Lower Garden District Guide book
Food scene
Charming coffee shop. Walk straight out the building and go 2 blocks down for your new and convenient coffee hot spot. Free WiFi and lots of places to sit.
184 locals recommend
Mojo Coffee House
1500 Magazine StCharming coffee shop. Walk straight out the building and go 2 blocks down for your new and convenient coffee hot spot. Free WiFi and lots of places to sit.
Gris-Gris
1800 Magazine StQuick walk to enjoy elevated southern classic fare
Hivolt
1829 Sophie Wright PlTrendy breakfast spot. 5 minute walk.
Quirky, mural-lined hot spot, fan favorite for Creole soul food. You will need to take an Uber or car ride. It’s uptown on Oak.
406 locals recommend
Jacques-Imo's
8324 Oak StQuirky, mural-lined hot spot, fan favorite for Creole soul food. You will need to take an Uber or car ride. It’s uptown on Oak.
Best beignets in town + chicory coffee. At Jackson square in French Quarter. Car or Uber.
703 locals recommend
Cafe Du Monde French Market
800 Decatur StBest beignets in town + chicory coffee. At Jackson square in French Quarter. Car or Uber.
Neighborhoods
Arguably the best neighborhood in New Orleans. Charming and quiet yet lots to do. You will experience the best of both worlds with lush greenery and whimsical oak trees in city living. You will also see some of the most historic and beautiful homes. Walk score of 91 to all the best restaurants, cafes, shops, and boutiques.
35 locals recommend
Lower Garden District
Arguably the best neighborhood in New Orleans. Charming and quiet yet lots to do. You will experience the best of both worlds with lush greenery and whimsical oak trees in city living. You will also see some of the most historic and beautiful homes. Walk score of 91 to all the best restaurants, cafes, shops, and boutiques.
Sightseeing
Walk out your front door and cross the street; beautiful Coliseum Square park is your new neighbor. Whimsical oak trees, beautiful water fountains and peaceful places to rest and soak in the views. Great for dog lovers and meeting new friends. Live music every Friday night.
Coliseum Square Park
1708 Coliseum StreetWalk out your front door and cross the street; beautiful Coliseum Square park is your new neighbor. Whimsical oak trees, beautiful water fountains and peaceful places to rest and soak in the views. Great for dog lovers and meeting new friends. Live music every Friday night.
Conveniently located on Saint Charles Ave (2 blocks over and a few blocks down). The roof bar at the Ponchatrain Hotel will give you the best view of the crescent city.
25 locals recommend
The Pontchartrain Hotel
2031 St Charles AveConveniently located on Saint Charles Ave (2 blocks over and a few blocks down). The roof bar at the Ponchatrain Hotel will give you the best view of the crescent city.
Traveler advice
Getting around
Streetcar, not the fastest option but the most scenic
Walk 2 blocks to Saint Charles Ave. You will see the markers along the tracks to indicate where the streetcar will stop.