Great, flavorful food. The BLT (and yes, this isn't some crazy 20-ingredient item) is exceptional. The best. Perfect bread, a generous mound of bacon, perfect. Pro tip: get it with the spicy crema. And I'm not sure what the "sparse" comment in another review is talking about. I'm a big guy who can EAT and about a quarter of the time I can't finish the sandwich. Big portions for sandwich IMO The people are the friendliest, nicest restaurant folks I've ever met. This place is treasure. read more

Heard about this place for a while and never been. Finally one day I was in the area and decided to get some breakfast. I had the grit bowl with bacon as my choice of meat. It consist of grits, eggs, potatoes, cheese and your choice meat. I have no complaints. It was a very hearty filling bowl. Well seasoned. And best part it was reasonably priced. I mean This bowl cost less than my latte at a nearby coffee shop so...... And it was pretty quick. Nothing fancy but you really can't beat it. I took it to go but the outdoor seating area was cute and lots of shade. I will be back to try the tacos next. read more

Pagoda Cafe - Grits bowl - Cafes Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

It's been a while since I've been here. I got the bacon taco this time. It was very good, it hit the spot in a good way. The customer service was great. The staff was very nice just like last time, so good to see that's still on point. read more

Good Food Tacos ( breakfast & lunch ) Gluten free peanut butter cookies Matcha Fast & Friendly service read more

Food perfectly prepared and perfectly priced.. no complaints here. Turkey taco is flavorful with the verde salsa to dip. Drink is a mango lassi and it sure hits the spot on a hot day. Service is well mannered and fast! read more

Pagoda Cafe - Turkey Taco and Mango Lassi with pistachios - Cafes Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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I recently discovered this place when I was visiting another restaurant next door and I was determined to come to Pagoda one day when I saw so many positive reviews. I got a grilled cheese sandwich, guava cream puff, and blue eyes iced tea to go. Everything was so fresh and filling. They also elegantly make their teas by offering option to add in rose or lavender in them. Moreover, the staff her were so polite and addressed me by my name when my stuff it was all ready to be picked up. Hope to come try their famous breakfast tacos here one day! read more

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Delectable breakfast tacos with refried beans and flour tortillas, delicious lunchtime tacos with corn tortillas, and coffees that rival the finest coffee shops. If you have a desire to try the grits bowl, get there before 10am - this creamy delight goes fast. The ample and varied outdoor seating is a splendid way to enjoy good weather in New Orleans. Warm customer service at point of order. A great morning getaway. read more

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We visit from Houston, therefore I like to say we know what good breakfast tacos consist of. It's difficult to find places that look worth trying while we are traveling. But Pagoda is a place I'll visit everytime I'm here. This is the type of food that only comes from true home cooking. Which has become rare in this day and age. Their eggs are cooked right, the salsa has a nice kick to it, and my goodness the spicy potato taco!? 10/10, take a step out of the Business District and the French Quarter even just for a minute. read more

The food is absolutely delicious. It's a very cute laid back place to eat. However, every time I go the service is entirely too slow and the portions are sparse. If you go prepare to wait, but you will be satisfied with your food. read more

Man I really want to like this place but this is the second time that I've had a disappointing experience here. I went to get "breakfast" this afternoon and ordered a mushroom sweet potato turnover and tried to order a breakfast taco without egg because the menu made it sound kind of optional, but was dissuaded into getting a grilled cheese because it would be more filling. I made it really clear that I couldn't eat eggs and while I am not anaphylactically allergic, eggs cause me to have migraines or debilitating stomach pain, so I definitely try to avoid them when I can, and was especially clear about the intolerance today because I had a food poisoning incident I'm freshly recovered from (of which they were not made aware but I was adamant that I couldn't do egg). Truly the last thing I needed was another inflammatory ingredient in my body right now. Anyway they brought the grilled cheese (did not bring the turnover, I think because they thought I was trying to order one or the other?? My homie covered me so I didn't look at the actual order) and I ate the first half and it kind of felt like there was some kind of spread on the bread and as I was eating it I realized it was mayonnaise. aka egg . I went up to the window to ask if there was mayo and the guy said yes and asked if I couldn't eat mayo and I had to inform him that mayonnaise is made out of eggs? As someone also in the service industry that feels kinda crazy to me that you wouldn't be aware that mayonnaise is made of eggs, especially at a place that obviously cares about having vegan options. They gave me a mushroom turnover for free which I do appreciate, but overall that was really frustrating and just kind of irresponsible and I can only hope that I didn't eat enough of the mayo to have any reaction :/ This whole thing honestly makes me feel like I won't be coming back here, especially in this day and age it feels weird to me that you wouldn't know the ingredients of the food you're serving. I'm sorry to leave a negative review this place is so cute and the coffee is great and their chai is spicy and unsweetened and they have anti-gravity and I really wish it was awesome but dang how do you not know mayonnaise is egg!! That's like the only ingredient!!! Very grateful I am not anaphylactically allergic that would have been really awful. Please be mindful y'all! read more

the food ginger juice, and cofffee are so good ! We had the Cuban taco, reg breakfast taco and bacon breakfast taco. All were loaded and 10/10. Iced coffee was quality, and my bf loved the ginger tonic juice. The service was also so nice! Special shout out to the cashier Solomon! His vibes are so kind and welcoming. Def a great spot for a beautiful day :) read more

