Awesome hole in the wall greasy spoon...no frills but cheap eats and good portions! Go here for some traditional fare; service was great and waitress very attentive! A+ read more

Please-U-Restaurant - Yum - Diners Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

this place is awesome the atmosphere and the people here are amazing I'm loving vibe in here and are waitress is the standard for great customer service read more

Please-U-Restaurant - shrimp/ oyster po boy really good - Diners Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Wow! An old fashioned diner with tasty food, at old fashioned prices. We ordered our food and then the waitress was like "it comes with two sides " so then we added two additional sides. I have had bad experiences elsewhere with fried fish in the past, but this was flaky and moist and not greasy. It was so much food I couldn't finish it, which is rare for me. Their mashed potatoes seem to have been powdered,and the green beans potentially canned, but this might also be "Southern style" and I could be mistaken. They were tasty regardless. Also, the potato salad was made with egg and a lot of mustard which is not to my liking, but the value for price was off the charts! read more

OMG I love this place. Been here for breakfast three of the five days I've been here and they were closed on Sunday so really 3 of 4. The food is great diner food. With a cook that knows how to cook scrambled eggs that are light and fluffy. Not an everyday find at a diner. Their bacon is cooked just right, with the right thickness and flavor. Everything is top notch for food. And then you get to the servers. More of the same. Friendly, helpful and appreciative. This morning she even remembered what I had ordered for the first time two days ago. I love that attention to service. When you are looking for breakfast in the Garden District of New Orleans, this is the place to go. read more

Please U has delicious , fresh food We ordered the grilled shrimp salad , Reuben sandwich and the grilled catfish . The grilled shrimp is so flavorful . The Reuben had the perfect amount of sauerkraut . Really enjoyed the cat fish -super moist! Please U pleased Us! read more

Stay away! Food was terrible business was NASTY. Only giving it one star so I can post this warning! Do not eat here!

Locals eat here. Good, simple service and food. I'd suggest if you are nearby. I suggest order off the side order menu so you can try several things. See my pics as example. Enjoy the city and food! read more

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We just had an incredible meal at a little small "diner"! We were walking to Magazine Street and came across it. Ordered ham steak and eggs, and waffles with chicken tenders, absolutely delicious! Owned by a Greek family for a long time, had a nice chat with the owners 26 year old son. If you ever make it down here, don't miss this place! I highly recommend it!! read more

Please-U-Restaurant - Diners Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Don't judge a book by it's cover. If you're looking for what the "locals" would eat, come here. Walking in you can tell it has it's history. Memorabilia of past New Orleans' festivals, mardi gras and Saints this place has been around for a while. With that diner feel the menu is extensive and inexpensive. It had been 24 years since last in New Orleans i was dying for that po-boy taste and after two days of searching I had it. The muffuleta had it's savory meats and veggies one can expect from a fancy po-boy but wow did that taste bring back memories. The service was great and the delivery orders from what i heard kept coming as we dined. Unfortunately I lost the photos so I couldn't upload but rest assured this is one place that isn't a tourist trap. 5 stars! read more

This is an old diner style restaurant with a NOLA spin and a dash of Greek. You can get breakfast and lunch here most of the day. They have one side of the menu dedicated to their lunch offerings and the other side is their breakfast. You have a lot of choices here and there should be something on the menu to satisfy almost anybody. They also are very fast here and typically get your food out to you within a matter of minutes. It's got the old dive ambiance that we love in NOLA and I like sitting at the counter. The menu and food probably haven't changed in years which has its good points and bad points to various folks tastes. This is a solid choice if you're in the mood for a quick meal at a fair price in a diner type setting. Before Katrina this was a 24 hour establishment but unfortunately, like so many other businesses, they haven't returned to that schedule. The only real disappointment I get here is waitresses don't call me "love, darling, sweetheart, or honey" like they do at other NOLA joints like this. I would skip the burger and the turkey plates. read more

