Tic Toc Cafe

Amazing little diner!!! We needed breakfast after an early flight in, close to the airport, and…read morethis fit the bill. The menu is not plain or ordinary - great modern breakfast options. The biscuit breakfast sandwich was huge - all the portions were, and so good. The coffee - incredible. From local Pretty Coffee Roasters. One person in our party cannot have a lot of caffeine, and even the decaf was smooth and delicious. Finally, the beignets. We got one order to share. I've been to New Orleans probably 20 times in my life, had Cafe du Monde beignets every time, and I kid you not, these beignets give Cafe du Monde a run for its money. They are a bit different, and I can't quite describe how, except they are richer in flavor. To die for.

Great customer service. We interacted with 3 different employees. Had a margarita frozen that was…read moreyummy. Only one size offer on that. We tried a turkey club sandwich that was perfect. So delicious so yummy. Great bacon.

Cheddar Jalapeno Scone

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Breakfast sandwich with sausage

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3.9(154 reviews)

4.3 mi

Bienvenue translates as "welcome" in French and they definitely welcome you here with their…read moredelicious offerings of contemporary Creole cuisine and variety of fresh Southern dishes. This Creole restaurant is noted for their great daily specials and is very popular for their brunch lunch and dinner offerings. They also have quite a notable burger you might also consider sampling. The service here has also always been really friendly and great here. Overall this is a really great option and they constantly offer different specials along with their regular menu. My video review of Bienvenue is here: https://youtu.be/QpBWp_GMl7U

Stumbled upon Bienvenue with a customer and glad I did. It's become a go to for my dad for his…read moreannual Oyster Po Boy on his birthday. My choices have varied on each visit but when they have them, the BBQ shrimp Po Boy is quite tasty. The servers there are friendly and quick and keep checking on you. It's a neighborhood restaurant and it shows as it seems everyone is a friend once inside. Give it a try if you're looking for something comforting.

To go menu

To go menu.

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Bang Bang Shrimp Wrap.

Junior's on Harrison

4.0(257 reviews)

3.1 mi•Lakeview

Food was delicious. They don't have lobster rolls which was reported somewhere and was the reason I…read moredecided to go there. The shrimp tacos were really good. The food prices were righteous. When we first arrived, there was a really loud obnoxious noise from the speakers. It wasn't music, just NOISE. We aslked the server if the volume could be turned down. She said the owners would not allow anyone to turn the volume down and said it was a radio. Finally, someone got ahold of the owner and the volume came down. Why on earth would any owner want to ruin a perfectly lovely restaurant be ruined by very loud radio NOISE? I think before I go there again, I will call and see if the noise can be muted for an hour or so. I feel sorry for whoever works there. The servers were very good and attentive but not too attenti

Finally was able to go for $7 Thursday's at Junior's. All day on Thursday's there's $7 frozens,…read moremartinis, truffle fries and Caesar salad. I ordered the frozen froze which was delicious. My friend got the frozen blueberry mint froze and she loved it as well. We ordered the truffle fries for an appetizer and they were some of the best I've had. I loved the shaved Parmesan on top. I also ordered the Caesar salad and added grilled chicken. For $4 they gave a big amount of the chicken which impressed me. My friends ordered the Citrus Salmon Crispy Rice and Shrimp tacos. Both were delicious as well. The inside is very beautiful and bright with lovely decor. It did get very loud as the restaurant filled up so if you don't like having to talk very loud, you may want to sit outside. Our server was attentive although it seemed like he had so many tables that he was struggling to keep up as we each had to remind him that we ordered another drink. Overall, I will definitely go back but when it's cooler to sit outside.

Downstairs

Korean [cheeseless] cheesesteak-$15 and Brussels sprouts-$9

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View to front

District Donuts Sliders Brew

4.1(238 reviews)

2.9 mi

District meets the suburbs…read more I've been to the locations on Magazine and Harrison several times but 1st time I have been to this one. This one feels like a chain restaurant (which it now is) and has no real personality being pinned in between a bike shop and a Jersey Mike's inside of strip mall. The kolaches at District are really good. They have a variety of flavors, I usually get a smoked sausage, cheese and jalapeno which is tasty but this time I got a brisket boudin and cream cheese kolache in a collaboration with Gonzo's. This was phenomenal. I also got a regular glazed donut. This was not that good. It's too dense and too thick. I like my glazed donuts to be light and airy; I want it to almost melt in my mouth. All of District's donuts are thick. Most of them are good especially the banana pudding donut. The issue is these aren't really donuts more like cakes or just a dessert. If you are coming to get your order to go this place is fine but if you want to hang out, I prefer the other locations.

