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Surrey's Cafe & Juice Bar
Breakfast Spot and Juice Bar$$$$
Lower Garden District, New Orleans
This breakfast spot is famous for their grits. It's one of the most popular in the city!
"Best shrimp and grits I have ever had, with amazing service to boot."(23 Tips)
"The bananas foster French toast was amazing as was the migas."(23 Tips)
"Try the Chorizo Migas - #yum"(11 Tips)
"Costa Rican Breakfast is delicious & the juice fantastic!!"(4 Tips)
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Rory ParnessFebruary 21, 2015Come back until you've tried everything on the menu but if you are only going to be here once, bananas foster French toast and pulled pork Benedict are the way to go
Jhokania D.February 10, 2018Shrimp and Grits, Foster Banana French Toast, and the scrambled eggs with salmon (with cream cheese) was delicious. Want to go again and order EVERYTHING!
GurulogyFebruary 8, 2016All we had was amazing! Shrimp and Grits said to be the best in Nola! Banana pancake was huge and tasty. Huevos Rancheros was amazingly good too!
Amanda 🐼December 26, 2022serves the freshest, cleanest juice. it’s satsuma season so the orange juice is extra special. the shrimp and grits is great as is the corned beef hash—the andouille sausage adds extra flavor.
Anna ElżbietaOctober 21, 2018Shrimp and grits - perfect jet lag breakfast for a Europan tourist who arrived the previous night ;) Friendly staff. And I even liked their filtered coffee (which I usually dislike by definition...)
Majed AlashariMarch 9, 2020One of the best French toast I ever had. Banana forest French toast is a must here. Nice cozy place & nice people.
Latham BrunsonDecember 31, 2014I had a special that was an Eggs Benedict but on a biscuit topped with pulled pork. It was great but the poached egg was overcooked. The pork made up for it. You can Byob here to spike your coffee.
Michelle ScottAugust 5, 2015No downfalls if you like to try something different. Bananas foster for those with a sweet tooth, while the grits and eggs were delicious and not to salty! Everything seasoned to perfection.
Camille WileyJanuary 3, 2014You truly can't go wrong with anything on the menu. But the bananas fosters French toast is simply heaven on a plate. Worth the wait!
AddisonMarch 28, 2018Probably one of the best Shrimp and Grits I’ve ever had! Amazing place but expect a decent wait to get a table. It’s that popular.
Debbie HazeltonOctober 7, 2016I love mesk fresh natural juice with vegetables. Had a juice of carrots celery beets apple cucumber kale# also had a bagel with an avocado mash. D Lish
Adam RosenbergDecember 26, 2014i felt liked i had died and gone to Jewish heaven. honestly. the corned beef hash was heavenly, and our waitress (Alyssa?) was a gem.
Bob SpechtSeptember 11, 2015Shrimp and grits are worth your while. If the Creole Shrimp Omelette (photo) is on the daily menu, get it!
Michael CassisFebruary 8, 2020Atmosphere is great! Food and juices are also good, but nothing crazy. Shrimp & Grit tasted nice, grit personally not a favorite.
Feed Me GoodMarch 15, 2013Costa Rican breakfast is very good although it will cost you to add the black beans to make it Costa Rican. Oh and it will cost you more to add meats but the chorizo is worth It.- Jhokania D.February 10, 2018Shrimp and Grits, Foster Banana French Toast, and the scrambled eggs with salmon (with cream cheese).
Cass PDecember 26, 2022Bananas Foster French Toast and the Crab Omelet with biscuit. The juices are delicious, too.
James BatesSeptember 27, 2016Awesome breakfast and home cooking. Be prepared to wait in line though. Took us over an hour to get in.
Anna WardNovember 1, 2015Fresh, well-made, and interesting food! The scene is quaint and cozy with tons of local art. It's the perfect place for a casual brunch and a pretty walk.
Bianca AJune 5, 2018Tofu breakfast was 👌🏽👌🏽 Small space so be prepared to wait on a busy morning, but it’s worth it!
JaclynSeptember 9, 2018Bananas Foster Toast is not to be missed. Ticks the box for an awesome breakfast choice.
Anastasia KotelnikovaOctober 26, 2014Salmon omelete, huevos rancheros and banana stuffed bread pudding ...super tasty!!!! Options for vegetarians too 👍
Joe GarciaMay 11, 2015Banana French toast was awesome. Montana breakfast is lumberjack feast and the egg scramble was great. Great Mother's Day breakfast for 3.
