Had the BEST experience at Liz's Where Y'at Diner!! The atmosphere, food, and drinks are absolutely top tier. It truly feels like you just walked off the beach and straight into a laid-back island restaurant. The food? Unreal. So good I completely forgot to snap a pic of the shrimp and grits--they were THAT good. And the biscuit... wow. It tasted like something your great-grandmother would've had sitting on the table all day, warm and perfect. Coffee was spot on too (especially with a splash of Bailey's ), and the spuds were seriously mouthwatering. Add in the great music and chill vibe, and it's just a cool little spot you'll want to keep coming back to. Highly recommend!! read more

Liz's Where Y'at Diner - Spuds with onion and bell peppers - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Mandeville, Louisiana

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We've been meaning to try breakfast/lunch at Liz's Where Y'at Diner in Mandeville for awhile, but just got around to it. Liz's exterior appears a little downtrodden and parking a bit limited, but inside is welcoming with a bright and shiny Louisiana ambiance. We had excellent service and Liz herself dropped by and welcomed us. We ordered a variety of specialties, with me enjoying an egg scrambler with all the trimmings, my wife having a sumptuous roast beef po'boy and my son having a burger and fries. All were very good and our iced tea glasses were never allowed to be empty. We were seated immediately, but business is brisk and you may need to be prepared to wait at peak times. We look forward to returning! read more

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As always, Liz's Where Y'at Diner did NOT disappoint I got the shrimp and grits (so good I almost fought someone over the last bite ), plus that big ol' cat head biscuit that could feed a small village... and still added a side of spuds with onions and bell peppers because self-control is not my ministry Everything was hot, fresh, and straight-up delicious. If you leave hungry, that's on you--not Liz! 10/10 every single time Great atmosphere and service as always !! read more

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Place was packed! Having lived on the same street for a year now, finally had a chance to walk here and try it. The food was poppin' and our server was friendly, as was the owner who came and said hello. I ordered the tacos and oh my delicious!! Tommy created his own plate, ala cart. A grilled chicken breast and side of fried green tomatoes. He said it was the absolute best meal ever. High praise from his picky self. Also they had bottled water (a real sized bottle) available for purchase. We will absolutely walk here again AND recommend it. read more

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This place came highly recommended by a coworker. The diner is quaint, colorful, and easygoing. The service was welcoming and kind. We ordered a veggie scrambler with debris grits and a biscuit, a waffle, and the crabmeat grilled cheese with fries. The scrambler was just ok, grits and biscuit were awesome. The grilled cheese had good flavor and the bread was perfectly toasted and buttery. Overall, it was a little too rich for me. Lastly, the waffle was just the right amount of toasted with a moist interior. Really good. 8/10 read more

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The atmosphere is so cute and vibrant. The staff were uber kind as was the owner who was present and helping the staff. The food wasn't what we were expecting. Perhaps we should've dined in instead of ordering to-go because the croissant was chewy and the chicken was really dry. The potatoes we received looked nothing like the potatoes we saw on so many reviews. My crab cake bennie was delicious though, would recommend. read more

Liz's Where Y'at Diner - Crab cake Bennie - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Mandeville, Louisiana

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I went here with my bf after going for a walk on the lakefront for breakfast. We were immediately greeted when we entered the restaurant and were told we could pick where we wanted to sit. We chose a table and were greeted by our waitress, Lauren. She asked if this was our first time going there and it was and she did a great job pointing out things that a newbie would benefit from knowing, ie portion sizes, menu accommodations, etc. We both went with tea my bf's sweetened, and mine unsweetened to drink. I got the veggie scramble and biscuits with debris, and my bf got a scramble and waffle. Both of us really enjoyed what we got. The veggie scramble was delicious and the veggies were very fresh. The gravy for the debris biscuits was very flavorful and the meat was delicious. Lauren was very attentive and checked on us often to see if we needed anything and also to see how everything tasted. While the restaurant is small, it is very quaint and I loved the decor. I really enjoyed having breakfast here and would definitely go back. read more

Liz's Where Y'at Diner - Debris biscuits and veggie scramble - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Mandeville, Louisiana

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Food is always excellent and the service great! Liz usually greets each table with her big smile and super attitude. Love this place!

