Cancel

Open app

Search

The Drawing Board Cafe

2.3 (3 reviews)

The Drawing Board Cafe Photos

You might also consider

More like The Drawing Board Cafe

Recommended Reviews - The Drawing Board Cafe

Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
Yelp app icon
Browse more easily on the app
Review Feed Illustration

15 years ago

Helpful 5
Thanks 0
Love this 2
Oh no 0

14 years ago

Helpful 4
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0
Photo of E H.
0
1
0

14 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

You might also consider

Verify this business for free

People searched for Cafes 2,601 times last month within 15 miles of this business.

Verify this business

The Vintage

The Vintage

4.3(647 reviews)
2.3 mi•Irish Channel
•$$

The Vintage - New Orleans, LA…read more The Vintage on Magazine Street was our very first food stop in New Orleans, and it turned out to be a great way for my wife and me to start our trip. From the moment we walked in, I really liked the atmosphere. The place has a cool, relaxed New Orleans vibe with a little bit of an upscale café feel without being overly fancy. It's the kind of spot where you can come in, sit down, enjoy some good food and drinks, and just take your time. Of course, we couldn't come to New Orleans and not start things off with beignets! We decided to go with the Fancy Beignet Flight, which gave us a chance to try several different flavors. We got the raspberry, s'mores, and Chantilly. They came out looking almost too good to eat, covered in powdered sugar with all the different fillings and toppings. Almost... because we definitely ate them! They were warm, sweet, messy in the best possible way, and a fun introduction to our New Orleans food adventure. For my meal, I ordered the Italian Panini with the truffle Parmesan fries. The sandwich was packed with meat, cheese, and flavor. Looking at that cross-section, they definitely weren't being stingy with the fillings! The bread was toasted nicely, and everything worked well together. The truffle fries were another highlight. They had plenty of seasoning and Parmesan and paired perfectly with the sandwich. I also grabbed a small iced mocha, which went really well with the food and especially the beignets. One thing I really enjoyed about The Vintage was the atmosphere. The interior has a lot of character, from the marble tables and vintage-style flooring to the bar and pastry display. It feels like a place that belongs on Magazine Street. It was comfortable enough that we didn't feel rushed and could just enjoy being in New Orleans together. The service was good during our visit, and everything came together for a really enjoyable first meal in the city. Our bill came to around $48 after tax and tip for the two of us, and considering we had a sandwich, upgraded fries, drinks, and the beignet flight, I thought it was a good experience for the money. Most importantly, this place gave my wife and me a great start to our New Orleans trip. When your first stop includes a loaded Italian panini, truffle Parmesan fries, iced coffee, and a whole flight of beignets, you know the trip is starting off right! Definitely a place I would visit again. Great food, great atmosphere, and a great first taste of New Orleans. 5 stars from us!

The vintage serves up traditional beignets with powder sugar, cinnamon sugar and speciality…read morebeignets with special fillings. There are sitdown options and you can order to go. We ordered to go and got rained on. Towards the front there is a seating area that we stayed in to eat our beignets! Service was great. They call you from the counter when your order is ready however if they can't see you they'll surely find you. So you don't necessarily have to come up too many times if your order is taking a little longer (beignets are made to order)

Photos
The Vintage
The Vintage - More Bites

More Bites

The Vintage - Beignet Options

See all

Beignet Options

Cafe Du Monde - Beignets with hot chocolate

Cafe Du Monde

4.2(4.7k reviews)
4.0 mi•French Quarter
•$

I can't believe that I did not write a review before, maybe I did and it disappeared. Whatever the…read morecase, this place is an icon that literally every single person who visits New Orleans does or should visit. The lines can be long but if you time it right (like we did) you can walk right in and get a table. We arrived about 3pm and found a table immediately. The review starts and ends with beignets. In case you have not heard, they are outstanding. Once you can flag a server and place your order, they come out a few minutes later piping hot and smothered in powder sugar. It is hard to describe the pure delight of the first bite, quickly followed by a second and third (depending on your tolerance for really hot fried dough). Everyone loves them, as well they should. In October 2026 an order of 3 was $4.83. We got two orders for 3 people and they were gone before you knew it. If you have not been, you must. If you have, you know exactly what I am talking about.

So few places are cash only and it's good to know this is one of them. They know people rarely…read morecarry cash nowadays so they have their own ATM on site just in case. I was told this is one of the best places to get beignets! And I did enjoy them but I think I liked the frozen chicory coffee the best! My friend and I split an order of 3 beignets and each got a frozen chicory coffee for under $20. I liked the service which was super friendly-- our server chatted us up because he used to live in Cali where we were from. It was hot outside and this place has indoor/outdoor seating. We chose indoor to cool off from walking around outside. We chose to visit after our Natchez Jazz cruise which docked a short 5min walk away. I would say the beignets get really messy bc of the powdered sugar getting EVERYWHERE so I suggest having a napkin or two close by. I think beignets are best eaten right away while they're warm because I took some home on a plane after buying it at the airport and they were hard as a rock. I don't recommend. So if I'm ever back in NOLA, I need to come back!

