Brennan's
26 people recommendvia r/AskNOLA26 comments cited below
What people say, in short
A Royal Street New Orleans institution that commenters recommend for breakfast or brunch. Diners mention the eggs sardou and bananas foster, one praises the duck confit hash with eggs hussarde, and one calls the breakfast there their favorite meal of a week in the city. Another ranks it the best breakfast downtown.
Address
Brennan's, 417 Royal St, New Orleans, LA 70130
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Eggs sardou, Duck confit hash, Eggs hussarde
- Best for
- Breakfast
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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/fancypants1589 in r/AskNOLA · Apr 2026taste
Had brunch there, found the food very tasty, and calls the banana dessert worth ordering.
- Recommendsu/SalmonCactus2 in r/AskNOLA · Apr 2025taste
Brunch there was great throughout; a stop just for the dessert is also worthwhile.
- Recommendsu/ExpertDragonfruit141 in r/AskNOLA · Nov 2026taste
Names it the top pick if you can secure a spot, and says to order the bananas foster.
- Recommendsu/Aggravating-Ear-578 in r/AskNOLA · Apr 2026
Says skipping Brennan's brunch was a major mistake for the trip.
- Recommendsu/Rand_74 in r/AskNOLA · Jun 2026
Lists it as a classic spot for the traditional experience people expect.
- Recommendsu/_inataraxia_ in r/AskNOLA · Sep 2026taste
Says the prix fixe breakfast with cocktail pairings was their favorite meal of a trip and calls it perfect.
- Recommendsu/Sufficient-Thing-727 in r/AskNOLA · Jun 2026
Suggests it as a more upscale brunch choice among New Orleans classics.
- Recommendsu/Charming_Damage_8234 in r/AskNOLA · Jun 2026
Names Brennan's as one of two options, alongside Commander's.
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- Recommendsu/SlinkyMalinky20 in r/AskNOLA · Jun 2026
Has not visited but has heard good things about it.
- Recommendsu/NoBranch7713 in r/AskNOLA · Nov 2026
Calls it the best breakfast option downtown.
- Recommendsu/TheWickerMan545 in r/AskNOLA · Oct 2026
Suggests Brennan's for breakfast, noting it feels calmer in the morning than at dinner and is best known for that meal.
- Recommendsu/Pitiful-Analysis3248 in r/AskNOLA · Aug 2026
Regular go-to for breakfast or lunch; favors their turtle soup and a classic egg dish.
- Recommendsu/jacksmashsteel in r/AskNOLA · Aug 2026taste
Says Friday brunch or lunch was excellent on a past visit; their group drank champagne there.
- Recommendsu/DM504HK in r/AskNOLA · Aug 2026
Calls Brennan's brunch solid; the food is fine, the room is nice, and the service is good.
- Recommendsu/jwils177 in r/AskNOLA · Jun 2026
Urges going here instead of the other place.
- Recommendsu/Environmental_You145 in r/AskNOLA · Apr 2025
Lists Brennan's as a go-to for a morning meal among classic picks.
- Recommendsu/CameronFromThaBlock in r/AskNOLA · Dec 2024
Suggests Brennan's as a breakfast option instead.
- Recommendsu/HeyBuddy20 in r/AskNOLA · Sep 2024taste
Hails Brennan's breakfast; recalls one visit years ago and says they've cooked its cookbook recipes.
- Recommendsu/EnthalpicallyFavored in r/AskNOLA · Mar 2024
Gives this name as a breakfast answer.
- Recommendsu/Chemical-Section7895 in r/AskNOLA · Jun 2026taste
Answers the brunch question by calling it excellent and the clear pick.
- Recommendsu/1015anna in r/AskNOLA · Jun 2026ambience
Asks whether it fits the mother's budget, but finds the experience lovely.
- Recommendsu/meowmeowcutiebb in r/AskNOLA · Oct 2025taste
Recent breakfast visit; enjoyed the confit hash and eggs hussarde, and called the interior gorgeous.
- Recommendsu/zevtech in r/AskNOLA · Apr 2025
Simply agrees with the parent's list, which names Brennan's for a morning meal.
- Recommendsu/Top-Improvement-5054 in r/AskNOLA · Mar 2025taste
Suggests ordering the bloody bull if brunching at Brennan's.
- Recommendsu/GalacticBattlesnake in r/AskNOLA · Dec 2024
Suggests the Royal Street location for breakfast.
- Recommendsu/kateili in r/AskNOLA · Jan 2024service
Names Brennan's as a breakfast pick and praises its service.
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