi Gras lover, Pelicoin has made it easier to find and spend Bitcoin in the French Quarter. From antique stores to coffee shops, the French Quarter is becoming more and more crypto-friendly. And now that hotels and convenience stores are getting in on the craze, there’s never been a better time to visit the city! So embrace the cryptocurrency fervor with the help of Pelicoin by visiting one of our eight ATMs offering Bitcoin in the French Quarter (and across the city). Our safe and convenient ATMs are outfitted with a user-friendly interface, providing quick and trusty service every time. Visit our blog to learn more about Pelicoin Bitcoin ATMs, buying and selling Bitcoin, and cryptocurrency updates.