My boyfriend and I stopped by Ruby Slipper Cafe after recommendations from several of our friends. I was afraid there'd be a line as I've been told how popular the restaurant was, but we stopped by around 12:30pm on a weekday and they had many tables still available. We ordered a couple of their signature dishes like the Sweet Heat Chicken and French Toast Bites and Banana Foster Pain Perdu; and we ordered their winter special, Chocolate Brandied Cherry Beignets. The beignets are nothing compared to that of Cafe Du Monde and Cafe Beignet (not that they're trying to be), but I did find it to be quite sweet, as was the pain perdu. However, I did really enjoy the sweet heat chicken. read more

Ruby Slipper Uptown - Bananas Foster Pain Perdu, Sweet Heat Chicken and French Toast Bites, Chocolate Brandied Cherry Beignets - Cafes Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

OK! 1. Food - standard fare except: - Pork Sausage Links! Ruby Slipper is one of the few breakfast spots left that serves them. - French Toast Bites: pair well with the sausage, but best eaten immediately while still hot, crisp and creamy (see pic). 2. Noisy! - for a fairly new build the acoustics are horrible. read more

Ruby Slipper Uptown - PORK SAUSAGE LINKS! Very hard to find on breakfast menus these days; French Toast bites with praline sauce. - Cafes Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Stopped in to grab a breakfast and picked this location since we were staying nearby. On a Monday morning there was not a large crowd nor was there a wait. We did call prior to heading to the restaurant and the recorded message directed us to their website for wait times. Then on the website were instructions to add yourself to the waitlist, which we did, and were told there was a 20-30 minute wait. That was perfect since it would take that amount of time for us to travel there, but since there was not actually a wait when we arrived, it was misleading. Our server was very nice and patiently waited while we decided what to order. I went with the sweet heat chicken and French toast sticks and a boozy iced coffee. I really wanted the creamy iced coffee, but that wasn't an option since I needed a milk substitute because the milk and vanilla syrup are premixed. The boozy coffee was just ok. I actually didn't finish it, and I hate to waste alcohol. The chicken and French toast was really good for the first few bites but quickly became too sweet. I think the syrup had a lot of sugar, and I had poured it on the French toast - plus the French toast was coated in sugar. It was too much. I would have preferred regular French toast (not coated in sugar) with the chicken. I don't think I would order that dish again. On the plus side, the service was quick. As for the restaurant, everything about it seemed very commercial to me, not sure why. I know it is a chain, although it didn't originally start that way, I believe that's how it's ran now..but there was something very "cookie cutter" about it. I also didn't like that all of the drinkware was plastic. The water "glasses", wine "glasses" and cocktail "glasses". I find that interesting in an establishment like this. I could see if it was a pool bar, but it's not, so that was a turnoff. read more

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One of my go to breakfast spots. The food is always good. Staff was nice. My favorite go to dish is the migas. read more

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This is one of the best breakfast spots I've ever been. Delicious food, definitely more on the unhealthy side but absolutely worth every calorie!!I mean it too read more

Ruby Slipper Uptown - Cafes Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

This is a place you go when you want good food without the fuss. We walked right in, sat down and ordered. Our server was nice and helpful. The vibe is chill and lowkey. If you're looking for good food/service/ to get in and out. Check this place out! read more

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Service is bad slow food isn't good either an staff don't care to service you, food was cold grits was lumpy and cold, don't I mean don't go hear go on old met, road loc. the best read more

Ruby Slipper Uptown - Good was terrible - Cafes Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

When I landed in New Orleans, I have to admit one of the first things I thought of us. I can't wait to have brunch at Ruby slippers. I've never been to this location before, but it was excellent and exceeded my expectations. I absolutely love her with slippers. Parents are the newest fantastic and their food is top notch. I tried to different kinds of eggs Benedict both were equally divine. Everybody else loved their dishes as well. I can't say enough strong things about ruby slippers, and I live by deserve five stars. Just to have a smart as always Hustling and bustling with plenty of people. The clientele ranges from small cute families with kids to tourists who are in the know. It's a must stop for me when I am visiting read more

Ruby Slipper Uptown - Two types of epic eggs, Benedict - Cafes Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Classic brunch. Consistently adequate. Fairly priced. Quick service. Great environment.

