I have been coming to New Orleans for years-love visiting the French Quarter! And somehow I've never heard of this place. This was my best friend's first time to NOLA, and she wanted to try this place out. I have no idea how she found it, but I'm so glad she did! 1. Vampires theme is awesome! We went during the day so there was some sunlight inside, but it is mostly dark and mysterious. We also received vampire bite temporary tattoos with our check-which we loved!! 2. Food was great! We came for a light lunch and shared the pork belly appetizer and a slice of purple velvet cake. They were running out of some desserts, but our waitress was nice and let us claim a slice of cake when we sat down. 3. Drinks! The cocktail list is an assortment of blood types. Additionally you could get a bloodbag in either a sangria or pink lemonade flavor. My friend got the Fangria blood bag and I got the O+ cocktail. So creative and delicious! When we were done with the meal and drinks, my friend ordered the tea leaf reading. It was cool but not what I expected. Essentially you receive a QR code to read your leaves once you finish your tea. My friend's future looks bright so we can't complain, but there are probably better tea reading options in the French Quarter. I enjoyed the vampire cafe. I would come back to show more people, but I'm not sure I would come back alone. The novelty might be lost on me if I came alone, but it would be nice to share it with someone else who loves vampires! read more

We had a wonderful time at the vampire cafe! Luka (or luca) was the best vampire ever and gave fantastic recommendations!! We drank B-, O-, and two chocolate martinis recommended by our fantastic vampire server. The food was great as well, between the smoked gator appetizer and the Dracula burger was cooked to perfection!! We are locals and will definitely be returning, they even gave us vampire bite temporary tats and a card for a speakeasy on bourbon! read more

Vampire Cafe - O- in the front and B- in the back - Cafes Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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There are meals you politely chew through, and then there are meals that brand themselves into your memory like a scar you're proud of. The Vampire Café is the latter--New Orleans excess with teeth. The elephant garlic? The single hottest plate I have ever ordered in my life. Served blistering, molten, a culinary dare wrapped in foil. You crack it open and the aroma hits you like incense in a cathedral--holy, sinful, irresistible. Spread across bread, it melts into velvet and leaves you wondering why you've wasted years pretending garlic was just a side act. This is garlic as a headliner, garlic as seduction. And then the steak--bloody, seared, and to die for. The kind of steak that feels like it belongs in a vampire novel, served under candlelight while someone plays harpsichord in the next room. Tender enough to make you pause mid-bite, wondering if this is food or sorcery. The theme could have been cheesy--but it isn't. This is New Orleans, where myth and appetite make love in the streets. Sit here long enough and Anne Rice's Interview with the Vampire stops being fiction and starts to feel like dinner theater. You half-expect Louis to brood over his red wine while Lestat laughs too loudly in the corner. It's theatrical, it's indulgent, and it's damn delicious. Come for the vampires, stay for the garlic and steak, and leave with the smug satisfaction that you've just survived the most decadent meal in the French Quarter. Five stars. Even Dracula would make a reservation. read more

This is a super cute cafe that attracted us due to its blood bag drinks! They are $15 a pop but dangerously tasty and very Instagrammable, so we weren't mad! The lady that greeted us when we entered was so full of energy and welcoming. We loved her so much!! We both got the second drink available for the blood bag and loved it. I don't remember exactly what it was but I think it was like blueberry lemonade with vodka? Something similar lol. It was super refreshing and had us feeling nice halfway through it! read more

Vampire Cafe - Cafes Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

A friend really wanted to come here, and they showed vegetarian options, with modifications that could be made vegan. We came in a Friday night. It was packed and very loud to where you had to yell so that the others in our group could hear. I went to order asking if the vegetarian curry could be made vegan, and our waitress response was "You're in Louisiana, nothing is vegan. There's only one restaurant that is vegan and it's "old" and far away." She didn't offer to check with the chef. I'm sure the chef could've made the curry and a salad vegan, but with her attitude, I was over talking with her, and I just got a drink. My friends said the food was good, and the drink I had (O-) was decent, but the service was one of the worst I've experienced. read more

Incredibly special place!!! The vibe is very New Orleans... Amazing service, food and unique experience. read more

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Service was not great. Our waitress was very rushed and did not want to answer questions. They were out of blood bags which is why we went and out of the dinner one of us was going to order and we were seated at 6:30pm. What we did eat was very good though. read more

I recently stopped in here on a trip to New Orleans for a drink and snack if you would. I ordered the B- and it was strong and delicious. the service here was impeccable! Our waiter was attentive and friendly. The decor was very on theme. While I was there it seemed like a mix of tourists and locals. We also ordered some potatoes and man alive were they covered in garlic. I love garlic and I love potatoes but a vampire wouldn't have gotten within 5 miles of me after eating them lol. Very cool place to stop in. read more

