Recently ordered breakfast take-out, and everything was absolutely delicious. Their breakfast biscuits are made fresh, and are larger than you would think. I felt the price was great for such a large serving! Each biscuit has freshly made scrambled eggs, cheese, and meat. Super filling and delicious; I'll definitely be back. I really appreciate the easy on/off the bridge situation, and few parking spots right out front. Wish I could say more about the decor inside, but that will be for another time when we can visit inside restaurants again. read more

This is actually a 3.5 star rating. We haven't been to Mande's for several months and decided to go for brunch. While the food was good (etouffee omelet and eggs sardou), the service was not as 'cheerful' as usual. We had two different waitresses and it seemed like the main waitress was in a hurry and trying to maybe serve too many tables. As we placed our order, she quickly stated "we are out biscuits." I asked if they were making more and she responded "yes but it will be 15 minutes." I really didn't see any issues since it takes about 15" for the food to be prepared and delivered to the table. We almost got the impression that they didn't want us to order biscuits--which is a staple for Sunday brunch. To say the least, our breakfast came out in less than 15" with the biscuit. Again not sure why so much drama was put into this. Otherwise we had a pleasant meal with excellent flavors and quantity for the price. We will be back as we enjoy breakfast at Mandes. read more

We went to Mande's because a friend told us they had the BEST Bloody Mary (and he know what a Bloody snob I am!). The Bloody was good (not THE best I've ever had, but certainly I'll order it again), but the real star here is the FOOD!!! We ordered the Crawfish Etoufee Omelet and the special Shrimp and Grit Cakes. Now, first, the boyfriend is an absolute addict for Crawfish Etoufee. He orders it EVERYWHERE we go when we're in the area, for business. After Mande's, he's actually refused to return to his former favorites! The Shrimp and Grit Cakes....now what is a "grit cake" you ask yourself (as I asked myself)? Apparently they form their grits into sheets and refrigerate them. Then they lightly batter and deep fry them! Then they add the HUGE shrimp, sausage, and INSANELY delicious sauce, and what you have kids, is pure genius! I can not wait to go back. Literally, as I'm writing this, a week after our visit, my boyfriend looked over my shoulder, got big eyes and said "Tomorrow?!?!?" read more

Decided to try this place and it was a great decision. The Cajun Eggs Benedict was the bomb. I ordered it with a side of fried cubed potatoes which were tasty too. Great flavor. I went around noon on a Saturday and there weren't many people eating. I have heard that it draws quite a crowd at certain times. I will definitely be back to try other menu items. read more

Mande's Restaurant - Cajun Eggs Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Mandeville, Louisiana

Average cuisine, venue/decor, and waitstaff. They do have a huge menu: tons of options. Nothing special, but i've also never had anything delicious. Old people love it, as does the after-church crowd. Excellent price. read more

Had to drop them down a bit as the last crabmeat omelette I had used some skanky crab meat. In other words the crab meat was not fresh and smelled awful. I am sure their other food is good, just avoid anything with crab in it. read more

Mandy's is quite the hidden gem! Very relaxing, clean and enjoyable neighborhood atmosphere! Excellent breakfasts and tasty, well priced , Well presented entrées. Frank and his staff are attentive and give personal attention to each patron. This is the quintessential New Orleans neighborhood restaurant, even though it is on the North Shore near the north end of the Lake Ponchartrain Causeway. It is certainly a great place to drop in for a late breakfast, early lunch! We always try to bring friends here from out of town to experience some of the" village atmosphere" we loved so much about New Orleans. read more

Mande's is a restaurant perfect for a calm Sunday morning. It has a nice homie feel, not too crowded, and just simple but good breakfast food and the coffee is great. I got the french toast which was not too special but went perfect with sips of coffee. My dad got crawfish sausage and eggs Benedict which was amazing and every bite was eaten. Perfect place if you're looking for a nice warm simple meal. Waiters were nice and friendly as well. Just a good place. read more

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Love,love, love Mande's! The food is always exceptional, fresh and made to order. The wait staff is super friendly and attentive ! A winner!!! read more

Mande's Restaurant - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Mandeville, Louisiana

Awesome little breakfast/brunch place! Nothing fancy - but what they do, they do quite well! The benedicts are possibly the best in town - the thin slices of tomato added to the standard eggs/English muffin/Canadian bacon really make the dish stand out. It's a simple but quite effective touch. Another excellent dish consisted of a bowl of grits topped with crumbled up bacon, cheese, and fried eggs - nothing but a bowl of pure awesomeness. The place is rather small, but the interior makes good use of natural light. It's actually a very pleasant space in which to start a weekend day. Service is friendly and efficient. It's just a good atmosphere all around. Like I said it's a small space - it does get quite crowded on the weekend. You will probably have a bit of wait. It's totally worth it! Bottom line: you will like it! read more