Rodrigo OliveiraOctober 29, 2017Delicious breakfast. Breakfast Burrito, Yogurt and Fruits and Bagel Box are fantastic.
Joanne WrightFebruary 27, 2014Fabulous place for breakfast, very rustic and expect to wait to be seated but it's worth it. Would go back.
Gavin SchmidtJune 20, 2012Costa Rican breakfast doesn't resemble what you'll be served in Costa Rica but is major delicious be sure to add at least black beans if not bacon! Big enough to share!
Charlie FoxworthJuly 15, 2013We had a table in the front. Ordered bananas foster French toast, banana pancake, and shrimp & grits. Food coma. We could not stop eating, so good.- TerrenceApril 7, 2017if ther'e s long line, drop your name in and walk to Mojo, HiVolt, or French Truck and grab a coffee while you wait
- Bryan IraceApril 17, 2017Really delicious breakfast place. There was a little bit of a wait when we went, but it was worth it.
Edward ForteMarch 21, 2018Grits are really good and well seasoned. Crawfish omelet very tasty and fresh squeezed juice- Paul HopperMarch 12, 2014Loved the Caribbean breakfast. Reasonably priced and I couldn't finish it (added ham). Such a great place for late breakfast!
Glen WickSeptember 11, 2014The biscuits and gravy are amazing! The maple sausage is delicious. Do not bother getting the crab omelet, not good!
DaveNovember 16, 2015The wait time is crazy. We waited over an hour for a table for four. No booze either so forget about a Bloody Mary. The breakfast was tasty but didn't blow us away. I had the pancake - its huge!- warren pereiraMarch 3, 2013Try the Surrey's Plate - Fresh eggs, crispy bacon and spicy hash. Jealous of Wife's Montana breakfast but she shared. That gravy is insane.
Charnette BanckNovember 2, 2018The lemonade was the best - and ovenbaked eggs cajun style - fantastic breakfast! Yummy!
Gambit New OrleansOctober 24, 2012They have two versions of huevos rancheros, a regular version and one with smoked salmon, goat cheese and capers. Gambit's Five versions of huevos rancheros. Read more
ChrisMay 30, 2016Try the stuffed French toast or the egg plate. Great home fries. It's a small place, but worth the wait.- RajatSeptember 27, 2015Best shrimp and grits I have ever had, with amazing service to boot. I will be back!
Brian TOctober 20, 2013Chef here has some serious skills, banana French toast is top ten I've ever had.
Will CurranApril 8, 2018Shrimp and grits are the best I've had in the city. The bacon and toast go so well with it.
Jennifer KobackMarch 23, 2018Crab or crawfish omelets. The Montana plate. Everything so far has been so delicious!
You have to get the OJ! it is fresh squeezed and delicious! Get the grits too they are creamy and amazing!
Roman EmshanovApril 5, 2013Delicious Bananas Foster French Toast - crispy outside, creamy inside. Shrimp & Grits, and Crab Omelet are good choices too.
Alex MizrahiOctober 18, 2012"Great breakfast. I would eat their banana pancakes every day, even though i don't eat gluten. And magazine is a lot of fun." - Damara
Kent BoweryNovember 11, 2017Crab melt, add tomatos and a avocados. Perfect. Be prepared to wait in line.
Julie BergessDecember 28, 2010The bananas foster French toast was amazing as was the migas. The French toast had this incredibly good rum syrup. It didn't taste too much like bananas if you are worried about that.
The BBQ shrimp & grits are the best in the city!!!
Kate O'NeillApril 27, 2013Vegans: the tofu breakfast bowl is wonderful and the delicious hash browns are vegan too.
Eugene LubomirJuly 3, 2017It's close, because both are delicious, but Shrimp and grits come out slightly ahead of the crab omelette
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Surrey's Cafe & Juice Bar
1418 Magazine St (btwn Terpsinchore & Eutepre)
New Orleans, LA 70130
United States
New Orleans, LA 70130
United States
Closed until 8:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 8:00 AM–3:00 PM
(504) 524-3828
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- 7.5
"Biscuits!! Amazing biscuits, great brunch menu with a New Orleans flare"
Sara Gardner - 7.5
"The shrimp and grits are some of the best I have had and the homemade bagels with avocado mash are awesome as well. Arrive early, it gets very crowded."
Adam Gambrel - 8.4
"Palmier is great. Get grits. Best grits in the South!"
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Michael Franken - 9.3
"Loved the New Orleans style coffee and the Nutella scone"
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