Ruby Slipper Cafe is a great spot for breakfast or brunch! I loved this cute spot, and the message they promote. This cafe was inspired by the homecoming felt when they returned home to New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina. They have signs throughout the space referencing this, and the gratitude they feel for their home. The service we received definitely gave us a sense of comfort as well, everyone was very nice and friendly. I started my meal with the Ruby Mimosa, which is a large serving of bubbly with orange juice and pomegranate. It was delicious! I opted for the Bacon Praline Pancakes with Applewood-Smoked Bacon for my meal. They were amazing! Super fluffy, but decadently rich. If you enjoy a sweet breakfast, I definitely recommend these! And the bacon was cooked to perfection. If you're looking for a breakfast or brunch spot, I think Ruby Slipper Cafe is a great place to start your day! read more

Food: 5/5 Service: 3/5 Atmosphere: 5/5 Value: 4/5 Overall: 17/20 Truly a great spot, not a NO native, however fully enjoyed this brunch. Plenty of great options, food is beautiful, and outdoor patio was perfect comfortablilty. Food came out in good time, and service was ok. Would come back. Favorite item: praline fall beignets. Could not out these down. read more

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This place is amazing. Excellent food, perfect drinks, great atmosphere. We've come to this location on our past two visits to NOLA. When in NOLA, you need a boozy beautiful brunch, and this place serves it up NOLA style. Amari was our waiter both times, and he was amazing. Accommodating, quick, happy, helpful, and always with a smile and a sweet southern accent. Don't miss out on brunch at the Ruby Slipper Mid city. read more

Great atmosphere! Servers were nice and took care of a big party of 14 dudes on a bachelor party! Had to relocate tables and chairs due to rain outdoors, they were very accommodating! You can definitely get the Louisiana type food that is amazing! Been to this place twice already for breakfast on this trip. Alisha L was our server so shout out to her! read more

My friends and I are visiting for the weekend. Literally started our morning in the best way. We joined the waitlist ahead of time before we headed over, which was not a long wait at all. We get there -- it's five minutes tops before we get seated. Phenomenal service. Our server Alisha L. was top tier -- so friendly, great suggestions on food, and great tips on what to see (and what not to see) while we're out here on our trip. Food and drinks were sooo good - The Trifecta (three different benedicts) and the Lavender Paloma were definitely the move. They offered separate checks and made it such an easy experience for us. Definitely recommend. read more

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

Loved!!!!!!!! Mari as my server he was very precise very nice stayed smiling attention to detail. He is very much a great asset to Ruby's! Along with the other staff members I came in with the group of six for my 50th birthday and we were treated with the utmost respect and politeness we come from all different places Texas Seattle Atlanta I can say I will recommend this place to everyone but I especially wanted to thank him for his patience understanding and beautiful spirit. Returning to New Orleans I will make this one of my first stops the food was also awesome I just can't stop speaking about my experience here thank you Mari read more

This place has been raved about and I finally tried it today. It was fine. I ordered the Louisianan omelette with potatoes. The omelette came with cheese and shrimp inside. (I went overboard with the shrimp this weekend, no regrets though.) The meal was okay. There's some sauce that I requested on the side as well as some salsa. Didn't like the sauce, loved the salsa. My meal also came with a biscuit, which I was told by the waitress were made with a lot of love. I tasted no love, biscuit was hard as a rock. Ate around the rock-like part. Another guest in my party said that his biscuit was hard as well. Now if I return I will try something else. We were able to get the buy one, get one free mimosa offer through Yelp. Highlight of my visit! Service was good. Big enough gravel parking lot, however get there to find a spot. We got lucky. It's busy too, I put us on the waiting list through Yelp and there were 17 parties ahead of us. Once we arrived we checked in then went and sat in the car. Within 8 minutes we were sent a text message. Pictures attached. read more

