This is an amazing brunch place. Great food for being so close to all of the tourism. Be prepared to wait awhile to eat at this location; there are tons of two-tops, but not much for any larger parties. Sweet heat chicken was amazing. Best Benedict? The Eggs Cochon 100%. Breakfast tacos add chorizo also slapped. read more

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Do not be discoursed when you hit the wait list button and you're told a 2 hour wait. This place was worth the wait n then some. The hostess kept what could look like a chaotic scene of hungry people -- moving and made it look easy. Service was great and the food was delicious. Super fresh, can tell it hasn't been sitting around somewhere. Drinks were delicious as well! Music playing, people laughing, drinks flowing -- an entire vibe. Definitely recommend! read more

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Took the kids to have breakfast here while visiting Mew Orleans and I gotta say it's not that great. The service was nice. No problem there. But the food wasn't as Impressive. The Cinnamon swirl pancakes didn't taste anything like a cinnamon swirl. More like a regular pancake with the cinnamon frosting. The Brioche French toast was not at all a brioche bread. It was ur ordinary French toast bread u would buy @ ur local grocery store. Basically there's wasn't anything special at least not for the price. But still a very nice clean place. Loved the decor. read more

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Great omelette, nice servers. We ate here twice . Early in the week, lots of empty tables all morning. Saturday was a 30 minute wait.

The food was the star. Staff was friendly. I had the bananas foster french toast and the hubby had the Benny trifecta. Delicious!!

Ridiculous. Don't waste your time. Host is rude and there is no way to know what is going on. Even if you check in, "there's 300 people checked in" so the wait is real. And I have eaten here before and the food is not different than other southern breakfast spots. Don't wait. Not worth it. read more

Ruby Slipper Decatur - Waiting for scraps and to be yelled at - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

It was so good, highly recommend!! Make sure to add yourself to the waiting list because there's always a long wait. read more

Ruby Slipper Decatur - Shrimp and Grits. Biscuits and Gravy with the chicken. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Great place for breakfast. My daughter and I sat at the bar as there were no tables available. I had coffee and my daughter started with iced coffee plus each of us had a glass of water. Through the whole meal the coffee and water were never empty. Were always refilled. This was even though the bar was also full and only one person serving everybody there. For Breakfast I had the Sweet heat chicken and French toast bites and my daughter had the french toast bites. We both enjoyed our meals. The French toast bites were a bit crunchy with a nice what was probably cream cheese icing. The chicken was done perfectly with a nice coating that was not to thick and a golden brown. The portions were a good size and the food was brought out at a good temperature to eat right away. When we were ready to go I was given another full coffee in a to go cup. All in all it was a very enjoyable breakfast, looked like it belonged in New Orleans, and the people were great. We would definitely go back on our next trip to New Orleans. read more

Ruby Slipper Decatur - French toast bites - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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OMG!!! This was the best meal I had during my stay in NOLA and I ate a lot! LOL. I went when they first opened so I was seated right away. I can tell it gets busy though. I can't say enough about the food. Catfish and grits, French toast bites...and my mimosa flight! The server was friendly and even those seated near me made pleasant conversation. 5 out of 5 and I'll be back to this gem of a place. read more

Go early and there will be no wait. You can also put your name on the online waitlist before you head over if it's busy. Service was good and food came out quick and was served hot. My honey chicken with French toast was perfectly balanced and very delicious, I could only finish half. The three little pigs omelette was good but it was not as good as my dish. Irish coffee was perfect. When I come back to NOLA, we will visit again. read more

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This was my second visit. Food and service were great! Well worth the wait. And I mean there can be a wait. I see why. But they were extremely nice. Our server Jaelyn ROCKED! We had a large party (7) and she accommodated all of our requests. Food was delicious. Biscuits and gravy with optional chicken was amazing. If you are in town stop by. Pro-tip: go online and add yourself to the wait-list (Decatur location). read more

Ruby Slipper Decatur - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Expect long wait times ... I suggest to make a reservation... the food is amazing. We ordered the shrimp and grits, banana foster pancakes and fried green tomatoes. Everything was so good especially the fried green tomatoes. I always hear good things from this restaurant and the wait was worth it. read more

