Chill Out Cafe
729 Burdette St, New Orleans, LA, 70118
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Address :
729 Burdette St
New Orleans, LA, 70118 - Phone (504) 872-9628
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Opening Hours
- Mon :10:00 am - 8:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch
Parking : Street
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Quiet
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : Yes
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Shannon S.
This place does a bit of a confusing combination of American breakfast and Thai food. I'm not a fan of American breakfast so I'm sticking to the Thai food which is pretty good here. The Tom Yum soup is some of the best I've had in the area and the other dishes I've had here are all very flavorful. They have some good lunch specials but the portions are a bit on the smaller side. They have outdoor sidewalk and patio dining that is nice when the weather cooperates. The only negative experience I've had here was on my last lunch visit when there were very few other customers but it still took an excessively long time for my food to arrive. Overall its a nice place to grab a casual meal but use caution if you have a tight deadline.
(3)Karla E.
Good food, good prices, big portions, not to greasy.. pretty "chill out" atmosphere :) and they get their tea right... Definitely good value...
(4)Michaela A.
Tried Chill Out Cafe for a takeout tonight. Got the Tom Kha soup based on other reviews here and it was delicious. It has a unique taste, not quite the usual coconut milk look and taste but very good. Then we had Pad Thai with chicken and also based on the cafe's own recommendation, the red curry with chicken. Both were very good and we will definitely be back for more. Also it seems a really cute place to hang out on the verandah, so hope to come back for breakfast another time. Service even for my takeout was very warm and friendly. Seems a shame there were only two other people dining but I guess it was a Monday night so may be busier other nights.
(4)Melissa E.
This is my favorite lunch spot on Maple Street on days that I can take my time enjoying good weather and delicious food on their porch. The ladies that run the restaurant are very welcoming to this solo girl. I usually get their seafood curry lunch special, which comes with a soup and small noodle salad. The dish is packed with fresh shrimp, crawfish (in season), mussels, and scallops. It's filled with flavor, but not too spicy. I've always eaten it in one sitting, but I bet it's even better after sitting in the fridge for a day. The price is right, too. Why not 5 stars? If I was writing about food, they would get 5. I reduced it to 4 after having my lunch interrupted by college students 3 tables away (other tables were empty) explicitly discussing their sex life. I'm not judging. Just comes with the territory of a spot in the University 'hood.
(4)Jamie G.
We had the American breakfast. Good basic food, not great. Pleasant server. If you live in the neighborhood, give it a try.
(3)Rachel S.
Food is always good, service is always fast. Great location as it is walking distance from Tulane's campus. Offers some of the best pad Thai and pad see ew I have ever had. A must try!!
(5)Kay L.
I ordered Pad Kee Mao (drunken noodles) with tofu and vegetables which is my go-to dish when eating at new Thai spots, and I have to say it was highly disappointing. - Noodles tasted like they were sitting out for a while or were undercooked - Dish wasn't seasoned well. Some noodles were still off-white. All you taste is the chili pepper and not much of anything else. - I like some variety and exoticness in my vegetable selection. For example: squash, green beans, asparagus, cucumbers, etc. Only vegetables they cooked in this dish was cabbage, carrots, celery, and broccoli from what I can tell. Not very exciting. - The dish basically looked like bad take-out =\ Funny thing is I ate this while being starved all day and it still tasted gross lol. Don't think I'll be returning here. If you're looking for Thai, try Banana Blossom on the Westbank or Siamese in Metairie.
(1)Victoria T.
I kept seeing this small little quaint place on the corner of the street on maple. This place serves thai food alsowith some american breakfast food. I tried their pad thai which was decent priced and a good portion. They also have good lunch specials. If you want good thai food thats quick and cheap. This is the place to go. The menu was pretty limited, with a basic selection for thai food and some breakfast food. Good for studying too. Overall it's a great and casual place to stop by if you are craving affordable thai food.
(3)Judy H.
Went during a weekly outing with co-workers and ordered Pad Thai because I figured if they couldn't get that dish right, the rest wasn't going to be worth it. However, I was pleasantly surprised by the food and the atmosphere. The restaurant looks like it used to be one of those 50s milk shake diners. The food was pretty decent and so far, the Thai is one of the better Thai foods I've tried. So giving it three stars until I try some of their other stuff.
(3)Rob G.
I passed this place by several times because I didn't realize it was Thai food because of the name. Now that I've tried it. Amazing! The tom yum soup is incredible! If you are looking for good Thai, defiantly recommend this place!
(5)Caroline D.
Best Thai in New Orleans! Friendly! Love their outdoor patio. I wish they served alcohol, but it is byob!
(5)Nico A.
The friend I went to visit in New Orleans recommended we try this place and it did not disappoint. We sat outside and it was really pleasant to do so. I wish the sun would've been out, but that is just getting a little nit picky. We went at an odd hour so it was really slow and we were the only people there. We sat outside on the patio for a while and had to let somebody inside know we were sitting outside. That's how slow it was. They have a primarily thai menu with the usual fare of food and drink. I recommend trying the thai tea or coffee as it is a great drink to have with your meal. The food was good and I can't really complain about it because I ordered something with mint and I'm not a big fan of mint, so it was more my fault than theirs. My friend paid for our meal but I'm pretty sure it was quite affordable. The inside was nice and clean also and I remember the bathroom being really really nice if that is of importance to you. Highly recommended!
(4)Spenser K.
I had lunch here, and it was really pretty tasty. Being unadventurous when it comes to food I'm not super familiar with (like Thai food), I had the simple Pad Thai w/ Chicken. I asked for it spicy, which may have been a mistake on my part. My last couple of years in New Orleans had made me a bit cocky about my spicy food tolerance, and I felt confident in my ability to down some tasty hot goodness. Unnnnfortunately, I was mistaken. Don't get me wrong, the Pad Thai was delicious, and I finished pretty much all of it, but my tongue was on fire, my nose was running, and my eyes were watering for the majority of the meal. This isn't because the restaurant necessarily made the dish like fire, but rather due to my own weakness as a spicy food connoisseur. I have to note that the whole Thai/breakfast fusion does seem like kind of a weird mix, but I really don't care. As long as what they make tastes great (and my experience here supports this), they could be mexican/canadian and I really wouldn't mind.
