We popped into Frenchmen on an early Sunday morning. It was a church service of sorts with laid back vibes, local conversations, perfected cocktails, and delicious food. It was everything we needed for that moment and we are grateful we had the opportunity to visit. read more

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Friendly service and solid food! We popped in here after an evening of enjoying the Frenchman street bars. We were absolutely desperate for some good carby food, and this spot delivered. There was local decor all over the walls and the space was casual dining. However, it could easily be a spot for a downtown date. Dinner here and Spotted Cat after? Awesome date! I got a large glass of ice water (well, several..) and the crawfish mac and cheese. The portion was massive, which was inconvenient as I continued my night out. It was, however, cheesy and delicious. Next time, I would split it with a friend or two. Our server was also extremely friendly and made personalized recommendations on what to do next. Overall, super happy with this stop. read more

Frenchmen All Day - Crawfish Mac and cheese - Cafes Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

We stopped by for a quick breakfast before our party, and it was a nice little spot. The service was great, and the food was really good -- we ordered red beans and rice, gumbo, and a breakfast plate. Everything came out fresh and flavorful. The coffee was solid, and prices were very reasonable. It wasn't crowded at all while we were there, and a steady flow of people came in and out. Overall, it was a good experience for a quick, relaxed breakfast! read more

No beer, no cheddar cheese, no grits & a long list of other key ingredients the restaurant was out of. The server even said to her colleague - "This place isn't even real". The sign says "Please wait to be seated", but if I had done that - I'd probably still be standing hours later. Service is laid back. I feel like you have to speak up if you want service here. After my meal arrived, I was informed they didn't have cheese for my scrambled eggs. A can of sprite is $4, but a meal starts around $14. I'd probably return for the vibes, but just for coffee and people watching. Nobody is moving too swiftly around here. read more

Frenchmen All Day - Cafes Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Frenchmen All Day In New Orleans for the first weekend of its Jazz Festival, I chose lodging near Frenchmen Street. My hope was that I would spend the morning and afternoon at the Festival and visit restaurants and music clubs on Frenchmen Street. I had a ticket to see the Dirty Dozen Brass Band at Maison (508 Frenchmen Street) for a show starting at 10 p.m. After finishing the afternoon at the Festival I returned to my hotel (the Hampton Inn French Market Area) and after a brief nap went looking for locations nearby for dinner. Given a recommendation by a local resident, I chose Frenchmen All Day, pretty much right across the street from Maison. Genuine, reasonably priced, and perfectly portioned, I had their crawfish étouffée ($17) and an Abita lager. Mild enough for les Americans, the dish seasoned up nicely with some Tabasco Sauce. Service was friendly and prompt, and I left knowing that this was the real deal, exactly what I was looking for in Cajun cuisine. read more

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Just so good. The place itself is so fun and quaint. The staff was incredibly kind. And the food was amazing - we ordered the Crawfish Benedict and the étouffée and we will be back for both. The coffee was also really good. Overall this is a fantastic spot for lunch or brunch in New Orleans. read more

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They were friendly, but that was the worst key lime pie I've ever put into my mouth. Do not recommend for pie, can't comment on anything else but man was the pie terrible. read more

Cute little spot for breakfast or brunch/lunch along Frenchman St. between the French Quarter and the Marigny. Very homey. Sitting at a table by the window felt a little like being at a small neighborhood cafe in Paris. We started with roasted shishitos tossed in a spicy sesame ponzu. They were roasted well but it was the heat level of the ponzu that really made the dish. For mains we had traditional New Orleans crawfish etouffee served over white rice (tasty!) and crawfish mac & cheese. The mac & cheese dish was actually a little bland, so we added some of the shishitos and some of their house hot sauce that was on the table to give it some more taste and character. That worked well, so it ended up being good, too. Not a must-visit place, but definitely good, solid food and good service in a quiet neighborhood outside the French Quarter. read more

Frenchmen All Day - Crawfish etouffee (front) and crawfish mac & cheese (back). - Cafes Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Had the avocado toast. Toast was crunchy and egg was poached and runny. Seasoned with everything bagel. Hit the spot after an evening of too much partying and still wanting breakfast at 4pm the next day. No decaf coffee here so ordered cranberry juice instead. Service prompt and friendly. read more

