Vegan-friendly
Lacto
Ovo
American
Gluten-free
Breakfast
Non-veg

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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34 Reviews

First Review by CarolineNassrah

DirtyDiana

Points +251

Vegan
21 Jun 2024

Deliciously delightful!

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!

Pros: Multiple delicious options, Relaxed and casual, Helpful staff

Avicii

Points +75

Vegan
11 May 2024

Many options for vegans

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.

Updated from previous review on 2024-05-11

Pros: Many options, Friendly service

Cons: Expensive , Added gratuity for parties of two or more

Unfamiliarnostalgia

Points +1038

Vegan
04 Nov 2023

Nice breakfast

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.

sculptresskat

Points +32

Vegan
21 Jun 2023

Not allergy or vegan friendly. Mean staff.

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.

Cons: Cruel service, Disregard for food allergies, Inconvenient location

gizelle617

Points +1618

Vegan
30 Mar 2023

Still dreaming of the blueberry pancakes 🥞

A great place for all!
I 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!

LydiaBerger

Points +383

Vegan
25 Mar 2023

So many options!!

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.

Pros: lots of vegan options, big servings , tasty

Cons: expensive

ginahyena1

Points +165

Vegan
10 Dec 2022

Family Brunch Place

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.

Pros: Friendly staff, Lots of good vegan options, Good value

GlobalTravelingvegan

Points +158

Vegan
15 Oct 2022

The best tofu scramble

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.

katiand

Points +25

Vegan
09 Aug 2022

Delicious Vegan Options

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.

Hvfountain

Points +29

Vegan
18 Jul 2022

I love the service and the menu here . The vegan breakfast is great

Tofu scramble and breakfast potatoes

GreenMountainie

Points +871

Vegan
13 Mar 2022

The Best Bearcat in NOLA

Love the vegan breakfast serving size, you will definitely leave with leftovers. No complaints and the chai tea latte was magical.

JaimeeMcG

Points +110

Vegan
27 Feb 2022

Just okay

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

Pros: Good options on menu

Cons: Pricey, Long wait for food

annaaaaa

Points +42

Vegan
25 Dec 2021

Tons of vegan options!

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.

poseidonneptune

Points +512

Vegan
23 Sep 2021

Great place! Flavorful :)

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.

MichelleCozzaglio

Points +356

Vegan
24 Jun 2021

Great vegan breakfast!

Seriously, best vegan blueberry pancakes I’ve ever had. 😍

rosemoen

Points +578

Vegan
29 Nov 2020

My FAV!

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.

FunSizeMy

Points +496

Vegan
14 Oct 2020

I daydream of their biscuits & gravy

Recommend? Yessssss.

This 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.

TheRVgans

Points +369

Vegan
02 Jul 2020

Best Vegan Biscuits Ever

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.

Pros: Lots of vegan options , Great food, Great flavor

Cons: No vegan meat options , Not national

uriahrayann

Points +176

Vegan
10 Jun 2020

The BEST breakfast potatoes on the planet

I went here in February and I still think about these potatoes on the daily. The best vegan breakfast spot in NOLA!!

EricaRose1990

Points +162

Vegan
05 Feb 2020

Awesome breakfast.

Cutest little brunch spot! Tons of Vegan options, clearly labeled menu and the staff is beyond friendly. Definitely recommend the black bean sausage!

Pros: Lots of vegan options. , Fresh house made juices. , Cozy friendly vibe.

darrien

Points +26

Vegan
09 Dec 2019

i would sell my firstborn to taste these potatoes again

everything is delicious but the potatoes are the star of the show. i will pine for them every night

Pros: potatoes

Granercyrules

Points +412

Vegan
01 Dec 2019

Pancakes!!

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!

Pros: Options

Cons: The vegan sausage was just okay

Vegan_ACL

Points +2632

Vegan
12 Nov 2019

Best breakfast!

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!

tarem038

Points +44

Vegan
12 Oct 2019

5 Stars!

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!

Pros: Awesome vegan brunch options, Friendly staff, Big portions

Alialibobali

Points +68

Vegan
18 Jul 2019

yum!

Fluffy pancakes, delicious fresh orange juice! Lots of vegan options😄

s0ychloe

Points +46

Vegan
01 Jul 2019

Worth it.

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.

Pros: DELICIOUS , accommodating staff

Cons: can be busy

vegbaker

Points +581

Vegan
14 Dec 2018

Yum!

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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