C O.

Not sure what has happened but this place definitely isn't as good as it used to be. The eggs Jonathan were ok, just lacking any real flavor and it used to be so flavorful and seasoned well. The Bloody Mary tasted like just tomato juice without any spice even thought I ordered it extra spicy. We decided to try the calla cakes and they were so so, again it wasn't bad, it just lacked any flavor or seasoning. However, the waitress broke out into a beautiful rendition of Happy Days and that is really what you come here for. If I come back, it's going to be for just for a coffee and to wait for the waitress to break out into some gospel singing!!!

Debbie C.

Amazing food. Had the oyster Rockefeller omelette. Filled with fresh briny oysters topped by creamed spinach made from actually spinach! And the grits!!! I could ramble on but you should just go here and experience it for yourself. Best omelette ever.

Rae B.

Perfectly awful. Slow or nonexistent servive from the waitress (but next table got their food and drinks promptly). Then my order was wrong but I ate it anyway because the wait was so long.

s b.

Maybe we were here on an off day because our food was not tasty all. We were coming off a seven-day cruise (do you understand how much food comes your way on a cruise?!) and wanted something lightish. This restau came up on some search and we chose it because we could get a couple vegetarian dishes that also had protein. We ordered a grilled veg dish and the red beans and rice (sans sausage). The veg dish was meh, wasn't cooked enough, and did not hv the asparagus it was supposed to hv. The red sauce on top, though, was great! The beans and rice, though a nice consistency, had zero flavor - even after I doused it with salt, pepper, and Tabasco! How is that possible? It was like a flavor black hole or something. As for ambiance and service.... The place was run down and sort of depressed looking, though I think clean enough. Service was ok, but not friendly. Our waitress seemed a little hazy like she was half asleep or on downers. But she got us what we asked for, checked on us, and wasn't intrusive during our meal.

Kevin C.

Great Breakfast, excellent homemade biscuit. I had Eggs Sardou which is a pouched egg over creamed spinach, artichoke, and an english muffin. A lot of great flavors packed into this tasty dish. The coffee was standard dinner type and the cream was individual cups, but refrigeration was required (score for me). The biscuit was also solid and you could tell it was homemade. We also went here for dinner and were not very impressed. My wife is going to write the dinner review. I would go back for Breakfast.

BIll T.

Avoid this place. Service terrible - read the whole newspaper before someone took the order (another waitress offered and our own waitress then hustled over). Eggs sardou and they forgot the artichoke bottoms (same at next table - they are cheating the diners). I complained, they took my plate, tossed on an overcooked artichoke bottom (without rebuilding the sardou as they should have) and brought it back - cold. Even when first tasted when warm, it was poor food. Waited for the check after asking - finally just left some money on the table and left. A huge disappointment given the reasonable rating here on Yelp, but I was warned about the terrible service by others. Not the poorly presented, shorted, poor tasting food though.

Tim P.

Great food. No lines or waiting. Just as good as Diners Drive Ins and Dives described it!

Jeannie L.

Came here for breakfast. The menu looked extensive but I didn't really want anything but gumbo. I got recommended the seafood gumbo with a side of bread. The seafood gumbo was really tasty and flavorful. There were chunks of seafood in there too. Sometimes you can't find any! The bread was overtoasted... who ever says that? But it was! My friend got the beef hash with eggs. She said it was a lot of fat instead of meat.

Dave B.

After seeing this place featured on DDD, we just had to try it for dessert. The servers were nice but kind of frazzled even though it wasn't really busy. Just after we were seated, another group of 4 came in, they were told it would be at least 10 minutes even though there were a few tables that were empty and just needed to be cleared off ... They left. We had the bread pudding and the crepes. The crepes were good although pretty unoriginal. Our big disappointment was the highly touted bread pudding with a recipe carried down for 50 years. Here in a city where restaurants seem to vie for having the best bread pudding, this was dense and bland, and the sauce was pretty bland. Definitely not a contender for best bread pudding by a long shot. Just didn't seem to live up to the hype, we probably won't return.

Kim H.

Loved it. We stopped in here on our first night after seeing the Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives sign and we're glad we did. I had been sick and couldn't eat a lot the first night so we asked if we could split a platter and they actually let us, which is rare. The food was fresh and totally delicious and we were pleased with the service and the price.

Sarah G.

Anyone who gives this place less than 4 stars must have gone on a bad day. Yes you'll wait (if you get there after 9), but it'll be worth it. The lost bread and Eggs Sardou are both fantastic. And if you get to hear a song from your hostess, you'll know why you really go there. This place feeds the soul.

Nickie G.

So we met a lovely lady on a night at Johnny White's sports bar and she said she works at the Old Coffee Pot. She told us to come in and ask for Wilhelmina (sorry about butchering the spelling on that one). We woke and were looking for a great place to eat and remembered she told us to come and ask for her. Sooooo we did and man, was I glad! This place is cozy and quaint and looks like an old house with very closely placed tables. Not a good place for a breakup talk but a good place to get to know your neighbors sitting around you. We asked for our newly found friend and she came from behind the bar to wait on us. She did not disappoint with one of the best bloody marys ever: complete with plenty of spice and pickled green beans. So the menu is almost too much to wrap your hungover brain around. We were there when you could order either breakfast OR lunch. OMG too many choices. Just read the menu carefully and then order up a feast for trying. Crab balls: have you ever wanted a crab cake but not really the ENTIRE ENTREE? Well these are little balls of crab cake and they were perfect little crab cake snacks. Every restaurant should immediately start serving these because I LOVE THEM. Callas cakes: apparently spices and rice formed into a ball and deep fried and dusted in powdered sugar. Then you dump as little or as much syrup on them. We got a side order of this just to try and I thought they were AWESOME. The ball is thicker in consistency which makes it more hearty than pancakes but still just as good a sweet treat. HIGHLY recommend trying these. Eggs creole: eggs, onions, pimentos, and mushrooms covered in a creole sauce. This was good but I think I should have branched out a little more and gotten the egg dish with the chicken livers or even the one with the creamed spinach underneath. Next time, next time. Service is going to be NOLA style - a little slow and a lot friendly so don't come here if you are in a hurry or in a grumpy mood and you should be fine. But DO come here otherwise because you will leave fat and happy and full of some damn good breakfast.

Richard M.

Great service just as you would imagine. Outstanding food in a quaint setting. Must try when you visit New Orleans

Joe L.

Stopped for breakfast every thing was cooked just right went the next morning had the same thing and had the same results.

Heather R.

Good food... Nice staff but day cook talks on his cell phone instead of cooking. 45 minutes for two po boys..

Jay R.

Took a little bit to get seated, but service was great afterwards, and oh what good food. Got the Louisiana Trio (jambalaya, gumbo, red beans n rice), an appetizer that filled me right up, and was just delicious. The interior is very quaint and typical of the French Quarter.

Soozy M.

Breakfast here was AMAZING! Please check out the food and the amazing pipes on one of the waitresses there. She was a start as she sang and served! Bloody Mary's and The Callas Cakes, I engaged in the Eggs Benedict Johnathan style. I agree with the patience remark, but I think the best things in life are worth the wait! Loved it, we went twice over the weekend(~:

Amy B.

As much as it pains me to do so, I must give an honest review of my recent visit. My (many)friends and I have visited the Old Coffee Pot on our frequent visits to New Orleans over the past 25-30 years. It has been our "go-to" place for dinner on Friday nights and for breakfast/brunch on Sundays. With few exceptions, we have enjoyed the food, good service and, of course, the singing waitress, Shirley This past Friday night, we had THE worst visit there ever. I ordered the Crawfish and Shrimp Pie. A few minutes after everyone else at my table had received their food, I was informed that they could not serve my dish after all as someone had failed to prepare it. The manager arrived at my table with frozen pie crusts in hand to show me that they had just been removed from the freezer. I questioned this as we had ordered quite some time before and, again, my fellow diners had all received their food. He characterized this as a "miscommunication." I am not sure whether the waiter had not placed my order in a timely manner or if the kitchen had failed to prepare it but we did observe an unpleasant exchange between the waiter and a member of the kitchen staff. I requested and received the Crawfish Bisque as a substitute dish and it was ok--not great but ok. To their credit, I was not charged for my dinner. One of my fellow diners ordered the Redfish shrimp Creole and did not care for it. Another ordered gumbo, which had a very pale appearance and tasted just ok. We had to ask for bread as none was brought to our table either before or after the food was served. We were told that it was in the toaster and would be forthcoming. We were served just enough for each of us to have one piece. We had to ask for more and again received just enough for one piece each. Neither our food nor our service was what we were accustomed to at this establishment. We did not return for our usual Sunday breakfast/brunch and, sadly, will be finding another place to eat on future trips.

Theresa H.

Loud, friendly service. The waitresses refer to patrons as "baby" or "darling". The food is amazing. One of the servers broke out into acapella gospel in the middle of the breakfast service. OMG! so awesome. The place gets packed so be prepared to wait in line on a weekend. I still think about the biscuits months later...mmm, biscuits.

Samantha R.

Husband and I had an early lunch here. I had the Jambalaya pasta and he had the roast beef sandwich. He said the sandwich was good, but nothing to go out of the way for. BUT my order was soooooo tasty! I could only eat 2/3rds of it. He finished it. We will probably be back.

Seth G.

Had dinner here, it's pretty bad. They hawk the place based on it having once been on "diners drive-in's and dives" in fact they have a movie poster up at the entrance and hawkers tell everyone who walks by. Well, those days are past. The food is mediocre at best now, service also subpar. But the kicker is the price, $30/person. They obviously survive on gouging tourists and milking the TV fame

Sonia C.

Brunch here is pretty good. My bf's catfish po boy was better than my cala cakes but we were both satisfied. I ordered the cala cakes (w/pecans) more out of curiosity than anything. They're deep fried spiced rice balls sprinkled with powder sugar and served with maple syrup. Leave it to the South to make something so innocuous as plain rice artery-clogging! I'm sure the cakes were prepared well, but the whole thing was just too cinnamon-y and sweet for me. The grits that they came with were really good though, ultra rich and creamy. My bf's fried catfish po boy was really good. I guess it's hard to mess up a po boy if you have a fresh loaf and some fresh fish. It was stuffed full of hot flaky fish. It was made even better with a dash of the Louisiana hot sauce found in every restaurant in New Orleans.

Sean B.

We walked in the other day. The waitress was singing. Loudly and badly. The diners looked horrified. Like a hostage video. We turned around and left.

Sophia W.

Delicious. Shrimp and grits and chicken stuffed with crab, green bean casserole, a plump juicy shrimp and a flaky, fluffy biscuit. Good Lawd. We got the crawfish pie to go, of course.

Emile M.

Came here on a food tour. Their gumbo was very good. The broth was delicious and the shrimp was very tender.

Sandy K.

OMG...I ordered the Plantation Breakfast- Two eggs , ham steak, a calla cake served with grits and biscuit. Yumm-O. I was not sure about hte calla cake up it rocked just like the biscuit. Outdoor seating in the courtyard, or inside. Perfecto spot to plan your day.

Jennifer P.

I have to agree with the other reviews...good food...terrible service. All the wait staff are seniors, so expect slow service. I asked for the eggs Benedict with my eggs scrambled. Our server brought it out with the eggs poached and said the kitchen was really busy? I said I can't eat poached eggs, so I got to wait another 10 minutes while my mom finished her tiny blintzs. I have to say when I finally got my food it was good but not outstanding. I can't say I would recommend this place of all the other wonderful places to eat in New Orleans. Don't get trapped by the Travel Channel's review or the line outside.

Myranda M.

To the people who complain about the slow service, GO SOMEWHERE ELSE This is New Orleans, honey and they march when they ready to march. The service was not zippy quick but it wasn't unbearable. The food made up for everything. I recommend the sis soul omelet with grits and biscuits. We talkin kick your mama good.

Thomas M.

I visited the coffee pot on a rainy Saturday while in New Orleans. First of all I'm not a coffee drinker but the coffee here had to be some of the best I've ever had. The food your traditional southern breakfast fare was great and very reasonably priced. The staff was wonderful - made you feel like you were visiting them in their own home. Highly recommended!

Carol W.

Of all the places I ate in New Orleans - this was probably one of the worst. We only went here on a recommendation. The only bad recommendation I got while I was there...too bad. This place was incredibly touristy. I got the creole eggs. The sauce tasted like marinara sauce, the coffee tasted old and the biscuits were hard and did not taste fresh. The only good thing was the grits. Service was marginal. Gregg's food was better than mine, but not by much. I don't think I'll ever go back.

Bullibrat P.

Meh. Food was alright but they don't work very hard when the tip is included automatically. We waited at the "wait to be seated" sign outside only to discover after 20 minutes in the sun that they're joking about that. Finally got a table only to have to ask for menus. Then were served water and promptly asked to move to another table. Food took forever and they promised the biscuits would be "right out". We'd finished our food when we noticed them bringing biscuits to other tables. Asked for ours and were told they'd be "right out". Refills on the coffee might as well be self-serve. Waitress couldn't even be bothered to place food or drinks in front of anyone, she set them all at one end of the table and asked everyone to "pass it down". All in all...better table service can be found at McDonald's.

Jared F.

As a New Orleans native I was in the neighborhood and figured I would give this a shot since I saw this place on the Food Channel. Staff was super friendly but not interested in working/ serving anyone at all. It seemed that way with everyone seated not just us. As far as the food goes, I wanted to see what they had representing New Orleans style food. So I got the red beans as they claim to be slow cooked all day...Nah. I know how to cook beans and I would not described this as slow cooked all day. I would say they were cooked and had decent flavor but nothing I would order again when I can do it right. My wife got the jambalaya and the flavor was just not there. Very red for jambalaya as well. I would say the food would have to be a millions times better to put up with the slow service and it is not. There are far too many better places to eat in Nola to come to this one.

Ray Q.

Food well below average. Had the Eggs Jonathan. Poach eggs where pretty much hard boiled; potato chips where actually potato squares from a packet and not crunchy (seemed like they were cooked earlier); bacon was more like a slice of lean ham; the 'biscuits' are just ordinary scones served with airplane butter and jam samples. Nothing to rave about. Poaching eggs to be hard boiled is a sin in my opinion :( Positives are - Nice atmosphere and setting. Waiters are very polite although it took 15mins to get a menu to us.

Felicia F.

Love this place!! Great breakfasts and atmosphere. The waitresses are old school and funny. They have delicious biscuits. Bloody Marys and awesome corned beef hash. Love coming here.

Sophie B.

I had a great experience here. We grabbed a table by the window, and even though they were moderately busy, we were greeted and taken care of instantly. The food did take a while, but when our server finally came back with it, she said she had forgotten to put in the order for a few minutes and had to run back and make it herself. She was incredibly apologetic, and as a former waitress, I appreciate her honesty. The food was fantastic. I recommend the lost bread, and of course the calla cakes. Home fries and biscuits were also delicious. Every employee was sweet, prices were decent, and the food was great. I'll definitely be back.

Toni J.

Loved the wait staff, the atmosphere and the food! Thanks Troy (desk clerk extraordinaire at Hotel St. Pierre) for the recommendation!

Natalie H.

Saw a recent episode of Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives that featured The Old Coffee Pot restaurant. I wouldn't have known about this place otherwise. I had an old friend in town who wanted to meet for dinner. Since she was staying in the quarter, I figured "Why Not"? We were seated right away but believe the reviews that say service is slow. I would also venture to throw in "disinterested". We waited almost 10 minutes for fountain drinks and my iced tea once we ordered. However, the food was served fairly quickly and everything I tried was delicious! I chose the Fleur de lis Chicken which was a nicely cooked chicken breast topped with a crab meat and crawfish stuffing and a piece of shrimp on top. The side was housemade green bean casserole which was ah-mazing! My dining companions tried shrimp & grits and the rockafeller oyster dip. The tastes that I had were pretty darn good - too! After checking out all the Yelp breakfast reviews, I think I'll have to make an excuse to go back, soon!

Steve W.

Are here a couple times for brekky. Had a great blintzes (Mascarpone filled crepes) and eggs Benny. Was fantastic.

D C.

I'm a foodie, so trust me when I say this place has the best grits, corn beef hash, biscuits, and bread pudding. Nuff said!

Beverly D.

Now I know why I've never been in The Old Coffee Pot Restaurant... food marginal at best. Chicken sandwich tough and no flavor, red beans were really disappointing and the slab of cornbread was cold and sweet... and the server was confused from the very beginning.

Mark T.

Lost bread, coffee pot, bread pudding! Bread pudding was good but not great. Not quite as good as I had heard. Still a cool little place though.

Lorri G.

Fleur de lis chicken and cup o chicken and andouille gumbo...if you want a taste of New Orleans this will satisfy. I recommend doing the voodoo tour prior and then dropping in for a bite after! Both were local taste of N'awlins!

Joi B.

Grits. That's all I needed after five hours of sleep after a drunken night. The service here? Down to earth and top notch. This was one of those instances where I almost wished I ate meat so I could indulge in all the awesomeness they have to offer (my dining companions couldn't stop raving over their breakfast plates). I mean how much can you say about grits, right? Other than they tasted like gritty (soupy? gritty sounds kind of unappetizing), buttery bliss and warmed my entire body (and possibly my soul?) as I consumed the entire bowl. Sigh. Who needs eggs? Who needs bacon? Besides the point, I love that they point out that this place has survived not only Katrina, but the copycats (as they point out on their menu). I hate copycats. Old Coffee Pot is the real deal. I will recommend this quaint joint (they have both a charming interior and a shaded side courtyard area) to all my pals visiting this amazing city looking for authentic New Orleans cuisine, even if I can't indulge, due to its meatcentric nature. And I will return for some delish grits and service as sweet as a box of pralines.

Adrian E.

From a food perspective, this place is nothing too out of the ordinary when it comes to breakfast food. I had the Eggs Jonathan and I liked them, but overall nothing that blew me away. My wife ordered the Lost Bread which is basically French toast made with a po-boy bun. Again, this was OK. I think it might have been a little overcooked. I did order 2 biscuits and enjoyed both of those. We also split a Calla Cake and I thought that was better than my wife's Lost Bread. It was different to see a rice dish prepared this way. I would recommend this out of everything I had. It wasn't too crowded on a Monday morning, which makes me wonder why service was so slow. It really didn't seem that waiting on us was a top priority for our waitress. In addition, they should do a better job at removing trash from the table. When I went to get butter & jelly for my biscuits, I went through two packets of butter and one packet of jelly before I picked up one that wasn't already opened from a previous customer. In addition to the Calla Cake, the other bright spot to our meal was that a waitress started singing "Amazing Grace" at the request of one of the other customers. Up until this point I was ready to write this place off, but the lady did a really good job and helped us to ignore the things that were just average.

Codey M.

Excellent service, excellent food, excellent atmosphere. I had the Eggs Jonathan, and it did not disappoint. Took off a star because the plate was not piping hot. The home fries were not as good as the grits. This place has been around since 1894, for good reason. We're only in NOLA for 3 days, but are considering a return trip because the lunch/dinner menu looked so good!

Osama B.

Avoid this tourist trap and clip joint at all costs. Very over-priced, surly and lazy service. This would be forgivable if the food were good--it's not. I swear my grits were instant grits. I am a Southerner and this is heresy. I think my biscuit was straight out of a tube The food was "served" cold. I will concede the inside is charming, but the surly waitresses kill any fun in being there. It is obvious that this is a turn-the-tables place. There are so many great places to eat in New Orleans, why not eat elsewhere for a lot less?

Alison B.

As I sit under a chirping smoke alarm that needs tending to, I'm taking the time to reflect on my recent 10 minutes at The Old Coffeepot. I came for breakfast because I yelped it and spotted it on TripleD. It's been an eventful 10 minutes. The first 5 started with me politely standing by the sign that says please wait to be seated while glancing at all the empty table. A few minutes after I started to feel uncomfortable that other patrons were staring at me, I pulled out my cell phone and just started perusing through some of the yelp comments to see what I would order. I believe that one of the customers staring at me finally said something to his waitress who then moseyed up to me from the back and said something to the effect of if you're done texting I can seat you. I looked up and she claimed that she had been standing at the back the whole time waving her arms at me and telling me to sit anywhere but I didn't notice her because I'd been texting (as she makes motions of intent texting with her hands and face - I took this to be mocking...). She finally seated me with some attitude and extreme gestures of sit here or here or here... Again, found some attitude there. By the time she came back with coffee she was all pleasant and nice - I think she knew she went overbounds. But, damage had been done and I'm sitting here with little fondness and not that smitten by the menu as I hate poached eggs and that's a good portion of the breakfast menu. I ended up ordering the Callas Cakes and just two eggs your way. Nothing too exciting. As a side, it's not on the menu but I can just order one Callas cake to try and it's only like $3. Oh -Ive had fresh squeezed orange juice at every restaurant this week - I swear they gave me Sunny-D here. The Callas Cake was an experience - its rice and sweet spices on a deep fried ball - if you've ever tasted them, the taste was similar to the Hungarian Kurtozkolacz which I love. All in all it was the cheapest and most not exciting breakfast I've had in New Orleans. As an aside -while I sat finishing my meal, a poor unsuspecting couple stood at the door waiting to be seated and finally just came in and started asking customers "are we supposed to wait to be seated?". My surly friend came out with some food and pointed to a tiny table and the 3 people at the larger table by me volunteered that they were getting ready to leave. Surly waitress kept on walking and threw back over her shoulder "it will take a while to get that table ready". The Old Coffeepot Restaurant.... I think it's just The You'll Get Old Waiting For A Table Restaurant. The open courtyard is nice.... There's my one positive comment....

Miriam W.

We dine here often when we're in town, and have always left happy. The breakfast here is great, with such New Orleans favorites as lost bread, calla cakes and Eggs Sardou gracing the menu. The food is rich, so eat a leisurely, late breakfast and skip lunch, although you may wait for a table if you show up after 8:45 am. As in most of the Quarter, service can seesaw between indifference and warmth, but a smile and word of appreciation go a long way, and if you wear a Saints jersey on game day, you're in like Flynn. The calla cakes are divine.

Brian A.

So we saw this place on Diners Drive-Ins, and Dives and it was right down the street from our hotel so we wanted to give it a try. We ate there twice while we were in town. Once for dinner, and once for Breakfast. Each meal was a completely different experience. We had dinner there first, and it was our first night in New Orleans so I put the waitress on the spot and let her pick my meal, while my wife got the Red Beans and Rice. The waitress was very nice, and made for a very pleasant experience. She picked the Fleur De Lis Chicken for me, and it was very good. The chicken was a little over cooked, and I'm not a sweet potato fan so I didn't eat much of the hash. However the rest of it was awesome - one of the best crab cakes I've ever had! My wife's red beans were awesome as well, again some of the best we've had. Since they were "known for their breakfasts" we went back the next morning. I can tell you the experience was not so pleasant. I ordered the Plantation breakfast, and my wife ordered Two Egg's your way. We were told how great the breakfast staff was, how friendly they are and we were looking forward to it. After talking to our hotel Concierge we found out you get either the good staff or the bad staff, it just depends on the day they are having. As you can guess by the tone, we didn't get them on a good day. They were very short (not rude at all), didn't bring me my biscuit nor the Tabasco I asked for and never refilled our coffee. Apparently they had an issue with charging the wrong credit cards for the wrong meals at another table, and that issue spilled over to our service. So, while you might have a great experience here, seems like your just as likely to not. Also the breakfast was... well I can say I have gotten about the same quality at Denny's. Not bad, but nothing to be "known for".

Molly E.

so delicious. must go place for breakfast in NOLA!

Steve D.

After walking around for a while my friends and I got hungry for lunch. We saw this place so we decided to go in for a quick lunch. I'm glad we did. I really wanted an oyster po-boy. I had an oyster po-boy at one of the '' famous '' po-boy places but it was mostly lettuce. The Old Coffee Pot had a great oyster po-boy! ! The oysters were overflowing the bread. Not just a few oysters with a bunch of lettuce. The service was good and friendly. I would definitely go back again. Also my friend raved about the home made corn bread he had there. (^_-)

Matt L.

Abrasive service in exchange for mediocre and expensive food.

Steve J.

Excellent choice for breakfast in the Quarter.

Carrie C.

Now, let me start off by saying that the only reason this isn't a four or five star review is because of the wait time that we had to wait through because they were understaffed. On the morning that we went, there had been a few employees to call-in or not show up, so there were only two waiters and one hostess and the kitchen staff. They were busy to begin with before we arrived, and it took a minute for the hostess to notice we had walked in, but we were seated right away. Unfortunately we had to wait about 15 minutes to order, which I understand isn't normal for this place, based on the reviews I've read raving about the service here. Our waitress was distracted but was sure to keep us informed on our order and that she was keeping an eye on us. When our order arrived, it was delicious. My eggs were cooked perfectly and the biscuits were buttery and moist. The bacon was also cooked perfectly for my taste, which can be hard to find because so many restaurants and chefs cook things differently. While we had contemplated leaving for a faster breakfast option so that we wouldn't be late for our cemetery tour, I'm glad we decided to give this place a shot, even cutting it close on time. I can forgive the wait and the slight frustration that we all felt resulting from it, because these two waiters were truly overworked. Despite the wait, we had a pretty good experience here. We left a big tip for our waitress, considering another table directly behind us had been being difficult and short with her no matter her efforts, and made sure to give her a special thanks for her effort that morning. Hopefully, we can come back next time when they won't be as busy and understaffed so that we can get the great experience I've been reading about.