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Wowwwwwww just wow. 10/10 definitely recommend for your brunch spot in New Orleans, just a12 min walk from bourbon street. The line was REALLY LONG. But so worth it. Very busy setting so be mindful. I got the biscuits and gravy and the bartender recommended to get the sweet heat chicken I did- and just wow. My partner got the banana foster French toast which was the perfect finish. We shared a mimosa flight which they were all very good. Loveeeeeee this place can't wait to go back ! read more

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Get. The. Chicken. Biscuit. Nuff said? All of the food we ordered was really good. But everyone liked the chicken biscuits best. The fried green tomatoes were also fantastic. They even customized our eggs, instead of poached they fried mine to well done as I asked, really great service and a great experience. read more

Ruby Slipper Decatur - Three different types of biscuit. Chicken, pulled pork, and seafood. The chicken was phenomenal. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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This French toast was to die for. Chicken was good as well. Tacos were underwhelming but a good choice. Potatoes are nothing special. Plan on putting your name on the list before getting there, we waiting about 30 minutes when we got there and put our name on the list. read more

Ruby Slipper Decatur - Breakfast Tacos and Sweet Heat Chicken & French Toast Bites - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Everything about this place is amazing. The food was delicious, the service as great, and the bartender was so much fun. The place is a bit small so you definitely need to get there early or be patient. But the food and drinks were definitely worth the wait. read more

DO NOT WAIT IN LINE!!!! We arrived at 9:40 and were seated at 10:20. We placed our order for drinks and food as soon as we were seated. After waiting 20 minutes for our drinks (I had to go ask for them again) it was already 11:10 and our food still hadn't arrived, despite others who came in after us receiving their orders. I asked about our food twice but received no response, so we decided to leave. This was the worst service we have ever experienced. read more

Mrs GiGi was a breath of fresh air.. she is so cheerful to absolutely everyone... how she keeps the cheer and joy all day is beyond me... now for the food... top of the line.... I cleared my plate and so did the people around me... this place is a must visit for breakfast fanatics read more

Ruby Slipper Decatur - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Rosa was wonderful and the food was great. This is our go to for breakfast anytime we are in town.

Customer service above and beyond! They ran out of avocados for my avocado salmon toast request and went to another restaurant to retrieve them. I felt extremely honored because I really wanted that, I didn't make a fuss, I was ready to order something else but they chose to fulfill my request. I appreciate this and the rest of my group and I tipped our waitress generously. Be sure to make reservations! read more

If you want eggs Benedict, this is where you want to go. I came into town for a work conference from Sacramento that lasted a week and it was walking distance from the Sheraton. I was not disappointed. read more

Excellent breakfast!!! Had Chicken and French toast with hot syrup. The service was great. Nice place. Will be back

There was a long wait even with doing online waitlist. We didn't get our bloody Mary's until after we were done eating, which was disappointing and threw off the expected flow & vibe of brunch. The food was pretty good- eggs Cochon and bayou shrimp Benedict. I would get the eggs Cochon again but probably wouldn't return unless someone else in my group really wanted to come back. read more

This was one of the best meals of our visit. We put our name on the waitlist when we got up and had very little delay in getting a table once we arrived. Everything was delicious and well priced. From the biscuit sandwiches to the French toast and chicken, every bite was delicious and it revived our group after a long night. I will be coming back again next time we're in town! read more

Superb! Loved our 1st time visit. We will return the next time we are New Orleans. The breakfast was amazing.

Great service and great food! Andrew and Jen "blue hair" were a blast! Would definitely return next time. read more

Ruby Slipper Decatur - The OG Bennie - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

The service was great and the wait staff was super friendly and provided great tips on things to do locally outside of hanging out in bourbon street. The food was equally great my wife and I ordered the trifecta which were tasty but the biscuits were a little hard to cut through even though they were delicious and soft inside. We also ordered the hot chicken and French toast, was tasty but I would recommend trifecta over it. read more

Ruby Slipper Decatur - The Trifecta - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

I was recommended to try this place from a family member and I definitely don't regret it ! I made a reservation online before I got there but didn't even need it and there was not a long wait at all. Upon entering I was greeted by the friendly staff. I decided on the French toast bites as an appetizer and the shrimp and grits as the main entree. To start off, all the food came out super quick so there wasn't a long wait. The French toast had a sweet sauce and nice crunch on the outside with a softer warm interior accompanied with a warm, sweet buttery sauce. The presentation of the shrimp and grits had my mouth watering because of the multiple thick shrimps and flavorful pieces of pork that they did not skimp out on. Whatever brown sauce they used with the dish could've easily been bottled up and sold separately because that's how good it was ! I mean it was packed with rich seasonings including a shuttle spice to it. Overall, this restaurant was a great experience and I would definitely recommend it ! read more