(4)Big Baby D.
Prices were more than fair. The spring rolls were excellent, and a fairly different twist on the concept. My wife, who is entirely unfamiliar with Asian fare, thought it was sushi due to the way it is plated. Easy on the eyes and the palate. I then sampled the Tom Kar soup (cocount milk) with chicken. It was perfect. The vegetables in the soup were not under cooked, but had a wonderful crunch to them, and the bowl was riddled with tender chicken breast meat. For dinner I had the red curry, and ordered it extra spicy. Finally a place that actually serves me something that tickles the spicy spots just right whenever I order it "extra spicy." Far from bland, the dish's flavors still shone through exceptionally well and the veggies once again were crisp yet not under cooked. The dish itself was delectable, and if the review stopped here Chill Out would be up for a 5 star nomination, but we have to take into account my wife's order. She had the crawfish omelette. It was every single bit as disappointing and bland as another reviewer labeled it. We were both absolutely famished so she ate the whole thing, but was none too pleased with it. It's a shame really, because she is not fond of Thai cuisine, although I love it. This place was a great compromise for us, but it'll take some convincing for me to get her back in there to try a different breakfast item so that I may enjoy the Thai food. The portions were listed by some other reviewers as small, but I thought there were more than fair, and I'm possessed of a ravenous appetite. The atmosphere was simple, yet inviting and warm. The porch seating is about as fine as you can get in this part of the city. Give this place a chance, I couldn't ask for much more than what was delivered, but I must suggest to the chef that they revisit their approach for a crawfish omelette.
(4)Ryan S.
This little shotgun house-turned-cafe is another solid uptown find. It's buried in the depths of Maple street, but it fits in well. A solid mixture of Asian cuisine fills the bill, though Thai is the headline. You won't find that high-spice level here which you may find at other Thai places, but don't count them out based on that -- spicy dishes are clearly marked and worth it. The place boasts solid portions with the flavors and taste to bring you back.
(4)Jen L.
Chill Out Café was named best Thai restaurant by New Orleans magazine late last year. Best Thai?! And I hadn't eaten there? How could this be? After scoping out the location on my shopping-palooza trip earlier this month, E & I went for dinner on a chilly, rainy Friday night. The menu is eclectic to say the least. Traditional American breakfast is served all day as well as Thai specialties and gumbo thrown in for good measure. I stuck with the red curry (I have an obsessive devotion to Thai curries) and E was intrigued by green bean noodles (I think) - they turned out to be glass noodles with veggies though. Both dishes were very good and service was quick, especially considering that the only server (who is also an owner, I think) was very pregnant. It's a small restaurant with maybe 10 tables inside (and as many outside on the porch I think). Outside was not an option that night. The Thai menu is limited compared to other restaurants in town. But what they have, they seem to make very well. The prices are VERY good.
(4)Jen R.
We were both hungry at the same time, my lady-friend and me, and while we were on Maple Street. Only I was hungry for Thai food and she wanted an omelette. How serendipitous was it then that we pass this little place with a friendly porch and a sign that proclaims they serve "Breakfast and Thai food?" The answer is "Very!" Only, not quite. Don't get me wrong, this is a cute little place and the staff was real nice but "Meh. I've experienced better" just about sums up the food. Her crawfish omelette was bland bland bland and my basil chicken (which the menu indicated was spicy - as it should since it's *supposed to be* a spicy dish) was not in the least tiniest bit spicy. It tasted good, and the salad and soup were tasty, too, but New Orleans has yet to provide me with a single plate of satisfactory Thai food. And I been trying, believe me.
(2)Kali M.
Ohmigod Thai food. Chill Out Cafe, besides having a name that makes me want to take my shoes off, has THE BEST THAI FOOD IN THE WESTERN HEMISPHERE. According to me. I had the red curry with seafood, which was cooked to perfection. Of course, I requested that the seafood be "cooked to perfection," but they executed my request well...perfectly. Service was great, ambiance was chill (pun!) and relaxing, and prices--especially for the quality of food--were absolutely unbeatable. Made for a great first date :) I will definitely be returning to Chill Out Cafe; in fact, I have plans to eat there tomorrow. Creature of habit? Guilty as charged.
(5)Brandon B.
Besides the dirty water glass, the breakfast was mediocre. Not sure about the Thai cuisine, but go elsewhere for breakfast.
(2)Elizabeth C.
It's a cheap, friendly, cute little place. I'm not big on Thai food, but found things to eat that I very much enjoyed, including bites of pad Thai off my friend's plate. It was also pretty cheap, which is always a plus for me!
(4)W W.
Training wheels Thai food in an atmosphere that's caught between a deli and an ice cream parlor. Totally serviceable food, but taking a brunch date here means no "Sky rockets in flight" for you.
(3)Philip K.
I loved this place. Yes it may look sketchy, yes American Breakfast and Thai Cusine do not go hand in hand, BUUUUT, if you're in search of a quick cheap lunch or dinner that is totally up to par as far as New Orleans Thai food this place is a GEM! They have lunch combos for under $10 and they are GOOD. The curry is good, the stir fry is good, the tom yum is good, everything is totally fresh and delicious. It is not a fancy place but it is not trying to be. CHECK IT OUT!
(4)Gaston J.
I get down with their pad thai and it's moderately priced.
(4)Bonni T.
The service is actually pretty nice. My glass doesn't get empty and she is attentive. I eat the Pad Kee Mao with chicken constantly. Go...order it now and thank me later. It is a wonderful blend of fresh vegetables and spice. There is just enough sauce for you to feel like you are eating comfort food, but the plethora of vegetables keep you from feeling like taking a 5 hour nap afterwards.
(4)David M.