Vicki R.

As far as the food goes, this place had great seafood gumbo and crab balls. However, the staff was incredibly RUDE! We arrived around 11 and waited for a table out in the cold though there were empty seats at the bar. After WE greeted our server, with no greeting in return, she handed us breakfast menus. When we asked if they were serving lunch yet, she acted as if we were an inconvenience but brought us lunch menus. Food- great. Service- lousy! Won't be there again!!

Teresa G.

Service amazing, singin waitress is the bomb,drinks are off the hook and food heavenly! Came to visit from SF (where we have great food too) but the jamalaya was the best I've ever had. Only place in NO we went back twice to eat, yes its that good!

Sharon M.

Have been here for Brunch and planning to go back this week when we visit NOLA again. Fun place, and great food! Server was delightful, and several were singing. Some of these ladies have been there for up to 50 years!!! Love this place! Will update this review in the coming week.

Jesse H.

The food is phenomenal. Started with mimosas and the biscuits are real southern biscuits. Going back before I leav

Suzanne G.

Very disappointed! Tried the Triple D, and the only thing I ate were the green beans. The jambalaya was VERY dry, and the chicken wasn't very good either. It sounds like it might be a breakfast place. DO NOT DO DINNER.

Solomon W.

Callas Cakes clearly called me through a calling. I dropped on in for these items, and I really wanted to make my breakfast a fast one, but that was not possible. With only 2 servers for the entire restaurant, The Old Coffee Pot Restaurant did not provide the best experience. Have patience here. The menu is pretty classic, with grits and grillade to Callas cakes to Lost Bread (pain perdu). Prices are a bit more steep that I would have liked, but I guess most joints in New Orleans are not super cheap. 1 order of Calls Cakes offered 4 fried rice balls, with a side of grits. I thought the grits were genius, as the syrup on top of the powdered sugared balls just put the sweetness over the top. It was good to have some not-as-sweet starch to balance the dish out. The oil-cooked round objects were a little dense, but all in all, I did like the character of this option. I don't think this would be my first recommendation for a breakfast. There are plenty of cheaper, tastier options around, but this one does boast a little more nit and grit than the others... it almost feels haunted.

Kelli L.

Good food. One person in the group got the Lost bread it was to die for. Biscuit was excellent. One thing I would say try what they recommend or are known for, if you are looking for traditional American breakfast you will need to be a little more adventurous here.

Johnathan V.

Came here early morning on Lundi Gras to grab some breakfast before heading out for the day. We were greeted by a "Please wait to be seated" sign at the entrance so we posted up by the door fully expecting to be seated soon as the place didn't appear to be that busy. First five minutes go by... didn't see anyone come by. Next five minutes go by... we see a bus boy walk past us, then two waitresses, both of whom didn't even make and attempt to acknowledge us. Another five minutes go by... a waitress tends to one of her tables, looks at us, then continues on inside. All this while we can see 2 open tables in front of us. Finally one of our friends decides to go inside to ask about being seated, to which one of the staff members coldly responds, "There ain't no open tables, you'll have to wait. Now please back up, these plates are hot." We waited nearly 20 minutes and not one single attempt was made by any of the staff to take our names or even welcome us, if this is how you're treated before you even get seated I'm glad I didn't wait to see what it was like once you're ready to order. Do yourself a favor and head elsewhere if you're looking for breakfast in the French Quarter.

C R.

Visited 2x during a one week visit to NOLA (per my families request as they really enjoyed the food). My husband loved the lost bread, ordering it both visits. My food was typical breakfast, didn't really wow me. Took multiple requests to get coffee, also to get refills. Also, one waitress seemed like she's had enough with tourists...

Lynnette K.

Went here on Mardi Gras morning. It wasn't too busy as we were early and we didn't have to wait long for a table. That's about the last positive thing I can say. Our server seemed to be in a permanent state of annoyance. I got the lost bread french toast which was tasty but nothing amazing. My friend ordered a breakfast meal and never got the biscuit. Our server never came back to see how the food was and we had to flag down another server to get a second cup of coffee. Ugh! Avoid this place! There are many other great restaurants in the French Quarter.

Andrew P.

I came here admittedly because I saw it on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives... certainly well worth it! The food was phenomenal.... being relatively new to this style of food, I didn't know what to expect, but I definitely enjoyed it. I had the catfish and jambalaya... just thinking about it is making my mouth water! The place itself has a very relaxed feel to it. It's quite cozy, but it has a very special feel to it. The service was decent... the waitress was a lot of fun, and very friendly. I hope I get back here someday... well worth the visit!

Randal S.

Nice quite place with reasonable food prices. Seafood gumbo yum. Get the crab balls made from shrimp..

Shondip C.

Had the jambalaya and the roasted vegetable platter. Jambalaya was very good, but a little light on the meat. Vegetables were undercooked, tomato sauce was good. Green bean casserole side was good but nothing spectacular. Bread pudding was delicious. Overall, pretty solid, but not worth standing in line for and overpriced. Another casualty of Triple D fame.

Wayne H.

Great food and atmosphere, there is one waitress there that makes the experience one of the best in New Orleans. Didn't get her name but she has a son or nephew in Hawaii. She is an amazing lady and a real ambassador of what New Orleans is or at-least should be. Thanks for the big southern hug.

D. M.

I expected more from a spot that was featured on diner drive ins and dives. I had the bienville omelet, it was ok. I was not to impressed by the eggs so I pretty much unraveled my omelet and ate the contents inside with the grits. I must say that I really did enjoy the grits. I did not have any problems with the service as previous reviews stated. Our waitress was on top of it. I would give this place another try, but since we are only here for a limited time... On to the next breakfast joint tomorrow.

Not G.

So very disappointing! We've been coming here for over 25 years and looked forward to eating a good meal. This will be my last visit. The French bread was stale. The gumbo was extremely watered down, it had, maybe, one tiny slice of okra, the shrimp tasted and looked like canned and the roux seemed to be pot dregs watered down to make a soup. The red beans and rice had very little in the way of flavor and seemed to be yesterday's microwaved and served.

Tim V.

Was in New Orleans at the French Quarter one weekend celebrating a friend's 40th birthday, and wanted a good breakfast before a 6 hour drive back home to Georgia. Found this place on Yelp only 2 blocks from my hotel on Bourbon St, so thought it be worth a try. This was a great find! The entrance is a 1/2 block off Bourbon St, small and unassuming but with a clear sign over the doorway. The worst part of our visit was the wait at the door. There is no where really to hang out, so the line kind of just goes onto the sidewalk. No big deal, but we waited about 5 minutes before anyone even appeared to greet us. The problem is the restaurant seemed to be understaffed, and the waitresses were also handling the hostess duties. They would be better off in my opinion if they just let folks seat themselves... That said, there is a nice little outdoor seating area as well as a medium sized room indoors. We opted for the latter as it was a bit chilly that morning. Now the best thing about this place besides the food, was the Southern "charm" and warmth of the wait staff. Most of them were elderly black matronly women with sharp wit and a willingness to have fun with the customers. I didn't say they were fast, but they got the job done and entertained you while they did it. One of our party even got a wrap on the knuckles with a spoon after dropping it on the floor. Now the best part of my experience was the food. The menu had some basic breakfast staples, but the New Orleans' specialties were standouts. I basic eggs and bacon, but then the "Lost Bread" NOLA style french toast was to die for! They also had Calas cakes, blintzes and creole pancakes on the menu, but alas I was unable to try them all... In short, great warm Southern hospitality and charm (though at a slow Southern pace too - do not go if you're in a rush!) with amazing food. I definitely plan to go back next time I'm in town.

Chris W.

Small wait (5-10 min) which wasn't bad for a Sunday. Waitress was very blunt and borderline rude (I believe it's the gimmick). Order a Bloody Mary and it left a lot to be desired. I ordered the steak and eggs and my girlfriend ordered Sis' Soul Food. My steak and eggs were good, but the corned beef and hash was excellent. Great biscuits too. She enjoyed her food and said it was excellent. Overall the food was great, but it took forever for it to get here and our waitress was non-existent between ordering and bringing food out.

Tina W.

One of the best breakfasts I've had here in New Orleans. I ordered the eggs Jonathan, which was basically eggs benedict but with some spicy seasoning on the eggs and fried shrimp. I love eggs benedict and it didn't disappoint. Our server was great too, she had worked there over 40-50 years? She was very hospitable and attentive.

Yuko K.

Awsome food! gumbo, corn/crab chowder, roast beef sandwich were spectacular!!!!! Vegetable platter was not so much. I went back next day again :)

Sarah L.

One hungry morning roaming around the French Quarter on vacation, we stumbled upon this place. Had absolutely no idea it was featured on Triple D. There was no line at this place like there were in most of the hot spots/tourist spots in the area. Expect to wait a while for service. I don't know if they're just understaffed or on Big Easy time, but we had to wait quite a bit of time to get seated. It's a small joint, and the outside patio area was rained out, so real estate was at a minimum. I should've tried the Triple D special, but I was in the mood for breakfast and needed carbs to fuel for a race I was going to do that weekend. My friend and I shared a bowl of the seafood gumbo, which was good, and very crabby, as they dumped a whole crab leg into it. It was really messy to eat though. I knew I'd be having plenty of jambalaya and gumbo during my trip, so for this particular meail I got the eggs creole, which was ok - basically eggs with creole sauce on it. Grits were kind of cold and I had to wait a while for my biscuit. At least it was made fresh. I tried my friend's Jambalaya and it was just ok... it wasn't as saucy as I'm used to having it. Overall, the service was great, even though it was quite slow. You'll get the good ole' southern hospitality here. The food is just OK. There are probably better places off the beaten path that are much more worth your wait.

Greg M.

Great food - Lost Bread is alway epic and Biscuits are killer. Expect good service - not great. And certainly don't expect quick service.

Happiness L.

I thought that this was a coffee place, that is why I stopped in. Lucky for me the owner, manager, or chef was walking out the door as i was going and and told me all about this place...the homemade quality, being on the Food Network, and more. I left as I was looking for coffee, yet could't resist so returned for bread pudding take out as I already had a big meal. When I got back with the treat I can honestly say it is the best bread pudding I ever had. I wish I knew about this place at the beginning rather than the end of my time in NOLA. Highly recommended.

Alex V.

I loved The Old Coffee Pot! I had breakfast 2 days in a row here. I usually don't do that, but the food was delicious! I believe that is family owned and you get that vibe, which is always nice to know. One of the servers gave a buddy of mine the nickname "butter" due to the fact that he had a lot of trouble opening the butter packet...the name fits well I suppose. Anyway, I'm not sure about other meals but everything that we tried was super good during breakfast hours. So here are the highlights of the yumminess: -Lost Bread : Big pieces of French Toast NOLA style, can be eaten by itself -I can't remember what breakfast combo it was called, but there is one dish that had eggs, ham, grits, and a cala cake (I wasn't a huge fan of the cala cake, but I could see it being a delectable treat for someone else). -Red Beans and Rice: Super gooooooood!!

Rafael C.

Great eggs benedict.

Kai W.

We had a late lunch at "The Old Coffee Pot Restaurant". I think it's also called the Commander-something. Not so sure. Anyway, I love the servers. They are each an unique individual characters. There was this boy who was just running around wild and the waitress (an elder African-American lady) just patted him on the back and said "Sit on down!" And on the other end of the restaurant, another waitress started singing some soul music for a couple who was out in New Orleans for an anniversary of some kind. The food itself is good. People on my table have all order Po-boys - either with oyster or with shrimp, both fried. I had the Jambalaya - that was a little disappointing. Disappointing because they are each $12 bucks and I had expected a little more for that price. We were sitting in this back patio, and the overall atmosphere was good for a lazy Sunday afternoon.

Polly K.

Eggs sardou is amazing. Tastes like spinach artichoke dip!

Todd B.

I want to love this place. It's quaint, family owned and the waitresses are personable and memorable. Shirley is nothing short of amazing, and she even sang a spiritual for us while we ate our brunch. Everything was served "with love." I just wish that the food had been exceptional when compared to other nearby options. The menu had some creative and fresh omelette and scramble options not available elsewhere, and all of the breakfast items were above average. There was just nothing that stood out or that was so good that I feel that I would have to return. I observed the creole and cajun entrees others ordered, and it looked just fine -- but just not so enticing that I would think of returning to experience it. The grits were exceptional, as others have noted. I recommend that the owners revisit the menu but continue to provide the fun and special experience.

Annie L.

They do some mean grits and mixed with a poached egg - oh yes thank you very much. Love the interior, the old world charm, the coffee - love it all. Mmm grits...

Ashley F.

Great food in a cute little place.

Tyler G.

Good food and atmosphere. Solid breakfast with a little New Orleans twist. Service was poor and the waitress was rude. Plan on spending a long time waiting to get served.

Alea A.

Came here for lunch because we were in the French Quarter and the name stood out because it was funny. I got the crawfish étouffée. It was good! The dish was really good and it was a lot of food. Saved my leftovers for a snack!

Nancy L.

After a night of drinking, comfort food hit the spot! Great homecooked breakfast, nothing fancy. I cleared a plate of veggie omelet with southern grits, sampled their calla cake with a good cup of hot coffee. I agree the wait staff was less than attentive or quick, but when you get their attention, they're friendly.

Christine A.

sooo this place was not as good as I thought it was going to be - especially about a lot of rave reviews right here on Yelp as well as the spot on Diners Drive Ins and Dives.... I got the triple D special (Jambalaya, Green Bean Casserole, and the Chicken fleur de lis). The green bean casserole was just over cooked steamed green beans and the jambalaya was dry. it also seemed like these components were just microwaved! the Chicken was yummy though - microwaved or not! The sauce with the crab cake and the chicken just melded perfectly. also tried the red velvet here - just tasted like white buttercream cake and VAnilla frosting? thought the south was supposed to do it right -- with cream cheese frosting. it was moist though and tasted decent, but by all means i wouldn't classify it as a "red velvet cake" even though the batter was made with red dye. skip this place, don't waste your time. i will say though, the servers and employees were nice and competent.

Melanie P.

Went here on the recommendation of my sister, who is a bartender on Bourbon Street - so she knows her stuff. I was not disappointed at all! At first, the gorgeous decor (the metal rose chandeliers were amazing!) made me think we were about to plunk down a nice chunk of change for lunch but the entrees were on par with comparable local restaurants. I ordered the fried shrimp plate - came with cole slaw and fries. I am a huge fan of Gulf shrimp, these were HUGE and they didn't skimp so I left with a very happy belly. Wanted to try dessert but I had no room. Would definitely recommend.

Gregg M.

In search of some breakfast, once again the girlfriend and I followed the advice of savvy locals and ended up at the Old Coffee Pot. The Old Coffee Pot touts itself as having the best breakfast in the French Quarter. For added appeal, it apparently was recently featured on the Food Network's "Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives" show. Given this hype, the expectations were high, perhaps unreasonably so. However, the results speak for themselves and, in the end, all I can say is that the French Quarter must not do breakfast all that well and Guy Fieri must not have had breakfast there. The Old Coffee Pot is a quaint place next door to Pat O'Brien's with a nice little courtyard for outside dining. The weather was perfect and it was a beautiful morning for breakfast, so the atmosphere was nearly perfect. Not so much was the service or the food. Our server, while not rude or anything close to that, seemed a bit disinterested and the whole service experience felt disjointed. Maybe she sensed "tourist". The food was clearly edible, but was unremarkable and just uninspired. I had the Rockefeller omelet ($12.75), a three-egg omelet with oysters, cheese, and creamed spinach served with a side of grits or home-fries and either biscuit or toast. I chose the grits and a biscuit. The omelet had a good amount of oysters, which provided the bulk of the dish's flavor profile. However, the unidentified cheese didn't add much to the dish, and the creamed spinach...well, it was creamed spinach. The grits were good and with the right consistency. The biscuit was hard, dense and cold...definitely not fresh out of the oven or even warmed up in a microwave before serving. I had coffee and was comparable to what you at a Waffle House...serviceable, but like everything else, unremarkable. The girlfriend's breakfast was probably even more unremarkable than mine. It may have been an off day, but the Old Coffee Pot just didn't do anything for me. Your mileage may vary, but if there's a next time, I think I'll pass on this place.

Jennifer S.

I LOOOOOOOOOVE this place for breakfast!!! The service is so delightful. The team of waitresses are wonderful, warm, soulful, New Orleans ladies, and sometimes Shirley will break out into a rousing spiritual like "Amazing Grace" in between delivering orders. Count yourself lucky if that happens. This is a slice of New Orleans, plain and simple. The Sis' Soul Food Omelette is my favorite. The only reason I'm not 5 starring this place is because once in awhile I go when a different chef is cooking, and I LOVE the usual chef, don't love the occasional fill-in, whoever they are. Most likely though you'll get the good one, and then, well, it's just a great time!! P.S. It's especially LIVE during Essence Fest. I was there a couple years ago and they had the radio playing and the "Cupid Shuffle" came on. 2 of the waitresses and I danced for the whole song and after we were done the whole restaurant lit up with applause and woohooos. Totally cool.

Leigh M.

Nothing spectacular. It was recent featured on "Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives" so that caught my interest. Decent food and a lot of it. My boyfriend and I had lunch here. I had the oyster po boy, which was good. The oysters were crispy and tender. My boyfriend had the New Orleans Sampler with jambalaya, red beans and rice and a side of crawfish etouffee. The jambalaya was very good and spicy. I wasn't a fan of the etouffee. There are certainly places I would recommend first, it was just okay.

Max A.

What was I thinking? I should have known better. My gut tells me whenever a restaurant is empty during a time when it should be busy (any time on a Saturday, especially in the French Quarter), something is not right. I expected slow service but it wasn't that bad. I guess because there were only two other groups in there. The waitress was a mess. I guess she sized us up and decided we werent worth all the pomp. The food was a "C" which is why I gave it a star. I had the NO sampler. I didn't get no rice with my beans and rice. I think I was confused because the sampler included jambalaya, which is a rice dish. But it was way too salty to eat with the beans! The other item was a crawfish étouffée which was very tasty but it was more like a marinara sauce that I probably should have been able to combine with some white rice. I think the waitress threw me off and that is why I didn't ask her about it. Anyways, my family said I failed when I picked this restaurant. I think they're not gonna let me pick for a while. And to make matters worse, the bill was more than we anticipated. So we didn't like the food and we were almost broke. We got got.

Christine G.

I got the trio appetizer which had: creole, red beans and rice and crawfish etoufee (sp?). This was OK. Just OK.The red beans and rice was definitely the best dish out of the three. I was not a fan of the etoufee...however it was my first time eating it so I'm not sure if I don't just like that dish in general. I ordered a mojito which was made perfectly. They wouldn't let us split the bill into different credit cards and they also wouldn't let us do part cash and part credit card. That was kind of a thumbs down for me.

Christine J.

Eh, the food was ok. We came in since we didn't have anywhere else in mind and someone on the street told us to go in since it was featured on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives. I didn't really think that this restaurant fell into any of those categories but that's not really important. I ordered the shrimp and catfish creole which I ate but didn't really enjoy. My BF ordered the Triple D and it was better than what I ordered. The service was attentive but a bit overly so in a nervous/new waiter kind of way. Everyone else seemed to like their meals just fine (New Orleans Sampler and I can't remember what else) so I guess I either ordered the wrong thing or I'm picky. All I know for sure is that I wouldn't be back if I were to return to nola since there are so many different options and this wasn't a stand out meal.

Madison H.

Yelp never fails! The staff was sooooooooo nice and friendly! The food was delicious! I got the Roast Beef sandwich (yummm) my husband got the New Orleans Sampler (which comes with a side of bread, which is almost half a loaf of bread!) We ordered the kids a pancake (not a traditional pancake, but with syrup it didn't matter) and Lost Bread (which tasted like a funnel cake with the powder sugar, it was good!) We will defiantly return here next time we come to NOLA!

Ian K.

Horrible service. No coke products. Never again. 25 minutes to get a beer after they told me my first two choices were out. Total incompetence. Avoid!

Stephanie R.

I have really mixed feelings about the coffee pot.... To start, their A/C (if they have any at all) is terrible. I find this to be pretty unacceptable in the South! I ordered a Bloody Mary and it was just meh. The garnish was two string beans and nothing else. No olives...no lime or lemon. The drink itself was pretty bland. To eat, I ordered the New Orleans sampler; the red beans and rice were just ok, but the other two were so delicious. I believe they were a crab soup and a gumbo. Flavorful and just the right amount of heat. Others in our party ordered traditional breakfast fare, and it was clear that they were all a little disappointed, especially with the portion size and the price. Our server was very sweet and she even sang a gospel song to the bride in our Bachelerotte party, which was a very cool experience. All in all, it wasn't a bad meal, and some of my food was quite good, but given that you're in NOLA, you can most certainly do better.

Nikki M.

Love this little Dinners Drive-Ins and Dives spot. Accidentally stumbled on it years ago after Red Dress Run. Located right near Pat O's and Preservation Hall. Eat the red beans here, but beware of the HUGE serving. It could feed two! I would reccomend the NOLA Sampler that comes with 3 cups: gumbo, seafood bisque and red beans. I wish I could give this place 5 stars, but the service was god awful.

Dan D.

Last weekend we stopped on for breakfast, there was not a wait but every table was taken. I love the front dining area and the staff. Always friendly and hospitable. The poached eggs are perfect over a crab cake. It's not cool inside since the entrance is right I. The middle of the dining room. You love the food.

Philip V.

I asked more than a handful of guides/locals where the best gumbo and jambalaya can be found in the French Quarter and the majority lead me to The Old Coffee Pot. After my visit, the food didn't impress me, but I'm convinced they're popular for 3 reasons: 1) This is a historic eatery in NOLA, serving food for more than 100 years. 2) Guy Fieri featured this spot on Triple D 3) It's the only building that survived a horrific fire on St. Peters street many decades ago, hence the reason why this building has Spanish influenced architecture whereas the adjacent buildings have modern ones. ----The Food---- Seafood Gumbo ($5.95/cup)- Despite having a lot of tiny gulf shrimp and Louisiana crab meat in this meal, it's one of the least enjoyable gumbo's I've tasted. The consistency is more thin and watery than I'd like and the fish smell is extremely prominent. I don't question that they use fresh products and it does seem moronic to rag on a seafood dish for being too fishy, but the smell was different...close to being inedible for me. I contemplated asking for lemon to squeeze into it. However, most of my group enjoyed it, so I could be in the minority. Try it at your own risk. Jambalaya ($14.95)- Although not the best jambalaya I had during my NOLA trip, (Stanley near Jackson Square has that honor) this particular jambalaya was respectably tasty. Generous with the protein, it has grilled chicken breast, smoked Andouille sausage, Louisiana spices, and baked long grain rice. I did like the consistency as the rice mimicked a type of sticky rice. ---- Conclusion: I can't vouch for the gumbo, but the jambalaya and atmosphere of this place may be worth a stop into The Old Coffee Pot. I felt the service could be friendlier though, but as I expressed in many of my NOLA reviews, the service in the French Quarter veers towards the terrible side of things. Extra Notes: -Accepts credit card -Very beautiful, Spanish decor, projecting a charming environment -Service needs improvement -Restrooms could be cleaner

Jeff O.

How could anyone rate this place less than five stars!?!? Absolutely amazing. The chicken andouille gumbo is beyond word. The chicken and andouille pasta is equally amazing. Highly recommended!!

Dwain C.

I ate lunch at The Old Coffee Pot in New Orleans, LA on 4/15/2015. It was my 1st time there. I had their Jambalaya w/catfish $18.95. I also had their sweet tea. This place is more famous for their breakfasts but I was not disappointed. My server did a fine job. Plus, I took photos.

Bobby M.

Old Restaurant right next the the famous Pat O'Briens Bar !

Alicia W.

Only redeeming quality was our server, Brock. We went out for dinner after driving down from Jackson, MS. I was visiting my sister and her family from California. We had 5 kids with us, 11 years old and under. My mom had given us a voucher from Southwest and a list of places that should accept it. When we got there we were greeted, sort of, by a hipster with a blasé attitude who basically made us seat ourselves. Didn't offer to help set us up with tables or anything. There were 8 of us and their tables barely sit 4!! After getting our drinks (no booze) my sister asked the server about the voucher. He checked with the manager and returned to say they didn't accept them, the reason having something to do with their computers switching over (yeah, ok). When my sister questioned him about being on the 4 day old list he went back to the manager who came out and said she'd never seen one but she'd "call" the owner. In the end, it was still a no, but they'd take 10% off. It's like a paper credit card and it was for $100!!! Whatever. My sister ordered the kids mac n cheese that was supposed to come with chicken, she got "discounted" cheesy pasta and NO chicken. The other kids got chicken strips or fried shrimp, not remarkable. She ordered the seafood bisque and had to send it back because it was soooo salty. The girl loves her salt and it was TOO salty! The manager came out and apologized, said it was the 2nd sent back for the same reason. OK? Do you not taste food that's been complained about before you serve it again?? Her husband's food was also unremarkable. I had a shrimp po'boy and while it wasn't terrible, I could probably do it better. My daughter had fried shrimp and that was that. All in all this was such a disappointing dinner. We expected decent food and didn't get it. It's a beautiful building and could be better, especially for the price. We had dinner at another "Old" the next night, for the same price and it was outstanding! Avoid, unless you want salty, mediocre food with service that is barely service. Brock, you should work somewhere that will appreciate you.

