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    Bearcat Baked

    4.4 (77 reviews)
    ModerateBakeries
    Open • 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Bear claw
    Stephanie L.

    Stopped here for a "quick" breakfast before a walking tour. We thought 45 mins would be enough for a fast-casual spot but the food took so long to come out we had to call an uber to our next location and eat in the car. The food was fine and obviously cooked fresh but I wouldn't recommend if you have somewhere to be.

    Drooling
    Christopher S.

    They are baking magicians. The baked goods are wildly delicious. The smell is incredible. Kinda small space but get a baked good and go for a walk.

    Cecilia T.

    This is a gem of a coffee shop and bakery. The array of sweet and savory baked goods is impressive. We had a banana cinnamon bun that was served warm and was familiar and comforting but also a little surprising. It was also large enough for two adults to share. The fresh squeezed OJ was truly a highlight, so sweet and refreshing. Eve the plain old drip coffee was good.

    Iced thai tea donut
    Lauren C.

    I love bearcat restaurant so I was excited to try their bakery. I got the Thai ice tea donut and the ham and cheese croissant. The pastries were solid, nothing special. Taking off stars for cleanliness. I dined in and the floor was gross. There was food crumbs all over the floor. There's no way all of that was from one day. Additionally, the chairs were nasty and I could tell hadn't been cleaned in awhile.

    Breakfast platter with sausage
    Khoi N.

    We love bearcat. Plain and simple. This bearcat ups a level with their baked pastries and coffees. If you can get a fig berry jam croissant, it is worth the wait. Decedent and crispy. Would not hesitate to eat seven of them. The breakfast platter is similar to other bearcat establishments, but amazing overall! This is the place to grab bearcat favorites and pastries!

    Sweet Bun
    Harsha S.

    This was a nice and roomy bakery/cafe near my AirBnB. Thought it would be interesting with their unique goods + coffees they offered and I'm glad I did. One of the employees (didn't catch his name) recommended the Coconut Donut and Pain Au Chocolat as that's what Bearcat is known for. I grabbed a Maple & Sage Latte for myself along with five different pastries - Everything Bagel Bun, Pepper Jelly Cream Cheese Bun, Pain Au Chocolat, Bear Claw w/ Almond Filling, and Sweet Bun. If I didn't do a to-go order, I'd definitely sit here. It has a very chill atmosphere.

    purple mountain classic breakfast  got chicken sandwich
    julia d.

    Absolutely loved my time here! Went on a little brunch date this afternoon and we had a great time! Although it was downtown NOLA, we found a sound place to park right down the street from here. As we walked in, we were immediately hit with a wave of hot pastries being made and coffee being brewed -- Absolutely love that smell! Originally, I planned to get some pastries and try a selection of drinks but then we realized they serve the full menu of Bearcat brunch so we got the Hot Chicken sandwich and Classic Bearcat breakfast. For food, I'd give it a 8/10 but I would still go back for more! The Hot chicken came out to be a large sandwich with a side of their potatoes. The chicken was crispy and not too spicy, but a little bit more on the charred side for cooking. The classic breakfast is always a hit in my books but the bacon was more well done than i'd like. I'll be back for the bakery items! Also, the hot Purple mountain was pretty good! I would rate this separately as a 9/10! The service was okay. Nothing too special.

    Shortstack of blueberry pancakes
    Jesse S.

    Why wait in line at the restaurant when you can sneak right in here for the same quality food, a large selection of baked goods, and your morning coffee. I'll admit, there were 6-7 people in front of us at 8am when they opened the doors, but the line moved quick and most people took their pastries and coffee to go. That leaves you with plenty of tables and a quick turn on the breakfast menu. Pancakes were nice and the fresh blueberries are a great addition. However, the breakfast sando was the true standout - the eggs were light, the sausage tasted freshly made and perfectly spiced, and the biscuit was deliciously buttery. I grabbed an eggnog and white chocolate cookie that came across like a lightly dressed up sugar cookie, but I'd gladly go back and try all of the other pasties. Get in here before people find out they don't have to wait 2 blocks over.

    Breakfast BLT
    Jordyn N.

    We came here because the wait at Bearcat CBD was so long, everyone just come here instead! Longest wait was the line to order itself, but so worth it. The breakfast BLT did get a bit soggy on the bottom so was a little hard to eat, but it still tasted great. Highlight was the breakfast potatoes, some of the best I've ever had and so flavorful! The danish and their baked goods were also delicious.

    Felecia I.

    Bearcat Cafe was jam packed with a long line and wait list for lunch, so we walked a block to their sister branch Bearcat Baked. So glad we did! Ample empty tables and a chiller vibe. They serve a similar menu, along with fresh baked goodies. Service was quick. Staff were friendlier and less harried. I loved BC's shrimp & grits and it was available here. Shrimp were plump, juicy and cooked just right, although the sauce tasted a bit different than the cafe's. Grits were oddly cold in one spot in the bowl. Also had an Americano and a slice of coffee cake -- a lovely finish to the meal. Bearcat Baked only had blueberry muffins and coffee cake in the pastry display case by early afternoon. Go early for better selection!

    Melissa T.

    In town for a conference and I'm always seeking out good food, great atmosphere and good vibes. Highly recommend the staff and anything they make. Btw they make the ricotta in house.

    Edwina D.

    I had a great experience at Bearcat Baked! The bakery was a few minutes from our hotel and still had plenty of goods within closing hour. My party tried an iced vanilla latte and maple latte with sage. Their espresso is excellent and the drinks were tasty and well crafted--it takes a few minutes to get your drink order, but it's worth the wait! We also tried the coffee cake and bearclaw. While both items were a tad dry, they were full of flavor and served in large, shareable portions. They had many other pastries that looked good and their sandwiches smelled amazing too. I highly recommended this spot if you're looking for a quick coffee/snack break in the downtown area!

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    This was my first time, I was patiently waited upon and all my questions were asked. The service was great and the food was tasty!

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