"Asian breakfast fusion" is...a bit of a tough sell for many people. If you're thinking it means plopping an ihop-esque establishment into a china wok (or substitute any generic sounding chinese food mom and pop shop), you'd thankfully be wrong. Chill Out Cafe is primarily a thai place with some breakfast items thrown in for....I actually don't why. And I don't care to. I've been here probably half a dozen times and have yet to have a poor experience. I've had pad woon sen, dumplings, cashew chicken, and their ginger dish I can't remember. All tasted fresh and delicious. I can't deal with very spicy food, and they are always great about toning it down a notch. In terms of the american breakfast items, I've only had the waffles. This was probably the most disappointing element I've eaten at Chill Out Cafe. It wasn't awful but certainly not worth the price. On that note, the prices are fair. It's not actually as cheap as it seems though because the portions tend to be on the smaller(not tiny) side compared to other thai places I've been to. The service is fine. I know "fine" isn't all that descriptive, but that's what it is. I've almost always had the same server who is pleasant and generally does a good job. The building itself is pretty small but cute and doesn't feel crowded to me. Also, they take credit cards, which I was a little nervous about.
(4)H K.
I usually never write reviews on Yelp and try to go out of my way to avoid doing so but Chill Out Cafe is one exception that I would gladly do so for. This is easily the most underrated restaurants not only in the Uptown area, but the entire city of New Orleans. Best Thai/Asian food in New Orleans, hands down. I have absolutely no idea why Tulane college kids go to Basil Leaf when it is twice as expensive and not even remotely as delicious as the food at Chill Out. I have been to Chill Out four times and tried out a wide range of dishes. None of them have ever disappointed me. On the contrary, I was blown away by the quality of food I was getting for such low prices! It is worth noting that the authentic-tasting dishes are created by very talented chefs are from Thailand. Must-Haves: Tom Yam Seafood Soup (tastes absolutely like the ones you would get in Thailand), Soft Shell Crab appetizer, Lad Na, Pad See Ew, Satay In addition to being vegetarian-friendly, Chill Out Cafe has patio seating that reminds me of a delightful, cozy B&B. I'll definitely be going back for more and bringing all my friends here.
(5)William L.
I got take out from here last night and was pretty happy. First of all, it was ready when I got there which is a big criteria for me. The other Thai places uptown are ridiculously overpriced. This one felt like what I should be paying for Thai food. At least with takeout, there were no frills, just what you need. No fancy boxes, just your standard styrofoam takeout boxes, which is just fine with me. I got the pad thai and the portion was huge. It filled me up good. I also got the shrimp spring rolls (not the fried kind). They were also really good. I was pleasantly surprised when I bit into them and tasted mint leaves. And while I didn't eat there, when I walked in to pick up my food, it looked like the kinda place I would be happy eating Overall great experience. I will go back plenty of times I'm sure
(4)Meghan M.
Despite what I thought to be a particularly lame name for a restaurant, I gave this place a shot for lunch (it's within walking distance of my house). I was very pleased. I ordered some sort of ginger chicken with veggies. The portion was huge (enough to take home for leftovers, yay!) and it was fresh and delicious. I also tried the thai iced tea and was blown away. Creamy and spicy and very filling - more like a dessert. Service was friendly and great too. Can't wait to go back and try breakfast sometime.
(4)Heather S.
I love thai and it's one of my favorite meals, but since I moved to Nola I have had a hard time finding a place I like. This place isn't authentic but it's good. I FINALLY have found a place that does tasty fresh spring rolls and red curry! So all in all I am very pleased and would defiantly recommend this place to my friends.
(4)Mia S.
Always delicious. We go here about every other month. Their basil chicken is delicious and spicy, I get it every time. Spring roll appetizers are so cute and yummy. Tom Kar soup is good, too, it was the first time I had ever tried it. I haven't tried their American food yet. As for desserts? Crispy banana! SO good. Same with the cheesecake dessert, can't remember what it's called. But it's fried cheesecake. They're really friendly, and really quick when you order for pick-up. Can be a little slow if you dine-in, but the atmosphere is nice so it doesn't really matter.
(5)Josh B.
Excellent everytime. I've been several times and got different things. Staff is friendly and the food comes out quickly. Very reasonably priced especially in New Orleans. My lunch plate, soup and salad $8. Can't beat it!!!
(5)Teneha B.
This is a quaint little restaurant with a great menu, the best-EST Thai Tea in the city, hands down and a dynamite staff. I've visited this restaurant several times (like more than 8xs this year alone) and I have never had a bad dish or experience. The food is made to order and the staff is truly phenomenal!!! Thai food made the way Thai food is supposed to be made. And the prices fall right in line with what's expected. I recommend this restaurant hands down for that 'authentic' Thai taste; they have an actual Taiwanese cook!!!
(5)Timothy S.
The red curry was awesome. Prices were fair, although, unlike other Yelpers here, I found the portions to be on the smaller side. We'll be back.
(4)Jack W.
Much much better than the nearby sing ha song. Go on a nice night and sit on the porch because the inside isnt much to see.
(4)Matt C.
What a crazy little place - great pad thai and some of the best drunken noodles I've had, regardless of city!
(4)Russell W.
Remember that time when you were a kid and you thought you could mix up canned pears, soy sauce, and chicken nuggets? Yeah, it's kind of like that. Fusions rarely work out...and this place is no exception.
(2)Shauna C.
Love loev this place. Fresh ingredients and great prices.
(4)Chris L.
Had lunch - veggie noodles with a spicy basil sauce, and a hot and sour thai soup. Both were terrific. We had an appetizer of shu mai dumplings which were also outstanding. They were also very accomodating - I asked for the soup (which was an appetizer size) to be served as a full meal size and they were happy to do so. The service was great as well and the restaurant is very quaint inside. My only complaint would be that the menu seemed a little too small and that it would be nice if they had some cheaper options for lunch. But all in all it was quite good.
(4)Danielle S.
