Layah and Beverly deserve a hat doff for how well they ran the Silver Whistle Cafe last Thursday morning. Those two ladies did it all: took orders, rang up customers, served, made coffee, tended the guests, refilled water -- everything. Wow! Great employees at this bustling, lovely cafe. I loved everything about the Silver Whistle Cafe: the picture window facing St. Charles Street, the peacock feathers in a vase, the Cuban coffee, the creamy stone ground grits served in a jar with eggs and cheese, the butter and jam served with a chocolate croissant. We breakfasted here on our last day of a six-day trip to Louisiana, Mississipi, and Alabama, and Silver Whistle Cafe wins for best breakfast, hands down. read more

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Really hard to find a sub par coffee spot in NOLA, the Silver Whistle Café falls right in line and does NOT disappoint! Plenty of seating along with the fast and friendly service we've come to expect from most venues in NOLA! Located just inside the Pontchartrain Hotel Lobby, very cozy and welcoming atmosphere that compliments a wide variety of breakfast sandwiches and pastries. read more

Silver Whistle Café - Inside the Silver Whistle - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Staying at Hotel Tonnelle which is a very charming place and looked for a cafe for breakfast within walking distance (.1mile) Menu is simple but covers quite well. Had the Sausage,egg and cheese brioche with a creole honey mustard. Yes it was very soft warm and tasty. Egg was prepared as ordered, medium. Cappuccino which comes with 3 shots and added a dash of caramel. This place will hit all your craving spots! read more

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Fantastic breakfast, friendly staff. So glad that I took some time before a meeting to enjoy a terrific meal. Highly recommend the grits and scrambled eggs cup. read more

Sincerely love this place I go every Saturday and Sunday. The staff are great and they remember their usuals. Also the food is prepared to order their egg sandwich is my favorite breakfast. Great studying or breakfast date spot read more

Silver Whistle Café - peppermint mocha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Hidden coffee shop in the lobby of a hotel. They had plenty of seating and everything is so affordable! I got the dirty horchata ($4.50) ice latte and it was so flavorful and strong. Honestly best latte I've had in a while. My friends also enjoyed their drinks ($3-4). The service was quick and friendly. Would highly recommend for affordable good coffee read more

Silver Whistle Café - Dirty horchata ice latte, cold brew coffee, soy milk latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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The barista and checkout lady were not very polite. When asked if they had decaf coffee at their coffee shop. The cashier rolled her eyes and said no (like it was beneath her to have to answer that). The barista then came back and offered decaf expresso which I declined. Paid $10 for 2 coffee that was not worth the time or the attitude read more

The food was good. The atmosphere was fun with all the antiques to look at. By far the best coffee I had in New Orleans. The service was exceptional! read more

They make perfect eggs. A couple of times I just got eggs and a croissant. I was amazed at how perfect the yolks were done. Fast service. Charming ambiance in a historic hotel. A nice way to start the day. read more

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A small classic breakfast cafe, it was very wonderful and the staff were informative and kind. The food was on point very delicious and not very heavy on the stomach. The cafe was quaint and beautiful! read more

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Sandwich was simple, but had a burst of flavor with some delicious garlic aioli! The grits were so creamy, perfectly seasoned, I wanted to eat two helpings but I was so full!! Also a delicious cappuccino and a beautiful little space. It's in a historic hotel in towns and it's absolutely perfect and quaint. The team of staff was very attentive and friendly, I appreciate so much that the manager (I think) came to speak to us directly !! I saw the eggs Benedict all over Yelp and that's what I was looking forward to, he explained some changes; and I found a delicious alternative! Definitely a place to stop by on your way through New Orleans! read more

Silver Whistle Café - broken yolk sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Everything was great! The food is scrumptious. The service is efficient & pleasant. The price is competitive. The ambiance is relaxed. We highly recommend Silver Whistle Café. read more

The Silver Whistle Café, inside the Pontchartrain Hotel. One of my family's favorite breakfast spots. Convenient location, right off St Charles Street, excellent food, excellent service. Being a breakfast spot, there is a limited menu and limited hours, sadly, 7am to 11am. So you need to be a morning person (shudder!) to enjoy their delicious breakfasts. For what the Silver Whistle Café is, Five-Star food and Seven-Star service. read more

Silver Whistle Café - The Silver Whistle Café, inside the Pontchartrain Hotel. Convenient location, excellent food. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

The wonderful food and great service is complemented by the owner's practice of employing interns, many if not all are foreign students. They are learning the ropes of hospitality management alongside experienced locals. Though I only got carry out the three times I visited, the ambience of the coffee shop, located in a 1930s hotel, was very interesting: primarily period comic artwork. Convenient to the Charles Street Streetcar, and next to the Wyndham Avenue Plaza hotel (where I was staying). read more

The pastries are a highlight here. One of the best pan au chocolates I've had in a really long time. Coffee is ok, but the service shines here. From the host to the baristas to the wait staff, everyone was always so kind and amenable. I really appreciated their positivity in the early AM. read more

