I want to go have brunch with some friends at Cafe Navarre. It was a bustling crowd but we didn't have to wait which was super fun. We sat outside and on this particular day was a little bit chilly but they had set up these really cute big heaters. They are extremely dog friendly. We saw several dogs and my friends brought their dogs. Everyone who was there seemed to have a good time and seem to be enjoying their food. I felt like the portion sizes were a little bit small, but I also was super hungry and the food was super good so that's probably more of a reflection of the quality than the quantity lol read more

Stopped here for breakfast and I was not disappointed! They offer seating inside and out. All of the servers were friendly and gave good suggestions. I ordered the TexMex omelette with cheese grits. It was really good and super filling. So if you go and you're hungry, you definitely will eat it all. Lol read more

Cafe Navarre - Tex Mex omelette with cheese grits - Sandwiches Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Proper Cuban sammich - paninied - and best one in town so far! You can sit outside with ur dog after running at da park and they bring ur dog water. With skinny fries and beer and wine lunch is under $30. read more

Cafe Navarre - Sandwiches Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Walked over from Delgado with a few classmates for lunch. It was a little busy, but we were able to quickly find a table outside. The menu offered an assortment of sandwiches, burgers, soups, salads, sides, and even included a few items for the pups! Our waiter was friendly and the food came out quick. We were excited to discover that they offer Delgado students 10% off! We'll definitely be back. If you're looking for a casual relaxed dining experience with indoor or outdoor seating, I'd definitely recommend coming here. read more

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This is a nice neighborhood spot with nice outdoor seating that's dog friendly! It gets very busy on the weekend but they still get you seated and served in a reasonable time frame. The food is pretty standard, I had a good cheeseburger. read more

Cafe Navarre - Sandwiches Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

I came here for brunch on Sunday and got a table outside. It was pretty packed because it was a beautiful day. The service was great, our server was really attentive and sweet! The blueberry pancakes aren't listed on the menu nor are the bottomless mimosas but they are both available! My food was delicious and I plan on coming back for sure read more

Cafe Navarre - Blueberry pancakes - Sandwiches Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Getting here around noon on. Saturday n it was packed. It's open seating but I think you still need to check in with someone inside, especially if you have a bigger group. We sat outside to enjoy the nice weather and I noticed they do have little roll-up (or down) clear plastic incase the weather gets funky. The service was great, no complaints but were easy customers so it was all pretty straightforward. We both got omelettes and they were really good. I went with the southwest omelette which hit the spot. The eggs were cooked just right and they're sizable. I'm always happy when a place knows how to do grits and Navarre's were on point. Not too soupy or lumpy- the perfect consistency. You may need to add a little salt and pepper to it but I prefer to season my own grits anyway. They also do bottomless mimosas for $20 which is a pretty damn good deal. I'm definitely re-listing this place high up on my breakfast/brunch list for those nice days biking through city park n need a solid bite to eat. read more

Cafe Navarre - Menu as of 3/15/2025 - Sandwiches Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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I've been here several times for brunch. The service is great, seating option in and outdoors and the food has exceeded my expectations every time. I've try everything from a simple breakfast, to the eggs Benedict and their sandwiches. Everything has been very good and there is attention to detail, for example, the breakfast potatoes aren't just greasy fried chunks like most places. They are perfectly crispy outside, soft inside with the perfect amount of salt and garlic. If you get a biscuit, they offer to grill it, which is excellent.. read more

Went for breakfast. Staff was amazing. So friendly! If its a pretty day, this is the perfect breakfast spot to sit outside and enjoy the weather. The iced mocha was delicious. Not too sweet and perfect to start off your day. The 3 eggs and grits with gravy were delicious as well if you're craving a traditional egg breakfast. Now for the star of the show - the Cuban sandwich! Wow. So good!!!!! I'll definitely be back for the Cuban and will crave it until I can have it again. read more

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I've been wanting to dine at Cafe Navarre for a really long time and finally got the chance on a weekday morning. It's street parking only and I found a park easily. I imagine it would have been more of a challenge on the weekend. When we entered, we were able to sit wherever we wanted and chose a table in the elevated section of the restaurant. The biscuit was sliced open, buttered, grilled and most importantly, it was on point! I wasn't a fan of the grits but the other guest loved them. The omelet was decent, maybe slightly overcooked, but had good flavor. I'm definitely glad that I tried this place, but think there are better options around. read more

