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LaLou

3.8 (191 reviews)
Closed • 7:30 am - 2:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for kids
Dogs allowed

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Fantastic brunch! We had multiple diners with food allergies and the staff was very helpful in guiding us and keeping us safe at the same time! Haley was amazing!

Crab cake Napoleon
Tami D.

Fun brunch spot for a filling Louisiana breakfast. We started with a Bloody Mary and Poinsettia mimosa. If you want a showstopper, get the Bloody Mary. It came full-on Southern-style with a slice of celery and carrot, crisp bacon, lemon and lime wedges, and two blue cheese olives. After tasting the Mary, the poinsettia mimosa was bland and barely cool. We then splashed out with the pimiento cheese and biscuit platter. I thought the prosciutto that was mentioned would be sliced on the side. I noticed it was served that way at the next table. Our platter ended up being a plate and minus the prosciutto, it was just okay. Next, we split the Crab Cake Napoleon. If you're from out of town, get ready for a big meal with this one. Everyone loves it and in my opinion, it really represents Louisiana cuisine. There's a blue crab cake on top of a grit cake and it's smothered with a shrimp cream sauce that is just beautiful. Good luck eating it all. After that, we elected not to have dessert but a sample of their blueberry goat cheese pancakes. If you like pancakes, you'll love how fluffy these are. Service was great but I would expect to wait since it's well situated along the lakefront.

Omelette
Glenn M.

We had just a short walk from our place and we were impressed. Great service and great food. We did not know that we were going to get so much food. The stuffed pancake was amazing and my omelette was very tasty also. We finished only half of each so they were still excellent for breakfast the next day. We also stopped in again before we left the area for home. This time we shared a meal and had plenty to eat.

Bacon onion cheese omelet
Macey W.

This place is so delicious! Perfect location if you want to walk around after on the lakefront! Breakfast is phenomenal! The vibe is amazing and every single time I've been here it's been such a good experience!

Nice understated Northshore ambiance at LaLou in Mandeville.
Mike H.

Visited LaLou in Mandeville this morning for a late breakfast with my wife and enjoyed it. LaLou is pleasantly situated in a vintage house a couple of blocks off the lakefront and exudes a certain Southern harm. Service was friendly and welcoming, although a little slow. I had the eggs, biscuit and gravy with special LaLou grits and my wife had pancakes. All were good. With a very good breakfast and lunch menu, LaLou is worth a visit.

Simple breakfast, eggs, bacon, potatoes and biscuit
Bobby E.

Quaint little place, easy access, quality service. Had the Simple breakfast, 2 eggs, bacon, potatoes and biscuit. Great presentation breakfast was delicious. We will be back.

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Ramona M.

The food at Lalou was delicious! I wanted to order Everything on the menu! When you walk in or wait outside, (because it's such a popular place)you will be greeted by the owner and treated like family by All! This place is So special, an absolute treasure!

Awesome yogurt and muffin
Pete D.

We were 4 that arrived at La Lou. This is a quaint home that was converted to serve breakfast/brunch. And wow, it was fantastic. They do not hold back on the appropriate veggies for the Bloody Mary. Our daughter in law ordered pancakes. It filled the dish where you couldn't even see the plate. Not being too hungry I ordered a cup of yogurt with fruit. It was mostly fruit mixed with yogurt. On the side they served a warm muffin consisting of chocolate and cappuccino - Wow. We strongly recommend this restaurant.

Molly B.

Amazing food! We had to come to breakfast twice because it was so wonderful. Cozy, intimate nooks or outdoors tables-every seat you feel like a winner. Great service both days for breakfast! Visit this charming spot in Historic Mandeville for a taste of Southern.

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Great breakfast place. A little slow but worth the wait. Many omelet choices and large portions . Will go again

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Omlets, grits, crawfish and all things southern! Cool place with good atmosphere. Coffee is fresh and food is creative and delicious!

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This is my favorite breakfast and lunch place in town. Great fresh food and quick service.

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Still cannot figure out how anybody could rave over this food. Ok food and slow service.

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