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    Cafe Malou

    4.6 (24 reviews)
    Closed • 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Sarah W.

    So cute with the best service, tucked into Octavia street bookstore. Feels like you're in a different country! Loved everything we ordered.

    brown butter chocolate chip cookie also
    Gabrielle W.

    Café Malou's true stars are their baked egg dishes! They opened about two months ago and are connected to Octavia Bookstore, which makes it an even cuter stop! The French press was divine, and everything we ordered tasted fresh... the grits, the eggs, the bacon... even the sourdough bread was perfect (from Bellegarde Bakery). Flavor definitely delivered here. It's such a lovely spot to pop in for a quick breakfast or brunch, and the brown butter chocolate chip cookie did not disappoint either. I would honestly come back again. Super cute space, kind and welcoming staff, and just a really great experience all around!

    Eggplant "casserole"

    I walked in and immediately felt the good vibes. It was my first time in, the service was great from the jump. I ordered the eggplant "casserole" for lunch, it was absolutely divine. The flavors were delicious and the flakey salt and basil on top made it perfect. I definitely recommend this place and will be returning. I could hear someone teaching someone new, I suppose, how to make it and walking them through it. This added to the vibe of this is some homemade sh*t up in here! I loved it. 10/10

    The Cajun Country Classic
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    Paul K.

    Our food was really good. New little breakfast/lunch cafe that we were refered to after a long shopping walk on Magazine St. I had grits carbonara and the mister had a Cobb. Ambience is LOUD!!!! Service was good

    Chill morning, I'm here very early and beating the rush
    Rachel S.

    Delicious food, great service, peaceful atmosphere. Their orange cardamom iced coffee is very tasty. I love their croissants and the Croque Me Somethin Mister is to die for.

    The fresh squeezed orange juice!! Soooo good!

    The food, service everything was great! The orange juice is freshly squeezed and you know it the minute you take a drink!

    Not even close to the requested crispy bacon.

    Disappointed to have another subpar experience here. I had high hopes for the breakfast sandwich, but the bacon wasn't even close to the extra-crispiness I requested, and the eggs had a dense, spongy texture. It's a shame because I really wanted this to be my new go-to spot. I'm giving two stars only because the bread was actually good and the customer service for my takeout order was great, but the food itself just isn't hitting the mark.

    Cajun country breakfast and salmon toast.

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    Erin the barista was very kind when delivering my coffee and it tasted wonderful. Everyone should check this place out!

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    Absolutely everything, comfortable, very attractive, excellent service and wonderful food.

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    5 months ago

    Wonderful little place! Amazing food, very kind service and a sweet atmosphere. We will be back!

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    6 months ago

    Brunch was delicious & the strawberry matcha was some of the best I've had! The atmosphere is lovely too.

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    Awesome atmosphere, friendly staff, and delicious food! Nicely intertwined with the book store!

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    Great service and really good coffee! The baked eggs are a must. The place felt homey and good vibes

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