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Cafe Nola

3.8 (842 reviews)
Open • 8:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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Moderate noise
Hipster
Classy
Live music

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French Toast
Courtney E.

Cafe Nola I accidentally ended up at this spot - I intended to go somewhere else for brunch, but mixed up the locations. Since I was a solo diner, it was best to sit at the bar (plus, there were no tables available). I ordered the french toast that comes with eggs and bacon, and I also ordered a biscuit and a roasted potatoes sides. The food here is simple, but cooked well. The french toast was thick and fluffy (it came with an apple cinnamon compote that I didn't eat much of), bacon was crispy, the biscuit was buttery, the eggs weren't too runny or hard, and the potatoes were soft with crispy skin. The menu isn't super creative or innovative, but it's good fuel to start your day.

Rachel S.

Cool vibe! We came late night and just had beers. The kitchen was closed but I do want to come back for dinner soon. There's a stage for music and the inside is really nice!

Biscuits & Gravy
Preston C.

Omgggg. Loved this place! Was visiting from out of town and wanted a cute cafe! Was told it is also open late night with a band on the weekends. Would love to come back and see it. We did have to wait, for two people it was about a 20 minute wait, not too bad. the seasonal latte was amazing! Obsessed. The biscuits and gravy weren't due for! I love up north now and don't often get these. When I am back in town again I will be stopping by for sure! My new favorite brunch spot in Fredrick. also at a good price!

Breakfast Burrito with potatoes
Chloe P.

A hard pass for me. Stopped by with my two friends today for brunch. We all drove about 30-40 minutes to meet up and try this cafe out, and boy did it disappoint. We were greeted by a host with bangs who told us the wait would be 15 minutes and to wait in the vestibule. Okay no problem. The vestibule was cold and people filtered both in and out from the street, letting the cold windy air in. We waited and waited watching people enter the cafe. Thats when we noticed the hostess had seated 9 parties (larger than our 3) before us. At which point I walk back in to check in. The hostess looked alarmed that we are still waiting, even though we had done exactly as she instructed and waited out of the way. That is when I had asked if they took reservations, to which she replied "no". I had checked myself the day before. So she admitted to seating the SEVERAL parties before us within that statement. When we were finally seated, we were quite literally shoved in a corner by a door. My friend and I could not feel our toes by the end of our meal and catch up. (I had on Uggs) Our server was friendly and attentive. The food and coffee was good, but not good enough to EVER return. The cafe also appeared dirty and the bathroom spelled of mildew.

Side of biscuit and side of sausage gravy

As a server, you generally are able to judge your own server to a fuller extent, and usually more harshly as you can hold them to the same expectations you're held to. Sam W was a great server, and made my first time at Cafe Nola an amazing experience. I got the banana foster hot latte and side of biscuit w/ sausage gravy and they were both delicious. The hostess at the front was also really nice and welcoming.

Vee L.

We stopped in after a hike and wanted to get some brunch. This place was very busy but we were seated pretty quickly. The place is simple but comfortable decor. Service was ok. The food was good, straightforward and simple but the taste was good. Definitely a nice place to stop.

French Toast
Paola L.

Stopped by Nola this weekend for a quick breakfast with a friend. The space is lively and welcoming to all. We were seated faster than I anticipated for such a busy morning! I got an iced coffee with almond milk which was really refreshing and didn't feel too caffeinated/bitter. I had the French toast, eggs and sausage. The texture of the sausages was not my favorite but the dish was filling. My French toast was crispy on the edges and soft in the middle! My friend had the turkey club and said it was really protein packed, the side of fruits were fresh too. I really appreciated the inclusivity of cafe Nola, the quick but kind services and simple breakfast/lunch options.

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Food was delicious. They were very accommodating for large group of 10. Staff were friendly and the setup was very comfortable.

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Ask the Community - Cafe Nola

Do they still have open mic nights on Mondays?

Could I just get a black bean burger here aside from the black bean wrap/beyond burger?

Is their bar open weekday mornings for mimosas?

I believe it is, there was no time restriction on drunks but we prefers mimosas close to 11 am on a weekday.

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