This diner's name cracks me up. I was a little skeptical about eating here because of it, actually. Thank goodness I ignored my general hesitation and just went with it because it is great! Inside is what I can only think to describe as a "divey diner" because it's very dated and not very aesthetically pleasing. That really doesn't bother me as long as the food is good and the food here was great and the service is prompt and friendly. I had a fried shrimp poboy once and a ham and cheese omelette with hash browns and toast on another visit. The poboy was really good and was piled high with shrimp. The omelette was wonderful and again piled high with the fillings. The chef is very generous. Both were under $10. Awesome! Here's to you, Please U! You did, in fact, please me. :) read more

"WHAT IS THE AUTHENTIC NEW ORLEANS?" has been a very active forum on NOLA.com this week. It started as a sort of guide for newbies but devolved into a diatribe by many transplants that their romanticized HBO version of "Treme" was gone. Personally I don't remember it ever existing, but I do know that outside of the bourgey Pontchy-Ex grid, in the old neighborhoods of Gentilly, Mid City and Uptown, generational traditions still flourish. PROBABLY THE BEST DINER IN TOWN The Please-U is the epitome of "before the storm" normalcy. It's basic diner food done well. Even their chicken tenders (with waffles and sausage cream gravy for dipping baby!) rival our best wingeries. The formica surfaces and yellowed oak seating are much more "real" than any café below Lee Circle. And the prices (almost no menu item is over $8) are cheaper than a silly designer juice at Satsuma. AND SHE CALLED ME "SWEETIE" which could up prolific Yelper "3-Star Shannon S's" rating on this unassuming relic, hun... read more

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Excellent little Hole-In-The-Wall!! Wonderful staff, great food , generous portions! Go if in New Orleans!

I would say a solid three stars for this place. I really liked the food, for the most part. I ordered two eggs over easy with bacon, hash browns and toast. It was really good and the staff was super friendly and attentive. I gotta say, the coffee is garbage. I'm sorry, but there's just no other way to put it. It had such a bad aftertaste, it almost felt like it was coating my tongue. Also, they butter the toast, which I don't really like, but if I go back I'll be sure to ask for the toast unbuttered. Now for the complaints. First of all, I walked in and the place smelled like wet dog. I have no idea why, but it did. The restaurant doesn't feel overly clean and the shelves holding the knick knacks were noticeably dusty. The worst was probably the fact that I had to walk through the kitchen to get to the bathroom. This normally wouldn't be a HUGE deal, but it's tight quarters and walking through a kitchen with hot griddles and grills and stoves and ovens all going at once made me a bit nervous that I was going to bump into something. Also, I just don't like the idea of customers being able to tromp through where my food is being prepared. I guess I'm just weird like that. They serve breakfast and lunch, so you can get poboys and burgers here. It's a pretty typical diner type of place. I probably won't go back. St. Charles Tavern is still my #1 choice for breakfast on the Avenue. read more

Please-U-Restaurant - Eggs hashbrowns and bacon - Diners Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

We had no idea what to expect when we walked in. The lady at the front desk of our hotel had recommended this place to us because we wanted some New Orleans seafood. She said this place had good seafood so we took her word for it. The place looks old like a diner should. There weren't a lot of patrons when we arrived but we decided to cop a squat at one of the booths and hoped for the best. We didn't want to judge a book by its cover. Thankfully we stayed because the food was delicious! We got fried oyster and shrimp. Our first meal in New Orleans and we were not disappointed. The meal came with a side salad as well and all for the price of $7.95. Incredible! Something like this in Chicago would have cost twice as much! Service was so friendly here too. I would definitely come back! read more

Please-U-Restaurant - Diners Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

This place is so good, especially for the prices - been here a very long time, apparently, and run by a Greek couple. Great experience. Their Greek-Italian vinaigrette dressing was a great start on our salad. For such a simple side salad, the dressing made it memorable. Next we had the Jambalaya, which was good. I usually don't eat much rice, but I enjoyed it. We also had the Oyster Poor Boy, the Veal Parmigiana Poor Boy, and the Shrimp Poor Boy: all very good. Loaded. They didn't skip on ingredients. Our server, Candice, was perhaps the best part of the experience. She took such good care of us. We'd come back. No question. read more

