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    Wakin' Bakin'

    4.0 (437 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Gacela G.

    OMG!! This place is soooooo good! Please do yourself a favor and come enjoy the food and friendly service here!! We stayed at an airbnb nearby and heard about this place and it was so amazing, we ordered the biscuits and gravy and shrimp and grita and was delicious, one of the best biscuits and gravy we've had. I also ordered egg whites cause of dietary reasons and they served me such a generous amount, everything is home made and delicious. I love the chill ambiance and the service is so fast! If you're hungry and want fast and friendly service and great coffee come to wakin' Bakin'. We made a second stop and had some pancakes and sourdough sandwich, loved! And they have outside seating if you want to bring your furry friend.

    Crawfish etoufee side
    Kelly N.

    We got takeout this morning from here knowing that to go breakfast can be risky. Luckily it worked out, because we loved the food. It was packaged in foil bowls and the integrity of the food was intact. I got the OG bowl and the grits were so fluffy and creamy especially with the cheese. I asked for poached eggs and they would perfectly runny for a dish like that. My companion got the burritos dippers which are a good deal by themselves. We got crawfish etoufee on the side and that felt a bit overpriced. Regardless, all the food was really good I can't wait to go in person.

    Inside looking out. Eclectic decor.
    Gretchen B.

    Oh double yes!!! We are at the Mid City location 3 mornings out of the 5 days we were in NOLA. Outstanding service, abundant portions, and cute atmosphere. Seating indoors as well as outdoors. Great coffee also. We tried the grits, breakfast burrito, the sourdough sandwich, and ofcourse the biscuits and gravy. Portions were large enough as a shareable. They also have a location in the French Quarter!.

    VooDoo Brew - yummy!
    Angie D.

    Went Sunday morning with another couple and enjoyed it. It's a small space, very casual with a few tables outside. We sat outside and were served promptly. I had the voodoo coffee with chocolate milk, to gulp it all down quickly because it was delicious! I had eggs, bacon, hash and biscuit. Eggs were perfectly scrambled and the bacon was sooo good. We are happy to have discovered a new breakfast place.

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    Ash J.

    Wakin Bakin is one of my favorite breakfast spots. The food is always fresh and flavorful, the service is friendly, and the atmosphere is warm and relaxed. A perfect place to start the day.

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    Florence T.

    I really enjoyed my visit to Wakin' Bakin! I've been eyeing this place for a while and finally got my chance to swing by. There are a lot of great brunch places in New Orleans, but their hours are usually from morning to early afternoon so you have to plan to come here earlier in your day. It being a Saturday I fully expected to have to wait to get seated but I was fortunate and was able to get seated right away. I even got a larger table because the tables for smaller groups were already occupied. This gave me lots of space to spread out. I got a cup of coffee (HEY Coffee Co. brand) which had unlimited refills (my favorite kind!) and a breakfast burrito. I originally asked to have the bacon put on the side but the server was so wonderful and offered me options! I ended up getting Tofu in my burrito! It was very yummy! The service was great! The team there were very attentive, kept my coffee full (even filled my to go cup!), and accommodated my dietary requests. The ambience was nice- it's limited seating inside but they do have sitting space outside too. Drinks: Lots of breakfast drink options! Service: Very good and attentive! Outdoor Seating: Yes! Parking: Street Parking Pets: Definitely allowed outside.

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    Sydney S.

    A quaint restaurant to stop and get breakfast. There was both indoor and outdoor seating. We sat outside and it was packed both inside and out. The food came out relatively quick and the service was great. You truly felt the hospitality. As for the food it wasn't anything extraordinary but your standard breakfast. The hash browns were interesting as I've never seen it like that. I heard the cheesy grits were phenomenal.

    Sourdough King with smashed potatoes
    Janna J.

    This was the best breakfast sandwich I've had in a long time! I've heard so many rave reviews about this place, I was thinking it would be packed on a Saturday morning. I think we beat the rush. We were seated immediately and waited on by the nicest staff ever. They were super attentive. I will definitely be back, even if it's just for a to go order. I got the Sourdough King and my mom got the breakfast burrito. Both were very good.

    Sourdough King.

    Amazing place to eat. Fresh fruit and amazing breakfast dishes. This is a tucked away treasure. Atmosphere is enjoyable, sunny and bright. Thanks for a wonderful meal.

    Nice friendly atmosphere. The waiter ( I didn't get his name)was very sweet and gave great customer service.
    Emerald C.

    Breakfast of the champions. Hash browns are the best I've ever had. Very small intimate place, but service was absolutely great!!! Highly recommend.

    Pancakes and eggs  Pancakes. 2 Scrambled Eggs
    Carlie R.

    I had the tofu scramble, it was delish! Service was very slow and not worth mentioning. The fresh OJ was delicious as well. The grits were pretty good. Biscuit was good but wish they had a non sausage version of the gravy. Pancakes/eggs were just ok. Coffee/chocolate milk combo drink was a NO.

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    Everything was great, food and customer service was amazing. The decorations on the wall were pretty awesome too!

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    Yelp says they're open but we passed by on a Sunday and they were closed. What are their real hours?

    Everyday 7am-2pm!

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    Home potatoes and a side of bacon. They give you 4 pieces of bacon, none under cooked. The potatoes are seasoned to perfection!
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    Busy for breakfast, even at 11:45
    Busy for breakfast, even at 11:45
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    The counter seating surrounding the open kitchen
    The counter seating surrounding the open kitchen
    We love NOLA
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