Silver Whistle Café
2031 St Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA
Crema's Take
“Tucked into the historic Ponchatrain Hotel, this café is as much a visual feast as a culinary one, with a stunning art-filled ceiling that sets the tone for an unhurried morning. The kitchen shines brightest at breakfast, where their cheddar grits and creative egg dishes like the broken yolk sandwich pair perfectly with genuinely excellent espresso, drawing loyal regulars who appreciate both the quality coffee and the warm, attentive service. Whether you're grabbing a fresh pastry to go or settling in for a slow sit with their standout blueberry muffins, there's a palpable sense of care in every detail here.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused. A slow-sit, quick-grab spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu.
Google Reviews
Great coffee shop with outstanding friendly service-Best blueberry muffin I have had in many years! Another visit and a great experience. Love the decor/artwork. My wife visited two days straight!
Quiet little cafe in the bottom of the Ponchatrain hotel. Really good coffee. The broken yolk sandwich is tasty. Cheddar grits just right. Opens at 7am.
The place is super cute. The ceiling was an art piece all on its own. Had hot coffee with their frittata. It was okay. Not what I was expecting after having Avenue Cafe frittata. I did enjoy the fresh vegetables in it though. My husband had their blood orange juice ( bottled)…
I did a lot of good eatin’ during my week in New Orleans, but I must say that breakfast at Silver Whistle Cafe was a standout meal! The atmosphere was delightful - historic charm with just enough modern taste. The coffee was some of the best I had in NOLA. Even seemingly simple…
A historic wonder brought back to life and worth it just for the gorgeous interior (also check out the bar across the hotel lobby as it's hand painted bayou murals are fabulous too). The grits are stone ground and substantial. A true historic recipe that makes them absolutely…
Crema Reviews
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