Ruby Slipper Midcity - Mimosa #1 - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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I had The Ruby Slipper Cafe bookmarked for quite some time now before finally getting to try it on my most recent trip to New Orleans. I was glad I put our name in ahead of time using the Yelp waitlist feature, because a party of 3 people on a Friday morning had about a 30 minute wait. We pulled up and parked just as they were announcing that our table was ready. The space is small and quaint - this particular location is an old house and we ate right by the fireplace in the "living room". The service was fast and friendly - you can tell that they wanted you to feel welcome but they also want to turn their tables over as quickly as they can without being rude. I ordered the "Peacemaker" which allowed me to pick any two Benedict dishes. I opted for the Chicken St. Charles and the Shrimp Bugaloo. Oh. My. Flavor. Gods. Both dishes had amazing combinations of flavor and I could have easily eaten another entire order. The biscuits were buttery and flaky; the chicken was moist and juicy; the shrimp were succulent; and the eggs were poached to perfection. The sauces they accompanied both dishes pulled the entire thing together. I can tell you with all honesty and sincerity, I truly believe this place is worth the wait /the hype/whatever. It's good. Period. read more

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Honestly has some of the best seasonal options in New Orleans. Their assortment of eggs Benedict are fantastic, as is the hot honey/chicken/French toast combo. It's a great place to bring your out of town era because of how New Orleans some of the dishes are (like the crawfish and grits!!) but I've found it's also become a Sunday staple for my family because it's just so reliably GOOD. read more

The morning wait can be fairly long, but with good reason... these guys know how to do breakfast right! Did the pick 2 bennies and a friend did 2 other options, we split them, giving us 4 different dishes to try each. All of them were a hit, with the exception of the corned beef. It's not that the corned beef was bad, it just lacked the zest of the other 3 (chicken being a surprising #1) Drinks were made well, tho pricing may be high on some of the options compared to other establishments. Service was fantastic. Food was delish- perfectly cooked, correct temp & well plated. We went back the next day. Yeah, that good. read more

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

I've been a customer for more than ten years and have always enjoyed the food and good service. I do not know if this morning's screw-up was Ruby Slipper or Waitr, but even during these Covid times, I am getting tired of accepting bad service and/or food and allowing Covid-19 as the excuse. My food ordered was not put together as ordered, despite the fact that I entered into Waitr exactly what I wanted, just as I have done previously with Doordash. The Doordash app this morning, just after 8 a.m., still showed Ruby Slipper as closed, but Waitr did not. Furthermore, the Waitr app showed my food as being prepared and then that indication went away as if my order was still waiting to be received by RSC...then, I get a call that the order was at my door. Ultimately, the delivery time was great and the guy that delivered the food was very friendly....the Waitr app, in this case, sucked. Again, the ENTIRE problem may have been the Waitr app and not Ruby Slipper, but I'm done with bad service and incorrect orders and will not be using Waitr again, and I doubt that I will return to RSC any time in the near future. After looking at my BLT, it appears that Ruby Slipper must have gotten my request for the fried green tomato on the side, as this was provided, but there was still a fried green tomato on the sandwich. The bottom piece of bread was like a sponge, which is often a problem when a sandwich is ordered. I asked that they not send the french fries, but they did, and these were barely cooked and very wet, which may be the reason for the sponge-like sandwich bread. ADDITION: They sent moldy fruit, as well. See picture. read more

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

This place is solid. Came here for breakfast based on the reviews and pictures of course and we weren't disappointed. I love that you can mix and match the eggs bennies. This is an excellent way to try more than one of these delicious entree's. I chose the Hot Salmon Bennie and the Fried Green Tomatoes. The green tomatoes didn't have much flavor but the salmon was delicious. My daughter had the Eggs Chacon Bennie and she said it was amazing. My son ordered the Cinnamon French Toast with the Candy Pig Bacon and yum yum yum. The French toast is deep fried and just delicious goodness. And the bacon, well you just have to try it for yourself because there really are no words to explain it except that my mouth is watering just writing about it. We also had mimosas and Bellinis, several of them. And if you come before 10am they are half price. Yes, they have morning happy hour. That alone is a reason to come. We are going back again before we leave and this will be our go to breakfast spot while in NOLA. The only reason I didn't give 5 stars was the service. Though our server was very nice, my sone didn't get his food until we were almost finished with ours. read more

I have wanted to try it for years and finally enjoyed breakfast at Ruby Slipper Cafe! Everything on the menu looked great and the eggs bene sampler did not disappoint. It was huge and unique and feeds more than one! Can't wait to go back again and gain a few more lbs! read more