Plain, no-frills, greasy spoon. So greasy that the bathroom is in the kitchen. The decor is sticky too, but don't let that deter you from eating here. The po-boys are delicious and huge. The seafood on it is piping hot and flaky fresh. I had shrimp and my friend had catfish. Amazing!!! The size of these things make me ashamed to admit that we ate them all up. Onion rings were to die for - fresh cut onions, fried to golden perfection. Ask for a side of gravy, douse your sandwich in hot sauce and prepare for a trip to the heavens. Other patrons were eating eggs, dirty rice, I saw rotisserie chicken and fish fry. Everything is just straight up good. read more

Please-U-Restaurant - Shrimp po-boy. Catfish in the back. O-rings on the left. - Diners Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Had breakfast. Biscuits were dry. Gravy had very little sausage and was full of floury lumps and had little flavor. Older kid had shrimp omelette and he was happy with it. Younger kid had French toast, eggs and sausage and left hungry. Hubby had bacon, grits and eggs. He enjoyed the grits. All in all needs to be re-evaluated for flavor. Loved the old feel of the place. We really wanted to love it. I really hate leaving not great reviews, but I'm thinking that maybe this will help the owner, manager, cook come up with a better plan as this has been around for years and it would be a shame for it to fail now and not know why. read more

Food was OK, service could have been better. When there are so many great options so close, why settle for meh?

New Orleans, Louisiana --- In my quest for a breakfast diner with counter-seating (a "Run-A-Way Bill" Favorite), I discovered the "Please-U-Restaurant" on St. Charles (tourist zone) ... "Please-U-Restaurant" (since 1946) is a TOTAL disappointment ... No activity, only basic-of-basic service, and an owner that sits in the corner and does not reply to a "good morning" (but just walks by), and REALLY REALLY REALLY bad "sausage n' biscuits" ... wasn't even "sausage-flavored" ... bland white gravy with a "few" pieces of a frozen sausage patty (very few tasteless pieces) ... When in NOLA I recommend stickin' with the coffee cafes & their food selections (hint: HiVolt) ... day 041 "DUSA 2017" (Discover USA) "Run-A-Way Bill" was here! #RunAwayBill #DUSA2017 03.04.17 UPDATE: son on "non-sociable" owner "just" called me with this opening line after reading my Yelp review: "how dare you harass my dad!" my reply was, I only said "good morning to him" ... son then went into such a non-stop verbal attack on me for "harassing is 63 year old father" (that is mean calling his father "old" at 63 ... shame shame) 03.04.17 read more

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The vibe I'm the restaurant was so nice. Very kind workers including the kitchen staff who came out to our table to chat and give some great recommendations! Good selection of affordable local beers and GREAT food! read more

I was excited to go to this place. My friend told me that he knows of a hole-in-the-wall place that serves oyster omelette, which he said was amazing. I like NOLA hole-in-the-wall places, I like oysters, and I like omelettes. So being the shameless girl that I am, I made sure my friend took me here (e.g."You're busy? But I'm only here once in a while! Don't be an inhospitable brute!"). Please-U-Restaurant is not exactly a well-appointed kind of place. The decor is...what decor? But in New Orleans, I find that this sometimes adds to the experience and/or the food. The waitresses were very nice and talked to us about the Running of the Bulls that was happening at that time. We promptly ordered the oyster omelettes I've heard so much about. Well, they didn't look pretty. Some of the best food I've had were not exactly gorgeous, so I didn't let that deter me from digging in. The verdict? It was...disappointing. The eggs were overcooked and the oysters -- which seemed like they were out of a can -- were barely warm. It seemed like they just put the oysters on top of the egg before folding it in and taking it off the skillet. I don't know what I was expecting about oyster omelettes, but that certainly was not it. I would be willing to give this place another try simply for the charming waitresses. But if I ever do, I would be steering clear of the oyster omelette. read more