Heck yeah! That's what I'm gonna say when we go back to New Orleans and my wife asks me if I want to eat here again. We stayed right off Borboun Street and we decided to walk here which is not too far. I got the Crawfish Hash and I am glad I did, they were not stingy with the crawfish and it had great flavor. We received great customer service and they were very attentive. It's not a quiet setting so you can talk without anyone listening in on your conversation as the seating is not too close to each other. Prices are very fair especially for what you get especially if you compare to California prices. read more

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Crawfish Mac and cheese was amazing! Super creamy, well seasoned and lots of crawfish throughout the dish. Highly recommend read more

Frenchmen All Day - Cafes Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Gumbo was the best Red beans and rice a must Go earlier in the day so they aren't out of things. read more

Frenchmen All Day - Red Beans and Rice Gumbo - Cafes Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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My wife and I were casually hanging out in the Frenchman area and walked by this establishment. We noticed an older couple exiting and saw us checking out the menu posted outdoor. They quickly recommended we get a table to to dine as they said this was one of the best local restaurants in the area. The restaurant is small but like most places in NO, they know how to maximize their space and serve as many customers as they can. You could tell this was a place locals frequented, which is always a good sign. The food was simply amazing! I ordered the shrimp and grits with a cocktail - all of which were very good! The grits were cooked perfectly and contained a good amount of plump and juicy shrimp. Met the chef who was super nice and amazing Black man named Dwayne. He greeted every customer and made sure everyone was satisfied with their meal. This is definitely a place for locals, and it didn't disappoint. Our server Kaykay was super sweet read more

Frenchmen All Day - Shrimp and Grits - Cafes Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

1000/10 This place is definitely for locals and the vibe was so cute! The staff here are super nice and the decor here was wonderful. I absolutely loved the food, the dishes were perfect and packed with flavor. My favorite which wasn't posted is the bananas foster! BEST thing I've ever eaten in my life. It had the perfect amount of sweetness without being too sweet. Highly recommend! read more

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I feel like we stumbled onto a hidden gem, but it might just be because we came by mid day on a Wednesday. I wanted to check out Frenchmen street because my partner loves jazz, and full disclosure, we were also looking for a place to sit and eat our vegan hot sausage po' boy that we got elsewhere. We couldn't stay at the po' boy place because there felt like microdoses of what must have been chili flakes in the air that got into our eye membranes. Frenchmen All Day was kind enough to let us eat our sandwiches after we ordered some drinks. We also ended up getting the bread pudding, which was delicious. Taggart was our server and was awesome. There were also some other customers who were learning how to swing dance in the middle of the restaurant. It was chill. Love the vibe. Would love to come back for actual food soon! read more

Awesome atmosphere, friendly service, amazing drinks and delicious food. This was my favorite spot in New Orleans that we tried on our trip and I will go back every time I visit. Food: Red beans and rice - spot on flavor! Burrata Panzanella - light and refreshing, loved the peach compote! Drinks: Rabble Rousers Martini - I could drink these all day! Teeling Irish Coffee - Great hot option with a heck of a kick! read more

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Road trip to NOLA to see family, look at wedding venues, and oh, see T. Swift. We heard this place was worth the wait, so we threw our names in. After about 15 minutes, we scored a seat at the bar! YASSS... I would recommend watching the bar for a party of two instead of waiting hours like we saw others have to wait - especially on a busy weekend. It's a cute place, but small. I love the artsy vibe. Nothing but really good energy from the bartender and wait staff. And this is while they were completely slammed with Swifties. After we bellied up to the bar, we ordered our bevvies. I got a carafe of mimosa (yes, for myself - don't judge) and my man - a bloody. Both were delicious. I watched the bartender as he prepared another carafe of mimosas and he LITERALLY poured an ENTIRE bottle of bubbly in the container and a teeny tiny splash of orange juice. Awwww, boy! Things are different in NOLA! haha We ordered our food which took awhile to get because things were BUSY. I mean super BUSY. I ordered the Crawfish Etoufee, which I have been craving for a long time, but sadly cannot find up in Wisconsin. My boyfriend ordered the Crawfish Benedict. I INHALED my étouffée and he devoured his Benedict while muttering, "This is insane." In retrospect, I should have made a double order for both. One of each To Go, please! Overall, we were fat and happy. Definitely will see y'all next time. Save us a spot at the bar! read more