Ruby Slipper Midcity - Plate for one, food for three! It was just as good as it looks! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

OMG!! This food is AMAZING!! It is so good that it's hard to believe that it really exists. I got the Banana Fosters French Toast and would order it again and again. read more

After visiting Another Broken Egg I was craving another great breakfast meal. I've had the Ruby Slipper several times in the past and they never disappointed me. I guess there's a first time for everything. I ordered fried green tomatoes as an appetizer and they were awful! They were garnished with iceberg lettuce, tomatoes and bacon which wasn't stated on the menu. In addition, the tomatoes were overcooked and cold, so as a person who has experience with restaurants Im certain they gave me a plate that had been sitting in the window for a while or worst someone else's messed up order. Despite how horrible my appetizer was, the banana foster french toast was absolutely delicious! The sauce poured over the french toast was so sweet and tasty I didn't need to add anything to it. I also tried there Big Easy mimosas which was really good. I'm giving The Ruby Slipper 3 start because in the past I've had great meals here. Maybe today was an off day for the restaurant. read more

Ruby Slipper Midcity - Fried green tomatoes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Crawfish and grit cakes were amazing and Alisha was an server, very attentive and sweet. read more

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

Absolutely fantastic all around. Highlight of the visit for me was the blue crab cake appetizer and the three little pigs omelette. Will definitely be back next time we're in town. read more

Jamie is fantastic!! We have come two times in a row and we have had 15 people each time :) Jamie always goes above and beyond!! We loved her and can't wait to see her when we come back ! read more

Great dining experience for you your guests and whole family! Get the boozy coffee or the grapefruit margarita both are delicious! Yes there are non meat options such as avocado toast! You won't be disappointed park in their gated parking lot for safety off Broad Street. read more

Ruby Slipper Midcity - Sunday Funday at S Broad Ruby Slipper! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

The Best Chocolate Chip pancakes I've had in a long time. Gotta try this place! Tasty mimosas too. read more

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

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Food was delicious. Randa was great and her service went above and beyond. I will definitely be back!​

Randa did amazing! Took care of us and made sure we had a comfortable and great time.

Gotta update my review because... A: I love the hostess - Mama D (Deanna) - who's always here. She is ALWAYS friendly, approachable, and she's runs a tight ship. My kinda woman! B: I never leave here unhappy. And I don't use " ever" or "always" loosely. C: the ambiance is my style. Lid back, brunchy, with lotsa boozy options (hubba hubba). Also, the guy are the bar (Jack or John, I think I heard) - is spunky and yes - fun!! D: the drink selection is fun!!!! Especially for a brunch place. I'm not a drinker, but occasionally I will partake, and the drinks are legit. E: A-D. Check the waitlist on yelp and you don't have to wait - great for planning various people meeting up! Thank you for moving to this location!!! read more

antwyn waz the greatest, when no one wanted to wait on us. he was a soldier and got it all out by himself

Great place to go after a night of sips and libations... LoL. We always split the bananas foster French Toast. It's a lot of food. The mimosas are good as well. The spot is cool and quaint. It's not a quiet place, kid friendly. Be prepared to wait, but worth the wait. Be sure to stop by! read more

Ruby Slipper Midcity - Morning Margarita - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Food was just OK, so was the service. There is a parking lot around the back so that you don't have to try to find a spot out front. read more

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What a beautiful establishment. The out of site setup allows for a more quiet cozy dining experience. With the entrance located away from the main street allows for easy accessibility from the parking lot. It also allows for a great dining experience without the hustle and bustle of the city. The host and waitstaff were friendly, kind, and caring. The food was absolutely amazing. I mixed and matched Egg Benedicts which was the best choice. Since I couldn't choose I could try my two top choices. The atmosphere was bright and inviting and the seating wasn't too tight. I enjoyed my experience here. read more

Ruby Slipper Midcity - Mix and match Egg Benedict. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Good food Good patio crowd. Good mimosa. Good vibes. No lines on a Thursday at 11 am. Parking easy. Big chess game.. Nice play area for the kids. Get some read more

