Walk in on a Saturday around 10 and you will find regulars at the counter, families clustered around tables, and a host quietly working the wait list.
Set in New Orleans, LA, Who Dat Coffee Cafe has carved out a corner of the city's weekend brunch scene with a personality of its own. The room comfortably seats a mix of solo diners working through a coffee and a newspaper, couples splitting a stack of pancakes, and friend groups settling in for a slow, three-hour Saturday.
Their breakfast burrito is the kind of thing locals order with eyes still half closed — eggs, chorizo, a scrape of refried beans, melty cheese, and salsa with real heat.
Menu highlights
Here is a snapshot of the kinds of brunch dishes you can expect to find on the menu at Who Dat Coffee Cafe. Specials rotate weekly with what's in season — check the chalkboard at the host stand when you arrive.
- Breakfast burrito with eggs, chorizo, beans, cheese, and salsa roja
- Veggie scramble with spinach, mushrooms, and goat cheese
- Crab cake Benedict with old-bay hollandaise (regional specialty)
- Acai bowl with granola, banana, coconut, and honey drizzle
- House bloody mary with bacon, olives, and pickled vegetables
- Buttermilk pancakes with whipped butter and warm maple syrup
- Avocado toast on grilled sourdough with chili crisp and a soft egg
- Chicken and waffles with hot honey and pickled jalapeño
It's a tight room, with maybe a dozen tables and a handful of counter seats facing the open kitchen, where you can watch the line cooks work.
The chicken and waffles plate hits the table looking like a magazine cover and tastes even better than it looks.
Pro tip from the regulars: arrive before 9:30 on Saturdays or after 1 on Sundays to skip the worst of the wait.
Like a lot of the best brunch spots in New Orleans, Who Dat Coffee Cafe is at its most magical on weekend mornings, when the kitchen is firing on all burners and the room slowly fills with the kind of low, happy hum that only good food and unhurried company can produce. Save room for one of the pastries on the way out — they bake everything in-house, and the morning buns are legendary among regulars.
Tips from the regulars
- Best time to go: arrive before 9:30 a.m. on weekends to skip the worst of the wait at Who Dat Coffee Cafe.
- Best for: groups of 2 to 4 — larger parties may want to call ahead.
- Don't miss the daily-special chalkboard near the host stand — it changes weekly and tends to feature the kitchen's best ideas.
- Coffee is taken seriously here. If you only know diner drip, ask the barista for a recommendation.
- If you're walking from public transit, the closest stop is a short stroll away — a small price to pay for the breakfast burrito.
Hours
| Mon | Mo-Su 07:00-22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | Mo-Su 07:00-22:00 |
| Wed | Mo-Su 07:00-22:00 |
| Thu | Mo-Su 07:00-22:00 |
| Fri | Mo-Su 07:00-22:00 |
| Sat | Mo-Su 07:00-22:00 |
| Sun | Mo-Su 07:00-22:00 |
Frequently asked questions
What time does Who Dat Coffee Cafe open for brunch?
Posted hours are: Mo-Su 07:00-22:00. Hours can change on holidays — call ahead if you're traveling.
Does Who Dat Coffee Cafe take reservations?
Most brunch spots in New Orleans are walk-in friendly, with a wait list during peak hours. Larger parties (5+) should call ahead to ask about a reservation.
Is Who Dat Coffee Cafe kid-friendly?
Yes — Who Dat Coffee Cafe welcomes families. Most brunch menus include simple kid-friendly options like pancakes, scrambled eggs, and fresh fruit. Highchairs are usually available.
What kind of cuisine does Who Dat Coffee Cafe serve?
It's classified under cafe — broadly an American-style brunch experience with regional touches you'd expect in New Orleans.
Is there outdoor seating at Who Dat Coffee Cafe?
Yes — outdoor seating is available, weather permitting.
Location
Located at New Orleans, LA. Coordinates: 29.9668, -90.0542. Use the address above with your preferred maps application for turn-by-turn directions.