Bearcat Cafe, Cbd
34 people recommend, 4 warn against itvia r/AskNOLA, r/NewOrleans30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 22 threads.
What people say, in short
Bearcat Cafe has more than one outlet; most commenters just say Bearcat, those who name an outlet name the one in the CBD on Carondelet Street, and one warns off the Uptown line. Several call it among the best breakfasts in the city, with the crispy potatoes and the grits singled out. Several warn about long waits, one advises arriving early, and some find it pricey or not especially New Orleans.
Address
BEARCAT CBD, 845 Carondelet St, New Orleans, LA 70130
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Crispy potatoes, Grits
- Best for
- Breakfast
- Opinions divided
- Yes
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/Michael424242 in r/AskNOLA · Oct 2025
Suggests Bearcat as another local brunch option rather than costly tourist-focused places.
- Recommendsu/RogerMurdockCo-Pilot in r/AskNOLA · Nov 2024
Calls BearCat Cafe good too, offering it as a breakfast alternative.
- Recommendsu/saidbymebutnot in r/AskNOLA · Mar 2024
Calls it the top breakfast spot in town and advises arriving early on weekends.
- Recommendsu/nolagem in r/AskNOLA · Sep 2024
Recommends adding Bearcat to the list alongside Mr B's.
- Recommendsu/Madamexxxtra in r/AskNOLA · Apr 2026
Bolded on the breakfast list, marked as a standout.
- Recommendsu/PowerfulRaspberry326 in r/AskNOLA · Jun 2026
Recommends it, with Atchafalaya, as a brunch choice for someone visiting only once.
- Recommendsu/reddixiecupSoFla in r/AskNOLA · Aug 2025
Would trade Ruby Slipper for Bearcat, provided a reservation is possible.
- Mixedu/tm478 in r/AskNOLA · Jun 2026wait time
Says BearCat's lines are excessive for cooking that tastes good but doesn't impress.
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- Recommendsu/your_moms_apron in r/AskNOLA · Mar 2024wait time
Seconds Bearcat for breakfast, noting weekdays are less crowded.
- Recommendsu/cv5cv6 in r/AskNOLA · Dec 2023
Suggests Bearcat on Carondolet as another option outside the requested stretch.
- Recommendsu/elle_woulds in r/AskNOLA · Nov 2024taste
Recently visited, enjoyed breakfast, and says the breakfast potatoes were excellent.
- Caveatu/nola_bleu in r/AskNOLA · Nov 2026wait time
Advises choosing anywhere else, since the lines there are already too long.
- Caveatu/Pamplemouse04 in r/AskNOLA · Mar 2024
Says it isn't quintessential New Orleans and is overrated.
- Recommendsu/Impressive-Window135 in r/AskNOLA · Jan 2026
Named among go-to spots for taking guests out.
- Mixedu/Xkiwigirl in r/AskNOLA · Sep 2024value
Food is decent but very pricey for what it is, with annoying crowds; not quintessential New Orleans.
- Recommendsu/bibdrums in r/AskNOLA · Apr 2026taste
Had breakfast there recently and liked the biscuit with eggs added.
- Recommendsu/Realtor_Bob in r/AskNOLA · Aug 2026
Adds Bearcat as a breakfast pick among several other suggestions.
- Recommendsu/worthconsulting in r/AskNOLA · Jun 2026
Agrees with the parent's tip and rates Bearcat highly.
- Recommendsu/SlinkyMalinky20 in r/AskNOLA · Jun 2026taste
Says it was very good for a fast morning meal.
- Recommendsu/NYC_Statistician_PhD in r/AskNOLA · Jul 2025
Names Bearcat as the top breakfast spot in the city.
- Recommendsu/pterrible_ptarmigan in r/AskNOLA · May 2025
Says they love Bearcat but cannot wait until 8 since the driver departs earlier.
- Recommendsu/MultiverseMakayla in r/AskNOLA · Mar 2025variety
Recommends Bearcat for brunch, especially for mixing vegetarian, vegan and meat-eating options on one menu.
- Recommendsu/Major-Fill5775 in r/AskNOLA · Mar 2024
Clarifies that the Surrey's location in question is closed, and agrees Bearcat is the better pick.
- Recommendsu/bud_to_bloom in r/NewOrleans · Dec 2023taste
Thinks Bearcat makes the top grits around, by their own judgment.
- Recommendsu/BerningBrightly in r/AskNOLA · Feb 2026taste
Says it ranks among the city's best breakfast spots, praises its pancakes, and admits it's expensive.
- Recommendsu/weischris in r/AskNOLA · Dec 2024
Says they love BearCat and notes it has two locations.
- Recommendsu/CameronFromThaBlock in r/AskNOLA · Dec 2024
Suggests BearCat as a breakfast option instead.
- Recommendsu/cpbmom in r/AskNOLA · Apr 2024
Says it's a must whenever they visit town.
- Recommendsu/el-fin in r/AskNOLA · Mar 2024
Expresses love for Bearcat.
- Caveatu/lapoul in r/AskNOLA · May 2026price
Thinks Bearcat is expensive for a breakfast meal.
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