I visited Pagoda with some friends for a mid-morning snack. I had the mushroom turnover with an iced green tea and my friends both had the sausage roll. These hand-held snacks were small but exactly what we needed! The mushroom turnover was flavorful and the pastry was perfect. My friends liked the sausage rolls too! We took our food to go but there is outside seating available under a covered patio. Be patient and prepared to wait as they are popular! I would definitely return. read more

Pagoda Cafe - Outside building - Cafes Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Great service, everyone was so kind and helpful. Amazing food. Really enjoyed the tofu scramble taco.

Amazing customer service, they know their customers on first name bases. The breakfast bacon tacos tasted great! We got there later so than ran out of the grits and pastries; but we can't wait to come back. The lunch tacos were great too and nice portion sizes. We also enjoyed the mango drink! We will definitely be back again. Great outdoor seating for a nice cool day! read more

Pagoda Cafe - Bacon Tacos Mango Lassi - Cafes Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

This was our favorite spot to pick up breakfast on our trip. This cafe is super cute and has a lot of outdoor seating. You order at the counter and wait for your food at a table. It takes maybe 5-10 minutes for your order to be ready unless you are just ordering already made pastries. We love breakfast tacos and these are decent and packed full. The salsa is a must. We also had the banana nutella bread which was a huge, decadent slice. They have a bunch of other yummy sounding pastries and sandwiches, but I couldn't say no to a breakfast taco! I highly recommend this place if you are looking to a somewhat quick breakfast. read more

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Great food! Love the outdoor seating Service was quick Ambiance was quiet and calm read more

Pagoda Cafe - Breakfast Bacon Tacos Pagoda Cuban Taco Ginger Tonic Orange Juice Grit bowl - Cafes Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

We got some breakfast tacos and sandwiches and they were all amazing. They had a bunch of fresh baked food too. The Nutella banana bread was amazing read more

Great coffee drinks and breakfasts! The chia seed yogurt breakfast was a stand out. There is a huge range of beverages to choose from - hot and cold. read more

Great place to have something for breakfast or lunch. It's all outdoor seating. Food is excellent. I loved the BLT. (But I'm not sure why they put it on a french roll and not sandwich bread. Anyway, the customer service is great and the food and drinks are delicious. A great afternoon would be to go down the street to Community Book Store (see the wonderful Afrocentic books and say hi to Ms. Vera) and enjoy something at Pagoda. They are both a great part of the community. read more

Rather disappointed in the "speed" of service last few times I've been here. Sure the food is good, the cashier is awesome but there's A LOT to be desired in terms of however the Hell their ticket system is. I'm typing this as I'm still sitting here waiting over 45 minutes for coffee and tacos. It's not like there's much on the tacos: eggs, potatoes, cheese. I've watched a table of eight finish their entire meals before their drinks came out. Not sure how they prioritize orders but how about, as the ticket is put in, you work on finishing that ticket before moving onto the next? I dunno. These past few experiences has put this place way down on my list of choices for when I want something "quick" for breakfast and in this heat, my tolerance for having to wait damn near an hour for something I could've whipped up myself at home three times over in the same amount of time is far from appealing. read more

You're so cute with your porch deck and Spanish tile roof but the your food is just meh! Seriously the sausage in the sausage roll was dry and the phyllo dough is bland and needs more butter and what is up with the dipping sauce? The bacon taco whole hardy is just ok. I will say that they side of guacamole is delicious! Didn't try the beverages so can't say anything about those but they do look pretty. read more

Pagoda Cafe - Sausage Roll - Cafes Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Listen up! I'd eat here everyday if I could afford it. These breakfast tacos DO NOT MISS. I had the regular taco, the tofu taco, and the bacon taco. All three slapped and the green sauce that accompanied pulled it all together. The coffee gave what it needed to as well. There's no indoor seating. There's plenty of outdoor seating and most of it is covered. The also had a heater on in the covered area. I was with my toddler for the day and she loved the fresh fruit cup and her hot chocolate milk. I have to go back alone so I can try some other food items. Y'all don't sleep on this gem. They're only open for breakfast and lunch. We waited less than 10 minutes for our food and the service was great. read more

Still my favorite breakfast tacos within walking distance of my house. We regularly grab some tacos (two flour, two corn tortilla, all with bacon) and coffee (and a cowgirl cookie or two) and dine on the covered patio area. They offer gluten free options, vegetarian, pork or turkey bacon. I think there is even a vegan option. The jalapeño salsa is EVERYTHING!!! It's a great location in the Mid-City /Esplanade Ridge neighborhood, run by great folks from the neighborhood, serving up some great food. ENJOY!! read more

First time here, really nice atmosphere, great seating area outside while you wait or eat there. Bacon Taco tasted amazing with fluffy eggs and great bacon! There is no picture because I ate it all before that even crossed my mind. Also had an Americano with half & half for my walk. There is a little bit of a wait, but you're getting freshly made tacos, so take a seat and enjoy being outside before having to return to work. I will be returning soon. read more