Cute restaurant near the end of Frenchman Street. I was hungry for lunch and they had a few tables outside on a sunny day, so ordered shrimp and grits with a Second Line blonde ale. The lunch was delicious with plenty of shrimp and sausage with creamy grits. Service was a little slow and you need to order at the counter for outside food, but I got the beer after ordering and it wasn't too long until my food came out. The music from the drag brunch next door added to the appeal of the location. Fun place! read more

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This place was great! Food was killer, people were even better! Will definitely add it to my regular list when I'm in town. Probably my favorite Nola breakfast spot since Coulis closed. read more

Frenchmen All Day - Crawfish Benedict - Cafes Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Food was AMAZING! I ate the shrimp and grits and i had no notes. The best shrimp and grits i've ever had. The cook, Mildred, was warm and welcoming and so was our server! The restaurant itself felt so cozy. If i lived nearby, i would be here every day. read more

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We had lunch at Frenchman all day and it was fabulous! The staff were delightful and kind! I had the turkey sandwich and my friend had the avocado toast which were delicious! The restaurant has a lot of charm! If you want a yummy lunch I highly recommend Frenchmen all day! read more

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The restaurant has a nice cozy vibe located near Washington Square with some outdoor tables. Our server was attentive and the food came out quickly. The gumbo was good, the bowl comes with ample sausage, some chicken and two shrimps. This would make a good appetizer, the overall meal is hearty but light. read more

Frenchmen All Day - Housemade Gumbo - Cafes Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

I loved this unassuming restaurant on the famous Frenchman Street. The vibe is casual and laid back. Service was friendly and attentive. I had the muffuletta salad which was so delicious that I didn't even miss the sesame loaf bread. Also shared the carafe of champagne which came with 4 different juices to jazz (wink) it up. read more

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If you enjoy being disappointed before you even get out of your car, then Frenchmen All Day is the place for you. This charming little vortex of mediocrity somehow manages to be both underwhelming and frustrating--an impressive feat, really. I'd give it zero stars if I could, but unfortunately, the system won't let me. Let's begin with the food--or more accurately, the recurring absence of it. Eggs? Gone. Pastries? Vanished. Basic dignity? Also missing. Sure, selling out can be a sign of success now and then. But when it happens this consistently, it's not popularity--it's poor management. And when they do have food, it's aggressively average. Like, "I guess this toast exists" average. Definitely not worth the price, the wait, or the emotional toll. But wait--it gets better. Or worse, depending on your tolerance for nonsense. Outside the café--literally against the wall beside the steps--is a ragtag group of self-appointed parking police, masquerading as buskers. I attempted to pull into a public spot, only to be yelled at by one of the band members like had driven onto their stage. After I yelled back that they don't own the street, they grudgingly moved. Newsflash: this is a public street, not Burning Man. I went inside to complain--because surely, the restaurant wouldn't allow random musicians to block customer parking and harass patrons, right? Wrong. The woman at the counter, with a straight face and a shrug that could win awards, said they weren't affiliated. I call BS. If a band is plugged into your building and is regularly playing outside your café more often than you have food, you're affiliated. You don't get to play dumb just because you don't want to pay them or be accountable for them playing at your establishment. Speaking of pay: maybe try actually supporting your musicians instead of forcing them to panhandle with instruments. But they can't--because they're not actually set up for it. So instead, they sneak in live music through the backdoor (or in this case, the sidewalk) and pretend it's some charming, spontaneous surprise. Spoiler: it's not. Sure, many of them are talented--but that's not the point. Talent doesn't excuse entitlement. These particular buskers are astonishingly disrespectful to the working musicians performing inside real venues--artists who've put in the time to play spots like Snug Harbor, Marigny Brasserie, and The Spotted Cat. At one point, they even had the gall to post a handwritten sign that said "The Spotted Cat," as if cardboard could somehow pass for legitimacy. That kind of willful disrespect? It's the worst kind. If they insist on playing, maybe try the bottom of Frenchmen Street at Decatur. It's still in the way, but at least it's a half block from the nearest venue. And I'm not a musician, but I do work on Frenchmen. Their blocking parking spaces isn't just rude to musicians and customers--it's a giant middle finger to the rest of us who actually work on Frenchmen and need parking too. We're all scrambling for a space, and they just waltz in and take over. It'd be so considerate if they at least told their crowd not to spill into the street while they're at it. But hey, expecting basic human decency from them? Yeah, that's clearly asking too much. It's especially rich that this mess is happening under the banner of a woman-owned business. You'd think that might come with a baseline of integrity--or at least some awareness of how not to undercut an entire community. Elevating others doesn't require steamrolling over decency, standards, or common sense. These women should know better--and frankly, do better. But hey, let me try setting up a mic and amp outside and see how long it takes for the police to show up. But I digress. Oh--and they often keep playing after the legal outdoor noise ordinance cutoff. Because of course they do. Frenchmen All Day is all vibe and no substance, and even that vibe is annoying. Keep your money. Support places that treat musicians like people, not props, and actually respect the community around them. And seriously... maybe keep food in stock while you're at it. read more