Tried the King Cake from District Donuts Sliders Brew, and wow--this one absolutely lives up to the…read morehype. The dough is soft, buttery, and rich without being heavy, and the cinnamon-sugar filling is perfectly balanced (sweet but not cloying). You can tell it's made with the same care as their donuts. The icing is generous without drowning the cake, and the traditional Mardi Gras sprinkles add that classic festive touch. It's indulgent, flavorful, and dangerously easy to keep slicing "just one more piece." Also worth noting: it stays moist for days, which is rare for king cake. If you're torn between traditional and over-the-top versions, this is a great middle ground--classic flavor, elevated execution. Easily one of the better king cakes in the city, and definitely worth picking up during the season. Would 100% buy again.

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4.3(363 reviews)

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This is a wonderful deli and we were surprised to find it. Delicious comfort foods and a few…read morespecialties too. The bacon egg cheese sandwich I had was fabulous. They are all very attentive too. We never had an empty drink. It is a cool looking 50's diner too which adds to the experience. We will be going back when in NOLA now that we know about this spot

Food is prepared to order, always fresh and hot. If you're looking for a breakfast place here's a…read morenice one for you.

Inside

Fried green tomatoes

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Chez Pierre French Bakery & Cafe

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Run, run RUNNNN to Chez Pierre French Bakery because they still make the BESTTTT pate chaud (savory…read moreVietnamese puff pastry pie, generously filled with ground pork)! I've tried so many different ones in Texas but very few are even close to the quality and TLC made at Chez Pierre. I can't get enough of the buttery, flaky, golden goodness with each savory bite of pure deliciousness! I pre-order them by the dozen to share with visiting family and friends. Everyone who has tried the pate chaud absolutely LOVESSSS them!!! Take one bite and you'll be hooked for life! And while since you're already here, be sure to grab some deliciously potent Vietnamese iced coffee (cafe sua da) to energize your day. Their Vietnamese sandwiches are legit as well for a quick meal on the go. Have a sweet tooth? Their display is full of the most beautifully crafted and yummy pastries/sweets/etc - pick your guilty pleasure! I like to order their cakes for special occasions. Crowd faves are the fruit chantilly cake or the pandan cake- the cakes are light, airy, and not overly sweet. The Chez Pierre staff are always welcoming, friendly, and knowledgeable about all their menu items. I've only had positive experiences and I know you will love them too! This is your reminder to hurry over for the pate chaud- I promise you will thank me later :)

Awful. I odered a pineapple merange, a cream puff and an eclair. They were all old and dry and…read moretasteless. Way overpriced especially for what I got. It's really a shame I wanted to support this local business. The people were not particularly friendly. I think they knew they were selling old products.

Variety of pastries & cakes

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Mini Mocha Cake ($6.25)

Outpost 45

4.2(114 reviews)

3.2 mi•Lakeview

I've been seeing this Resturant advertised on social media for some time now. So I've stopped in…read morefor brunch twice so far. I Was real excited because the menu looked real nice. The service was nice the first time but the second time we really didn't have a good one. We had a guy that was really nonchalant and didn't pay us any mind. I could go into more detail but no need to bash anyone. But when someone acts like that it makes the food mediocre. But the food was decent my favorite thing I ate was the French Toast it was sweet and moist easily a get it again. The Crab Rangoon dip was elite as well so creamy and full of flavor. The Harrison BLT was a big let down just felt they didn't put any effort into it was kind of just there. A BLT is a very simple dish but has to be made with love and care. The Winser Scramble had a lot of potential but it only had 3 shrimp in there it's hard to forgive that when that's the only protein it has in there. The hangover bowl was pretty nice, literally any dish makes you get over any hangover you have brisket in a dish it's always hearty. Now to the McOutpost, I love the idea of it. I felt if the biscuit was a bit firmer and more flaky it would've been nice. Overall this spot is a pretty cool spot to go catch a vibe and a bite.

