Brunch is more than a meal here — it is an institution, a slow ceremony observed every weekend by locals who know their neighborhood spots by heart.
Beignets, bananas Foster, brass bands — New Orleans is the soul of American brunch. Across New Orleans, brunch takes on a flavor and pace that you simply can't find in another city. The directory currently lists 76 brunch-friendly restaurants in the New Orleans, LA area, ranging from neighborhood diners and coffee bars to ambitious bistros that build elaborate weekend menus around seasonal ingredients.
What you order at brunch in New Orleans is shaped by what's grown nearby, who has cooked here for generations, and what newcomers have brought to the table. Locals here treat brunch as a small celebration: a way to mark the end of a long week, catch up with friends, or simply slow down and enjoy a meal that doesn't have to end on schedule.
Below you'll find a full alphabetical directory of brunch restaurants in New Orleans, with addresses, phone numbers, opening hours, and notes from the editorial team and local contributors. Use the cuisine breakdown to find a category that fits your morning — whether you want a classic American diner experience, a French pastry-and-coffee morning, a Mexican-style breakfast burrito, or a vegetarian-forward menu.
Each restaurant page includes more detail about the room, the menu, and what regulars recommend ordering. New listings are added every week, and corrections from local readers are always welcome — see the Submit page if you'd like to contribute.
By cuisine in New Orleans
- Cafe — 33 spots
- Coffee Shop — 12 spots
- American — 12 spots
- Breakfast — 9 spots
- French — 5 spots
- regional — 4 spots
- burger — 3 spots
- sandwich — 3 spots
Full directory: 76 brunch restaurants in New Orleans
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Angelo Brocato Ice Cream
214 North Carrollton Avenue, New Orleans, LA
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Betsy's Pancake House
2542 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70119
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Café au play
1011 Lowerline Street, New Orleans, LA
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Café Beignet
311 Bourbon Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
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Café du Monde
800 Decatur Street, New Orleans, LA 70116
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Cafe Fleur De Lis
New Orleans, LA
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Café Levant
4641 South Carrollton Avenue, New Orleans, LA
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Café Maspero
601 Decatur Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
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Cafe Navarre
800 Navarre Avenue, New Orleans, LA
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Café Pontalba
544 Saint Peter Street, New Orleans, LA
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Canal Street Bistro
3903 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70119
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Carmo
527 Julia Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
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CC's Coffee
New Orleans, LA
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CC's Community Coffee House
941 Royal Street, New Orleans, LA
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Cherry Espresso Bar
4877 Laurel Street, New Orleans, LA 70115
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Cinnaholic
4921 Freret Street, New Orleans, LA 70115
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Coast Roast Coffee
New Orleans, LA
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Cochon
930 Tchoupitoulas Street, New Orleans, LA
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Cochon Butcher
930 Tchoupitoulas Street, New Orleans, LA
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Congregation Coffee
644 Camp Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
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Copeland's Cheesecake Bistro
New Orleans, LA
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Croissant D'Or Patisserie
New Orleans, LA
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Districts Donut & Coffee Bar
5637 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70115
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EnVie
1241 Decatur Street, New Orleans, LA 70116
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Ernst Cafe
600 South Peters Street, New Orleans, LA
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Flora Coffee
2600 Royal Street, New Orleans, LA 70117
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French Truck Coffee
2917 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70115
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Frenchman All Day
630 Frenchmen Street, New Orleans, LA 70116
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Geisha Sushi Bistro
111 Tchoupitoulas Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
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Haifa Hookah Bar and Cafe
New Orleans, LA
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HEY Coffee Co.
2606 Saint Louis Street, New Orleans, LA
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HEY! Café & Coffee Roastery
4332 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70115
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Hivolt Coffee
1829 Sophie Wright Place, New Orleans, LA
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Hot Stuff
7507 Maple Street, New Orleans, LA 70118
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House of Blues
New Orleans, LA
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IHOP
833 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70112
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Johnny's Po-Boys
511 Saint Louis Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
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JuJu Bag
New Orleans, LA
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La Boulangerie
4600 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70115
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Laurel Street Bakery
2705 South Broad Street, New Orleans, LA
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Lilette
3637 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70115
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MaMou
New Orleans, LA
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Meril
424 Girod Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
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Mojo Coffee House
4700 Freret Street, New Orleans, LA 70115
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Orleans Coffee
3445 Prytania Street, New Orleans, LA
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Pagoda Cafe
1430 North Dorgenois Street, New Orleans, LA 70119
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Pandora Snowballs
New Orleans, LA
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Peche Seafood Grill
800 magazine street, New Orleans, LA 70130
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Petite Rouge Cafe
3146 Calhoun Street, New Orleans, LA 70125
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PJ's Coffee
New Orleans, LA
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PJ's Coffee and Tea
New Orleans, LA
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PJ's Coffee of New Orleans
630 Chartres Street, New Orleans, LA
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Poydras Diners
1555 Poydras Street, New Orleans, LA 70112
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Riccobono's Panola Street Cafe
7801 Panola Street, New Orleans, LA
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Ruby Slipper Café
1001 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA
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Ruth's Chris Steak House
New Orleans, LA
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Saint Coffee
2718 Saint Claude Avenue, New Orleans, LA
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Somethin' Else Cafe
New Orleans, LA
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Sound Cafe
New Orleans, LA
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Spitfire Coffee
627 Saint Peter Street, New Orleans, LA
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Starbucks
2801 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70115
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Stella's Cafe
New Orleans, LA
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Ted's Frostop
3100 Calhoun Street, New Orleans, LA 70125
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The Bean Gallery
637 N Carrollton Ave, New Orleans, LA
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The Gazebo Café
1016 Decatur Street, New Orleans, LA
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The Market Cafe
1000 Decatur Street, New Orleans, LA
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The Orange Couch
2339 Royal Street, New Orleans, LA 70117
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The Ruby Slipper Cafe
200 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA
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The Vintage
3121 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70115
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Toast
1845 Gentilly Boulevard, New Orleans, LA 70119
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Tonti's Hand
323 Verret Street, New Orleans, LA 70114
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Tony Seville's Pirate's Alley Café and Olde Absinthe House
622 Pirates Alley, New Orleans, LA
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Toula's Creole Kitchen
109 Tchoupitoulas Street, New Orleans, LA
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Tout De Suite
347 Verret Street, New Orleans, LA
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Velveteen Lounge & Restaurant
2565 Bayou Road, New Orleans, LA 70119
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Who Dat Coffee Cafe
New Orleans, LA