This place is super cute! There are unique art items all over the walls but my favorite aspects were the original (seemingly) floors and ceilings. Beautiful! The day that we were here they had just had their oven repaired so there were a number of menu items. Hearing this, I felt a little nervous that the menu would be limited. I had no reason to be nervous though! Our server gave us some recommendations and they were spot on! My husband had the pulled pork hash which was amazing! We all ended up eating some of that due to the size and flavor. The kids shared the French toast and completely cleaned their plates! I had the turkey sandwich with a side salad and it was so good. Drinks- the Bloody Mary was probably the best we had in town. I had a cocktail that was blueberry cinnamon ginger something. I wish I could remember because it was yummy! It felt like this was a place that had a group of regulars hanging out but they did not make us feel out of place. It was welcoming and delicious! One of our favorite restaurants of our entire trip. read more

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The food was delicious. We ordered several things to start the Shrimp and Tasso Pasta, and the BBQ Shrimp. Omg they were both delicious. I could probably have licked the pasta sauce from the bowl. We were in the waitstaff change over, and I don't get the sense that people ask for their names because both waiters seemed hesitant to say their names. We then met the Chef Dwayne Richard's, he is a friendly bright spot, and we asked him to choose for us what he thought we needed to eat, and he brought us the Crayfish Hash and the Gumbo. Neither disappointed. The drinks were tasty, my friend had the Baby Come Back and I had the Rabble Rouser Coffee Martini X more than 2... just saying, super tasty. We all agreed that we would come back... daily. read more

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Surprisingly bad experience. Was a quiet morning, but took almost 90 mins to get food. Salad didn't have egg on it when served - I flagged it and server said "sorry we ran out of boiled eggs." 1) would have been nice to flag that before serving it, 2) she literally served my partner a sunny side up egg so clearly they had eggs? Female server was genuinely rude - first rude waitress experience in all of New Orleans. Go to Ruby Slipper up the street instead if you're in the neighborhood. read more

Went there for a quick dinner the waitress was very good food came a bit late but good they did forget one thing we ordered read more

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Went there this morning and we didn't get seated after standing around for 5 minutes or so. Once seated, we weren't offered menus or water. We got our own menus and still after 20 minutes, no acknowledgement whatsoever. In fact, others who arrived after us were given menus and water. We left after the 25 minutes of no service. Would not recommend. read more

Waitlist situation is strange. How does a 15 top get sat before our 3 top? We had to leave because we knew we would never get our food in type since they prioritized the big party instead of us arriving 30 minutes before them? We had a drink while waiting, when I said thank you the bartender said SURE in a stiff tone. Hostess never said the bar seats were first come first serve for food either. Waisted an hour of our morning and had us late for our next event. read more

Great spot for evening people-watching, especially if you can snag a window-side table with a view of Frenchmen Street. On a weekend night you might enjoy a free pass-the-hat jazz concert by some street musicians just outside the restaurant. I enjoyed a nice bowl of gumbo, packed with plenty of shrimp and sausage. It came with a bonus grilled cheese sandwich - simple but sturdy, made with whole-grain bread. Good value for the French Quarter. A handful of draft beers on tap, with wine and spirits also available. Very friendly service. Nice place to grab a bite before heading to one of the music clubs nearby. read more