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Chicken pesto panini was great for a light lunch of a hot summer day. I switched out the kettle chips for a side Caesar salad and it paired very well with the sandwich. The Caesar dressing on the salad and the pesto on the sandwich were both very yummy. We sat outside and it was nice with fans blowing on us and music playing as well as many shaded tables and chairs. Our waitress was good also. The inside did look old and the bathroom was small. Enjoyed my lunch. read more

Cafe Navarre - Sandwiches Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

I've been going here since I was little. Consistently good and fresh. I usually try to avoid the weekend brunch rush but even then it's worth the wait. Also I feel like their lunch is underrated: the pizzas and the paninis are SO good. read more

Super solid chicken salad sandwich, the salad with fried shrimp was very good too. My partner and I came for lunch on a Thursday at 2. Seating was fast and easy, they had the fans blowing outside so it felt so good even though it was 90° outside - it was perfect. The service was so kind and also fast. They also offer many drink options (we just had water)! The playlist was FIRE. Top r&b, soul, & hip hop beats for the whole time we were there. Loved that. Vibed out on the patio!!! Super solid, quick lunch spot. Fairly priced. $40 for two for lunch (tip included in that). Stop by & enjoy. I'll be back. read more

Cafe Navarre - Sandwiches Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

As per the Cafe Navarre website, after Hurricane Katrina, "Café Navarre opened for lunch in September of 2007, serving Panini's, Cuban sandwiches, and salads, and featuring Po Boys such as slow cooked Debris roast beef, and BBQ shrimp, house made from family recipes. Breakfast was added in December of 2008, featuring Benedict's and omelettes. A covered patio for outdoor dining was added in November of 2009, a liquor license in December 2010, and thin crust Artisan style Pizza in October of 2011". Cafe Navarre is within walking distance to my house; therefore, it's always a diner consideration when we do not cook. There's always something on the menu, especially since they have four menus, one for brunch, breakfast, lunch and dinner. I've had lots of items on the menu, and some of my favorites are, the eggs benedict, the Mediterranean omelette, the breakfast bowl, the Cobb salad, the Cuban po-boy, the roast beef po-boy, the Dirty Bird po-boy and last but not least, their pizzas. As stated by Yelper Shannon S., I also do not like that they only serve their pizza at night, as I sometimes crave it at lunch. Conversely, some of their other delicious menu items are NOT offered at night. If you like to imbibe a little, and most of us do from time to time, they have "Cocktails on the Patio", where you can get frozen drinks, cocktails, lots of wines, and beer. All in all, Cafe Navarre is a solid 4 out of 5. Be warned that breakfast and brunch crowds, yeah I said crowds, are often big, so be prepared to wait for a table. read more

Cafe Navarre has the best breakfast steak in town. I prefer beef for breakfast, so I order steak and egg at most breakfast places. The steak I had today was tender and tasty. It was close enough to medium rare - as ordered. Service is always friendly and quick. And it's kept clean. Solid breakfast joint. read more

Bottomless mimosas for the win! Beautiful Sunday Brunch with my girls. Had a phenomenal time. Got the Navarre Special with bottomless cranberry mimosas. 10/10 would recommend Go there for breakfast/lunch/brunch. We didn't sit outside but we will next time! Our server was so sweet. I do not remember her name but she had dark hair, green top and a beautiful gold necklace. read more

Went for a brunch with friends and boy do they get busy getting closer to lunch. Their hot Irish coffee is delicious and comes with a caramel drizzle. I got the bacon avocado Benedict and the poached eggs were overcooked but the flavor was decent. The breakfast potatoes were your run of the mill breakfast potatoes. read more

Cafe Navarre - Irish coffee - Sandwiches Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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It's great for what you come for...a neighborhood restaurant with good food and excellent service. I come two to three tines a month and will do so indefinitely read more

Cafe Navarre - Cochon de lait Benedict - Sandwiches Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Love Cafe Navarre! Have always had a great meal. Food is delicious, servers are always friendly and the atmosphere, laid back. Eat outside if you are able to! read more

Food is excellent. Cafe Navarre is a neighborhood restaurant located near Delgado Community College. Service is friendly. The breakfasts are wonderful. Also have outside seating. read more

An outdoor patio on a beautiful New Orleans day. Perfect experience for this Maryland foodie! Friendly-fast service, affordable cuisine and amazing food. If you find yourself in New Orleans, Cafe Navarre is a must! The breakfast bowl reminded me of an open-faced omelet. All of the components paired together worked perfectly, especially the potatoes. I am a sucker for perfectly seasoned home fries! There is nothing worst than wasting your daily carb intake on bland potatoes. One things for sure, Cafe Navarre nailed it with these spuds! I almost ordered a second helping! The frozen Irish coffee was the ideal drink to pair with this tasty breakfast dish. The liquor to coffee ratio was perfect. And I did not feel guilty at all for having two! These five stars were definitely well-earned! Awesome experience! read more

