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    Bearcat Cafe

    4.5 (1.5k reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Pancakes and Bearcat breakfast
    Emily T.

    So good I had it twice while in NOLA! A bit expensive but so, so delicious. The first time I went here, I got Fuji apple oolong tea ($6), the Bearcat breakfast ($16), and blueberry pancakes ($7). The oolong tea was sweet and refreshing. The Bearcat breakfast came with eggs, your choice of meat, and potatoes. I opted for scrambled eggs and bison sausage. The potatoes were crispy and well-seasoned. The bison sausage was even better. It was juicy and full of flavor. And the blueberry pancakes - they were perfection. Huge, fluffy, and filled with juicy blueberries. They came with butter and syrup, and while the syrup was good, I didn't reach for it a whole lot since the pancakes were so good on their own. The second time I went, I got the Bearcat breakfast and pancakes again. Diet, schmiet! As for my drink, I tried the pineapple lemonade ($6), and it was a great mix of sweet and tart. The servers were also lovely. FYI - they do add a small percentage of your bill to their employee care fund (less than $1 for me each visit). It is optional.

    Smoked salmon toast & seasoned potatoes
    Olivia G.

    Rating: 7.5/10 Bearcat was our breakfast choice and it was a cool lil spot with a wide array of food options. Location: The restaurant is located off of Claiborne so there can be a little bit of traffic. The location itself has limited parking but a few feet away is a free parking lot. Food: They serve breakfast and lunch options and have an extensive drink menu as well. My party ordered the orange juice and grapefruit mimosas, matcha latte (yum!), a biscuit with crawfish sauce, smoked salmon toast and seasoned potatoes. The food was good and our waitress did ok at making sure we were taking care of. Price: The total cost for my party of 2 was $103. They add gratuity in automatically so don't be surprised by that charge. While it was nice, it wasn't anything too special. If someone wanted to go there, I would go back but not just to go.

    Robster
    Mandisa N.

    Bearcat does not take reservations and they are very popular so expect a long-ish wait. I think we waited over 30 mins and eventually got a table on their patio. I went with the Robster which was fried soft shell crab on a biscuit with creamed spinach and a fried egg. Very yummy and hearty. The rest of my party's meals looked scrumptious. Solid breakfast spot!

    Crab scramble with potatoes and a biscuit
    Debreia W.

    Food was good, seasoned well . Waitress was attentive and good at helping with making a decision on which item to decide, great service.

    Outside
    Greg P.

    Kept hearing how good it was. Kept hearing how good it was. Kept hearing how good it was. Well guess what? It was better! Man this spot was good. Arrived a little before opening because I heard there's often a line but I was the first one. Other people steadily came in as I ate. I ordered the shrimp and grits with a side of pancakes. And a charcoal lemonade. First bite of the shrimp and grits literally made me pause eating and just take in the flavor. So good. Shrimp perfect. Grits. Perfect. Sauce. Perfect. So good. Beginning to end. Next time I will order two. The pancakes were big fluffy and filling. Also amazing. And the lemonade was delicious. Comes in its own stored glass. What an experience. Yeah so it was all I was told. I will definitely be hitting them up every time I come back to the city. Wow. Believe the hype.

    Kem B.

    Bearcat Cafe has become my favorite breakfast spot in the city. They have two locations, and I visited both locations. The one on Carondelet Street offers outdoor seating for anyone who enjoys dining outdoors. The atmosphere was relaxed, and the service at both locations was exceptional. I ordered the Bearcat Breakfast with bison sausage and added a side of Banana Foster pancakes. Everything was delicious. The food tasted fresh, well-seasoned, and thoughtfully prepared. The bison sausage was flavorful and hearty, and the Banana Foster pancake was the perfect sweet complement to the meal. Both locations share the same menu, so you really can't go wrong no matter which one you choose. If I lived in New Orleans, I would be here weekly without hesitation. Hands down, this is the best breakfast I've had in New Orleans.

    Aarish A.

    Everyone knows about all the fabulous food in New Orleans and I had so many good food spots during my visit there, so I don't say this lightly in stating this was one of the best things I had on my trip here. We got the hot daddy biscuit and the bison sausage. The bison sausage was astonishingly delicious me and my wife were not ready for that since we thought it would be run at the mill sausage. However, the hot daddy biscuit was the star of the show. I'm writing this review a month after I had it and at least one time everyday I think about the gravy in this dish, it is beautiful. The chicken the biscuit the egg all held together with the divine gravy makes this meal really something special. I had an experience having this place which was a shame since we discovered it on our last day here. The staff were so friendly here and always were ready to fulfill our requests. The restaurant itself is also nicely themed especially the patio seating outside, with ample space outside. Anyone reading this review must have this place at least once it is simply amazing.

