Stopped by to pick up an order to go. Nice menu and when checking in on Yelp you get a free appetizer. We tried the blue crab cake with waffle fries and jambalaya. The crab was so good with a crispy coating on a soft bun with a scoop of jalapeño coleslaw and some waffle fries. Good food cold beer, the bartender was super friendly and sooo busy. read more

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Cheap beer and yummy food. One of my favorite places to visit and I ALWAYS ask for Phil, he gives the best service! Much love for the Ernst family for always making it a homey environment :) read more

Best place for inexpensive food and drinks! Service and atmosphere were great both times we went. Yes we had such a great time we went back the next day! read more

good location with solid food and great cocktail menu. The ability to find food late in New Orleans should not be taken for granted.

The business responded to my comment about the very jarring tiles. It was beyond me why I couldn't see any conversation about it, so I greatly appreciate the response and acknowledgement. And the Po Boys and service were still great! read more

Ernst Cafe - Pretty jarring tiles by the bar. Time to look into rugs? - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Services I don't think our server put the order in. 2 other tables were seated after us and they got their food before us. We all got our food at different times. 1 salad and 2 porboys should not take 40 minutes. read more

I have nothing but nice things to say about this place. The friendliness of the staff was impeccable. Above and beyond! We went the night of the Philly game on Sunday 9/22. Everywhere was busy. They make you feel special. Best shrimp po boy! Hubs had the burnt ends sandwich. Beers on ice. TV's everywhere. Truly enjoyed our experience. Will be back! read more

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We just wanted a bite to eat and a beer. This place hit the spot. Nice vibes with both indoor and outdoor seating and a balcony upstairs. I had a delicious po' boy with roast beef and fried shrimp. My partner had a bowl of gumbo which was tasty but a very small portion. The beers were cheap and there were lots of choices. Our server warmed up as she got to know us. Great spot for lunch or to watch the game. read more

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Cheapest Beer in Warehouse/Arts District, maybe all of NOLA. 7 Mass Market Beers, including Bud Light, Miller Light, Coors Light, Miller High Life, Pabst Blue Ribbon and Bud all for $1.50 each. Even up to 12 beers TO GO for same price. Excellent Gumbo, Salads with Super Hot delicious Jalapeño Ranch Dressing. Great, friendly bartenders. Bar is small. Wish music was not as load. read more

Ernst Cafe - Grilled Chicken Club Salad with Hot Jalapeño Ranch - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Came here for a quick dinner after landing in NO for the Eagles game. Had a shrimp po boy: very delicious but a little dry. Shrimp cooked perfectly though. Husband had wings that seemed very flavorful. I also got a Bloody Mary that has pickled green beans in it: those should be in every Bloody Mary ever. Delicious. It felt a little dive bar esque but that made it really charming: our waitstaff were friendly and quick. Great first impression. read more

Ernst Cafe - Bloody Mary - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

The ambiance/environment is nice and the food is really flavorful for a dive bar. I've been here a couple times and never had a bad experience yet. If you're in New Orleans and need a place to snack and decompress from the hot weather, then I would suggest stopping by here. XOXO, Your Fav Foodie read more

The Red Beans & Rice had burnt chunks in it that tasted NASTY. It was hard I get anyone's attention so I just ate around it read more

Ernst Cafe - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Had to wait for service for longer than usual and when they came, they were kinda snappy. Food was decent but the rude server made it worse. Outside seating is nice but the sunset can be harsh so bring some sunshades. read more

We had a pretty good experience at Ernst Cafe. The servers were super sweet & helpful with helping us pick out something to eat. The inside & bathroom could have been a little cleaner but that was the only downside. My fish was delish and had some good flavor to it. My coworker enjoyed her po boy but wishes the bread wasn't so thick. The margaritas were amazing!! read more

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Love the entire experience.Staff was polite and food wAs good old New Orleans cuisine.Looking like a return spot for sure.

