Great brunch/lunch spot with many options tucked away in little town. Tons of options to fit everyone needs in an old historic house, close to the water. Unique country feeling home, and great service. Restaurant reminds me of a an old railroad home you would find in the south, great food, great attentive staff, clean restrooms and great charm, I highly recommend if passing through the area. read more

My first time and will definitely not be my last. Delightful happy atmosphere, wonderful smiling service (even though we stayed quite a while). My salad with the grilled shrimp was out of this world and i want to go get it again right away. Beautiful outside space for lovely days and great parking right in town. Thank you to all of the staff - it was a special reunion between friends and it will be our "place" from now on. BTW the prices were great as well. read more

The food was Amazing. We had the brie to start off and I got the lemon ricotta pancakes. They were so good. Our server was very helpful and super nice. Can't wait to come back. read more

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This place was very busy, but the call ahead is worth it! We called about an hour in advance and was a about 10 mins late and they still were able to seat us when we got there. They have a huge selection. I ordered the Solomon omelette and the pitcher of mimosas (they don't have bottomless). My friend ordered the biscuits and gravy. We had a great brunch and then when we were not done with mimosas they let us move outside so they could have their table. Really had an awesome time and look forward to our next visit! read more

LaLou - The Solmon omelette, with a side of potatoes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Mandeville, Louisiana

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LaLou has great outdoor seating options to eat out with a little bit more peace of mind during this time. We went on a weekday morning and while it took a while for a server to greet us and get our drink order, she checked up on us often after the fact. The chicken and waffles was under the specialties and it was very disappointing. Contrary to what the menu suggested, it was much sweeter than savory and the chicken was pathetic. It was incredibly dry and not flavorful so it was a very poor choice. It also wasn't worth the value. My friend got the egg scramble which looked to be more promising. The atmosphere is nice and the service was good when we finally got it so I would maybe come back after some time to try something more traditionally breakfasty. read more

LaLou - Chicken and waffles - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Mandeville, Louisiana

Cutest little restaurant in old Mandeville area. Great service and food. Recommend calling ahead (up to one hour ahead) to get on the wait list. We didn't know to do this and had to wait behind people who came after us. read more

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From the moment you enter LaLou, you feel a Southern elegance that has been lost in these modern times. From a uniformed server opening the door for you, to the charming waitresses, it's all very genteel. The historic building that hosts LaLou was lovingly restored by Broken Egg founder, Ron Green, and you can see his attention to detail in every corner. It has for the past decade, been a business location of Mark Dixon and his lovely wife, Liam Constantino Dixon. This business duo revamped the menu to feature true Southern specialties and locally-caught seafood for an unparalleled menu to tempt any palate. Fun fact: pay particular attention to the Chicken motif in the restaurant. One rooster in particular is particularly well endowed. Ask Liam the story! :D Ordering the Spinach Benedict with no carbs (Keto), the server gave me an option of grilled tomatoes which was a great addition. The eggs were poached to perfection, the Hollandaise sauce flavorful and rich, resting on a bed of artichoke heart and spinach. *sigh* I left charmed all over again by this Mandeville gem located just off the scenic Lakefront. read more

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Wonderful food and experience! We had the bananas foster french toast, boudin benedict, and grits and grillades. Delicious!!! Pro tip: make a reservation. We only had to wait 10 minutes. Great place to go on a beautiful day! read more

We've been here twice and I'm still struggling to settle on a rating. 3.5 stars would be ideal, but I just can't push them up to 4 yet. So the thing about La Lou is that both times we've eaten there we were very happy and satisfied overall, but once we started discussing the individual dishes it became clear that each item was slightly meh. The first time we felt the price wasn't quite justified but couldn't put our finger on why. So the second visit was pretty much the same. Everything is very nice (love the mugs!) and they have awesome ingredients you don't see everywhere. Overall we were happy and full as you want after breakfast. But then when discussing the individual items, turns out we weren't as blown away as we thought. It's not prohibitively expensive but it's a pricier breakfast and we just can't decide if it's truly worth it. I imagine we'll be back at some point because I would like to try additional dishes though so maybe that will be a different story. read more

The coffee. Soooo yummy, cheap and refillable! If you eat outside they usually leave it out on a side table so you can refill it yourself! Really nice menu. About 10 different Eggs Benedict and another dozen omelette options. They're open at 7 am, so it's really nice if you're out and about early. If it's not too hot it's great to sit outside. They have picnic tables in the grass and a larger table on the patio. I got the Lake omelette. I think it could use some more seasoning, but it was pretty good. The shrimp was grilled and yummy. It's kind of a weird combo to have seafood and ham, but it wasn't bad. I like how they immediately offered substitutions for your sides. The omelette normally comes with an English muffin and potatoes, but I got grilled tomatoes and toast. I'm excited to go back and try more things on the menu. I'm always looking for new breakfas read more

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WOW best breakfast or brunch place ever. And cutest little house converted to restaurant. Hoity-toity in the best way! Must try this place you will not be disappointed! read more