The B.

Was on a walking tour and asked to use the bathroom. Lady said "nope you gotta order something" it was a good walking tour and after the short rude reply we will not be eating here.

Lindsey H.

Amazing food, great bloody Mary's and a friendly atmosphere! The service is pretty good. Grits were great, but we added cheese to them and made them so much better!

imelda l.

It's a must every time I visit. I love the old ladies that serve you and their great Southern hospitality. I feel like I'm visiting my grandma house. We had breakfast and dinner in our 5 day visit. Breakfast we ordered the calla cakes & grits which hit the spot just right. Also, the eggs Jonathan and house potatoes = Delicious. They kept the coffee running and if you are familiar with bourbon street the night before you will see its well appreciated. Dinner was good but not comparable to breakfast. We ordered the seafood platter and sea food gumbo and the service was good. The food is reasonable priced for the location. Will I be back?? Yes!!!

Tan Lo S.

I asked the locals at my hotel when I was staying in NOLA where the ultimate best gumbo/jamabalaya was. Hence, my eager taste for good ole cajun food (one of my favorite flavor profiles) and an experience in this old restaurant. I walk around the corner from Bourbon orleans hotel. It wad about 9am and there were already a ton of people inside. As I was walking towards the entrance, I see a server and all she says to me is "How many? Just 1!?" I excitedly said yes. Let me say that customer service has a lot to do with a restaurant experience. Never once was I given a "hi" or a "good morning" or even a "hello". Just stares and looks and some vague eye contact. Ugh. No warm hospitality here. I was given a seat and a menu. I order a small cup of gumbo ($6) and a small scoop or jamabalaya also $6. First off, I was asked if i wanted coffee. I said no, i want water. Low and behold...I am given coffee. Wtf are you kidding me? After about 10 mins or so my food comes. Oh and so does my water. The gumbo i must say is the BEST I've ever had. Ever. Anywhere. Forget what you've read and heard. The MOST flavorful gumbo is here. So rich. So smooth. So tasty. Ugh. The okra just makes it perfection. Love the texture that the okra provides in the stew because the roux is really well made. I loved the light but perfectly salted seafood taste. This was seriously the best damn cup of gumbo ever. Anywhere. Chicken taste was so delightful. I just want more. It seriously warms your heart. The upset? Ugh the jamabalaya was dry and tasted like zatarans or something boxed. Very old and dry. It's okay though. What do you expect in the morning? It was also bland and chicken was dry. Very disappointing. The most annoying thing to me was the stupid charge for coffee $2.50 for a small cup in which i didn't even order. Since i saw it on the tab, I took a sip to try the darn thing. It was atrocious. Super watery. Yuck. Definitely not a strong roast at all. What a jip! Overall--They are just okay. I never got a hi or hello or thanks or anything. Everyone seemed nice until they got to me. Seriously everyone seemed nice to all the customers except for me. I felt really neglected. Meh. The gumbo is great but everything else...not so much. I'd come again just for gumbo. Everything else and everyone else is a miss for me, sadly.

David R.

Excellent authentic Nar'lins food. The jambalaya was awesome. Service was good and prices were very reasonable. One of the better hidden gems off of bourbon st. Guy Fuerri approved.

Larr G.

The Old Coffee Pot has both indoor and court yard seating. I have been there several times over the years and had both good service and good food. Such was not case this time. The food was great, but the service was confused/disorganized. We had to wait a long time for somebody to take our order and then a longer time for the server to come back to inform us that they were out of Blintzes. Not sure how this could happen at 10:30 in the morning. Ended up getting the French Toast and the Eggs Sordo (sp). Both were excellent. The French Toast was very different. It was served with powdered sugar on it. No need for anything else. The Eggs were GREAT! Overall, (Mind you this is a one time experience on this trip), the staff needs better leadership and organization.

Alison W.

Service moved at a glacial pace at this place. Sorry, I really wanted to like it and the staff seemed very polite and nice and hardworking. But it took so long to get seated, despite the empty tables, because it took awhile the tables to get bussed. Then it took so long to get even get menus after we were seated. Took awhile to get our orders taken, get drinks, get food, get the check, etc. You get the point. It turned out to be a 2 plus hour ordeal. Luckily we didn't have any hard fast plans after but it was so annoying to just sit there waiting when we could've been out seeing the city. Sure it was busy, lots of people coming in and out and eating here. But they only had three wait staff taking care of the whole place, including the patio outside. I didn't really look closely inside the kitchen but I think there were only one or two chefs/cooks inside. Also there were plenty of other groups who arrived after us and left before us. So it was probably also a product of bad timing, us coming as it was peak busy time and then business dying down right after we walked in. I ended up getting the crab cakes benedict. Also we got a plate of the calla cakes for the table. My crab cakes were delicious though smaller than I expected. Very crabby and it definitely tasted like real crab. I also asked for grits as my side but got home instead. I told them and they brought me a side of grits, no more questions asked. Thus I got to try their home fries and grits. Man, I don't get to have grits very often but these were so creamy and good. They also didn't taste overly buttery or have too much flavor but I couldn't stop eating it. Definitely my favorite part of the whole meal. The calla cakes were interesting. Never had rice balls like this and I liked it. They're also covered in powdered sugar, which also makes it tastier. The food was overall delicious. The slow service really ruined it for me though.

Bethany L.

We went based on a few reviews above and the fact that this is noted as a less touristy place. It was not what we expected. The homefries I had were unseasoned, while my husband's were perfectly seasoned. My omlet was really good (Bienville) and my husband's was.. blah. It was not an omlet. The eggs were flat, not fluffy, and there was little flavoring. It was really dry. It seemed like we would get toast, since there was jam and jelly on the table, which was never offered or brought to the table. Maybe this is where we are true northerners - we always have toast with our omlets and eggs, or at least it's always offered. Our table was sticky. The waitress literally left the restaurant without telling anyone. And to top it all off, the orange juice was not real orange juice and seemed like it was Tang. Overall, the worst meal we've had in NOLA.

Allison M.

The food was good. The service was non existant, literally. Our waiter left after bringing our food (which came at the same time as the check, god forbid we wanted to order something else) and was never seen again. Shame because the food really was great for the price.

Libbie R.

We are early risers in nola, and this is a great spot for steak and eggs and the lost bread. I love the intimate atmosphere. Service can be spotty but a thank you to Melody for attentive service. We know going in it is about the food and not a chatty server. It is our 5th time there in a year and we will continue to go back.

Jon S.

TERRIBLE!!! Don't waste your time with a Guy Fieri recommendation. This place was the worst food and service we had in NOLA. I wish there was less than a one star. We waited outside (when there were open tables) for 45 mins. It took nearly 2 hours to eat and get out of the restaurant. It was HOT as they didn't seem to have the AC on at all. Two tables that ordered after us got their food first. We sat with empty water and coffee for 15 mins. When our food arrived it was wrong. My wife didn't get close to what she ordered and my food was cold. We ate the food that was average at best. My wife had a crab cake Benedict (not what she ordered) but thought the crab cakes were decent and seemed fresh. At the end they didn't take my card and asked for cash. Except they do take cards as the table next to us paid with a card. We couldn't wait to get out of this joint. I don't care if it's been open since 1891. Go to Stanley for breakfast just a block away.

Jun L.

Best seafood gumbo in New Orleans! Sinfully delicious, and I felt like licking the bowl clean! Thank you Tastebud Tour New Orleans for introducing us to their gumbo, and we made it a point to go back for lunch a couple of days after to get more of their yummy seafood gumbo. Also ordered the Seafood platter which is plenty to share after each having two bowls of gumbo. The dish came with fried oysters, catfish, shrimp, and fries. Fried food goodness! They are not open for dinner Tuesday and Wednesday, and be aware that they may close earlier than 2:30 on these days depending on the customer flow. Will definitely be back on our next trip to New Orleans!

Matt S.

This is essentially a tale of two visits. My girlfriend and 1st dined at The Old Coffee Pot when we were in New Orleans for the 1996 Sugar Bowl. We had outstanding food and excellent service. It was one of the more memorable dining expeiences I've ever had. We married and came back to New Orleans for an anniversary in 2000. Of all the things we planned to do, the key was to have our anniversary dinner back at The Old Coffee Pot. The food was OK, but the service was about as slow as I've ever seen. It wasn't even a particularly busy night. As much as we wanted to have a great experience there again, it had clearly gone downhill. We've been back to New Orleans multiple times, but walk on by when we see this place after our last experience there.

Jason L.

This is a very underrated establishment. I will be honest to tell you that I've only ever had one item off of their menu so this is not a true representation of the entire restaurant but their seafood gumbo is AMAZING! The gumbo is nice and thick but the most important element is that with every bite, you are slapped in the face with seafood. My group came here twice in two days just because we couldn't get enough of it. Delicious.

Nik P.

Great place to eat if you are around Jackson square. There is usually a wait but we'll worth it. Don't be offended by the older ladies attitude. They are known for it. It's a joke. Be offended if they don't pick on you, because that means they don't like you. Been here twice and each time I love it

Alex D.

I'm terribly disappointed to see how badly this place has declined. It seems that since they were featured on the Food Network they think they are celebrities, and that they are doing you a favor by allowing you to dine there. I lived in New Orleans for ten years pre-Katrina, and had remembered the Coffee Pot as a charming, old-school restaurant with great food and friendly service. I was shocked at how poorly we were treated, and embarrassed that I brought my friends there, some of whom had never been to New Orleans before. I would like to begin by saying that I have worked in the restaurant industry my entire life, I am beyond patient and understanding when dining out, but there is absolutely no excuse for the way we were treated. We went for brunch on Sunday, 3/1. There was a bit of a line, but it was moving quickly so we decided to wait. What a mistake! As we got closer to the front, we were greeted by a surly hostess who seemed annoyed that we were there. She asked how many were in our party, gave us a severe look, and disappeared. We were eventually sat at a table with no menus and waited. And... waited. For a long time. Eventually a waitress shuffled over. At this moment my friend had been showing me a photo on her phone, and our waitress barked at us in a caustic tone to, "Put your toys away." She dropped menus on our table and disappeared without taking a drink order. Again we waited. We had more than enough time to read the entire menu, decide what we wanted to eat and drink, even had time leftover to discuss the weather, this year's Jazz Fest lineup, and the meaning of life. When our waitress finally returned with water, she again admonished us to put our "toys" away, and vanished without taking a drink or food order. We continued to wait helplessly, and at this point I'm getting annoyed. Any restaurant that's been open this long should know well enough that a drink order should have been taken by now. After we'd been sitting for nearly 25 minutes, we looked around for our waitress and realized that she was just standing in the window of the kitchen, waiting for food to come up. Now look, the place was not understaffed. There were three waitresses on the floor and what appeared to be a hostess that was helping bus tables and make drinks. The place is tiny, and the outdoor seating was closed save for two tables. They were full, but not even close to being busy enough to justify such slow service, although as another reviewer mentioned, the entire staff has a serious lack of time-management skills. Even harder to justify, however, is the attitude we were getting from everyone. I finally went over to the kitchen/bar area and asked the woman behind the bar if someone could take our food and drink order. She didn't seem too interested in helping me, but did ask who our waitress was. At this point, our "waitress" turned around and asked in a hostile tone, "What's the problem over there?" Excuse me? What's the problem? The problem is that it's been almost a half an hour since I sat down and I'd like to order something to eat and drink! She yelled at me that she was waiting for another table's food to come up and that when it was ready and she had dropped it off, she would be over to take our order. ARE YOU EFFING KIDDING ME?? After almost ten more minutes she came over to take our order, and hostilely asked us for ID when we ordered alcoholic beverages. She did manage to take our food order at the same time, however she made several mistakes with our entire order, including bringing potatoes when we asked for grits and forgetting to bring a beverage my friend had ordered. She also had to come back because she forgot what side dish we had ordered. She made a lame attempt to try to backpedal on her former hostility, but the damage was done. I will give credit where credit is due, the food was good enough, the grits were fantastic, although they had clearly used frozen spinach on my eggs sardou, and the hollandaise was bland. Here's the final insult, they had the nerve to add an 18% gratuity to our bill, and we were only a party of four! This was not stated ANYWHERE on the menu, trust me, I looked at the menu again to check. The fact that they were adding gratuity explains the poor service, it also explains the I-don't-give-a-shit attitude from the staff. If my one friend hadn't had to get to the airport for her flight, I would have called the manager and refused to pay the gratuity, because it is ILLEGAL to add a service charge to a bill without advance notice, they can't force you to pay it! I told the hostess how unhappy we were, she didn't seem to care. All in all, it was a very disappointing experience. My friends who still live in New Orleans agree that the Coffee Pot has really gone downhill in recent years, especially since their Food Network "fame." The sad thing is that there will probably always be tourists gullible enough to go because they saw it on TV! Be warned, stay away!

Kara S.

We were so excited to try this place between the reviews on Yelp and their appearance on Diners Drive ins and Dives. If I was to base this review soley on the food, they would only get 1 star but the ambiance was cool and our server, Brock, was lovely so 2 stars. We started with a round of the crab and corn bisque which was actually very good. When Brock came back to get our entree order I was torn between the crab cakes and the fleur-de-lis chicken. Brock was confident I would not be disappointed by the latter and so I ordered it. My boyfriend got the jambalaya pasta and my mom got the Triple D which was the 3 items Guy Fieri tries on his show-the fleur-de-lis chicken, jambalaya and green bean casserole. When the entrees arrived at the table the chicken dishes looked good. My boyfriend's jambalaya pasta, however, was more of a tomato soup with some noodles in it. My mom tried the jambalaya first and said it tasted reheated or like it had been sitting all day. I took a bite of one of the two large shrimp on my plate to find them extremely overcooked and chewy. Next, my mom and I both dug into the chicken breast, hoping for better luck...we didn't have any, the breasts were dry and pretty tasteless. On top of the chicken breast, below the two shrimp was a crab and crawfish stuffing "cake". It looked very similar to wet cat food and tasted like...wet cat food, very fishy and certainly not made with "jumbo lump crabmeat" as described on the menu. My dish was served with two sides, green bean casserole (which is supposed to be one of their best dishes) and andouille sausage sweet potato hash. The green bean casserole tasted identical to normal green bean casserole but with fresh green beans vs the often canned variety. The hash didn't taste like anything. Other than the texture difference between sausage and sweet potato, you would never know which was in your mouth at any given time. Meanwhile, as my boyfriend used a spoon to eat his jambalaya "pasta" soup bowl he was disappointed to find that there was hardly any sausage or chicken in it at all and it really did consist mostly of tomato stew and flat noodles. This was the most expensive meal we've had in the Quarter this week and was by far the worst. So sad.

Carenza A.

This is the best breakfast place we have had in NOLA, the lost bread, callas, and blintzes were delicious. Our server Nathaniel was awesome, bringing items before we asked and great suggestions. We will definitely visit again! !

Samantha M.

Had a wonderful breakfast with my fiancé at this French quarter hangout on Monday morning. The restaurant was bustling at 8:30 in the morning - filled with groups of all ages. We sat at a table in the corner - great view of the room and the people. We ordered the callas cakes and an omelet. The callas cakes were cinnamon-y and had pecans throughout. They tasted amazing and came with 4 on the plate - perfect to share. The omelet was the typical omelet - nothing special but still good. Then mid-way through paying the check, one of the waitresses began singing - she was amazing and the whole restaurant was entranced. It was a fabulous find - very glad we ate there.

Philip S.

This was okay, not great. The poached eggs were over cooked and hard. The coffee was okay.

Mel T.

IT'S MY 200TH REVIEW YA'LL! (I don't know why but for some reason, I just can't pull off saying the word, 'ya'll'...) Upon the recommendation of a friend, I decided to try the Old Coffee Pot. It's conveniently located in the French Quarter (almost Jackson Square area to be specific). I came in with my parents on a Wednesday at around 11. The place was pretty much empty, aside from a couple of couples. There's plenty of indoor (and outdoor) seating. When we first walked in, the waitress seemed type rude. But maybe she was just frazzled at the moment because later on, she was really sweet. She was always checking if we needed more coffee. She even gave all the diners an impromptu singing performance. Brunch AND a show! We started off with the coffee (which they diligently refill throughout your meal). Then, I decided on the Eggs Jonathan. This consists of eggs Benedict with a slice of ham and Creole tomatoes (aka vine-ripened tomatoes, I believe), fried Gulf shrimp (3 to be exact), served with grits or home fries, AND toast or biscuits. Everything tasted fresh and not overly salty (unlike many other NOLA establishments I've tried during my visit). I'm not sure if I would come back, since I like to try new places - especially if it's in a different city. But if I were a local, this would deffo be one of my regular spots! Tip - the restrooms are at the top of a wind-y staircase. And they're super weird - one bathroom has two toilets. Yes, TOILETS - not stalls!

Eric B.

Love the food and the ladies here are always super nice. You have to try the Lost Bread!!! It's a must. I also like the Eggs Sardou... (Check my spelling on that one... Haha) Don't forget to have the coffee pot or brandy milk as your beverage

JR W.

This restaurant used to have the best Red Beans and Rice. Not anymore.. Red beans no flavor. They charge for bread. Not going back. Air conditioning must have been turned off or not working.

Eric R.

A good spot for lunch in the French Quarter. We sat in the courtyard and had jambalaya and salads. The salad was nicely prepared, nothing exceptional. Jambalaya was pretty good, not top notch, but good. Our waitress was especially nice, in that gruff/friendly kind of way, and kept the water coming on that hot afternoon. We peeked in the dining room, which looked lovely. We really did enjoy our lunch, and recommend it for a nice place to stop while exploring the neighborhood.

Ellen G.

Our recent visit to New Orleans - this place was recomended to us by our hotel, in the French Quarter. Very cute, traditional french cafe for breakfast. The waiter that greeted us was very nice and friendly and seated us outside right away. Beautiful morning during Mardi Gras time having breakfast in a quaint little french cafe... taking in the moment, which was quickly halted by our waitress assigned to our table. I'm not going into the detail, here, however, I will say, I have never experienced anything like this anywhere ever. As I write this, I'm still in shock and it's 3 days later. Here's what I will say, food is excellent, if you can see past the rude waitress and I would recomend this place, however, be careful about where you sit, and do your best to avoid the female waitress, who appears to be around 45+. She wouldn't give us her name.

Christina R.

Took over two hours to have breakfast. There was only one couple in front of us for a table when we arrived and still took half an hour to get seated. Once we were seated took another half hour to get any service. Once we finally got our food I was quite disappointed. I ordered the crab cake Benedict. The crab cakes had good flavor but were about half the size I expected. The hollandaise sauce had a good lemon flavor but was way too thin to be considered hollandaise. The worse thing was the fact that my poached eggs were hard boiled. Would not order this again. However, my husband's crab and corn soup was excellent. The buttermilk biscuit was delicious as well. Still, not worth the two hour wait. I don't think the staff even cared that it was so slow service despite multiple guests complaining.

Dan D.

This place is a little divey. We went on a Wednesday night and the food was just ok and the service wasn't great. I ordered the Jambalaya and it came in three large scoops. It was a bit more dry then I have had and not really memorable. I'm unsure what this restaurant is going for. It's like a hometown diner with $$ prices. The placed is filled with tourists but the staff wasn't very warm. I'm not sure what I'd recommend to eat either. They seemed to be good with most things being just ok. It works if your a local but is a bummer for everyone else.

Helen M.

This place is wonderful. I went there for dinner one day and then breakfast the next. For dinner I had the Crawfish bisque but I had to send it back because it was very salty. So, I got the fried shrimp and catfish in its place and I was very pleased. I dined outside but there was an issue of things floating in my beverages (possibly from the roof). But the waiter replaced my drinks with no problem. The next day I ordered an omelette with spinach, tomatoes, cheese, potatoes and grits on the side. It was DELICIOUS! I can't wait to go back. And the waitresses were absolutely WONDERFUL and charming.

Chuck R.

What a great place for breakfast. Unique creole dishes to match the friendly staff. From creole pancakes to crab cakes Benedict everything is great and reasonably priced for the Quarter. Try the hash as a side dish.

Elle W.

10 years ago I thought this place had the best breakfast in New Orleans. After my recent visit though, I won't be back. Servers were RUDE, portion was so small that it looked like someone had eaten my breakfast before they gave it to me! Breakfast for 10 or 12 dollars didn't even come with bread or toast, are they joking?

Shane G.

Having recently been in New Orleans for business, I was in need of a great breakfast spot for a meeting. Having inquired with the hotel I was staying at, The Old Coffee Pot Restaurant was recommended as being a few blocks away, must try. Departing the hotel I asked the doorman which direction I should be heading, the feedback I received about the restaurant was less than impressive. Worrying I had made a mistake in booking, I kept my fingers crossed the entire walk over. How wrong the doorman was. I arrived at a very cool little restaurant, where we were seated in the courtyard (which was the first plus). Not only was the ambiance perfect for a breakfast spot in the French Quarter, the staff brought it to life with a unique twist. One of my companions was threaten with a stick when messing up a coffee/juice order. When waitress one handed off to waitress two, she informed her about who to watch out for at the table and getting the stick wouldn't be a bad idea. The response around not needing the stick since she had her smacking towel left us all laughing out loud. Skipping ahead to the food, again, the doorman couldn't have been more wrong. The Eggs Jonathan are amazing. New Orleans eggs Benedict at their finest. The eggs sit atop a crab cake over a normal English muffin. Mixed with the gulf shrimp, the dish was nothing short of awesome. The chicory root coffee and fresh juice perfectly rounded out the meal. Two days later I managed to stop by again, before leaving, with another business partner. The Old Coffee Pot will certainly be a mandatory stop for me when in NOLA in the future. Also - try and stop in across the street at Rev. Zombie's Voodoo Shop for something else only experienced in this unique city.

Elisha P.

Being obsessed with New Orleans culture and history, we made our first stop on our 2-day, action packed trip at the Old Coffeepot. Having read the story of calla (or cala) cakes and finding out this place is the only breakfast spot still making them, we needed to taste this delicious ball of history. Calla cakes are fried rice balls, with or without pecans, covered in powdered sugar and served with syrup. The grits on the side were equally wonderful. Skip the beignets and try some calla cakes before this piece of New Orleans history disappears.

Vikram A.

Came in, got a seat for two, placed our orders. This was within the first 10 minutes or so. Probably a good hour later, we got our food. In the meantime, we heard multiple comments around problems in the kitchen and new customers were being turned away due to issues. However, no real comment to us. When the food did finally come, it was pretty mediocre. Sure, kitchen problems and all that, but at least be honest about the issues. Then, when the bill came, I was charged extra for deciding to *exclude* an item from my dish. Maybe we hit a bad day, but not cool.

Breelyn M.

I got the pancakes but ended up eating my sisters drunken bread ! So deliciously sweet ! It's smaller than I expected but that was ok because it wasn't packed at all ... Nice friendly service !

John S.

We ordered the Jambalaya, Gumbo and Creole dishes. My companion enjoyed each of the dishes. They have never tried any of these dishes before. To me, the Jambalaya was kind of try and devoid of any distinct identifiable flavors. The gumbo was ok - but also a little devoid, The creole was tasty but the fish had a "flavor" - not sure if it was supposed to. We ate it all up. This is in the heart of French Quarter - a location that is guaranteed to be busy every day of the year. Business is good. Pick a place to eat in the French Quarter, but don't set the bar too high IMHO

Jennifer K.

The Old Coffee Pot Restaurant does have traditional New Orleans charm from the decoration, laid back and homey service and the hearty food. Here for breakfast for my last day in New Orleans. I think I have had enough to drink, eat and I don't think I want any hearty or comfort food. I ended up ordering the Lost Bread ($8.75) while my friends had Eggs Jonathan ($13.75) and Eggs Conti - chicken liver ($13.50). I do feel my heart and stomach telling me no more deep fried food and high cholesterol food.. but just for 1 last breakfast? Not like I am going to have chicken liver and deep fried po boy bread for breakfast. Service is slow but cheerful.

Curtis B.

This place was wonderful! Best grits I've had anywhere in the south. We were there the morning of our wedding and Shirley sung us the most beautiful and touching song after we had finished our breakfast. It has a cozy, warm and inviting courtyard with a small and intimate dining area.

Jay Y.

