Must Order: "Peacemaker" Eggs Benedict with Chicken St. Charles and Eggs Cochon. Pro Tip! Join the waitlist before you leave the hotel to ensure a shorter wait. Just make sure you're at the right location - there are several throughout the city!
Must Order: Hand Shaken Pina Colada. End of Story. Pro Tip: This stunning revolving bar is nearly always packed - we'd recommend going at a random time during the day (say, just after breakfast or in the middle of the afternoon). There's no line and no reservations - just keep an eye on folks paying their ticket, and ask if you can take their seat!
Must Order: Croissant Breakfast Sandwich, Cajun Potatoes, and Beignets! Pro Tip: A beignet is a New Orleans staple - and theirs are to die for. There are several locations sprinkled throughout the Quarter, but this one is our favorite! The space is beautiful, and they have both a full espresso machine for lattes, and a fountain Dr. Pepper machine for my Texas gals in the morning.
Must Order: Muffuletta with a side of potato salad, jambalaya, and the spinach artichoke dip. Pro Tip: If you're a small party, ask to eat at the bar - otherwise, the courtyard is to die for!
Must Order: Chargrilled Oysters and a Mississippi Honey Bee! Pro Tip: Ask to sit upstairs on the balcony, it makes for great people watching! This little spot is right off of Bourbon Street, and is one of our favorites for "classic" Cajun food. They have a great mixture of all the things you should eat when you come here: jambalaya, red beans and rice, blackened redfish, and raw and chargrilled oysters.
Must Order: Iced Vanilla Latte Pro Tip: If you're into cold brew, grab a box of the "cold brew pods," so you can enjoy a New Orleans iced coffee, even when you're back home.
Must Order: Voodoo Daquiri (also known as The Purple Drank) Pro Tip: This little bar is a haunt at the end of Bourbon Street, but the sheer strength of one of these is worth the walk.
Must Order: Dani loves their "WJ Breakfast," but as long as you order with something with the biscuit, you'll be in great shape! Pro Tip: They have an online waitlist you can join before you leave your hotel... and pastries you can take with you when you leave.
Must Order: Shrimp & Alligator Sausage Cheesecake, Crispy Brussel Sprouts, Blackened Redfish, and Stuffed Catfish. Pro Tip: This place is a good 15m Uber ride from the Quarter, but WELL worth it. This is easily one of our top 3 favorite places to eat in all of New Orleans. Parties of 5 or more can make a reservation, so grab some friends and get ready for one of the most delicious meals of your life!
Must Order: Bacon Omelette with French Fries, Chef's Special Omelette with Chili, or a cup of gumbo and a grilled cheese! Pro Tip! Hop on the streetcar at the corner of Canal and Carondelet (download the "Le Pass" app on your phone for streetcar location and payment) and enjoy a "free tour" of the Garden District as you ride on by to breakfast or lunch!
Pro Tip: This is SUCH a fun way to see the city - but as with the general theme of the weekend, comfortable shoes are a must!
Pro Tip: Lean into the spooky side of New Orleans... these tours are such a fun way to get to know some of the "darker" side of the city, and often find a cool bar or two! After your tour, see who knows more about the city - you or Nicholas, Mr. New Orleans himself.
Pro Tip: You can easily walk-up to the carriages, and see about hopping on a tour - or you can pre-book online. This is one of the sweetest ways to see the Quarter, bobbing along with a mule guide!