Vegan-friendly
Lacto
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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.
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845 Carondelet St, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, 70130
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Last update on 07 Apr 2021 by Guest
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43 Reviews
First Review by vegbaker
WillPost
Points +379
Truly incredible vegan food - Edit
Came here for vegan breakfast and left full, satisfied, and ready for more. Not just once, but twice!
Read moreThe vegan bearcat is one of the best vegan breakfasts I've ever had. It was flavorful and unique, with an unmistakable New Orleans flare. The house vegan sausage is far better than most I've had and definitely better than an "out of the packaging" vegan sausage.
If you add a pancake (and you should), I'd start at just one. The pancakes are unexpectedly massive in the best way possible. I love a huge breakfast, but even I couldn't finish the second pancake when I ordered a short stack instead of just one additional pancake. If you're feeling adventurous, get the blueberry pancake!
Staff here were all very friendly and helpful. I would recommend this place to everyone (vegans and omnivores alike) without hesitation and I'm counting down the days until I get back.
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pinkcatmints
Points +194
Delicious vegan options! - Edit
I had a breakfast sandwich that was very rich and delicious with cold brew. I took the last vegan muffin for breakfast the next day. The next day the muffin was still absolutely delicious and fresh. Menu items are well marked and staff are knowledgeable and friendly. The atmosphere is very nice as well.
Read morePros: Clearly marked vegan options, Atmosphere , Friendly staff
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24kgould
Points +228
Worth the wait - Edit
You will probably wait 30 mins to over an hour for a table on a Saturday, but it was worth it, and you can still order drinks while you wait. Everyone was super friendly and accommodating for our group (including a 8-month old baby). I was the only vegan so it was perfect for the others in my group. The breakfast biscuit was delicious- they used Just Egg and their own house made vegan patty which was seasoned so well! My only complaint- We ordered the shishito peppers as an appetizer which is labeled as vegan on the menu and it came out with what looked (and according to my group) tasted like butter. The restaurant itself was beautiful and if it wasn’t so hot we would have enjoyed sitting outside in the outdoor courtyard. We paid $6 for 2-hours of street parking about one block away. I highly recommend this place, especially for groups with mixed dietary preferences.
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carmelocapuchin
Points +856
Fresh , tasty and the manager rocks - Edit
So this place is jumping… expect a long wait. I think it was worth the wait. Food was yummy overall. The table next to us had a complainer, who was going on and on about one thing or another, so the manager comped our bill to give us the friends and family discount.
Read morePros: Amazing fresh squeezed drinks, Outdoor seating
Cons: Long walk from French quarter
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mlncn
Points +24
Also dog friendly, at least if you walk around to the huge back patio - Edit
Walked around, from front go left, then turn right, then right into the alley, then on right can enter through sliding wooden gate into beautiful plant filled very large patio.
Read moreVegetarian and vegan options abound.
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ScottHutton
Points +559
A happening place with great Vegan options - Edit
We waited an hour in line but well worth it, great food and energetic vibe, very popular, multiple levels.
Read morePros: Vegan scramble & Vegan burrito scramble awesome, The best was the mushroom toast, Good spicy bloody mary
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Emma_XVX_Omaha
Points +154
Appreciative for the vegan options - Edit
I got the small plate of vegan potatoes and my spouse got the vegan breakfast burrito with a side of breakfast potatoes and it seemed like a similar amount of food. I loved mine! He said his was good, but for the price would recommend what I got instead.
Read morePros: Flavor, Service
Cons: Price , Parking
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Jesseca
Points +43
Phenomenal - Edit
We came here for brunch and the food was out of this world! And the portions were huge! Everyone, vegan and non vegans alike were stuffed and raving.
Read morePros: Vegan breakfast potatoes , Pancakes , Coffee
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nukinem
Points +798
Cool spot - Edit
Nice vibe here and they have several vegan options on the menu. This will be on my list to hit any time I’m in NOLA. Had coworkers join me here every morning we were there and they even tried/liked some of the vegan options.
