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    Bearcat Cafe

    4.5 (1.5k reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Crab Robby
    Aliyah S.

    Alright this is coming from a person who isn't a huge breakfast person usually but this is THE best brunch spot I've ever been to hands down. The food here is insanely good and just so creative. Nothing in the table tasted bad. The service was great with our waiter making some great suggestions. I genuinely wish I could've put this place in my suitcase and brought it back to Florida with me. Ugh love it!

    Kelly D.

    Bearcat is one of my absolutely must try spots in New Orleans! The Cat Daddy is a classic option if you love a good savory breakfast and you can never go wrong with their pancakes! They had berries and cream as their seasonal pancake flavor, which I tried and it was so good! It was a little too sweet for me, but still a solid choice. My favorite thing on the menu by far though, has to be the potatoes. They're perfectly seasoned and cooked and insanely good. The service is alwaya really quick, friendly, and welcoming. I have personally never had an issue with any waiters here, which I love. I will admit, this location usually has a waitlist which can be annoying, but its always worth the wait. Just keep in mind the wait is usually 30ish minutes for a table since its pretty tight on their seating. The place itself is clean and very bright with tons of natural lighting. You can see the chefs cooking your food as well since they have an open kitchen layout. Overall, would definitely recommend to anyone who has not tried.

    liz t.

    Our first time here and they definitely left an impression on us. Our server Melanie or melony? Forgive me if I spelled her name incorrectly. She was such a sweet heart, very attentive & informative. Food was great, service was amazing. We were so full! I got the shrimp & grits, it was so good. I will def come back whenever we come back to visit! Everyone was friendly, inside was very spacious and cute. Good vibes all around.

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    Bee D.

    This the the BEST vegan breakfast I have had in my life! Service was amazing and the restaurant was clean and comfortable! From the tofu scramble, the buffalo cauliflower, the chickpea breakfast sausage and the blueberry pancakes!! The juices were so fresh and good too. 10/10. I'll definitely be back!! Follow me for more honest food reviews: @BeeDomonique

    L-R: Shrimp & Grits, Couyon Daddy (chicken biscuit, Blueberry Pancakes and the sweet peach iced tea.

    Yoooooo!!!! Birthday weekend greatness. The food was . There was definitely a wait time, but honestly with a little patience it went quicker than we expected. Besides, the wait allows you to chat with others who are waiting and that was cool. However, for my introverted folks there was no pressure to interact lol. Besides one of the servers ignoring me when I was trying to ask a question, the overall experience was great! Our waitress, Samantha was very hospitable and patient as we figured out our order. Ok, my bro got the Couyon Daddy, a tender biscuit topped with a spiced fried chicken and scrambled eggs with a side order of potatoes. Wow! The Couyon was a winner and the potatoes were the best surprise. They had so much unexpected flavor and just enough crunch on the outside with a soft tester on the inside. He also ordered the fresh squeezed OJ which tasted like it was freshly squeezed that morning. I ordered the fresh made sweet peach iced tea. Definitely worth it, however it could've been a little sweeter for my liking. I tried both the blueberry pancakes and the shrimp and grits. The pancakes tasted like they were homemade from scratch. Fluffy with a lil crisp. Just like I like em. The shrimp and grits ‍. Maaaaannn..... this was theee winner. The grits were made just right and topped with a southern style Nola bbq gravy that's rich & savory. The shrimp tasted like they were seasoned before added to the dish and soaked up the gravy so nicely. This dish is a treasure. Lastly, I left my small bag there and just as we arrived back at our hotel, we received a text from the staff that we had left it. We called an uber courier and I had it back in less than 30 min. I really respected the honesty and integrity that represented. Overall, this was a great part of my birthday weekend get away. The positive reviews are very accurate. The food is dope! I would give them 10 out of 5 stars. They receive extra points! Peace & Love, Rai.

    Pancakes and Bearcat breakfast
    Emily T.