Sat outside here for lunch last week with a friend. Wonderful porch to chill out on. It was nice to sit for a little while with our Thai iced coffees (perfectly yummy and definitely recommended) and chat until our food came. Great service, good prices and the food was tasty. Coming from NYC I'm used to being able to get Thai food whenever I want so I'm really glad to have found this place early on my relocation down here. I'd hate to have a yearning for Green Curry or Pad Thai and have to attempt to make it myself. Added bonus for the breakfast menu available if you rather have pancakes and bacon.
(4)claudia g.
I went here after being on a four month trip around Europe. I was craving eggs for breakfast (in most of W. Europe people eat just some coffee and a croissant in the morning) and Asian food (there was little good Asian food in many of the countries where we traveled). I went with my boyfriend. We shared a crawfish omelet ($6.95) and veggie pad see kow ($7.95), which is a flat noodle dish and contained bamboo shoots and some other vegetables. Both were delicious, especially after adding tons of chili sauce to everything. The omelet came with a smallish serving of average tasting grits -- certainly the low point of the meal, but still satisfying enough. Even though I was stuffed, we ordered their one dessert, crispy indulgent banana egg rolls with some kind of incredible ice cream that tasted almost like cheesecake ($3.95). I have had similar desserts to this before in other restaurants, but they didn't compare. The service was also good. They were very nice, and filled up our water glasses as often as we needed, another welcome change after four months of only bottled water in restaurants. I am looking forward to returning soon!
(4)Ryan P.
As someone obsessed with capsaicin, I'm naturally drawn to Thai food. I've been broker than normal lately, but craving more spicy foods than I usually do, so a happy medium needed to be found. My girlfriend recommended this place to me for good, cheap Thai and she was right on the money. The waitresses are very kind and courteous, although they could be a little quicker sometimes, the chef is a great guy who knows what he's doing. I ordered the veggie spring rolls as an app and they came out with a sweet/spicy chili sauce and peanuts that made for a simple and delicious dish. For my entree, I ordered the seafood basil dish and I was asked "would you like it spicy?". This question is standard at Thai spots, but I wanted to see if they were for real so I answered back "give me as spicy as you can". Needless to say, the chef came up with a chili/cayenne concoction that destroyed me, leaving my forehead sweating but my mouth in burnt heaven. If you are truly a lover of crazy spicy food, go ask at the Chill Out cafe. The ambience in the restaurant is fantastic, I personally like to sit on the patio for lunch. Great spot, I've been back twice since the first time and will continue to do so. They also serve "American breakfast" which I don't know if I'll ever try. At least the Thai is good.
(4)Casey B.
A nice surprise that is perfect for a quick inexpensive meal in uptown Nola. The staff was attentive and truly cared about if i was satisfied in the results of the meal. Prices are very fair and portions are precise. There is some nice outdoor seating to "chill out" and hang during the months that aren't brutally hot! The entree's really reminded me of Benechin in the quarter. I would definitely reccomend the ginger dish, house salad, and roti. I could have done without the shumai --- I will be back!
(3)Christina B.
Chill-Out is probably the best Thai in New Orleans. The menu is interesting, as it has traditional New Orleans plates as well... I like that they put crawfish in some of their Thai dishes, though. I used to be a regular there when I lived in the area, and I've never had a bad experience. Pad Thai is on the spot, coconut waffles are sooo good, curry is great, seafood salad is wonderful, fried Tilapia has great presentation and is also delicious... Seriously, I love their food. And service. The porch is awesome, it wraps around the building so you can sit on Maple or have more privacy on the side street (Burdette?). Cute, and super clean. I miss being able to walk here, that's for sure.
(5)Emily M.
Update: since I reviewed Chill Out a couple of years ago, the business has expanded and the staff's knowledge of the menu deepened. I am 100% happy every time I eat there! It is a gorgeous spot with delicious food! Original review: Being vegan in New Orleans is some tough business, particularly when trying to eat out. Asian cuisine is usually the "safe route" - there's always something without dairy or meat in Asian food, right? Maybe in most Americanized Asian restaurants, but not at Chill Out. It's quite simple to ask for a dish without fish or oyster sauce, no meat, sub tofu; however, at Chill Out, the employees I have encountered are in the process of learning English, which means that asking for a dish without something is rather unsuccessful (on both parts - we merely do not speak the same language). If I wasn't vegan, I can confidently give Chill Out a 5-star rating - the wait staff is friendly, the atmosphere is quaint and inviting, and the food is tasty. If you have diet preferences or even allergies for that matter, though, I would suggest bringing your business elsewhere for the time being.
(5)J.E. T.
Came upon this place one Sunday morning after wanting to avoid the long lines of the usual Brunch crowd. One of the many places in the city which give an enjoyable, home vibe due to being a house in a former life. Had the pick of the place since there was only one table filled. Opted for a table outside to catch a rare July cool breeze. One look at the menu let me know the primary focus was more Thai cuisine then American breakfast. Lunch starting at 10:00am is funny, but good to know there's an option for that. Breakfast menu is limited & unoriginal (except for coconut waffles), but the basics are covered. My girlfriend & I both went for an omelet (her ham; seafood for me). Ingredients were fresh. Eggs cooked with textbook perfection. Had a good natural flavor but was disappointed by the lack of salt & pepper at the table. I'm sure it was available on request. Waitress was the only thing that kept me from giving 5 stars. She wasn't terrible....just appeared to be new. Took a while to bring us a menu even though no one was there. By the time she checked on us, I was done my meal. She proceed to take my plate away & bring the check, even though my girlfriend was still eating. She was never rude, just inexperienced. All in all, a good experience. Will definitely go back, especially to check out the Thai portion of the menu.
(4)Marcaroni O.