This place was less than a block from our hotel and I am glad it was. We enjoyed the classic New Orleans breakfast of eggs, bacon, toast and grits a few times. It hit the spot. The grits were the best I have ever had, the bacon was crispy and the rest just hit the spot. The coffee and chai were also delicious. We were always getting ours to go, but the cafe is in a delightful old building that has been tastily restored. read more

The staff were courteous and polite, but seemed to be a bit rushed with the number of clients. The menu had recently changed, so I could not order the items that I had intended to based on what was posted online. What I did order (for takeout) was very good and at a decent price. Overall I recommend the Silver Whistle Cafe'. read more

Delicious breakfast and charming restaurant. Only open for breakfast. Staff went out of their way to accommodate special requests and substitutions. read more

Very cool cafe about 2 blocks from the hotel I stayed at for a short first weekend in NOLA. We had a large group of us and had planned to meet here for breakfast in the morning. The location is right in the Garden District off of Charles Street so I was worried about a long wait, but looks like NOLA Saturday mornings are a little "sleepier" that I had anticipated (that or we just really lucked out). First come, first serve seating. You can also walk up to the counter and order to-go breakfast (quick coffee, etc). It actually worked out perfect since there were about 8 of us and there is a 10-top round table in the front corner... I'm sure it could seat a couple of 2-3 people parties as a communal table, but for our experience, we claimed it as our own. Our server was super nice and took really good care of us. I know larger parties tend to be more difficult, but she made it look easy... even gave us some tips about public transport when she saw us trying to buy day passes on our phones. The menu isn't that big, but you will want to order ALL OF IT. I settled on the Benedict. The other advantage of a larger group, is you can see the other dishes people order... and then start having FOMO. It's all good, I thought my choice was the right one, but it seems like everyone was super happy with the food they received. I highly recommend stopping and hanging out here... even look up at the ceiling! You can tell the building has been here a while. read more

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I was really excited about this spot, great location inside a historic hotel. Breakfast menu is small but sufficient. They also have a variety of coffee offerings include espresso, lattes, etc. My mother and I ate here on a Tuesday morning. It was NOT busy and they had 3 ladies working the front. What rates them 3 stars is the fact that it took them 20+ minutes to make my latte and deliver it to the table. My food ended up coming out before the latte and the chef ended up making it himself. I don't know what the other 2 ladies were doing but they definitely weren't organized. Extremely irritating for something that can be made in less than 2 minutes. Really ruined the experience for me. I recommend the food but bring your own coffee!! read more

Silver Whistle Café - To go orders. Love the decor and atmosphere. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

I loved this quick breakfast spot. It's seat yourself and is just off an older hotel. The food was great and compliments on the creamy grits and fresh jam. read more

Silver Whistle Café - Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Great coffee in first floor of Pontrachain hotel... service is terrific and easy spot for a quick pick me up.

I highly recommend the Silver Whistle Cafe inside the Pontchartrain Hotel. It's not far from most walking tours in the Garden District. We stopped in during the week around 9 am and were able to get seated within 10 minutes. The cafe is very nice with an old-world charm. Their breakfast menu is small, but that's a good thing. I tried the NOLA Breakfast with eggs, bacon, and grits. Not a big grits fan, but these were actually delish! And don't miss out on the blueberry muffin - so good. The espresso and cappuccino were excellent as well. The vibe's cozy and the staff are super nice. Can't wait to go back next time I'm in New Orleans. read more

Most of the Popular Dishes listed in Yelp are no longer available at Silver Whistle. They've scaled back drastically: they don't even have 2% milk, just whole. What they have is adequate and better than the food from a 7 Eleven, but the attempt to do the bare minimum is seen in every choice. I don't usually give a review at all if it's below 4 stars (the world doesn't need more haters), but the previous Yelp reviews and item mentions would leave too many people misinformed of the changes for me not to say something. Other than that, the place is at least kind of cute. read more

Cute little brunch cafe on St. Charles off of Jackson. Variety of coffees, teas, juices along with a menu from oatmeal, yogurt parfait, pecan waffles to savory plates from Benedict's and breakfast po boys. Variety of tasty baked goods from muffins (get the blueberry) and savory biscuits. Reasonable prices, good service. read more

Had the chance to check out Silver Whistle while I had a meeting inside the hotel not too long ago. I found out they actually have a curated breakfast menu and although I arrived more in the afternoon, they do offer Bayou Bar's lunch menu which I thought was pretty cool. I grabbed an iced coffee which was a pleasant surprise as they offer Revelator coffee. I'll definitely be back to grab a breakfast knowing they offer a bruleed grapefruit. (my guilty fave brunch item) read more

Decent little breakfast joint. Very tasty breakfast sandwich and the accompanying grits were dynamite. Quaint decor, with a chill vibe. Service was polite and attentive. read more

A wonderful breakfast experience in a beautifully restored hotel. All the food and baked goods are prepared with great care. Eggs Benedict has wonderful homemade biscuit base. Almond Croissant is the best I've had anywhere in the US. Cloth napkin makes experience really classy. Blueberry muffin tastes like your Gramma made it just for you. They heat the baked goods in a high temp oven behind the counter...makes a huge difference in the taste. Highly recommended! read more

Silver Whistle Café - The BEST Almond Croissant I've ever had and the legendary blueberry muffin - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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The breakfast sandwich is amazing. Lattes hit the spot. Staff is very friendly as well. Overall great experience.