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My previous review was from my first time here when we moved around the block to the neighborhood. Now, we've become regulars. I love love love this place. Adorable little patio, happy hour specials, delicious food. What more do you need?.... Did you say brunch?! Because OMG their brunch is truly to die for. Show stopping good. Love this place soooo much read more

Cafe Navarre - Spinach & Artichoke Pizza, no tomatoes - Sandwiches Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Mediocre at best. The location is surrounded by housing and is close to the park. The food lacked seasoning. I had to add a ton of salt and pepper to the grits and eggs. The pancakes and biscuit were decent with the addition of syrup and jelly. The server was nice but overall, I left wanting more! read more

Cafe Navarre - Jalapeño Cheddar Grits and Biscuit - Sandwiches Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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1st time here! Great experience, waiter was amazing! Highly recommend this cafe pricing is very reasonable!

Sunday mid-morning breakfast for two. Seated immediately although the restaurant was full. Lots of outdoor seating. Several dogs on leashes quietly accompanying diners, indoors and outdoors. Personable server was friendly, yet not intrusive. Several workers were quickly bussing tables, quietly removing plates, cleaning tables. Good, strong coffee; refills offered. Mediterranean omelet was tasty, although ever so slightly over-done; scrambled eggs were good, too; plain grits were creamy; and large biscuit was on point. This is a simple, casual, comfortable, lowkey, neighborhood restaurant in an older building. On-street parking. We will return soon for lunch. read more

Great lunch spot. A filling meal with my pesto panini and chips. You can ask for a Side of gravy dipping sauce for your sandwich! Service is friendly and fast. Will come back here for lunch for sure. Outdoor seating was lovely in good wearhef read more

Cafe Navarre - Pesto panini - Sandwiches Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

You won't necessarily find yourself having an extravagant brunch with truffle oil and gold flakes here, but it definitely fits the brief in delivering quality New Orleans staples that won't break the bank. Would highly recommend the roast beef po boy (even though it's more lunch than brunch). Rich in flavor, well seasoned, and extremely filling! The ambience is quite charming as well. It is very much a neighborhood cafe, and is unbothered by the usual bustle (and sometimes grossness) that you get when you get closer to the Quarter. It's quaint! Bonus! Even though our server was so clearly overwhelmed by the traffic and understaffing, she was extremely attentive and incredibly kind. That the service was slow was of absolutely no consequence to our experience because of how pleasant she was. read more

Cafe Navarre - Sandwiches Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Stopped in for lunch with a friend after passing by this place for years. Had a simple but lovely chicken salad sandwich and Caesar salad. Had my dog with me and the waitress brought him water and treats as we sat outside. Will definitely aren't come back. A great local, chill spot. read more

Cafe Navarre - Chicken salad and Caesar lunch combo - Sandwiches Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Great breakfast! Great ambiance! Local scene with awesome service. I came back 3 more times and consistently good. I even had lunch there and the burger was awesome. Pancakes are huge. Great place to set up and work too. read more

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I had lunch at Café Navarre with my mom today and we really enjoyed our visit. It didn't hurt that the weather was absolutely gorgeous and there was plenty of outside seating. We went in and ordered, then found a seat on the front patio. Within minutes our Cuban sandwich and fries were ready and delivered to our table. The Cuban was everything I had hoped it would be. Tasty, tender pork, lean sliced ham, gooey Swiss cheese, tangy pickles and mustard on really delicious, crusty pressed French bread. What a hit! The fries were OK. Maybe some seasoning, or a thicker sliced potato would be nice. They were just lacking something. Our server was wonderful. She came out to check on us periodically and brought us fresh waters when we were running low. This is a casual spot that's perfect for dressed down, lazy days. It's also a great place for a work lunch. And I've also been here for dinner with good sized groups. It's all been good, and I've been impressed with the food and service on every visit. I'll be back before too long. read more

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Good food at a great price. Usually busy for lunch but the staff hustles, so it evens out. Spacious enough inside -- outside is a great option. Usually stop in at least once every other week -- never disappoints. read more

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My friend changed our brunch plans at the last minute, and I'm glad he did! I had the California omelet, a Bloody Mary, and a couple of mimosas. The food melted in my mouth and the drinks were A1. The prices were reasonable and the service excellent. I didn't see a parking lot (could've been on the other side, perhaps?), so if you plan to go during peak hours be sure to go as early as possible. read more