You will not find a better breakfast joint. Amazing. Also, Liz makes you feel like family everytime and even if you have crazy young kiddos like us, she loves having them there and our kids love seeing her. Get what you want, but our go to is the napoleon friend green tomatoes (amazing), a scrambler (typically the cool brees), and extra biscuits and it feeds our family of 4 with leftovers. read more

My first time at Liz's did not disappoint!! The hospitality is truly unmatched. Liz herself came over to our table to introduce herself, and our waitress was phenomenal. Everyone enjoyed their meals! I got the scrambler, which was cooked to perfection! It was a great portion too. The bananas foster pancakes are huge so most people can only stomach 1 or 2 pancakes (just a warning). The restaurant is very cute with vibrant artwork. I will be back! read more

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Crabmeat Grilled Cheese. Sounds like a gimmick, right? I mean, you can't have meat on a grilled cheese sammich! Wrong. ;) First off, Liz herself greeted us at the door and helped us get seated. It was packed, as usual, but there were two spots at the bar just waiting for me and Petunia. Handing us to the amazing Fallon, Liz wished us a great meal and a wonderful day - we were happy to oblige! Fallon got us started with some drinks and we decided on the Crabmeat Grilled Cheese with sweet potato fries on the side. I say "we," but that's only because we were sharing the sandwich P brought me here to eat. :D The fries were good, could have been crispier for my taste (I'll remember to ask for it next time), but the sandwich was so super delicious I didn't miss it! The toast is perfectly crisped all around, but once you break through that shell, the creamy, crabby goodness fills your mouth with so much love. Creamy and cheesy, and full of wonderful crab flavor - I wanted to eat the whole thing, but I was really glad Petunia took half...we were so full we didn't even finish the fries. So, crabmeat grilled cheese is a new favorite of mine, thank you, Petunia, for introducing us. But there is soooo much more to this menu, meaning there is something for everyone. Great bennies (egg benedict dishes), breakfast items on demand, sandwiches of many shapes and sizes. The only question left is, Where Y'at, you? read more

Liz's Where Y'at Diner - Crabmeat grilled cheese and sweet potato fries. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Mandeville, Louisiana

This is a must on the Northshore. Great food, service and all around experience. All down home cooking in A great atmosphere. Reasonable price. Large portions read more

Had a feeling it would be busy at 11:30am on a Saturday but wanted to try it and stopped by, sure enough the parking lot was packed but we found a spot and went in and to our surprise we were seated right away. Our waitress was very friendly and helpful. We ordered Mimosas and looked over the menu and I wanted pancakes and Alé wanted Chicken and Waffles so order up we did. Food came fast and the ambiance was super fun. While waiting Liz came over and introduced herself to us (nice touch) the pancakes are huge, fluffy and so tasty. The chicken and waffles was amazing and the mimosa we awesome. We will be back as we want to try the other offered as well. So glad this place is local to us. read more

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Retro Hippie Haven full of old men with bleeding pony tails. Lol Service, food and decor are first rate especially the servers. Definitely stop for breakfast or lunch. read more

Liz's Where Y'at Diner - Dinning Area from rear - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Mandeville, Louisiana

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Stopped in at Liz's Where Y' At Diner for lunch with my wife, and we ended up going full breakfast mode. I got the Brees Eggs with cheese grits and she went with the egg croissant. Service was quick and everyone was really friendly and on top of things. Food came out fast and had great flavor. The cheese grits were actually pretty cheesy (which I love). I just added a little extra butter because that's how I roll. No complaints at all. Solid spot, and we would definitely come back. read more

This restaurant definitely lives up to the hype! It got recommended to us by multiple people so we had to try it! The place is super cute in the way they decorate it and it's very spacious inside. We came during lunch on a Friday so we had no trouble getting a seat, but I've heard that the wait can be quite long on the weekends. Our waitress was also amazing! She conversed with us about the menu and we joked around quite a bit. She knew the menu really well and made some great recommendations! I ended up getting the Where Y'At Bennies Mix with the BBQ Shrimp and Big Easy Bennies. They were both different tastes with one being a grit cake and the other being a crab cake. I especially liked the Big Easy Bennie. My friend got the Gleason Scrambler which she enjoyed. The menu is extensive so I would definitely come back to try something else! Service: AA+, the service was excellent! Drinks: Full bar. I got a Bloody Mary and my friend got a Mimosa. Parking: There is a small parking lot. Outside Seating: There didn't appear to be any outdoor seating. read more