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Phenomenal deviled eggs and the shrimp and grits -- recommended by Zack. Zack was absolutely amazing and provided awesome service. read more

Vampire Cafe - Deviled eggs - Cafes Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

This place is really more about the hype than the actual food. The blood bag drinks were decent but nothing amazing. The blood bags are cute. The waitress was excellent. The food was mediocre. The deviled eggs were ok, pork belly was ok, the steak was bland, mashed potatoes were ok, and Brussels sprouts were too sweet for me. It's a cute place and I mean who doesn't like vampires, right? But now that we've tried it out I don't see us going back anytime soon. Maybe just to sit at the bar and have some drinks. read more

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There was no waiting. Our group was quickly seated and drink order taken. The brunch menu consisted of Shrimp n' Frits, Chicken & Waffles, and a Bacon Breakfast Burger. Also had an Alagator Po Boy which was unique and had an almost chicken taste. Brunch offered a bright view of all Vampire decor with amazing service. Our group really enjoyed the vampire bite tattoos. Would love to see this place at night. read more

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I had booked the monthly tea reading vampire high tea. It sounded like a great event and I expected it to be for $95 per person. This event was disappointing. We arrived at our scheduled time and no one addressed us for quite a while. We finally sat down and our waitress was all over the place and clearly needed some help. We were offered a cocktail with the package, but they were out of the one I chose (pear Bellini). We were given a cup of tea, choice between 2 types. Then the snacks came out. The cutest part was the fudge shaped like bats. Nothing else about this event was vampire themed. The souvenir cups were nothing special... I figured they would have bats on them.... Nope. Nothing special. The yea leaf reading portion was quite annoying and they did not do a good job assisting on how that should work. Moral of the story. Don't bother with the high tea. Go to this place to get a blood bag and move on with whatever your other plans are. read more

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We sat at the bar and loved our bartender Zach! Came here with my mom and her longtime BFF (who is also a bartender) and they kept saying how impressed they were with our service , good vibes all around. we ordered the baked brie and Zach gave us lotsa extra bread :) I love this city so much read more

Food was amazing! Service top notch. Great restaurant with a creative menu. Highly recommend read more

Vampire Cafe - Cafes Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Great service and drinks. The Vampire Cafe is conveniently located about half way down Royal. We enjoy stopping by while in the French Quarter. read more

Love love the Vampire Cafe. The food was one of our favorites on our short trip to NOLA. Super memorable!!! Definitely on the top of my to-do list for vampire lovers visiting New Orleans. First, I want to recommend to put your name down when you aren't so hungry. Wait times tend to be a little long, you can also call to ask how long their wait time is as well. They'll shoot you a text when your table is ready. Makes it more convenient to walk around (lots to see in the area!) while you're waiting. The ambiance is like no other. It feels like you're in a spooky dungeon! So cool!! The employees here are so so sweet and kindhearted here, too. Our server went above and beyond taking our photos and helping us with whatever we needed. So sweet Blood bags are a must! Definitely add to the experience. They've got alcoholic and non alcoholic blood bags but we noticed the non alcoholic bags tend to run out towards the end of the night. Not a problem, just something to be aware of in case you or your party are non-drinkers. Might want to plan a trip earlier in the day. As far as food goes, the alligator po boy was my favorite thing I had during my entire trip. The alligator was seasoned to perfection. Never had it before! Don't knock it till you try it. I'm from SoCal and I've never seen alligator on a restaurant menu so it was a must try for me. Parents loved their steak and my brother got a burger but dug in before I could get a picture. He loved it too, and he's picky! Overall, I'd 100% go back if I'm ever visiting again, and it's something I recommend everyone to experience at least once! Such a fun and spooky place. read more

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Such a cool place!! We saw it on TikTok for the sangria blood bags and they were so fun to drink and tasted good. The service was nice and the bartender was super cool and talkative. He was super nice and gave us vampire bite tattoos! lol The inside is very calm and lowkey. We will definitely come again when we are in New Orleans!! read more

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The food and service were okay. You gotta check out the IV blood bags if you're visiting. read more

Vampire Cafe - Menu and napkin - Cafes Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Have been to the vampire cafe twice and enjoyed it both times. On my first trip to NOLA, I tried the infamous blood bag, which was quite amusing. Second trip, I had brunch --delicious ‍ read more

