Streetcar Cafe

Judit was amazing. For this to be her first day I was very impressed. This is our second time back and the food did not disappoint. We will be back soon and suggest you do too when visiting New Orleans!

Visited with my girlfriend in December, 2025. The atmosphere was very cool in her, but it's a bit cramped, but not uncomfortable. Service was quick, however our server was not super engaging, but she did offer her favorite dishes and was fast. I ordered a Greek Yogurt Protein Bowl with berries and granola and it was as you could expect a Greek Yogurt bowl (good enough). I also had scrambled eggs with some Crystal Hot Sauce. They were good. My girlfriend had crab cake eggs benedict which comes on a biscuit instead of a English Muffin. She enjoyed it but felt like it was missing something. It was not bad, but it didn't have a "wow factor". The sauce was not super flavorful. The biscuit was delicious thigh. She also has grits, which were just fine. Overall, it was a good experience.

On 9/18/25 we ate at Streetcar Cafe for dinner, Our Waiter and Server, Andres was very welcoming and friendly! Showed us to our table and brought out waters without being asked. Then asked if any of us would like any other drinks. His service was excellent and he gave us enough time to finish praying before serving us our food! He was very polite and respectful to all of us and enjoyed in some conversation. We had 2x Taste of New Orleans, 1x of Alligator bites, 1x cup of Jambalaya, 1x Penne Cajun pasta!

Was just waking around and found this little gem. Very quick seating and service. The food was good and very reasonably priced. Had a great drink selection and was not disappointed at all. Service was very nice and friendly. Would definitely go back for a quick bite and drink.

Great for brunch! I got the southern breakfast with breakfast potatoes and a biscuit, and everything was done perfectly. Eggs were cooked just right, potatoes were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, biscuit was super tender and fluffy. Can’t wait to come back and try some of their other dishes!

I have been to Streetcar Cafe for 3 times during my trip! Two times brunch,one time dinner. The food is really good!and the staff are also really friendly and nice. I went there by myself but I don’t feel alone, it’s a place that also many locals like! Highly recommend!

What an amazing bowl of Jambalaya. Paired that with 5 $3 beers. Tasty. The fried shrimp was also very good. Our server Alonna generously hooked us up with a couple to go cups and a bag for our beer. Pretty good time.

I picked the shrimp and grits ahead of time as I salivated over the menu the day before and they did not disappoint! Plus, the caramel filled beignets were so good, I actually teared up. This will be on my must visit list from now on. Thank you, Jess, for taking care of us!

Fun place to dine. Outdoor seating. Great bar service and great food. The crab cake Benny was phenomenally

One thing Jamie W and I noticed is that there is not a dearth of places to grab breakfast around Canal Street. Only a block away from our hotel, this spot has the right name since the green St. Charles Avenue streetcar line passes right in front of it. You halfway expect Blanche DuBois to enter looking lost and forlorn as she depends on the kindness of strangers. The staff is friendly here so no doubt Blanche would get the help she so desperately needed. We were just looking for something substantial and satisfying before heading to the airport. Jamie went for his homeward standby, the $15 Biscuits & Gravy where a couple of buttermilk biscuits were covered completely by thick country gravy with bits of sausage (Photo 9). It was the classic version which Jamie pronounced as 'pretty good'. We agreed the plate could've been warmer. I ordered the $16 Veggie Omelet, a three-egger with lots of ingredients. Sautéed mushrooms, onions, tomatoes, peppers, spinach, and melted cheddar. Check, check, and check. It came with a side of particularly creamy grits (or breakfast potatoes if you prefer), and I got my own buttermilk biscuit (instead of toast) (Photo 10). I think I got the better deal because I got more variety of textures and flavors with my order, in particular, those yummy grits. The $3.50 mug of Hot Coffee was much needed to wash it all down (Photo 3). FOOD - 4 stars...hearty takes on classic breakfasts...if you're really hungry, better AMBIANCE - 3.5 stars...spacious enough for a traditional cafe SERVICE - 4 stars...quite attentive TOTAL - 4 stars...I have always depended on the kindness of strangers RELATED - Exploring New Orleans? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/kh-rxp4CKU