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Simply the best... got to meet Liz herself, had the pot roast Benedict ...out of this world!! read more

Liz's Where Y'at Diner - Classic breakfast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Mandeville, Louisiana

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You know I lived in the Hammond area for most of my life (15-32) and I never once came here as much as I came to Mandeville and Covington. We were back in Louisiana visiting and our friends said let us take you to our favorite breakfast spot. I was like ok. When we pulled up I said I remember passing by this place all the time but I never stopped. It's super funky outside and in, the food was surprisingly very delicious, Liz the owner came to our table, and overall we had a great breakfast. So let's start from the beginning. We pull in, the only complaint I can say is parking, but that has nothing to do with the establishment. We came on a Saturday morning around 9:30/10 ish. Place was packed, we had to wait outside for about 15 min for our table of 7. If you know Louisiana in August, the weather is dreadful, but I must say they were prepared. The restaurant itself is on the smaller side and it's already a tight fit and there's no inside waiting area. So they added misters and fans out front in the most shaded area along with water and coffee. So that was very well thought out. We waited around 10-15 minutes, got sat. Our waitress was overall a good waitress, not super warm in personality, but not a bad waitress. The menu was amazing, lots to choose from and I'm not a normal breakfast lover so I loved the addition of more savory Louisiana dishes. We started with the napoleon fried green tomatoes. It was well cooked and good, but I wish I would've done the traditional . The sauce was very rich. My husband got the grits and grillades and I got the shrimp and grits with crabmeat added. He liked his, I tasted it, and it was good; but mine was amazing. Everything about my shrimp and grits hit the spot. Definitely made a happy plate. Not super traditional in my mind but super tasty. Each of our dishes came with a biscuit and we both saved that for last. You just think it's a biscuit, man we could've ate like twelve of these. They were perfectly fluffy and just delicious. The iced coffee I got was good, however I wish they had an espresso machine; but that's me being picky. The food came out hot and delicious with hearty portions, service was good and Liz coming around to the tables introducing herself and thanking us for coming in really showed how much she cared. Also the interior decor definitely matches her personality. So sad I never frequented this place before. read more

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Liz's never disappoints. The quality is always amazing and consistent! In fact, I often take visitors from out of town here to get a taste of Louisiana style breakfast. However, it's sometimes a stressful experience when you're there during busy times, it gets SO loud. But that won't keep me away! read more

Liz's Where Y'at Diner - Goolash - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Mandeville, Louisiana

This is a lively and quaint little diner. The food is delicious! Busiest on Saturday and Sunday, so expect a little wait with getting seated and for your food to be served. It's worth it though, we ordered the Gleason Scrambler, The Big Easy and Veggie Scrambler. All with cheese grits. I highly recommend having their homemade buttery biscuit too! All so satisfying and yummy. read more

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This place was so cute. My boyfriend and I went here for breakfast on Sunday morning around 1030am. There was no wait we got seated as soon as we walked in. The ambiance is very fun & welcoming. We loved all the art & fun vibe of the diner & the staff. We both ordered the Deuces breakfast which came with two eggs, grits or spuds, and your choice of toast. We both got coffee (hot & iced available). Our favorite part was when Liz (the owner) came around to every table and introduced herself and asked what brought them to the diner. She was an Angel. Thank you Liz & the sweet staff for excellent service. Love from Texas read more

Liz's Where Y'at Diner - Outside near parking lot - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Mandeville, Louisiana

The best biscuits I've had since my grandmother's and Liz's smile brightened up the day.

Great early morning breakfast place. I got there about 615am & was greeted at the door by my waitress Chris. I ordered coffee, sausage gravy & biscuit with a side of crispy bacon. The food came out quick & was hot & tasty. Chris checked on me several times & gave me a sweet tea to go in a cool cup for later. I liked it so much that I came back all 4 days that I was staying in Covington. I will be back when I return to the area. read more

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it was absolutely amazing all around! great food service and ambiance. highly recommend 10/10

Very cool little spot. The service was on point and the Napoleon Fried Green tomatoes were divine. Halfway through the dish, I felt the Holy Spirit come over me. I should probably go to church tomorrow.... read more

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Great visit. I highly recommend it. The staff and owner made me feel right at home. The food was amazing.

