Jimmy J's Cafe

Great food, signature cocktails and delicious deserts have made Jimmy J's Café a favorite of locals and tourists alike. Dine In, Take Out and Delivery.

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    (504) 309-9360

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    jimmyjscafe.com

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  • Type

    Breakfast Spot

Address

115 Chartres St (btwn Canal St. & Iberville St.) New Orleans , LA 70130 United States

Reservations Yes
Credit Cards Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi Free
Outdoor Seating Yes
Menus Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert, Happy Hour
Drinks Beer, Full Bar

Comments / 89


Keywords:

breakfast food cochon sandwiches French toast bacon bloody marys grits brunch food crawfish cakes casual eggs good service biscuits po' boys pancakes scenic views outdoor seating great value restaurants ham Oreos
Darby Sieben

Great spot. Americano breakfast with a wide french toast - can't be beat. If you get Jeff as a server - this guy loves his job, has incredible stories and makes a great breakfast spot exceptional

Susy Gonzalez

Things to get: Eggs benedict, bacon bloody mary , and eggs ranchero . Small place but with lots of characrer. Make reservations during peak times.

Janie

We had shrimp grits and seafood stuffed bell peppers . Amazing! Yumbo! The service was excellent. Even the manager came over and visited with us. Small but very friendly and excellent food!

Elroy Knight

Best meal I've had in New Orleans so far! Get the fried oyster and shrim poboy or the 3 little pigs sandwich , they're both dope. Their Oreo pancakes are great too!

Trina Renee

The cochon eggs benedict was one of the best I've ever had. The potatoes were perfectly crispy on the outside and fluffy inside.

Donna Burnett Beller

We had buttermilk pancakes and a western omelet both were scrumptious and our waiter was wonderful. The place was small though and had about a 15 minutes wait to get in but it was Red Dress Run day

Leslie ???????????????? Aldana

If you are in New Orleans this is a must for breakfast , beyond amazing order the Cochan Benedict or the peach French toast ????

Stephanie McKinnon

Awesome Cochon Benedict and French Toast Monte Cristo !!! The Dining Room is really small so be prepared to wit for a table. But it's definitely worth the wait!

Russ Gloria

I had the steak salad . Very light but delicious! Big on breakfast foods . Small place. I think 9 tables. I will go back every time I'm in town .

Stefan D.

Had the French Toast Monte Cristo . If you're not used to a southern breakfast (like me) this may be not exactly what you have in mind for a good breakfast . Tasted good though.

Krista Martin

Shrimp and grits is the best I’ve ever had!! Came back for breakfast and loved it!!

Ab

Small spot with personality. Come with friends or chat up your serve. Huevos racheros were bomb! Yumsta

Chris

Great place for reasonably priced breakfast (served all day) in the FQ and they deliver . I had the french toast Monty Cristo and it was fantastic.

Malissa Parrish

Bacon bloody mary , cucumber mojito , best breakfast ever - croissant with ham & cheddar . Home fries to die for, plus an amazing lunch menu too. EAT HERE!

Social News Network

Fantastic Bacon Bloody Mary ! Awesome!!!! Great food as well . Not too bad on the prices. Perfect place to start before hitting bourbon st!

Maxime Hock

Small but good value , great food and friendly service . Cheap and nice dinner too, angus burger was amazing.

Matthew Gordon

Red beans and rice has a great flavor, but it's pretty salty. Service is basically non-existent, so be aggressive if you want more than one glass of whatever you're drinking.

Jimmy O'Donnell

The staff was incredibly friendly they accommodated my vegetarianism and made me a wonderful sandwich small quaint worth the trip pop in for a quick bite before you hit Bourbon Street.

Bradely Frank

Amazing brunch . I recommend the Montecristo French toast and crawfish cake benni.

Kaila Mazzy

Salmon bagel . Don't ask any questions, just get it. You'll never have anything this amazing for breakfast again, trust me.

Ken Bosma

They did a nice job of allowing me to mix and match from the printed and special menus. Crawfish cakes were excellent.

Brenna

Sooo many delicious vegetarian options here. The best breakfast I had in New Orleans!

Fabio Rodrigues da Motta

Cozy restaurant to eat breakfast . Try Pineapple rum french toast

Jeff Searles

Biscuits and gravy are the best I've ever had! The Cochon Burrito is unique and fantastic as well .

Vansi

Really good for a restaurant off Canal . The gravy is a little salty, but otherwise it's a good breakfast spot .

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jenn vo

Crabcake Benedict was delicious! One of the better egg benedicts I've had in my life

Phil Katz

Go here! And order the eggs lafitte, you won't regret it.

Kaitlyn Pezik

quirky little place, the crab cake eggs Benedict special was phenomenal

Candace Williams

The French Toast with sausage practically melts in your mouth.

Dan P

Awesome service and food. Best home fries I've ever had! Grab a table outside for a great view . .

Will Curran

Montecristo was excellent. Get it with two over medium eggs .

Greg Kukwa

Jajay is the bomb. She takes care of her customers. Food out of this world!

Ashley Fowlkes

Crab cakes are so delish! And the ham & Brie with spiced apples ? Ermegerd!!!

Nazila Mathari

Cute breakfast spot . Love the art and decor. Decent food.

Anusha Pachunuri

Got the crawfish benedict, loved it!!

Sarah Neubauer

Bartender is from wisconsin!! Bacon bloody is dank! Chonchon de lait po-boy yum!!!!!!!

Katie McCrink

Get a mimosa pitcher ! They don't chinch on the champagne !!

Jeri Chiarizio

The biscuits and gravy and Monte Cristo were awesome!

Amanda Thau

Eggs Lafitte! The grit cakes are amazing!

Brad Howard

Eggs ranchero very good! Great service too:

Chris

Try the French toast Monty Cristo. Breakfast served all day!

Laura H

Excellent food and wonderful service. Worth the wait every time!!

Johanna Bergan

Swap your side of bread for grits - it's worth it! #tasteslikehomecooking

Jonathan O'Brien

Fast service great prices and by far some of the best food in New Orleans! Try it now, thank me later

Stephen Charles

Try the Crab Cake Eggs Benny - (via @Foodspotting)

Angela Stevenson

Great place!! Cozy , nice. Tacos are delicious! Service is great!!

Rene Hart

Interesting combinations for breakfast . Small and quaint.

Laura Aldana

Best food ... So good!!!

Sherri McGee

Best crab cakes Benedict ever!

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