The Most Delectable Breakfast & Brunch in New Orleans

Mattina Bella Restaurant

★★★★★ 4.5 (168) • $$

"I don't know why I haven't written a review sooner because this is one of my all-time favorite breakfast places. The food is outstanding and so are the prices. While eating out these days almost requires a home equity loan, you can get a fantastic breakfast and still walk out with money in your pocket.Yesterday, my son and I went there, and he had steak and eggs with grits, and I had a lump crabmeat (a lot) Benedict for less than $40. That crab Benedict, along with the salmon Benedict and the lump crabmeat omelet, are three of my favorites. But, everything is fantastic and the service is as well. If you've never been, then now is the time."

Perks Coffee Shop & Cafe

★★★★☆ 3.7 (64)

"Cruise into Fall lattes are now available for you to stop by and try one out. Open 7 days a week"

Pink Agave

★★★★☆ 4 (71) • $$

"The Pink Agave, 4001 Nicholson Dr, Baton Rouge.We usually do not go to a newly opened restaurant until they have worked out the kinks and it has several reviews on Yelp. We went Saturday, which was Day 2 after their opening and we were pleasantly surprised. We will be going back. My only complaint is that chips and salsa are not complimentary. Oh, they pour their drinks strong, so you may need a designated driver."

Bayouside D&D

★★★★☆ 3.8 (4) • $

"You may have driven past this place a hundred times, I know I have. There isn't even a sign. What? No sign...Yep! There's no sign. When it was being built I thought, why build a gas station across from a gas station? Tucked in what appears to the naked eye as a simple gas station/convenience store is Donuts & Deli.It's no secret I'm from California as I reminiscence often of cool balmy beach weather as I swelter in the humid heat of Southern Louisiana.Louisianians love their snowballs, but we Californians LOVE us some donuts. We have as many donut joints as you have snowball stands, maybe even more.After hearing about this place ( from darling Alexis), I was eager to get my hands on some donuts. They serve a selection of classic donuts, glazed, chocolate, Bavarian cream, jelly filled and sprinkles. But then.......a wide grin as big a the Cheshire Cat creeped across my face as I eye spied a cinnamon roll as big as my head. The little Alice in Wonderland within me jumped for joy as I drooled over the various donut holes and miniature apple fritters, perfect for any mad hatter tea party.We order the giant cinnamon roll, chocolate covered donuts and jelly filled holes, all delicious!I thought I'd try their original potato, filled with the yumminess of bacon bits, cheese, butter, sour cream and green onions for a whopping $3.29 ....their menu includes sandwiches, burgers and smoked meat lunch plates....it's was obvious that some knew about this place as a dozen or so worker guys were chowing down at tables located inside.....And I was assured that the sign is coming soon.......What I discovered, even though my name isn't Alice nor did I follow a white rabbit down a hole....is that I won't have to travel far to grab delicious donuts or a bite for lunch.......Donuts & Deli gets the California stamp of approval, I'm a fan!"

Red Dog Diner

★★★★★ 4.5 (880) • $$

"Had the crusted crab and egg sardou. Was almost a perfect dish. They poached egg was on a spinach Au gratin, but to be honest it tasted more like spinach Madelaine with a hint of lemon. The crab was perfect too. Can't say enough about how good this dish was."

The Grind Coffee and Nosh

★★★★★ 4.6 (378) • $

"Okay, yes this is a COFFEE shop. If you are expecting Starbucks drinks that are more sugar and a drop of coffee you will probably have to express that to the barista, otherwise you will get a true coffee! I ordered an iced coffee with a pump of SF mocha and also a hot drip coffee. Both were great, their coffee is wonderful! I also tasted my dad's americano, AMAZING. My brother and husband don't really drink coffee so to them it wasn't their kind of spot. Regardless it has a wonderful environment to socialize with friends. P.S. THEY HAVE A DRIVE THRU!!!! And take Apple/Google pay. All the things."

Mike Anderson's - Gonzales

★★★★☆ 4 (416) • $$

"I went here with a group of 16. They were able to accommodate us with a reservation the day of. They allotted one server for our table which ended up not being too bad. Holy moly the oysters are HUGE and tasty with the bread. You have to get the oysters. Most meals come with a salad of your choice between house or Caesar. The stuffed mushrooms were a great add on for appetizers. I got the norman, it was a cozy meal with really large shrimp. I personally would've liked something more spicy. The gator bites were huge as well and fresh. I recommend if you're trying to get some Louisiana cuisine in the area."

