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American
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Breakfast
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Serves meat, vegan options available. New American cuisine for breakfast, brunch, and lunch. Has vegan and gluten-free options as well as plant-based milk for coffee drinks. Examples include tofu scramble, vegan pancakes, and quesadilla. Open Tue-Sun 7:00am-4:00pm.
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2521 Jena St, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, 70115
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Last update on 07 Apr 2021 by tray41
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34 Reviews
First Review by CarolineNassrah
DirtyDiana
Points +251
Deliciously delightful! - Edit
I’m not a fan of pancakes usually, and it’s usually hard to find vegan pancakes in the deep south, but I decided to try them here and wow they were delightful! The biscuits and gravy were also a real treat! I’ve been before and had many other vegan dishes and they’re all really tasty as well! Highly recommend!
Read morePros: Multiple delicious options, Relaxed and casual, Helpful staff
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Avicii
Points +75
Many options for vegans - Edit
This place is not fully vegan but has many options for vegans that are clearly listed on the menu. I ordered the chips and queso which were decent and I ordered their “country” style burger. To be honest, I did not care for the burger due to the barbecue sauce that was on it. If you end up ordering the burger make sure to put the sauce on the side. I think I got unlucky with my order so I won’t knock points for the bad burger. The potatoes were delicious, but I wish I would have ordered something else.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-05-11
Pros: Many options, Friendly service
Cons: Expensive , Added gratuity for parties of two or more
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Unfamiliarnostalgia
Points +1038
Nice breakfast - Edit
The pancakes were delicious and pumpkin spice latte the vegan breakfast was ok liked the potatoes not blown away by the scramble was not keen on the vegan sausage.
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sculptresskat
Points +32
Not allergy or vegan friendly. Mean staff. - Edit
If you have food allergies avoid like your life depends on it. After making it very clear to our server that I'm allergic to dairy I was served a coffee made with whole milk. When I left without paying the bill they yelled behind me "I hope you have the day you deserve." Clearly not. I had one last day in NOLA, which I'm now going to have to spend in a Benadryl coma. Allergies are not a joke. This was unreasonably cruel. Definitely don't recommend.
Read moreCons: Cruel service, Disregard for food allergies, Inconvenient location
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gizelle617
Points +1618
Still dreaming of the blueberry pancakes 🥞 - Edit
A great place for all!
Read moreI ordered the bearcat tofu scramble with a side of blueberry pancakes that was paired with vegan butter and blueberry syrup and it was all amazing! I also had an alcoholic drink made with mezcal and enjoyed it as well.
I look forward to trying more options when I’m in town!
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LydiaBerger
Points +383
So many options!! - Edit
I love that bearcat cafe has almost as many vegan options as non vegan options. The food is also delicious and the servings are very generous.
Read morePros: lots of vegan options, big servings , tasty
Cons: expensive
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ginahyena1
Points +165
Family Brunch Place - Edit
This is our go-to for brunch because it has something for every person/diet in our family: meat eaters, gluten free, vegetarian/vegan. The staff is super friendly, refillable coffee and excellent vegan choices. It's also a lot of food for the money - I got the Vegan Ranchero and couldn't even finish it. They don't take reservations, so get there early.
Read morePros: Friendly staff, Lots of good vegan options, Good value
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GlobalTravelingvegan
Points +158
The best tofu scramble - Edit
Their tofu scramble is almost as good as mine. Which is saying a lot. Plus their vegan queso is the very best I’ve ever had.
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katiand
Points +25
Delicious Vegan Options - Edit
This is a place with legit, delicious vegan options and other food for those who want meat and dairy. I’m annoyed that Happy Cow will only let me give it four stars.
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Hvfountain
Points +29
I love the service and the menu here . The vegan breakfast is great - Edit
Tofu scramble and breakfast potatoes
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GreenMountainie
Points +871
The Best Bearcat in NOLA - Edit
Love the vegan breakfast serving size, you will definitely leave with leftovers. No complaints and the chai tea latte was magical.
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JaimeeMcG
Points +110
Just okay - Edit
My dish (mushrooms with hummus and asparagus) was sweet and the flavors just didn’t mesh. The chips and queso were good, but the chips were unbelievably greasy. My iced matcha was watery, but I had to wait quite a while after receiving a text that my order was ready so it likely was sitting
Read morePros: Good options on menu
Cons: Pricey, Long wait for food
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annaaaaa
Points +42
Tons of vegan options! - Edit
Tons of vegan options that are tasty and super filling, both savory and sweet. I recommend the tofu scrambles, pancakes, and potatoes! There are plenty of non-vegan options as well.
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poseidonneptune
Points +512
Great place! Flavorful :) - Edit
They have two breakfast dishes vegan / gf, I had the grits as well, all was tasty! Had their maple syrup latte that was great as well.