Popped in for lunch on Wednesday. Went in hungry and adventurous and came out hungry and disgusted. Was pretty empty inside at around 1pm. Eventually I became the only customer in the entire restaurant (was too late to run out at that time). I opted for a pricier "seafood bisque" under "New Orleans Favorite" and was hoping for a nice surprise. It's a surprise for sure, but a horrible, HORRIBLE one. A few bite of rice in the middle and a big swamp of sauce around it. It looked horrible and tasted worse. The sauce was extremely salty and unappetizing. After I finished the rice in a few bites, the only thing left over is the terrible sauce taking up the entire plate. It's a disgrace to Cajun cuisine!! It doesn't even match the description in the menu!!! I ordered this dish because it's supposed to have fried crawfish on top and there is none on my plate! The waitress helped voice my discontent and the chef in the kitchen did not appear to be sorry for his mistake. I think it says a lot about a restaurant when a chef is not even interested in providing good tasting food or taking pride on his cooking skills. The waitresses were sorry for me but there is only so much they can do to make me feel better. There are much nicer restaurants in the French Quarter. Avoid the coffee pot at all cost!

Jonathan S.

This was my only attempt at breakfast during my trip to New Orleans, because who the hell wants to get up before noon when you are drinking until 5 AM every night? Ok, now that my little story is over, I should explain why I only gave this place 3 stars. It's 100% about the service. The waitresses really emphasize the laid back nature of New Orleans, and not at all in a good way. It took me nearly 20 minutes just to get situation and order, including being moved to a different table to allow a larger party to sit at my original table. They should've asked if I was ready to order then, but I think I was just ignored and both literally and figuratively put in the corner. I had to order the Jonathan, mainly because I've never had something named after me. It was delicious, but I was hoping the shrimp would be included in the eggs benedict, not just put on the side. Sure, I could combine them, but it isn't the same if the hollandaise isn't draped over everything. If you have nowhere to be, this place is perfect. If you are in a rush, definitely avoid this place for breakfast.

Eve N.

Very disappointed. I had seen this restaurant on Diner's, Drive-in's and Dive's and the waiter at Pat O'Briens recommended it. First, the server wasn't friendly. Second, at 3pm they are out of jambalaya, don't have biscuits or cornbread and third the seafood gumbo was missing something...oh yeah, seafood! Rice, two tiny shrimp that looked and tasted like they came from a can and no "gumbo" Plus it was warm at best. Not what you expect with all the good food in NOLA.

Kat L.

Cosy little space with sweet staff. Food was ok not necessarily anything great. The Cala cake was new to me so we had order it. It was a mix of French toast dough with rice, interesting! Seemed to be pretty popular, I didn't like it but you may!! Check it out, Guy Fieri says the jambalaya was great I should have ordered that lol!

Tracey R.

Came for brunch with friends. I would highly suggest the seafood gumbo and the bar b que shrimp. The eggs Benedict that my friends had looked very good. My hubby had a plantain omelet with creamed spinach that was very good as well. During our brunch one of the employees broke out in an a Capella song with a beautiful strong voice. Service was excellent and entertaining. This is a place to go to get the true NOLA experience. We stood in line for brunch but the afternoons seem to be the better time to go.

Thomas J.

Wow, great little hole in the wall in the heart of the Quarter. Breakfast is great, the Cakes are amazing! Coffee is OK ... A little disappointed in the coffee - expected more because of its namesake. Otherwise, great choice!

Carla L.

I loved this place for the breakfast food! I ordered the Jonathan and it was the best breakfast I've ever had, I highly recommend it! On the other hand, the service is terrible and our waiter acted like it was a huge in convince to take our order.

Alan J.

After 20 years of visiting New Orleans, I've experienced the worst meal I've ever been served. This review is about dinner, not breakfast. I ordered seafood gumbo and shrimp and grits, two reliable dishes for any competent restaurant. The gumbo was tap water and flower served at room temperature with no seafood. No kidding. The shrimp and grits was the mediocre BBQ shrimp and a side of breakfast grits not combined into one dish. I ate the shrimp and grits only because I was hungry but had to send back the tap water gumbo. My friends dinner was equally bad. The bill came to more than $50 without cocktails or appetizers. On the way out, we alerted another couple ( who asked how it was ) that their money was better spent elsewhere. The manager overheard and followed us out to the street and accosted us. He asked why we didn't complain to him. I told him we complained to the waitress and asked him if he knew that we sent the food back. (Yes, he said he did but it was our responsibility to ask to speak with him and that even though he knew the food had been sent back he didn't have an obligation to visit our table). He argued with us and started name calling until my friend and I finally just walked away. Why didn't he offer to make it right instead of blaming the customer? What an expensive mistake. It was an unbelievably bad meal and experience. Never again will I eat lunch or dinner at the Old Coffee Pot. Breakfast here is good, but dinner is horrid and an expensive mistake.

Nandini B.

This was our first brunch place for our NOLA vacation. And this place has the best grits ever. I know grits isn't exactly why people go to a brunch place. But i just can't help but rave about it. The ladies who serve there are absolutely delightful too. If you are lucky, they might just sing for you.

Ginger G.

Had breakfast here on a Saturday morning with no wait! Food was good! Service was decent.

Genevieve B.

Super solid breakfast/brunch spot. Calla cakes are a nice ending if you want something sweet and the grits don't need a thing on them, they're that good. Can't speak to dinner but for breakfast, this place is on point.

Jonathan M.

delicious breakfast with a good cup of coffee. Be sure to try their Plantation Breakfast plate, it was delicious and their ham is amazing.

T R.

Seriously, don't waste your time or money. Poached eggs were more like hard boiled, breakfast came out without the Hollandaise sauce, I was told it wasn't ready yet. I had to go to the kitchen window 15 minutes later to check on it, it was probably 20 minutes before I got the sauce. The eggs were served with burnt onion, I mean black burnt. We were just so disappointed, this being our first breakfast in N.O. The service was average. Never again.

Bob Z.

We stopped by for lunch on our way out of New Orleans. The food was great, We had crawfish pie, jambalaya, green bean casserole and chicken. Good stuff all around. When we came in the place was packed and there were a couple large groups. The service started off on the slow side, and they needed to be reminded that my wife had ordered iced tea, but once the crowd thinned out things improved a bit. Still not blazingly fast but not annoying. The menu lists beer on tap. They don't have any of that. It also lists several beers in bottles that they don't have. Probably best to check with your server to see what they actually do have before trying to order a beer. If I was rating the food only I'd be happy to give the place four stars.

LunchaMunch A.

I tried this place based on the Guy Fieri recommendation from his show, I ordered the New Orleans Sampler and I did enjoy it, from the different eateries I visited around the French quarter, this had the most Cajun-like taste for me, even though it's a small place the atmosphere was very relaxing, there was only one more table with customers so I felt like I owned the place, even time seemed to Slow down enough for me to indulge all my senses in that environment, service was great and although you can see this building is very old it was pretty clean.

Sean W.

We only had decaf coffee and bread pudding, however it was a great way to wind down the night and chat.

Joe G.

Oir first day in NOLA amd stopped here for Lunch. Had a hurricane and it was the best one we had during our entire stay. For lunch jambalaya was ... Ok. A bit disappointing. My wife had etoufee and it was very good. Ambiance In the courtyard was fantastic. Shirley our waitress loved to sing to her customers. Solid 3 stars.

Sharon L.

We finally made it into the Old Coffeepot for breakfast on a Monday morning when there were no long lines! The Lost Bread was deep fried heaven! Hubby had the eggs conti which was absolutely delicious! I see now why there is a line! The dining room was charming and the staff was superb. Everything was wonderful!

Amanda C.

This location was one of the stops on the food tour that I went on, but the food was so good that I went back for a late dinner that night! I had read that this was a top 10 place to have breakfast at, but I simply wasn't in town long enough to try it. However, the gumbo here was my favorite that I sampled while I was in town. (Like I said, I came back later just to eat it again). Their jambalaya was good as well, but the gumbo was just amazing. When I came back for dinner (around 11pm), I had a cup of the gumbo and their Barbecue shrimp . I thought the shrimp were pretty tasty, and one of my top 3 places that serves this dish. My mom ordered the crab and Andouille gumbo, which had a really good portion of crab in the soup. I really wanted to come back here for another meal, but there just wasn't enough time. This place is unique as you can sit inside in what used to be the house, or you can sit where they would bring in the carriages. The service here was very good, and the restaurant itself was beautiful (gorgeous chandelier and mirror on the inside). Highly recommend this restaurant.

Louis I.

This was the first restaurant I ate at on my first trip to NO back in '87. Some things change, some stay the same. So here's the deal. Great breakfast spot...lousy for dinner. Breakfast was delicious. The cala cakes with pecans were amazing, a true NO treat. They are served with grits and these were simply the best grits I have ever eaten. No need to add anything to them, the flavor and texture were perfect. The cala cakes are fried rice balls mixed with sweet and savory spices, crushed pecans and served with maps syrup. Dinner was a total disappointment. Mediocre at best. The Bloody Mary was barely okay, bland and dull. New Orleans is littered with better dining options. That said, I do urge you to go just for Mrs. Pearl's bread pudding. She has been making it for nearly 50 years. Although she 'retired' in May, she's still making the bread pudding in whiskey sauce. I am so glad that I was able to take my girlfriend for a piece of this culinary and cultural treasure. The place is cool, great location, but they need to amp up the class and quality of dinner.

Doug P.

Loved this place. My wife and I enjoy going to places featured on triple d and, while most are great, some are just ok. This one was great. The atmosphere was fun with a sassy but attentive and sweet staff. I got the seafood gumbo and jambalaya. The gumbo was very good - dark roux with okra. The jambalaya was PERFECT! The perfect spices, flavor, and subdued heat. I did add some crystal hot sauce but it didn't need it. I would definitely return here.

Rachel L.

Great french quarter breakfast spot with good prices! After reading mixed reviews, I was a little wary coming here but left pleasantly surprised. We stopped in around noon on Lundi Gras, one of the busiest days of the year and only had to wait about 30 mins. After being seated, we were served our food only about 15 minutes later and were out in the next 20! I ordered the Soul Sis omelette which was awesome if you're looking for an egg dish with a little bit of cajun flair. Additionally, I ordered a side of their special Calla Cakes. It was an awesome mix of donut and riceball and topped with maple syrup was delicious. I recommend trying if you're looking for a little authentic sweetness on the side. Right before we left, one of the waitresses burst into a soulful rendition of "Amazing Grace" that stunned the whole restaurant into silence. It was the cherry on top to an already authentic soulfood brunch! Highly recommend trying this.

John S.

Quaint old local favorite. We both ordered fleur de lis chicken. It was absolutely everything I was hoping for and then some. The chicken was cooked perfectly and it was moist. The bed of green bean casserole with the sweet potato chunks was a good base. The crab cake topped with shrimp and the sauce completed the chicken magnificently. The restaurant itself is decorated quaintly. The rose chandelier is beautiful. This a great quiet place to come for a good New Orleans meal. They are not open for dinner though so go for lunch and you will not be disappointed.

Susan T.

We went here for mardi gras back in march and got dinner. The pasta was cold and food taste was awful. We asked to get another dish and the restuarant manager refused to let us exchange for another plate and Also did not even remove the food we didn't eat off the check. Even the waitress we had who was nice agreed something should've been done with the bill. The manager had no client service skills and she should be fired as her attitude will deter more tourists from going there!!

Natia J.

This place has some good food. Great for lunch. I ordered the shrimp po boy w/ potato salad. My friend ordered the catfish po boy w/ french fries and red beans and rice. Our food was good. The potato salad tasted average, but it was okay. I really didn't eat it because I was full from the sandwich. The sweet tea was good. Two waiters did not show for work so there was one waitress during my visit... but she did a good job. Note: The po boy bread is very flaky. Squeeze your sandwich over your plate before taking a bite... if you don't do this, the flakes will be all over you.

Josh K.

I went here on my last trip to New Orleans in May and can't wait til I am back. Don't let the incredibly rude and wrinkly old hostess turn you away from this gem. They easily have some of the best gumbo and jambalaya I've had in all my trips to Nola. Here's a true story: adventuring in the french quarter one day, our friend who lived in the area led us to The Old Coffee Pot Restaurant. Once we defeated the troll guarding the entrance we were greeted warmly by an angel named Shirley who, no lie, rewarded our efforts with a verse from "I Will Always Love You" to make Ms. Houston proud. We sat in their small atrium dining area that is nearly as beautiful as Shirley's voice, dug into some amazing local food and our quest was complete.

Liz P.

We came here on the taste of New Orleans tour and had to come back, the seafood gumbo was amazing.

Meg C.

Whenever you tell someone you're going to New Orleans, you always get suggestions on where to eat. Always. And no wonder! I actually met a couple the night before I was leaving for New Orleans who told me about The Old Coffeepot. They said I HAD to go there for breakfast, that they had amazing food and a great atmosphere. So, I did! And I have to say . .. you HAVE to go here for breakfast! I went on a Tuesday morning and had no problem getting in for breakfast. The staff was lovely and the food was DELICIOUS! I had the Eggs Jonathan and a side of bacon. After I got my plate, I realized the side of bacon may have been a bit much (with the biscuit, grits, AND the eggs/shrimp). It was a great way to start a day in NOLA! Add it to your list!! Keywords: great for breakfast, relaxing atmosphere, great staff, service with a smile

Sarah J.

Absolutely the WORST service I have ever had. All the waiters bicker with each other and intentionally are rude to customers. We went here for breakfast and it took 20 minutes for our waiter to come by and when she did she was impatient. I asked for the steak and eggs and her response is "ok? Keep reading the whole thing!" At first I didn't understand what she meant and she's like READ and tell me your options. I was like uh ok? Why cant she just ask me if I want toast or biscuit, it probably would have been faster. The steak was cooked really odd like it was steamed it was pale and rubbery. It took just as long for us to get our drinks or refills from her. At one point i needed ketchup and hot sauce and saw at an empty table and got from there and she yelled at me if I needed to ask her. Don't even think about asking for split checks! Will never come back here!!!

Tammi A.

Calles cakes are amazing! But do not pass on the coffee....so delicious and smooth! the omlete was great too! oh, almost forgot to mention the grits, no instant grits here...add butter and Louisianna Hot Sauce!

Margi T.

I have to say this one of my favorite meals in New Orleans. Pregnant, starving, vegan... it's nearly impossible to find something vegan in NOLA. We're talking life or death of a fetus here, so I had to suck it up and go vegetarian. I ordered the Grilled Vegetables: Broccoli, snow peas, carrots, baby corn, red peppers, mushroom and fresh asparagus sautéed and topped with a balsamic reduction, served with a side of risotto and green bean casserole. So good and satisfying. The service was great. Loved the character of the restaurant too.

Matt E.

I could sum up my experience at The Old Coffee Pot with one sentence: Dang tasty food with piss poor service. Never a smile, Never a "please" or "thank you". Hell, our waitress barely let us finish our order before walking away, and I don't think she bothered to ever look us in the eye. I found this completely shocking, as during my most recent trip to New Orleans I couldn't help but comment that everywhere we went featured incredibly gracious customer service. The servers at Old Coffee Pot must not have gotten the memo. Thankfully, the food was just fantastic. I am a whore for eggs Benedict. Typically I am a purist, but can be motivated to try a twist on the classic. Their Eggs Jonathan fit the bill as in addition to the traditional ham it included sauteed shrimp. Every bite was fantastic, and if I wasn't so dang classy I probably would have licked the hollandaise sauce off my plate. I would gladly go back and put up with the grouches that work here, if only it meant another breakfast as tasty as this one. But still, the service might be a big enough turn off that I cannot imagine giving above 3 stars.

Keith B.

Great spot tucked away next to the scary Bourbon Street Not a fancy place , and that's how I like it when on vacation You feel like you are really at home here and the food is more of a High octane version. Exciting flavors and nice portions. You can't find friendlier People and they will not rush you. We had the jambalaya and a Po Boy Catfish sandwitch. Both were really good, and tasted way more exciting than The food at one of the expensive spots around the corner We also had pralines cheesecake that was epic good. Yah that good Seek this place out, especially if it's raining and those other places you were thinking about going to are packed .

Shannon B.

Initially came here as part of the Tastebud Tours to try out their gumbo and their jambalaya. The gumbo was so flavorful and delicious; I could've eaten a whole big bowl of their gumbo. Divine! The jambalaya was fine, albeit a little dry for my taste. However, I believe all jambalaya to be a bit dry. What would've made this dish would be to add that fabulous gumbo to the jambalaya to give it some more moisture. Having enjoyed The Old Coffeepot, my parents and I decided to return here the next morning for breakfast. We ordered the Crab Cake Jonathan, Eggs Creole, Breakfast Potatoes and Grits. Crab Cake Jonathan - All of the flavors were there; the only thing that would've made this dish perfect would've been to have more of a crispness to the crab cake in order to hold up better agains the poached egg. The flavors were perfectly balanced, however, the crab cake couldn't hold itself against the poached egg and sort of just fell apart. Eggs Creole - Delicious! Seriously, I don't know what they did to these eggs (lots of butter, I'm guessing) but they were a creamy delight. The creole sauce was very flavorful, but, not overwhelming. Breakfast Potatoes - Delicious.....oniony goodness. Grits - These were divine! Usually, grits run the risk of lacking in flavor, but, not these grits. They were full of flavor and were the perfect texture....I'm guessing a lot of butter was the cause for this, and, I say bravo! Definitely will be returning to The Old Coffeepot on future visits. Great waitstaff as well! They are all pros!

Chria L.

The food here is excellent and has no need to wait in the longline. Nice food and location!

Tracey F.

We went here 3 times while in new Orleans for a 4 days trip. It's that GOOD. Best seafood gumbo!! You have to try the lost bread if you like sweet breakfast yumminess

Scott W.

When you've partied too much in the Quarter and need to chill out and recover try their Red Beans and Rice with a Ham Steak. Better than anything a doctor would prescribe. If you are lucky...Cris will be your waitress! Terrific ice tea.

Andy M.

Poor menu Not very many choices. Staff is over at bar reading newspaper instead of working. "If you got time to lean you got time to clean" Place could use a new menu new service and new look. Wouldn't be back. To many other better places for better / less price.

Natasha E.

Best place for food, you may have a wait but completely worth it! Best Red Beans N Rice! Omelettes are perfectly made without tons of filler!!!

LISA M.

The best gumbo in New Orleans '!and the ladies will treat you right dining there is like dining with family ..wilameana ,Gayla,Shirley and Pearl we love you!!!try the lost bread it's amazing!!!redfish amazing !chicken gumbo keeps me coming back every trip and the authentic New Orleans service

Stacy M.

This has always been one of my favorite breakfast spots in New Orleans! I have been a customer for years. I was shocked my first few times how incredibly rude the waitresses were. I decided it was probably just part of the experience....and became immune to the rough treatment...lol This morning my husband I had our usual delicious breakfast (which was a 10) But, refreshingly we had the most wonderful waitress I think I have ever encountered. Melody (spelling?). She moved us to a better table than we were first seated. She was prompt, polite and just oozed with southern sweetness! Thank you for changing our perception of the staff by just being you. Can't wait to come back and sit in your section.

Barbara J.

Good food. Abusive service. Calas are weird.

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Mandie M.

While in New Orleans this past October my friends and I decided to try the Old Coffee Pot for brunch and I am so glad we did! When we arrived we were seated right away at a table near the bar-perfect! We ordered a round of mimosa's and coffee and then started to look over the menu. Our server was awesome and very helpful. Obviously we were from out of town and she knew it. She made some recommendations and gave us some time to look over the menu. When she returned with out drinks we were ready to order. I went with the French Toast (with real french bread). My friends and I chatted and before we knew it the food was arriving! Both of my friends ordered biscuits so I had to take a bite of their-so good and fresh. My french toast was pretty damn good and I really did eat all of it. As we were getting ready to pay our tab and leave our server came over to our table and Serenaded us with a Whitney Houston song-HOLY CRAP-she had an amazing voice and hit all the high notes. The entire restaurant stopped talking and we all just enjoyed the show. By the time she was finished we all applauded her and the restaurant went crazy. We had no idea we would get brunch and a show! What a great deal. Overall, this was a great brunch experience with delicious food. I will be back and I will recommend this for anyone in the area. Check it out. Oh, they don't split checks so be sure you either have cash if you go with a group.

Billy M.

Overrated..not good at all, dont even come here,prices dont fit the food...very disappointed

Mike M.

We had breakfast and it was great! I had the shrimp omelette with Cajun potatoes. Wait staff was prompt and friendly...we would go back.

Peter D.

The story of this place is great food, great atmosphere, slow service. It's NOLA. Get over it. This is actually 4.5 stars

Gale M.

We went here as part of a food tour and were served gumbo and jambalaya. The gumbo was ok, the jambalaya was cold--we hoped it was from being refrigerated, not sitting out. The service was terrible and the portions were tiny, the only stop on the tour that was stingy. With so many awesome restaurants in the French Quarter, I can't imagine why anyone would choose to waste a meal here.

Petra E.

Tried the calas cakes with pecan nuts. I'm not a big fried food fan but felt I had to have these and they were quite good, hot and with lots of powdered sugar. The grits had a good consistency too. Plus was definitely the very cheerful waitress who "forced" some other tourists to forego the boring two eggs for some real soul food. I loved having breakfast here (I was by myself). Only little note is that the coffee could be stronger.

Kimberley W.

Our first taste of New Orleans food. My friend had brilliant meal, mine good, coffee not so great and no espresso machine.

Celeste M.

My good friend and I decided to have breakfast at this quaint cafe in the Quarter. We're both locals, but wanted to play tourists. Our first impression upon walking in was made by a rude woman standing behind the counter who, when asked if we could sit outside, replied, "If you want," as she dismissed us with a wave of her hand. Ignoring that, it took over twenty minutes to receive our orders. We ordered a variation of eggs Benedict and "Creole" eggs with "housemade" home fries (supposedly made from scratch). The eggs Benedict came with melted butter dumped on top, instead of Hollandaise sauce; and the"Creole" eggs were simply scrambled with a gob of marinara sauce on top. Needless to say, the potatoes were unimpressive, and not housemade at all, soft and cubed - they were obviously previously frozen. Also, for some unknown reason, the credit card machine "broke" and they began only accepting cash. And instead of iced coffee, the waitress simply poured hot coffee over ice and served the diluted beverage without apology. We returned our dishes, very disappointed. What a waste of a beautiful courtyard.

Joel M.

I must have eaten here 20 times and I've never had a bad experience or one bite of food that wasn't just about perfect. I like the Eggs Jonathan a lot. The staff is always jovial and friendly, but will tell you quickly to get your phone off the table. We go here every time we go to New Orleans and will continue to do so for as long as possible. If you find yourself lucky enough to be dining at The Old Coffee Pot, DO NOT forget to get some of Mrs. Pearl's bread pudding. If you're out there Ms. Pearl... Respect!

Lak D.

Pretty bland. Eggs were not good. Had the conti and was terrible. French toast the bread was good.

Mark H.

Eggs Creole was very good. Eggs were cooked perfect. The coffee was a little bland, and the serves was slow. But, the waitress was nice. Typical NO hospitality. Gotta love it. I would come back b/c I really wanted to give it 4 stars, and if it was based on the food alone it would have gotten it.

Ryan S.

We walked in the restaurant and received a very unwelcome vibe. We had to seat ourselves outside and we were ignored for 15 mins. No one came to service us even just water. The waitress kept walking by and trying to avoid making eye contact with us. 30 mins passed, we decided to leave and one of the host tried to stop us but it was too late. We ended up at Stanley's and had proper service.

Jim D.

Food was very good as is usually the case here but the wait staff must be trained to be that rude. They are even rude to each other. Their time management skills are totally non-existent. Waited 20 minutes for the check after having to request it. They go to great lengths to avoid eye contact once you are seated. We have been there several times a year over the past 30 years and many on the staff are the same people . In this case that is not a good thing. They have not mellowed with age they are just grouchy. They made the soup nazi appear pleasant.

Sarah M.

My husband and I walked here from our hotel wanting some breakfast and we found a gem! The servers were so likable and funny and the food was excellent! We were even treated to a song from our server when we mentioned we were on our honeymoon! We will come back if we are ever in New Orleans again!

Hope M.

Did have to wait for a short amount of time (they were packed and a 9 top was before is) but it was worth every singe bite!!! Definitely a good brunch spot! the server is amazing!! Come see Gaynell!!!

Dana W.

Had a great breakfast here today. The three of us each ordered something different. All were delicious. The biscuits were AMAZING! We also tried the calla cakes and they were good...interesting to try. We were happy with our choice. Service was quick, friendly and efficient. We would recommend this spot for breakfast.

Matt A.

45 minutes and no appetizer. Seen waitress once. Out of all drinks. Worst service ever.

Sonia S.

C'est Bon! My favorite place for a delicious quick bite to eat. Their cornbread tastes so good, make you wanna slap yo' mama! To waitress Ashley, thank you for the tips & awesome service!

Nick K.

Slow service and cafeteria quality food. Would rather eat at mcdonalds and save the 15 dollars

Kim H.