I visited on 10/09/2025. The staff was very friendly and accomodated our group by pushing 2 tables together, and allowing 7 different, individual checks. Unfortunately, the food was average (at best). The alligator bites were fun, but the jambalaya was quite bland, with almost no sausage (a similar scarcity of meat was found by one of my companions, who also had the jambalaya). The location is very convenient, with a quaint atmosphere, but if flavor is your primary goal when dining out, I would recommend elsewhere.

Super cute interior, very darling cafe. Website says reservations recommended. The week we were here our hotel is next door and no evidence a reservation is required. I suspect this is highly rated due to proximity to hotels. Compared to all the New Orleans fare we ate this week it was average. Nothing bad. Just not as stand out. Service was very kind and attentive. Bar service available, and drinks can come in plastic to go cups if you prefer.

Incredible place! Amazing food. Excellent service. Even the music playing was fun. The atmosphere was perfect to start our day off. The French toast was fluffy and delicious. Their hash browns are actually potato chunks, and we're mouth watering. The scrambled eggs were fluffy, and my bacon was cooked to perfection, they have indoor and outdoor seating, unisex bathroom with a whimsical sign on the door (see photo) as well as a fun area in the hallway specifically for taking photos. I loved it so much, I ended up buying a tshirt! Highly recommend the pitcher of pineapple mimosas!

Food was great, alligator sausage was interestingly delicious. Service was fast. My server was very nice and friendly and helpful. Restaurant was clean and bright.

Good but not great breakfast and brunch spot. The service is good, the food is good, the ambience is ok, but nothing was great about the place. It's good in a pinch for a solid breakfast and not overly touristy.

The food and service were both great! I loved the food so much I had to have it again when I returned to NOLA.

A friend and I stopped in for a late lunch. I ordered the Taste of New Orleans which was a cup of gumbo, a cup of jambalaya, and a cup of red beans and rice. I was drawn to this place because they use beef sausage instead of pork (I don't eat pork). So it was nice to see especially when most places serve pork in their dishes. The place was nice and quiet and the portions were nice. I enjoyed the gumbo the most.

Yummy if a bit pricey cafe! I enjoyed the alligator bites, would skip the golden oysters (it was hard to taste the oyster beyond the breading). Portion sizes were a bit small and maybe a bit pricey. The gumbo is also very yummy and the biscuit is perhaps THE best biscuit I've ever had. We also got the King Cake, which is seasonal for mardi gras, and the beignets which were very yummy! Service was nice and fast. Nice ambience which cool art and a nice mural. Lots of tables for four, as well as bar seating.

The Streetcar Cafe is an excellent "hole in the wall" restaurant off the beaten path. On the South side of Canal, it was an easy walk from a few area hotels. The Gumbo was one of the best gumbos I've ever had. It was thick and rich like a Kardashian. It was packed with flavor and a few drops of Crystal hot sauce made it sing! Why is Crystal only good on Cajun/Creole food? The biscuit had a consistency somewhere between a regular biscuit and soft bread, which I thought was amazing. I wanted to go back for Biscuits and Gravy but ended up trying that somewhere else. The biscuit and Gumbo was great, though (even at 7p). The Jambalaya was good too. Lots of rice and not soupy. And the Fried Oysters were amazing and didn't break the bank like some places. Yes, they were a little pricey, but the batter was crispy and fresh tasting. I bet they'd be killer on an oyster po'boy. I'd totally go back if I was in the area, even if was just for some gumbo and a biscuit!

The good: I LOVED THIS PLACE. Beignets are perfectly sweet with a nice balance of greasiness and sweetness, and the crab cakes were marvelous. The coffee I got here was also really good! Friendly staff too. Ambiance was great, definitely felt very homey and had that NOLA charm. First time I went to a place two times and found both times to be perfectly enjoyable.