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MichelleCozzaglio
Points +356
Great vegan breakfast! - Edit
Seriously, best vegan blueberry pancakes I’ve ever had. 😍
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rosemoen
Points +578
My FAV! - Edit
This is my favorite breakfast place ever. The atmosphere is very nice and the food is always presented very beautifully. On top of that, it tastes delicious. I love coming here.
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FunSizeMy
Points +496
I daydream of their biscuits & gravy - Edit
Recommend? Yessssss.
Read moreThis is not an all vegan establishment. Everything on the table is vegan aside from the latte and perhaps the mimosa. Pictured is quesadilla, breakfast potatoes, biscuits and gravy, blueberry pancake, Xiong Mao noodles, and cauliflower bites.
Mimosa - Your normal bubbly with fresh squeezed oj.
Breakfast Potatoes - This brings the addictive crispy potatoes up to another notch. The sauce brings tartness. The pico brings freshness to cut through all the starch. And avocado to give a bit of creaminess. This was really good but I think I like the crispy potatoes as is.
Blueberry pancake - This comes with vegan butter and vegan syrup. I was mind blown that I didn't have to specify that. Much thanks to my server on that day. I'm not a huge fan of pancake to be honest, but I definitely loved this one. The batter wasn't too dense and the blueberries makes it bright. Spread some butter on it and bathe it in syrup and it's pancake heaven. Also if you're anything like me, you can order one single pancake which is what I did.
Biscuits and Gravy - Oh my goodness. I've missed biscuits so much since I've gone vegan. Someone on here warned me about the hefty amount of scallions that comes on it and yeah that is a lot. I scraped most of it off. Creamy sauce with the right amount of savory. Tender biscuit but not soggy.
I didn't try the quesadilla since I figured it's the same as the breakfast burrito I had a couple of days earlier and while that was good I won't be getting it again.
Cauliflower bites are supposed to be buffalo, but I didn’t get the buffalo flavor. The dip it came with was pretty good and I would love it as a spread. I don’t think it was battered, but lightly floured.
The Xiong Mao noodles were so light. It was exploding with fresh flavors. Loaded with veggies. Definitely won’t leave you feeling guilty.
This location has a larger vegan menu than the CBD location. Remember that if you come on a Sunday to be prepared to wait so don't wait until you're hungry to arrive or else you'll give your lunch date hangry attitude.
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TheRVgans
Points +369
Best Vegan Biscuits Ever - Edit
Amazing biscuits and gravy and great service! Made it to this gem as we were leaving New Orleans and had to get a few extra items for the road. I will definitely visit again next time I’m in town.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options , Great food, Great flavor
Cons: No vegan meat options , Not national
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uriahrayann
Points +176
The BEST breakfast potatoes on the planet - Edit
I went here in February and I still think about these potatoes on the daily. The best vegan breakfast spot in NOLA!!
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EricaRose1990
Points +162
Awesome breakfast. - Edit
Cutest little brunch spot! Tons of Vegan options, clearly labeled menu and the staff is beyond friendly. Definitely recommend the black bean sausage!
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options. , Fresh house made juices. , Cozy friendly vibe.
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darrien
Points +26
i would sell my firstborn to taste these potatoes again - Edit
everything is delicious but the potatoes are the star of the show. i will pine for them every night
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Granercyrules
Points +412
Pancakes!! - Edit
I always love eating here. I usually come when I haven't eaten yet and it's noon so I get the vegan bearcat with the pancakes!
Read morePros: Options
Cons: The vegan sausage was just okay
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Vegan_ACL
Points +2632
Best breakfast! - Edit
I ordered the vegan quesadilla and a side of vegan pancakes. The waiter was very kind and continued to offer me different warmth options since I sat outside on their front porch. A bit of a trek since I was staying near the convention center, but totally worth the bike ride. Wish I could have had time to go back again!
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tarem038
Points +44
5 Stars! - Edit
There are amazing vegan options, especially for breakfast! This is probably the best vegan breakfast I’ve ever had out. The vegan tofu scramble quesadilla is definitely the best quesadilla I’ve ever had. The pancakes are amazing too!
Read morePros: Awesome vegan brunch options, Friendly staff, Big portions
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Alialibobali
Points +68
yum! - Edit
Fluffy pancakes, delicious fresh orange juice! Lots of vegan options😄
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s0ychloe
Points +46
Worth it. - Edit
Sometimes, they’re very busy. First time I attempted to go here, they were in a brunch rush and I bailed. Second attempt, they were busy, but we waited it out. SO GOOD. Best matcha latte with coconut milk i’ve had in New Orleans so far, and the potatoes that come alongside most dishes are now a daily craving of mine. I’ve been 3 times since and 2 of those times i’ve gotten the vegan grilled cheese- totally recommend. The addition of apricot on the grilled cheese is a thing of beauty.
Read morePros: DELICIOUS , accommodating staff
Cons: can be busy
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vegbaker
Points +581
Yum! - Edit
I LOVE Bearcat! They have great vegan options! I've been a few times and they have been consistently tasty! They can get pretty darn busy on the weekend, so be wary of that, but check them out!
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