Bearcat Baked

Lowkey just the basic best of bearcat in a super quaint open kitchen space. Tied for #1 fluffiest/best pancakes in the United States (Jerry’s Cafe, Beloit, WI is the tie holder). Scrumptious sourdough bread to sop up the fixings on a breakfast sando. Super team running a smooth operation.

Once we discovered Bearcat Baked on the third day of our weeklong trip, we went back every day, until the staff remembered our names 🤪 Their coffee is delicious, as are their pastries. Our favourites include the croissant with ham and cheese and the strawberry danish, but everything we got was incredible! Definitely go here if you appreciate stuff baked from scratch and high quality coffee!

We tried to get into Bearcat CBD but were unable to. Luckily, we happened upon the bakery instead, and we were able to partake in pretty much the full menu! The food was incredible and worth the hype! Wonderful atmosphere!!

What a dope little spot! Fast service space that is an absolute vibe. We went for breakfast and got some coffee alongside some breakfast burritos. Would definitely go back again to try some different things on the menu. Everything was delicious and priced great. Loved it.

Wow, let me say that again ... WOW ! This place was awesome! To properly laminate dough and shape into a French pastry is a real art and they have it down. The lamination was perfect. The butter croissant was flaky and delicious. It's the real test of lamination in my opinion. We shared a variety of pastries and all were delicious. Pain au Chocolat was great. Again perfect lamination and high quality chocolate. My wife's favorite was the Orange marmalade filled Kouign Amann. It was small but bursting with flavor from the orange and sweetened laminated dough. My favorite was the Key lime Cheesecake filled Danish. It was a complete flavor bomb! Not a single negative in the half dozen or so different pastries that we tried. Most definitely will go back on our next visit and would highly recommend.

Excellent breakfast, delicious cold brew, and a welcoming atmosphere. Great pre-conference bite as they were also super quick.

Our breakfast was FANTASTIC! My husband and I are dairy free and they had so many delicious options! I highly recommend the vegan biscuit with a breakfast sandwhich! The crispy potatoes were sooo good and seasoned well! The freshly squeezed orange juice was out of this world! 10/10 on everything! By far one of our favorite breakfast places!

Told them we were short on time and they said they no problem at the counter. But still waited 20 minutes for food that was way too expensive $14 for a little wrap. My wife didn’t even get her food, she had to run back to the hotel for a meeting.

I promise you, Bearcat can do no wrong. I wasn't aware that the bakery also offers the same menu served at their full service restaurant around the corner, so if you're in a pinch and cannot wait for a table (though, hooray, they now use No Wait which makes life so much easier), you can still get your insanely amazing breakfast potato fix in a jiffy. We stopped by because we had just put our names in at the restaurant and we were dying for some post Halloween caffeine on Saturday morning. We had a moment of reverent silence for the gorgeous vegan apple cinnamon muffin that was on display, before coming to terms with reality: we had a large brunch and I ordered my favorite rose latte. Cold drinks (including bottles of bubbly and very expensive orange juice) are available in the fridges. Seating is casual, first come, first served and despite it being a busy weekend in town, there was plenty of it. I prefer the experience of the restaurant (especially that glorious back patio) but it's cool to know this is an option for a meal rather than just baked goods (though I still can't get that muffin out of my head. Regrets, I may have a few).

I arrived to Bearcat Baked before 9am on a Saturday and waited in line for about 10-15 minutes to order. Not bad considering its overwhelming popularity! There were an array of tables/chairs for dining in/brunch, though many of the visitors took their food and drink to go. That was the plan for me until the unexpected happened. I ordered a savory bun and a Purple Mountain (ube cream on a london fog - incredible and unique). I also ordered a build-your-own breakfast sandwich. The lovely staff member asked if I wanted my egg in the sandwich to be scrambled or sunny side up - casually. I figured that if she gave me this choice, then the egg should at least hold up well in the sandwich if it were sunny side up. I was wrong. When I received the sandwich in the to-go box, it had already been cut in half and the egg yolk was not even remotely solidified. It was extremely messy and liquid and saturated the entire bottom slice of bread. Mind you, someone had cut the sandwich, saw the egg yolk carnage, and thought "this is fine." Maybe it was my own naivete, but that's how I ended up with egg on my face (literally) and eating a deconstructed breakfast sandwich. BUT - it was still extremely delicious. Takeaway: get the breakfast sandwich! Do not get sunny side up egg!

