9 Postcards
Since 1870, this charming café, now on Canal Street, serves delectable beignets and coffee, with a touch of New Orleans tradition and warm service.
"Morning Call beignet fans are legion, impressed by the fried to order tender beignets offered in a paper bag, letting a person choose how much sugar to shake over the treat. Now located on Canal Street in City Park, Morning Call offers more than just breakfast, with daily specials and even Irish coffee featured." - Beth D'Addono, Clair Lorell
"After a forced 2019 closing at its original spot in City Park, the circa 1870 coffee and beignet shop reopened to a new home across from the streetcar terminal at Canal. Sharing a covered porch with neighbor Bud’s Broiler, the new place has room for 200 and was built to suit. Although beignets and coffee are its calling card, Morning Call also dishes New Orleans comfort food, from mini muffulettas and creamy red beans and rice to jambalaya until midnight." - Beth D'Addono
"The 10-month beignet battle over City Park’s Casino Building finally came to an end in January, with 150-year old beignet outlet Morning Call losing the location it occupied since 2012 to Cafe du Monde." - Clair Lorell
"Morning Call officially ceased operations in January, ending the location’s seven-year run." - Clair Lorell
"Morning Call Coffee Stand will soon close its stand in City Park after losing the bid for the beignet stall to Café du Monde. The company missed a mandatory pre-bid meeting, which ultimately sealed their fate. Despite offering a slightly higher percentage of revenue, Morning Call's bid was not considered responsive. The owner expressed dissatisfaction with the process, mentioning that they were not given a fair deal." - Alison Baitz