Don't get me wrong -- I love ethnic food and people who make it authentically. But this is a place run by foreigners who are trying to appeal to an American audience, but don't have a clue. This is not a Thai resturant. Their signage is "Asian Fusian" -- but they don't seem to know what fusian is, serving mostly serves commonplace chinese dishes and some curries, and a few thai noodles (nearly all the lunch specials were chinese). Seeking the Thai side, I ordered a curry with beef. The (red) curry was thick and gloppy, nothing subtle about it, probably made from commercial curry paste, but tasty nevertheless. The beef -- I had to chew and chew and chew and chew and ... But happily, a bit up Maple Street is a new location of "Singa Thai" of which I have been to its cbd location many times. it is owned by former employees of the old Bangcock Thai (BY THE Old Rock and Bowl ) which also was terrible. Nice well-crafted dishes and (almost always) excellent fried calamari if you are into that. But by my very strict standards Singa Thai is 3-4 starts, so go there.
(1)Amanda L.
A very nice surprise. Affordable and delishh, this place has excellent service and the food is surprisingly elegant! The "house" salad (for a brunch/thai place, you expect the standard greens, carrots, cucumbers, dressing) is complex, addictive, and an experience in itself. It contains three different sauces, sweet, marinated cucumbers, a BILLION vegetables, and pretty spring greens, all served very beautifully. A steal at $5. Boyfriend and I both got noodle dishes which were equally surprisingly complex and delicious. I think I got the Phat Woon Zen, which was around $8, moist, pretty, also addictive. A great place at a great location for a great price. Can't beat it. Will absolutely be returning.
(5)David S.
We walked over from Tulane with our son (a student there) -- sat inside because of the impending storm, though some brave folks were on the porch anyway. Very nice place, friendly service, tasty (and interesting) food; I had pecan chicken, not something I'd find at the Thai places near me!
(4)Nick S.
Went there for breakfast and loved it. Staff was very friendly, prices are very reasonable, and food was great. I am not a Thai food expert but it's great too.
(5)J O.
Came in today to try out their "american breakfast". I had an omelet with grits and pancake. I guess they offer this as a way to broaden their menu given the fact that on this small part of Maple St there is no place to get breakfast. It seems rather odd to have a Thai restaurant offering american breakfast but it works.
(4)Ryan M.
Simply one of the best Thai cuisine spots in town. The thai tea is amazing, there is no need to drink anything else. The pad thai is delicious and their lunch specials aren't too bad, moderately priced, but a great place to stop and check out if you're in the area. They use all fresh ingredients and the presentation of their platters are nicely done. Cool atmosphere with outside covered seating but watch out for the flies.
(5)Katherine L.
I was a bit disappointed with my experience, given all the positive reviews that brought me to Chill Out Cafe in the first place. I came here with my lady friend and we ordered the Panang Curry, Pad See Ew, and Fried Banana. I had ordered the Sticky Mango Rice, but they had run out for the night. Why was I disappointed? It wasn't the service, the service was good, it was the food. The Beef Pad See Ew had multiple pieces of rice noodles that were hard. By hard, I mean, they were dry and you had to gnaw on them to even break them apart. If you know rice noodles, they are supposed to be soft and easily eaten. This was either caused by not soaking the noodles long enough in water, or they had been sitting out too long and had begun to harden before they were thrown into the frying pan. In addition, I think there were only a total of 5 pieces of broccoli in the noodle dish, and the beef was also tough, not tender, more often than I wanted, I found myself masticating harder than usual. Second dish, the Panang Curry, I can say I've had better around town. The Panang Curry tasted like it was made from the Golden Curry paste, and instead of frying the curry paste like in traditional Panang Curry, which is a dry paste, it tasted like they had submerged it in liquid and let it dissolve, and they had actually used too much. Maybe it needed a little bit more coconut, or more keffir lime. However, I would say that the Panang was better than the Pad See Ew. Lastly, the Fried Banana. There was a good scoop of vanilla ice cream, a drizzle of chocolate, and sliced strawberries strewn about the plate. And then, there was a tiny roll, about a length of a class Hi-Liter pen, maybe about the same width as well, cut in half that constituted the fried banana. For $5.00 I would expect maybe, at least half a banana? Or maybe a whole Saba Banana. Oh well. I would say that this was okay, but the fried banana tasted slightly over fried, again, a bit on the tougher side. You know fried bananas are supposed to be crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. I would give Chill Out Cafe 2.5 stars, but that's not an option so I stuck with 2. Maybe they were having a bad night? I would be willing to go back and try other dishes. You should also note that although it advertises as Thai-American Fusion on some posts and decor in the restaurant, the cooks further in the back of the restaurant are Taiwanese.
(2)Megan S.
We got the Tom yum goon soup, fresh spring rolls, pad Thai and Lo mein the for dessert the tropical delight. All was Amazing!
(5)Alicia L.
Found this place tucked away in the riverbend. I had the shumai and the pad Thai with chicken. It wasn't the best I've ever had but pretty tasty. I'd come back to give a few more dishes a try.
(4)Elijah A.
I would absolutely avoid this place at all costs - it took two hours to get our absolutely mediocre food. Over cooked meat, poor seasoning and indifferent staff will make this review irrelevant soon - Chill Out is chilling itself out of business.
(1)Haley B.
I've been here three or four times and each visit has been for brunch on the weekends. The food is fairly good, the thai iced tea is amazing but a little steep ($6 per glass and it is mostly ice) but the wait time is far too long. Every time I've been here we have waited over an hour to get our meal, which on average was for three people.
(3)Cate I.
Hmm...how to start this review. We've eaten here twice now within the past couple of months. Both time we got the Pad Thai and then a few other dishes. The first time, when we dined in, the food was good. Not great, but a solid B. The location is great, the restaurant is generally cute and has a decent ambiance but they really need to work on the quality of the food. This last time we ordered some food to take out and it was terrible. The Pad Thai (seafood) was nearly inedible and I wish it had been because both my partner and I got sick after eating it. Sadly, this will be the last time I eat from this restaurant. I was really hoping to find a good Thai restaurant on this side of the river.
(2)Jenny P.
Really good value and service. Got the thai fried rice and my boyfriend the waffle. Fried rice was good, a little sweet but I'm not accustomed to thai fried rice. Next time I'm going to try the pad thai. Mango and sticky rice was awesome as well.
(4)Krista L.