Read moreThe Vegan Ranchero dish is super tasty with a touch of spice. Be sure to get hot sauce if you like to kick the heat up. Loaded with black beans, tofu scramble and avocado. The vegan pancakes are top notch (a favorite for my coworkers). The Mushroom Toast is a fantastic, savory dish that I will start trying to make at home.
Updated from previous review on 2023-05-18
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JamieLoveEllisTomp
Points +72
Absolutely 💯 % amazing service & vegan options. - Edit
Our waiter Cody L. was super sweet. We had the vegan bloody Mary's, vegan queso & vegan Beyound burger. The portions were very generous we felt so guilty not having finished all our amazing food.
Read morePros: Vegan options are fantastic.
Cons: So should be able to rate a 5 +
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RaymondWood
Points +165
Incredible vegan breakfast - Edit
The vegan Bearcat breakfast is insanely good - tofu scramble, black bean sausage, crispy potatoes, and pancakes with butter!! The coffee here is also the best I’ve had in New Orleans
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KaylaMurawski
Points +78
Deserves 5 stars - Edit
I cannot recommend this place enough - if you are looking for vegan food in New Orleans you MUST come by here for breakfast/brunch/lunch. The food was amazing, or server was super kind and gave great recommendations. They even gave us a free vegan muffin because they were closing up for the day and didn’t want to throw it out. Went with non vegan friends who were also amazed by the place. The food. The drinks. The atmosphere. Just come here you won’t regret it.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options , Unique options , Tasty drinks
Cons: Literally nothing (maybe a little pricey?)
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___izzzyy
Points +36
Nettes Personal - Essen versalzen und verbrannt. - Edit
Die Wartezeit für das Restaurant war lange. Das Personal dort war sehr freundlich. Leider war das ganze Essen entweder versalzen und etwas verbrannt oder hat nach nichts geschmeckt. Die veganen Pancakes waren gut und fluffig. Ein weiterer Minus Punkt sind die Preise und das extra berechnen von „Milchalternativen“
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-02-17
Pros: Vegane Optionen , Vegane pancakes , Nettes Personal
Cons: Lange Wartezeit , Teuer , Essen war viel zu versalzen
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dogwooddesign
Points +277
Get the pancakes - Edit
I love a good fluffy blueberry pancake and these were perfect. The blueberry syrup that comes with the short stack was delicious. We also enjoyed the tofu scramble. The potatoes were out of this world. The black bean sausage tasted more like a black bean burger patty than sausage, but still good. I also had their peach paradiso tea which was yummy.
Read moreWorth the wait. Get there early. Though since we only had a party of 2, we were able to be seated in only 7 mins instead of the 30 they said when we put our name down. The food is worth waiting for an hour though!
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mep
Points +398
Delicious vegan options! - Edit
Loved the vegan brunch I had! Would love to return and try more of the options. The vegan pancakes were SO fluffy! And their blueberry lavender mint lemonade was delicious. Note that they do not accept reservations, so just plan for a bit of a wait, but it was worth it!
Read morePros: Fluffy vegan pancakes, Plenty of filling vegan options
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laura8it
Points +638
Great brunch option! - Edit
There was a 20 minute wait for two on a Sunday morning, but this place deserved the crowd. There were plenty of vegan options, including delicious pancakes! I didn’t love my rancheros, but fortunately my boyfriend’s breakfast was huge so I ate plenty.