    So good I had it twice while in NOLA! A bit expensive but so, so delicious. The first time I went here, I got Fuji apple oolong tea ($6), the Bearcat breakfast ($16), and blueberry pancakes ($7). The oolong tea was sweet and refreshing. The Bearcat breakfast came with eggs, your choice of meat, and potatoes. I opted for scrambled eggs and bison sausage. The potatoes were crispy and well-seasoned. The bison sausage was even better. It was juicy and full of flavor. And the blueberry pancakes - they were perfection. Huge, fluffy, and filled with juicy blueberries. They came with butter and syrup, and while the syrup was good, I didn't reach for it a whole lot since the pancakes were so good on their own. The second time I went, I got the Bearcat breakfast and pancakes again. Diet, schmiet! As for my drink, I tried the pineapple lemonade ($6), and it was a great mix of sweet and tart. The servers were also lovely. FYI - they do add a small percentage of your bill to their employee care fund (less than $1 for me each visit). It is optional.

    Hot Cat Daddy Biscuit
    Daniel R.

    Oh my goodness, the Hot Cat Daddy Biscuit was on a whole different level! I highly recommend it. Service was great, and the staff and waitress were super friendly and attentive. Just a heads-up: the wait time can get pretty long. I definitely recommend going with a small group (2-4 people) because they have a hard time seating larger groups.

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    Greg P.

    Kept hearing how good it was. Kept hearing how good it was. Kept hearing how good it was. Well guess what? It was better! Man this spot was good. Arrived a little before opening because I heard there's often a line but I was the first one. Other people steadily came in as I ate. I ordered the shrimp and grits with a side of pancakes. And a charcoal lemonade. First bite of the shrimp and grits literally made me pause eating and just take in the flavor. So good. Shrimp perfect. Grits. Perfect. Sauce. Perfect. So good. Beginning to end. Next time I will order two. The pancakes were big fluffy and filling. Also amazing. And the lemonade was delicious. Comes in its own stored glass. What an experience. Yeah so it was all I was told. I will definitely be hitting them up every time I come back to the city. Wow. Believe the hype.

    Smoked salmon toast & seasoned potatoes
    Olivia G.

    Rating: 7.5/10 Bearcat was our breakfast choice and it was a cool lil spot with a wide array of food options. Location: The restaurant is located off of Claiborne so there can be a little bit of traffic. The location itself has limited parking but a few feet away is a free parking lot. Food: They serve breakfast and lunch options and have an extensive drink menu as well. My party ordered the orange juice and grapefruit mimosas, matcha latte (yum!), a biscuit with crawfish sauce, smoked salmon toast and seasoned potatoes. The food was good and our waitress did ok at making sure we were taking care of. Price: The total cost for my party of 2 was $103. They add gratuity in automatically so don't be surprised by that charge. While it was nice, it wasn't anything too special. If someone wanted to go there, I would go back but not just to go.

    Devil "eggs" - skip
    Rashina Y.

    Stopped by for brunch and this spot did not disappoint! I love that you can order drinks while you wait to be seated -- such a nice touch. The crab dip and egg rolls were standout starters. The dip was loaded with chunks of crab meat, and the chips tasted freshly made. The egg rolls had the perfect crunch and were packed with meat and flavor. I'd probably skip their version of the deviled eggs next time, though. The shrimp and grits were a highlight -- the cheesy, coarse-textured grits paired with savory gravy and perfectly cooked shrimp really captured that New Orleans flavor. The seafood with chicken and biscuit was divine... and those potatoes?! Perfectly crisp and well seasoned! I wish I had tried the pancakes or waffles, but overall this is a great spot for breakfast or brunch. I'll definitely will be back!

    Kem B.