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This was a solid three stars for us. We were sat right away and our server quickly took our orders, but we didn't see her again until she dropped off the check. Coffee was not refilled and we never saw her to ask. The benedict was good but the grits and biscuit were very average. Nothing bad, but very forgettable. Everybody was nice and it had a good ambiance. I'd consider going back, but would not go out of my way to do so. read more

Made it to Cafe Navarre just in time for a round of drinks during happy hour. One drink turned into two which turned into an appetizer and a pizza. We started with the Spinach & Artichoke dip. Since there isn't a picture you can just imagine how good it was. We dove in head first and it was gone before we even thought of capturing it for posterity. The main course was the Combo pizza. They were very accommodating with our request to substitute the meat for non-meat options. No extra charges. This is a good pizza. The staff are very friendly. The patio is a great place to enjoy a drink and some good food, especially these days when eating inside can be anxiety inducing. All the staff members I saw kept their masks on constantly. read more

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Eggs Benedict was delightful. Service was great. I'll definitely return. Cosy, quaint atmosphere. read more

Cafe Navarre - Eggs Benedict - Sandwiches Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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So pleasantly surprised by Cafe Navarre! This cozy and family-friendly restaurant is welcoming and delicious. I came for brunch with a friend and we ordered the Oyster Benedict (a special), blueberry pancake, Navarre scramble, and a baileys coffee. The Oyster Benedict was a home run and we loved the home fries. The blueberry pancake was just an average pancake but had FRESH blueberries in it, which made it so much better! One of my pet peeves is when restaurants put frozen blueberries in pancakes because they don't taste fresh and have no flavor. The scramble (ham, potato, onion, tomato, and cheddar) was awesome as was the cheddar jalapeno grits it came with. Plus, you can never go wrong with a coffee with whipped cream and Bailey's! read more

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Food is always amazing, service was great! This cute little hideaway place served the best drinks as well!

I love small cafés. Normally, they are an intimate neighborhood eatery, and have great classic dishes. For lunch, I went to @cafenavarre_nola located not too far from City Park or Delgado. The restaurant was not hard at all to find and had a great ambiance. With indoor and outdoor seating, it's perfect to grab a bite right after class or a walk in the park. Sarah was a perfect and attentive waitress and pretty speedy. As far as cocktails, they have seasonal frozen beverages so I tried one. I believe it was called Irish coffee . I enjoyed it a lot. It was creamy, flavorful and smooth. For lunch, I ate a chicken pesto panini with sweet potato fries . I love sweet potato fries especially when they are the right size and texture, crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside, and these were just that. My panini was certainly bomb, piled high with grilled chicken , parmesan, mozzarella, red onion , tomato , caesar and pesto. It was absolutely delicious. My overall rating: 4 star read more

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We came for lunch and got an array of things. I enjoyed the cheese debris fries thoroughly and my Cuban was tasty! My friends raved about the tortilla soup and their sandwich. Fast and nice service! read more

Cafe Navarre - Eat all the cheese gravy fries - Sandwiches Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Okay so boom, I love a good a sandwich, especially paninis! This takeout review includes: Buffalo wings w/ Ranch Duck Empanadas Chicken Pesto Panini (no tomato) Sweet Potato Fries I have been wanting to try this place for a while and they were really busy the last time I attempted to dine-in for brunch. On the dinner menu, there were so many items that caught my eye but I settled on the Chicken Pesto Panini (pictured) without the tomato. The bread was perfectly crisp along the edges and right amount of moist in the center. Chicken hmmmm so juicy, and perfectly grilled. The pesto sauce was so savory and blended perfectly with the gooey cheese. It's honestly difficult to ruin a panini! The panini comes with chips but I subbed them for sweet potato fries. They were thin cut and just about mushy by the time I got home but once I popped them in the oven for about 15mim the were pretty good. Note: this business uses styrofoam to-go containers so anything you order that's grilled of fried may be mushy when you open the container. There was a good bit of condensation in my plate. Everything about an empanada sounds good and I've never had them with duck. They were delicious! The flavor was spot on and the sweet chili sauce they were paired with was perfect. The wings, one of my top 5, came wrapped in foil and literally maintained the hit from the point they hit that foil paper in the restaurant until they hit my kitchen counter. The Buffalo sauce had the perfect mix of tangy and spicy. I didn't care for the breading but these wings were quite tender. I will be returning to try a few more things on their menu, maybe brunch will be next! read more

Cafe Navarre - Chicken Pesto Panini and sweet potato fries - Sandwiches Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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