LaLou

★★★★☆ 3.7 (168) • $$

"First time going here on Mother's Day. It was packed(over an hr wait) but we snagged a table outside. They had a bar set up outside to get a drink while you wait. It's the most precious place near the lakefront. The owner Leeam is so nice and very hospitable. All the food was absolutely delicious. I got the crab cake napoleon, my husband got the crab cake Benedict & my MIL got the redfish benny. We will be back very soon!"

Daisy Dukes - French Quarter

★★★★☆ 3.7 • $$

"Loved the hospitality during the meal here! I would come back here for breakfast again. Shrimp and grits: 10/10 the grits were made to perfection, the cheese added a nice flavor to it, and pairing it with the salty shrimp was amazing. Granted it was my first time trying grits and it was not disappointing. It was a hearty breakfastGumbo: 10/10 my favorite gumbo out of all the places I've tried during my trip at nola. It was packed with so much flavor and comforting"

3rd Block Depot

★★★★☆ 3.8 (68)

"This was the second Thanksgiving dinner we've had here. We went back here because we remembered the previous one being so good. However this past Thanksgiving the menu was different and the traditional Thanksgiving dinner was not even on the menu. The server quickly recited it but it all sounded like an afterthought. Maybe next time at least have it printed up. So neither of us got the turkey. I had the short ribs and I have to say they were delicious. The only weird thing was the server went into great detail about their homemade crostinis when we were considering the fish dip with crostinis as an appetizer. So we ordered it and the dish came out with obviously normal tortilla chips instead. We called the server over and asked about the crostinis he told us about and he said oh- they were out. This seems like a small thing but instead of just bringing the dish out and not saying a word, he should have come back to our table and asked if we still wanted the dip. So, even though the food we had was good- those mis-steps made it less than and we definitely will not be back."

Streetcar Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.2 (729) • $$

"The Streetcar Cafe is an excellent "hole in the wall" restaurant off the beaten path. On the South side of Canal, it was an easy walk from a few area hotels.The Gumbo was one of the best gumbos I've ever had. It was thick and rich like a Kardashian. It was packed with flavor and a few drops of Crystal hot sauce made it sing! Why is Crystal only good on Cajun/Creole food?The biscuit had a consistency somewhere between a regular biscuit and soft bread, which I thought was amazing. I wanted to go back for Biscuits and Gravy but ended up trying that somewhere else. The biscuit and Gumbo was great, though (even at 7p).The Jambalaya was good too. Lots of rice and not soupy. And the Fried Oysters were amazing and didn't break the bank like some places. Yes, they were a little pricey, but the batter was crispy and fresh tasting. I bet they'd be killer on an oyster po'boy. I'd totally go back if I was in the area, even if was just for some gumbo and a biscuit!"

Tallulah Crafted Food & Wine Bar

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (98) • $$

"Why would you eat redfish anywhere else?? Don't. The redfish dish here is so perfectly prepared that it makes me annoyed with myself when I order it anywhere else.Beyond the food, this lovely restaurant located inside Renaissance Baton Rouge has lovely bartending staff with a shoutout to Shawna and Damon who will make you feel appreciated and right at home."

The Pit Stop

★★★★★ 5 (1)

"Great place for a fast meals and drink. I bought chocolate milk, OJ, a BLT BAGEL and several other bagels. I've been here before. Service and food is always consistent. I highly recommend this place."

Garden Grille & Bar

★★★★☆ 4.3 (3)

"The rockslide brownie is AMAZING. The rest of the food was good, too. But really. This dessert. I've been a few times, and the Asian chicken salad is delicious. They have a couple of different bowls that are really good - salmon and Korean steak. I prefer the salmon. Bar service is usually good, not a craft bar though."

The Colonel’s Club

★★★★☆ 3.9 (37)

"Highly recommend checking this place out whether it be for a date night or a friend's dinner!My best friend and I checked the place out for our quarterly meet up and it did not disappoint! We did book a reservation, even though we went for lunch just to be safe. They did mention that reservations were needed for the weekend.The restaurant is divided into two parts. One side is a cocktail bar that has a piano player several nights a week and a great fireplace to sit by and the other side is the restaurant.From the decor to the service, everything was completely outstanding.I highly recommend getting the brussels sprouts for a starter. Even if you were not a brussels sprout fan this place will make you become one!I got the lobster gnocchi and it definitely had a lot of lobster, but I probably would not recommend it. My friend got the steak and truffle fries, and it was completely outstanding!Our waiter was Chris and it was his first week and you would have never noticed because he was completely amazing!The parking here is a little wonky. You can park under the overpass by the supermarket across the street and just walk over.Overall, a great addition for the area and will certainly be back when I'm in town!"