The restaurant is a fun vampire themed experience! They have indoor seating to dine in. There is outdoor seating that does not include waitstaff, so you have to go in to order at the bar. They serve two kinds of alcoholic drinks in blood bags at $15 each. I tried both and preferred the vodka pomegranate lemonade over the fangria. The food was pretty decent. I had the scallops, which only had 3 on top the grits and my spouse had the vampire burger. The customer service to dine in was good and when you get your bill they include vampire bite mark temporary tattoos. They also have a vampire themed boutique just around the corner, however it is separate from the cafe. I did knock off a star as prices are on the high side. Additionally, I came back later the same evening just for drinks and the service was a lot slower compared to when we dined in. read more

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Didn't seem busy specially since there was a lot of workers. Went to bar and sat. Nobody acknowledged us. Sat there for a while. So we left! read more

Vampire Cafe - Drink menu - Cafes Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Fun and interesting restaurant with the only cocktails I've ever seen served in IV bags. We had the Shrimp and Grits and the Alligator PoBoy. Overall I have say everything was over seasoned and over salted. Still glad we came for the experience! Service was fairly quick. Fun, quirky New Orleans experience. Drop in for a pint with blood. read more

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Went here for drinks before walking around at night and it was very cute! There is a secrets speak easy that if the servers gives you the password you can go down the street to check out. I highly recommend getting the blood bags they are good read more

Vampire Cafe - Cafes Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

I wish they take reservations. Might be a good idea for Halloween weekend since you have the Anne Rice Vampire Ball, Endless Night, and Dracula's Requiem all in the same weekend. Plus the ANCC (nursing convention) has their event too. Lol. I stopped by around 6pm for dinner on Friday, November 1st, Halloween weekend. My husband and I have to be at the Endless Night Vampire Ball at 9pm so we wanted to get dinner beforehand. We did not get to dine in because wait time was 3 hours. I did see some emissaries from the Endless Night dining in. Dining in wasn't an issue when I was here back in March 2024. I just wanted to show my husband this cool establishment. I went to their sister business, The Apothecary down the road instead. I will be back for the next vampire ball. I really wanna try the alligator po'boy and get more blood bags! read more

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Fangria in a blood bag was actually very tasty and the Brie appetizer & shrimp & grits were yummy - However the rest of the menu and decor was a little disappointing. The only other vampire themed items I saw were a few cheap Halloween things placed around the hostess table & bar. I thought there would be more effort put into making the place more sinister or fun. Food and drinks were good but I wouldn't go out of my way if going for the thrill of it. read more

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Came to the Vampire Cafe on a Wednesday afternoon around 2pm. == FOOD == Ill be honest, my brother and I went for the blood bags since we saw so many videos of it on Tiktok. My brother got the Fangria Blood Bag, while I got the Pomegranate Lemonade Blood Bag. Super gimmicky, but worth the pictures. For food, my brother got the filet (medium rare) and I got the Vampire Burger (medium rare). There wasn't anything special with the food, seemed like anything I could get at a fancy dinner place. == SERVICE == It's a pretty small cafe, with only about 10-12 tables inside. There were tables outside too, but it was raining and we didn't want to sit outside. Service was pretty fast for us, but there was a lone traveler who waited to order for 15 minutes. == AMBIANCE == I kinda wish I visited the cafe at night, because the ambiance during the morning was pretty mid. While the inside decoration was nice, I feel like going at night would've enhanced it. The tables and chairs were very pretty. read more

We wanted to grab some food before our scheduled tour. We found this spot, loved the vibe & decor. We were seated right away but the wait for food was going to be over our time limit per the server so he said we can have the waters he brought to our table. We ordered some drinks to go which was delicious & fun. Hope you check them out next time because the menu looked amazing, but they get all the stars for being so great! read more

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Food was great, our server Noah gave us a great experience since my best friend request was to come here. Definitely coming back again. Also the enitre rest have a great atmosphere and well kept. read more

Vampire Cafe - Deviled eggs - Cafes Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Amazing little place! Staff were friendly and efficient, and burgers were great! I wasn't a big fan of the onion rings, though. I would stick with the fries. Great beer selection, as well as cocktails. read more

If you are not eating, you cannot sit at a table. Barnis for drinks only. There were no seats open at the bar. No problem. Grabbed a drink to walk around. While the blood drinks were a touristy thing .. they were actually good. The mojito was pretty lame ... not a good rum!!! read more