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ollie33
Points +777
Tasty Vegan Burrito - Edit
Very tasty Vegan Burrito, perfectly packed for takeout, and including a beautiful side of fresh fruit. Placed was packed when I picked it up, always a great sign. Lots of vegan options. Not completely clear in mobile order menu what's vegan
Read morePros: Tasty food with many vegan options , Perfect takeout
Cons: Mobile order experience little confusing
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Pdula
Points +156
Amazing!! A good place for all! - Edit
We had a group with vegans, omnivores, and someone with celiac disease and Bearcat was able to satisfy us all! Not just satisfy, but we all agreed it was the best breakfast of the trip. The vegan pancakes are the best pancakes I've had out, hands down. Fluffy and delicious. I get tired of tofu scramble but this one was very tasty. They had house-made black bean "sausage" - while the texture wasn't so hot, I'm not a fan of the impossible type fake meats so if you're like me you will enjoy. Multiple options for plant-based, and also gluten-free such as gf pancakes. And wonder of wonders, their bloody mary is made with vegan worcestershire sauce!!! So everyone can enjoy! If you don't like to wait, get there early. I will definitely return and highly recommend it!
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veggiemamarunner
Points +26
Perfect place for vegans and their carnivore +1’s! - Edit
Vegan blueberry pancakes! Tofu “egg” scramble! Black bean “sausage”! Got a vegan blueberry muffin to go and it was just a fresh the next morning in the hotel! It’s rare to find a place with delicious food for all but my carnivore 1 raved about the shrimp scallops and grits for days!
Read morePros: Delicious vegan brunch options, Super friendly service, Excellent food for both vegans and non vegans!
Cons: Longish wait for table (So what, so worth it!), Only in New Orleans, wish there was one in NY
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3swiss
Points +91
Nice restaurant - Edit
I enjoyed the tofu scramble, black bean patties and potatoes. The pancake was big, fluffy, and delicious. Tasty blueberry almond muffin.
Read morePros: Nice vegan options, Tasty
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alextheboi06
Points +15
Must try visiting Nola - Edit
Was worth the 01:45 hr wait I had the Wild Mushroom Katsu Sandwhich, the Breakfast Potatoes, & the Blueberry pancake. My partner had the Vegan Bearcat (Tofu Scramble, Black Bean Sausage, Breakfast Potatoes, Cauliflower “grits”, & Blueberry Lavender Mint Lemonade). It was all very good but the potatoes OMG. I tasted his lemonade and it was bomb too. Go Early not later lol.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-06-10
Pros: Lots Vegan Options, Menu is easy to read, Delicious tasting food
Cons: Wait for table LONG, Go Early to avoid wait, A little pricey
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carsonherold
Points +499
Delicious! - Edit
The vegan pancakes are so fluffy and amazing!! The fried mushroom katsu sandwich was also delicious, in fact everything I tried was!
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IwaWella
Points +1249
Brunch - Edit
Went here for brunch and had really good food and a really good time
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MartynaKumarka
Points +450
Great breakfast, huge portions - Edit
Great vegan option for breakfast and brunch in NOLA! We had pancakes, Ranchero with potatoes and cappuccino and it was delicious!
Read morePros: Clearly marked vegan options, Tasty
Cons: Ranchero could be bigger
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dkfoltz20
Points +78
Best Breakfast in NOLA - Edit
This is by far the best breakfast meal I have had in New Orleans. I got the Vegan Bearcat with pancakes and it was a good portion and filled me up! The potato’s were extremely crispy, the black bean aqua sage Pattie’s had great flavor and the tofu eggs were outstanding!! You would never know the pancakes and the butter were vegan too!! Not to mention my cappuccino was perfectly made too! I would give this five stars if the app would let me. I will definitely be back! #Veganuary
Read morePros: Vegan options, Great service, Incredible food
Cons: Expensive
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Lheidger
Points +269
Went twice in one trip - Edit
We loved this place so much we had to go twice in one trip! The guava mint tea was incredible, I also got the pancakes one visit, and the breakfast burrito another trip, and both were so yummy. The nachos were also great! Don't be scared off by a wait time, it never took them more than 15 minutes to seat us. Highly recommend!
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Reasonable prices, Homemade teas/lemonades!
Cons: Usually a wait
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sarahpearcy
Points +113
Fabulous Brunch - Edit
Thank you Happy Cow for this recommendation! Took my omni family and we all loved our food. Will absolutely return if I'm in New Orleans again!
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Outstanding food
Cons: Busy
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