There is absolutely no sense of urgency. None. Additionally we were intentionally lied to - Ordered 2 coffees and confirmed they had 1/2 & 1/2 and were told "yes". When we received the coffee we saw milk was poured into the cups (there's an obvious difference between milk and 1/2 & 1/2) when asked we were told "ya, I said yes to 1/2 and 1/2, but we don't have any" as if (1) lying to customers and (2) paying for something that was prepared differently than what was ordered were customary and almost expected. There was no apology and instead we were made to feel like the inconvenience. The croissants were delicious and the $8 oj also very good. But it's hard to remember those things when the experience was so awful. We won't be back.

This was a nice and roomy bakery/cafe near my AirBnB. Thought it would be interesting with their unique goods + coffees they offered and I'm glad I did. One of the employees (didn't catch his name) recommended the Coconut Donut and Pain Au Chocolat as that's what Bearcat is known for. I grabbed a Maple & Sage Latte for myself along with five different pastries - Everything Bagel Bun, Pepper Jelly Cream Cheese Bun, Pain Au Chocolat, Bear Claw w/ Almond Filling, and Sweet Bun. If I didn't do a to-go order, I'd definitely sit here. It has a very chill atmosphere.

Why wait in line at the restaurant when you can sneak right in here for the same quality food, a large selection of baked goods, and your morning coffee. I'll admit, there were 6-7 people in front of us at 8am when they opened the doors, but the line moved quick and most people took their pastries and coffee to go. That leaves you with plenty of tables and a quick turn on the breakfast menu. Pancakes were nice and the fresh blueberries are a great addition. However, the breakfast sando was the true standout - the eggs were light, the sausage tasted freshly made and perfectly spiced, and the biscuit was deliciously buttery. I grabbed an eggnog and white chocolate cookie that came across like a lightly dressed up sugar cookie, but I'd gladly go back and try all of the other pasties. Get in here before people find out they don't have to wait 2 blocks over.

We love bearcat. Plain and simple. This bearcat ups a level with their baked pastries and coffees. If you can get a fig berry jam croissant, it is worth the wait. Decedent and crispy. Would not hesitate to eat seven of them. The breakfast platter is similar to other bearcat establishments, but amazing overall! This is the place to grab bearcat favorites and pastries!

Absolutely loved my time here! Went on a little brunch date this afternoon and we had a great time! Although it was downtown NOLA, we found a sound place to park right down the street from here. As we walked in, we were immediately hit with a wave of hot pastries being made and coffee being brewed -- Absolutely love that smell! Originally, I planned to get some pastries and try a selection of drinks but then we realized they serve the full menu of Bearcat brunch so we got the Hot Chicken sandwich and Classic Bearcat breakfast. For food, I'd give it a 8/10 but I would still go back for more! The Hot chicken came out to be a large sandwich with a side of their potatoes. The chicken was crispy and not too spicy, but a little bit more on the charred side for cooking. The classic breakfast is always a hit in my books but the bacon was more well done than i'd like. I'll be back for the bakery items! Also, the hot Purple mountain was pretty good! I would rate this separately as a 9/10! The service was okay. Nothing too special.

Bearcat Cafe was jam packed with a long line and wait list for lunch, so we walked a block to their sister branch Bearcat Baked. So glad we did! Ample empty tables and a chiller vibe. They serve a similar menu, along with fresh baked goodies. Service was quick. Staff were friendlier and less harried. I loved BC's shrimp & grits and it was available here. Shrimp were plump, juicy and cooked just right, although the sauce tasted a bit different than the cafe's. Grits were oddly cold in one spot in the bowl. Also had an Americano and a slice of coffee cake -- a lovely finish to the meal. Bearcat Baked only had blueberry muffins and coffee cake in the pastry display case by early afternoon. Go early for better selection!

I had a great experience at Bearcat Baked! The bakery was a few minutes from our hotel and still had plenty of goods within closing hour. My party tried an iced vanilla latte and maple latte with sage. Their espresso is excellent and the drinks were tasty and well crafted--it takes a few minutes to get your drink order, but it's worth the wait! We also tried the coffee cake and bearclaw. While both items were a tad dry, they were full of flavor and served in large, shareable portions. They had many other pastries that looked good and their sandwiches smelled amazing too. I highly recommended this spot if you're looking for a quick coffee/snack break in the downtown area!

Couldn't get a seat at Bearcat Cafe? In a hurry and need a quick pick me up?? I recommend stopping in to Bearcat Baked! They are a small cafe offering the baked goodies from the restaurant, plus a little more if you need something a little heavier. They offer counter service. Place your order, get a number, and take a seat. The breakfast menu boasts sandwiches, burritos, and scrambles. They also offer a smaller lunch menu including wraps and sandwiches. The pastry menu is just amazing! And honestly, you can't go wrong with any of the offerings. I plan to make either the restaurant or the cafe part of my regular rotation when I'm in town.