Would not recommend. Food was ok but service was lacking. We were waiting to be seated and while another party was being seated, an employee yelled over her shoulder for us to sit in the corner table. Someone did take our drink order right away but didn't give us menus (we had to ask) I ordered a mimosa and we saw a waitress bring it to the wrong table then take it back to the bar. My husband tried to flag her down, unsuccessfully. After we flagged another person down for menus we said i was waiting on a mimosa. Right after we ordered food we overheard a waitress at the next table say it was cash only. There were no signs saying that and none of the people who we spoke with said anything. We got up and asked the waitress from the other table if we heard correctly. She said yes "cash only" We didn't have cash but there was an atm outside (of course). We would have left if we hadn't already started on our drinks. Because of the lack of courtesy informing us up front about it being cash only i had to pay the $4.25 atm fee (plus my own bank fee $2.00). Surprisingly the food came out fast and was decent but just not a good experience.

Omar L.

I rarely give poor reviews, at least this poor, but this place was probably the worse place I've been to in years. We were pointed to this restaurant as one of the 'oldest' by a guide book and reviews looked decent. After our first dinner of the night and a few hours of roaming around New Orleans, I thought why not try this place...what a mistake. Here are the list of mistakes we made in staying here to have dinner 1.) Friend came back from the bathroom letting us there were cockroach there, but we didn't hear her due to fatigue from flying all day (8am-4pm). 2.) Other tables seemed to have been waiting for a long time for their food 3.) Other tables were getting up and leaving because food took forever 4.) Other tables who did get food and paid, did not eat a lot of their food... 5.) Kitchen looked understaffed, and staff was not to be found half the time 6.) Person sitting at the bar told some of the staff that he owned a restaurant and she worked for them, she'd be gone (ouch). Long story short Food was terrible, some spit back out, mostly uneaten. Took forever to come out. It may have been an "off night" but sorry not coming back again when I visit NOLA again, let alone my friends will never forgive me for choosing this place.

Wendy S.

absolutely awful experience. Hostess was nice. Server was unfriendly. Got the Eggs sardou and asked for sauce on the side. Came with sauce on it. Sent it back. Eggs were hard centered and sauce on side was cold. Didn't bother sending it back. Side of bacon was burnt. Never even got asked if everything was ok. Friend ordered blintzes - they were out. Wanted the Rockefeller - no oysters. No corn bread. I would most definitely not come back to this place!

Nichole V.

After the mixed reviews I was so glad we ended up stopping in. We stopped in on ash Wednesday the crowd was not too bad was seated right away. The waitress was very nice and helpful while describing different menu items. We ended up getting chicken gumbo and shrimp po boys. The gumbo was really good great flavor and chicken was very tender. The po boys were great...stuffed with tasty shrimp bread was crusty outside and tender inside. I would recommend!

M K.

Nice little spot, friendly servers, and a simple menu. Sometimes that's all you need! We ordered a Bienville omelet and callus cakes- both were delicious! Their grits were delicious. A nice spot to eat before walking around town.

Tiffany M.

3 stars for the food but 5 stars for the coffee! The signature coffee pot drink was AMAZING! It was smooth, creamy and has just enough almond liquour for taste. The service was also good. It felt like my aunts and grandmother were there.

David G.

Good food, good service, and a great atmosphere. Waited about half an hour for a table but it was worth the wait. Fairly priced for the area. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone visiting New Orleans.

Chrissy M.

I learned about The Old Coffee Pot because I'm a Diners, Drive-in's and Dives addict. The jambalaya they made on the show looked so great I had to check this place out when we went to Nola for the week. My husband and I went on a Friday night, and then actually ended up back there with friends the next night because we were close by and knew the food was good. I'll start first with my food review and then move into the service. So the food completely did not disappoint! I got the jambalaya dish both nights with a side of green bean casserole. The jambalaya is cooked in a tomato sauce, and has just enough of a kick but isn't too overbearing. The flavors of the sausage in it work perfectly with the other ingredients. The green bean casserole was awesome! The sauce was perfectly creamy and the beans were thoroughly coated in it. My husband got the crawfish étouffée and while he liked it, there wasn't really a ton of crawfish in it which was disappointing. For dessert we had the bread pudding, which is worth it just for the sauce that comes on top of it! Amazing! A friend of mine got the jambalaya pasta the second night and was raving about it, while another friend got the po boy and said it was one of the best she's had. So the service the first night was perfect. We were seated promptly and it wasn't busy, so we didn't have a ton of people crowding us. We got our food with no issues and the staff was on top of their game. The second night however was a bit busier when we went in, and while we were seated right away, it took FOREVER to get our order going, and get our food. They forgot about an appetizer we ordered, as well as a side of green bean casserole. Then we had to go get money out of the ATM because they don't split the bill, which would have been helpful to know at the beginning of the meal when you are with a large party. The only reason I only gave this place 3 stars is due to the service issues the 2nd night. If I could do 3 1/2 I would, but it just wasn't a 4 star rating to me. I'm glad I went, and would go again if in the area in the future. Don't expect much on the decor, it's simple and older like most of New Orleans! But you are going for the food, not the ambiance at this place. The bathrooms are upstairs, so be careful if you've had a few cocktails because walking down them is an accident waiting to happen! Haha. I really did enjoy this place, and I'm glad I went for the jambalaya alone. Hopefully they can get their service issues straightened out a bit!

Ryan S.

Food was great and the service was friendly. It was a little slow, and I have a feeling it always is. There will probably be a small line of people waiting to be seated. The only bathrooms are located upstairs. The crab & corn chowder was very good. I had a catfish poboy. It was lightly breaded and not greasy at all. I would definitely go back again.

M F.

Had breakfast here one morning simply because I wanted an omelet and after seeing pictures on Yelp of the food, was sold. Once I arrived, I didn't order the omelet I craved, but the Plantation breakfast. The Calla cakes were delicious. I tried to describe them as sweet hush puppies because the calla cakes have the same texture, but apparently that causes people to cringe. So, now I say that the calla cakes are like thicker donut holes. I personally don't think that does the calla cake justice, because they are much better than donut holes. Anyway, I digress... back to the meal. My calla cakes came with an egg (prepared how I liked), creamy grits, and a ham steak. Very simple meal, but it hit the spot. The serving size was substantial but not excessive. It was enough food to hold me over to a late lunch. My husband ordered the Sis Soul meal and I didn't hear him speak for the rest of breakfast. Very relaxing indeed. The servers were passive aggressive in their demeanor. Have you ever met anyone who can insult you while smiling, and make you feel good about yourself even though you're being insulted? I haven't, not until I came to this restaurant. But don't get me wrong - this isn't a con, but a pro of this restaurant. I found it entertaining.

Rebecca P.

Out in the quarter for breakfast with a fellow hotel/concierge friend, we decided to try The Old Coffee Pot ourselves, instead of just sending guests there based on reputation. We ordered coffee and bloody marys, eggs sardou, and the rockefeller omelet. 30 minutes later, I got my coffee, and we waited another 15 for the bloody mary. Another half hour, and no refills later, our food arrived. Both dishes were fine, nothing incredible, though I did find a ton of grit and oyster shell in the rockefeller omelet. What amazed us, was a few moments after receiving our food, the table next to us asked the waitress for hot sauce and ketchup... so she tooks ours away and gave it to them. What the hell? We attempted to ask her to return them or even get us another set, but she never returned until she dropped off the check. I never got a coffee refill, and my friend never got her second bloody mary. It amazed us that the check was still $50. In short, never again.

Jennifer H.

Wow! This place definitely has that old New Orleans charm, right down to the nice old skool hilarious ladies who welcomed us in and gave us great service. My boyfriend might not agree because he got in trouble for taking silverware from another table and almost got a spanking, (lol), but the service and food was awesome! I had the omelet with the grits, perfectly hit the spot. Just when I thought it couldn't get any better, my friend orders the shrimp and grits, the best fried shrimp with buttery grits I have had! One of my favorite dishes to enjoy. You have to go, its a must do in the French Quarter!

Kim W.

Went to this because it appeared in a blue moon guide and had good reviews in yelp. Arrived when it opened at 8am on a thursday morning so there was no wait and no crowd. It is a quaint place with a no-nonsense wait staff (one might even say gruff). It is a mixture of contrasts. The coffee was good, but coffee mate was served as the 'cream". The ingredients in the dishes were excellent, but those little plastic packaged jams and jellies were what was offered for speads. However, this was for the food and it was not disappointing. One of us had the Old Coffeepot version of eggs benedict with fried tomatoes. It was excellent, served on a light fluffy biscuit with perfectly done, and I mean perfectly done, poached eggs. Absolutely delightful. I did the do it yourself omelette with cheese (I don't know what they used, but it was fine), bacon, crawfish, tomatoes, and onions. To my everlasting gratitude the waitress caught that I kept saying catfish when I meant to say crawfish ("Are you sure you want catfish and not crawfish", she asked), so I did end up with a crawfish omelette and I was so grateful for her intervention (I don't even much like catfish). The crawfish in the omelette were the best I had in NO and maybe the best ever. They were large and succulent and one didn't have to scour the omelette to find them. The bacon perfectly complemented the crawfish without overpowering them. One of the very best omelettes I have ever had in a restaurant. This was the best breakfast we had in New Orleans, and was head an shoulders above a breakfast omelette at Mothers which was a fogettable experience.

Jenny C.

Grits!!!! I love grits. I eat them all the time. These grits were phenomenal - creamy and luscious. The biscuit was also fresh and perfectly cooked. For those two things alone, I'd go back again. The rest of the food was also good, though I would have liked a bit more hollandaise on my eggs Jonathan. Service was a bit slow but very friendly.

C S.

I got up early for a walk down bourbon street (I'm too old for a night pass - and had no beads). I noticed a couple locals heading back into their businesses with delicious smelling bags, and snagged the third guy with the foam container - he told me about The Old Coffee Pot. Entered, and were greeted by a trio of middle aged ladies, clearly locals and longtime friends. Nothing fancy here, just good food and friendly faces; it was early, so it was mostly empty. Christine was nursing a hangover from the nights before, so i tried to grab a respectable cross-section from the menu; Grillades and grits, Eggs Jonathan, Eggs Sardu - a couple local variations on the Benedict. back at the hotel room, all were confirmed as damn good home cooked plates. If you're in the neighborhood, and craving a good, cheap start to your day - have at ye.

Jenn M.

I've been visiting New Orleans for years and had never tried the Old Coffee Pot and I certainly wasn't missing anything. We decided to go there from a segment on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives but should have just skipped it. My friend and I went for breakfast on Mardi Gras day. It was busy,but not overly busy. The food was okay. I got a breakfast special that was supposed to include a biscuit, which I'm still waiting for. The ham was pressed without much flavor at all. However, the worst part of our visit was the service. From the minute we sat down I felt unwelcomed. It took our waitress forever to come over to take our order and once she did she acted as if we were the biggest annoyance in her life. The only time she had any personality was at the end when she had to ask us to give the tip in cash because she had accidentely closed out our check. My opinion, if you're in the mood for breakfast, walk a little further outside of the Quarter to Mothers.

Francesca L.

(3.5 stars) Went here based on my girl Shanna's suggestion. The waitstaff kinda just does their own thing which is fine--except that I was freaking starving. Then they sat a table of 11 who came 15 mins after us first..WTH? I was getting annoyed so my friend had to calm me with some dranks. We finally got seated by Aunt Shirley (my friends decided she should be our Aunt) anyway, she said she was gonna spank folks who tried to skip in line~ Haha anyway I had the Bloody Gary to start (a bloody mary with 1.5 shots of vodka) yum yum yum. Then to wash it down I had eggs johnathan, which is benedict plus a 3.5 pieces of fried shrimp on the side and grits. The food was alright, but the atmosphere is great plus Aunt Shirley may randomly burst into song if you are lucky..nice place. Food is okk, but breakfast til 1430 is good to me!

Bianca B.

My comrades and I stopped in here on recommendation from a cute bartender over at Pat O'Briens (we weren't drinking there! My BFF just wanted a Hurricane) after I'd mentioned that I was left disappointed by the bland Gumbo Ya-Ya I'd had the night before at another spot. In the early evening, the crowd was light and we got a table in the outside patio/walkway. Subtle, beautiful, and cozy. I loved everything about this joint. Really friendly, quick service and EXCELLENT food. My Gumbo was exactly what I'd expected coming into New Orleans. Well spiced, rich roux, fresh meat. What else could I ask for? My cohorts had more of the classics: Shrimp Remoulade, Red Beans & Rice with Andouille Sausage, and Fried Gator (respectively) and EVERYTHING was delicious, fresh and well seasoned. I ended up having better fried gator elsewhere but the other being amazing does not take away from The Old Coffee Pot's goodness. I am dying to try breakfast here the next time I'm in town. Which is soon, I hope because now I'm hungry.

Martin C.

Great crawfish pie & jambayala. Drinks excessively over priced. Good bread pudding. Old homey atmosphere. Probably would not go back.

Daniel S.

I recently took a trip to New Orleans as part of a long road trip. In all the meals I had on the road, the experience at The Old Coffee Pot had to be the worst of the trip. As a fan of Food Network, I had seen the restaurant featured on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives. As such, I ordered the Triple D sampler. It came out in about 45 minutes and only then did I realize, the chicken was raw in the middle. After sending the food back, the others in my party had time to finish their meals while mine still did not come back. We sat a half hour after that (talking to the waiter each time he happened by our table) waiting for the food to be served. We finally had to leave, so the server packed the food for us (which ended up being another customers meal) to go. Nothing was offered to be done monetarily to apologize for the experience and they claimed there was no manager to complain to. A call placed after we left town was also greeted with mention of no manager on site. If that isn't a lie, maybe that's the problem.

Ted C.

I really want to give this place more stars, I really do. The problem is that we had to wait so long to be seated. There was a group of 11 people who came in after us and were seated first. We were told to write our names down but it seems like it was forgotten. I was starving and it just seems a little unfair now, but when I was looking forward to my first meal of the day it bordered on justifiable homicide. I will say this, the staff is lopsided at times but there are bright spots, Shirley. Our waitress/hostess took charge and sat us and another group after we had been standing around. She also threatened to spank the other group because they jumped us in line. The omelette was delicious, but it could've been because I was starving. However, Shirley burst into song and it brightened my surly attitude.

Megs T.

Brunch here was hands down one of my most memorable experiences during my first visit to New Orleans. I will never forget it! The place is just perfect all around: comfort food and comfort PEOPLE! The ladies on the wait staff are a fantastic riot! My first impression of New Orleans is that is somehow a magical place and that magic has a lot to do with the food, history, music and people. My impression of Coffee Pot is that it somehow encapsulates NOLA. PS. The seafood gumbo was the best we had on our trip.

Mike D.

I grew up in New Orleans, and this is definitely my go to breakfast anytime I return to visit the greatest food city in the world. From the most exotic classic New Orleans staples of eggs sardu and Johnathan, down to traditional eggs tour way, they do it right. The atmosphere is cool, classical old New Orleans. Stylish and of cause offering courtyard dining too. The staff has been there for as long as I can remember, but they're unquie chariters, cool and sweet. They will hug you and if your lucky sing you a song. Love the Coffee Pot.

Maya S.

If you're looking for a standard but not spectacular breakfast, The Old Coffee Pot will do. Service here is extremely warm and friendly and you have the option of sitting indoor or outdoor. The indoor restaurant decor makes you feel like you're dining in a colonial house back in the 1800s, giving the place plenty of character. I just had to try the plantation breakfast which included ham, eggs, callas cakes, grits and toast. The ham was your average salty, porky ham and the toast was thick, grainy bread, probably something my mom or grandma might have liked better than I did. I really enjoyed the grits as well as the callas cakes. The callas cakes, which were basically deep fried rice balls, were very new to me as I usually don't eat rice that is sweet and deep fried. However, the cakes had good spice to them and when paired with the powdered sugar and syrup, the cakes were quite tasty and pleasant. I was bummed out that I ordered my eggs over well and instead, they came out over easy (i hate runny yolks). The waitress did take down the correct order because she repeated at the table so it was the cook who screwed up my eggs. Also, while waiting for my food, this was the first restaurant in which I noticed that there was rice in the salt shaker. I looked up the purpose of rice in a salt shaker and learned that the rice works as a desiccant to absorb moisture and keep the salt dry. With the humidity in New Orleans, you'll see a lot of salt shakers with rice in em.

Lindsay B.

This was my first trip to New Orleans and I did not know what to expect. I did know that this trip would primarily revolve around food since we rarely can find Southern cuisine in our hometown. We visited The Old Coffee Pot Restaurant because we had seen it on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives. We went in for a late lunch and were surprised to see that it was fairly full. It is located fairly close to Bourbon Street so I'm sure tourists like us are in there all the time. The server seemed a bit overwhelmed. He was perfectly nice but always looked irritated or flustered when he wasn't actually speaking to anyone. He'd roll his eyes when people would ask about available tables as he was clearing another table. I guess I would be crabby too in that kind of heat and dealing with customers all day. He was pleasant otherwise. We had four people so we ordered a bunch of dishes so we could all taste a bit of everything. We had one cup of the Chicken and Andouille Gumbo, the Fresh Catch with Jambalaya, Crab Balls, one Catfish Po-Boy and one Shrimp Po-Boy. Everything was good. I had Jambalaya once before in California and it was awful (surprise surprise) so I was a bit hesitant this time, but the Jambalaya was great. The gumbo too was extremely flavorful. We were all very impressed with our first taste of New Orleans.

I'm happy with the service and the attitude! It is a good place to start your day!

Jerry J.

We must have hit a bad night, I can't believe the Reviews. My wife waited over an hour for spinach salad and was told the manager had gone out to get some. She never did get dinner. At 7:30PM out of red beans, out of most appetizers, fish, decent inexperienced, embarrassed waitress lousy arrogant "manager" discourteous and snitty. No attempt made to mitigate the 40 minute wait till the appetizers were served and the entree's were subpar. Not even an apology, just sass when I went to pay the bill. Our daughter had eaten here two years ago and raved about the place. All six of us, were severely disappointed and made angry, insulted and disrespected by both Sean(?) and the fat kid at the register. We visited on Friday, October 29, 2010. The joint was not busy.

Patsy W.

Great breakfast option in the French Quarter. Was there on Dec. 26th with four others. Everyone was able to get what they wanted, how they wanted it, at the same time. Not sure what all the grumbling is all about in some of the other reviews that complain about lack of speed as this is not a fast food drive-through. As in most other restaurants you need to wait for your food to be prepared and cooked to order. We arrived around 10:00 am, got seated immediately as there was plenty of space. Water was served, orders taken, coffee arrived, food came after an expected and reasonable amount of time. I had the pain perdu (lost bread aka french toast) with a side of grits (OMG! the grits were amazing). Everyone at the table ordered something different and was happy with the taste, size of portion, and timeliness of service. Our coffee was refilled, twice. The place filled up pretty quickly while we were there but everyone else seemed to be seated and served without any problems. The waitress and hostess were lovely. The other diners seemed to be having a good time and no one in the main dining room complained or sent anything back that I could see. Maybe breakfast/brunch is a better option than dinner (just by reading the reviews here) or maybe we were a happy group enjoying our time in New Orleans. Either way, we had a very tasty meal, pretty cheaply, in a reasonable time (we were probably there for about an hour, no different than the time it took us to eat any other meal in New Orleans) and in a great atmosphere. When back in New Orleans I would definitely return (did I mention the grits?). I had no idea the place had been featured on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives and it wouldn't have made a difference in my choice to go there if I had. We went based on a recommendation from a friend.

Douglas W.

We loved this place. The atmosphere, the people who work there, the menu, the food... all of it. I had the eggs sardou and they were perfect. Miriam had Eggs Jonathan which was basically benedicts but with sliced tomato and fried shrimp. She also got a choice between grits and potatoes plus toast. It was terrific and a huge plate of food. We never figured out why that dish came with sides and mine didn't but I helped her with hers and was just fine. The coffee is great and served with a smile. We'll be back soon.

Leah T.

Service-wise, this is the worst restaurant I have ever been to in New Orleans, and I know the city very well. The food is admittedly unique; they have some very old-school recipes for some very unhealthy meals that have been untouched by the most recent influx of restaurants that cater to tourists (Emeril's, etc). In this sense, it is the real deal. However, our server was so unfriendly to my boyfriend and I that I was extremely uncomfortable throughout our meal. The couple next to us seemed to have a similar experience. When we walked up, the hostess (also our server), coldly said "Two?" and then said nothing as she walked away. We intuited that she wanted us to follow her only because she picked up two menus. When we walked in behind her, she merely POINTED at a table next to a window and put the menus down as she walked away. No eye contact, no words. This continued to be our experience throughout the meal. She only came over to us three times: once to take our orders, once to refill coffee (after we had to ask another server for more coffee), and once to give us a check. We left cash on the table or otherwise may not have made it out until she felt like walking over to us again. The food isn't worth it, honestly. There are SO many good places to eat in New Orleans that I would recommend that anyone I know pass this one by. There are simply too many other restaurants whose servers seem to care about their jobs and their customers.

Kyle H.

Terrible service and awful portion sizes for the price. We were greeted by a rude host, were neglected by ourthe server for most of the meal, ordered appetizers that weren't brought out until our meal was finished and to top it off were charged for appetizers that were never brought out!

Latanya J.

Good place to go and listened to good live music. The band had lots of funny jokes and kept the place going. I think I tipped the band more than the waitress, but the place was very busy, which must mean there were people who could appreciate the food. The food was not memorable, but it was well cooked. The ambiance was good as well, but I guess I should have had the coffee.

Chris E.

Solid breakfast spot, we've eaten here any time we're in town and I recommend it to anyone. The cala rice cakes are something I really like and haven't seen anywhere else, a unique dish and one I look forward to each time we stop. The lost bread french toast is also really good.

Lena E.

I wouldn't go back. The food was fine, but Elizabeth's and other brunch places are just way too good to waste time eating someplace like this that is just okay. Plus, there seems to be no system for serving people. People who were there ten minutes before us or after us were served 20 minutes before or after us. And after eating the Lost Bread, which was delicious, I was frankly still hungry.

Bradley B.

This was some of, if not the worst service I've ever received at a restaurant. The staff was rude and slow. The food is ok, but the portions are minuscule. One appetizer was brought out cold after we were completely finished eating the other not at all.

Denise S.

My taste buds actually stood up and applauded after eating the eggs Sardou at the Old Coffee Pot - a Creole style eggs benedict with creole seasoned spinach, hollandaise and artichoke hearts. I love the staff who referred to me as 'baby'. The menu is off the hook with breakfast goodies you would only find in New Orleans. Interior has a inviting old world charm, with a court yard to boot. A must visit for breakfast foodies.

Robert S.

Service? To say it was lacking is an understatement. The food was okay, nothing great. I had to ask for more coffee twice. It wasn't even that busy. $14 for their spin of Eggs Benedict with a biscuit and frozen pre-packaged unseasoned mushy potatoes- I was unimpressed. Everything I ate had a chalky feel to it. Wait staff was mainly standing around and ignorant as to their surrounding and customers. 18% mandatory gratuity, which explains the lack of service. The seemed to only care about the large tables with tourist ordering bloody mary's, nearly ignoring the rest. Won't go back. Can't recommend. (Posted from my Droid. Please excuse typso, myspelling and such)

jon C.

AUTOMATIC TIP SCAM! This place automatically charges you a "service charge" for every meal and it's a total rip off. The food was ok at best, the service was rushed and the employees were rude. Two people should not get an AUTOMATIC TIP on the bill. When the waitress brought back the bill it had an $8 service charge on it. I asked what that was for and was told "it's for the waiters, the bartender, everyone." I asked for a menu. NOWHERE on the menu did it say that there would be an automatic "service charge" or tip of any kind for parties less than 5. I said I wouldn't pay it. The waitress became REALLY angry. I asked to see the manager. She stomped away. Came back 5 minutes later and said the manager was busy and that he wouldn't come down. I told her there is no way I'm paying for a service charge - the tip is MY choice, not theirs, especially WHEN IT'S NOT ON THE MENU! No sign, nothing to tell you ahead of time. This place is a scam for tourists. AVOID!

Amelia R.

I have to eat at least once or twice every time I come to NOLA. I adore the women who work here. The biscuits can induce a religious experience.

Kiela J.

Food was great. Glen was an awesome waiter.

Mercy S.

Had breakfast there this past Sunday, so I don't know about lunch...but I will go back to New Orleans just for that Lost Bread!! My husband had the creole eggs and he loved them; he's not a breakfast guy, so that says something. Plus, this is the first time I haven't had to drown my grits in butter....the texture and taste were perfect. The servers were all about the Saints that Sunday morning and "who dat?" was sung out every time the door opened. Nice piece of New Orleans; just get there early as the place filled up quick.

David B.

Absolutely loved it. Great location and good food. The only downside was the singing waitress. Big proud wonderfully-toned voice...but a bit off-key so a little painful.

Jenaia F.

This restaurant is as cute as can be! Apparently, it's pretty popular too... so get there at the crack of dawn or be prepared to wait. Yeah, the service is a little slow... But the food is totally worth the wait, IMO. Had the Jonathan Style Eggs for breakfast - Eggs benedict with fried shrimp... YUM!! Also ordered a bloody gary (a bloody mary with 2 shots of vodka - gotta make it count, you know). If you're lucky, one of the waitresses will break out into song and serenade the entire joint. Great breakfast in a great town!