I love this place! The service is great -- the waitress always remembers us and our orders. The thai iced tea is wonderful! I enoy the pad thai every time I go. My fiance loves the Tom Kar soup. In fact all of the soups are delicious. the breakfast options seem like an odd pairing, but the breakfast croissant is delicious and i love the side salad that comes with it. It might not be the best thai food in New Orleans, but it is the least pretentious and the most friendly atmosphere. The prices are affordable and the service is great.
(4)Tanya S.
I've eaten the pad thai at this restaurant for a solid 5 years and I still crave it. It's that good.
(5)Macario J.
I've been here quite a few times as it is both a short walk from my house and workplace. Quickly: there is NO WiFi. I tried to find a setting to have that attribute removed, but couldn't find it. Love their Croissant breakfast sandwich. The Himalya Chicken is an oft-placed order for me. The waitstaff is friendly. Love being able to get choice of two different styles of food--and at a decent price.
(4)April P.
Maybe it's because we went around closing time but our entire order was messed up. Sauce was not put on the side as requested and I got the wrong dish altogether. However the food did taste good and the waitress was nice. I'll give them another shot
(3)Meg A.
Good thai + cheap prices + cute location = a place that ill bring friends We went for the first time last night when craving pad thai. We got the fresh veggies spring rolls which were amazing! I highly recommend them. I got the veggie pad thai and my boyfriend got the pad kao mee which he loved. I was not a huge fan of the pad thai and I thought it was kinda greasy. He thought the serving sizes were small but I thought mine was fine. The service was great and I loved that we could sit outside. I would go back and order a different dish. Overall I liked this place a lot!
(3)John H.
I've only ever had the Pad Thai here so I can't go to in depth into this review, but the Pad Thai is always great and the service is always nice and friendly. I go about once a month or so just to get the Pad Thai, it's that good
(5)Felicia H.
When my class mate told me of this place, she described it as a Thai restaurant that also served American breakfasts - strange combination right? Naturally I was skeptical of how authentic the Thai food would be. I am happy to report that this place was surprisingly delish! I ordered the pad see ew and it was ok. The beef was dry and the seasoning was not nearly as spicy as I was hoping. However, the pad thai was amazeballs! One of the best pad thai dishes I've ever had. The tom yum soup was also very tasty! My friend also order some chicken lo mien - a very safe dish for a very white boy with unadventurous taste buds. If you're looking for something mild, that would be a very safe dish to order. :) Don't get me wrong, it was tasty, but it was definitely not what I would think of as authentic Thai. It was like a much better version of Panda Express lo mien. The restaurant is small but very clean. Something about it is very charming. I liked the ambiance immediately. I look forward to coming back and dining on the porch in the spring when the weather is nice. Definitely enjoyed this Thai place more than the one down the street (Singa Song II or something like that).
(5)Sonya S.
I've been to this place 3 times. It's close to my house and I love Thai food. This place has it's ups and downs. It has great Tom Yum soup ($4 with Chicken or Tofu, $6 with shrimp), which I've had as a starter twice. The Pad Thai ($10) is standard. It's not fantastic and it's not bad. The portion size is OK- I tend to eat all of it at dinner and wish there was a little more for leftovers like at other places I've been, My partner normally gets a rice dish ($9.50) which he likes and I think is tasty and flavorful. So those are the ups. What are the downs? We stopped by for lunch last week and we each had a lunch special. the lunch specials are about $1 - $1.50 less than ordering the regular menu item and you get "soup", "Salad",rice and a spring roll with the meal. I had a Red Curry with Tofu. The "soup" was actually about 1/8 cup of what appeared to be chicken broth with nothing else in it. It was gross and tiny and I don't know why they bothered. They do such an awesome Tom Yum- why are they serving this gross stuff? It doesn't cost any extra to make a tasty broth...I don't get it. the Salad was a few bits of lettuce with a dressing. Again- why did they bother? My main meal of Curry was just OK. But it was small. Seriously. It had 2 small pieces of tofu and several bits of celery as well as carrot and nothing else. My partner's looked a little better. He had a chicken thing but I can't remember what, sorry! We both left that meal feeling a little hungry and very disappointed. The other down is that if we ordered what we really would like to order for a dinner- which would be the Chicken Satay ($7), Spring Rolls ($6), 2 meals ($10 each) and the fried banana or Sticky rice with mango ($6), then dinner would be $50- without even having a drink. Personally, I think their meals are priced fairly unless you want shrimp which adds an additional $3 to each meal, but their starters and deserts are way over priced. I find this annoying and a little frustrating. All in all, for a basic Thai meal it fits the bill to curb the craving and as far as I can tell, good Thai is hard to come by here in NOLA. There is another place at the intersection of Carrollton and St. Charles I'll try next time and will report back on which is the better place. If this place were located in Boston, then it would be a 2 star, maybe a 1 star- but it's not in Boston where ethnic food is plentiful, fresh, cheap and so cravable so for noit's a 3 star for me......
(3)Bobby B.