Traveling from California, we found this place for breakfast before heading over to the WW2 museum. They had delicious pastries (the coffee cake and croissants were fantastic) and excellent coffee. Great atmosphere, with lots of people working behind the counter. If we return to New Orleans, we will definitely go back!!

Awesome hot latte and tasty cold brew! Stopped in while waiting for our brunch call at Bearcat CBD; barista staff were incredible...saved my latte from a rouge customer who tried to make off with our drinks . Will definitely eat here next time around.

What a dope little spot! Fast service space that is an absolute vibe. We went for breakfast and got some coffee alongside some breakfast burritos. Would definitely go back again to try some different things on the menu. Everything was delicious and priced great. Loved it.

This is the place to go if you're looking for a pastry or want to stop for a lil' treat. We initially stopped since it was within walking distance of where we were staying, but we'd absolutely go back for the pastries and coffee. It can get a bit hectic and crowded depending on time of day so try hitting it early to avoid a wait. The sausage rolls and quiche were particularly divine. I recommend stopping in if you're close by!

Easily a 5 star bakery. Visiting from San Diego and even though we have many cafes and bakeries there, everything I had at Bearcat was PHENOMENAL! They have interesting latte flavors where the flavors work very well with each other. I tried the smoked maple sage and the black sesame chai. Each latte comes with a double espresso shot. Service was great, everyone is friendly and there is plenty of seating. I believe parking is $4 an hour down that street, beware that parking tickets are about $30 as well. I would gladly come back whenever I'm visiting NOLA! Check them out

The line at Bearcat CBD was down the street, so I stopped by the bakery instead. I thought it would be a quick visit but we waited 15-20 minutes for a biscuit sandwich and coffee. I also got a vegan strawberry pistachio muffin that was very good. Would definitely go back, but would probably choose the line at Bearcat CBD first.

Are you in the CBD and are looking for a great coffee and pastry? Well do I have the place for you. I visited this location multiple times during my 2 week stay. I recommend getting here earlier as this lave can get quite a line and they will run out of their popular pastries. They pull a very good shot of espresso. My favorite series were the monkey bread (which is as big as a baby's head) and the sausage roll (rich but absolutely delicious). I will definitely return here.

If you don't want to wait for the restaurants longest waitlist, give this place a visit! The menu is limited compared to the usual restaurant, but still had some of the popular items. The food still tasted great, I would be coming back!

Very tasty baked goods! Especially the Pan au Chocolat. Their breakfast croissant sandwich was also good. I'd love to go back and try one of their fun selections of canned drinks! One thing to note is that this isn't a cozy sit-down bakery cafe. The bakers were playing heavy metal and having a good time, which is a not a problem at all! But if you're looking to do some work, take the tasty baked goods to-go!

Love this place. Such great service & food is amazing. Don't skip the pancakes, we are hooked !

I'm such a huge fan of Bearcat for brunch, so just had to try their bakery spot in CBD. The bakery is tucked away in a quieter area of the CBD, but not far from the trolley / bus stops and walking distance from the French Quarter. Other than Cafe du Monde, there's really limited spots in the Quarter / CBD for quality baked goods at reasonable prices. Love that they don't try to gouge you here with tourist mark-ups. It's a great option to add to the FQ / CBD rotation. Everything is super reasonably priced - especially the pastries. I tried the S'mores croissant, sausage roll, and sourdough bread. The prices were on par with the local bakeries in New Orleans. Super reasonable too considering the location and the size of the pastries. The S'mores croissant was huge - reminded me of the massive croissants in Houston from Common Bond. If you know Common Bond, you know what I'm talking about. The croissant was double the size of a traditional croissant. Amazingly it was not too sweet and was a light bite surprisingly - I decided to cut mine in half so I could enjoy the rest of the baked goods that I bought that day. The sweetness of the marshmallow top / ganache filling were balanced by the plain croissant. My favorite of the bunch though was the sausage roll - it was perfect balance and size. The super buttery flaky pastry against the dense rich sausage. It was surprisingly super moist. There were so many options to choose from that next time will take more pictures of. Next visit - I definitely want to try the bear claw and seasonal danishes.

You definitely need to be here Early, my daughter took me here for my 60 th Birthday in April. Ate outside on there really gorgeous patio had 2 Expresso Martinis to start then Bam!!! here comes the incredible flavor filled food . Had the Bearcat Bkfst & Biscuit Sandwich which included Bison Sausage so Fricken Awesome I got 2 . The wait staff was really friendly with recommendations I Highly recommend this place to something New and incrediblely Delicious.