Someone recommended that we eat here when visiting Covington. This place has a funky fun atmosphere with loud but enjoyable music. Our server was very friendly and pleasantly greeted us at our table. I ordered the Shrimp Po'boy sandwich - a 12" French loaf with fried green tomatoes, Louisiana style boiled shrimp, spring mix lettuce, drizzled with remoulade sauce and served with potato chips. I thought the bread-to-shrimp ratio was too much, the shrimp were tasteless, and the fried green tomato was not fully cooked. All I could taste was the remoulade sauce, which was good, but otherwise the flavors were disappointing and the sandwich was dry and ordinary! My wife had eggs, with chorizo sausage, and grits that were buttery and delicious! Since we are from MN, we got some good advice about visiting New Orleans during our stay. read more

Location; On my Trip to Louisiana, super cute restaurant, lots of colors and tikiness. Food; Started out with a Mimosa, perfect blend and the Mimosa had a mermaid floating on the rim of my flute. I love to try Eggs Benedict at new places, and I tried the Pull Pork Benedict, which was very good the egg cooked perfectly, and the plenty of pulled pork and the creamcheese and sauce really made the dish. Service; Friendly from all servers. read more

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Our first visit today. Fun hippie vibe. Great waitress. Choice of lunch or breakfast. Liz, herself, stopped by the table and welcomed us. Specials on mimosas and Bloody Mary's. Very enjoyable. We will be back. read more

The king cake French toast and breakfast tacos were amazing! Our waitress Donna was the best waitress I've ever had. Definitely recommend

Donna is the BEST server I've EVER had! Amazing food, superb atmosphere. 10s across the board.

I've never had anything bad here! The food is exceptional and that's saying something in Louisiana! Always great portions and wonderful flavor. Every waitress is sweeter than the next, but no one sweeter than Mrs. Liz! The vibrant colors of the inside and outside of the restaurant are reflective of Lizs beautiful personality. read more

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Greeted at the door with "Hi Baby!" Warm smile and a southern drawl. This was absolutely the best Shrimp and Grits I have ever tasted!!! Hands down! read more

What an absolute delight! My wife and I decided to take a leisurely drive across the lake and she wanted a waffle - we searched "waffles Mandeville" and this place stood out in the search results. I'm so glad we came. The service here is phenomenal - southshore Brennan's quality without the haughtiness. The food was good and the menu is tantalizing, but to me the kind nurturing neighborhood vibe and level of service really stood out. Come support this woman-owned business right across the lake, y'all. If you're lucky, Liz will greet you at the door. We'll be back. read more

Liz's Where Y'at Diner - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Mandeville, Louisiana

Great food, great vibe makes for a happy brunch experience. Worth the wait- and the fresh made juices are the freshest around...also nice with a little nip or two. Not sure any diner could grab the 5th star- but this place has heart, soul & taste..all the makings of love in the food. read more

Best pancakes on the northshore! Service is great. My husband wasn't a fan of his chicken and waffles because the chicken was dry. Otherwise, really good! read more

We drove by and noticed this cute little place and then saw three good reviews on Yelp so we turned around. I was so happy just being in here!! The colors are vibrant and the staff is so friendly! Being from California I don't get fried green tomatoes much and this was the perfect dish! The crawfish cream sauce was delicious and the extra crab meat on top was a perfect addition to this dish!! The menu was so diverse and I wish I was going to be here longer to come back! Totally Yummy! read more

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I love this little restaurant. Liz is awesome and loves to chat with her customers. And the food was amazing. We ate here on the way to the airport for the first time in July. Why did we wait so long. They are on my go to list from now on for breakfast when in Mandeville. read more

I had probably one of the best breakfasts of my life at Liz's Where Y'at Diner. I got the shrimp and grits with biscuits and sausage gravy, plus a side of link sausage -- everything was incredible. We also shared the berry pancake as a table since it was massive. Best shrimp and grits I've ever had, and that pancake? Only rivaled by my grandma's from when I was a kid. If I could give it 6 stars, I would. If you're in the area, you MUST stop by. read more

YUM! Great food, great service, great vibes!! Will definitely be back! Thanks Liz!!!!!!!!!