I'm often told that I am hard to please. Seriously, it's true...people tell me that...often actually. Hrm. Wonder what's up with THAT? It's not like I'm tough on places in my reviews...um...er...Ok, so they MAY have a point. A little point. Hardly worth mentioning. Anyway, We were doing our normal Sunday morning search for some place to eat. It's always hard and it's always a hassle and most times it is useless and we both end up disappointed. This morning, we ended up at Chill Out Cafe. Now being a Yelper, I warned the girly that this place wasn't universally loved and having breakfast and Thai dishes peeved off some die-hard Yelpers. Now, I just want to tell those Yelpers to chill the heck out. Because this place DOES know itself and it does both types of food very well. We sat on the porch and let the young lady know we wanted to eat outside. Sitting on the porch was great. I spotted lots of little birds around and when I saw the owner or Chef putting food out for them in back, I was doubly happy to be there. A beautiful morning is just made for waffles as far as the girly is concerned. For me, I want some stomach scorching Thai Basil dish. So the Girly got the coconut waffles with nothing but syrup and a side of bacon. I got the Thai spicy seafood basil. We shared an order of Shrimp in a blanket. I do think the appetizer was the weakest part of the meal, being that there were only 3 shrimp and it was 6 bucks. Just not a value item, really. It was good but not 2 bucks a shrimp good. My lunch came with salad and soup. A small bowl of each. (They do lunch combos even on Sunday!). The salad was fairly standard. Nice but sweet dressing. The soup looked watery and light in flavor...but the flavor was very rich. Surprising and good. The girly really loved her waffle and from the bite I took, I can't really blame her. Nice texture with the coconut flakes and it was cooked perfectly. Her bacon LOOKED perfectly cooked but she wouldn't let me check that for myself. :( My seafood basil was a 9/10...It only had one scallop (which that darned Girly ate, grrr), one clam (which is fine since it was the weakest part of the dish) and some calamari, shrimp and crawfish. All tasted great and once I added some extra hot sauce and fish sauce, I was very much happy with mine. The waitress never stopped smiling as she kept our drinks filled and made sure we were happy. We WERE happy. And to think, SOME people believe I'm hard to please. I've no idea WHERE they get that....
(4)Whitney J.
IMO, best red curry in NOLA and definitely the most moderately priced Thai restaurant in the city. Those points right there make me a huge fan. I order takeout from Chill Out whenever I can remember (I usually stay away from Thai in NOLA because it is so $$$) so I have yet to eat inside or try anything other than their Thai options. Can't say I'm too interested in trying either of those though because I'm happy enough with their fast takeout!
(4)Jason K.
My wife and I saw this place and thought it would be the perfect spot to have a nice little dinner on a quiet Monday night. Both of us love Thai food and this place stood out just by the cozy atmosphere alone. We sat by the window and were promptly greeted by our server who seemed eager to please. Seeing a server simply smile speaks volumes. We started out with dumplings as our appetizer which were absolutely delicious. I had the Pad Thai Noodles as my entree and my wife had the Curry Noodle entree. Both were absolutely delicious! The serving sizes were perfect and both were cooked nearly to perfection! Overall, we will definitely be coming back! Love this place!
(4)Chris G.
Consistent tasty Thai food within walking distance. Maybe it got a lower rating from others who sampled from the American items in the menu but if you stick to the Thai favorites, I think you'll be pleased.
(4)Lianna P.
Went here for the second time last Friday, and won't be coming back. I remembered the food being lackluster (after all, what's the deal with advertising "Thai food and American breakfast"?), but decided to give it a second try. Ordered two apps for lunch--the fried tofu and the fried spring rolls (sue me, I like fried stuff). Both dishes looked and tasted like they were pre-made, frozen Sysco items (not to mention they came 10 minutes after my friend received his entree). The accompanying "peanut sauce" was straight-from-the-bottle hoisin with crushed peanuts in it. I will eat anything, and I was starving, but I straight-up could not eat that trash. I had to make a phone call and stood across the street for 10 minutes. When I got back, the server (who seemed nice enough) stopped by to ask how we were doing. I said "This is underwhelming, actually," intending to start the conversation that I would like to return the food (which I never do, but again, it was terrible, and for some reason, the food is not cheap at this place). As I made a face and said "underwhelming," he said, "Great!" and pivoted off to the kitchen. ??? When you ask your customers how something is, it's probably a good idea to listen. And when you see that someone has eaten literally two bites of a dish, you should ask again. And when you don't do any of those things, it's a good idea to take the offending dishes off the bill. My friend, who was treating me to lunch, preferred to pay rather than confront the server, but I did look for him on the way out, hoping to offer this feedback (politely--I used to work in service and I'm not a jerk to other humans). He was nowhere to be found. TL;DR: Gross, overpriced, well-meaning but bad service.
(1)Naomi L.
Gorgeous weather to sit out on the porch of this cute renovated home. You can't go wrong hitting up this area surrounded by great places to eat. Echoing other yelpers, service = slow. I honestly wanted to get up and leave several times. We waited for over 15 minutes to get water, another 20 to place our order. The food took another 30 (bf was irritated that app and mains came out together since he was super hungry by then). The check took another 20 minutes and then we had to go pay since it was clear no one was coming back out to take our check. Our water got refilled once and the person complained the entire time about wanting to go off shift (not the waitress). Womp womp. Food-wise, things were hit or miss. The thai iced tea: watery and thin (good taste however). The pad ped curry was tasty, with good fish flavor. The veggies and chicken were on point and the rice well cooked. Def worth a try if you like curry! The pad-unsure-which-noodles (fat noodle dish, not pad see ew or rat na) was not very good. It was dry and not tasty with 1x shrimp in the seafood option. Boo. Chicken satay was moist and great. I wish my peanut sauce was that good! The waitress was very sweet and clearly very overloaded. Perhaps it would be good to have someone else helping her out. All this being said, the food was made to order - which was nice. While it was nice to try out another Thai place, we probably won't be coming back unless the service gets a bit faster.
(3)Matt M.
I have been three times since my initial 5-star review and service is just so bad and so slow I cannot go back to this place again. The first time we waited 10 minutes just for someone to stop by so we finally left and went another place. Our last visit we brought a group of 3 friends because Satsuma was too busy. Same poor service. I had to get up to find a server and get up to get my own waters. My friends food didn't even come out until everyone else was already done. Finally, they would never bring the bill. We just left them cash on the table. The place has good thai food but avoid the breakfast. And until they can improve their service, I can't say I'll be back.
(2)Mark W.
Pleasant and relaxed small, locally operated Thai restaurant. Service is attentive but relaxed. Food is flavorful with the mixture of flavored typical of Thai food. Preparation, especially the sauces are a heavier style more typical of Chinese cuisine. Good value, as the food is good and reasonably priced. Pleasant atmosphere as a small cottage with front porch seating optional. Lighter fare than other choices on this section of Maple Street. I see this a a casual date place, lunch with friends, or another small group. Wide menu choice.
(3)Katie A.