This is a great place for a leisurely breakfast in Old Mandeville, La. The Classic Eggs Benedict is absolutely outstanding Everything is served in a ceramic skillet for an added gourmet touch. Their Breakfast menu is quite extensive and the service is excellent! I'll be going back to try some of their other unique items while I'm visiting the area! Highly recommend La Lou for breakfast or lunch. read more

Yum. Yum twice! We've eaten there twice this week, and look forward to doing it again! Their whole grain bread really IS whole grain. Their grits are good, their eggs are tender and perfect. Their potatoes are perfect. Their omelets are packed with goodness. The ramp in wide and smooth, and the waitstaff is kind and friendly. read more

LaLou - Egg, grits, whole grain toast. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Mandeville, Louisiana

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Great little spot for a delicious breakfast or brunch! At times there is a little wait due to limited seating but it's worth the wait. We've eaten here quite a bit with that being said, the food is always delicious but at times they seem to be short staffed (not always). However it doesn't really bother me bc when I visit I'm not in a rush to get out because I love the atmosphere! If you're looking for a great breakfast or brunch spot check it out!! read more

This is a tough call. This was our first time to eat at LALOU's. It looked super cute, and very charming. We ordered our food to go because the place looked packed, inside and out. I'm sorry, but this still isn't the time for indoor dining with lots of people. Our food was excellent. My wife had the Hammond omelet, my son had the blue crab Benedict, and I tried the tamale Benedict. My only quibble with my tamale Benedict was that I wish it had been a bit spicier, but that's just me. I really enjoyed it either way. And now the problems, and why I probably won't return until after the pandemic ends... I was greeted at the door by the hostess/owner(?) who was not wearing a mask at all, and practiced zero social distancing. There was a long wait inside, and the waiting area was packed to the gills. The customers, with very few exceptions, were not masking, and weren't even aware of anyone but themselves, and so practiced zero social distancing. The servers I saw outside were all properly masked, and probably in self preservation from other members or staff, and most of their customers. I felt really bad for them. The only way to properly describe LALOU's this Sunday was a complete COVID shitshow. This is why I gave them the rating that I did. They're a solid 4-4.5 stars in the food and ambiance department, but a 1 star when it comes to COVID safety. It was really sad and depressing seeing so many people who were so self absorbed that they just didn't care about anyone other than themselves. read more

What a great all day breakfast & lunch place. Just a block from the lakefront in Old Mandeville. We were greeted and seated quickly. Our server, Liz, was great; she helped us discover great choices. The warm brie with apples & more was amazing. The selection of salads, sandwiches, omlets, benedict's & more is impressive. My tamale benedict was unique and awesome. Well worth the visit! read more

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Cutest little breakfast spot. Very cozy and our waitress was friendly. There were 4 of us and everyone enjoyed their food. It was more than any of us could eat. I do recommend asking for syrup on the side. I ordered the French Toast and it was served in a massive amount of syrup. It was very delicious but I usually don't have that much syrup. Still, everything was great! read more

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This place has the most friendly staff ever and I loved the environment! I give them 5 stars for cleanliness as well!!!

Totally in love with this place. So charming. Key West vibes. Large menu and everything I have gotten doesn't disappoint. Impeccable service. read more

Don't skip this place for breakfast whatever you do! There is literally something for everyone here. I had the Italian Countryside eggs Benedict. It was excellent and came with a nice tang from the lemon juice with just the right amount of veggies too. We had to order a side of biscuits and butter perfect for carb loading after a night out or just plain fattening up yer belly. Yum!! Outdoor seating is great too if you rode your bike there or want to bring your fur baby along. read more

LaLou - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Mandeville, Louisiana

I normally only post reviews when it will help the business-- i'm not one to be a negative nancy so i think this will be worth the read. I went for breakfast here with my wife and it had to be the absolute worst experience. Liam took our order and the moment she heard my wife's accent her attitude changed completely and she began making insanely rude and racist comments. Her entitled, hostile attitude was not worth being there, she even made my wife cry. I have never been to a place where the customer service was this disgusting, frankly. Food is something that should bring all cultures together and she was as divisive as a dictator would be. I hope this helps you all and I hope Liam opens her mind to the beauty that all ethnicities, races and cultures hold. read more

Have been going here for years and was pretty disappointed last 2 times. Was served stale potatoes and asked for eggs over medium ( which everywhere else we eat breakfast means yolk runny but not the whites). Instead of just making them like we wanted we got an excuse that we should have ordered the eggs medium well. We got fresh potatoes that were exactly what we expected the first time but when the server asked us if she could take some plates off the table ( after we had already tipped $20 on an $87 bill)** we are good tippers.... she made a comment " are you done with your "fresh" potatoes? needless to say there are other breakfast places we can go and will. read more

The best Benedicts we've ever had. Got the classic and the tamale and both were absolute perfection. Service was meh, and the house was cold and drafty, but that was expected for a 40 degree day. I will be back for brunch the next time I'm in the area. read more

