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Jimmy J's Cafe
Breakfast Spot, American Restaurant, and Café$$$$
Central Business District, New Orleans
"Fantastic Bacon Bloody Mary! Awesome!!!! Great food as well."(5 Tips)
"The cochon eggs benedict was one of the best I've ever had."(3 Tips)
"Awesome Cochon Benedict and French Toast Monte Cristo!!!"(5 Tips)
"I recommend the Montecristo French toast and crawfish cake benni."(2 Tips)
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Darby SiebenSeptember 22, 2014Great 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 GonzalezApril 20, 2014Things to get: Eggs benedict, bacon bloody mary, and eggs ranchero. Small place but with lots of characrer. Make reservations during peak times.
JanieFebruary 14, 2014We 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 KnightOctober 10, 2015Best 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 ReneeAugust 7, 2015The 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 BellerAugust 9, 2015We 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 💁🏻🔪🍸 AldanaAugust 22, 2015If you are in New Orleans this is a must for breakfast, beyond amazing order the Cochan Benedict or the peach French toast 😍
- Stephanie McKinnonJuly 27, 2014Awesome 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 GloriaJuly 10, 2016I 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.May 12, 2016Had 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 MartinDecember 3, 2022Shrimp and grits is the best I’ve ever had!! Came back for breakfast and loved it!!
AbMay 31, 2018Small spot with personality. Come with friends or chat up your serve. Huevos racheros were bomb! Yumsta
ChrisJune 6, 2014Great 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 ParrishAugust 29, 2013Bacon 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 NetworkJune 28, 2012Fantastic Bacon Bloody Mary! Awesome!!!! Great food as well. Not too bad on the prices. Perfect place to start before hitting bourbon st!
Maxime HockAugust 11, 2014Small but good value, great food and friendly service. Cheap and nice dinner too, angus burger was amazing.
Matthew GordonJuly 15, 2015Red 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'DonnellJanuary 21, 2012The 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 FrankFebruary 18, 2017Amazing brunch. I recommend the Montecristo French toast and crawfish cake benni.
Kaila MazzyApril 17, 2013Salmon bagel. Don't ask any questions, just get it. You'll never have anything this amazing for breakfast again, trust me.
Ken BosmaJanuary 29, 2016They did a nice job of allowing me to mix and match from the printed and special menus. Crawfish cakes were excellent.
Fabio Rodrigues da MottaSeptember 5, 2016Cozy restaurant to eat breakfast. Try Pineapple rum french toast
BrennaApril 10, 2017Sooo many delicious vegetarian options here. The best breakfast I had in New Orleans!
Jeff SearlesJuly 8, 2015Biscuits and gravy are the best I've ever had! The Cochon Burrito is unique and fantastic as well.
VansiOctober 22, 2016Really good for a restaurant off Canal. The gravy is a little salty, but otherwise it's a good breakfast spot.
Gambit New OrleansNovember 16, 2012Play Gambit’s 2012 Bar Stampede at Jimmy J's and you could win $1,000 in New Orleans bar tabs. Look for the secret code word in this bar to enter to win. Promotion ends December 30, 2012 Read more- jenn voJanuary 20, 2016Crabcake Benedict was delicious! One of the better egg benedicts I've had in my life
Kaitlyn PezikSeptember 14, 2015quirky little place, the crab cake eggs Benedict special was phenomenal
Dan PSeptember 10, 2012Awesome service and food. Best home fries I've ever had! Grab a table outside for a great view. .
Greg KukwaNovember 17, 2015Jajay is the bomb. She takes care of her customers. Food out of this world!
Ashley FowlkesSeptember 14, 2014Crab cakes are so delish! And the ham & Brie with spiced apples? Ermegerd!!!
Sarah NeubauerMarch 20, 2014Bartender is from wisconsin!! Bacon bloody is dank! Chonchon de lait po-boy yum!!!!!!!
Johanna BerganJanuary 3, 2015Swap your side of bread for grits - it's worth it! #tasteslikehomecooking
Fast service great prices and by far some of the best food in New Orleans! Try it now, thank me later
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Jimmy J's Cafe
115 Chartres St (btwn Canal St. & Iberville St.)
New Orleans, LA 70130
United States
New Orleans, LA 70130
United States
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.
Closed until 7:00 AM tomorrow (Show more)
- Mon–Tue, Thu–Sun
- 7:00 AM–2:00 PM
(504) 309-9360
Features
Reservations
Yes
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
Free
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Full Bar
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