This little diner rocks!! We tried them based on reviews and at the recommendation of our hotel staff and they did not disappoint. We were greeted by one of the owners when we arrived and got to choose our seats. The menu is fairly large so took a few minutes to make a choice. I had seen reviews that pointed me to the chicken and waffles so I had that with a side biscuit and my wife had the oyster platter. Both arrived quickly and were piping hot and delicious. The oysters were very tasty and so was my meal. Our waitress was excellent and kept our drinks filled and was very attentive. This is diner comfort food at its finest and is definitely worth a try. We will be back! read more

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Solid diner experience with good food and strong screwdrivers (when in Rome). Tons of options and the food was nicely prepared. I loved the old school diner ambiance. read more

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I drove all the way from Huntsville, Alabama, to try this restaurant, but it was a massive disappointment. The waitress was rude from the moment we arrived and had a terrible attitude. After we paid, she actually demanded a tip, which we did not leave. When we left, my keys were missing, and the staff claimed they didn't know anything about it. After 15 minutes of asking them to check the cameras, they 'magically' found my keys. Avoid this place if you value good service and honesty. read more

Poor service the waitress stole my keys and was trying to force me to give her a tip please don't bring your belongings in there they will steal them very racist read more

Down home local restaurant w many breakfast choices.. Yummy biscuits and gravy with large servings. Fun place to relax and eat. Recommend

Everything was good customer service food was served to order pleasant would I eat here again yes read more

Please-U-Restaurant - Diners Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Great place for breakfast. We like it so much we ater breakfast there the entire time we were in town. Good food, great service, and we even bought t-shirts. read more

I'll be honest, my medium-rare steak was overcooked and somehow dry, although still pink in the center. My husband's French toast was made with wheat bread, which was unexpected and definitely not the preference. It made the toast fall flat, though he said it was still tasty and made well. Just wished it wasn't wheat. It's typical diner food. Nothing fancy, but solid. Maybe we didn't love-love our dishes that day, but it wasn't all bad. I enjoyed the seafood gumbo and mashed potatoes, and I loved the gravy. We had a wonderful experience overall. Service was excellent from the moment we walked in. Everyone we spoke to was warm and gracious. Our server was wonderful! We loved their homemade salad dressings, so she made a way for us to buy some to take home. We could easily be regulars here! read more

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We had two breakfast sandwiches, one pancake, and hash browns. The pancake was the clear winner! I'd consider going back for that, but not the other two. We were super excited to have a biscuit in the South. And it was fine. The hash browns were not our favorite, but that's more because we don't prefer the potato chunk type of hash browns. The iced tea was decent (even though it was unsweetened). The server was kind, though didn't get my husband's biscuit right. Also, it was really hot! Needed to cool it off before they opened. read more

Absolutely disgusting food. - biscuits were oddly dry and lacked flavor - omelettes were overcooked and had pretty much no cheese - breakfast potatoes were okay- I doctored them up with hot sauce and salsa but you can do that with just about any type of food. - the place needs a huge face lift and touch up on decor etc. The plus- the service was good. Our server was very sweet and friendly & the food was super affordable. I personally would never go back- especially when there's so many other great places to go and eat. read more

Unfortunately this place did not do it for me. My expectation of New Orleans food is pretty high so I wasn't impressed at all. It is your typical diner food but nothing extra about it. I ordered the catfish and grits with bacon and eggs. I was highly disappointed in the catfish. The batter was not good at all. The bacon was ok . The best thing I had was the toast. If you're looking for a basic breakfast then it may be worth checking out. read more

Go to Please-U!!! I was visiting NO and staying in the Lower Garden District and found this no-frills diner that perfectly personifies New Orleans. I ordered a "half" Shrimp Po' Boy and a cup of seafood gumbo. Very generous portions. The Po Boy was packed with fried shrimp, the bread slathered with mayo and had lettuce, tomato and pickles. The shrimp to bread (partially hollowed out) ratio was perfect and the shrimp perfectly fried and not greasy. The gumbo was traditional and flavorful. My waitress was great and the woman owner was very nice. Great spot. read more

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Chicken and waffles! Now that I have your attention... If you are as serious about this dish as I am, yet health aware enough not to eat it often, then choose wisely. Hands-down, this is the absolute best, anywhere. And I've had plenty. This little breakfast/lunch hole in the wall Greek restaurant on St. Charles Av. has been our go to for 10 years. When we come, it's gonna be chicken and waffles. If you happen to come back the next day, go with the Greek omelette. All fresh made from scratch by the Greek couple, and owners, for 43 years! The portions and quality are a deal at $14 (so tip well!). And they certainly live up to the name Please-U-Restaurant. read more