    Bearcat Cafe has become my favorite breakfast spot in the city. They have two locations, and I visited both locations. The one on Carondelet Street offers outdoor seating for anyone who enjoys dining outdoors. The atmosphere was relaxed, and the service at both locations was exceptional. I ordered the Bearcat Breakfast with bison sausage and added a side of Banana Foster pancakes. Everything was delicious. The food tasted fresh, well-seasoned, and thoughtfully prepared. The bison sausage was flavorful and hearty, and the Banana Foster pancake was the perfect sweet complement to the meal. Both locations share the same menu, so you really can't go wrong no matter which one you choose. If I lived in New Orleans, I would be here weekly without hesitation. Hands down, this is the best breakfast I've had in New Orleans.

    Bloody Mary and Coconut Macha
    Manny T.

    I'm going to give this restaurant an additional 5 stars. Lets just say the food was amazing. I was eating so slow because I didn't want the experience to end. The restaurant had a southern vibe with clean restrooms and plenty of free parking. You must visit!!!

    Shrimp and grits and boudin egg rolls
    Shanea M.

    This was my second time visiting Bearcat in New Orleans. My first visit was about two years ago at the CBD location, and I absolutely loved it. I still talk about it to this day, especially the boudin balls, which were one of my favorite things I had while in the city. So when I came back to New Orleans with my sister and friend, I was excited to go again and decided to try the Uptown location since it was closer to where we were staying. To start, the waitlist system was convenient. They have a tablet outside where you enter your name and phone number and get an estimated wait time. It was quick and efficient, and our wait ended up being exactly an hour, which they did estimate correctly. However, there is no real waiting area. You're basically left standing outside, walking around, or sitting in your car until your table is ready. That wouldn't be too bad in perfect weather, but it's not ideal in general, especially if it's raining or windy. The Uptown location is also very different from the CBD location. The CBD spot feels like a traditional restaurant with indoor seating and a back patio. The Uptown location is set up more like a large house. You walk up stairs to a front porch with seating, and then the inside of the house is the main dining area. We were asked if we were okay being seated outside on the porch, which we agreed to so we didn't have to wait longer and also not knowing where the outside seating was. I would not recommend sitting outside. The weather wasn't bad when we went it was actually cool and breezy because rain was expected but never came but even with good weather, I would still request indoor seating. Louisiana heat and humidity alone would make that porch uncomfortable, and if it's raining or windy, it would be even worse. The biggest issue outside was the flies. They were constant the entire time. The restaurant does have small table fans that are meant to help, but they didn't make much difference. We spent a large part of the meal swatting flies away from our food. The porch itself is also very small and cramped, and it's not really what I expected when thinking of outdoor seating especially being that the cbd location has a back patio. The chairs outside were not very comfortable, if you're wearing shorts or a short skirt. Our server was friendly and gave recommendations. He also brought complimentary lemonade since it was our first time at that location, and he explained that the menus differ slightly between the Uptown and CBD locations, which I didn't know beforehand. One of the biggest disappointments for me was finding out they no longer serve the boudin balls. They've been replaced with boudin egg rolls, which were nowhere near as good as what I remembered from the CBD location years ago. Service overall was slow. Our server was polite, but there were multiple long waits anytime we needed something, including when we were ready for the check and even after we had paid. As for the food, it was just okay. I ordered the shrimp and grits. The flavor itself was fine, but the shrimp were overcooked and tough, and the grits were very thin and almost watery in consistency. The dish had potential, but the texture was off. My sister and friend also felt their meals were okay but nothing special. Everything we had the potatoes, bacon, lemonade was just average. The biggest issue of the entire visit happened near the end of our meal. A couple was seated on the already very small porch with a large dog. Personally, I don't think dogs should be in dining areas at all, especially not in a cramped space where people are actively eating. Not everyone is comfortable around dogs, some people are allergic, and there simply isn't enough room for that kind of setup. The situation became more frustrating because the dog wasn't just sitting. The owners allowed it to move around, and the restaurant also provided a water bowl for it on the porch. While we were waiting for our server to return with our check, the dog stepped in or knocked over the water bowl, and water splashed all over our legs and clothing. The owners' only response was "oops." No apology. No acknowledgment. Just "oops." At that point, we were over it. I place responsibility on both the owners and the restaurant. The owners were inconsiderate and didn't properly manage their dog, but the restaurant also made questionable decisions by allowing a large dog in such a small, crowded dining space and providing a water bowl in that environment. Our total bill for three people was about $160. After taxes, a mandatory 20% gratuity, and an additional employee wellness fee, nearly $40 of that total was fees and service charges alone. For that price, the experience simply did not match the cost. The food was average, the service was slow, the seating was uncomfortable and cramped, and the overall experience was disappointing compared to my previous visit at the CBD location.

