Jeri Nims Soda Shop

Jeri Nims Soda Shop

945 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA

★★★★★3.4(112 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

Tucked inside a New Orleans museum, this vintage-inspired soda shop captures nostalgic Americana with its retro decor and counter-service charm, though don't expect a full menu—it's more grab-and-go convenience than destination dining. The gumbo and hot items earn genuine praise for quality, and the homemade pastries and desserts are genuinely delicious, though prices lean toward the touristy side for what's essentially a café with limited options. It's the kind of place where the atmosphere and location matter as much as the food, perfect if you're exploring the museum and want a quick bite with character rather than culinary ambition.

What to expect

Classic coffee drinks done right. Quick-grab spot. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu.

Traditional drinksQuick grabPastriesFull breakfastLight food

Google Reviews

Nyor Mirror
★★★★★4 months ago

We planned to have breakfast here since it's inside the museum, in the back, near the storage lockers. You order and pay from the limited menu, then pick up your order at a different window. The breakfast burrito was good and a nice light breakfast before a day of exploring. …

C R
★★★★★a year ago

Almost no vegetarian options unless you want a $14 premade salad. Most items aren’t priced. Finally got up to order and the woman told us “no shakes!” despite the place being designed as a retro ice cream shop. Grilled cheese and “soup” came with unmarked greenish watery sour…

Marissa Amodeo
★★★★★a year ago

Like others have said, the price is kind of high for counter service, but the food quality was great! We got a beef patty melt and the gumbo. Super friendly service, short wait time, and charming atmosphere. We didn’t get to try any desserts but they had a display of several…

Lauren (Rose)
★★★★2 years ago

Small cafe in the WWII offer grab and go and also a few hot items. Delicious desserts served here as well. Felt it was overpriced, but I mean touristy city and in a highly trafficked museum

John Hsieh
★★★★7 years ago

Wow, people are rating this place like a real restaurant... I don't know, but compared to themed restaurants inside themed parks, this place really wasn't that bad. I was really digging the decor and the staff was quite friendly. I came here for a quick refuel (of soda... it's…

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