Jenny M.

I love the Old Coffee Pot, from the dusty inside to the small courtyard right down to the amazing, singing, sometimes cranky but the hardest working waitresses in NOLA (in my opinion). The food is good and usually pretty quick. The service for the most part is good, just don't go in with an attitude and be sure to treat these hard working women with respect and you will have a good visit. My first time in New Orleans we had breakfast here, this last visit we enjoyed it twice. I usually just go with the standard, two eggs, grits, biscuit (which was amazing) and bacon. My husband tried to Calla Cakes which were pretty good, the table next too us ordered the Lost Bread, which was an intense deep friend French Toast, it would have been too much for me to take, but they said it was wonderful. One word to the wise if you do order the Plantation Breakfast, the ham steak is not steak but sliced deli ham cooked on the griddle. My only issue is that they automatically add 18% gratuity on the bill. I am sure that this is to ensure that the servers are tipped and not stiffed. For someone who generally tips 20% and is on the lazy side it ensures that I don't tip as much as I normally would.

Kate W.

Wonderful (sassy) staff. We went for a bachelorette weekend brunch and they actually serenaded the bride! The woman had an amazing voice and totally made the experience. Eggs Jonathon is delicious: eggs benedict with tomato and special hollandaise sauce. Grits and biscuits are amazing. The shrimp poboy is overflowing and really fresh shrimp. Great place!

Dre A.

Hmmmmm...this place caught my attention when I saw it on DDD. I had to come see what the claim to fame was all about, especially since I am a very breakfast kind of girl. The eggs and chicken livers were surprisingly good - the side of home fries, not so much. The home fries tasted liked they came straight out of a freezer bag. Also, skip the added charge for a side of bacon. I was hoping the extra cost meant I would get a premium slab of hog ---but no...just a generic serving of bacon flavored coal. The coffee, however, is absolutely delicious! On the flip,the slow service will probably mean that you will never get a second refill! The Coffee Pot sirens in the tourists and the wait will probably be at least 20 minutes based on my experience and from its reputation. I won't totally write this place off though, as I would love to try the Eggs Creole or the "Plantation" Breakfast. I'll come back in if I am in the neighborhood and if there isn't a wait.

Too Much S.

Big fan of their breakfast/brunch, and especially of the Cala Cakes. Dinner was pretty good, too. Nice gumbo Nice giant plate of yummy fried seafood bits. I visit this place on pretty much every trip to New Orleans.

Scott M.

Delicious food and great atmosphere for breakfast. The Jonathan is a great take on eggs benedict.

Henry B.

AMAZING comfort breakfasts. Thinking about this place makes my mouth water. I can't wait to stop back next time I am in NO. Best breakfast in town I'd say. Disagree? recommend something better. I dare ya :)

Kameelah R.

Omg the cornbeef hash is incredible!! And they make the cream spinach to order and boy I tell you what it's delicious! That was one of the best breakfast I every had. The coffee was awesome and fresh. I really want to go here again to eat more of the wonderful food.

Katie S.

Service was very poor....servers were nice, but it was OH-SO-SLOW!!! We got the chicken fleur de lis and the seafood platter. The chicken dish was awesome...if the chicken would have been cooked properly (it was SO over cooked!!) The seafood platter was decent. Amazing shrimp and catfish. Oysters were alright and the crab cake very over cooked. First night in NOLA, hoping for better but it was decent. Looking forward to tomorrow!!

Cate G.

Don't waste your time on this place. I recently saw it on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives. The service was beyond slow, it was horrible. I am guessing this is why they impose the mandatory gratuity on parties of 4 or more. They know the service stinks. We ordered the chicken and anduille sausage gumbo. It tasted decent but it didn't have any sausage in it. My son ordered the Southern Style Baby Back Ribs, they were over cooked and chewy. The Oyster Rockerfeller dip was a hot mess of disappointment. Basically this place is mediocre food with an expensive price tag.

Carl W.

Wasn't too hungry when we piled in here mid morning with a big group in the middle of a rainstorm, but had a good time. The gumbo was decent, the staff was hilarious, and the coffee refills saved my life. Really great old building as well. It would be fun to go back when the place is in full swing and see what it's like with some more energy in the room.

jenny f.

Absolutely loved this place. Great food and wonderful service, right in the heart of the French Quarter. The restaurant isn't absolutely large and if you're walking down the street not looking specifically for this place, you might miss the hanging pot, but if you're looking for a nice dinner before you hit bourbon, this is the place. My first time here was about two years ago before I made my permanent move down south. Enough said, hands down, absolutely good food and great southern hospitality!

Ed G.

We loved this place. I really felt the best part was our server. She was funny, bossy and had a great personality. I got the Eggs Jonathan and I loved it. It was a good serving of food.

Jessica K.

Crap food, crap service, crap 18% automatic gratuity for a group of 2. Absolutely not worth a visit with so many others close by. They didn't have a wine list, so I had to go with the pinot he listed verbally. It was okay, but with no printed list you're stuck getting probably the most expensive glass. After the gratuity thing, I wonder if this was a ruse to get the check higher. Their only vegetarian option is a grilled vegetable dish over rice. A new vegetarian might be satisfied with this. A 10-year vegetarian who has had WAY too many crappy "We have to have a veg dish so let's throw together whatever is laying around and put it over rice" experiences doesn't usually order it. So the only other option was a "large" garden salad that sounded substantial and was supposed to come with some fancy croutons and a well-described dressing. When I ordered, I asked if they had anything I could get as a side: potatoes, rice, ect. He said no, that wasn't possible. But they do serve both rice and potatoes (which others have raved about). Considering we were the only table there, I would have made the tiny extra effort if I were he. I got my salad, and it was the size of a side salad. My sister got a side ceasar and I'd say they were the same size, just in different dishes. There were no croutons, the dressing was super bland, and the veggies weren't very fresh, and it was $8. I asked for a side of bread, which he brought with no butter, and it was clearly store bought and clearly stale. Extremely disappointing, even for my very low standards and expectations when a place doesn't offer anything veg. My sister had the bbq shrimp and the side salad. It was "fine", but barely, especially after the stellar menu description and the $14 price tag. She said it tasted like BBQ sauce from a can. This would make me nervous to spend $20+ on a full dinner. They look really nice, but if they can't do simple things well, it doesn't follow that complicated things would be done well. Our server really did his own thing, as mentioned by previous reviewers. Again, this is fine, except that we were the only people there and he took his time clearing and setting 4 tables while we had our credit card in the book waiting to go. To cherry on-top of the dissapointment was that when he brought it back, it was $7 more than the check he handed me. Automatic gratuitity for 2 people is a terrible policy (and not their policy, the menu says more than 5, so I think he was just being dishonest), but not even putting it on the original bill and then adding it after he takes your card away is sort of unforgivable. Yes, I should have said something, but we were both still starving and so disappointed it wasn't worth the fight. So a meal of two salads, one appetizer and two glasses of wine was $51. We went to the super fancy Palace Cafe and had a bigger salad, bowl of gumbo, two desserts and a specialty coffee for $10 less earlier that day.

Michael N.

Calla cakes were something never tried before and definitely give you the sugar rush. The eggs benedict with tomato and ham was delightful, but I was hoping that the fried shrimp that comes with the dish would have been on the muffin (and not as a side). Worth a trip.

Jay H.

We had breakfast here one morning before taking the streetcar uptown to the zoo. We were looking for something filling that was kid friendly and we found it. Miss Shirley took good care of us and even sang a little gospel tune for our boy - it was very sweet. We had the plantation breakfast, callas cakes, crawfish omelet, coffee and bloody marys. All were very good and the courtyard was a nice relaxing place to enjoy this meal. We will definitely return for breakfast next time we're in town.

Eatalot Y.

A colleague said the seafood gumbo at the Old Coffee Pot was to die for. Oh yeah I almost die from eating this gumbo. My bowl of lukewarm gumbo looked like it was scraped from the bottom of the pot. Every spoon full had a small shell piece. The only item I recognized in the gumbo was the baby shrimp. Everything else was mush even the rice. I also ordered the cesar salad and the lettuce was warm and wilted. I was so disappointed in this restaurant. I do not recommend this restaurant to any visitors.

Tara A.

I first heard about this restaurant on a television program talking about the historical significance of the Cala Cakes. I specifically visited to try them out. My cousin and I shared one Cala Cake. It's a really tasty treat. The Eggs Creole were also quite good. The service was fine, not the best I've ever had but definitely not bad service. I read some of the other comments. I didn't notice an automatic gratuity so I can't speak to that. But I would definitely visit again.

Sherry W.

Interesting food, interesting service, but by no means stellar. I had the eggs conti which is poached egg on top of a homemade biscuit with chicken liver. As truly decadent as this sounds it was a bit salty and had an interesting taste. I would go back, as maybe I didn't order well, but there are other options that I would probably chose over this... The biscuits and coffee were delicious!!

Chuck C.

Talk about southern charm and hospitality... I've never been called baby, honey, and sugar by so many strangers in my life. This place is def an old southern style diner with deep south charm. The wait staff is incredible... composed of what seemed like all of my grandmothers plus some. They all took extremely good care of us from start to finish. We were there for breakfast which i think is why this place exists... the also serveother southern ahd cajun/creole fare for brunch and lunch. I had the Sis' Soul Omelette with hash grits and bicuits... Also could not resist a cup of the most wonderful red beans and rice on the side. If ur in NO check this place. The line may be long but its well worth the wait.

Karla g.

I saw this place on the Food Network and I knew I had to try it. The service was SLOW and we thought we were invisible for a while but the waitress turned on her charm and brought out gumbo so amazing, that she was instantly forgiven. I cant wait to go back there.

James M.

Up early and greeted as soon as we walked a few steps in. Offered a seat outside under the arch and watched the storm roll thought while the old coffee pot sign swung gently in the wind and we dined on eggs Jonathan and the plantation breakfast. Eggs Jonathan is great for anyone but especially good for those who like eggs Benedict with a twist. Shrimp and grits and calla cakes were excellent too! Shrimp are served out of the grits so its mix to your pleasure and breading on the fried shrimp doesn't get soggy.

Ben R.

This place has quintessential New Orleans food, if you are looking to try some creole flavors, this is a good option. Speaking of options, on the menu there are TONS. On a busy weekend it is popular and packed, but If you have to wait for a table, don't worry, Pat O'Brians is just a few doors down!

Mike A.

Getting a table is not the easiest. They have a sign asking you to wait to be seated but don't actually come out to seat you very often. The menu was excellent though. We had lunch and then breakfast the next day. The waitress was very friendly (one not serving us was not) and we enjoyed our visit. The lost bread and callas cakes were very good and I liked the gumbo quite a bit. It is really a place worth trying out when wandering around the French Quarter.

Bindia K.

I went with my sisters and we decided to get the catfish poboy, crab balls and gumbo. I must say the poboy and the crab balls were great! The gumbo was ok but I tried it somewhere else and it blew me away. For dessert has the homemade pudding which was AMAZING! I has pecans, and a bourbon type cream sauce. MUST TRY! The staff were really friendly and I love the decour of the place. What must I say NOLA really won my heart with the people.

Vicky S.

Arrived at 7:30. It's 10:00 pm and we still can't get the check. Food was not even mediocre and the service has horrible. The worst meal I have had in New Orleans in 20 years.

Jim S.

We tried this place for breakfast one morning because my girl is gluten-free, and I had heard about their Calus Cakes. GF rules out Cafe Du Monde, so I thought this would be a good beignet substitute for her. Unfortunately, we were quickly informed that the cakes have flour in them, and therefore they ARE NOT gluten-free! Kudos to our waitress for being aware enough to help figure it out! Sadly, that left just standard breakfast fare for my girl. It's hard to give more than 3 stars for eggs, bacon, etc. The extra star comes in for the service! We got to talking to our waitress about how she ended up in New Orleans, and we shared our story about our love for the city, and how we had come in a few days earlier and gotten engaged. She was so excited for us, that she went and told another waitress about it. Next thing we know, the other waitress is congratulating us, and breaks out into the most amazing acapella rendition of "You Are So Beautiful"! The song echoed through the courtyard in that oh-so-New Orleans, special way. It was awesome!!! Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Alan S.

Solid breakfast place right near Pat Os. Not a bad line and the back room is kinda outside which is nice if the weather permits.

Bill C.

overall great place eat great food great atmosphere, didn't like the stairway to go to the bathroom, but the line was short enough for the wait was small, you should try to get there before 9am

Cowboy B.

Sadly hardly any coffee but a decent alternative to the busy Pat Obriens next door. Choose inside for climate control or outside to be embarrassed by an entertaining audience participation band. Red fish was good but a little dry. Service was friendly (bubbly even) but slow. All in all a good food stop.

Angela C.

I should have known that when I walked into the place at 8pm and there was only one other table seated that something was amiss. I ordered the Triple D and I guess I don't look enough like Guy Fieri to get the amazing food he did. The shrimp was over cooked, the crab cake was mostly filler and the chicken was very dry. I was glad I had the sauce from the green beans to moisten it. The green beans were very over done and the jambalaya was ok - but I have had better at other dives around town. The bread pudding (which I got the last order of) was delicious and saved the meal. Service was lack luster. No one ever met me at the "Please wait to be seated" sign so I wandered into the empty place. As a solo diner, I was offered a seat at the bar. I asked for a table (and was given one) but then I was told that my waiter would be with me in a bit because he had a tooth ache and had to put some Ora-gel on it. :-/ He took my order, never asked if I wanted anything more than water. Someone else brought my dinner. I saw him once more when my meal was over and I asked if I could have desert. I get that he wasn't feeling well but n a hospitality town I guess I expected a little better service. It was ok - but I probably won't be back.

Mikki H.

First of all, I almost didn't agree to come here because of the name. I wanted a real, sit-down dinner and this sounded like a coffee shop. It's not! It's a real, sit-down dinner kind of place, even a little elegant. I loved it. There's a courtyard where you can sit outside - they had music out there, which we really enjoyed, but we chose to sit inside because the music was a tad loud and it was blazing hot (New Orleans in July...of course it's hot). There isn't a lot of room inside but apparently the dinner crowd goes to Pat O'Brien's next door, so we had no problem being seated. I ordered a strawberry mojito - yummy! For dinner, I had the fleur-de-lis chicken which I really loved. Hubby had jambalaya and blackened fish - he found it a bit spicy for his taste. My son had the jambalaya pasta - he doesn't mind a little heat and ate all of it. We had the cala cakes for dessert and I liked them a lot. Hubby not so much - he's not a fan of crunchy and thought they were bland. Unfortunate for me, because I wanted to come back the next day to have them again and he vetoed that idea. When we're in New Orleans again we'll definitely come back here and I'll have them again. All to myself. ;-)

Angela S.

Saw this place on Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives, and decided to stop by. Had the Triple D Special. Fleur de lis chicken with gumbo and green bean casserole. Was a little disappointed with the portion size (they make everything look huge on TV), but this was one of THE BEST meals of my life. Gumbo was spot-on, and the chicken was melt-in-your mouth tender. Had a Seventh Street Wheat beer which paired well with the meal. Byron the waiter was engaging and friendly. He's from Minnesota, so he's Mid-Western nice. Sat inside on a late Thursday afternoon, so it wasn't busy. Patio area was clean and welcoming. Would definitely go again but for breakfast instead.

Leigh S.

Maybe we were just starving, but I thought this place was delicious! After we were too late for breakfast at our original restaurant choice, I suggested The Old Coffee Pot. It had been on my "must visit" list for a while. We sat in the courtyard, it was actually a perfect weather day, a rarity in NO, so that just added to our experience. At first I was a little skeptical of the service, but since I was starving, as long as I was brought the food I wanted, I wasn't feeling particular. Turns out, our waitress was indeed a pistol but she was highly entertaining. It was a little like eating at mama's house- she fussed at us for not clearing our plates, told us not to make a mess, it was really hilarious. Now the food. Great menu selection....Eggs Sardou, creole pancakes, poboys, gumbo... I got the Plantation Breakfast: eggs your way, ham steak, potatoes...and callas cakes. If you've never had these, wow. Long grain rice & sweet spices rolled in a ball & deep fried with powdered sugar. Sweet & savory, my favorite. And since I was nursing a decent hangover, this wasn't the day for whole wheat toast. Bring on the giant biscuit! So good, I had a great mix of carbs & protein for my recovery, but I did need a fruit....so I slapped on some grape jelly! WOOHOO! A great meal & experience all around, I can't wait to go back & get one of the specialty omelets...or the pancakes...or the gumbo...

Lisa R.

This place was worth the wait! The waitress were friendly and did impromptu signing. We had the oyster rockefeller omelette with grits. Oh the grits were buttery!

Pamela N.

Finally, we have missed Petunia's for breakfast but the search is over! The Old Coffee Pot is extraordinary. Service is excellent, food is AMAZING! Can't wait to go back.

Paul A.

"Feel the love" that's their motto and you sure will feel it from the staff and from the food. Went here for breakfast, and boy was it good. I had the calla cakes and my friend had the eggs Johnathon, both were great. I had to come back the next morning for the love and the food. This is truly a gem. It's a small place, but certainly worth any wait you may have. By far this has been my favorite dining experience in New Orleans.

Melissa C.

Breakfast was good and relatively inexpensive. Service great.

Melanie B.

This place was excellent - reading all the reviews of breakfast, I'm definitely jealous that I won't be in NoLa long enough to try it. My friends and I went here for dinner on Friday night. While Bourbon Street was insane, this place is just slightly removed (on the Irish strip, lolllll). My friend who helped with Katrina recovery had been here four years ago, and the Coffee Pot was the only thing that was open then... and she said it was an amazing experience. So of course we had to go again. The food here is excellent. I had the Bourbon baked chicken, which is seafood stuffed chicken with creole sauce (which isn't as spicy as I thought it would be), which came with some amazing potatoes and asparagus. My other friends had the vegetarian pasta dish, and the Southern fried chicken (the cornbread that came with the chicken was To Die For). However, the best part of the meal was the dessert that we split among ourselves - a strawberry shortcake (good) and callas cakes (EXCELLENT). Callah cakes are apparently made out of rice and nuts, and they're very dense and soaked in brown sugar sauce. They are To Die For. I am sure I will dream of them tonight. Wow. The interior of the Coffee Pot is beautiful, Victorian, French-style... there is an amazing chandelier made of (wrought iron?) roses that cascade down... it's hard to describe, but it's one of the most beautiful things of that sort that I've ever seen. In fact, my friend couldn't remember the name of this restaurant, or where it was, only that this chandelier exists and that the food is excellent... and we found it by the glimpsing chandelier through the open windows. A-mazing. One drawback: We wanted to sit by the open french windows, and there ended up being some very loud, drunk tourists sitting near us. One of the women (Tammy, apparently), came up to me and started touching my tattoos (this happened a lot in NoLa - random people feel like they can touch you), and soon her whole table, particularly one exceptionally queeny man who claimed to be "Miss Arkansas," were shouting to us from their table. (BTW: LOVE how queer NoLa appears to be - guess it goes with the "laisses les bonne temps roulez" attitude, hehe). We were relieved when this cohort left, and our more than adorable waitress was more than apologetic. It made of a good story (apparently, I'm trouble, according to Miss Arkansas - I was sitting innocently drinking a glass of water, waiting for our food...), and it's to be expected in the French Quarter. I'd definitely recommend the Coffee Pot. Everything, even considering Miss Arkansas, Tammy, and Co., was excellent.

Will R.

I have to give this place a 2 star review solely based on their lackluster service! First their was no clear direction on where to go to e seated, their was a sign as you walked in, a "please wait to be seated" sign but it was turned around and no one around! So we stepped into the bar area, and were somewhat greeted and asked "this table or that one!" And it was all down hill from there! Took 15-20 minutes maybe longer to get the ticket and almost as long to get her to take it back to run the credit card!!! If it wasn't for the great food (shrimp and grits & chicken andouille gumbo) I'd be giving then 1 star! One lady was sat next to us and waited as long as it took for us to eat our food before she was asked if she would like to order. If they wanted to to order at will they should have said "Yell at me when you are ready!" at least then maybe things would have been sped up! Food was delicious though, best grits we have had anywhere lately!

Kara M.

Absolute biggest waste of money in our food tour of New Orleans, Memphis, and Chicago. It was such a disappointment after all the praise from yelp and Food Network. Maybe it was because we went about 45 minutes before the place closed, but the service was horrible...it took us 5 minutes of starring at the waiter for them to acknowledge where we could sit down, then 15 more minutes for anyone to get a drink order. The crab/crawfish balls were burnt, not cooked all the way through, and sitting on unimpressive wilted romaine (worst presentation ever). They ran out of the roast beef po'boy (after we waited an additional 20 minutes) and then substituted it with a cheeseburger with cold cheese. Only decent food was the green bean casserole, and even that had several unedible stalks that tasted like bad asparagus that we had to pick out. The linoleum floor folds and bubbles like walking on a pool cover and the wall tiles had stripped paint and was just sloppy. I will say that we did NOT have breakfast, but given the quality of food we had, I couldn't imagine it would be impressive. Don't bother with dinner if you only develop your breakfast menu. BOO!

Norman B.

We ate there on a Saturday morning so they were busy, but service was good and our waitress was very pleasant. I had the "Sis' Soul Food" with spicy creole sauce. Loved it. I asked for the sauce as it usually does not come with it. Others in our group got an egg dish with the Creole sauce, but they found it too spicy for them. There were other dishes that they could have ordered.

Shanna L.

So upon my return from my wonderful weekend in New Orleans, the first thing I wanted to do was review this great little place. Next door to Pat O's, this great little cafe embodies New Orleans, not only with the menu but also with it's ambiance and service. The quaint interior is cozy and reminiscent of the old victorian era, with a beautiful flower cascade chandelier in the middle of the main dining room, with a spiral staircase leading upstairs that looks out over the open air courtyard that holds an additional dozen or so tables for a sunny afternoon lunch (or cocktail). We had breakfast here, which was notable since it was after noon on a Monday and they were still cranking out eggs benedict and bloody marys. It's New Orleans, after all, and they know their business! Other diners seemed to enjoy their late breakfast as much as we did, the whole time we were there everyone was laughing, smiling and cleaning their plates like good boys and girls. A great lady named Miss Pearl took such great care of us that I wanted her to come home with me! Just like another reviewer stated, she was like a grandmother - sweet and accommodating but with enough spunk that you didnt dare forget your manners lest she wop you upside your head. Miss Pearl made her rounds and saw to it everyone was taken care of, even giving hugs on the way out. We could have stayed there all afternoon - and I would have liked to so that I could try the lunch! :) Definitely check this place out if you want a taste of real N'awlins hospitality and flavor. Tell Miss Pearl we said hi!

Jean S.

Loved this place for dinner. The waitress was fantastic, the shrimp and grits so tasty, the black voodoo lager nice and dark and cold and the price tag totally reasonable. Maybe I'll check it out for breakfast tomorrow morning before I head out of town, I hear that's what they're known for.

Zak H.

BEWARE - waitress stole my credit card info. We ate here on 2/21/11 based on the reviews here on Yelp. The waitress took a very long time with my credit card and then came back claiming that she was unable to charge my card. I have the waitress's name, but have decided to leave it off this post. Meanwhile her friends in Austin, TX were charging up $1500 worth of stuff at Target off of a cloned credit card. How do I know it was them? This was the only place I had used my credit card (I had used cash the rest of the time) in New Orleans and I received a call 45 minutes after I used the card from the fraud department of my credit card company. Beyond the problems with my credit card, the food was actually pretty good. We had the Eggs Jonathan - an Eggs Benedicts variation with the eggs done perfectly. The service was terrible though and I don't just say this based on my bias of the establishment. Slow, not polite and not appreciative of tourists who are spending their money at their establishment. New Orleans relies on tourists to come down and support the city. Everyone we met down in the city was super appreciative of the guests in their city, but it only takes one bad egg to leave a bad taste in your mouth.

Samuel F.

I have adopted a new grandmother at this place. I could go on and on about it, but suffice it to say...food-awesome, staff-awesome, Price-I'd pay twice as much. We've been traveling around following GUY and ADAM. Some of the places we've ventured into have been.....well they made me wonder WHY GOD OH WHY did they pick this place. BUT...The old coffee pot should be on EVERY FOODIE'S list!!! Go there...eat there....you'll love it.

Marc j.

Totally cool place! Great wait staff! Truly old New Orleans. Great food!

Roger E.

Food was good but over priced. But than again you are in New Orleans. The service was good and a friendly waitress. We probably would go back. All in all, so-so.

ERIC H.

Breakfast was D-E-L-I-C-I-O-U-S! I had poached eggs on English muffins with artichoke hearts, creamed spinach and hollandaise sauce. YUM! Staff interacts like family. Service was efficient. Our server looked at me (130 pounds) and said "Hard wind come he gone!" Conversation between another server and customer at the next table: "Put yo coffe cup down...I don't want to burn u. My friends burn me all time. I aint your friend!" Great food, fun environment, good service...GO see for yourself!