This place is so good highly recommend. Workers are amazing as well!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Please stop by this place and get whatever off the menu. With my party of four, everyone orders something different, and we sampled each other's dish, and every sample was delicious. The wait service was excellent, and everything was reasonably prices with the right portion size of food. Ambiance: Tables are very limited with two tables on the patio. However, any place you sit, you will be delivered great service and food. Overall: I can't wait to visit this place again to try even more of their delicious menu. Great place for breakfast and dinner.

Good and fast. Had the trio, red beans and rice were surprisingly very good (my least fav of the three), jambalaya was good and temp Hot, gumbo was ok as it was very salty and I like way more salt than my wife. Service at bar by myself was fast, friendly, and helpful. Nothing special for the ambiance.

Charming small restaurant. News playing on the tv as we were eating breakfast. This cafe doesn't have matcha, so I ordered a chai tea latte and my friend ordered a latte with the milk on the side. The chai latte was watered down, with too much cinnamon that wouldn't dissolve, and her latte with milk on the side, the glass was only half full. Shrimp & grits was not bad, and the beignet was absolutely delicious!

They don't toast the toast. It's in a nice spot but don't keep up with the cleaning. The service was passable

Chic Cafe around the corner with regular New Orleans fare ), full of flavor. Welcoming attendants are ready to care for you all day. Nice trendy decoration on the outside café, the inside has soothing melodies floating the air with a full bar. I regularly don't visit a place more than twice but I went back to this place 3 more times. The beignets are supposed to be good here... I will come back for ;0).

Cutest little cafe I've been to so far. Their beignet are hands down the best that I've had across the city. My husband got the crispy omelette which was really good. I got the French toast. It wasn't hot but it wasn't cold but still really delicious. Our waitress was absolutely amazing. Definitely will be back.

Great spot to grab a quick beignet. Love how they have outdoor seating and the beignets came out fresh and hot. Highly recommended this place and would come back.

Streetcar Cafe was our first official meal in New Orleans and we were very happy with the food and service there. We ordered the Taste of New Orleans trio and the Shrimp and fries along with mimosas. Their biscuits were soft, buttery and fluffy. We were seated outside but there was always someone there to help us and refill our drinks or get us a little something extra. Looking forward to trying this place again!

I've worked in the CBD for years, but for some reason, I've only tried the Streetcar Cafe in the last few months - usually for breakfast, but I've also had lunch here a couple of times - specifically the red beans & rice. Note - I've only eaten at the counter, since I'm usually alone and don't want to take up a table. This is your typical downtown diner/cafe - nothing fancy and pretty typical New Orleans offerings. Now that I've eaten here at least a handful of times, I thought it was time to do a review: At the counter, I've always had very prompt and friendly service. And I've had 2 or 3 great breakfasts, and a couple of good plates of red beans and rice. Very reasonable pricing on everything I've gotten. I made the mistake of eating at the look-a-like place next door (which may have shut down, actually) and Streetcar was far and away much better. Looking for a nice breakfast or lunch in the CDB? Try Streetcar Cafe!

Nice little café with excellent food, service, and ambience. We loved their seafood, gumbo, red beans, and rice. I had the blackened red fish which came with a wonderful mushroom sauce, and the potato salad is the best we've ever had. We also ordered the beignets which were wonderful.

Some of the best pasta I've had, and the bread was perfect. Nice quiet place just outside bourbon.

Super super tasty Red Beans & Rice. So savory and extremely delicious Southern comfort food. We happened to eat here during their weekday Happy Hour, so we got $8 HH Classic Margaritas. The margarita was ok... a little too sweet and too strong, idk it wasn't one of the best margaritas I've had; I should've tried the Strawberry Margarita lol. During our meal here, I found a fruit fly in my iced water, which was gross to find. I hope the water wasn't served to me with the fruit fly in it and if it flew in my water while I was eating, then the restaurant needs to install some non-toxic fruit fly traps inside and outside as well. Nonetheless, I still recommend dining at Streetcar Cafe for a late lunch or dinner.