Down the Bayou Nutrition & Energy

★★★★★ 5 (2)

"I stopped by for a quick shake for lunch. The shake is amazing and staff is very friendly. I highly recommend trying it out!"

Loya's Mexican Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.4 (44)

"I pass by this place so many times but have never noticed it. It was recommended to me as one of the best Mexican restaurants in the city. I don't need much convincing to try a different Mexican restaurant, so I came here the first chance I got. The menu does not have regular burritos on it (only kid's burrito), but they still make it. I had a chicken burrito that's made in a large tortilla. They serve it with a small side of rice and refried beans. I would have liked a little more, but I always want more lol. The burrito is cooked on the grill and is pretty decent. The real star of the show is the mushroom empanada!!!! It's served with a side of spicy mayo. These empanadas were the best empanadas I've ever had in my life! I will never not order these when I come. They are $5.99 for 3. They were soft and very flavorful. I could eat like 5 more. Please try them! ***There's parking in front of the restaurant, but very few. I parked on the side of the building. The place is decorated nicely and has nice table runners. They also have high chairs that are placed at the bar. You order at the counter. I think they prefer cash because there's a small fee for using a card or Apple Pay or Google Pay."

Gaston's BBQ & Beer

★★★★★ 4.5 (14)

"Everything and everyone was great. The bbq buffet was great, the brisket was moist and juicy. It was a bbq buffets dream come true, and the price was very affordable"

Mano's Po-Boys

★★★★☆ 4.4 (115) • $$

"We stopped here on our way out of town on vacation because I still hadn't tried a po boy. I have no idea of these are authentic, but they were amazing! I got the shrimp and fried green tomato with roumalade, and I am going to be thinking about that sandwich for a long time. We also tried the boudin balls and the red beans and rice, and those were great as well. Affordable, fun ambiance with all the football memorabilia. Would definitely be eating here once a week if I lived in the area!"

Bistro by One Smart Cookie

★★★★☆ 3.5 (4)

"Stopped in today and all I can say is, "yum!" What a great experience! I have been stopping into The Bistro for years now while going to our many doctor's appointments. Spotting lots of new faces behind the counter, but always greeted with a smile. The lunch special was incredible! I love how the food is consistently delicious! Keep up the excellent work!! The sugar cookies are and have always been amazing! I have battled parking in that hospital parking garage to get my hands on those cookies! you won't be disappointed!"

Courthouse Cafe

★★★★☆ 4 (24) • $

"I honestly had never heard of the Courthouse Cafe until recently. My experience included being escorted from across the street by some nice JPSO deputies and dining in the private room in the back. The service was super efficient, taking 14 orders and serving us our drinks, salads, entrees, and even some pie slices to-go in record time. While I settled on a salad, and it was tasty, I was drooling over the fried shrimp & fish that my companions had ordered. It looked amazing - and they agreed that it was. It was also a HUGE portion and most brought back leftovers. Looking at the menu, the prices seem completely reasonable, and worth a repeat trip the next time I find myself in Gretna."

Ruby Slipper Veterans

★★★★☆ 3.9 (116) • $$

"My sister and I walked in & immediately was freezing, so we decided to sit outside. Well it was cold there too, but the owners came to put the heaters on.... but then they were out of propane!! Y'all why did the boss go to the gas stations to purchase propane for us to use the heaters!!!! That was EXTREMELY kind!! Food 10/10 and our server was just great as well.We will definitely be back!!"

Sugar Shack

★★★★☆ 3.9 (14) • $

"Great southern cooking and awesome place for lunch in Franklinton. Authentic poboys, burgers and sandwiches. Good lunch specials, everything was reasonably priced, generous portions. My oyster poboy was delicious."

Cafe Navarre

★★★★☆ 3.9 (213) • $$

"Love Cafe Navarre! Have always had a great meal. Food is delicious, servers are always friendly and the atmosphere, laid back. Eat outside if you are able to!"

Meals From The Heart Cafe

★★★★★ 4.5 (931) • $$

"Food: This being my favorite vegan breakfast spot, I have eaten here multiple times. The pancakes, beignets and vegan crab cakes are delicious and among my favorite menu items.This time I tried the vegan gumbo and I loved there being an option from traditional gumbo. The gumbo has mushrooms, yellow squash and zucchini in it. My only thing was the flavor wasn't rich enough for me.Service: I have always have a pleasant encounter with the staff at the cafe. They was polite and always answer any questions I've hadAtmosphere: Located in the French Market, it is very busy with people in and out of the market. You can order online and pickup order to avoid being in the most of some of the food traffic."