I have been waiting for my food for over an hour. This is the worst Ruby Slipper location. It's a mistake to come here.

Aye here before heading out of Nola. Had a good experience and most of the food that I had was really good. The Trifecta of benedicts were VERY good and flavorful - came with shrimp, fried chicken and pork. Also had the potatoes, but those were just mediocre for me. Also had the Sazerac Sipper drink which was great! They do not take reservations, but you can join the waitlist to get a seat. Told me about 2.0-25 minutes, but upon arrival, there were tons of seats/tables available. They might need to update the RSVP/waitlist system. Staff was accommodating, helpful and responsive. Would recommend giving them a try if you're in the Nola area. read more

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We travel to NOLA several times a year and we always stop at Ruby Slipper on Magazine. The Banana Foster French Toast is unbelievable and the Eggs Benedict sampler is perfect for the undecided. Definitely treat yourself to the Bloody Mary. The vibe of Ruby Slipper is upbeat, vibrant, and friendly. I can use the same description for our server from Michigan - she made our breakfast experience so fun and memorable. Five+ stars for the server, food, and atmosphere! read more

We'd love to have brunch here when we are in New Orleans. Our last visit we had the sweetest girl from Michigan that took care of us. Five stars. read more

Gotta stop by a Ruby Slipper when you're visiting NoLa! This location is much less busy than the ones in or closer to French Quarter. Well, great! That means I can get seated, get my order in, & dig in on some delicious brunch! Food overall was great, we all ordered different things & got to taste each other's orders. The shrimp & grits were a little salty but the rest of what we ordered was yummy. read more

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visited this location twice in one week - once with some coworkers after a night shift and the second time with some family the morning after a wedding. both times the food was delicious, the staff was very nice and service was pretty quick! will be back read more

Ruby Slipper Uptown - B.Y.O. Omelet - ham, cheddar cheese, bell peppers added a Classic Buttermilk Pancake nola Iced Coffee - Cafes Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

This restaurant is very popular in Nola especially for brunch so I suggest go early if you're coming with a group. The line might be long but its so worth it. You can also go on Yelp or their website and "join the waitlist". Its a good tool because by the time you walk or uber there, your table is pretty much ready. I started with Bacon Infused Vodka Bloody Mary. Dam! This was so good. I could tell the mix was made fresh. As far as food, I got the The Trifecta which was basically 3 kinds of egg benedicts. Eggs Cochon (Slow-cooked, apple-braised pork), Chicken St. Charles (fried chicken) and Bayou Shrimp Benedicts. The portion was huge but I devoured the entire thing cause it was simply delicious. Eggs were perfect and so much flavor from each benedict. To wash them all down, I just had to end it with their Mimosa. Again, fresh made and generous pour. This place is a must for brunch. I think they have 3 different locations in Nola but you can't go wrong with the food here. Plus service is also very attentive considering how busy it is. read more

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To start with I actually really like Ruby Slipper and was surprised at my uneven food I got this past Tuesday. I ordered the "Southern Breakfast" --Bacon, Fried Green tomato, pancakes, biscuits, were all great 5/5 --Ordered a Vanilla iced Coffee and at first it was really good but halfway through had a strong flavor of dish detergent. 1/5 ---The scrambled eggs were squishy and kind of tasted like cheap buffet eggs. The Grits were bland. 2/5 I give the three stars because there was only like 12 people eating so they didn't seem very busy. My Friend ordered an shrimp omelet which he said was excellent. read more