Alexa G.

I think this was the best gumbo I had while visiting New Orleans. Spicy and chocked full of crab, shrimp, and topped with simple white rice with a side of homemade biscuits. This is a real down home kind of place and the owner and waitresses have apparently been there for years which adds to the home like feeling to this place, almost like going to dinner at a relatives house. Remember to take a peak at the painting on the wall of the restaurant, I'm sure you will spot some of the servers as well as the owner, Pearl, in it. They have indoor seating as well as a courtyard, and upstairs a public restroom is available. (which is a great find when you have been consuming large amounts of daiquiris)

Sue P.

Best fried eggs and grits I have had in a long time! Really enjoyed every bite! Next time I'm back in town, I know I'll be back.

Doug M.

Saw this on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives, had to try it out. I had the omelette Rockefeller and thought it was fantastic. Service was fast and waitress was very friendly.

Cris S.

A small place that really packs 'em in. An inherently New Orleans place with absolutely standard breakfast, but the draw is in the servers that take on the persona of your sassy firecracker of a grandma and treat you as such.

M. C.

I am not a sensitive person, yet the service here literally almost made me cry! My husband, daughter, and I were ignored from the moment we walked in to the moment we paid the check. I don't mind surly yet efficient service, but the non-existent kind (where it seems like everyone else is getting preferential treatment) is just unacceptable to me. We got no water, no menus, no order taking, no silverware, no "is everything all right here?", no coffee refill, no doggie bag, no plate pick up, and no check... until we asked for it... Multiple times! Furthermore, the table of NY tourists next to us got some crazy fawning service which only added insult to injury. Different waitress though. Who proceeded to bus their table and then set their dirty dishes on the edge of our table while we ate! Not joking! The food was fine. Slightly cold, slightly greasy, and slightly bland. But fine nonetheless. If the service had been stellar with prices to match ($10 for eggs and bacon?) I wouldn't have felt so had. 3 years ago the place seemed okay. But never again, Coffee Pot. Never again.

Scotty B.

Fun Staff. Calla cakes are somthing I never had before and they where good

Danielle F.

eh, no complaints, but nothing to write home about. To be fair, I ate some pretty incredible food in NOLA, so my standards were pretty high. The Jambalaya was okay, but so peppery I could only eat about half of it. My mom seemed to enjoy her crab cakes quite a bit. We were there pretty late (around 10pm), and I appreciated that the kitchen was open, but we were the only ones in the restaurant, so the atmosphere was probably not what it could have been. Decent, but not great.

Matthew C.

Awesome breakfast and wonderful staff!!!

Darrell J.

First time to new Orleans, and this place was featured on a food network show. The food was everything that I imagined it would be.

Genevieve L.

Found this place looking for gumbo when we were in New Orleans and we loved it. The servers were so nice and friendly, it was like being at my husband's grandma's house. The andouille gumbo was amazing. Even my vegetarian friend ordered a bowl! We even got a picture with the resident spirit who hangs out there. I can't wait to go back

Devon P.

My mom and I visited New Orleans and picked this place for breakfast off of the Yelp reviews. The service was wonderful and very helpful. We could tell that it is popular with the locals. We had the Egg Jonathan and the Calais Cakes. Both were wonderful and we were able to split them both. We recommend this place.

Evan P.

the food was okay. not my favorite jumbalaya or gumbo, but the fried chicken was delicious. the bathroom was absolutely disgusting and the rating from los angeles would have been a D. but we were hammered so the atmosphere was perfect. go if your in the area. if not, go somewhere else.

Marge B.

While the food was quite good, the service was not. The first time, we were told to leave. The next time, yes we went back as it was very convenient to our condo, they had an employee who sang to the guests. She was soooo loud it hurt our ears! Would have picked 3 1/2 stars if could have.

Travis Z.

Great service and amazing food in a nice small, quaint restaurant. You have to order the gumbo, which is delicious and one of the best I tried in the French Quarter..

Jeff S.

Here's a bit of advice: If a restaurant is named "The Old Coffee Pot," don't go there for dinner. Most of the negative reviews (including someone coming out of the restaurant) were regarding dinner service, while most of the positive reviews were for breakfast. While it's a bit pricey for breakfast (expect to pay about $15-20 per person), if you don't order a standard "egg and ham" breakfast, you're in for a real treat. We went there twice, and the highlights were: 1) Callas ("cally") cakes, 2) grits and grillades, 3) french toast. (The soul omelet was merely good...)

Anna M.

We went here for breakfast. The waitresses were very sweet and had wonderful personalities. Very "Auntie". The food was yummy but not amazing. I ordered the eggs jonathan? basically eggs Benedict with tomato and fried shrimp. The fried shrimp were delish. I wish there was more hollandaise sauce. The hash browns were great, as were the biscuits. No complaints, lovely place for breakfast.

Ellen G.

Found this place on our initial stroll down Bourbon street. It stuck out because of the large signed picture of Guy Fieri from Drive-Ins, Dinners and Dives on the side of the entrance. The last place I tried that had been on his show hadn't impressed me quite that much, but the menu on the Old Coffee Pot wall look very impressive so we came back the next day for breakfast. We showed up early, which was a good thing because that place had people waiting in line by the time we were done eating. The famed chicory coffee was excellent as were the crawfish/catfish omelet and callas cakes (kind of like rice pudding, but with fried dough replacing the pudding part). I had no idea NoLA breakfast was so good.

J B.

This place rocks. I just came back from NOLA and one night my friend and I were walking about trying to find a place. We didnt' know what we wanted but we just couldn't eat anymore fried food. We stumbled on this place, mainly cause we heard the amazing 3 person band outside in their courtyard. While we were reading the menu to decide to go in, the music was pulling us in. The menu was extensive so we thought heck the music is so good perhaps we would be fine if the food was so so. But there was so much to choose from we took the leap. Thank the stars that we did. We sat out in the courtyard. The music was awesome. Sadly I forgot what the band called themselves, but they definitely deserved a shout out. Now I would give this place 5 stars except for the fact that our table was dirty and the service was very very slow and my waitress did not know what a peppermill was. Our table cloth was so dirty with other people's food stains we had to lift the glass and turn the table cloth over so we wouldn't see the nastiness. Now in saying that, we did look inside the restaurant and it was very clean and nice inside, but no table clothes. Now back to the food. I'm a NYC foodie. And everything we ordered was AMAZING. The different textures, and levels of flavors was a serious party in our mouths. So much so we called out the chef, so we could shake his hand and take a picture with him. Some must try dishes: - Oyster Rockefeller Dip... seriously Oh MY GOD!!! - Southern Style Baby Back Ribs... Im the Queen of BBRibs amongst my friends and their ribs made me want to clap. - Spinach Salad... YUM GREAT PLACE YOU MUST GO.

Rose S.

Stopped for a midday snack. We were able to have breakfast items. I have never had grits that I've enjoyed before but I continue to try them. The Old Coffee Pot is the 1st place that I have wanted to eat more. I ate them plain with no butter just the straight grits. Excellent! Enjoyed the Calas Cakes. Can't wait to go back for a full breakfast.

Jeanette C.

We had dinner here. The service was good but the food not so much. Although my husband loved the baby back ribs, I had the sampler - jambalaya, gumbo, red beans and rice - and it was so-so. I didn't care for the gumbo at all. The cornbread that came with the ribs was awesome though. Probably best to stick to breakfasts here rather than dinner.

Rachel F.

Worst service ever and food was definitely not worth the wait. Go down the street to Gumbo Shop or to Angeli on Decatur.

M R.

Went here because we got it confused with the Gumbo Shop. I've been to New Orleans a ton of times, and this is the worst food I have ever eaten in the city. Don't waste your time. There are too many great places to eat in New Orleans!! Thank goodness our waitress was so sweet and apologetic for everything they DIDN'T have or we would have walked out!

Christina K.

Came in during the late afternoon to have a quick bite. Fries are very good, so is the chicken and andouille gumbo with a side of cornbread (an additional $4, pricey considering but good IMO). A must try is the Cala Cake, a deep fried confection from the 1800's. Blend of rice, Caribbean & African spices, pecans, and sugar. Have this with some coffee. Yummm!

Lindsay W.

This place is amazing! I got "The Lost Bread" which is like a french toast with po-boy bread. It was SERIOUSLY one of the best french toasts I've EVER had! Me and my cousin both thought it was a great, cute little place to eat. Its kind of Bourbon street but it is still a hidden gem for breakfast/brunch and they have a great looking lunch menu also! Shirley is also a very cute waitress! Very loving and helpful and kind! Thanks for an amazing breakfast!!! :D

Greg S.

Been to NO a few times, but this trip was the first visit to The Old Coffee Pot. We went for breakfast two of our three mornings. We'd been looking for a little place like this since our favorite breakfast joint didn't survive Katrina. We were very happy. Excellent food, and the servers are veterans of the restaurant, and add to the good experience. Eggs Jonathan and the omelet with oysters and creamed spinach (can't recall it's name at the moment) were awesome. We'll surely be back where we're in NO next.

Colleen L.

This is the best brunch I've had in a long time. I ordered the Eggs Jonathan, which is basically Eggs Benedict with some grilled shrimp. MMmmh. It was soo good. These were the best poached eggs I ever remember having. Creamy and tasty, perfectly cooked. They call their hollandaise sauce sassy and it certainly was, along with the service. And the Bloody Mary was served with pickled string beans as a garnish. I never had that before and it was tasty!! While I was in the bathroom Shirley, our server, belted out a rendition of Amazing Grace. I missed it, but everyone else at my table was floored.

Cyndi M.

We came in see the real New Orleans so we asked the locals were they would eat. We were directed to The Old Coffee Pot and man it was WONDERFUL! The wait staff was warm and made us feel at home, we even hugged them goodbye. The sweet potato stack is to die for!! my husband made sure we went back just to get it before we left and he hasn't stop talking about it since. Mrs. Pearls bread pudding was a slice of heaven, I tried bread pudding all over NOLA but NO ONE can beat Mrs. Pearl's. You have to try it...

Brittany J.

My breakfast was so so, I felt like it was old.. the biscuit was definitely not fresh, and my Orange juice was more like Sunny D. I jsut goet regular eggs, sauage, biscuit, and grits... Now... the reason I gave it 4 stars is the service was good, but my boo says it was the best eggs bendict he ever had. He's still raving about it. He got the Eggs Jonathan and ate ever bite he physically could.

Gary C.

I would stay far away from this restaurant. The food is OK but the service is HORRIBLE and they rip you off by sneaking an 18% tip onto the bill (BE VERY CAREFUL OR YOU WILL OVERTIP IF YOU MUST GO HERE). The menu says there will be a gratuity for parties of 5 or more BUT THEY ADD IT ONTO EVERY BILL as far as I could determine. I would never give any more money to people who rip off customers, there are many, many better restaurants in NOLA.

Jessie H.

My food was actually ok, but the whole experience was very bizarre. I was looking for a breakfast place that would take 16 people at once. I called about a month in advance, and they told me they could accommodate me, no problem. So we show up Saturday morning, and they said they were not prepared for my reservations. They then went to their appointment books, and sure enough saw that I had reservations. I was told it would be just a few minutes to accommodate us (they were busy). It took us almost an hour to get tables (which we told them we did not have to sit together). Once we did get tables, they were not very nice. We definitely understood they were busy (and were patient), but there should be no reason to yell at us for ordering drinks before food. Coffee came right before we got our food and maybe right at the end. If we didn't order everything up front, we were not getting it. I really enjoyed my shrimp Po-boy. And some others enjoyed there food. But there was a portion of the group that did not like the food at all. They saw their food sitting at the window for a while, before it was delivered, by that point it was cold. Felt bad for organizing, a not-so successful breakfast for my friends. Would never return, also saw a cockroach on our way out :-(

christy e.

Great spot in the Quarter for breakfast. The atmosphere was great. We were told about this place from our favorite bartender over at Johnny Whites as where she likes to go. I will definitely go back on my next visit. The grits were nice and buttery and even tastier once you add some hot sauce. As for the auto added gratuity, it's for parties of 4 or more.

Ken Q.

Dropped in last Wednesday night based by the looks of the place. A group of us sat down and were engaged by a very friendly blonde waitress who told us to try the hurricanes which were way better than the street variety. The food was excellent the service was terrific, all in all a great experience. I recommended this as a stop to make when in this town. We'll be coming back for sure

Sylvia S.

We enjoyed a well earned breakfast at this place after driving through miles and miles of southern blahness on I-10. Our waitress was attentive and the food was incredible. I had the eggs Rockefeller and a cup of the seafood gumbo. Both were delicious and I left pretty convinced I should come back to New Orleans.

Ryan B.

Hit this place up on a Sunday around noon. Service was awful, but the food was worse. The gumbo was all salt with a few small shrimp swimming in it. Saltiest soup type dish I've ever had anywhere, condensed Campbell's is more palatable.

Marcus K.

This place was amazing. The servers had a slight brashness mixed with southern hospitality that made us feel at home. Big portions for the money. Delicious food. We'll be back.

dayna c.

Great place to stop and eat while in the Quarter. We had breakfast...portion size was good, vegetarian options, typical price. We were able to sit outside and enjoy the typical Quarter garden seating. Service was fast. No auto gratuity for us?? That's probably only if you have a party.

Evan C.

One of the best breakfasts I've had in a long time. I got the Cala cakes, which were tremendous. The servers (consisting of some wonderful, middle-aged, African American women) made the experience very enjoyable.

Meghan P.

There wasn't anything wrong, but there really was nothing great about the Old Coffee Pot. Well, I will say that they have an amazing chandelier in the front dining room. I wish I had one like it. I went around lunchtime (a little after) and got the chicken and andouille gumbo. It wasn't that great. I wouldn't go back, unless I felt like trying the cala cakes (I was planning on going to Cafe du Monde a bit later so I didn't want to burn out on fried starch).

Allison V.

"the best breakfast in the french quarter" i have not tried every breakfast place in the french quarter, but i must agree with this. we actually sat down at the perfect moment because not 5 minutes after we arrived and were seated, it got packed. great coffee. for breakfast, i had to try the callas cakes. i have never heard of these before exploring restaurants for my visit. learning that these date back to the mid-1800s, i had to try to them and i was glad i did. there were four on my plate accompanied with grits. first off, the grits were the best grits i have had while here. a little bit of butter and these were creamy and tasty. the callas cakes were dense, a little spicy (not hot but flavorful) and were dusted with powder sugar. covered with a little bit of syrup, these were unlike anything i have had before. but a warning, they were filling. i could only get 3 of the 4 down (with all of the grits). my breakfast buddy had the lost bread (their version of fresh toast). also very delicious. deep fried instead of pan fried, it was definitely different from regular french toast, but tasty nonetheless. if the food doesn't sound convincing, go for the impromptu entertainment. in the middle of breakfast, one of the servers (not ours, so i did not catch her name) broke out into song. very sunday-morning-appropriate! and very beautiful! two enthusiastic thumbs up.

Bryan S.

A little hung over, tired, grouchy, we popped in the Coffee Pot for a late breakfast, on the recommendation of the owner of the little guest house that we stayed out over New Year's week-end. The waitresses have PERSONALITY PLUS and the food was delicious and filling and greasy and very heart unhealthy - yup, we went right back for more the next day. By our third visit, we were greeted with hugs and kisses from the waitresses, Gaynelle, Shirley and Wilameni. (I'm sure I butchered the spelling of their names). If you find yourself in New Orleans... DO NOT miss out on this sensory overload eatery! Also, don't wimp out and get the homefries and toast for your sides - man up and try the grits and warm rolls with reeeaaalll butter.

Sean B.

Ate breakfast with a large group of hungover men on a bachelor party trip. Omelets were excellent, bit the real treat was the pain perdu. Waitresses were saucy and fun.

Tiffany S.

Here for lunch. I had a half oyster half shrimp po-boy. It was good. My friend ordered a sweet fried ball thing (I can't remember the name of it) with pecans and grits. That was good too. The grandmotherish ladies who were waitressing were just too sweet. Also love the cute little courtyard where we were seated.

Nadege L.

The food was good service was good but kinda slow. I had a horrible issue when I purchased a groupon on my iPhone to use at Old Coffee Pot and the lady there was like oh we don't accept this coupon from your phone you need to print it out and OK this is what their manager is telling them so I wasn't mad at her but I asked if I printed it at my hotel ( 20 min away) and came back cud you refund me money and she was like yes but when I came back she was gone and everyone was like we can't help you and the manager is gone on vacation and I wasted over an hour explaining to a bunch of old ladies how Groupon works and I use it on my phone all the time and how I want my money back and someone needs to do something and finally a lower level manager came down and just wanted to solve the problem so he gave me my $20 back from his wallet and I emailed Groupon before someone decided to call the lower level manager to help me and they refunded me the Groupon for having to deal with all of this when really it should have never been such a hassle to use this Groupon. I personally blame the owner for trying to participate in Groupon and not being up to date on how it works because it clearly states to print Groupon or pull up on Mobile device and everyone at the restaurant was telling me that's not how it works around here. The ladies are older and probably just behind on technology but my waitress Shirley I believe was wrong for telling me to come back knowing she was leaving soon and that know one else was going to be able to refund me money.

Sharas R.

We went for dinner and I had Jambalaya Pasta, it was very good. Waitress said this place is more popular for breakfast. They make really good 'Bloody Gary'

Lauren G.

We found this place by accident and I'm glad we did- it was a quiet, quaint place with a garden and a nice staff. I ordered my first purple haze here and was pleasantly surprised. For an entree I ordered the Jambalaya pasta which was so spicy and delicious! My mouth was burning a bit but in a good way :) if we would have had more time I would have gone for breakfast. :)

ann f.

had a great brunch here - the plantation breakfast was tremendous and the eggs Jonathan (eggs Benedict with fried shrimp!) was delicious. skip the biscuits --I would have sworn they were pillsbury and the corned beef hash was out of a can. all in all a great find -- lots of ambience and the waitstaff was a bit gruff but really well intentioned with lots of "darlins" dropped.

Jelly F.

Good for breakfast / brunch. Went there for dinner and it was mediocre. If you like french toast or like sweet things, you must try the Lost Bread. Hands down it is the best thing to get =)

Willis R.

I was recently in the French Quarter and was walking around on a Wednesday morning with my wife and two kids looking for a place to have breakfast. We found the Coffee Pot and had the best breakfast experience we had in New Orleans on our stay, and we ate at all the reputable breakfast stops. ( Brennan's and The Blue Bird among a few) This place has the greatest waitstaff and man what an omelette. We really enjoyed it and after a few other breakfast we regretted not sticking with what worked.

Mackenzie M.

The service was abysmal. Got a stuffed mushroom cap/ oyster salad with no oysters. The waitress with dark short hair was EXTREMELY RUDE and brought one of our meals after the rest were done. She literally threw it on the table and also refused to get us change and motioned to some guy saying "he'll get it". I would never return here because the service was that terrible

Scar G.

try the gumbo if you have time

Jude F.

This place is actually called The Old Coffee Pot Restaurant. Sit in the courtyard and order the Lost Bread. It's similar to French Toast. Everything else ranges from acceptable to just fine, but that stuff will wake you up months later thinking "Wow, I wish I had some Lost Bread right now!"

I visited for a lunch one day and sat outside in the tiny courtyard off the main restaurant. Yes the air was muggy and warm but was cooled by a slight breeze and as I sat outside I got chatting to one of the waitresses who worked there. She was a real character,sat down near me and told me many stories of life in New Orleans when she wasn't busy (and also when she was!). The food was so so, I had fried catfish and rice which was ok and reasonably tasty but as the bill was less than $10 with a coke I wasn't complaining. In fact I would say the lunch was one of my more memorable ones in New Orleans purely because the waitress there was so entertaining. I would definitely return again and the location is great as its just up Jackson Square in the middle of the French Quarter on St Peter Street.

Ryan C.

I'd give it no stars of I could. Waited 20 minutes to order. Waited another 45 for the food to come. Only got half of it and that was cold. When the rest came out, the server was extremely rude and called us assholes. All around an awful experience. One of the worst experiences ever, and I used to be a F&B manager. I understand a lot and I eat out a lot. No excuses here.

Ken T.

Great food but terrible service from Menia. No offer to refill coffee. Couldn't find her way back to the table until the check came. Really frustrating when the food was so good.

Diane A.

Good Spot! Breakfast was good. We had the eggs Benedict with crab cakes, shrimp and grits. The crab cakes were very good, the grits excellent, the poached eggs were cooked hard...we like our yolks runny...and the hollandaise (not quick sure it was hollandaise though) was watery. The homemade biscuits looked good, but the waitress forget to bring them, and charged us for them anyway.

K K.

Lower your expectations and you will like this place. Chefs were upstairs hanging out smoking, who is stirring the pot? Lousy service, food marginal, gumbo and jambalaya should not be hard to eat. Sad to say a hotel sends you here, no crowd, could be a reason for that. Bar was booked for the Southern Decadence Festival no drinks served, water was available. Beam me up Scotty.

Al E.

Between a 3 and 4. Recommended! Had 2 wonderful brunches. First one, I ordered pancakes and Sassy Waitress told me what I really wanted was the lost bread. I didn't really understand the description but knew it should be french toast-ish. It was DELICIOUS (with pecans) but not very filling - next time I would add some eggs on the side. Tastes just like french toast sticks but looks very different - 2 long flat pieces. Our waitress that day was very close to the rude line, went over at one point IMO. Second brunch was even better. Had eggs sardou with home fries and a biscuit. The biscuits were better on day 2 - I think they're always good but day 2 was great. Friend recommends their gumbo. We tried the calla cake which is a fried rice ball - it's just OK. Oh and our waitress on day 2 was sooooo sweet and wonderful and sang to us.

Janette W.

I've heard this is a great place to stop for breakfast, but sadly I was there for a late lunch. It was a weird, in-between time for a meal so we were the only ones there. I was a little put off by the fact they were out of Abita, since it's a New Orleans staple but figured it was probably going to be ok. I had to try the oyster rockefeller dip, simply based on the fact I had never heard of this served in dip format. It was an odd, thin soupy confection, that almost seemed more suited to a spoon than to dipping bread. Then came the New Orleans sampler, advertised by a big 'Diners, Drive-In's and Dives' sign. This featured étouffée, red beans and jambalaya. Everything was pretty good but nothing to write home about in a city filled with above average dishes.

Joe C.

Waited in a substantial line to get in and my expectations were pretty high. Unfortunately the Old Coffee Pot did not deliver. I got the omelete with sausage, bacon, potatoes yadda yadda...it was 90% potatoes with very little meat. In fact, I think it was mostly bacon bits and essence of sausage. Wife got the Blintzes and they were drowned in a strawberry sauce...was expecting fresh berries I guess. Service was poor, never came back to check on us or refill coffee once. I ordered grits and they brought me potatoes which, after exploring the omelete, I did not need. Overall, it was ok. Would I go back? Nah.

La B.

The service was less than exceptional. Because the menu's state breakfast is over at a certain hour and we were getting close to that hour when we arrived, I asked for clarification. The response we received was "I gave you the menu with breakfast options right?" So, perhaps someone was having a bad day, or attempting to give us a bad day, but it didn't work and we were given another server. In short: the menu's have not been updated. The food: we had breakfast and I believe it's called the Plantation breakfast as it has a biscuit, eggs, bacon, potatoes, and calla cakes. Apparently this is the only place that still makes calla cakes. Our friend also ordered the crawfish pies, I don't recall the name on the menu, but she enjoyed them although she said there was not enough crawfish for her taste. It was good for the price, it was busy around 11am but folks were leaving within a reasonable time and there didnt seem to be a wait. The singing server sang a birthday song to one of the patrons, but that was all we heard. It's NOLA, so music is everywhere, even if it's something you wouldn't pay to hear, it's part of the cities charm.

William H.

Tried the eggs Jonathan and wished there was more flavor. Add some salt or something. Sorry but true

Jackie D.

Meh. Super touristy, and the line was seriously 40 minutes long on a random Thursday at 10am. The concierge at my hotel referred me because I was looking for something different, and it was pretty ordinary. I got the eggs benedict with the fried shrimp and it was solid and super hearty, but it was lacking the punch of flavor I expect from my NOLA cuisine. Even the Bloody Mary was bland and just okay. If you can't handle spicy food, by all means, head to this place, but if you want a true New Orleans breakfast, go elsewhere.

Stacey P.

The food here was good but the service was subpar. Our waitress was continually short with us and not helpful when answering questions. And then tip was included in the check, so she received more of a tip than she deserved.

Stephanie G.

A completely casual breakfast spot in the Quarter. Another place I frequent with each visit. For some reason I have only had breakfast here. Will have to do something about that with my next visit! I highly recommend Eggs Creole, OCP version of French Toast and a variety of omelets. Totally untouristy, which I love.

John P.

Food was OK, sat fairly quickly and then waited almost an hour for a po' boy to be made

Leigh V.

Went here because it was listed as a gluten free option. Not much in the way of gluten free except jambalaya, which was simple but good. Grilled red fish was likewise good. Had the strawberry crepe dessert- would skip that because of the mediocre frozen berries used.

