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Open daily 11am – 2am

109 Royal St

Late night street food · French Quarter

Gyros. Wings.
Smash burgers.
Daiquiris.

Istanbul Cafe is the French Quarter's late-night kitchen at 109 Royal St, one block from Bourbon. Fresh off the grill till 2am, and till 3am Friday & Saturday.

Open till
2–3 AM
Wing flavors
12
From Bourbon
1 block
Two gyro wraps loaded with beef and lamb, tomato and white sauce at IST NOLA Gyro wrap $9.99
Basket of sauced wings with ranch on checkered paper at IST NOLA 12 flavors

House favorites

What we're serving

Grab it hot, eat it fast. Everything's made to order, from lunch to last call.

Beef and lamb gyro wrap with tzatziki at IST NOLA, New Orleans $9.99

The signature

Gyro wrap

Beef & lamb shaved off the cone, tzatziki, onion, tomato, lettuce and our house white sauce in warm pita. Also in chicken, or over rice as a platter.

Sauced chicken wings with ranch at IST NOLA, New Orleans From $7.99

Wings

12 flavors, 6 to 20 pieces. Get 'em with fries. You know the move.

Double smash burger with crispy edges and melted cheese $7.99 New

Smash burger

Smashed thin on the griddle for crispy edges and melty cheese. Go double for $10.99.

Philly cheesesteak sandwich at IST NOLA, New Orleans $10.99

Philly cheesesteak

Grilled steak, bell pepper, onion, melted cheese, lettuce, tomato & mayo.

Spicy chicken fillet sandwich at IST NOLA, New Orleans $8.99

Spicy chicken fillet

Crispy spicy fillet, cheese, lettuce, pickles. Hits different at 2am.

Chicken gyro in pita at IST NOLA, New Orleans $9.99

Chicken gyro

Grilled chicken, tzatziki, onion, tomato, lettuce, house white sauce.

Baskets of sauced wings lined up in the IST NOLA kitchen
12 flavors. Your call.

Wings

Pick a count.
Pick a flavor.

Add fries if you're smart — it's just $3 more on any size.

Sizes

  • 6 pc

    $7.99

    w/ fries $10.99

  • 8 pc

    $9.99

    w/ fries $12.99

  • 10 pc

    $12.99

    w/ fries $15.99

  • 12 pc

    $14.99

    w/ fries $17.99

  • 15 pc

    $19.99

    w/ fries $22.99

  • 20 pc

    $24.99

    w/ fries $27.99

Flavors

  1. 01Buffalo
  2. 02House Special
  3. 03Lemon & Pepper
  4. 04Barbecue
  5. 05Honey Hot
  6. 06Spicy Garlic
  7. 07Mango Habanero
  8. 08Garlic Honey
  9. 09Spicy Barbecue
  10. 10Sweet Spicy Chili
  11. 11Garlic Parmesan
  12. 12Honey Mustard

It's late.
You're hungry.
We're open.

When the rest of the Quarter shuts the grill off, we're still cooking. Open every night till 2am, 3am Friday & Saturday.

About IST NOLA

Istanbul flavor.
French Quarter hours.

Istanbul Cafe, known around the Quarter as IST NOLA, is a late-night street food counter at 109 Royal Street in New Orleans — one block from Bourbon Street, between Canal and Iberville.

We do gyros the Istanbul way, beef & lamb or chicken in pita or over basmati rice, next to the late-night classics: wings in 12 flavors, smash burgers, Philly cheesesteaks, frozen daiquiris and ice cream. Walk in, order at the counter, take it to go.

Food
Gyros, wings, burgers, cheesesteaks
Price
Most meals $8 – $15
Hours
Daily 11am – 2am · Fri–Sat till 3am
Service
Walk-in counter · Takeout
Fresh wings being boxed up in the IST NOLA kitchen
Cheeseburger and fries at IST NOLA
Ice cream cones at IST NOLA

Visit

Find us

109 Royal St

New Orleans, LA 70130

French Quarter · one block from Bourbon Street

(504) 702-8622

Hours Open daily 11am – 2am

  • Monday11am – 2am
  • Tuesday11am – 2am
  • Wednesday11am – 2am
  • Thursday11am – 2am
  • Friday11am – 3am
  • Saturday11am – 3am
  • Sunday11am – 2am

FAQ

Good questions

Are you open late night in New Orleans?

Yes. IST NOLA is open every day from 11am till 2am, and till 3am on Friday and Saturday nights. Gyros, wings, burgers, daiquiris and ice cream are served the whole time.

Where is IST NOLA located?

IST NOLA (Istanbul Cafe) is at 109 Royal St, New Orleans, LA 70130, in the French Quarter, one block from Bourbon Street. Call (504) 702-8622.

What kind of food does IST NOLA serve?

Beef & lamb and chicken gyros (wraps or platters over basmati rice), wings in 12 flavors, smash burgers, cheeseburgers, Philly cheesesteaks, spicy chicken fillet sandwiches, frozen daiquiris and ice cream.

How much are wings at IST NOLA?

Wings start at $7.99 for 6 pieces and go up to $24.99 for 20 pieces. Adding fries is $3 more (6 pc with fries is $10.99).

How many wing flavors do you have?

12 flavors: Buffalo, House Special, Lemon & Pepper, Barbecue, Honey Hot, Spicy Garlic, Mango Habanero, Garlic Honey, Spicy Barbecue, Sweet Spicy Chili, Garlic Parmesan and Honey Mustard.

Do you have smash burgers?

Yes. The Smash Burger is $7.99 and the Double Smash Burger is $10.99. Add fries for $3.99 or make it a combo for $5.99.

Do you serve daiquiris?

Yes. Frozen daiquiris come in medium ($8) and large ($12). Add a shot for $3. 21+ only, ID required.

Do you offer takeout?

Yes. Walk in and order at the counter, or call ahead at (504) 702-8622.