This looks likes it's going in as a new review and not an update, but in either case, five stars. Ruby Slipper has become a big success for good reason. There are a number of outlets now, so one might consider it a ch.....that is to say, a chay.....--no, I can't quite bring myself to use the same word that one would apply to an Appleby's or Chipotle. (More like Zea, another local outfit that is enjoying success at multiple locations.) The Ruby Slipper menu is a stable collection of a variety of brunch-centric items like Benedicts and French Toasts and of course eggs a variety of ways, biscuit sandwiches that start with a fresh and flaky biscuit. There's a solid drink menu with a proper Bloody Mary garnished with pickled beans and green olives, the obligatory Mimosa, Irish Coffee, and other more exotic concoctions. They run specials, such as the crab cake Benedict I had. Fresh crab cakes, not fried or too heavy, with a Hollandaise that is just right in tartness, heft, and viscosity (geeze, makin' it sound like motor oil here, so for you gearheads, think of it as Mobil1 Hollandaise). The only "chain" sign was the server's warning that eggs would be poached, "would that be ok?" Sigh, "yes, poached please." (I suppose they need to ask these days. More importantly, the two eggs both came to the table hot and perfectly poached). Those biscuits are worth another mention, and there's a ceramic mug of coffee they keep filled AND at meal's close they offer a take-out cup, even if your blood-coffee level is 25% and caffeine smoke is coming out your ears. (That's me, whenever I'm around unlimited coffee). It's good strong coffee. They are Busy with a capital B, as in Better Get on the List and Better Not Make Other Plans for a couple or three hours around brunch. Recently a family member graduated at an early morning ceremony and we were able to walk in on Magazine Street. By the time we left some 40 minutes later, there was a line outside. This was a Tuesday morning. Weekends are considerably tougher. COVID19 considerations: The tables are spaced out more than I remember (which is a good thing: if I'm personally expanding in quarantine, so should my personal space). Servers are all masked. In general restaurants are serving inside again and it's possible this paragraph may be dated soon. I raise my icy cold and peppery Ruby Slipper Bloody Mary in the hope the folks who have neither masks nor vaccines stay home or at least live far away. read more

Good food and better service. It was my first time to this location and fortunately it did not disappoint. I've never been to the Baton Rouge location without a wait, so it was no surprise that there was a pretty significant wait for our party of 6. We were able to enjoy each other's company over some Bloody Mary's and Mimosas while we waited. As for the food--I got to try a French toast bite and it's a good thing there were a lot of us sharing this app because I wanted all of it. I did see there was a meal for this on the menu as well, with bacon... excuse me while I wipe up my drool. On this visit I was looking for something relatively healthy, and the good thing is that they do offer some options under a "lighter" menu. That being said, I went middle of the road and ordered the breakfast tacos, because they're kind of one of my favorite brunch items. I wasn't feeling like adding meat so I just got the vegetarian option, and I was very impressed with all of the flavors imparted by the eggs, veggies, cheese and sauce. I will say the rice and beans sort of felt like an afterthought (bland) but all I really needed was the tacos. Once again, the Ruby Slipper meets my expectations. You can't ever really go wrong by going here for a good brunch. read more

Ruby Slipper Uptown - Breakfast Tacos (Veg) - Cafes Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

This was an ok spot for breakfast. Our food was good and the restaurant itself was OK. There is nothing really special about it. We got in just before it started getting busy on a Saturday morning. The ambiance was that of a typical breakfast place. The best part to me was our waitress. I hate to say I don't recall her name, but she was full of energy, and she had my wife and me laughing the entire time we were there. I would definitely eat here again. read more

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Incredible menu, amazing drink selection, and a staff that's so hospitable and attentive! After heavy deliberation, I went with the White Chocolate Banana Pudding Pancakes and was so glad I did - unique, filling, and delicious! And the seasonal beignets hit the spot. read more

Ruby Slipper Uptown - White Chocolate Bread Pudding Pancakes - Cafes Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Kate was the sweetest server! She was super friendly, checked on us often, and made sure we had everything we needed without ever rushing us. She had great recommendations and just made the whole experience at Ruby Slipper so much better. Thank you, Kate!!! read more