First taste of New Orleans! Shrimp po boy with a side salad. The po boy needed some sauce, it was quite dry and very bread-y. I added some mayo onto the sandwich. The service was slow. We sat down outside and it took a while to even get a menu. Once we ordered though the food came quickly. I recommend sitting indoors if you want faster service. Parking here is tough, only street. Typical sports bar ambiance. Total for the burger and po boy came out to about $45. read more

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Food is terrible. Brandon the bartender is an asshole. Pretends to be nice in your face but will say a stupid remark when he walks off. And that's after I tipped him 35%. I do that because I'm a bartender myself so it's karma if I don't tip. Ernst isn't the same anymore. read more

Last 2 years we came I ate here every night and loved it. This year the menu has dropped all the favorite appetizers. Went 2 nights so far and no one was cleaning or waiting on the tables outside. We someone finally acknowledged us the second night we were told we could only order drinks because the kitchen was too backed up. Very disappointed. I hope they get back to the service they provided in the past. read more

I tried to go to Manning's tonight but there was a wait, so I walked a little further down the walkway and came across this place. It said to seat yourself and I found an open table. I had my choice of appetizer for free with Yelp check-in. I chose the wings but changed my mind when my server told me they took about 13 minutes. (I was tired from working all day and didn't want to wait.) So I settled on the chips & queso, even though my server warned me that it was not the best queso. (He was right!) Bland and definitely nothing special. I chose the entree which was a combination dish of gumbo and jambalaya, with two blackened chicken breasts, and he told me he added shrimp to his for more protein (for only $3 more). I did that and I was glad. The dish barely had any andouille sausage in it (which I love) so I was happy for the shrimp. The dish was great with the shrimp and even better with the Crystal hot sauce. My waiter "Z" was super helpful, made great suggestions, and attentive throughout my visit. Definitely one of the best servers I've had in New Orleans. I ordered the white chocolate bread pudding to go and was happy to find that 1) it didn't have raisins in it and 2) it was still warm when I got back to my hotel. read more

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What a great bar atmosphere honestly my favorite spot I've been here in New Orleans since I've been here , I'm from Miami and I love good service and Brandon was absolutely incredible from explaining the food menu to the drinks. read more

Ernst Cafe - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

All day beer prices- lowest around, ranging from $1.25- 3.25 for a huge selection! Perfect spot for a little day snack and upstairs covered patio time- plus they've been open over 100 years- history! The staff is incredibly friendly, ordered the southwest egg rolls at their recommendation- DELICIOUS! read more

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Good food and great drink specials. Loved visiting! The balcony seats are well worth seeking out

Our favorite kind of corner bar while traveling! Great prices, a fully stocked bar, decent pub fare great for sharing, and balcony seating. Brittany was an A+ bartender and server, super friendly and fun to interact with while she was running glasses and plates for us and rocking gooooood music upstairs. Will def. visit again the next time we are at the Convention Center. read more

Ernst Cafe - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

5 stars aren't enough for the exceptional service we received from our amazing waitress, She was attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable about the menu, making excellent recommendations that enhanced our dining experience. What truly impressed us was her warm personality, genuine smile, and ability to make us feel like part of the family. She turned a great meal into an unforgettable experience! Gracias and I hope to see you in San Francisco one day!! ! read more

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Good Food cheap beer, love it here! Todd was a a great server! Had the po'boy, which Todd recommended.

This review is for 1/17/24. I was starving and just wanted to get anything since I was only visiting for the evening for a conference. This place was walking distance and the menu looked appealing. Thanks to Yelp I received a free appetizer with an entree purchase, so I chose the southwest egg rolls which were extremely tasty. The cup of gumbo was extremely mid. I've had better tasting gumbo and it wasn't flavorful (to me) and tastes a little burnt. The buffalo shrimp po'boy was good. But I honestly only ate the shrimp. If I wasn't so hungry, I'm sure I would have rated the sandwich alone a 5 out of 10. I'd return if I'm ever in that specific area again, but will try other items on the menu. Oh! The hurricane was really good. I wouldn't have minded it to be a smidge stronger though read more

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Mannings was closed so we went across the street to Ernst. Good decision on our part! Cory took excellent care of us! We got the mozzarella sticks which were delicious so we ordered the gumbo jambalayas. Wowsa! Perfectly seasoned and absolutely New Orleans cuisine! The coffee and cakes after drinks were amazing (another Cory suggestion) and used the King cake vodka! We cannot wait to come back! read more