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Our hostel host recommended this place for brunch. When we arrived on a slow Monday morning, the host was super friendly and welcoming. I ordered the southern breakfast which to my delight came with a fried green tomato, biscuit, and grits (my three fav southern dishes). It was A+. The grits were perfectly cooked and very flavorful. The biscuit was savory and warm, and the fried green tomatoes were fried to perfection with a very tasty batter. My husband had the biscuits and gravy which was giant and his biscuits were even more amazing than mine, big and fluffy yet very full and dense at the same time. Wish I would've had room to try the beignets. Really great spot. I can see why this is a NOLA favorite among locals. Oh also super clean and modern place. read more

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

Absolute trash and I never give bad reviews because it's never this bad! Toast is like concrete, potatoes were so salty they must've come from sea. Migas did not have chorizo and To be fair, the only thing they did right was the utensils. read more

This place is so awesome. Started after Katrina with the idea that "there's no place like home", it really does feel like family. Monica was so sweet and helpful, Kaylin brought water for my dog without being asked and Hunter was so friendly and welcoming when he found out I just came in from California. Glad I got my first crawfish experience here, full of flavor and personality. read more

Ruby Slipper Midcity - Crawfish & grit cake - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Let me be clear....the service here is fantastic. Phenomenal! Everyone we encountered was genuinely exuding the best hospitality & service. Now.....onto the food.... Some of the worse food of my life. This place is one of the staples for NOLA??? I refuse to believe it! I've had standard chain restaurant food before & have been satisfied. Our food tasted like a bland, cheap, warmed up frozen dinner. The description for my benny's sounded freaking amazing! Sadly, they didn't deliver. We are major foodies so we were highly disappointed. Everyone we knew told us we HAD to try Ruby Slipper...& we did. It was a massive fail. The staff is AMAZING but unfortunately we probably won't be back. read more

Ruby Slipper Midcity - Peace Maker (Pick two Benny's) Chicken St. Charles left.....Shrimo Boogaloo right. Both sadly disgusting. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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The food and service (s/o to Alisha l.) was great, less packed than the one in central district. We got the seasonal blueberry lemon beignets which were so tasty and the fried green tomatoes (a must) . Then we got Cochon Benedict, crabcake Benedict, sweet heat and French toast bites. The vanilla latte was good and the milk punch mixed drink tasted like horchata. Definitely recommend stopping by this location. read more

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Best brunch in New Orleans food is great , service is excellent and ambiance is super

Sunday brunch with the girls and we couldn't have picked a better spot! Love the atmosphere, loved the food even more, and our server amaury was the best! He explained each of the daily specials thoroughly, made us feel like the only table there even tho we def weren't. We'll be back! read more

First time eating here today, my server was well versed on the menu, took time and answered every question I had, while still checking on other tables. thanks amaury read more

The first time I tried Ruby Slipper in 2016 at their original location, I had a great experience. I have since tried it many more times over the years (at each one of their other locations) and have to change my review from 5 stars to 3 stars. Maybe I've become jaded over time but I just don't think the food at Ruby Slipper is that good anymore. I've left feeling underwhelmed the past few times I've gone. It's not my first choice for brunch but I'll go if a friend suggests it. This past weekend, we went with a large group to take some relatives who were visiting. We added our name to the waitlist before we left but still had to wait almost 1.5 hour(s) when we arrived - no big deal here since this is a norm anywhere for Sunday brunch. The service was fine. The food was quick to come out but a couple of items came out late. I had my usual Peacemaker but the Chicken St Charles just wasn't what I remembered. The chicken was bland - even my husband commented on the lack of flavor. My smoked salmon Benedict was okay. Everything else was just... Okay. We had a group of 9 people and I don't think anyone was really blown away. I definitely don't think the food is worth the wait with so many other great restaurants nearby. I'd probably hesitate to return. read more

Ruby Slipper Midcity - Chicken St Charles - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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She was excellent waitress was very nice made my family and I feel welcome very patient and fast and the food was phenomenal.

This place was great! Alisha was our server and she was super nice and friendly! We will definitely be back next time we're in town again. read more

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

Alisha was so sweet and patient with our party. Love her transparency and how quick the service was! The food had tons of flavor; the portion size was just right as well. read more

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