Cute place with a nice selection of yummy food. Their homemade cornbread was amazing. Not a ton of options if you have gluten or dairy allergies. But they made some accommodations. Outside seating is nothing to write home about. Some tables on the edge of a fairly busy street. Would recommend inside seating if possible. read more

Atmosphere, service, and the food all outstanding! Do not miss this place on your next visit. They have several locations. Today we had the biscuits and gravy and the Cochon Benny. Delicious! Topped it off with a couple of outstanding Irish coffees. read more

Ruby Slipper Decatur - Get the app. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Use Yelp to get on the waitlist in advance.... Service was one of the best in NOL during our visit. Food was very good, there is a reason they put the combo Benedict's on the menu twice, but it was a lot to eat. read more

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

Super long wait... hour plus.... So that sucked. We were able to hop the line some by sitting at the bar. The food was super yummy. Nice place would do it again. read more

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

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Ah, the Big Easy--where the drinks flow freely, and time feels like a suggestion. We rolled up to Ruby Slipper with a group of 8, fully expecting a good ol' NOLA brunch experience. What we didn't expect? The wait. I'm talking a wait longer than a Mardi Gras parade with no beads in sight. Once we finally got seated--after some serious side-eye from the host for cramming 8 of us into a booth clearly made for 6--things started looking up. The drinks? Absolute lifesavers. I don't know what kind of voodoo magic they put in those cocktails, but I was feeling real good by the second round. Now, let's talk food. Or should I say...cold food. My eggs were chilly, my biscuit had the warmth of a January morning, and the sausage was practically begging for a microwave. Look, I came here to eat, not to reheat. But despite the food fumble, I can't complain about the atmosphere. The place was buzzing, the staff had that easygoing charm, and it was a solid spot to kick back and drink with the crew. Would I come back? Sure, but next time I'll set my expectations lower--and maybe ask for a heat lamp with my meal. read more

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

I had to visit Ruby Slipper after learning their story! I suggest reading about how they got started before heading over because it will make your visit extra special! After putting our name on the list, we waited about 30 minutes for a table. The hostess came outside to tell us our table was ready, then he ushered us inside to the magic! We had Jaelyn as our waitress and she was the BEST! I highly recommend asking for her as your server because you will not be disappointed! The shrimp and grits here get 5 out of 5 stars! The biscuit w/ the sweet butter was the perfect match for the flavorful dish. The fried green tomatoes were just okay. I probably should've asked for them without the toppings since it was a lot. My daughter had the French toast bites and loaded tater tots and she devoured it all! The restaurant is a decent size with a nice size bar area. It's loud in there but that's not a bad thing! Everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves and having a good time! You get more than what you pay for at Ruby Slipper! I suggest giving one of their locations a try if you're in the area!! read more

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Super quick seating and service. We joined the waitlist ahead of time. Food was good! read more

Ruby Slipper Decatur - Ham and cheddar omelette with grits and a biscuit - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

The place was packed but well worth the wait! Nice local vibe and friendly waitress. I love eggs Benedict so had to try it out (pulled pork one) and ended up devouring it... read more

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

Always my favorite spot to eat ! Love it the food and drinks are the best ! The service is a plus ! So good everything was so good ! read more

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

The Ruby Slipper is now a below average Restaurant. So sad.... one meal delivered wrong - missing the chicken. No one asked, no one cared. Second meal - their signature Bennies - the Tribeca- was prepared like a McDonald's egg mcmuffin - over cooked. The three poached eggs were hard as hard boiled eggs. The three sauces were cold. Explained the issue, and sent it back. Re do was worse manager seemed ambivalent. Have eaten at several Ruby Slippers, this one is terrible. Dont eat here!! read more

Ruby Slipper Decatur - Ruby slipper calculates recommended tip for food not delivered! $16 tip for $42 meal. bad food and crooks... - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Had a great experience brunching at Ruby Slipper! Sol was our server and he was a ray of sunshine (just like his name implies). He had a great attitude and was very kind and helpful. I enjoyed my tomato Benedict and thought the biscuits were perfect. The ambiance is really cool. I would definitely come back next time I visit NOLA. read more

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

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Super delicious food. Everything we ordered was amazing. The cinnamon pancakes are incredible.

