One of a kind coffee shop with amazing old decor and excellent
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ada VanSingel
I like how they don’t have a bunch of menu items. They pick a couple items and make them well. The servers were nice, but they could do to speak louder. I really liked the decorations. Very instagramable.Vegetarian options: They have a lot of milk substitute options, but the vegetarian dishes aren’t labeled. I don’t think they have any vegan options.Dietary restrictions: None of the stuff has nuts unlessIt literally says it has nuts in the title or description. They have a lot of keto options. Lots of dairy substitutes too.Parking: There’s a parking garage right next to the building, plus street parking.Kid-friendliness: They don’t have many kid friendly menu options. Most of the food is catered towards an adult palate.Wheelchair accessibility: The tables are really close and the way to the bathroom has stairs. It would be pretty hard for someone with a wheelchair to navigate.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Egg White Frittata
Jennifer Nill
The egg white frittata was full of perfectly cooked veggies, seasoned to perfection and spritzed with lemon...... Bright, light, yet filling.... Did I say perfect?!I had to get it to go, but if you can stop in and sit down I think you'll be glad you did.The person at the counter gave me a quick run down of which foods would travel best and was kind & helpful.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Marshall P.
The pastries are a highlight here. One of the best pan au chocolates I've had in a really long time. Coffee is ok, but the service shines here. From the host to the baristas to the wait staff, everyone was always so kind and amenable. I really appreciated their positivity in the early AM.
Nick Howard
Got a $4 latte that tasted like it was from a gas station cappuccino vending machine.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
Keely B.
This place was less than a block from our hotel and I am glad it was. We enjoyed the classic New Orleans breakfast of eggs, bacon, toast and grits a few times. It hit the spot. The grits were the best I have ever had, the bacon was crispy and the rest just hit the spot. The coffee and chai were also delicious. We were always getting ours to go, but the cafe is in a delightful old building that has been tastily restored.
Mrudula Voruganti
Best place to have coffee in the garden district , tried multiple places around but this cafe has the best coffee, the food menu is simple but tasted great!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
E. P.
Most of the Popular Dishes listed in Yelp are no longer available at Silver Whistle. They've scaled back drastically: they don't even have 2% milk, just whole. What they have is adequate and better than the food from a 7 Eleven, but the attempt to do the bare minimum is seen in every choice. I don't usually give a review at all if it's below 4 stars (the world doesn't need more haters), but the previous Yelp reviews and item mentions would leave too many people misinformed of the changes for me not to say something. Other than that, the place is at least kind of cute.
Sherry Wood
Came here today for the first time and got an iced latte with an extra shot and a side of grits. Everything was really good. Nice staff, very quiet, charming place. Very reasonable prices too. Will be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jess H.
Im so confused by the mixed reviews, because my husband and I just had a wonderful experience at this restaurant. We went in with zero expectations and we were eating breakfast here out of convenience (staying at the hotel.) We both got the broken yolk sandwich and grits and I can’t stop thinking about the grits, lol. They looked like a lump but then when I bit into them they were super fluffy and cheesy and honestly some of the best grits I’ve ever had. We also got a flat white and London fog and both were made well. It became our go-to coffee in the morning before we would go out and explore New Orleans.
Sandwich was simple, but had a burst of flavor with some delicious garlic aioli! The grits were so creamy, perfectly seasoned, I wanted to eat two helpings but I was so full!! Also a delicious cappuccino and a beautiful little space. It's in a historic hotel in towns and it's absolutely perfect and quaint. The team of staff was very attentive and friendly, I appreciate so much that the manager (I think) came to speak to us directly !! I saw the eggs Benedict all over Yelp and that's what I was looking forward to, he explained some changes; and I found a delicious alternative! Definitely a place to stop by on your way through New Orleans!
Heath Parker
Nice small cafe in a hotel. Good if you want a quick snack or sit down and order.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wolfman Brody
A very decent little spot in the Pontchartrain Hotel. The food was pretty good, the coffee was pretty good, the service was okay, I suppose. I don't have any complaints, it just isn't really anything to write home about. It feels like a restaurant at an airport. Also, it is a very limited menu.Vegetarian options: Not really sure.Dietary restrictions: Some accommodations might be made.Parking: Some street parking nearby. Valet available to hotel guests.Kid-friendliness: Kids are welcome they just might be disappointed.Wheelchair accessibility: It is wheelchair accessible.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Nola Breakfast
Alexander
Quite disappointing service. I was eager to have breakfast here as my last experience here in 2018 was wonderful, but the second time lacked the charm. 35 minute wait for cold eggs, and the grits that I’d ordered weren’t accompanied (nor was the lemon I’d asked for my water and my friend’s herbal tea). My friend ordered a simple toast. The toast was served cold and took 35 minutes. My other friend received his complete order, but after having waited so long for our food, he had to get a to-go box.From what I could see of his grits (since mine never arrived) they were quite dense and served in a lump—looked more like a scoop of ice cream. There were two service members taking and serving orders, and neither seemed particularly concerned about the wait time or our dissatisfaction with the service. Our server brought the lemon with the check.It wasn’t unusually busy. I’d hate to think that service was intentionally bad to discourage black patrons from returning, but I wouldn’t be surprised. My friends and I are all professionals, but we were dressed casually.Unfortunately, I would not dine here again.