    Crab cake sandwich
    Nicole T.

    I was in town for work when one of my coworkers, who's a local, suggested I try this place for lunch. I'm so glad she did, because the food was too good! This place was not too packed on a Sunday early afternoon, but there was a line out the door by the time I left. The staff aren't super friendly and weren't interested in small talk, but that wasn't an issue for me because I wasn't either. They were blasting music, so you have to talk loudly if you come with other people. Luckily, I easily found a table to eat at since this is a first come first serve restaurant. I didn't wait too long for my order, which was good because I was pretty hungry. I ordered the crab cake sandwich with a side salad. To drink, I ordered the ube latte. The crab sandwich is hands down one of the best sandwiches I've had in a long time. I wish I could fly back to N.O. just to eat that sandwich again, that's how good it was. I can see why this place is popular, especially with a younger crowd. Definitely worth a visit if you're near Magazine Street.

    Cafe Au lait and chai latte
    Brie W.

    Bearcat was the perfect spot for my birthday breakfast! We went on a Saturday morning and were pleasantly surprised that the wait was actually pretty quick. We started with the biscuits. The biscuits themselves were pretty standard, but the pepper jam had so much flavor! For my main, I ordered the Bearcat Breakfast with bison sausage and blueberry pancakes. The bison sausage tasted like high-quality beef but even better and more flavorful. The potatoes were also seasoned perfectly. The pancakes were the real star of the show, they managed to be super fluffy on the inside while having those perfect crispy edges. To drink, I had a chai latte which was delicious. A small but cool detail: it came in the cutest cup that has a little dimple for your thumb instead of a traditional handle. It made the whole experience feel that much more unique.

    Shrimp and grits with crab claws
    Trevi B.

    Best breakfast ever. Worth the hour wait. My goodness everything was so fresh and tasty. Great friendly and quick service once you got seated. Casual cafe setting with open kitchen. 10/10 highly recommend.

    Devil "eggs" - skip
    Rashina Y.

    Stopped by for brunch and this spot did not disappoint! I love that you can order drinks while you wait to be seated -- such a nice touch. The crab dip and egg rolls were standout starters. The dip was loaded with chunks of crab meat, and the chips tasted freshly made. The egg rolls had the perfect crunch and were packed with meat and flavor. I'd probably skip their version of the deviled eggs next time, though. The shrimp and grits were a highlight -- the cheesy, coarse-textured grits paired with savory gravy and perfectly cooked shrimp really captured that New Orleans flavor. The seafood with chicken and biscuit was divine... and those potatoes?! Perfectly crisp and well seasoned! I wish I had tried the pancakes or waffles, but overall this is a great spot for breakfast or brunch. I'll definitely will be back!

    Johnathan M.

    Great portions! Potatoes were excellent! My bowl was healthy and tasty, not often things you hear in the same sentence. Fresh ingredients, and an open and clean kitchen. You can watch them prepare your food! I'd say a hipster/NOLA take on brunch

    Kristine T.

    Came here on Friday for breakfast to start the day. SERVICE - The staff was nice, happy, and welcoming, which set a good tone for the meal. FOOD Biscuit - A standard biscuit, nothing special but fine. Blueberry Pancake - Well made, fluffy, with just the right amount of sweetness. Blackberry Pistachio Pancake - The pistachios weren't really necessary, but overall it was a good pancake. The flavors worked well with the topping. Brisket Hash - Heavy and dense. This one was a miss for me and I could have skipped it. Crab Cake Biscuit - Not particularly memorable, and the sauce leaned too salty. Overall, a good spot with a lively, busy atmosphere and plenty of people enjoying themselves.

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    Excellent service, outstanding food and drinks. Superb experience from beginning to the end. Best home fries west of the Mississippi.

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    Everything was good. Better experience the second time around for me. Just the wait time is a bummer but is expected.

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    Too expensive for breakfast for 2. Food was ok, small portions. Bring your wallet. Good coffee though

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    Ask the Community - Bearcat Cafe

    Does the Jena street location serve alcohol?

    I'm assuming yes. Every restaurant we went to in New Orleans served alcohol.

    Are they usually busy on Wednesdays around 1-2pm? What's the latest time to walk in if they close at 3? Thank you!

    I usually am sat pretty immediately on Wednesday afternoons. The latest I have walked in is 2:15.

    Do they do reservations or is it first come first serve?

    It's first come first served. They take your name and number and you receive a text once your table is ready.

    Is there free parking?

    Yes, but it's not much, and there's nearby parking lot and street parking.

    What time does bearcat stay open tiill?

    7am-4pm Tuesday through Sunday

    What time is brunch?

    They serve breakfast from open to close. Lunch does start at 11...shrimp and grits, baby! It is on the breakfast menu and is the greatest.

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