Outpost 45 in Lakeview knows how to hit the spot. The She Crab Soup is rich and creamy--like it…read morejust slid into your DMs. The Caesar Salad is fresh and crisp, but throw some shrimp on it, and things get downright naughty. The Chicken Fried Steak? Hot, crispy, and smothered in all the right places. Finish strong with the Blonde Bar.

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Daisy Dukes - Metairie

3.6(213 reviews)

2.3 mi

Theresa is back!! I…read morelove the Ecuadorian Breakfast and have it for Lunch often. My husband had the Shrimp Platter this time and he enjoyed it. It's our favorite relaxed neighborhood restaurant. Cold Beer and friendly people and yum food!

Nice little off the beaten path spot. Near our hotel, so we gave it a try for breakfast. We…read morewere seated immediately, and service was fast & friendly. I ordered eggs Benedict with crab cakes and grits. Every bite was delicious. The crab cakes were the star, but the eggs were poached perfectly and the English muffin was warm & toasty. The grits were better than most I've had, and I love grits. The bottomless coffee cup completed the meal. Wish there was one of these places close to my home...

The sign out front

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FRONT SIGN

Bearcat Cafe

4.5(1.5k reviews)

5.1 mi•Freret

Food and service is great!! The atmosphere is off the chain. It's always packed with people. The…read morevibe is crazy good.

I was stopping through New Orleans and wanted breakfast food. I'm so glad I tried this restaurant…read more It absolutely lived up to the hype! It's a trendy diner/cafe vibe inside and all the staff are really nice. I am gluten sensitive so having gluten free options was a plus for me. I went on a Thursday afternoon and there was no wait. I ordered the Bearcat breakfast with bison sausage. Never had bison sausage but it was absolutely delicious. The potatoes were cooked perfectly crispy and seasoned very well. The eggs were also scrambled perfectly. Everything was so good! I opted for the gluten free pancakes on the side. They were good for GF. I think they put banana in them for the texture which was nice. The syrup made the pancakes for me. What I absolutely loved was the Golden Latte! It was honestly one of the best I've ever had. The espresso was good and the flavors were well balanced and it wasn't super sweet (which I appreciated). I would absolutely come back here!

So cute

Crab Scramble (those chunks are crabs) There is barely eggs!

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Lemonade

la Madeleine

3.2(176 reviews)

1.1 mi

I was in the area and wanted to get an Oatmeal Raisin Pecan Cookie. Yes, it has pecans!! Such as…read moreamazing surprise. This is one of my absolute favorite desserts and it never disappoints. The later it gets in the day, the harder these are to get. I called this location before popping in to confirm there were some left (it was around 2:30 pm). The employee was friendly and confirmed that there were two left. These cookies are big enough to share so I only got one. I ate every crumb before I made it up the block. I suggest you try it. The Cookie is 5 stars. The overall 4 star rating is because this location has smelled like cleaning products each time I've visited. I guess that can be a good thing but, in a restaurant it's a bit strange. Of course, I'll be back!

The food here is remarkably good, and the staff provided wonderful service. Its quiet, and has a…read moredefinite "cafe" feel, but its in no way fancy. Basically just a French themed greasy spoon. That being said, the Cafe Club is a perfect execution of a classic Club Sandwich. The one thing that was powerfully horrible, and truly a profound disappointment, was their French Onion soup. This was bad on a level that could only be achieved if Jamie Oliver made it and strained it through a homeless man's underwear before serving it. Beyond that one disappointment, it was all great.

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Claire D.

8 years ago

Ignore the petunias that snarkily review Tic Toc as if they were expecting a Michelin-rated fine dining experience (or as if they had ever HAD one). SPOILER ALERT: Tic Toc is a locally-owned, family-friendly, community-supporting, traditional "greasy spoon" diner open 24/7 (except Easter and Christmas) serving just about EVERYTHING you'd expect from an oldschool diner and sometimes much more! Their prices are affordable, the portions are generous, the specials are home-cooked great, the coffee is hot and fresh, the environment is friendly and chatty, the place is kept clean and the staff goes above and beyond to make you feel welcome and satisfied with your order. The money you spend here goes to paying the employees a decent wage - not shareholder dividends and executive perks. THIS is what you can expect at Tic Toc. If you prefer Starbuck-esque, mass-corporatized, standardized utilitarian comfort zones where you can order all organic, half-soymilk, half-almondmilk, fairtrade decaf vanilla lattes and stale mass-produced pastries while lazily pawing at your cellphone, that's fine - but you might consider realistically managing your expectations and adjusting them accordingly...though I'm sure you're still welcome at Tic Toc if you need a good home-cooked meal served with a smile! read more

Terrance B.