Food: 1
Service: 1
Erwin Olivares
The ambience was great, the food was very very tasty, the service, the music, inside Pontchartrain hotel location. Close street parking and valet both available.
One of a kind coffee shop with amazing old decor and excellent
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I like how they don’t have a bunch of menu items. They pick a couple items and make them well. The servers were nice, but they could do to speak louder. I really liked the decorations. Very instagramable.Vegetarian options: They have a lot of milk substitute options, but the vegetarian dishes aren’t labeled. I don’t think they have any vegan options.Dietary restrictions: None of the stuff has nuts unlessIt literally says it has nuts in the title or description. They have a lot of keto options. Lots of dairy substitutes too.Parking: There’s a parking garage right next to the building, plus street parking.Kid-friendliness: They don’t have many kid friendly menu options. Most of the food is catered towards an adult palate.Wheelchair accessibility: The tables are really close and the way to the bathroom has stairs. It would be pretty hard for someone with a wheelchair to navigate.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Egg White Frittata
The egg white frittata was full of perfectly cooked veggies, seasoned to perfection and spritzed with lemon...... Bright, light, yet filling.... Did I say perfect?!I had to get it to go, but if you can stop in and sit down I think you'll be glad you did.The person at the counter gave me a quick run down of which foods would travel best and was kind & helpful.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The pastries are a highlight here. One of the best pan au chocolates I've had in a really long time. Coffee is ok, but the service shines here. From the host to the baristas to the wait staff, everyone was always so kind and amenable. I really appreciated their positivity in the early AM.
Got a $4 latte that tasted like it was from a gas station cappuccino vending machine.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
This place was less than a block from our hotel and I am glad it was. We enjoyed the classic New Orleans breakfast of eggs, bacon, toast and grits a few times. It hit the spot. The grits were the best I have ever had, the bacon was crispy and the rest just hit the spot. The coffee and chai were also delicious. We were always getting ours to go, but the cafe is in a delightful old building that has been tastily restored.
Best place to have coffee in the garden district , tried multiple places around but this cafe has the best coffee, the food menu is simple but tasted great!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Most of the Popular Dishes listed in Yelp are no longer available at Silver Whistle. They've scaled back drastically: they don't even have 2% milk, just whole. What they have is adequate and better than the food from a 7 Eleven, but the attempt to do the bare minimum is seen in every choice. I don't usually give a review at all if it's below 4 stars (the world doesn't need more haters), but the previous Yelp reviews and item mentions would leave too many people misinformed of the changes for me not to say something. Other than that, the place is at least kind of cute.
Came here today for the first time and got an iced latte with an extra shot and a side of grits. Everything was really good. Nice staff, very quiet, charming place. Very reasonable prices too. Will be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Im so confused by the mixed reviews, because my husband and I just had a wonderful experience at this restaurant. We went in with zero expectations and we were eating breakfast here out of convenience (staying at the hotel.) We both got the broken yolk sandwich and grits and I can’t stop thinking about the grits, lol. They looked like a lump but then when I bit into them they were super fluffy and cheesy and honestly some of the best grits I’ve ever had. We also got a flat white and London fog and both were made well. It became our go-to coffee in the morning before we would go out and explore New Orleans.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Broken Yolk Sandwich
Restaurantji Recommends
Sandwich was simple, but had a burst of flavor with some delicious garlic aioli! The grits were so creamy, perfectly seasoned, I wanted to eat two helpings but I was so full!! Also a delicious cappuccino and a beautiful little space. It's in a historic hotel in towns and it's absolutely perfect and quaint. The team of staff was very attentive and friendly, I appreciate so much that the manager (I think) came to speak to us directly !! I saw the eggs Benedict all over Yelp and that's what I was looking forward to, he explained some changes; and I found a delicious alternative! Definitely a place to stop by on your way through New Orleans!
Nice small cafe in a hotel. Good if you want a quick snack or sit down and order.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A very decent little spot in the Pontchartrain Hotel. The food was pretty good, the coffee was pretty good, the service was okay, I suppose. I don't have any complaints, it just isn't really anything to write home about. It feels like a restaurant at an airport. Also, it is a very limited menu.Vegetarian options: Not really sure.Dietary restrictions: Some accommodations might be made.Parking: Some street parking nearby. Valet available to hotel guests.Kid-friendliness: Kids are welcome they just might be disappointed.Wheelchair accessibility: It is wheelchair accessible.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Nola Breakfast
Quite disappointing service. I was eager to have breakfast here as my last experience here in 2018 was wonderful, but the second time lacked the charm. 35 minute wait for cold eggs, and the grits that I’d ordered weren’t accompanied (nor was the lemon I’d asked for my water and my friend’s herbal tea). My friend ordered a simple toast. The toast was served cold and took 35 minutes. My other friend received his complete order, but after having waited so long for our food, he had to get a to-go box.From what I could see of his grits (since mine never arrived) they were quite dense and served in a lump—looked more like a scoop of ice cream. There were two service members taking and serving orders, and neither seemed particularly concerned about the wait time or our dissatisfaction with the service. Our server brought the lemon with the check.It wasn’t unusually busy. I’d hate to think that service was intentionally bad to discourage black patrons from returning, but I wouldn’t be surprised. My friends and I are all professionals, but we were dressed casually.Unfortunately, I would not dine here again.
Food: 1
Service: 1
The ambience was great, the food was very very tasty, the service, the music, inside Pontchartrain hotel location. Close street parking and valet both available.