This place was super cute and the coffee was great! I also had their gelato (cherry) and macaroons…read more(pistachio) both were good.

Gelato and fine patisserie in an elegant setting, what a delight…read more Visited for an afternoon snack and we had some coffee and. Pistachio raspberry tart. It was so beautiful and delicate it was a shame to dig into it. Very delicious and skillfully crafted. Friendly and considerate service.

Excellent croissant breakfast sandwich. That's exactly how the scrambled eggs should be prepared…read morewith the proper flavor and texture! The almond croissant was even better. Delicious and beautiful latte. The price is right. Great service too. There is plenty of seating in the light-filled space. I did not venture to the patio out back, but there is seating there too.

Croissant D'Or Patisserie is located in the former home of Angelo Brocato's ice cream parlor…read more Angelo Brocato moved to a new location but its name is still in the tile on the floor at the entrance. This French bakery offers authentic pastries, hand-made croissants, brunch fare, & espresso drinks. The high-ceilings, white tile, and marble tabletops emit a European café vibe. There is also a charming courtyard if you want to soak in some sunshine. I first learned about this bakery when staying at the Hotel Villa Convento across the street. They served their buttery rich croissants as part of their continental breakfast. (I'm not sure if they still do.) Now that I have a house in the Quarter, I take a morning stroll over here to pick up croissants to take home. The butter croissants are a bargain at $3.50. I also love the chocolate & almond (both are $3.95 each), as well as the crisp & flaky Palmiers & delicate Almond Florentines. When I have guests, I bring them back a Ham & Cheese Croissant - a bargain at $5.50. They always ask me to bring another the next day.

This is a Cute little bakery and coffee spot hidden away downtown just a few blocks from the…read moreconvention center. We discovered this place quite by accident and it was a nice surprise. The service here is fast and they have a small selection of coffees and pastries that were perfect for our grab and go needs. I highly recommend if you're in the area and don't want to deal with busier places that make you wait forever for a cup of coffee.

We always love coming here! One of my FAVORITE places. Their grits and cupcakes are always SOO…read moredelicious. I finally tried their coffee and it was amazing as well (I usually get a cocktail). The barista/bartender guy always does a great job and knows all about that days flavors of cupcakes. As always, will definitely be back!

Ordered a mini sized birthday cake online to be delivered to my hotel. Process was super easy and…read moreconvenient. I even had to call the day of delivery to update my room number and it wasnt a problem at all! The delivery was slightly late but it didn't bother our plans for the evening. The cake looked like the sample photo on the site. Flavour was great, icing slightly thicker than my liking but still tasty!

I have been meaning to leave a review of Cream for weeks! I got my partner's gluten free birthday…read morecake from them, and it was absolutely beautiful and delicious! The presentation alone made the surprise priceless, and the taste was even more amazing. I would absolutely recommend Cream. I can't wait to have a reason to order another cake! Due to COVID, logistics of pickup could have been difficult, but the owner went above and beyond to meet me at a convenient spot on my route to my partner's house to get the cake to me.

Our experience at Brennans was amazing from start to finish. The staff made our anniversary feel…read morespecial with complimentary champagne, setting the tone for a great night. The ambiance was elegant and welcoming, and every dish was flavorful and beautifully presented. A standout was the Banana Foster,rich, perfectly balanced, and easily one of the best we've had. Service was attentive and thoughtful throughout, including a surprise appetizer that made the evening even more memorable. Overall, everything was exceptional. We'll definitely be back and highly recommend Brennans for a special night out.

Brennan's NOLA…read more Bucket list place for me to eat at and was so excited I was able to! Classic NOLA decor, classy waiters, outstanding food. All of this makes it more than a meal, it makes it an experience. I was very excited to see a wine tasting menu! That warm bread is a welcomed beginning treat. The tasting menu consisted of oysters, Louisiana BBQ Lobster, Redfish, Duck and the Snickers for dessert. All had amazing flavors and the wines were paired perfectly. The lobster, fish and duck were prepared divinely and how they should be! I had the dessert later on that night at my hotel because when you're at the home of Banana's Foster thats what you have for dessert! Loved the presentation and story when it comes to this dish. Get the reservation and get to Brennan's on your next trip to NOLA!

