Brunch in New Orleans

Brunch is a weekend ritual in New Orleans, and the good tables go fast. 12 brunch spots on the local map with real ratings — here is the honest list. When in doubt, call ahead. New Orleans spots tend to keep their own hours.

Brunch spots in New Orleans

From eggs Benedict to local specialties: where New Orleans actually brunches, according to reviews. Ratings shift as new reviews land, so the order here can change from week to week.

The Court of Two Sisters

★ 4.3 · 9,075 reviews · 613 Royal St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA · Moderate

Commander's Palace

★ 4.6 · 8,667 reviews · 1403 Washington Ave, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA · Expensive

Ruby Slipper

★ 4.7 · 6,985 reviews · 204 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA · Moderate

Brennan's

★ 4.5 · 6,386 reviews · 417 Royal St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA · Expensive

Muriel's Jackson Square

★ 4.6 · 5,438 reviews · 801 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA · Expensive

Café Fleur De Lis - 301 Chartres

★ 4.5 · 5,255 reviews · 301 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA · Moderate

Monty's on the Square

★ 4.7 · 3,352 reviews · 801 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA · Moderate

Atchafalaya Restaurant

★ 4.7 · 3,321 reviews · 901 Louisiana Ave, New Orleans, LA 70115, USA · Moderate

Lux Cafe | Best Southern Cuisine

★ 4.6 · 2,997 reviews · 935 Gravier St First Floor, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA · Moderate

Bread and Butter Café

★ 4.5 · 1,162 reviews · 814 Gravier St, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA · Moderate

Cafe Fleur de Lis- 129 Camp st.

★ 4.5 · 1,105 reviews · 129 Camp St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA · Moderate

Crack'D Brunch

★ 4.5 · 820 reviews · 1901 Sophie Wright Pl, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA · Moderate

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Brunching well in New Orleans

In New Orleans, the brunch rush usually peaks between 10:30 and 12:30 on weekends. Arrive before 10 or after 1 to skip the wait.
Bottomless brunch deals come and go — check the venue directly, since drinks packages change with the season.
A 4.5+ rating with 500+ reviews is the sweet spot: popular enough to be consistent, rated enough to trust.

About New Orleans

New Orleans, LA, the United States (coordinates 29.95, -90.07, Dayfari covers about 40 km around the centre).

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Common questions

Where do these New Orleans brunch listings come from?

Google Places listings for New Orleans with ratings and review counts. Sorted by reviews, never by who paid — Dayfari sells no placements.

Do I need a reservation for brunch in New Orleans?

For the top-rated spots on weekends, yes — or arrive early. Weekday brunch is usually walk-in friendly.

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