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Was really disappointed in this place. We knew it was more of a tourist trap but didn't expect it to be as terrible as it was. Ordered off the blood bag drink menu, were told they would take a moment as they had to refill the blood bags, drinks took a while and still didn't come in the bags. Also ordered coffee and that came out cold like it had been sitting for hours, the server asked how the coffee was and then proceeded to tell us that the place across the street had better coffee. We all ordered burgers, one girl in our group got the Dracula while the rest of us got the vampire burger. I added the bacon jam to mine. Burgers come out, I get the right one, a vampire with jam added, while the other girl who order the Dracula gets a vampire. We let the server know she got the wrong burger and I was told I took her burger but that it was also the kitchens fault, even though I got what I ordered. Server goes back to get to right food out in and when it finally came out it was cold, not lukewarm COLD. After the meal decided to go to the bathroom before walking more around the quarter and there's no water pressure at all, like the sink is just dripping. $49 for a drink and a mediocre burger at best, literally had a better burger at McDonalds on the way home. Maybe it was the day and time we went but I wouldn't recommend this place or bother giving it a second chance. read more

A must-visit experience for anyone into the dark side when visiting New Orleans, this was my second stop in, and it was another success. From the awesome decor to the on-point music, it has a vibe that I am there for. The drinks are excellent, featuring a variety of vampire-themed wines and other cocktails. I did a wine tasting flight the first time around, and on my second stop, I was feeling a Bloody Mary, so I did their Bloodiest Mary, which was a spicy one that was truly excellent. It came with a lot of pickled veggies on top, which is always a win for me. For food, both times I have tried the roasted elephant garlic and must recommend it. For my second visit, I had the Caesar, which is unique because instead of being on lettuce, the greenery is entirely shredded Brussels sprouts. I loved that, but I guess some people are put off, as the server specifically had to warn me. It is just a fun place with a definite vibe, and I feel like I will always make a stop when in town. read more

One of my top 3 reasonably priced date night/girls night out spots that's atypical of the white table cloth ones in the quarter. From the decor to the cocktails and food, if you're wanting a unique New Orleans experience, you won't be disappointed. The service is exceptional and the drinks are strong and tasty. There's something on the menu for everyone. The haunted history of the building definitely adds to the ambiance--make sure to take a trip up to the attic for some surprises, especially during Halloween! read more

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Okay, so to be honest. It was raining and we were cold so we stopped in. We didn't expect much and we don't even like grits... but the heavenly concoction of sauces in the shrimp and grits is to die for. I would order this again and again. Try it for yourself! read more

Vampire Cafe - Shrimp and grits - Cafes Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

We only had a drink and desert so I cannot speak to the food, but what a fun ambiance and concept. Located in the French Quarter, if you are a fan of the dark and mysterious this place will please you. The theme is spot on and the prices are reasonable (especially for their location) The desert was very good too. Also if you are a fan of hidden speakeasy's be sure to ask them about finding one at the conclusion of your meal read more

Vampire Cafe - Drink menu - Cafes Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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A hidden speakeasy well worth the search! You will need to get a code during the day to make it in at night. The decor, drinks, and attention to detail is outstanding. I've been to many places touring as a "speakeasy" but this truly gave the experience. Well worth a visit, and remember to look at the walls for monsters! read more

Vampire Cafe - Bloody Mary Blood Bag - Cafes Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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We walked over after a day in the WWII museum. This place is fun! I love the theme and decoration. The food was delicious! We got the signature blood bag sangria. I had the bbq crab claws and the sauce was out of this world so delicious! My friend got the vegetable curry and she loved it as well. My husband got the deviled eggs and the gumbo he devoured both! We shared the baked Brie at the table, it was also wonderful. Overall we had a fun lunch here! The service was speedy and attentive. It is worth a visit if you're into the theme! read more

Vampire Cafe - Sangria blood bag! - Cafes Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Located in The French Quarters, this small cafe is vampire themed and has a unique ambiance. I wanted to try alligator for the first time but they were out so I ordered a vampire burger which was good. Their chocolate cake is super good and rich in flavor. The highlight was obviously the blood bags and we got the virgin versions which was pomegranate & lemonade. Definitely a little touristy and it was a fun experience. Our server was super friendly and helpful. We went in on a Friday afternoon and it wasn't that busy. They automatically apply a 20% gratuity fee since it's summer so just a heads up. The restaurant is pretty small and our stroller barely fit. They do not offer high chairs for small kids, by the way. There is some outdoor seating but it gets really hot and humid during this time. If you're into touristy things, this is a must to visit in NOLA. read more

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The staff is awesome and food was fantastic!!! Recommended for everyone! Go to the back room and meet the author of a book read more

I love this quaint bar so much. The interesting drinks are tasty and the energy/vibe is so enjoyable. Bartenders and servers are attentive. Even the food is incredible. We stop here at least once every NOLA trip. The blood bags are a must try. read more

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