Just a little review update for my beloved Effervescence, one of my top five woman-owned businesses…read morein NOLA, as we close out WHM. It's my favorite splurge in town, so when my birthday weekend rolled around, this is where I chose to spend it... with a vegan cheese wheel (the dates that come with should be eaten at the same time as the cheese and you'll feel like you're eating some caramelized magic. And when Mardi Gras Day rolled around a couple weeks later, as per my tradition, we had brunch here. Their legendary popcorn is the stuff of the gods and paired with champagne, I can't think of a better breakfast of champions. Thank you, Effervescence for all your greatness.

I was very pleased with my experience at Effervescence. The Champagnes were exceptionally well…read morepriced (less than 2x retail), which was a pleasant surprise. They were out of quite a few bottles, but there was still a wide selection. The service was very thoughtful, with the owner serving most of the tables herself. She was even kind enough to give us free glasses of Champagne while our bottle cooled. You will feel cared for here. The real standout though was the food. We had caviar topped deviled eggs, caviar serving, and a wheel of deliciously melted cheese. Everything was gorgeously presented and Instagram worthy. The deviled eggs were incredible. My sister said they were one of the best things she's eaten and she's not a fan of deviled eggs. The caviar was great (of course). The cheese was also excellent and included dates that were remarkably good. The ambiance is very cute. Simple and clean aesthetics that are refined but lightly adorned. This is my 7th time visiting NOLA, and Effervescence is now one of my favorite places in NOLA.

Great happy hour menu for both food and drinks. Bartenders are awesome. In town for a few days but…read morecame back for seconds.

Really wonderful, top quality restaurant. We originally had dinner reservations, but we ended up…read morecoming in early for happy hour, and watching their bartending master Sheila make up a huge array of craft cocktails; incredibly impressive. I had the R'evolution which was beautiful and delicious, and my husband had their classic sazerac. We ordered a half dozen of their red oysters on the half shell, which were so fresh and incredible; a dozen fried oysters which were really unique and delicious. We each tried a crab beignet - rich, but good, and the hot crab claws - beautifully presentation and very flavorful. Loved the ambiance; will definitely return!

Bakery items were fresh and beautifully decorated. The flavors are on point and I would definitely…read morerecommend this to anyone with a sweet tooth. It does not disappoint!

I had caramel apple cupcake, bourbon apple tart and 4 shots of espresso…read more Was ok nothing special for the price. I paid over $30 for this. Aesthetically it's amazing very glittery but it just wasn't outstanding taste wise. Cupcake definitely wasn't the freshest almost dry but not quite yet. It's my birthday so I would have loved my espresso in a ceramic cup but wasn't offered and I didn't want to rock the boat. Don't get me wrong the ladies at the counter are nice enough but as a consumer it's disappointing.

If you're seeking a spot that will absolutely deliver on every aspect of the dining experience for…read morea special occasion, an impressive night out, or a splurge-worthy meal, Restaurant August will not disappoint. For our fourth wedding anniversary, we chose the four-course menu and had a true five-star experience. From the amuse-bouche to the final case of sweet treats after dinner, every presentation and flavor was exceptional. Restaurant August excels at hospitality, and the dining room's warm tones create an inviting atmosphere, especially after sunset when the chandeliers and candlelight begin to glow. We also appreciated how thoughtfully the wines by the glass paired with the menu options. Honestly, we struggled to choose a favorite dish because every course was memorable and beautifully executed! Thank you, Restaurant August, for such a wonderful evening celebrating our anniversary. We will absolutely recommend this restaurant for years to come and hope to return again someday.