Let me be very clear. The food was phenomenal. The service was unbelievably terrible. The owner is a horrible, rude, vulgar, b*tch. If you want a good meal, come here. But if you want to support a worthy owner, do not come here. The calories were worth it, but the hostile work environment was not. She was unnecessarily rude and insulting. We arrived at 11:30, we were insulted at the door, and we are about to roll out of this restaurant at 2:15 PM. Take that for what it's worth. read more

Two words. Stuffed brioche. My god when they brought me out my plate I was speechless! It was HUGE! You'll definitely need to share this but there's more than enough. The kids meal portions are huge as well. I've never been disappointed here. The bfast potatoes are to die for. Crispy and flavorful read more

LaLou - Stuffed brioche - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Mandeville, Louisiana

Fair to mediocre... Had "biscuits and gravy", came with literally a tablespoon of gravy on each biscuit half...late morning breakfast so potatoes were not fresh, sorta oven stale. Not terrible, but nothing to be excited about. Service was much less then enthusiastic...never said hello, how was the meal, thanks for coming, nada, nothin' Mande's and Liz's still hold best breakfast title for our area in my opinion read more

By far our favorite breakfast spot on the northshore. Be sure to try their grilled chicken and waffles - that jalapeño glaze is AMAZING!!!! I usually try something different every visit - from omelets to Benedict's to pancakes - it's all excellent. No matter what I pick as my main course I always get a side of blackberry grits. They are the perfect mix of salty and sweet. The kids will love that they can color right on the table plus the small town atmosphere makes everyone feel right at home. read more

LaLou - Chicken and waffles - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Mandeville, Louisiana

Best Cobb salsas I've had and can add blackened shrimp or chicken etc. great atmosphere and perfect for any occasion! Staff is pleasant and fun! read more

Get it together!!! I understand Sunday is a busy day but you have to do better. First off, who is the hostess? Literally 5 different people came up and couldn't give me a straight answer about wait time. Meanwhile two picnic tables outside sat unbussed for 20 minutes. After waiting about a half hour and not being able to get assistance we went to the beach house who has a designated hostess and sat us within a few minutes. Recommendations 1. Get a hostess stand and place it near the street to get peoples info before they enter. 2.Let people know tables are available via text 3. Get a full time bus boy who doesn't nothing but clean tables 4. The floor manager or head waitstaff needs to move around and get there finger one the pulse of problems before they spiral Can't review food because I didn't eat. read more

Ever since apx 2003, when we started going to LaLous, it has always been great. My friend and I like going to breakfast here because it has a unique atmosphere and very conscientious servers. Always love the cuisine. read more

The food is good, had been eating here annually for my daughter's birthday. Unfortunately, the price is too high and after an hour drive to deal with the "owner's" shitty attitude about wait times. Gave a 20 minute wait time, walked to antique shop across the street, back in 15 minutes and had to wait another 20 minutes. read more

Great place for breakfast!!! Despite some of the comments from the Covid Crusaders about masks or people who are looking to pick a fight with staff, treat yourself to this place for breakfast. The ricotta pancakes are excellent, the service was very good. Don't pay attention to the negative comments this place is just what you will want for a great breakfast. read more

Excellent menu and the food is always fresh. Lots to choose from and quality ingredients. Highly recommend this little GEM in Old Mandeville. read more

The blueberry goat cheese pancakes are amazing and piping hot. Besides that everything else was just normal, and came out cold. Grits were hard, and inedible. Go for the pancakes, just don't order much else. read more

We went after a night out. We were very excited to go. I was very concerned with the lack of COVID precautions. No staff was wearing mask and they were seating every table. With that aside we got the crab cake Benedict and the shrimp and grits. Both were very bland and a shell was found in the shrimp and grits. Needed plenty of salt. I've never had a hollandaise sauce that had no flavor. Normally there is a tangyness to it but this one had nothing. The grits were bland but well cooked. My wife ordered cheese grits and was given a bowl of grits with shredded cheese on it.... wha wha whaaa read more

I have been here for breakfast several times and the food and service are always great. Went to lunch yesterday and it was very good. Everyone in our party was very happy with their food choices. I plan to go back for lunch more often. read more

Food is delicious. Have never had a bad meal at LaLou. The service is always great. The coffee is always fresh.

Very good food, I hear it is normally busy spot, we hit it in a down morning or after rush. It was perfect meal, quick easy, and tasted like it came from my grandma's kitchen! read more

We love to eat breakfast here! Everything we have tried is delicious! We usually substitute the potatoes for LaLou grits. read more

LaLou - Folsom omelet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Mandeville, Louisiana

Fantastic breakfast with friendly service! My wife and I have been here twice; this is now our new favorite brunch spot. They serve a quality cup of coffee. The eggs Benedict is on point; La Lou grits are great, and the lemon curd pancakes are AMAZING! read more