We got the bayou shrimp and the eggs chacon Benedicts. They were both delicious. Could have used a tad more sauce and eggs were fully cooked through which isn't how I prefer my poached eggs. Those were my only criticisms. I would definitely come back in a heartbeat. Flavor was amazing. All the staff was welcoming and nice. read more

Ruby Slipper Decatur - Eggs Cochon Benedict and the Bayou Shrimp Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

This place did not disappoint for breakfast/brunch. It gets busy fast and they do not take reservations. I recommend joining the waitlist while you're headed there. The service is so friendly but it's a slow paced environment so if you're in a rush I wouldn't recommend it. The food is exceptional. They have so many options to choose from so I would take a look at the menu before even getting to the restaurant. I loved with the eggs Benedict that you can pick either two or three and mix-and-match. What a fantastic idea. I got the Bayou shrimp Benedict & Cajun Cochon (slow roasted pork). Both were exceptional, however, the pork was my favorite and slow cooked, juicy, and full flavor. Other members of my party got the burgers and the breakfast tacos. The burgers looked like they were homemade and cooked perfectly. We also tried the mimosa flight and the bloody Mary's. Definitely a fun spot to check out when you're in NOLA read more

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Worst experience ever and the food is bland... party of 11 .. half order the shrimp and grits... lumpy grits and shrimp over cooked.. other half ordered the chicken and French toast... everyone gets their food but me... our waiter who was also the bartender kept ignoring our table and I had to wait for everyone to finish eating and he forgot to grab my plate which I had to hurry up and eat because everyone was ready to go... worst experience ever read more

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

First off Noni is THE BEST waitress I ave ever run across. Her hospitality is A1. She gave us honesty about the menu as well as suggested some of the best sweet heat chicken & French toast bites. I do not like spicy but that sweet heat was perfect! Just left my taste buds wanting more. No syrup needed! And then for my grit she suggested a brown sugar butter. Greatest blend of butter and brown sugar for my grit! If I could give them more stars I would!! Thank you again Noni you are the best love! read more

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Good was amazing and the wait was not too long for us to wait. I would definitely recommend to anyone.

Awesome food! Pretty quick service. If you want to eat here put yourself on the waitlist early otherwise you are waiting for a while.

The service is always phenomenal! My husband and I love coming here. We brought our 1 year old for his first Mardi Gras. No matter what we order the food is always delicious. The Bennies and pancakes are amazing. And don't forget one of their great mimosas. read more

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

Five stars is the least of exaggeration of this empire of a breakfast and lunch location located in New Orleans, Louisiana. It always feel good to be home, but Ruby slipper never fails at making you feel like you are at grandma's house. The shrimp and grits are phenomenal. The texture of the grits is warm and has a great consistency and the seasons within the juices - marinates perfectly with the shrimp. We also ordered kids pancakes, which was huge in its proportion for the kids. I cannot exaggerate the smiles on the kid's face when eating a cinnamon swirl pancake dripped with powdered sugar in a glazed sauce on top. The biscuits, there are words that cannot explain the different tastes and the crispiness on the outside and the gooey soft cooked inside of this biscuit to match, but it is extraordinary to say the least. We come to this space once a year and we'll keep coming until the end of time. Ask for Misty!!! read more

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The food was amazing, server was so friendly. I can see why there's a big crowd waiting outside. Worth it!

The pancakes were good. Unfortunately, the service at the entrance was disappointing--the hostess was unwelcoming and nearly made us leave. However, once we were seated, our waitress was friendly and turned the experience around. read more

The food was okay tasting. Some food feels premade and microwaved. My boyfriend even found a piece of plastic bag in his chorizo bowl. This place is definitely overrated. read more

Food was good, but service was disappointing. The main issue was having the same person working the bar and serving customers. Our server spent most of her time behind the bar and barely checked on us. It took quite a while just to get water when we arrived, and our second cup of coffee came right before we were ready to leave. For such a small place, you'd expect more attentive service. Unfortunately, we won't be coming back. read more

Ruby Slipper Café - 204 Decatur St. Our last day in New Orleans, and we couldn't think of a better place to enjoy breakfast. Funny enough, on our first day, we visited the Ruby Slipper location on 200 Magazine St., just a few blocks away, not realizing there was one right across from our hotel! This location is smaller in space compared to the Magazine St. spot, but the food was just as delicious. What We Tried: * French Toast Bites: We couldn't resist ordering these again. They were just as amazing as the first time--crispy, sweet, and a perfect start to the meal. * Three Little Pigs Omelet: Both of us ordered this hearty omelet filled with applewood-smoked bacon, ham, sausage, and Swiss cheese. It's served with grits and a buttermilk biscuit. * I had mine as it comes, and it was absolutely delicious! * My husband substituted the grits for breakfast potatoes, which were a great choice and paired perfectly with the omelet. Atmosphere: This location is smaller and cozier, with a welcoming vibe. Despite the limited space, the service was efficient, and the food came out quickly. Overall Thoughts: Ruby Slipper Café continues to impress with its consistently delicious food and friendly service. Whether it's your first stop or your last in New Orleans, this spot is always a great choice for breakfast or brunch. If you're staying near Decatur St., this location is super convenient and worth a visit! read more

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Great experience. Our waitress Kelly was awesome, so friendly and fun vibe. Food perfect. Catfish with grits and sauce was Sweet heat chicken bites with French toast must try. Chicken crispy batter and French toast with that maple syrup had me dancing in my chair. read more

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

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Very friendly servers. But I got one of the bennie's, and while the biscuit and bacon were good, the poached egg was awful - hard as a rock. I would think if the benedicts are a big staple of their menu they should be able to poach an egg. If I wasn't in a rush, I would have sent it back. Maybe the sweet breakfasts are better. read more