Please-U-Restaurant - Chicken & Waffles - Diners Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

The Please U restaurant is an old-school diner that simply focuses on feeding locals hassle free breakfast and lunch. This is not fine dining. The service is not excellent and you seat yourself and even pay at the counter when you leave. But if you want a decent breakfast or lunch and do not want to deal with the ever present overpriced tourist traps this is where you go. read more

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Overall good experience at this establishment! Very old timey diner that makes you feel right at home. The food is pretty good and filling, with an extremely diverse menu that takes lots of time to comb through. The Gumbo was alright, but the muffaletta and poboys were great. Would definitely recommend this place if you're looking for a chill spot and some good food! read more

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The food is decent to good. It's a small diner that is economical. There isn't a trained chef but it's good diner food and is a good breakfast and lunch for sure. Waitresses I've had in the past are helpful and efficient. read more

Looking for an Authintic PO Boy! I had the shrimp. That's all I can speak of. Nice 12 inch soft bread with crisp outside. Mayo, Lettuce and Toematoes were fresh. Nice little Lunch and breakfast place. This was down the street from our Hotel. For 12.95 14.30 with Taxes. Took it to go for lunch but ate half of it. Shrimp was fresh. You should try it. read more

Please-U-Restaurant - Shrimp Po Boy - Diners Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Cloe was our server, she's super nice and helpful. We had onions and liver, steaks and eggs. Everything was good and on point.

Always wanted to try it and finally did. Our server was cute as a button and did us well. Everything tasted great and prices were very fair! Give it a try! read more

A typical diner, which makes it great. I don't normally order scrambled eggs, they were extra fluffy and delicious. The food has its diner grease taste--not a bad thing, I like it. The pork chop was cooked well. Everything came out spectacular, hot, and they had a new cook starting. Only thing I would change here is sharper knives. Service was personable. Coffee was refilled. It's an old diner vibe inside. Hits all the marks of a staple diner. Great to dine alone or with 2-4 people. read more

Mediocrity at its finest, and I mean this literally: a fine example of "aight." My socks remain firmly embracing my feet and don't have any lambasting pending for my review. I stopped in seeking breakfast close to my hostel and ordered the venerable chicken and waffles. This is [like] one of those diner-like places that have been around long enough that regulars' orders are known before they sit, or so says the vibe. The chicken was nicely cooked and seasoned, good quality, run-of-the-mill fried chicken, kind of like you can get at IHOP. That's not meant to be an insult; IHOP fried chicken is quite good! The waffle did leave a teeny bit to be desired. It lacked that incredible contrast between the textures of the outside and in. read more

Please-U-Restaurant - Chicken and Waffles - Diners Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

please-u had great food and friendly friendly staff. Service was great and the food came out fast. Great Job!

We were looking for some classic flapjacks and we found some great ones. I also thoroughly enjoyed the Greek omelet. This place is a Greek diner and I am nostalgic for a good Greek diner from my time living in New York. This place is dated, but that is part of the charm. The service was impeccable and if you are looking for a solid breakfast counter with some local flair, you have found it. read more

We were super unimpressed. We were looking for a low-key, diner style breakfast. Please-U just didn't do it. The staff was surly and unresponsive and the food was over priced and, honestly, not very good. It's not that hard to do bacon, eggs and toast. You mostly just need to care. That feeling wasn't there. There are dozens of great breakfast spots in NOLA. We will going to a different one next time. read more

I really enjoyed my order of hot cakes and eggs! My partner did not like the chicken and waffles. Dry chicken tenders. The vibe was homie and welcoming. Food is well priced and reasonable. I would come again and my partner would order something else. read more

Please-U-Restaurant - Chicken tenders and waffles - Diners Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Great breakfast....spent 6 days in NO, ate here twice. Staff friendly. If you want to get away from the tourist traps, highly recommend Please U. read more

The menu has a little bit of everything but the Gyro sandwich. And they serve breakfast 24/7