Please-U-Restaurant - The lackluster oyster omelette - Diners Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

I just finished a wet dressed Roast Beef Po' Boy sandwich and it was magnificent. Yes the place in the inside is a throwback to the 50's, but the food is totally on point. I now know why the people of New Orleans make such a big deal about these Po' Boy sandwiches....because they are a great deal. read more

Please-U-Restaurant - Diners Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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At first I was a little hesitant. It seemed like an old, no frills, greasy spoon. I wasn't sure what to expect. The Shrimp Po' Boy was huge and delicious. We also ordered the chicken tenders and waffles and grits. All really good. The waitress was very sweet, and attentive. read more

Please-U-Restaurant - Shrimp Po Boy, chicken and waffles. - Diners Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Breakfast was decent but nothing to really talk about. The toast was good though. Waffle was cold and seemed stale.

Went here because we wanted a local place for a traditional breakfast AND/OR lunch items. Plus, it was close to our hotel. The grits were good-hot with the right amount of butter and salt. The place is old and it shows. Of course, we WERE in NOLA. I had the chicken Parmesan at the servers recommendation. The sauce was just okay. (I admit, I am overly critical of sauces.) but the chicken was hot and obviously battered in house. read more

I'm still sitting in my booth at the restaurant just observing tables as the dining room becomes busier and my server works her way around the room 5-8 tables deep. Every single table is smiling, looking over the small and mighty menu and looking so very pleased. I've been meaning to come here for years since moving to New Orleans and frankly the restaurant looks a little divey from the front. However, now that I've come in and enjoyed the food and the atmosphere I'm glad that the sign deters all of the tourists. I had a breakfast plate and the link sausage is fantastic, the potatoes handmade from a literal potato. It's funny because the food is like what your mom makes, it's not fancy or filled with buzzwords that other breakfast places use. It just feels like home. I'll be back very, very soon. read more

Came in for the western omelet with hash browns, however upon canvassing the lunch specials menu, i found a very hard to pass up chicken - fried steak with potatoes for $8.25. So I said, 'why the hell not'? So that, accompanied with green beans and a side salad came up to $9.27 after tax. Scoring a meal for under ten dollars anywhere these days is a rare occurrence for me. Inside definitely feels like a diner, but I will say, things were smelling pretty good. Could have been that i was athirst for nourishment, but the nose rarely confuses. Got everything back to my house and it was all very good, I was rather pleased with the meal. These days, I'm not much into eating until I feel pot-belly-full; the portions were adequate of that desire as well. The chicken was not super crispy like most chicken-fried steaks, but I'll say that's the case because I drove it from St. Charles Ave to Mid City, still good tho. I also asked for white gravy and got brown, but it didn't kill the deal. I think I'll be back for that western omelet tho. I'm glad I finally came here, I'll be seeing them soon. read more

Incredible food! Great prices! Fabulous service! Need I say more? Seriously though,, this is a must go when in New Orleans. read more

We stayed at the Wyndham Avenue Plaza and were looking for a place to grab a burger closeby. We had passed Please U a few times walking and it looked like a dive but dives often have the best burgers - right? We picked the right place! Large, juicy burger. The fries and onion rings weren't remarkable but the burger was so big that we didn't really need them. We went back for breakfast this morning. I had an omelet and my DH had pancakes and sausage. All were quite tasty and the coffee was great. They did not have decaf. Well... they offered instant decaf but who wants that? Bottom line. 4 stars for offering a decent meal within minutes of our hotel. AND offering a smile and great service. read more

Pretty surprised this clocks in at 4 stars, as it's completely mediocre, bordering on bad, in almost every aspect. Service was extremely friendly, which probably bumps this review a star, but the food was rough. Their "hashbrowns" are the chunky breakfast potato style, and were 1) burnt 2) flavorless and 3) smashed in an odd way. Eggs were cooked to order, but they forgot to bring all of our biscuits, which it turns out they were out of, and then we waited 10+ minutes for a piece of toast. Tried the po' boys too -- better, but still average at best. Not really any need to stop in here with all the incredible food options nearby. read more