Ruby Slipper Decatur - Shrimp and Stone-Ground Grits - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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We went here for breakfast/brunch on two occasions during this visit. Initially, we visited the location located not too far from our hotel. Just as we had been told, the line outside was ridiculous. If you are hungry and are interested in eating and moving on with your day, this is not the most convenient choice to keep your day moving quickly. At the first location, I checked-in with the hostess and was told that the wait was about an hour and a half. With some level of disappointment, I added my name to the list and went back outside to wait. As we waited outside, a marketing rep from the hotel across the street suggested that we visit the location located about two or three blocks in the other direction. He added that the wait was only about 30 minutes, so of course, we opted to walk a little further to get something to eat a little faster. He added that in terms of food quality, it was no different and that it just so happens that the Magazine Street location is typically more popular because of its size. We walked up the street to the Decatur Street location. I added my name to the list and was told that the wait would be about 35 minutes from that point. We waited patiently outside until we reached the 40 minute wait period. At that time, I went back inside and was told that a text message had been sent to my phone to let me know that our table was ready. I had my phone in hand the entire time, so I knew that wasn't true. She then told me that I needed the Yelp app to check in for the process to work. After waiting more than 40 minutes, we were not the happiest people hearing information that was so important and 40 minutes too late. I asked if we had been kicked out of the queue. She said no. I asked if I needed to put my name on the list again and download the Yelp app to my phone, she said no. She said it was just a way to check-in. I was confused because the information was now conflicted. She said not to worry because my name was still in the queue and had not come up yet. Nothing was making sense, but I was hungry. We had already waited a long time and I heard good things about the food, so we stayed in spite of the confusion. About ten minutes later, she came to the door because we were waiting outside and asked if we would like to be seated at the bar. We agreed to anything to get some food after that long wait. Our orders were taken immediately. Our beverage choice was iced coffee with whipped cream and sprinkled cinnamon. It was good coffee. I especially enjoyed the cinnamon notes, as I neared the end of my drink. I knew it was there visually, but it along with the whipped cream was a welcomed flavor at the conclusion. I ordered the Southern breakfast without the applewood smoked bacon during each visit and both times, my food presented with applewood bacon. Fortunately, I was able to remove the bacon and substitute it with another food item, which was great. The egg whites were fluffy just the way I like. The potatoes were crispy and flavorful. The biscuit was good, especially with the cinnamon sugar butter spread. The grits were good, but were more flavorful the second day. The fried green tomatoes were just okay and would have been better had they been freshly prepared. I got the impression that some items were cooked in advance and not necessarily made to order. Nevertheless, we enjoyed our meals and I would definitely eat there again on my next visit. Next time, I'll have to try my own white chocolate pancakes because what I sampled was delicious. read more

This was our first meal in New Orleans. Maybe the 4.5 star average got me expecting too much, but it was a bit of a letdown. We got in around 1:10pm and were starving. I think they close at 2 and there weren't too many people around so we were seated right away. My daughter got the kid's plain pancakes, my husband got the 3 little pigs omelet, and I ordered the biscuits and gravy. When I asked the server if that was a good dish, he didn't seem too enthusiastic. I should have taken the hint. My food was not bad, and I was really hungry so I ate almost all of it, but I won't remember it tomorrow. My daughter's pancakes were delicious, and my husband's food seemed like it was pretty good. So this isn't a bad review, it's just okay, like my food. read more