Had Saturday morning brunch here 12/5/2015 and while the service our waitress provided was very good and the atmosphere was friendly, we were not impressed with the food quality. The French Toast was acceptable, but the Creole Omelette did not appeal to us at all. I will say that the waitress offered to bring something else, but we declined with the "found something we don't like" mentality and didn't feel the restaurant should make accommodations based on our taste preferences. However, after arriving at our respective homes, we both were not feeling well and when I talked to my friend today (Sunday) I discovered that we both experienced stomach cramping and diarrhea for about 6 hours after eating at Mandy's. I decided to contact the restaurant manager just now to discuss out experience with her instead of posting a negative review. I did call and spoke to the manager and she was beyond rude! I tried to explain what happened stating that we didn't care for the taste and waitress offered to bring something different, we declined but that I didn't call to complain about that at all and I tried to explain that my concern was that we both got sick after eating there and perhaps she should look into things. The manager IMMEDIATELY became defensive and started talking over me telling me that the food there is very good and everyone loves their creole omelette and asked how we could have possibly gotten sick from it if we didn't eat it?? She was just rude and had nasty tone! I did eventually raise my voice while I was trying to explain so I could talk over her loud rant, but finally gave up and hung up. I'm think a call to the health department may be in order, but I'm not sure that I am willing to waste any more of my time on an establishment with such poor management. I eat out a lot and usually try to find local, independently owned establishments. Normally the food is very good and the service outstanding. Granted, I don't always care for everything I order, but I have never gotten sick after eating somewhere. Like I told the manager at the beginning of our conversation, anytime I have a concern or negative experience I ALWAYS speak to someone at the business rather than just posting negative reviews. In the effort of being fair and treating others like I would want to be treated, if something is wrong most managers/owners want to know so they can address it immediately. The manager at Mandy's is not interested in knowing if something is wrong at all, so I am posting this negative review. Word of advice...if it doesn't taste good, it's probably bad! read more

Cute little somewhat hidden breakfast place in Mandeville. They keep the coffee flowing (great after a late night company Christmas party on the northshore) and the food is really quite good. Small seating area, as others have noted, but we didn't have to wait at all for a seat. Others who were eating seemed to be regulars - sitting around reading newspapers, catching up on the week's events, etc. If I find myself on that side of the lake for breakfast again, I'm making a point to return and get another omelet and coffee. read more

Outstanding breakfast. Great service. Very attentive. Packed house at 9:30 am on a Sunday.

Very friendly people , the cook is amazing she knows what she's doing . Love how original it is and the owner is really nice I definitely recommend this place if your looking for yummy breakfast or lunch read more

Great place for brunch. It's not too crowded, has decent parking, and the staff is extremely friendly. They also have outdoor seating if you're wanting to enjoy nice weather. Downsides - the food isn't always on point, though it's usually pretty great. I have never been disappointed by one of their specials! Also, it is right by the Causeway, and sitting outside isn't super enjoyable with all the traffic noise. Other than those downsides, the place is really cute, homey, and nice. I recommend checking it out! read more

-Crawfish Sausage is a must try -Omelettes were meh -Sides dishes was yummier than the main dish -Construction of the resturant is bit derelict ex. (bathroom walls had unsealed open,foam filling, mismatched paint, place needs a serious dusting and wipedown.) Staff- lack of friendliness, blah service and attitude. Conclusion " Did not meet the expectational Brunch-hype, but oh well on to the next one'' read more

Popular local breakfast spot. It gets busy on the weekends. Try the California omelet. Delicious. Very tasty biscuits as well. The prices are a little high but the waitstaff are very friendly and attentive. read more

Biscuits and gravy are flavorful and give you a great comfort feeling. Staff have a great attitude and great you when you enter. Food is priced decently and the plate size is perfect. Contactless payment is available here read more

It's a nice place for breakfast. Everyone there is nice. The waffles are the best. They are light and fluffy. read more

Mande's Restaurant - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Mandeville, Louisiana

We eat breakfast here almost weekly. Nice quiet atmosphere, friendly staff and our order is siesta correct. Great family place.