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Always a fan of this place when I visit. Popped in twice during Mardi Gras when they were slammed and the staff could not have been friendlier even though it was clear they were tired and dealing with large crowds. read more

Madison made our night! Thank you for the great service, kindness and patience. We will definitely be back

Not what I would call a cafe but this place is cute!! Has 2 levels and the upstairs has an outside balcony with lots of seating. Not far from the river walk and mall. Food was super good!! Only complaint is it seemed like small portions. I had the bbq Mac and it was delish but not much food. Which can be good with such a heavy dish. They had a ton of beads you could take and they actually gave me a whole bag which was amazing for our booze cruise later. Staff was all super friendly!!!! read more

Ernst - we walked in: how can we help you, Are you hungry. Are you thirsty. Perfect hospitality. Heather and Brandon - these are the elite stars of Ernst. Coming from an elite food background I was so impressed by the waffle fries and the burger cooked to perfection. We tried to adventure to a couple other spots that were really prestigious and the new upcoming neighborhood spots. Yeah no - This will be our go to from now on. read more

Do not come here. Service took forever and there was mold in pitchers. Save your time and money!!!

This place was hopping so I decided to give it a try and I'm so glad I did! If you are looking for out of this world cheap beer, you must come here! Not what I was looking for, but had some good mixed drinks and delicious jambalaya. The chicken is so flavorful and tender-I highly recommend! Fun atmosphere, fun people! read more

Ernst Cafe - Blackened Chicken & Cajun Jambalaya - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Just stopped in for lunch, my usual stops closed on Monday and just wanted a light lunch, good salad and service was quick

I visited Ernst cafe today and there only thing I can say is that I was deeply disappointed. While sitting down before even ordering drinks, I noticed a rat just six feet away from me inside the restaurant. I was truly shocked and disgusted so I called an employee only for her to tell me it was "normal". I really don't understand how that can be normal for rats to be roaming around. The response was not only worrying but made me question the overall cleanliness of the establishment. Overall if you're looking for somewhere to eat I would strongly advise YOU DO NOT eat here and that there are definitely much better and cleaner options in the city :) read more

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Excellent service, great location, really good food, & unbelievably low drink prices! An awesome place to eat & drink without spending a lot! read more

Ernst Cafe - Fried shrimp po' boy with a salad. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Great food. Best place to stop in before going to Saints game. Outside balcony seating with a good view.

Food is OK but service was bad. It's not the cleanest restaurant but kind of fits in with most for the city. I ordered the grilled jumbo shrimp and the waitress brought me the grilled fish. When I questioned it and told her that I ordered the grilled shrimp. She literally argued with me to tell me I didn't. I know for a fact I did order the shrimp but will cut her some slack since it is a little loud in there So maybe she didn't hear me but don't argue with me and tell me I ordered something that I know I would never order. Not exactly a good experience. read more

Maybe it was an off day. Trying to find a reason for such poor service. We could find a table on the balcony. They were all dirty and filled with dishes. We had to eat inside. Hard to find a clean table inside too. Seat yourself if you dare I guess. We were not impressed.how do you run out of iced tea? Iboth of us ordered the jambalaya and it was super dry. The chicken, the rice, everything. It tasted good but oh my I needed my water because it was so dry. The seasoning was nice and warm. The flavor was good FYI- So for newbies what to remember is Cajun is seasonings. Creole is tomato based. No one came to check on us while we ate. We had to go and search for water and my husband only got one beer. Hard to order when no one serves. The gal was too busy talking to her friend I guess. Anyway this is not a spot we would go back to. Save yourself a trip and go somewhere else. Bottom line food was ok, Service was poor Ambiance is dive bar ish read more

Absolutely awful experience. We went into this bar as paying customers and politely asked the bartender for a simple cup of water. His response? "Go outside, open your mouth, and maybe you'll catch some rain." We were stunned. When we calmly brought this up to another bartender, instead of addressing how unbelievably rude that was, we were told not to raise our voices and then kicked out. Let me be clear: we were kicked out for asking for water and being told to drink from the rain. This place clearly has no understanding of basic customer service, decency, or how to treat people--especially visitors. If you're a tourist, do yourself a favor and stay far away. There are too many great places in this city to waste your time or money here. read more