Bearcat Cafe
2521 Jena St, New Orleans, LA
Crema's Take
“Bearcat Cafe is a beloved New Orleans breakfast and brunch destination where the wait is worth it for truly exceptional pancakes—vegan or otherwise—and a thoughtfully curated menu that ranges from creative vegan options to indulgent classics like crab dip and crayfish gravy biscuits. The spacious outdoor seating and friendly, attentive service create a warm, family-friendly atmosphere perfect for lingering over coffee and conversation, though be prepared to queue and sign in at their kiosk system during peak weekend hours. With consistently stellar reviews praising both the food quality and the kindness of their staff, this is the kind of neighborhood spot that builds genuine loyalty across New Orleans.”
What to expect
Strong matcha and tea selection. A slow-sit, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
I went based on reviews. Wait time maybe 35 minutes around 1245 on a Sunday. Service was good gratitity is automatically 20% plus a 2% care team fee. I ordered the Bearcat breakfast with pancakes. Eggs potatoes bacon and pancakes.. basic breakfast. It was decent nothing special…
Incredible vegan menu with some of the best pancakes I’ve had in my life vegan or not! We also have a vegan quesadilla, vegan chicken sandwich and cauliflower. It was all amazing
We went to this location for my brother's birthday and it was phenomenal. Our server was incredibly kind and helpful, the service was quick, the food was delicious, and the prices were reasonable. We were also gifted a free bottle of fresh orange juice that was delicious. The…
A friend recommended we come here and glad we did! A parking lot is on the corner. You sign in at the kiosk outside the front door and wait to be called in for your table. Waitstaff was friendly and helpful. The sausage is bison, eggs are cooked to order, and pancakes were…
We sat outside. The menu is great and our server was great. I would suggest if you want multi items I would split. We ordered the crab dip.. wonderful! Blueberry pancakes, salmon, crayfish gravy biscuit, crab omelet, cat mamma, scallops and oyster grits. And the drinks were…
Crema Reviews
You might also like
Satsuma Café
★ 4.6 (795)
Tucked into the Bywater neighborhood, Satsuma Café is a beautifully art-filled…
St. Coffee
★ 4.7 (283)
This 7th Ward gem practically glows with creative energy, boasting a…
Bearcat CBD
★ 4.6 (2,299)
Bearcat CBD is a bustling New Orleans brunch destination where exceptional…
Envie Espresso Bar & Cafe
★ 4.6 (2,199)
This French-style café captures the soul of New Orleans with its chicory coffee…