I had such an amazing time with Jaz! She gave excellent service. She was very sweet and was so accommodating. I would come back just for her service alone 10 out of 10! Food was great as well. read more

Honestly probably a 3.5 star experience but the food was four stars. I really enjoyed the location, atmosphere and decor of the restaurant. I had the Florentine omelet and it was good but I had to add some salt, pepper and hot sauce to spice it up a little. My husband had some type of eggs Benedict and enjoyed it. Our server was not attentive so that detracted from the experience. read more

Ruby Slipper Uptown - Cafes Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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The food was wonderful. I would add a photo, however, I ate the food too fast and without thinking. I just had fried green tomatoes and poached eggs for breakfast. I am so happy. It was perfectly cooked. The server was amazingly kind. This is definitely a family friendly place. The spiced latte was also incredible. read more

So glad we weren't turned off by the wait. We put ourselves on the waitlist and was told there was an hour 10- hour 40 minute wait. When we got there, we also had to check in to wait until a table was ready. Once we we're told the table was ready, we had to wait for the table to be cleaned. But once you're in....a-maz-ing. Everyone enjoyed their food and drinks, and we got a little bit of everything! Our server Jerrell came with the best energy and suggestions and was never flustered. I personally can speak to the pork Eggs Benedict and let me just say, perfection. Be prepared mentally, and you can get fully satisfied physically. read more

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Every time I visit Nola I make it a must to stop at Ruby Slipper Cafe for brunch! The food is always delicious, the staff is always friendly, and the environment energetic! They have a wide variety of brunch options and drink menu which makes brunch that much more fun. During this visit I tried a new appetizer (fried tomatoes) which is definitely my new favorite and avocado toast for a classic breakfast meal. Can't wait to go back and try something new, and of course order the fried tomatoes appetizer again! read more

Ruby Slipper Uptown - Fried tomatoes - Cafes Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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We loved this place! The service was friendly and didn't miss a beat. The food was the best breakfast we had during our stay. I had The Peacemaker with Chicken St. Charles and Eggs CoChon and WOW! The chicken was tender and juicy, the pork debris was flavor-filled and tender. Their biscuits are soft, fluffy and fresh. My husband had the chicken biscuits and gravy and the chicken was absolutely the best in NOLA. It came with a fried green tomato and we had never tried it before. We became fans and will definitely be having more. If you haven't tried this homey little diner, you have to... don't miss out! read more

Ruby Slipper Uptown - The Peacemaker with Chicken St Charles and Eggs Cochon. - Cafes Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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We got seated right away and we had a party of 6. I ordered the Boozy Iced Coffee. It was ok but my friend ordered an Irish Coffee which was better. The Bloody Mary was nothing to rave about at all. I would not order any drinks from here again. The food on the other hand was on point. I ordered the mix and match bennies half smoked salmon and half chicken St Charles. It was so good that I didn't even leave anything on the plate. The fried green tomatoes was also good. read more

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Had a wonderful time here over the weekend! The food was so yummy but the service is definitely why we will be back. Kate is a rockstar so kind and funny and for sure knew her way around the menu. Ruby slipper you will definitely see my family again read more

We had the best service. Our server Kate was very knowledgeable of the menu an drink list. My mimosas was delicious and the suggested Gravy an biscuits for my husband was top tier!!! We will definitely be back an already posted to all our social media!!!! The Ruby Slipper is a must have if your New Orleans ask for Kate!!! read more

Came & enjoyed a vacation in June 2020! Loved loved LOVED THE FOOD THEN... This time it was right under a four star experience. Started with Biscuits SHRINKING by a whole lot. And the buttery melt in your mouth experience that went with those is gone. Biscuits were your average size hard as a rock & no flavor. The Irish Coffee on Point as well as, the smoked salmon omelet, the preserves served with the biscuits that enhanced the biscuits enough to make them edible... The gingerbread pancake was ok. We were satisfied, But not thrilled as were in June 2022 & we ranted & raved so a lil' disappointing for Our company. read more