I stopped by this morning for the first time. I was a little overwhelmed by the menu but the cashier was incredibly friendly and answered any questions i had. I ended up choosing the breakfast sandwich because she mentioned they just got a fresh delivery of bread and it was really good. I also ordered an iced latte with brown sugar and coconut which was good too, will definitely add this into my breakfast rotation read more

How am I just finding this place? Rode my bike down Bayou Rd and locked it up conveniently in front. Plenty of shady, covered outdoor seating. Very attentive service and comfortable atmosphere. Got a delicious guava cream cheese pastry and ginger lemonade. Great assortment of drinks I want to try...thinking about the iced matcha as you read this. Dog-friendly. Single-woman friendly. read more

I recently moved in this area and I stopped by for lunch. I ordered 2 Tofu Tacos & Let me tell you.. they were So delicious!! I'm from New Orleans so I had to ask if the tacos would be seasoned lol. I'm also pescatarian so I'm a huge fan of tofu!! The tacos were stuffed with seasoned tofu, seasoned potatoes, eggs & cheese. I love a good cheese pull and this taco was giving!!! I'm definitely gonna return but with cash next time so I won't have to pay that $2.50 card fee. Other than that this place has a chill (outdoor) vibe. read more

Pagoda Cafe - Tofu Tacos - Cafes Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Best breakfast tacos in the city! Love the drinks and patio as well. It gets hot outside obviously but they have fans and a covered patio. They have some really great cool and refreshing teas. read more

Had breakfast here on a Saturday morning. A delicious cafe au lait and turkey bacon tacos a nice outdoor spot off the beaten path of the very touristy French quarter. A somewhat quiet spot to relax and enjoy. Very friendly staff. 10/10 recommend. read more

The breakfast tacos were great!! Very filling and yummy All the workers were so friendly and the spot is very quiet, loved the decor. Great breakfast and latte spot! read more

First time going and I wouldn't recommend Pagoda to anyone. The breakfast bacon tacos are okay at best... a lot of hype. I ordered two and they gave me one salsa for two tacos and the container isn't even 5% of the way full. If I didn't get it to go I would have went back to the window. Paid $13+ and I could've had better from Taco Bell for $5. Needless to say I will never be going back again. read more

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We live in Mid City just a few minutes bike ride from here, and we have been coming up to get bread from Leo Bread (just across) for quite some time. We noticed that people were ALWAYS coming by to get food and drinks from Pagoda, and decided to grab a late breakfast the other day. Well, that was a game changer, for sure. This place is just killer. First, the folks that work here are so great. Just such nice and welcoming people! That is always nice to have. Second, their coffees are RIGHTEOUS. Seriously, best cold brew I've had in Nola. The Cafe au Lait was good too, according to my wife. Then, the food - the breakfast tacos are really tasty and full of eggs and such, the sausage roll was awesome and really filling, and the mushroom and sweet potato turnover was interesting (not our favorite, but good, really - just personal taste). Prices are decent, great outdoor seating, and you're in good hands here. We'll be coming back, likely a lot. Swing by! read more

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Great place on our way to Jazzfest! Super friendly staff, great location with lots of places to sit outside - in the sun or in the shade. Absolutely delicous food. Will definitely be back! read more

Waited an hour for a turkey and Swiss sandwich... that was just alright. Coffee was decent.

Nice place to get a quick coffee. I was pleasantly surprised with their guava pastry. Although not an authentic Cuban pastelito, it was loaded with cream cheese and guava. read more

Lovely breakfast. Great cold brew. The covered outdoor seating was just what we needed on that sprinkly morning.

Regular breakfast taco, add avocado with a mango lassi. The ground pistachios on the mango lassi is the cherry on top. Perfect everytime. read more

Pagoda Cafe - Cafes Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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I love this coffee spot. There was plenty of street parking. I got my usual iced matcha latte and it was pretty good. They have a great menu of coffee and noncoffee and food items. I also really enjoyed their sausage roll and bacon burrito. Good portions and prices in my opinion. They have a good COVID safe system of ordering at a window then picking up at a table. Right now they are not allowing consuming your food on location which is fine by me. I will be coming back often, can't wait to try more things!!! read more

Pagoda Cafe - Iced matcha latte - Cafes Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Horrifically overpriced for food and coffee that I could make better myself. Not a fan of the service or upkeep of the place. Waste.

Pagoda Cafe is a small restaurant in Midcity a few blocks off of Esplanade. They are a breakfast place and have great breakfast tacos and drinks. I enjoy getting 2 tacos with bacon and a London Fog latte. There is no indoor seating, but they have a beautiful patio with several tables. You order at the counter outside and they call out your name with you order from the side door. The tacos are very good. They come with eggs and potatoes, and you can add bacon too. They also give you this wonderful green salsa that adds a nice kick. They are wrapped in foil, so they are very good to take on the go with you. They get pretty busy, so try to get there early or there will be a wait to order and get your food. They are very strict about masks on the property. read more

Pagoda Cafe - Outside - Cafes Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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