We were excited to dine at Restaurant August on Monday, our first visit. They are celebrating their…read more25th anniversary this year, which made the experience feel even more special. The setting is stunning. A beautiful open dining room inside a historic building. While we waited in the bar for our guests to arrive, it was clear this was a polished operation. The service team carried themselves with a level of sophistication you don't see everywhere. We chose the four course tasting menu, where each course offers three options. With four of us dining, we ordered every option and doubled up on one we thought deserved a larger portion. First Course Tuna Crudo Wagyu Beef Tartare Grilled Gulf Shrimp Second Course Gnocchi "Black and Blue" Crawfish Tartlet Diver Scallop Third Course Irodori Wagyu Manhattan Strip Snapper Pontchartrain Dry-Aged Duck Breast Fourth Course Tarte à la Bouille Hummingbird Cake After Dinner Mint Course after course, the food was outstanding. Creative, beautifully presented, and packed with flavor. The only item we would not order again was the After Dinner Mint dessert. It leaned a bit too heavily on the mint. The wine list is impressive. We ended up ordering three bottles over the course of the evening and enjoyed each one. One issue kept this from being a perfect experience. The third course, our entrée, took 46 minutes to arrive, compared to about 15 minutes between the earlier and later courses. There was no proactive communication from our server. I had to flag her down to ask, and was told it was on the way. That delay stretched our evening by close to 30 minutes, and there was no acknowledgment or effort to make up for it. If I'm scoring it, the food is a 5 out of 5 without question. The service, because of that lapse, was closer to a 3. I'll meet in the middle and give Restaurant August a 4 overall. Even with that hiccup, this was one of the best meals we've ever had in New Orleans.

Had a tasting menu reservation at Emeril's last night. The food was absolutely excellent--every…read morecourse was thoughtful and well-executed. That said, service was extremely slow. We were told to expect about two hours, but the meal stretched to over three hours. We eventually had to ask for dessert to be boxed just to leave, and even that took another 30 minutes. Overall: incredible food, but the pacing seriously needs improvement.

"Step right this way, your Chef's Counter seats are ready... and you're in luck. Chef Emeril is…read morecooking tonight at the station right in front of you!" The year was 1997... Emeril was bursting onto the TV scene as a national phenomenon... and my first visit to Emeril's would be followed by many others over the years. New Orleans... Las Vegas... Orlando (many times). They were always terrific. Yet none were quite like my recent visit to the "new" Emeril's experience, featuring a rebuilt dining room, an elevated tasting menu only, and now directed by Emeril's uber-talented son, E.J. Lagasse. The room is beautiful, everyone's dressed to match the refined atmosphere, and when the reservation advised to "allow 3.5 hours for the full dining experience", they meant it! It's a six-course powerhouse dinner, and the listed dishes are just the start. Endless surprises come from all directions, with multiple servers bringing all sorts of delights from start to finish. Many pay homage to classic New Orleans dishes, such as a bite-sized barbecue shrimp tart, or a seafood almondine. As you dine, it's fascinating to watch the entire open kitchen right through clear floor-to-ceiling glass, with E.J. supervising it all at the pass, as he and his team prepare every morsel meticulously. Just a few of the dishes I enjoyed... The Smoked Salmon Cheesecake - Petrossian Kaluga Caviar, Dill Oyster Stew - Herbsaint Cream, Foie Gras, Hon-Shimeji Mushrooms Trout Almondine - Green Beans, Potato Red Snapper & Scallop - Kaluga Caviar, Smoked Chicken, Radicchio Boudin - Collard Greens, Hamhock, Creole Jus Gras White Sand Homestead Duck - Beets, Kumquat, Fennel SnoBall, Banana Cream Pie, Caramel As my meal came to a close, I was blown away when E.J. came out and we had a nice chat for five minutes or so. What a talented, funny and kind young man. And hats off to his remarkable team, led by Emilie Van Dyke - Chef de Cuisine; Riley McDonnell - Executive Sous Chef; and Charlie Jarrett - Sous Chef. Overall, I'd say perfect food, perfect wine-pairing, perfect service. Emeril's deserves their 2 Michelin stars. I cannot recommend it highly enough for a special occasion dinner.