Popped in for our first NOLA breakfast. Adorable little streetside cafe. Outdoor cafe type seating as well as intimate indoor tables. I got the shrimp and grits. Creamy style grits with BBQ shrimp sauce over top made for a sweet/savory combo that was tasty with just the right amount of zip. My daughter got the Streetcar Energy Booster for a healthier option. House made granola and fresh fruit over yogurt with honey. All was plated beautifully and service was quick and friendly.

Laidback, open space, non fussy restaurant. You can enjoy music while enjoying your meal We were greeted and seated immediately when we walked in. We were a party of 5 and noticed they don't split checks. That was not a deal breaker but I know how it can get. The fried seafood platters were delicious. They were hot and fresh. The gumbo, jambalaya, and red beans and rice did not do it for me. They lacked seasoning. The gumbo tasted kind of tasted scorched and they all were just warm and not hot.

Great food, service and ambiance. I had the Crab Benedict with a tequila Bloody Mary and Vietnamese Coffee. All were delicious. The bartender was friendly and attentive.

Food and service was 10/10! Everyone was very friendly and it's a nice spot! Would recommend to anybody!!

This place was seriously so good we ate here twice on our trip. The potatoes were crispy and the omelet was super filling. I was never able to completely finish the meal because it was a lot of food. They had a great coffee selection as well. They can be busy but I honestly liked this place better than some of the other highly reviewed breakfast restaurants and they didn't have as long of a wait time. The vibe inside is cozy and homey.

I wish we would have tried this place sooner on our trip. The staff is extremely friendly, and the service was great. I got the shrimp and grits and would get it over and over again. It was some of the best food I've had in a while. There was also another woman who came up to our table and said she's eaten there 4 days in a row she's liked it so much.

You can't go wrong with some midday beignets and an iced latte. I received attentive service and enjoyed the ambiance of the cafe. The beignets here are soft and warm. Just delicious. They have plenty of flavors for your coffee needs. It was nice to drop in and enjoy the chill vibe here.

Streetcar Cafe is awesome! It hides in the middle of the block, but is absolutely worth finding. The service was great, we had coffee on our table within minutes of arriving. There are a ton of great options for food. The breakfast sandwich was fantastic. Adding bacon to it made it next level. I'm glad it didn't come with cheese because the flavors balanced so well. The eggs were light and fluffy and the wheat bread was soooo fresh! Great service, great food!

Good food, good service, no wait! Just what we needed before heading out on the town. Cute little restaurant.

I've been to New Orleans many times and stayed in this area but had never tried this place. We stopped in for lunch because this was right next to the hotel. The service was very speedy and the staff was friendly. I had the lunch special os 1/2 PoBoy with red beans and rice for $16. It was delicious. The PoBoy was loaded with large shrimp, the bread was soft yet crunchy, and the sauce was delicious. The red beans and rice were fantastic with a nice spicy sausage. The restaurant was clean and comfortable I would definitely come back.

Great brunch spot! Detailed breakdown below: **Service, 5/5** Food came out pretty quickly and service is very friendly and efficient. We were missing some basic items like utensils but it was never too hard to flag someone down. **Price & portion, 5/5** Portions are a great size -- you're sure to leave satisfied. **Taste, 4/5** Everything met or exceed expectations except for the alligator bites, which were very tough and dry and didn't have a true layer of breading. The grits were fantastic though and everything else made for a very solid brunch!

The red beans and rice were so good the first time that I came back three more times to grab to gos during the parades! The staff were always friendly and helpful. The inside has seating for dining in. Great little place to stop in and have a meal.

