Highest-rated brunch restaurants in New Orleans
Highest-rated brunch restaurants in New Orleans
The word brunch first appeared in a 1895 issue of "Hunter's Weekly," according to the Smithsonian Magazine. In the article, which was titled "Brunch: A Plea," author Guy Beringer suggested swapping out heavy, post-church meals for lighter spreads served later in the morning.
"Brunch… is cheerful, sociable, and inciting," Beringer wrote. "It is talk-compelling. It puts you in a good temper; it makes you satisfied with yourself and your fellow beings. It sweeps away the worries and cobwebs of the week." As a post-script to the piece, he writes that at brunch, "Beer and whiskey are admitted as substitutes for tea and coffee."
Fast forward 130 years, and brunch is now one of the most popular meals in the U.S. According to a 2025 industry report from Bar & Restaurant News, brunch is the #1 meal for both Gen Zers and parents: 39% of the former go out to eat during that time, and 47% of the latter.
Many brunch locations offer the same type of spread Beringer promoted in his article—pastries and marmalade, coffee and tea (or beer and whiskey), and main courses that include fish or other meats. However, a host of other trends like internationally inspired cuisines, pizza, and mimosa flights have come along to add a little variety.
Whether your preference is for a classic brunch or something with a little more spice, Stacker compiled a ranking of the highest-rated brunch restaurants in New Orleans using data from Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor ranks places using a combination of metrics, including overall rating, reviews, and number of page views. As a result, a restaurant with a 5 out of 5 overall rating might rank lower than one with a 4 out of 5. Most chain restaurants were excluded from the ranking. Data is as of Sept. 16, 2025.
Read on to find out if your favorite local spot made our list!
#28. Juan's Flying Burrito
- Rating: 4.4/5 (323 reviews)
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#27. Paladar 511
- Rating: 4.6/5 (313 reviews)
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#26. Alberto's Cheese & Wine Bistro
- Rating: 4.6/5 (361 reviews)
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#25. Gallier's Restaurant & Oyster Bar
- Rating: 4.5/5 (333 reviews)
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#24. Ruby Slipper
- Rating: 4.5/5 (619 reviews)
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#23. Toast
- Rating: 4.6/5 (353 reviews)
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#22. Ruby Slipper
- Rating: 4.6/5 (419 reviews)
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#21. St James Cheese Company
- Rating: 4.7/5 (283 reviews)
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#20. Commerce Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (853 reviews)
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#19. Horn's
- Rating: 4.6/5 (424 reviews)
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#18. Jimmy J's Cafe
- Rating: 4.4/5 (1830 reviews)
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#17. Who Dat Coffee Cafe
- Rating: 4.6/5 (270 reviews)
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#16. Daisy Dukes Express
- Rating: 4.4/5 (1253 reviews)
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#15. High Hat Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (346 reviews)
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#14. Ruby Slipper
- Rating: 4.5/5 (882 reviews)
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#13. Katie's Restaurant & Bar
- Rating: 4.6/5 (1176 reviews)
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#12. District Donuts.Sliders.Brew
- Rating: 4.6/5 (782 reviews)
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#11. Meals From The Heart Cafe
- Rating: 4.6/5 (823 reviews)
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#10. Criollo Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1425 reviews)
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#9. Cochon Butcher
- Rating: 4.6/5 (3100 reviews)
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#8. Surrey's Juice Bar
- Rating: 4.6/5 (831 reviews)
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#7. Red Dog Diner
- Rating: 4.6/5 (442 reviews)
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#6. The Rum House
- Rating: 4.6/5 (1508 reviews)
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#5. Two Chicks Cafe
- Rating: 4.6/5 (708 reviews)
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#4. Atchafalaya
- Rating: 4.6/5 (1281 reviews)
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#3. Oceana Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (16842 reviews)
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#2. Daisy Dukes French Quarter
- Rating: 4.3/5 (3802 reviews)
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#1. Olde Nola Cookery
- Rating: 4.6/5 (4227 reviews)
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