The Drift Inn Diner was the perfect place to stop for a quick treat while exploring Algiers Point. It has a laid-back, greasy-spoon neighborhood diner feel that fits the charm of the area, making it an easy place to pop into after walking around. I had the homemade butterscotch soft serve, and it was delicious. It's one of those simple desserts that ends up being surprisingly memorable. Service was extremely friendly as well. I went right during the lunch rush, and there can be a little bit of a wait as the tables in the restaurant fill up fast. That being said, if I'm ever here again, I'd love to try more of the food items on the menu. read more

The Drift Inn - Butterscotch ice cream - Diners Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

As an out of towner, this spot now feels like a must go to for me when visiting. It's homey decor, nostalgic seating, and incredibly kind waitresses are worth the trip on their own. The food is what makes this a hidden gem. The pickles are clearly brined there or somewhere very local, the shoe string fries are what you'd expect, the milkshakes are flavorful frothy drinkable comfort, and the burger...it deserves a whole paragraph by itself. That was by far one of the best burgers I've ever had in my life. The burger is made with clean ingredients and cherished simplicity. It features a nice house sauce that's tangy but light. It's made with love that you can taste with every bite. I told my partner "this is what food should taste like!" I'd come back in a heartbeat. read more

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A local restaurant in Algiers Point with a cute diner vibe. The Drift Inn is a fairly new restaurant in Algiers Point. They offer diner food options and ice cream which you can swing by and take to go! What finally got me here with the Chicken and Dumplings dish that they only had on Sundays after 4pm. I arrived a little early that day having of come from the ferry. So I got the burger while I waited for 4pm. The burger was decent, a match for a diner burger. The fries were fine as well, I do prefer mine crispy. The chicken and dumplings were worth the wait and brought back fond memories of this yummy dish. Service: I sat at the bar and was served by several staff members. They were all really nice. Outdoor Seating: They're not serving here yet but there is a good outdoor space Parking: plenty of street parking. read more

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Stopped in here on a hot day for some shakes, hot dogs and chili fries. Also added a couple of cool adult drinks. It was a perfect stop with delicious affordable food and excellent service in a 1950s themed diner. Highly recommend! read more

Had to come try the new kid in town! We arrived right at 5 p.m. on Sunday--good thing, because the place filled up fast, fast, fast! It's got a cute little diner atmosphere, a total change from the previous restaurant, and definitely more family-friendly. They're still on their soft-opening menu, but I started with the Gin & Celery--wow, what a combination! Hard to describe except that it truly tastes like celery. The gin isn't overpowering (which I liked). I'd love to try it again with a splash of tomato juice. Maybe I'll sneak some in. My son went for the burger and fries, while I chose the Tuna Melt with side salad. Not much commentary from him, but the burger disappeared quickly--always a good sign. I stole a fry--perfectly cooked, hot, and crunchy. The tuna melt was nicely toasted; the tuna salad is more on the savory side (I usually prefer sweeter), but that's just personal taste. The salad was a standout--baby greens in a delectable garlic vinaigrette. I'll definitely order the full House Salad next time. We wrapped things up with two ice-cream sundaes topped with chocolate sauce and adorable autumn sprinkles. Nice touch, Drift Inn! This place feels like it's going to be a great neighborhood addition. Welcome, Drift Inn--your local diners have been waiting for you! read more

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So glad Drift Inn is open for lunch now! We both got the lunch counter burger, me with cheese, and the matchstick fries. The Orange Juliet is the perfect memory of my mall experiences. Seamless service, didn't hurry us out when we hogged the table for almost 3 hours (I kept an eye on surrounding tables and the wait, so hope not too much of a jerk). He had a soft serve right before we left and was as happy as a kid. It was a really nice visit. read more

The Drift Inn - Orange Juliet - Diners Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Cute neighborhood diner! I visited The Drift Inn on a Saturday afternoon, there was a decent crowd inside. I sat at the counter and ordered a lunch counter burger with fries and a gin & celery to sip. The burger tasted flavorful, and the shoestring fries were crunchy! I ordered some of the dill ranch on the side to dip the fries, and it's really good! The gin & celery was also very nice. It didn't look like much, but it was strong! read more