Please-U Restaurant Review. "Since 1946." Doesn't that tell you all you need to know about the Please-U Restaurant, on St. Charles Avenue close into downtown? Open from 6A - 6PM, this old-timey diner serves all the American favorites as well as traditional New Orleans sandwiches and hot plate meals. I wandered in early a couple of days last week, first for a customized breakfast po-boy with egg, cheese, bacon, ham, sausage, mayo, butter, lettuce and tomato, and another day for a muffaletta (they make their own olive salad!) after a muff disappointment the previous day somewhere else. First time I got take-out, order was prepared fresh, hot, to my specs. Second time it was a bifurcated experience, half in, half out, after a couple of eye-opening crack-o-dawn coffees. But both were excellent, and I'm a sandwich kind of guy. Bread was fresh, innards were ample, including the meats and cheeses. The server lady was right to crow about the house-made olive salad, it was excellent, and trust me, there are some bad versions in the city, like long on cauliflower and short on olives! Hey, it's not called "cauliflower and carrot salad" is it? read more

Please-U-Restaurant - Street front - Diners Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Good good Service good Ambiance good You will be pleased for sure Must try Yes yes yes read more

Local family owned/operated restaurant in the heart of St. Charles Ave. for over 40 years. Please-U is a local diner serving a wide variety of breakfast and lunch/dinner offerings, a little something for almost everyone! No frufru, no glitter but, just home style prepared food at an honest price point. read more

While on our family vacation, we stumbled upon this quaint little diner. We decided to stop for brunch. This little hidden secret was amazing!!! Everything was delicious, and the chicken and waffles breakfast was hands down best I ever had. The staff was friendly and our meal showed up timely. Truly a dining pleasure. read more

What can be said about this place that has not been said a million times? It is a great local spot to get pretty much everything you can think of in the city of New Orleans. The food was fantastic for the price and we were happy. You want a fried chicken po-boy with chili cheese fries? Well go on with your bad self! Everything was delicious and we can not wait to come try it again! read more

Please-U-Restaurant - Chicken PO boy and chili cheese fries - Diners Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Look it's a dive - a real old hole in the wall kind of place. But the food is doable and the staff are characters and sometimes that's what you want on vacation. If you need a break from the tourist spots and the "must visit" spots, try Please-U. Don't fault it for being authentically what it is. Every town needs this place. read more

Neighborhood diner, very old looking, the kind I love to visit and eat at. I ordered vegi omelets (mushrooms, bell pepper, onions, tomatoes), side of grits and a biscuit. My food was out within 5 minutes of ordering, maybe that's why the vegis where almost raw and huge chunks. It doesn't come with cheese, yo have to ask for it, and when I did it was drizzled on top for an additional $0 .75 (would have been better for my liking inside omlette). Grits are good. Biscuit was drier than I'm use to, but was tasty. So I asked for gravy to dip biscuit in, I don't know what to say about gravy, acquired taste. Blonde lady with accent was nice and funny. I don't think the waitress who helped me was to happy with me for asking to add cheese to my already made omlette. I spent $10.71 read more

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It's just a hole in the wall spot with very good food and very friendly service. Would return there for breakfast anytime. Highly recommend it, especially if you're hungry. read more

The gravy was salty on the chicken fried steak. It made it hard to eat, but the salad was delicious. I had it cooked to go for later. That's why the picture isn't as great. I ate it. The only thing I didn't like about it was that there was a fee for cheese on the salad. I think that should be a part of a salad. The service was ok, but I spoke to the manager. He was very apologetic. Even with the issues, I'd still recommend. read more

Please-U-Restaurant - Chicken fried steak with gravy, scrambled eggs with cheese, and hash browns - Diners Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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We went for breakfast and food and atmosphere was typical of any local diner. Homemade biscuits were a nice surprise, and they were very good. We came with a rush, so service was a little to be desired. Price is right. I'd definitely go back. read more

Fell into this local spot just a few blocks away from our hotel to have a hot quick lunch meal. I had the hot roast beef plate with a generous cup of shrimp gumbo + side biscuit which I loved and my friend has the red beans and rice with smoked sausage + side biscuit which she was just meh ok with. Overall combined taste rating would be ok-good but portions for the price was more than doable especially when you're coming from the Northeast, imho. This joint has been around for decades with a Greek owner with all wait and cook staff from NOLA. A heads up, this is a no-frills place, quite busy during lunch and wouldn't really suggest using the bathroom here (through the kitchen) unless it's a MUST. Service of this place was lovely and really felt like I was part of throwback docuseries. read more

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Service- great. Kind staff. Atmosphere- old diner. Food- I got two po-boys to go. One was shrimp, the other was oyster. Both were underwhelming. The shrimp hadn't been cleaned. One of the oysters had gone bad. read more

Right down the street from our VRBO. Since 1946, so I figured it needed to be good. We went for breakfast and everyone had something different and all raved about the food. A little hole in the wall but if we weren't leaving today, we would be back to try lunch. The cook came out and chatted, He has been a head chef in lots of places, wanted a better life. He was great. read more