The food gets 4 stars but the inconsistent service and inconsistent prices knocked down the rating. It's a shame, truly. I'm staying at the Ponchartrain for the week and had breakfast here two days in a row but one day the price for the NOLA breakfast I paid what was listed on the menu (for two breakfasts and coffee was $28) but the next morning I ordered the exact same thing minus the chai latte and it was $22 for my breakfast. The chai latte was delicious. The potatoes are so flavorful! The NOLA breakfast with a side salad instead of a biscuit which shouldn't cost $22. Point being... the food was great! The service is slow and beware if you don't order the food exactly how it comes. I never thought ordering a side of salad would be so difficult or expensive. read more

Silver Whistle Café - NOLA Breakfast with a salad in place of biscuit. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Very disappointed in the eggs, grits and blood orange juice. They do brew a good cup of coffee. I will not be making a second visit to this restaurant. Given the outstanding food at the Pontchartrain's dinner restaurant, Jack Rose, I expected more from its breakfast cafe, the Silver Whistle. read more

This is a nice little cafe. It looks more like a Tea House, but has a decent breakfast menu. I had the Breakfast Po Boy and potatoes, delicious! The potato's were cooked crisp wIth garlic, onions, and a little bell peppers. It was heavenly. We'll come again soon. read more

Silver Whistle Café - Breakfast Po Boy - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

The positivity of our server was absolutely contagious and set the tone for our entire day. And that was only the start, the other server on duty stopped by and was just as wonderful. The food was AMAZING. Those grits will be the grits all future grits will be compared to. They asked me how I liked my bacon and nailed it. Now when someone asks how I'll take my bacon, I'll just say "I'll take it Silver Whistle". I couldn't have asked for more from our visit. We will be back tomorrow morning! read more

We stopped in for breakfast and I got the broken egg sandwich, which was delicious. I was born and raised in the southeast US and the grits are the best I have ever eaten in my life hands down, no competition! Light, fluffy, and flavorful- not gummy or soupy. Just perfect. read more

Get the blueberry muffin! Hey you get the blueberry muffin! Oh yea get the blueberry muffin! So good didnt get a pic. The breakfast poboy was perfect! read more

Silver Whistle Café - Breakfast Poboy sausage cheese and eggs sausage taste house made good asf! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Very friendly service. Delicious Benedict. Hash browns wonderfully crispy on the outside and soft inside. Would definitely eat here again. read more

Silver Whistle Café - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Fan-effing-tastic! As in, I really have no words...well, I have SOME words... My sister, bestie, and I brunched there this week and fell in love. Tucked warmly into the Pontchartrain hotel, this adorable spot (with art I'm obsessed with) was super yummy. Blueberry muffins; excellent. Breakfast cocktails (every last one of them); excellent. Service by Nino (who made my morning with coffee placed in front of me immediately); excellent. They have lots of options for entrees including healthy options (fruit/oatmeal/yogurt), but I dove right in for the decadent. If you only eat one more benedict before you die, make it the Pontchartrain Benedict! They use a super fluffy biscuit and siracha hollandaise which makes the dish. The potatoes are off the chain...and I don't even like breakfast potatoes;). We also tried the pimento cheese omelet (yummy) and the arugula salad has this light dressing I'm addicted to and have to figure out how to replicate. It really was a wonderful morning meal; I cannot wait to go back! But that Benedict though... read more

Silver Whistle Café - The art is on the mugs too - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

We walked over here after checking out from our Air BnB. I wanted eggs Benedict and per yelp they do have them here. The decor is really neat love the old rusty feel. It's located right at the entrance of Pontchartrain Hotel. I ordered the Pontchartrain Benedict which was the biscuit, poached eggs, ham, sriracha hollandaise. I ordered hollandaise sauce on the side. The sauce does have a kick to it since they do add sriracha to but it was awesome. My hubby ordered the NOLA Breakfast which consist of choice of eggs, bacon, ham or sausage, grits or hash browns, biscuit or toast. The grits were great. We definitely didn't go wrong stopping here. read more

If I could give this little coffee shop 10 stars, I would! Nestled in the corner of the beautiful Hotel Pontchartrain, it ticks every box. Ambiance, very cute. Plus the hotel is so pretty. The people working there are super friendly! Just so SO nice. The breakfast sandwiches, pastries, mochas, and chai lattes? All crazy good. But y'all...the almond croissant? Transportive. Yes. That good. I'm going to say rivals anything I've had in France. It is now the bar against which all future almond croissants shall be judged! read more

This place was a 5 star pre pandemic. Now their menu has changed and I'd say it's a 4 star just because if the lack of sone of their older options. But their grits are out of this world. Fast, clean, and friendly read more