The Drift Inn - Lunch Counter Burger - Diners Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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This is such a cool place! Great little throwback date spot, classic food that actually tastes like your mama made it. Take the ferry, walk around the neighborhood and make a night of it like I did! read more

Food & drinks were amazing. The decor is a cool diner vibe and the staff is super nice. Wish I had more time to go back and get another Irish shake . But you have to try the Celery Gin!! I rode the ferry over and was NOT disappointed. read more

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The service was great and the ambience was fun diner. I had the patty melt and the burger was tiny, size is a breakfast sausage patty, for some reason the grilled onions were served on the side. Nice place but I probably wouldn't go back. I am surprised by all the great reviews, I can't explain the discrepancy read more

What a great little place. The vibe is nice, the decor is cute and 1950s diner-y and the staff are lovely. I had a great patty melt (bread nice and crispy around the edges as it should be, patty nice and thin, lots of grilled onions, a very good sandwich) along with excellent shoestring fries. For me, fries need to be very thin. These are terrific. Hubs and my mother in law had the chicken and biscuit which is a Sunday special. Both of them liked it but said it was a little too salty. The piece de resistance was the soft serve ice cream at the end. They make their own mix for this and it's TERRIFIC. Sometimes soft serve can be a little icy, but this is creamy and very very smooth. The toppings (chocolate, strawberry and butterscotch) are all homemade and delicious. A great place! read more

Visiting Nola, we took the ferry to Algiers. Happened upon this diner. I had the loaded hash browns bowl and my wife had the wedge salad. Honestly, from first bite, it was obvious the food is truly homemade. My hash browns didn't come from a bag, but from a potato (imagine). Rootbeer float with homemade ice cream. Cute little spot. Vogue helped serve us and was great. Prices are comparable with the quality. If you walk around Algiers, stop for a unique drink, meal, or ice cream read more

Atmosphere transports you back to a classic 1950's dinner with its decor. Staff are friendly and attentive to all your needs and knowledge regarding menu items and always up for making recommendations. Stop on by and try this local Algiers Point gem! read more

The Drift Inn - The drift inn - Diners Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Very nice burger at a restaurant that had their act together!The burger was a simple high quality treat! The ground beef was delicious as well as the whole sandwich. Many of the item are made in house. Salad dressings ,ice cream.our server "Shanice was excellent and professional. Great personality and fun to speak with.Set as a 1950 's era place it's really cute! A delicious chocolate shake ended our meal! May have been the most delicious shake I ever had in 73 years! The whole experience was most outstanding!Highly recommended as a family owned place for fast ,good food by me. Lawrence Amedee read more

We got there like 25 minutes before closing, and they still let us sit and order. We ordered the deviled eggs and floats. Both were delicious. My sister said the eggs were the best she's ever had. We each ordered a different sandwich (the burger, patty melt, and grilled cheese). All were great. We came from TikTok, and it looked and felt exactly how the posts made it seem. The only thing we wished we could change was: there were very few modifications we could make like a true diner. And they should add a fried chicken option and shakes to the menu. We will be back! read more

We had grilled ham and cheese sandwiches that were good and not skimpy. The grilled chicken was also tasty. The stand out was the side salad with the chicken sandwich. Not iceberg but baby romaine with a light vinaigrette. I don't have high expectations for salads and this is memorable. Soft serve ice cream made with their own recipe. Friendly, quick service. Highly recommended. read more

This is a top Go- To spot for us, a little something for everyone! One of the Top Burgers I've had in New Orleans, the Lunch Counter Burger, is a must order. Pair this with a Root Beer Float made with yummy Soft Serve and you've just put the icing on the cake. The atmosphere is friendly and comfortable with an attentive staff wanting to see their patrons enjoy themselves. Have to mention the location. Located in Historic Algiers Point, a treasure of a neighborhood that deserves a walk about. Worth a visit and then a return visit! read more

It's so good, the burger is my favorite and they even have a soft serve happy hour. Must go read more

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