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    Leo's Caboose

    4.5 (41 reviews)
    InexpensiveSouthern
    Closed 7:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    LEO'S CABOOSE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Divey
    Casual
    Dogs allowed

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    Greg M.

    Dynamite tasting breakfast sandwiches! Service was very friendly, though not overly fast- but for good reason, they are making your sandwich to order. Asked for a bacon egg and cheese on a croissant. 4 slices of bacon and a good 2 eggs made this sandwich delicious. Also tried the meat pie and egg roll, because, why not? The meat pie had a great spice to it and was hot from a temperature standpoint even after a 20 minute walk back to the house. Egg roll tasted like an egg roll. Not much ambiance to the place, but there are several tables you can sit at, though everyone I saw was getting carry out. A constant stream of customers, though not crowded.

    sausage cheese egg biscuit. Big breakfast with two medium fried eggs, bacon toast, and grits.
    Chris W.

    This little café was located near our hotel. It was listed under cheap eats. Great little café for a hot cooked breakfast. Small and quaint but very good. food was made to order and the service was great.

    Courtney H.

    This is a small old neighborhood diner sandwiched between buildings and streets. In fact, there are entrances from 2 different streets. We ordered shrimp po-boys dressed with lettuce, tomato, pickle and mayo. The bread was fresh and the shrimp were breaded and cooked perfectly. They don't skimp in the shrimp. There's some in every bite. Sides are separate, so we ordered fries. They also have hot plate lunches and that looked good as well. Was less than $30 for lunch for 2. It's local New Orleans if that's what you are looking for. I do wonder why it was named Leo's Caboose though.

    Caboose

    Delicious, hot, homestyle food. The price was fair, the staff genuine and friendly, and the food came out quickly. Seemed to be a husband and wife running it. Definitely a local spot, not touristy. Street parking was a bit tricky to secure, but 10/10 I'd get breakfast here regularly.

    Omelette and grits
    Trent D.

    Great mom and pop hole in the wall. I live not too far away and walk here once or twice a week. Super friendly staff with generous portions at a fair price. Breakfast is your standard fare with your eggs cooked to order and great daily lunch specials.

    Kaye K.

    Great little hole in the wall diner- delicious meatloaf and green bean special today. It ain't fancy, but it's good grandma style cooking!

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    Breakfast sandwiches phenomenal. Made to order. Almost hate to post. Best kept secret.

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    I love Leo Caboose but the prices have gotten way to high and unbearable. Bring the old prices back!

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    I get breakfast at least 3 times a week from here and the food is always hot and fresh the employees are always very friendly.

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    This was the worse eggs and spice sausage dry I have ever eaten bad food now that again

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    We enjoyed nice people, nice service, food really good. Will come back when in the area and looking for a good value.

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    Best poboys in nola. Tried em all over two years and this is the hands down winner. Way to go Leo's!

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