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    Ask the Community - Bearcat Cafe

    Does the Jena street location serve alcohol?

    I'm assuming yes. Every restaurant we went to in New Orleans served alcohol.

    Are they usually busy on Wednesdays around 1-2pm? What's the latest time to walk in if they close at 3? Thank you!

    I usually am sat pretty immediately on Wednesday afternoons. The latest I have walked in is 2:15.

    Do they do reservations or is it first come first serve?

    It's first come first served. They take your name and number and you receive a text once your table is ready.

    Is there free parking?

    Yes, but it's not much, and there's nearby parking lot and street parking.

    What time does bearcat stay open tiill?

    7am-4pm Tuesday through Sunday

    What time is brunch?

    They serve breakfast from open to close. Lunch does start at 11...shrimp and grits, baby! It is on the breakfast menu and is the greatest.

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    4.1(34 reviews)
    0.7 miMilan

    If I could give 10 stars, I would! I love this place! Why…read moreare there not more alcohol coffee place in nola?! They sell an awesome - near perfect - Irish coffee that I always dream about. There is no reason not to come here and make this place popular. I don't think many people know about it. I have been about three times and there are maybe 2 or 3 other people inside. YOU NEED TO CHECK THEM OUT! They have regular coffee too. But they do not have a huge food list, it is mainly beignets - which are delicious and they make fun shapes out them to be festive - like stars for example. But who needs food, when you have alcohol coffee?! The staff are always kind and helpful. If you want to change anything up, they are more than happy to. And they make the presentation just beautiful as well. It is a great place for pre gaming prior to a meal or post gaming after a meal. They are connected to 4141 and it can be a little confusing trying to find the entrance. The bathrooms are clean, there is a fun two seater table that has like a pac man game or something similar, and there are some leather chairs and couches to sit on. This place is great and you know I will be back!

    A quiet place to grab a quick bite. I've been here before and their beignets are pretty solid, the…read moreminis are great for kids. I got the frostbite today and wasn't impressed. It's supposed to be made with chicory and ice cream blended together but just tastes like watered down coffee. Not really creamy or thick at all.

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    4.2(12 reviews)
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    I'm confused about this place. Was thrilled to see them open up. The building is gorgeous and had…read morebeen standing empty for years, ever since the demise of CC's. The first drink I tried was excellent--a pumpkin spice latte with coconut or oat milk, I don't remember. The spices were on point and it was nice and frothy and perfectly sweet. It was also decaf and didn't even taste like it. The second drink I got, just last week, was a decaf pistachio and it was honestly horrendous. Worst cafe coffee I've bought in many a moon--and it was over 7 dollars for a small! It was burnt... noticeably so. Maybe no one buys enough decaf to warrant a fresh pot more than once a day, but please, for the love of God, don't serve it if the carbon has reached these levels. I couldn't even drink it. I took two sips and chucked it. Hopefully they'll eventually convince me, because it's such a cute spot and so close to home, but as of now I'm still luke warm about it.

    This was our first time at the new location and we loved the ambiance and open feel. We ordered a…read morepistachio latte (half sweet) and a breve cappuccino with a raspberry danish. We loved everything. On an unfortunately negative note, the barista got very annoyed with me when I asked to have our coffee poured into mugs. They huffed and puffed, did not make eye contact with me, and made sure their body language told me they were annoyed. I'll still return here, but will make sure to ask for a mug ahead of time.

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