One of the best New Orleans breakfast in the Northshore. My husband and I licked our plates cleanI had the Egg Sardou which was Mande's cream spinach with artichoke , sliced tomatoes on an English muffin, topped with poached eggs and hollandaise sauce. And my husband had Oysters Mande cream spinach and artichoke casserole topped with Italian bread crumbs, melted Swiss cheese and golden fried oysters he also had stir fried zucchini squash on the side. The service the fast our waitress willie was great. read more

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I really like this place. Cozy, great service and delicious food! They have a wide variety - you can get lunch OR breakfast read more

Mande's Restaurant - Catfish supreme- huge chunks of artichoke! Served with hollandaise sauce - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Mandeville, Louisiana

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No need to go anywhere else for breakfast on the Northshore cause Mandes is the absolute best!!! Not only is the food delicious and fresh but the service was so friendly and fast!! Someone went around with a coffee pot every few minutes so my cup was never empty or cold, the mimosa had fresh squeezed orange juice and my Benedict had two PERFECTLY poached eggs. It has a old rustic grandma feel to it which makes it very comfortable and homey. This is my absolute favorite breakfast place, I can't wait to come back next week! read more

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We stopped in on the way home from New Orleans to eat breakfast. This was a great spot right off the bridge super friendly staff and great food. We had omelets and the crawfish etouffee was the biggest hit. I would suggest getting your biscuits grilled, I did not see this until I had already ordered toast and I had to still a biscuit form a friend lol Also, the gravy and the grits were excellent. There is not a lot at this exit but if you are looking for a nice spot to stop on your way to New Orleans I highly suggest this place. read more

I visited this establishment for the 1st time in over 20 years. It was very good, as I recall from the past. Friendly service; however, is not their forte. I have experienced a few north shore restaurants where the staff have "attitudes." Not quite sure why, but they do. The biscuits were great, and good biscuits are hard to find. Another person in our party had a burger, and said it was delicious. I would definitely return, if not for the service, the food is definitely worth it. read more

Been going for years - 2-3 times a month. Today was the last time I go. There has been a slow decline in service and a sense of bitterness that has permeated this place that used to be fun. The lady who owns:manages the place was off to the side on her phone when we walked in - no acknowledgement. The waitress told us to sit a a square table bc the round ones are for more people than just 2. Fair enough. We sit down and she literally threw the menus at us and walked alhalf way back to the bar, turned around and yelled "oh did y'all want something to drink?" We had to yell back about 15 feet away.... she then proceeded to ignore us. Had to call her back to take our order. Easy enough: breakfast sandwich land blue berry waffle. The food comes out after food from other tables that got there after us. My blue berry waffle was a plain waffle with frozen blue berries on top of it. So I moved them off to a plate to the side. She can and asked I mentioned I thought they were cooked inside the waffle. Her exact response was " yeah I was surprised to see that little girl put them on top of it - I will talk to the kitchen". She never came back until she came with the check. There was a dollar added for blueberries so out of principle I mentioned To take the dollar off. She went to the cashier who was finally off her phone and they glared at us for two minutes. She came back and proceeded to lecture me "blue berries are only cooked inside pancakes. Never inside waffles". Bottom line: I don't need that energy in my life on a Sunday morning. If you don't either take a minute to Google Daisy Dukes a mile from there and enjoy a true fun hospitality. read more

The BEST breakfast and lunch place on the northshore hands down. If you are going for breakfast make sure and get the grilled biscuit with gravy. If you are looking more healthy they have a veggie omelette that is really good too. They are most know for the Cajun Benedict which comes with there famous crawfish sausage on it. If you are a fan of Benedict's try it! It will surprise you at how good it truly is. For lunch you can't go wrong with the poboys or sandwiches but ALWAYS look at the specials menu at the front. The cooks come up with specials in the back and everything is insanely good. If you come on a day where they are serving the shrimp and grits for a special get it! The grits are fried to perfection and have this sausage cream sauce poured over top with shrimp. It is very rich in flavor and calories so be prepared but you won't regret ordering it once you leave From the open faced poboy to the Belgian waffles you can't go wrong. If you are headed to New Orleans and want to stop or just looking for a new place to get really good food look no further. read more

Good food little hard to get to but open face roast beef with fresh squash and mashed potatoes was great, wife had egg plant with crawfish sauce it wasn't my favorite but she liked it all in all good local joint read more

Ate here this morning for the first time, great atmosphere, very clean. The service was very good the food was excellent. Here and Bella Mattina my two favorite breakfast and lunch places. read more

Mande's Restaurant - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Mandeville, Louisiana