I got the oyster po'boy and it was very large. Made 2 meals out of it. The bread was unbelievably good and the oysters were fried to prefection. Will be getting the oyster po'boy again in the near future. read more

Love the vibe and the food here! Service is stellar and the consistency keeps me coming back

This was not my first time here but it may be my last. All the things I liked about it last time were missing this time. In truth none of the food was good. We had fried chicken, fried shrimp, and fried oysters. read more

Pros Excellent food Exemplary service; friendly staff Great prices Calming atmosphere Cons None Experienced I visited this fine, down-home establishment on the high recommendations of a good friend and was greatly enriched by the experience. First, I was immediately struck with a calming, nostalgic feeling upon walking in. It felt like I was visiting a hometown restaurant in which I had not been in years. After beginning the evening with delicious sweet tea, I then enjoyed a simple garden salad with the most delicious, creamy, home-made Thousand Island dressing that I've ever had. I won't forget the taste of that dressing for a long time. Then, I was treated to some plump, flavorful potato skins containing very well-prepared bacon. Frankly, I don't know if the restaurant normally serves this appetizer as the item isn't listed on the menu, but the kitchen staff may prepare them if you ask. But, I enjoyed them thoroughly then moved to tasting their delicious dinner plate of the day: baked lasagna. Though I was told that it was made with fresh ingredients, I was not ready for the scrumptious experience of this grub. Every bite was filled with great flavor, and I could easily determine that the noodles, meats, and cheeses were quite fresh. Further, not only was the lasagna great, I was served quite a healthy portion to boot. Then, I wrapped up my time there with a nice serving of lemon icebox pie, which was quite good as well. The crust of this pie simply melted in my mouth! In addition to the delectable eats, I was also impressed by the friendly table server and friendly restaurant staff. The server seemed genuinely friendly and enjoyed helping us. Further, she was alert to our drink needs and took our orders correctly. Adam, one of the owners, was also quite amicable and I enjoyed talking with him. I hope you'll give this hidden gem of a restaurant a try as I think you'll be quite pleased with your experience. read more

Excellent oyster and catfish po' boys along with their red beans and rice. The catfish was moist and crispy as well as the oysters. The bread was fresh with the perfect amount of chew. Our server was attentive and pleasant throughout the meal. This is definitely a restaurant frequented by locals. Their prices are very reasonable and though their hours are limited the full menu is available during business hours. We were seeking to tick off a few more items on our to eat list and are so "pleased" we chose "Please U"! read more

Please-U-Restaurant - Catfish Po Boy - Diners Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Absolutely loved this experience. No frills place, super casual as you will feel like you went back in time when things used to cost a nickel! The service was excellent & food was just delicious comfort food made with love! read more

Please-U-Restaurant - Mexican Breakfast plate - Diners Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Most reviews are pretty accurate. The food is good and the atmosphere is entertaining. The restaurant is pretty much a run down diner where nothing has been updated in years, that includes the staff and regulars. Everyone was really friendly, no one minded telling everyone their opinions and the service was good. My wife ordered an oyster po-boy, I had a shrimp po-boy and we split an order of onion rings. Everything was delicious and you can tell everything was made to order. We enjoyed eating our sandwiches while listening to the a waitress and a regular gab on about the state of our society today. read more

Please-U-Restaurant - Oyster PO-boy, shrimp PO-boy and onion rings. - Diners Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

I had the pleasure of visiting this amazing restaurant with my gal-friend on a Wednesday afternoon. The staff was very friendly, courteous, professional, and my cup of water was never empty. The food was DELICIOUS! It's only been a day and I already long for the scrumptious chili mac that I ordered. I will definitely be back! read more

Please-U-Restaurant - Chili Mac - Diners Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Delicious and reasonably priced diner food. Seafood gumbo is good, not too spicy. Get a po'boy dressed: lettuce, tomatoes and mayo. The location is great for hopping on and off the street car. read more