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This place was amazing , and came here by accident one of the restaurants I wanted to go originally was closed so I yelped it and ruby slipper came out ; and it didn't disappoint. I ordered their banana raisin French toast and their chicken St charles mix and match and it was amazing the chicken was tender and he French toast were so soft . Customer service was amazing our server even recommended places we can go after that are popular in the area . The decor was awesome I liked that it was red exact what a red slipper is very chill and perfect for breakfast. Will be coming gain if I'm in the area again. read more

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We were excited to be coming here. The gal decided it was a great idea to seat us in a 2-top right in corner beside the storage area wall next to a noisy table of 4. So one of us would be facing 2 walls. The entire restaurant is empty except for 4 tables. Strawberry French toast: underwhelming and almost done before the drink even came. Bathrooms were pretty nasty. Floors are sticky, and food on the floor is left there. First visit and I won't be back. read more

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Love this brunch spot! So cozy and full of just good ol southern classics. It's safe to say southern brunch is the most elite of them all. We got shrimp and grits that came with a biscuit and the friend chicken French toast which was AMAZING. Their NOLA coffee was perfect to wash it down on a hot day too! Service was attentive and kind so overall there's nothing that was a miss here! read more

Finally made it to Ruby Slipper Cafe on my like 7th visit to NOLA! It did not disappoint! I had the white chocolate bread pudding pancakes and they were soooo good! My sister had the sweet heat chicken and French toast bites and my brother-in love tried the Chicken St. Charles but had his eggs scrambled. Everything was enjoyable! We did the wait list online first so by the time we go there we only had around a 25-minute wait. I highly recommend going that route. The speed of service was appropriate considering the establishment was so packed and our waitress was perfectly pleasant. read more

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I come back to Ruby Slipper again and again for brunch in NOLA! Everytime I come I order the Chicken St. Charles with egg white instead of poached eggs. I also get the spiced vanilla latte! read more

Ruby Slipper Uptown - spiced vanilla coffee (hot) - Cafes Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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I've lived here for 4 years. This place used to be serviceable for a quick breakfast. This place has taken a nose dive since the original owners sold it. I consider it top three worst breakfast spots in New Orleans now. read more

Dear Ruby Slipper Family, I'm sorry it's been like three years and I'm just now realizing I never gave you five stars. Y'all are basically family at this point for my brunch needs and I even enjoy your food delivered or for pickup. I'll be honest- there's times when I want y'alls delicious french toast or seasonal pancakes, crispy bacon, your low calorie (don't correct me) homemade biscuits in the comfort of home. Y'all are a guaranteed spot for my hosting needs and tbh being able to make a reservation on Yelp is the syrup on top of my pancakes. Sincerely, A forever fan! read more

I would've given this a lower rating, but there was more good than bad. We were also on vacation and I was just like whatever, not gonna sweat the small stuff. The good: Food was good. Best white sausage gravy I've had in a while. Food was hot and didn't take too long despite being busy. Reasonable prices and manager was very friendly, so was our server. Order the beignets and ask for a side of praline sauce for dunking. Trust. You can see how long the wait is online and jump on the waitlist, so we were seated within 5 minutes of arrival. The bad: The plates were not the cleanest. You can see it in the picture of the hot fried chicken. The chicken was nice and juicy. We ordered the eggs over medium with the biscuits & gravy. The egg whites were still clear when we cut into it on both plates. We asked for new eggs, which didn't seem to be an issue, but service wasn't as great after that. We were completely done eating and still didn't have the eggs, but I understand the kitchen was busy and we never ended up getting them. I didn't ask, but we should've been offered some type of discount since that is literally what the meal was...biscuits & gravy with eggs, and it was both plates. We also weren't offered refills on drinks and the bathroom was a bit dirty. We still tipped 20% but were a bit disappointed, but like I said, there were enough pros to putwwigh the bad. 100%, we'd still go back. read more

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