Nola Soul Food and Sweets

★★★★★ 5 (2)

"Absolutely delicious food and such kind service! We had the chicken teriyaki with dirty rice and greens, the greens were so well seasoned and the chicken was absolutely fall off the bone! Will be back to try breakfast"

Luzianne Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.3 (237) • $$

"After seeing all the rave reviews, we were sorely disappointed. There was plenty of seating when we arrived. You order at counter or with QR. The mimosas were ready by the time we checked out at the counter, but are in plastic cups. You can get your own water and coffee. We had biscuits and gravy and chicken and waffles. The biscuit and gravy were good, but had a skim on gravy and was just warm, not hot. That was the better of the two meals. The waffles were dry and not hot. The pecan butter did not melt on them, even under the scoop of butter that was on top of the waffle. The chicken was hot enough, but unremarkable and a small serving. Big seating area with tables seating up to 8, a little loud, but not as much as you would think from the look of the place. Overall, unless you don't want to walk farther, there are better places to eat in the area. I'd recommend Flamingo a GoGo as an alternative. They have bottomless mimosas and the chicken and waffles are much better and a bigger serving for just a few dollars more. However, it is noisy, but they make reservations and you get table service."

City Pork Jefferson

★★★★☆ 4.3 (600) • $$

"Service, Atmosphere, Food and Drinks are always excellent. 5 stars plus. We have never eaten the same things and the food is always 5 stars. Highly recommend."

Uncle Earle’s

★★★★★ 5 (6)

"Seasoned home cooked food with very friendly service!! Call early if you want to eat it for lunch. The plates sell fast!"

Artisan Bar and Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.2 (51) • $$

"Artisan bar and café it's a nice little spot to hang out with friends to listen to great music and have amazing wings I would recommend this bar to anyone that loves food, music and a great atmosphere."

Please-U-Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.9 (332) • $$

"I'll be honest, my medium-rare steak was overcooked and somehow dry, although still pink in the center. My husband's French toast was made with wheat bread, which was unexpected and definitely not the preference. It made the toast fall flat, though he said it was still tasty and made well. Just wished it wasn't wheat. It's typical diner food. Nothing fancy, but solid. Maybe we didn't love-love our dishes that day, but it wasn't all bad. I enjoyed the seafood gumbo and mashed potatoes, and I loved the gravy. We had a wonderful experience overall. Service was excellent from the moment we walked in. Everyone we spoke to was warm and gracious. Our server was wonderful! We loved their homemade salad dressings, so she made a way for us to buy some to take home. We could easily be regulars here!"

Apolline Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.3 (492) • $$

"Been coming to this place for years and it never disappoints. Wait take that back only disappoints me that they aren't open on Monday and Tuesday. The location is perfect the service is always welcoming and the food is consistently flavorful and timely. Also the ambiance is the perfect mix of casual with classy. I typically go for the bottomless mimosa and the ratios are perfect and if you want a little more or less of something they are on it. Check this place out if you haven't already."

Smiley's Grill

★★★★☆ 3.7 (111) • $

"The food was really good, great service and very clean. A little hidden gem! Give Smiley's a try!"

Mel's Diner

★★★★☆ 4 (61) • $$

"Great breakfast! Our first time there and would definitely recommend for breakfast. We were in town for a couple of hours and just got done with our appointment and it was still breakfast time. It was recommended to us so we decided to try. The ambience and setting was reminiscent of the old school diner look and feel. Our server was very friendly and our food was delivered expeditiously, which surprised us because they were extremely busy. Gotta try when in Broussard, LA."

The Daily Beet

★★★★★ 4.6 (324) • $$

"I frequent the Daily Beet often and it's always really solid! The food is fresh, flavorful and legit healthy. My go to order is the orbit bowl though it sometimes is very rice heavy- it has vegetables, egg, a really good vinaigrette and fills me up but not too much. I pair that with the almond butter chocolate chip energy bites. Y'all these things are delicious but not too sweet! I wish they were cheaper- I think you get 2 for $4 so I don't get them every time I go. My other favorite sweet treat is the dragon fruit chia seed pudding- it's tasty but not too sweet and very filling. It's also kinda pricey so I don't get it all the time either. The service is always great- folks are friendly and will provide recommendations or explain recipes if you have dietary concerns or restrictions. The ambience is nice, it's an open space and sometimes people will bring their laptop to eat and work. They have limited outside seating, a solid playlist and it's clean, bright and inviting. Daily Beet will continue to be my downtown go to place for healthy, fresh, good food!"