I have been trying to love this place for years. The food is ok, simple breakfast fare. The location is near the lake and the architecture presents a warm and inviting feel, but the atmosphere leaves a lot to be desired. Upon entering, a diner is met with immediate Fox News propaganda on not one but three TV's. Why anyone would want a window into hatred and bigotry while eating is beyond me. It is difficult to enjoy a meal while catching talking heads rationalize throwing tear gas at children. Personally, tv in a restaurant just seems unnecessary but if you must at least put something neutral on. The music choices also add to a dismal atmosphere. The walls are adorned with tributes to local music icons such as The Radiators and Professor Longhair; but instead of playing relevant music, they play the intolerable droning of vague off-brand worship music, ghastly. The service is the best part of this restaurant. The wait staff are very nice and are always pleasant. I think there is great hope to keep this restaurant relevant, making it a more pleasant dining experience. read more

This place is NOTHING special! Ingredients were less than IHOP quality. Interior is marginally clean and service is mediocre. I used the Yelp offer for a free beverage and the waitress had to take my phone to the manager to validate it. Then they removed the $1.50 kids orange juice from the bill instead of an adult coffee at $2.79. Just stupid customer service! Never again read more

Strong average food rating, and efficient, diner disguised as house. Nativist enclave for 'the forgotten'. As enticing as the Waffle House is 1 block up, support local, sysco. read more

We stopped for a late breakfast as we've looked for a good brunch location since Liz's Where ya at is closed temporarily. Absolutely no comparison. Although service was good, neither of us felt the simple meals were up to par. The pancakes were thick and cake-like. My 2 eggs ordered as over medium were way overdone. The Grits were so thick, I had to work at getting them off the spoon. That, along with cold dry toast (no butter and none provided) made for a very dry meal. Granted it was noon, but claims to serve breakfast until closing, therefore should have much better food particularly for these simple items. We won't be back. read more

Really enjoyed brunch here while passing through town. Met up with a friend who lives in Covington and he recommended Mandes. Good choice, clearly popular by the morning line, but coffee was available to ease the pain. Parking was a little tight but bank next store was closed, so easy. read more

Fun place on Saints Sunday. Great breakfast crawfish sausage. Biscuit sandwich is awesome

My boyfriend and I were looking to try something different for brunch on the northshore this morning. We were starving! We stumbled upon Mande's via Yelp. It was pretty busy, but we were seated pretty quickly (although at a corner table that faces the wall lol). The inside is cute and the ambience is perfect for brunch. The menu has quite a few items that caught my eye, but I decided on the Cajun Benedict. My boyfriend ordered the biscuit with sausage gravy and a waffle. Then we waited... And we waited... Did I mention we were starving? We may or may not have started to eat the jelly packets that were on the table with our forks... However, when the food finally came it was delicious! The Cajun Benedict is a crawfish sausage patty (think crab cake) on top of a toasted English muffin topped with a poached egg with hollandaise sauce. It was exceptionally yummy. It came with either home fries or grits - I got the home fries and they were great as well. My boyfriend's biscuit and gravy was very good, and he also enjoyed his waffle. We completely cleared our plates! We will be back, but will make sure that we aren't so starving since there is quite a wait for food. read more

Mande's Restaurant - Cajun Benedict - so yummy! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Mandeville, Louisiana

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We should have tried this place years ago! Vacation type atmosphere. Quality food. Prompt and friendly service. Fair price. This has now become our regular breakfast place. read more

We went there last Saturday morning with hopes of getting breakfast we were seated after f minutes waitress took drink order it was brought to us and she left said she would come take order in minute.as we sat there a group op ppl came in sat next to us and obviously was known by owners and they were greeted by a few of ppl working there our waitress went to their table and began to take their order so we decided to exit and left . Probably not to return. I have family members that own restaurants in New Orleans and Slidell and when we go there we don't get special treatment everyone is considered equally when it comes to service and it should be that way read more

The food was good but terrible pricing. I changed a side from hash browns to vegetables and was charged $5. This is crazy. I won't be back. When you say slight up charge it means $2 max not $5. Way too expensive. Not worth the price. read more

Our party of 8 just ate at Mande's. Nice staff, a bit noisy if you're trying to carry on a conversation, gumbo ok but not the best I've had, shrimp po boy & French fries not great (bread was the best part), grits were good, half half tea a tad too sweet, red beans & rice great, eggs Benedict (various types) basically very good but the Sardou Benedict could have used more seasoning. read more