Breakfast and sandwiches in New Orleans

Where the day starts, and lunch in hand.

10 places in New Orleans · by Chef Amazing · updated October 20, 2026
Photo: Ocdp, CC0 via Wikimedia Commons

1. 1

   Brennan's

   French Quarter

   Order: Eggs Hussarde

   Also on the list: New and hot in New Orleans.

   417 Royal Street, New Orleans · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
2. 2

   Willa Jean

   Central Business District

   Order: Biscuit breakfast

   611 O'Keefe Ave Unit C-11-12, New Orleans, LA 70113 · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
3. 3

   Café du Monde

   French Market

   Get: Beignets under powdered sugar, and a café au lait

   Order: Beignets and chicory café au lait

   Also on the list: Long lines in New Orleans.

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4. 4

   Guy’s Po-Boys

   Uptown

   Order: Fried seafood po’boy

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5. 5

   Killer Poboys

   French Quarter

   Order: Choose from the current po’boy menu

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6. 6

   Domilise's Po-Boy & Bar

   Uptown

   Get: A fried shrimp po'boy, dressed, with gravy

   Order: Fried shrimp po’boy

   Critics: 83% liked it, from 5 reviews (2022 to 2025). Read Michelin Guide 2025, The Infatuation 2025, Time Out, Culinary Backstreets 2025.

   Also on these lists: Long lines in New Orleans, The big-night tables of New Orleans.

   5240 Annunciation St · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
7. 7

   Liuzza's by the Track

   Fair Grounds / Bayou St. John

   Order: Barbecue shrimp po’boy

   Also on the list: New Orleans: what to eat and where.

   1518 N Lopez St, New Orleans, LA 70119 · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
8. 8

   Parkway Bakery & Tavern

   Mid-City

   Get: A roast beef po'boy with debris gravy, or fried shrimp

   Order: Roast beef po’boy

   Critics: Read Michelin Guide 2025, The Infatuation 2025, Time Out.

   The crowd: 4.6 of 5 on Tripadvisor (1,478 ratings).

   Also on these lists: Long lines in New Orleans, The big-night tables of New Orleans.

   538 Hagan Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119 · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
9. 9

   Molly's Rise and Shine

   Lower Garden District

   Order: Breakfast sandwich or carrot yogurt

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10. 10

    Surrey's Café & Juice Bar

    Lower Garden District

    Order: Bananas Foster French toast

    1418 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70130 · Map · Add to Chef Amazing