Frenchmen All Day - Gumbo - Cafes Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Could not have found a better place for breakfast. My goodness. If you are in New Orleans this quaint restaurant is a must go to. Service was excellent! Food was so good. Everyone ate and drank everything. Coffee and champagne options for breakfast. If I had more nice things to say I would just rave on about this place. It's on my top list of places to return to when I come back. The decor was really cute as well! read more

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Hands down the best crawfish mac and cheese I've ever had! Perfectly creamy with just the right amount of spice--absolutely addictive. On top of that, the staff was incredible--friendly, welcoming, and made the whole experience even better. Can't recommend this place enough! read more

We checked out this place while hopping bars listening to live music. This place was just what we were looking for. I had a herbal tea and gumbo. Both were delish and perfect for those chilly nights. Would recommend this place if your in this part of town! read more

Frenchmen All Day - Cafes Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

There is street parking only. When you walk in, you are glad you wondered a little outside the French Quarter because there is a more relaxed and chill vibe. The chai latte was excellent for this rainy morning, it inspires you to wish you had a book so you could just hang out and drink your chai an really chai the spice and flavor. They doesn't have gluten free bread which is a bummer. I enjoyed the hollandaise sauce with my potatoes. The bacon was a little burnt at the ends which is why I lowered the rating. The service was good. read more

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The food here is SO GOOD, not a tourist spot, we had the burrata, the shrimp remoulade, shrimp and grits, and crawfish Mac and cheese. Plus a carafe of mimosas with fresh squeezed juice. My stomach hurts because I couldn't stop eating this amazing food. Best grits I've ever had. Also the vibe is super chill. 10/10 no notes. Wish I had thought to take photos before I inhaled everything. Staff is very very nice and helpful too, read more

This place hit the spot. i woke up early after a long night out and was looking for something local with good coffee. i couldn't resist eating breakfast just because i wanted to stay longer and soak up the relaxing post party morning vibe. It was no frills AM fare. Eggs, bacon and biscuit for me. There was good music playing and it seems like a place i'd be happy to have in my own neighborhood. Service is attentive and friendly. Parfait was great for the walk back to my hotel. read more

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They were out of half the menu when we stopped in for lunch. Food was OK but my MIL raved about the coffee. Service was good. Friendly people. Bathrooms passable. read more

Our waitress was okay. I fee like I've had way nice and friendlier but I've also have had worse. The I side was very cute but was full of gnats and flys. We where constantly swatting them away. The food was very very bland and was served at room temp. We got the Crawfish Benedict and Crawfish hash. We got one beer and two cocktails which where the espresso martini and an Irish coffee. The espresso martini taste like it had artificial sugars in it which is OK if you like that sort of thing. The Irish coffee was really good. going back to New Orleans I would not go back to this place. read more

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LOVED this little cafe that was right around the corner from where we were staying hand right across the street from one of dour favorite music spots on Frenchmen Street. We mostly came for breakfast/brunch, but it is *mostly* open all day -- there were a couple times they'd closed around lunch during the week, but it might just been because they were short staffed. DRINKS // The Bloody Mary was incredible, the drip coffee was solid, and they had a variety of great teas for the non-coffee drinkers in our group. Also enjoyed the fresh squeezed grapefruit juice -- very refreshing if you have to get up early after a long night out. FOOD // Cochon hash came with delicious pulled pork and spicy chorizo, two eggs and a creamy hollandaise. It is FILLING. But try to leave room for some red beans and rice! If you're in the mood for something lighter, the yogurt parfait was excellent, and the avocado toast was ok (good seasoning, perfectly cooked egg on top, but took this one to go and it just didn't travel well). ATMOSPHERE // Plenty of seating inside and spacious tables, and there are smaller tables available outside on the sidewalk. Frenchmen can get pretty busy at night, but in the morning, it's not a bad spot. THE STAFF // We loved the ladies who served us! Seemed to be the same two every time we went in -- working hard! Filling orders, running food to tables, making coffee, etc. They let us take our time with the menu, made great recommendations, and were friendly and fast. read more