Ruby Slipper Decatur - "Poached" egg on Eggs Blackstone The O.G. Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Oh my lord!!!! So happy we found this place. Probably the best food I ate while I was in NOLA. Super nice service, hugeeeee portions, and such delicious food! Everything I had was 5/5. read more

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Service was great! Our waiter Chris was a hoot! The food was fast and super yummy. A great breakfast spot! read more

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Service was great and the food was very good. I ordered the Migas--it wasn't as spicy as I thought it would be, which was totally fine, and it was a lot of food. The biscuits and butter honestly could not have been better. The place was cute and had a really welcoming vibe. Would definitely come back! read more

Was pretty pleased with my experience here. Was seated right away which was nice. I had the shrimp & grits (Carolina style) which came with a side biscuit and honey butter - really good. I also got the mimosa flight which was also good. I loved the different juice options as it wasn't just the basic orange/pineapple/cranberry. Waitress was nice and gave other restaurant recommendations as well. read more

This is a small restaurant. Glad I had a reservation. Service was fine. Food tasted good but nothing to warrant 4 stars. In fact, no butter was provided for the pancakes but the sausage was good enough and so this is a three star review at best. read more

Great service. Tasty food. Ample seating. I tried the cranberry juice. I had the banana foster French toast which was really great. Also with a side of bacon. Additionally had a French truck latte, I think, which was really great and flavorful. Overall very tasty food and nice service. read more

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I've been to the Ruby Slipper on Magazine street quite a few times and had a wonderful experience. This location was in walking distance to my hotel so I thought I would visit before I left NOLA. I arrived on Monday morning around 8:30. The hostess although not the friendliest seated me right away. My waitress came over about 5 minutes later. She was lovely but I didn't get her name. I usually get the shrimp and grits but opted for the chicken and French toast bites with a side of grits and a cup of coffee. The presentation was beautiful. The food came out warm. The chicken was good. The French toast had a lot of cinnamon and was ok and the grits were mediocre. I personally wouldn't visit this location again but I wouldn't want to discourage people from visiting. read more

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I know this is a tourist place but we went when we couldn't decide where else to go and it had great constant service actually and tasty food. We had a breakfast sandwich, eggs Benedict, and bananas fosters pancakes which were all delicious! Place looks like a typical diner but food and service was great when we went. read more

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After a long wait, we finally made it in to the Ruby Slipper. It was a bit frustrating because we joined the wait-list on our phone, and the server did not check us in when we came to the podium, so we ended up waiting longer than expected. The restaurant was packed and turning tables quickly. Every table was full and the small restaurant was packed. Our server was a veteran and knew the menu and all the offerings like a pro. I chose the Trifecta Benedict. It came with a fried chicken bennie, pulled pork bennie, and Cajun shrimp bennie. In hindsight, I would recommend just getting the fried chicken bennie because it blew the other two out of the water. Their sweet tea cut half with unsweet was perfect. The checkout experience with the electronic card reader the waitress gave us made it go much faster than usual. read more

Ruby Slipper Decatur - Trifecta Benedict: L - shrimp, C - pork, R - chicken - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Ruby Slipper has become a must visit every time I am in NOLA. This is a great location and fulfills the standards that has been set. It is smaller than most but still cute. Service was friendly but quick. And the food was AMAZING as always! read more

Join the waitlist before you go because this place a little small but very popular. And for good reason! The food is very reasonably priced and everything we got was tasteful and richly flavored, as you'd expect in NOLA. The Trifecta was a standout for me because it let me try three of their eggs Benedict in one combination. I also loved the sweetness of the berry chantilly pancakes. The mimosa flight was a very fun way to start the day. I will definitely come back for brunch! read more

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Super busy on Friday morning, but just wait because the food is worth it. Bottomless mimosas of plenty flavors and the staff is amazing as well. read more

Ruby Slipper Decatur - Shrimp and grits don't miss - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

I always saw this restaurant in passing, and I love trying new restaurants in New Orleans so I wanted to give them a try. I wasn't all that impressed. I started off with a boozy coffee drink and it was not good the chocolate was clashing with the Irish cream and something about the taste of the drink was off. My server was nice for the most part. The menu looked great so I ordered a decent amount off of it considering it was a solo date, and I regret wasting the money. The loaded tots was the best item I ordered. They were cheesy, savory and very flavorful. The shrimp and grits once again just tasted off. It's not like they weren't seasoned but its flavor profile was offputting. I also wanted to sample the cinnamon roll pancake. That was the biggest negative of the meal. The cake itself was tasty but personally I need either chocolate chips or a thick cream cheese glaze (in terms of this cinnamon roll pancake) to be satisfied. The glaze was honestly gross, the one thing that saved the pancake was the fact that I got a cinnamon butter. I can say with confidence I've been here once before and I don't have to come back again. read more

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