Ordered the veggie pasta and added blackened chicken. It was just ok.. the chicken isn't really blackened, it's just seasoned chicken. Definitely wasn't with an extra $9 just to add chicken (which was not mentioned to me when I ordered it or I probably would have changed my mind). The veggies in the past didn't really taste blended with the pasta if that makes sense. I think they kind of just cooked the veggies separate and threw it in with the penne pasta and creamy sauce. Also the bread had a weird flavor. With that said, the staff were super nice and the interior was casual and cute! I like the exterior decorations too.

Servings are massive and food is amazing, great service, great alcoholic drinks as well. Bloody Mary and Paloma are good

Great service all around. Excellent food. Reasonably priced. Great ambiance. Friendly service staff.

My very first meal in New Orleans and I was not disappointed! The cafe itself is in a good location and the outside has a lovely hanging flower display, and inside is very typical cafe-like. The server was sweet and quick, and we started with the alligator bites (my first time). They were good but very chewy, but the sauce they came with was great. We wanted to try everything, so we had sides of jambalaya and gumbo, both were delicious but I was specifically a fan of the gumbo- nice spice and good meat amount. I got the Cajun shrimp pasta and it was probably the best Cajun pasta I've ever had. The spice level was perfect and the shrimp were delicious and juicy and plentiful. My partner has the fried shrimp po boy, and it was huge! The shrimp were large and delicious and literally overflowing from the roll, and the sauce and fries were incredible and a perfect compliment. Definitely an amazing experience and the food was to die for.

Good breakfast. It was open on Christmas Day. Easy walk from our Hotel in the French Quarter. Staff was great. I had the shrimp and grits. Will be back one day.

Came here based on Yelp reviews and proximity to my hotel. It's a cute place, great cofee, great staff! I ordered my usual Taste of New Orleans that I order everywhere I go. The gumbo was amazing, red beans and rice, excellent, jambalaya....mid. The biscuit was so good I will be back for breakfast to have them with gravy!!! It's really a 4.5 star review. The staff is so nice!!! Shout out to Masha for letting me hang out during a downpour. I have to get out of here before I order dessert!!!

Cute place. Has oat milk and almond milk for coffee. Poached eggs cooked perfect -and I'm picky. Hubby's food was a bit cold, tho. Only wheat toast but that's my first choice so that's fine. Potatoes were delicious as was apple bacon and eggs Benedict. Service was fine but a little slow. I'd come back tho:)

I went to streetcar cafe around 9 30 shortly before closing and they were still super friendly. The beignets were amazing and I personally thought there were better than Cafe du Monde and way more conveniently located to my hotel. Would highly recommend.

We had a little bit of a wait but it wasn't a problem since we didn't make a reservation and parades were going by. They had a king cake martini that was so good and exactly what I was expecting. The cajun penne was delicious and not too spicy. The shrimp po boy was also delicious, very fresh and hit the spot. The staff was all very friendly, everyone thanked us as we were leaving even though they didn't wait on us. This was the first time I was there and I would definitely go back.

Veryyyy cheap tasting meat. This is going to be wildly specific, however the beef sausage used in the biscuits and gravy and Cajun omelette --it tastes like a deer summer sausage that was processed at home. That's to say it might be good on it owns when your expecting it. But in a meal it's rather off putting. The smell of it made my stomach turn so much that I couldn't eat anything it touched, which sucked because the gravy and biscuits were pretty good tasting if it didn't have the sausage. The potatoes and toast were decent We also ordered a Kentucky coffee, no price was posted so we were a little shocked when it was $11, a dollar less than my biscuits and gravy. On top of that the server seemed pushy and ready for us to leave, which made us feel pretty unwelcome. Overall: it's your basic diner, order the pancakes or something without the sausage.

nice location close to the street car line on St. Charles. Great food and ambiance. Tourist and locals alike enjoy this establishment.

Gumbo was fantastic. Jambalaya and red beans and rice well above average, and the biscuit was one of the best I've had and I'm almost 60! I make many of these dishes at home and this is a very good place to eat.