9 years ago

Not impressed. Food was greasy and overcooked. The whole scene felt creepy. And they have a tendency of putting very alt-right, wingnutty messages up on their billboard. The most recent message I saw sought to make fun of Al Gore because the area experienced a cold snap, so the operators apparently have no understanding of weather vs. climate change. In the past they've posted stuff criticizing the NFL because some players called attention to civil rights issues. I'm not sure why the owners feel a need to stink up the area with their anti-social, anti-civil rights, anti-science political views. Perhaps if they spent more time improving the quality of their food, than they do regurgitating Fox news talking points, they might fare better? If you're looking for a good, late night place to eat, across the street is a place called "City Diner", with much better food, open 24/7, and operated by people who are not right-wing, racist, homophobes. read more

Tonia B.

11 months ago

Wow -- what an incredible find! This little diner is truly a hidden gem. The food was incredibly good -- every bite was full of flavor and clearly made with care. But what really set this place apart was the service. Everyone was so warm, welcoming, and genuinely friendly. They went above and beyond to make sure we had a great experience. If you're in New Orleans, do yourself a favor and check this place out -- it's an absolute must! You'll leave full, happy, and already planning your next visit. read more

Dinah C.

13 years ago

My daughter and I enjoy trying different places. You know "be a tourist in your own city". I was not sure about this place. It looked kind of small and odd. My daughter insisted. I am so GLAD we ate there. The food was good and prepared exactly like my daughter ordered (she is picky). The people were GREAT! I NEVER been to a place that everyone, including customers made you feel welcomed. I WOULD visit this place again!! read more

Beulah A.

2 years ago

This place is very racist I wait told them the name I was waiting for set there for 20 minutes just to her them saying racist shit especially the old white lady with the glasses was sitting there across from me talking about me to another white man it's ridiculous it's unacceptable she need to be fired read more

Ashely B.

7 years ago

We will take our money up the road to another local business that won't make our loved ones feel unwelcome. Way to live up to the stereotype of Metairie being full of typical uneducated southerners who are not friendly to the trans community. read more

Rey F.

7 years ago

Absolute trash establishment, between the transphobic humor and the equally abyssmal owners (not to mention the unappetizingly greasy food) I'd recommend you go elsewhere read more

Jason T.

9 years ago

Tic Toc is what it is......A quick low cost meal in a greasy spoon environment. Thats not meant as a put down. The staff is nice but they can be a little loud sometimes. read more

Jena G.

7 years ago

Transphobic owners. Wish I would have got a picture of the transphobic "joke" they attempted, that they plastered across their sign.

John W.

164

11 years ago

the best breakfast spot i know of !!!! the people are awesome to be around , you see how much they love to serve the customers

Caitlin R.

6 years ago

The owner should probably stop voicing his opinion on his signs. I'll never go there nor will I ever recommend this business.

Latika R.

7 years ago

Walk in ask what we were drinking that's it. Came back after serving regulars asked did some take our. We left. Bad service.

Bree O.

5 years ago

Dishonest and just outright integrity free! Stole debit card from my purse and use it to pay bills... Charges filed!

Janet L.

123

6 years ago

Cute little cafe, food was good. Southern style menu was exactly what I wanted. The tables were small, but ok.

Pete P.

11 years ago

This is a nasty roach place. When there once and never went back. Just nasty dirty placebo eat.

Valerie P.

148

7 years ago

Awesome service the waitresses are so warm and welcoming! The food was fresh even at 12 am!

Paul H.

14 years ago

the food is good staff and owner frendly and not bad prices.

Amy S.

321

6 years ago

crappy food, crappier humor. dont waste your time here.

Argeau B.

13 years ago

Nothing special

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