Photos
Cafe Du Monde - Inside

Inside

Cafe Du Monde - Beignets (~$4) & Regular Cafe Au Lait (~$3)

Beignets (~$4) & Regular Cafe Au Lait (~$3)

Cafe Du Monde - Beignets and Coffee

See all

Beignets and Coffee

Riccobono’s Panola St. Cafe - French toast

Riccobono’s Panola St. Cafe

4.0(282 reviews)
1.1 mi•Fontainebleau
•$$

I wanted to get out of my neighborhood and try something new for brunch. I love eggs Benedict, so I…read morewas already enthusiastic once I checked out the menu. The restaurant is tucked away in a residential area and was much less chaotic than I'd expected for a Saturday brunch. When I walked in, there were 2-3 open spots at the bar, so I was seated quickly. I considered a few other dishes, but I was sold on the classic Benedict before I even walked in. I ordered the potatoes as a side. The eggs Benedict was on the smaller side, but it was just right for my appetite. The potatoes had good flavor without being overwhelming. The staff were friendly and attentive. I'd definitely go back.

I gave them 5 stars several years ago and I still give them 5 stars. I felt I needed to update my…read morereview because I still love this restaurant and it is still worth talking about. It is probably my top 3 breakfasts in the city and yes, I got another hot Irish coffee - which was just as delicious as it was a few years ago. It is perfect and you MUST try it! The service is always great, an at home feeling, laid back and genuine. They have many options on the menu including healthy breakfast items, which is what I needed a few months ago when we dined here. They also have their yummy, rich calroific options as well. So go crazy if you like. The ambience is true New Orleans, wooden floors, high ceilings, art on the walls, french doors, and great service I can't wait to come back and of course, I will get that Irish coffee!

Photos
Riccobono’s Panola St. Cafe
Riccobono’s Panola St. Cafe
Riccobono’s Panola St. Cafe - Outside

See all

Outside

Café Amelie - Pork chops and grits

Café Amelie

4.3(3.3k reviews)
3.9 mi•French Quarter
•$$

We had an absolutely exceptional dinner at Café Amélie tonight! With the recent rain, the usual…read morepotent French Quarter street smells were washed away, leaving the air beautifully fresh and the temperatures perfectly cool. Though pop-up showers were still lingering, my husband and I decided to take a gamble on courtyard dining--and I am so glad we did! Sheltered under the green umbrellas surrounded by historic brick walls, lush greenery, and rain-kissed citrus trees, the atmosphere was incredibly romantic and peaceful. The courtyard's intimate layout even brought a bit of extra magic to our evening. We sat near another wonderful couple (and their adorable daughter) and became fast friends, sharing laughs and conversation throughout the night. What truly anchored the experience, though, was the incredible service. The staff was remarkably personable, helpful, and welcoming. The dinner itself was excellent from start to finish, showcasing immense culinary skill across every dish. We started with the delicious brussels sprouts and a uniquely seasoned spring/summer gumbo that was unlike any version we've had before (oh, what I would give for the recipe). As for the entrées, the shrimp and grits were phenomenal, and the blackened catfish sandwich with a fresh salad was executed flawlessly...and the bread pudding was fantastic, too! It is rare to find an experience where top-tier hospitality, a breathtaking environment, and great food come together so (seemingly) effortlessly. Café Amélie is an absolute must-visit! We will be back.

We were walking around open to going anywhere for dinner and it was fairly early for dinner. We…read morecame across Cafe Amelie and it looked cute inside and was able to get sat right away. The host was extremely welcoming and friendly. Our server and helpers were over quickly to drop off waters and greet us. I ended up ordered the salmon. With it being so early and only one or 2 other tables besides my friend and me, the food did take longer to come out than I expected it to. Both of us did thoroughly enjoy what we got. The salmon was crispy on the outside with a nice sauce over it. We thought we'd have time to get dessert so we ordered a couple but that too took a very long time. We finally waved down our server to cancel and get the check since we had to be somewhere and he apologized and said their WiFi was going in and out so it could be that it was registering on the kitchen side. That may have explained why our entrees took too long. If it wasn't for the service and the food being great - I would not be thrilled about timing. We got there around 5:30p and had to leave by 7:15p so an almost 2 hours experience that probably could have been 1 hour.

Photos
Café Amelie - The dining room as we were leaving.

The dining room as we were leaving.

Café Amelie - Spring salad

Spring salad

Café Amelie - Thursday November 13, 2025 1:30 pm

See all

Thursday November 13, 2025 1:30 pm

The Drawing Board Cafe - cafes - Updated October 2026

Loading...
Loading...
Loading...