Jimmi H.

I should kick this review off by saying the food here was amazing! Having my own southern roots, I feel more than comfortable in my ability to recognize some high quality cook'n! I got the Rockefeller Omelet, which was admittedly only a 7 out of 10 (well above average still), but the creamed spinach they put over the top was easily an 11 out of 10, easily! This dish is highly recommended to anyone by me! The boyfriend got the Eggs Jonathan, a take on Eggs Benedict and also very good. For food the Old Coffee Pot easily deserves five stars, so.... Well the service here is poor at best. We decided to go here on a recommendation from a fellow yelper. We easily found it from our hotel and then stood next to their "wait to be seated" sign for about 5 minutes. During this time two waitresses passed and didn't so much as smile at us. Only when another party arrived and there was a line did the they react. When we where finally greeted (only using that word because it makes since, not that we were made to feel all that welcome) it was only the impatient question, "Inside or outside?" I decided for us, inside, just to avoid the sour woman who was working outside and posing this questions to us. Once we were seated the service was quick, but with no smiles, no greetings, and seemingly no patience. But my coffee cup was always full and my food was out in average time and tasted amazing! I would certainly go back to this here little eatery, just next time I will know what to expect and not be so shocked when I receive it. Five star food, one, one and half star service in a quaint and cozy atmosphere.

Sarah J.

Such good gumbo! We sat outdoors, so I never got to see the interior of the restaurant, but the outside is nice too (I'm a weirdo and like the humidity). You don't have a nice view per se since you are walled into the patio area, but there is a nice little fresco you can enjoy on those walls! The food was wonderful, especially the gumbo. We were given a little explanation of how gumbo was made, apparently okra is used in gumbo because as it cooks it gets slimy and acts as a thickening agent. Who knew?! The jambalaya was pretty good too. Here, they add a little bit of chipotle pepper to the mix to give it a nice smokey flavor. The jambalaya here was actually featured on a Food Network show! If you come here, definitely get either the gumbo or the jambalaya.

Cindy S.

Just ok. We were excited after we see the long line earlier in the day, but was disappointed. They were out of corn bread when we ordered the gumbo. The seafood gumbo was pretty water downed and missing half of the main ingredients, as it was only served with shrimp. The po boy bread oyster was ok too. Won't be visiting here again

Britt K.

Awesome biscuits and omelets in a place with a lot of local charm. I had a shrimp omelet and potatoes and it was wonderful. The staff can seem a little grumpy but they mean well. It was worth standing in line for a table. Reasonable prices too.

JANELLE W.

This place had the best Gumbo that I've ever tasted. I stopped here as a part of a food tour. I wasn't a fan of their jambalaya. The jambalaya wasn't good or bad; it was just average. I loved being in such an old building. It was a great combination of old-world ambiance and good food.

Valery C.

** 3.5 stars ** This old-fashioned Cajun-Creole restaurant in the French Quarter has been serving breakfast and other meals for over a century. It looks it, with a worn decor that still maintains a stately air. Enter through an archway from St. Peter Street, where tables line the tiled corridor leading out to a courtyard filled with murals for al fresco dining. A door to the right leads into the small indoor dining room, which is most striking for its gorgeous, ornate chandelier of cascading roses. The staff are unhurried and at-ease, friendly and charming; they're not peddling efficiency here. What they peddle are breakfast classics with Creole/Cajun touches and ingredients, hearty food with no attempt at delicacy. And some of it was quite fine, especially the superb "Lost Bread," a version of French toast making excellent use of stale po-boy bread. Addictive, as only perfectly deep-fried dough can be. The Eggs Conti was a delicious mess of chunky chicken liver, onions, and peppers in brown gravy smothered over poached eggs. Not culinary greatness, just unpretentiously savory and satisfying. Their grits are very good, and a better side than home fries. Eggs Jonathan is essentially Eggs Benedict, with the addition of Creole tomato and a few fried gulf shrimp. This one did not particularly stand out, being a serviceable Eggs Benedict but not a very good one. Corned beef hash was good, plenty of golden fried potato cubes mixed with chunks of corned beef and scallions, although more potatoes than anything else. For a breakfast place in the French Quarter with that old New Orleans atmosphere, The Old Coffeepot Restaurant is a good choice. Expect food that is straightforward and hearty, not necessarily ground-breaking. Do get the Lost Bread. They are known for their Callas cakes, but did not try those. I'd happily have their liver and grits on a future trip.

Kristina W.

Awful! !! Had no idea this place was featured on diners drive ins and dives!! I would put this down as the worst place I've ever eaten!!! Waited over 30 minutes for gumbo and chowder?!?!?! The gumbo was pure salt!!! No real flavor!!! My husband's chowder was ok, although we were told the hold up was because the "fresh" crab meat had to be defrosted! !!! Waitress never returned during our wait to check on us or apologize. Kept trying to avoid the fact we were waiting so long!! Our bill totalled $26 for 2 bowls of nasty and 1 coke!!! Wtf???? Total rip off!!! Not to mention the jack hammering while we were finishing our food!!! Very unprofessional! !! Do not waste your time or money here!!!!

Tim B.

It can be crowded and noisy. Service is pretty good and the food is very good. I've been here at least a dozen times and it is very consistent. I recommend getting here early, eating like a king and then walking it off in the quarter.

Don N.

What a difference a couple years make. Last time here, we ate our way thru the breakfast menu with lots of great bloody marys. Great food, great drinks, great staff, especially the women with great voices. We decided this trip to go for an early dinner, around 4pm, instead of for breakfast, to try other things on the menu. And this time, we walked out after telling our waitress why we were doing so. After taking our order - the place was not full, no wait, empty tables inside and out -we were consistently and conspicuously overlooked while others, who were seated long after our 40+ minute wait for our gumbo appetizers, got seated, orders taken, served food and had their drinks refilled. It was pretty shocking not to get served at all. Frankly, I don't know now why we waited so long to leave. How much time does it take to ladle gumbo, simmering on the stove, into a couple of bowls? Then how hard is it to put some red beans and rice, already long cooked, onto a plate? How much time does it take to cut up some corn bread already baked? How much time does it take to fry up some shrimp? An eternity when your waitress isn't on top of her tables and there is no one managing the room. The whole afternoon staff needs to go. No apologies when we said we were walking out and why. What a major disappointment this was. But there's a happy ending. We walked down the street to Ali Babas, which we remembered as being very good from our last trip here. We weren't disappointed by the chicken shawarma or the falafel. And we spent $25 instead of the $75 would probably have spent at the Old Coffee Pot.

Andrew W.

Excellent breakfast choices. Traditional New Orleans dishes like Eggs Sardou and Eggs Conti are done right. The wait staff are friendly with a touch of sass which just adds to the experience. If you are visiting on a weekend prepare to wait in the courtyard for a table to open up inside.

Geoff C.

Now this is my kind of place. The servers are really nice and the food is very good and there is not one ounce of pretense which is amazing for this town. I had the Seafood Gumbo and the Crawfish Étouffée and both were awesome. Wife went with the chicken andoullie Gumbo and loved it. Stop In here, it is worth the trip.

Chris W.

How this is not a 5 star review from everyone I'll never understand. This is a New Orleans experience our group will never forget. Food was awesome, service was even better and the vocal chords on Shirley are a gift from God!

Mary Anne G.

I am southern born and bred and they have the best grits I have ever had anywhere....don't tell Grandmother; ). Fresh bred, stellar coffee and the staff are beyond compare. We were here on our wedding day and Shirley (precious and a true gift) sang a song for us, a capella I might add, that rocked the chandeliers and warmed my soul. God bless Old Coffee Pot, see you next year!

Alissa D.

Love this place! It's very close to Jackson Square, but tucked away so that it's not too much of a tourist trap. My friends and I went here on my sister's recommendation and it did not disappoint! The brunch menu was fantastic - very New Orleans. I ordered the Rockefeller Omelette with grits and it was delicious! The grits were the best I had in the French Quarter and the biscuit that came with my meal was warm and flaky. My friends loved their meals as well and we were sad that we didn't find this place until our last day. Even though we were full, we indulged in an order of strawberry blintzes to share and they were equally as good. The best part was the service - we were warmly greeted and had a choice of sitting inside or in the courtyard. We had a wonderful waitress that treated us like her own grandchildren. At the end of the meal we were treated to an impromptu performance from our waitress, who belted out a Gospel number and her voice filled the courtyard. What a wonderful way to end the trip!

Susan M.

The Colonel and I went here several times during out NOLA vacation last July. Delicious, enormous plates of food. Hefty, generous sides, and attentive staff. The setting is pretty, the location is central, and prices seemed reasonable for what you get. The one weird thing is, the coffee is pretty terrible.

Matthew B.

For all the hype, this place ended up being terrible. Our server forgot half our order, had to be reminded, then still forgot out salad. We gave up after that. The chicken dish we order was overlooked. It looked like the chicken had been cooked earlier in the day and then reheated. Managed to get 25% off of the meal. Still unacceptable. On the up side the spinach and oyster dip was good and so was the corn chowder. Will never return to this place

Texas G.

We loved the original decor, atmosphere, and the southern vernacular. The comfort food tasted wonderfully homemade.

Scott L.

Ate there last night. Terrible terrible place. We had a party of 9. First off both servers should be doing anything else in the world BUT working here. The female told us we could eat there if we find tables and put them together. So we finally piece together a table then the male or 2nd server greeted us. Took our drink order 15 min later... 15 min after that (30 min) we still haven't received our drinks. My buddy had to go back in the kitchen and ask. The male said, "you can take the tray out." Take our own drinks out?!? So some received drinks then... Waters came 10 min later. 40 min!!! We ordered food. It took over an hour for meals to be served. They were delivered in batches. One guys ordered soup and salad and he was the last one to receive it. Soup and salad was last!! When the salad was delivered my buddy said how long until I get the soup? The waiter told him 5 min. Ten min later as we were putting together the money to pay ...the soup came. Oh and the knucklehead added gratuity of 18%!!! 18%??? You should pay us!!! Holy cow I was seeing red!!! We told two groups that walked in to run away. RUN!!! Over two hours... We served ourselves... And soup and salad took the longest to be brought out. BEWARE!!!

Smelly C.

Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Featured on Diners, Drive Ins, and Dives.. They made it easy for you and they have a Triple D Platter on the menu with everything they featured on the show. Despite it all, I chose to have breakfast. I couldn't decide what to have but our server/bartender threw out the option that I could get their 'half and half' which included one Eggs Jonathan and one Eggs Sardou served with grits or potatoes and toast or a biscuit.. I like Eggs Benedict, I wanted to try both. Now, I can say I favor the Eggs Sardou. Grits were really good. The biscuit was, by far, the best of it all. Indoor and outdoor seating. Bar. It wasn't busy when we went. Although I didn't try the Triple D Platter-- if you're looking for a breakfast spot in the French Quarter, The Old Coffee Pot is pretty good. And if Pearl is there, it's like an episode flashback. Must try: Biscuit.

Steve S.

Beautiful building, sassy waitresses and cheap, good food. What more do you need? Great breakfast spot. Try the callas cakes, but makes sure you put syrup on them.

Ben T.

My boyfriend and I asked the guy at the front desk of our hotel for a good breakfast spot and he recommended the Old Coffee Pot without thinking twice. The outdoor seating looked great and they had provided huge heaters because it was such a cold morning, which was nice. We knew to wait to be seated because of the sign, so we did as middle aged southern women ran about and directed traffic. One such lady summoned us, "Two? Follow me. " and ushered us inside. The inside was incredibly busy but had a great, warm feel. The servers were all exceptional with the southern hospitality of legend and a crassness that made us feel even more at home. Apparently they were on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives, but you can tell the fame didn't change the character and spirit of this place. Now the food. It all sounded good. I had the Eggs Conti which was absolutely amazing. The liver gravy was perfect and my eggs cooked just the way I liked them. My boyfriend had the Eggs Creole, which was just ok. Nothing to write home about. Just a scramble with vegetables and creole sauce, which could've been spectacular but was just mediocre. Not bad. Not exceptional. I think Goldie locks would've kept looking... The grits though. Oh my god the grits. Perfect consistency, it looked like chunks of butter were still melting in them when they arrived. They were the best grits I've ever eaten. Also their biscuits are phenomenal. And the food comes out very quickly. Randomly a server just busted out singing, causing everyone to fall silent. Not sure why. Wasn't a birthday or anything. But that woman sure could sing!!! And judging by the lack of surprise on the other servers' faces I think this happens fairly often, which is good cause she was so talented! All in all I would definitely go back, just make sure to order smart!

Michael B.

The biscuits here are luscious, light as air and large... If I lived in NOLA I would be a regular here! The place is cozy... The service can be a bit uneven but the grits were seasoned well as we're the scrambled eggs. The biscuits lured me back twice on our visit to NOLA

Christy D.

I had lunch here a couple years ago and fell in love with the seafood gumbo. I found myself in Nola again this week for a conference and shot over to the restaurant after the conf ended - and 30 minutes before closing. The waiter was awesome! So sweet. I ordered a catfish poboy and seafood gumbo. As delicious as I remembered it! Highly recommend this little gem.

Cathy C.

Good food, service needs work. That seems to be the theme of other reviews too. We went into the Coffee Pot for breakfast one morning when we were crunched for time, with no idea the place had been Diners Drive-ins & Dived. We stood inside the door for a few minutes, and almost left before a hostess came over and assured us we could make our 11:00 cemetery tour. We were seated in the middle of the dining room, in view of the kitchen window, and it was pretty apparent there were some no-show employees that morning. The servers tried to be friendly but were obviously under some stress. I had to pace myself on the coffee, and the callas cakes that came on the side of one order never showed. I felt for the party next to us who ordered before we did and were served after...but we did make our tour as promised. Now about those callas cakes...I'd never heard of 'em, but imagine cinnamon-laced muffin batter. Now throw in some rice. Yeah, rice. I'll eat it any way you fix it, so I had to try this. Now roll the stuff into balls and throw 'em in the deep fryer, top with powdered sugar and some syrup. Add some grits and ham on the side, and this girl's in Southern-fried Heaven! I looked for the recipe on line and found one, but since it looks labor intensive and I don't own a deep fryer, I think I'll just plan on getting my fix every year here at the Coffee Pot!

Dawn S.

Dinner was fair. Nothing great about the meal except the bread pudding. Service was mediocre.

Lauren V.

We came here for a late-ish breakfast and were not disappointed. Much like you'd except from a place with "coffee" in it's name, their coffee was some of the best I've had in my life - smooth, not bitter and flavorful without beating you over the head with it. I miss it. I also miss the Eggs Sardou. Shutituprightnow, that dish is AH-MAZE-ZING. Really. I've had a ton of Eggs Benedict in my life, it's my favorite breakfast/brunch dish, hands down. I've had Eggs Sardou before. Tons. But this Eggs Sardou was just out-freaking-standing. The spinach was cooked perfectly, without any bitterness and wasn't overly creamy - the spinach flavor really shined. Now you can offer me artichoke hearts on a used flip flop and I'll eat 'em cuz I LOVE 'em but TOCP does something - something awesome - to theirs that just made the dish explode with flavor. Just so you know I'm not some TOCP kiss-ass, I will offer up a negative... I was robbed of one of my artichoke hearts. One English Muffin had a lovely plump heart and the other had a sad little sliver of artichoke. I suffered in silence. Oh, one more kinda-sorta negative...they should really offer a fruit plate or something light for folks not wanting a big breakfast. All my companion could get was a banana. Wahh wahh wahhhhh.

Tricia W.

Ate here this morning for breakfast. They open at 8am, and it filled up fast. Very small place, maybe seating for 30 inside and a small courtyard. Had the plantation breakfast. The biscuits are heavenly. Light and fluffy but doughy at the same time...and large. Eggs perfectly made over medium, home fries...excellent. Calle cakes were interesting, like a fried rice muffin with sugar and syrup. Coffee, spectacular. Overall, highly recommended. Not exactly cheap, but worth every dime.

John B.

The customer service is not the old coffee pot, Sorry I won't be back.

Kim H.

Try this place for a unique New Orleans breakfast. The Rockefeller omelette with grits was excellent

Melissa C.

Jambalaya was extremely dry. Red beans and rice were ok, but I didn't get the NOLA vibe from it. The rice in both dishes were crunchy, seemed like it had been sitting out all day. The entrance is confusing - looks like a side door, and the staff isn't proactively welcoming to overcome that. Wouldn't come here again.

Jaeholla D.

I became familiar with this restaurant during my taste bud tour in NOLA. I had tried a few places outside the tour and had asked locals on where are the good restaurants. Well I was lucky to come across this place as I tried the jambalaya and seafood gumbo. They both tasted great. My favorite was the gumbo and was the best I had in the French quarter. The staff was friendly, which was a plus. The only thing I suggest for the food tour is to give a bit more of a sample to taste, especially for those who has never had gumbo before. Good thing I knew what was looking for and went back to order a bowl for the road. When I visit again, I will be back!

Michelle A.

This is my favorite breakfast place in NOLA. Bloody Marys with green beans are perfect paired with Eggs Creole. It's a hole in the wall type of diner, I would only eat breakfast here after a dancing night through out the FQ. Service lost 2 stars but the food gained 6 stars!

Saul M.

I had the calla cakes with pecans, which were really good, though I don't have a point of comparison. Powdered sugar and syrup can't go wrong. I paired it with bacon. (The rating is for the calla cakes only.)

Joe B.

Two stars for the atmosphere and no stars for anything else. The food was tasteless (I got the sis' omelette) and the server was rude and very annoyed with every question we asked. The patio was cute, that's the only upside.

rhonda w.

Food was so good here. Breakfast was great. I've never had a biscuit made from scratch before. So good.

Angela C.

We visited NOLA right after Christmas, but I forgot to do some of my reviews.... And I am so torn on how to best review this place. First, let me say that breakfast was decent. I picked this place in order to try the Calas (fried rice ball) and for that it fulfilled it's purpose. But dinner... OH LORD, PLEASE FIND SOMEWHERE ELSE TO EAT DINNER. The service was ok, not as good as the morning... but I ordered the crawfish etouffee and was sooooo sad. I wasn't aware that there were different ways this dish could be made, so that's the first problem. A roux can be (what I thought was traditional) light brown, flour and oil based... or it can be a dark brown/red tomato based roux. So their roux threw the flavor of the dish off from what I was expecting. Secondly, they serve it with either rice or noodles and the waitress somewhat suggested the noodles, so I figured why not try it.. and they were really just run of the mill spaghetti noodles. Lastly, the crawfish was the last bit they had (I heard the waitress take someone else's order after ours and say they were out of crawfish) and it was likely cooked the day before, because it was awful. So my final point is just - eat dinner somewhere else.

Matt And LB A.

Slow, staggered meal. We got 3 of our 7 meals about 10 minutes after our first 4 came. The crab cake thing was burned that my brother had. Waitress forgot a coke until food was almost all eaten. Fish was dry in sandwich. Gator sausage was swimming in a basic red sauce. Avoid for the food and the service was just passable.

Cage H.

Tried to get into The Gumbo Shop down the street but the wait was too long. Initially apprehensive about the relative lack of customers at 7 pm on a Wednesday. Waiter was friendly and attentive. Nice selection of local beers. I tried the seafood gumbo and the fleur-de-lys chicken, which comes justly recommended: salty, smoky, spicy, with lots of shrimp and white rice. The flavor is intensely seafood without being fishy. There is also a chicken and andouille sausage gumbo that I did not try.

Jeff S.

Don't be fooled by the "wait to be seated sign," because you will probably be there for a while. I would suggest you step in the doorway on the right and make yourself visible to the bar area. We were seated as soon as one of the waitresses spotted us inside. The food was semi-standard breakfast fare with a creole twist. The Eggs Jonathan were decent, but the hollandaise was too thin and runny for my taste. The poached eggs were cooked perfectly, though the muffin was a bit chewy and the tomatoes a little too strong. The home fries were great; perfectly seasoned with cajun spice and cooked to a light crisp on the outside. The homemade biscuit was also thoroughly fluffy and moist, and soaked up the egg yolk quite deliciously. Unfortunately, the shrimp that were supposed to be on top did not arrive with my food, but were delivered separately a few minutes later. Why incorporate them into a dish only to serve them as a side? Overall the food was good enough for a restorative breakfast, but I didn't feel it was any better than a good NJ diner for breakfast. I'm biased in that way for sure, but I feel like our meal was a missed opportunity for the restaurant.

Lisa F.

This place is a must! The waitresses are friendly and welcoming. We visited twice for breakfast. The calla cakes and grits are both wonderful! I preferred the calla cakes without pecans.

Lisa R.

Best omelette I ever had! The shrimp omelette had just the right amount of ingredients. Potatoes it came with were great. Coffee was good. We did have a bit of a wait but the waitress apologized without us even mentioning it. She explained there was a large party that had orders in before us. I will be having breakfast there again on my next visit.

Peter C.

My favorite breakfast recovery place in the French Quarter. Eggs Jonathan is my pick.

Chris F.

Ambiance is great. Very sassy and the wait staff are friendly and full of life! Have a birthday? Ask nice and you may get a song :-) Went for breakfast, tastes home cooked. We had most items on the breakfast menu and everyone was pleased! The Calla Cakes (sp?) we're new to me and very tasty! All in all a wonderful experience :-)

Maryam S.

So yummy!

Susan P.

I saw this place on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives and swore that I would eat there should I ever get to New Orleans again. Well, I went back to New Orleans and I went to The Old Coffee Pot. There was a line out the door so we waited in drizzling rain. Finally they were able to fit all 5 of us and when I actually got in the door I realized why the wait was so long. The place is VERY small inside. We were seated and our drinks were delivered right away. Our orders were taken and the food arrived very quickly....nice and hot and fresh! 2 people ordered the Eggs Jonathan and were seriously giddy with happiness. My friend and I ordered the Eggs Creole and were practically licking our plates. One person ordered the create your own omlette and was happy to see that crawfish was one of the choices to add in. At one point, a server broke out into a lovely song for the whole place to enjoy! Our server was awesome and 4 people in our party were delighted when she brought them coffee in to-go cups when we were about to leave. The prices are a little high but I say who cares, this place rocked!

Melissa M.

Don't let the "Diners Drive-ins and Dives" claim to fame hook you. Time of visit: 11:00 am for breakfast Service: meh, I have had better Food: OK - Plantation Platter The biscuit was AWESOME huge and fluffy! The Calla cake, interesting. Had very rich flavor of maple. The eggs, ham and home fries standard. Will I eat here again? I might try dinner, but with all the French Quarter has to offer.... I will pass.

Kat T.

Every single time we are in New Orleans we dont have to worry about where to have breakfast, because its always here. I love the ladies who are staples to our trips, in fact we have pictures of them with our daughter over the last six years. The service can sometimes be a bit slow, but thats normal in the South. The food is always good... and if you want a biscuit to top any biscuit you've ever had before, this is the place to do it!

Gerri B.

Love it! We had an amazing breakfast. Calla cakes and po'boy French toast. Good New Orleans feel, real southern food. Sat outside in the terrace-perfect atmosphere.

Wayne K.

Worst service ever. Poor excuse of waiters antagonize customers. Forgot to bring biscuits and made up excuse saying that it was in the oven even though they were sitting on the counter the entire time. Added orange juice and auto gratuity to bill even though we didn't order oj and only had 3 people in our party. Had to argue with waiter to get charges removed. Poor excuse of a restaurant. Mediocre food at best. Never go here.

Marcelo D.

Great service...friendly. Ordered steak and eggs and it was ok. Nothing special. Steak was undercooked and so was the eggs. Wife's Jonathan eggs were good and flavorful.

Bianca S.

Food is delicious. The biscuits are so good I wanted to tuck an extra in my bag to go. All of the servers are older and look like they have probably been there forever. One broke out into a church song I haven't heard since I was a young girl. Be patient with them and they will be patient with you. I ordered my eggs scrambled and they came out over easy (yuck!) so I had to take off one star. There will be a wait but sit inside and enjoy the ambience of eating in a place over 100 years old.

Duke H.

Table for three, 10 PM, Saturday evening after attending a play at Le Petit Theatre (which is just a block away). Our waiter, Johhny took the time to answer our menu questions and understood what we wanted. My mother-in-law ordered a cup of Corn & Crab Bisque along with a Spinach Salad, my wife ordered the Crab Cake dinner, and I ordered the grilled Redfish Louisiana dinner (also available in blackened but our waiter cautioned me that it might be a bit salty for my palate). The kitchen timed the order just right so that all hot items were hot; plate presentation was good and the food was delicious. The order was delivered in a reasonable amount of time and we all enjoyed the meal. The meal was reasonably-priced, especially, given the location (in the French Quarter; just a block from the Cathedral). Prices were in line with surrounding restaurants. I rate 4 stars which is the highest rating that I offer to all but a handful of restaurants.

Shane W.

One of my most favorite breakfast locations in the French Quarter of New Orleans!!! Great food!!! Eccentric staff and great bartender! I'm having Eggs Jonathon with country ham, creole tomatoes and gulf shrimp! Have u ever had Calla Cake??? It's a sweet rice ball!!!