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Ok boys and girls I have our place for breakfast in New Orleans! I have given you the best places to eat for breakfast from San Jose to Anaheim, Memphis to Myrtle Beach, the Windy City to Bean Town, and a Ron of places in between, so now we stop in the Big Easy for breakfast at Ruby's Red Slipper! The name derives not from Dorothy and Kansas, but from the notion of homecoming and it's revival after Hurricane Katrina. Now this particular location is just off of Canal St. on Decatur, not to be confused with the location in the Business District. This is a small, more quaint, location with a "blink and you might miss it" door. My son and I had no wait and were sat immediately. Unfortunately our waiter who was awesome, forfeited his right for a shout out by not introducing himself, but he doubled as the bartender so he was pretty busy in his defense. If you have read any of my reviews on breakfast, you know that it all starts with the coffee. It must be in a decent size mug, hot, and be kept full. This was some of the best tasting coffee I have EVER HAD, grown right here in NOLA. There is something to be said about eating in New Orleans. As one of the culinary capitals of the world you will find classic dishes and ingredients jumbled together in a Mad Scientist style manner. Such was the case with my sons Eggs Benedict which he usually is a traditionalist. In this case they used a fluffy buttermilk biscuit, with poached eggs, glazed bacon, and hollandaise sauce. He left absolutely nothing but the plate. As for me, I was the big winner! Going completely off book, I took the waiters advise on the daily special and was sooo glad I did. It was a Chicken Viera that started with a base of goat cheese grits ( I know I know I had to contemplate that one too) with a homemade salsa at one end of the banana bowl and a green chili sauce at the other end. In the center was a pulled chicken and scrambled egg. Again the ingredients on their own would cause for pause, but together it was outstanding! The dish was complimented with a buttermilk biscuit of my own, with a tasty brown sugar cinnamon spread. At the end of the day when in NOLA you have to expand your palate and try new things that don't sound like they should go together. I don't give away five stars for just any restaurant but the Ruby Slipper will now be on my can't miss list when visiting the Big Easy to start my day! read more

Ruby Slipper Decatur - GET THE CHICKEN VIERA!!! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Delicious food and outstanding service. Great local coffee. Bloody Mary was spicy and perfect with the Benedict! A must not miss spot!

The food was fire. Get the French toast bites. We did call ahead seating to beat the lines which was super helpful. read more

Ruby Slipper Decatur - Breakfast tacos and potatoes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

I really wanted to love this place. We were in New Orleans for Mardi Gras and maybe the flood of people put a lot of stress on the serving. We joined the waitlist and walked over. We were sat right away. It was cute inside. We are in New Orleans so I wanted not just something I could get anywhere. So I got the Shrimp and Grits and fried green tomatoes. My husband got the Biscuits and gravy. Now mind you, I ate Shrimp and grits at every restaurant we ate at that weekend. They were not good here, it was in this over salty dark brown gravy... not good! I'm not sure how you can serve a dish that's very salty with no flavor but that's what it was salty and flavorless. Fried green tomatoes had a distinctive almost burnt flavor from the fry. My husband's B and G also just ok. With all the spectacular food choices in New Orleans we won't be back. Service was great and it was a cute place just not very good food. read more

Ruby Slipper Decatur - Shrimp and grits - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Sooooo good and the hosts energy and vibe was everything. We sat at a high top right on the sidewalk and it was perfect. The biscuits were the best and I heard the lady behind me rave about their Irish coffee. I was not crazy about the fried green tomatoes. It was super thick and they used panko instead of cornmeal. Get there early and make a reservation if you can! read more

Ruby Slipper Decatur - Stone Ground Grits, eggs, Buttermilk Biscuit, turkey Chicken Sausage Patties, fried green tomatoes, Cajun butter - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

If you are looking for a breakfast/brunch spot this is the place to go! Food was excellent! Service was good! Ambiance was ok. Most of seating is outdoors so prepare for that if you don't like eating outside. For the food... Shrimp and grits 9/10 Grits 9/10 Pancakes 8/10 French toast 8/10 Fried green tomatoes 7.5/10 Mimosa flight 8/10 Biscuits were a bit doughy 6/10 Definitely will back on my next visit! read more

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The food wasn't great. The service was really slow. They are conveniently located and have many many restaurants around the French quarter area. read more

make sure to reserve a spot in advance they will text you when your table is ready. This is almost my last day out here had to get some breakfast before Sunday's festivities. Came to ruby slipper, early got the mimosa flight. Fried green tomatoes, The Ms got the sweet heat chicken, I got the migas. When I tell you the fried green tomatoes were soooooo good. If you've never had it. Pls pls try them they were soooo good. The migas was point, and I know she enjoyed her meal. Definitely give this place a try if in the French quarter. read more

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You just feel comfortable there , I sit at the bar and sip a Bloody Mary ,they are delicious there, I had their "Southern Breakfast" and it was solid too! read more

The food here is incredible and what could be better than margaritas with your breakfast? Only waited 10 minutes or so and the service was great even though the place was crowded. read more

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