Casino Building - Timken Center

Visitor center · City Park

Casino Building - Timken Center

Visitor center · City Park

56 Dreyfous Dr, New Orleans, LA 70119

Highlights

Nestled in City Park, this charming spot features Cafe du Monde, lush greenery, a sculpture garden, and the perfect ambiance for a leisurely day out.

56 Dreyfous Dr, New Orleans, LA 70119 Get directions

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"Morning Call has been operating out of the space in the Casino Building of City Park since 2012. It won the highest bid in the recent bidding process but was disqualified due to missing a mandatory meeting. Morning Call filed suit against City Park, leading to the nullification of the lease awarded to Cafe du Monde. Stakes are high as Morning Call closed its other remaining location just before the bidding process, and if it loses this location, it will have no remaining venues." - Stephanie Carter

City Park Re-Opens Bidding Over Beignet Stand Lease - Eater New Orleans

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@eater

"Morning Call, a beignet restaurant, has been in a legal battle with City Park over the lease of its Casino Building location. The restaurant claims the bidding process was unfair and is awaiting a court decision on whether it can remain in its current spot." - Alison Baitz

Still No Word on Fate of Morning Call in City Park - Eater New Orleans

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Louis and Elaine

Google

The lovely old Timken Center building is a perfect location for the Cafe’ du Monde restaurant that occupies most of the space downstairs. There are convenient and clean restrooms, a small gift shop and ample parking. One side is open to the outside while the other is air conditioned, so it’s great for any weather. Because of the Spanish styling it was called a casino or cantina.

Glenda Van Tiem

Google

It was such a lovely quiet place to visit. Enjoyed the various kind of birds, some even posing for you (but be ready to give them a tip 😉).

Sandra Bohne

Google

The old Casino building in City Park is a must visit every time I go home to New Orleans. Enjoy New Orleans style beignets while seated at an outside table. Enjoy a little local jazz. When you're done, move on over to the bayou and feed the ducks and birds and turtles. Be sure and bring along a loaf of stale bread. Walk among the ancient oaks and soak in all the New Orleans vibes. City Park is a beautiful place. Been going there since I was a little girl with my grandma. Now I take my grandchildren there.

James Davis

Google

I don’t know about the casino, but this location shows up as city park in New Orleans. With that said, city park is great! You’ve got Café Du’Monde (without all the tourists of the Jackson square location), an absolutely enthralling sculpture garden, the New Orleans Museum of art, and so much more as you explore around the park! It’s a great place to start your New Orleans day with a Café Olé and bignets with no waiting! Usually some live music 🎶

Joanna Fraser

Google

Cool structure in City Park.

Authentic Pre-owned Vehicle LLC

Google

Everything about this place Touched me different every time If you love nature's Art The walk-in life is art it's self

Cassie Gillett

Google

Beautiful park!

Jennifer Harker

Google

Love spending time here. So many interesting things to see.