I love the location, in a redesigned shotgun just blocks from where I live; and I've really had nothing but friendly service here in a couple visits. The food is good, but not great. To be honest, I've only tried a couple of their Thai dishes, and not a huge sampling of their menu. To be even more honest, I have a favorite Thai restaurant that I go to every time I'm in California visiting my family that makes out-of-this-world versions of these dishes, and I couldn't help but compare Chill Out Cafe's versions to them. Chill Out, while tasty, is not out-of-this-world. It's just okay, and a little pricey for just okay. If you don't have a weird hang-up about some 2,000 mile away Thai restaurant, this'll do ya just fine. I will absolutely return here if I'm in the mood for Thai food as it did satisfy my craving for some delicious curry. But it won't replace my OTTRL (One True Thai Restaurant Love), even if it is 4 states closer to my home. Boy, long distance relationships are hard.
(3)Nicole C.
A solid 4 star restaurant. First off, great location just off of St. Charles uptown. On a Saturday night about 8pm, not crowded at all. Walked in and grabbed a small window seat right away. This place is a bit quite too, which I really like. It's nice to have dinner and not have to yell at your dining companion. Our server was running the show. Hosting, seating, and serving. She may even be the owner? Tried the Thai Iced Tea, get this. It's sweet, refreshing, and creamy all at the same time. Even in the dead of winter I would drink this. As an appetizer, had some sort of dumpling. Not my favorite really, probably will not get that again. As main dish, ordered the Red Chicken Curry. Enjoyed this very much! Also ordered was the Pad Kee Mao. I liked this better than my curry. Overall this is a great small restaurant tucked away on Burdette Street just a few short blocks from the streetcar line. Get here!
(4)Jillian W.
Haven't tried the "American breakfast" menu items yet but the Thai cuisine is delicious! The crab fried rice is flavorful and has nice crab flavor with actual crab meat. Tom kha soup with chicken is my absolute favorite and I always get this when im here. The pad Thai is also pretty amazing. One of the best I've had. The patio seating is nice - perfect for people watching. Also great for dogs. Prices are reasonable although my main complaint is that the portion sizes are a tad smaller than what I'm used to for some of the items.
(4)Lan D.
I came in here on a Sunday morning. The place is small and the service - at least the morning I was there - was extremely slow, but the food was decent. Not the best Thai food I've had, but given the lack of a strong Thai community in New Orleans, this was pretty good. I only had the pad thai and some appetizers. But the main issue I have with this place is the slow service. I think we really had to "chill out" for a bit. Perhaps I'm being a bit unfair, as the morning I was there only a man and a woman seemed to be running the entire operation. But there were people sitting at the tables out front that had to come in to ask for menus. My brother asked the woman to turn on the TV to a certain football game. She said okay, left and then didn't come back or turn it on. When he asked her again and told her a channel, she turned on the TV to a football game, but not the match he asked for. We also came in later than our group and had to sit there for quite a bit before water or menus were given to us. Overall though, I feel that this is an okay place to go if you're in the mood for Thai. I wouldn't crave it or go out of my way to go here, but it's not a place to dine if you find yourself here.
(3)Kimberly J.
So underrated and I'm not sure the name does it justice. More people should go here so they continue to thrive. I love the curries, Thai Tea and Soups. So easy and effortless as a neighborhood restaurant. Oh, and get the bbq calamari. Amazing!
(5)Hannah L.
I always come to Chill Out Cafe to fulfill my Thai cravings. I always get the curry "hot" and they warn me about the spice, but thats what I come for. The prices are very reasonable and the service is always good and not too slow. Beautiful view on the porch. Located on one of my favorite streets (Oak), and an earshot from my house. Today I got the chicken Pad Thai. It was delicious and full of flavor. I am always so pleasantly surprised here.
(5)Jim M.
Seems to be the best Thai food we have had in New Orleans after trying a handful of places. I've struggled for some time finding a solid place to get Thai down here, which is surprising considering this being the culinary capital in the US, but this place takes the cake. While not the best Thai I've had, it can satisfy my cravings whenever I'm looking for some spicy (have to ask) Pad Thai or Drunken Noodles.
(3)Rachel S.
Thai food is arguably my favorite genre of cuisine. So I like to think I am somewhat of an expert on the matter, at least about tom yum soup and red curry. The other day I was looking for cheaper Thai around the uptown area. I came across Chill Out Café and was a little scared after seeing their odd menu, but I was intrigued. Also the prices seemed reasonable. I called in for carry out and the women said it would be 15 minutes. I got there in about 12 and the food was ready, I love when this is the case. First I had my favorite food of all time, tom yum soup. It was very good! Perfect portion size, quality big chucks of chicken and a yummy tomato broth. I also ordered the lunch portion of red curry, very, very tasty. The quality of the chicken was outstanding and the flavor was on point. My only complaint about my experience was the food was not very spicy. Next time I will have to emphasize that I like to be crying while eating my Thai food. Overall, great experience, and I am sure to go back. Also I am very intrigued about their breakfast menu.
(4)Samara T.
Updating to 5 stars after eating lunch. Great prices without the portion size going down. you get a soup and salad also! Awesome value and yummy food.
(5)Stephen H.
Not good :/ Bad service. I had Thai (roast pork lunch) and the meat was bland but doused in a brown saccharin sauce. The best part was the white rice. My friend got a crawfish omelette - not good. The waffle was okay but that is hard to mess up
(1)Scott N.
i really wanted breakfast and was strolling down maple st. waffle looked like about the last thing i wanted to eat (ever), so i saw on the chill out cafe sign that they had "american breakfast." the breakfast options didn't look to appealing so i went with the green curry chicken. it was a really good, middle-of-the-road curry - not too spicy but just spicy enough, lots of bamboo shoots, very few green bell peppers, and lots of chicken. i cleaned the plate and was very content with my meal. the three stars is because there wasn't anything that really stood out to make it special, but the meal was great. i thoroughly enjoyed it and will definitely stop in again when i'm in the area.
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