I took a quick trip here with a friend on this rainy Saturday morning. We tried the blueberry muffin, which was good warmed up, and the mushroom quiche, which was deliciously creamy and seasoned well. I also got a side of the grits because they are my favorite ever. Service was really quick compared to Bearcat CBD, as it's more of a bakery/quick bite atmosphere. It was super cute inside with limited seating, perfect for a group of four or less. If you're craving Bearcat on the run or a beautiful pastry, check it out!

I came in for coffee with my partner while I waited for my table at Bearcat CBD. The coffee was amazing and the service was warm and friendly. The space was clean, quiet with good music. Definitely will be back

Tried the chocolate croissant and the thai chai drink. The croissant was solid and very big and filling. The thai chai was a little too sweet; very interesting flavor to try but I probably wouldn't get again. The cafe is not suitable for sitting down and studying (no wifi and very loud music).

The food is fantastic. Their coffee selection is great. The staff is quick and friendly. Ambiance is the perfect place to go have a quick bite and get on with your day. Their breakfast burrito was delicious!

Came from "MoMo's Mongolian Grill & Sushi" (which was on 852 Carondelet St but closed in early 2024 -- and the receipt showing an address for this bakery). Not sure if it is the same owner, the food presentation does not seem comparable.

I liked Bearcat Baked. I got the biscuit sandwich and a turmeric latte (golden latte?). The latte was not very good, tasted very off and sour but they very kindly made me another when I asked, and it was a lot better. The rest of my party's food didn't get rung in so we waited about 40 minutes, but they rushed it when we followed up. Seems like they have issues with their ticket system. Still, shorter than going to Bearcat CBD.

I've only tried their Sourdough Boule..and it was so good! I had to stop myself from eating the entire loaf.

Best sourdough place in the area. It's self serving kind of cafe. The line runs pretty fast. Croissant is decent. It's good to relax with a piece of bread, sandwich or pastry. They have homemade lemonade and cold pressed OJ in the fridge. Manager works hard to keep the space clean and neat. Must order sourdough bread.

Nice place for lunch. . I like the freshly baked pastries at the counter. Helpful employee answerd my question about the sugar context of an item. As I try to have less sugar in my diet. The crispy potatoes are pretty good. There were some hard burnt pieces but the good outweighed the bad there. The sausage roll had great flavor. It was pork sausage in the middle just an fyi. Flaky is how I like my outer layers. I'll be back to try the coffee drinks.

After going to Bearcat Cafe and being told they couldn't do a take out order (at 9am Sunday), we were referred to the Bearcat Bakery. There was a minimal line. I ordered an egg and cheese biscuit, a side of potatoes and a lavender latte with soy milk for a whopping $26. I still can't even figure out how that amount of food could be that expensive. The biscuit was overly salty; it was not finished. The potatoes were worth the hype but not whatever the price was and the lavender latte was one of the worst drinks I've ever had. Its taste was unpleasant and it was barely lukewarm. We went back and asked for the coffee to be remade. Over all very disappointing as the reason I wanted to try Bearcat was for the vegan and gluten free scramble option.

Good food, bad wait times, 45 mins for pancakes. Chill music anyone can agree is good. 3 stars

We were staying at a hotel a block away. Thanks to YELP we discovered Bearcat Baked. One of us walked over every morning to pick up a fresh, hot loaf of bred. Laura, who bakes bread, became fast baking buddies with the baker. A question: ofr Bearcat Baked: you bake such great bread. Why do you put in a plastic bag when it's purchased? The plastic bag makes the crust less crunchy.

Quick service and good quality food and drink options. The peach tea with vanilla is really delicious! Nice clean and quaint spot for a bakery.

Hit this place every morning on my latest visit. High quality baked goods in a kick back setting.. music choices not my taste though. Food was stellar though

Cute bakery with eating area serving all sorts of food. Open kitchen vibe. Delicious matcha latte perfectly barista-ed. Prices are a tad high. I travel for living and look for bakeries in every city I go to in San Francisco LA and New York have better priced baked goods. Seven dollars for a ham and cheese croissant is steep.

The food/bakery and coffee are amazing! We spent 5 days in New Orleans and every day we had something here or at the restaurant. The quiche was balanced perfectly for a nice onion taste, the crossiantdonuts is good.. I also fell in love with there coffees, and I don't like coffee. There's has lots of chocolate flavors. The only compliment is the women at the front counter. She was very rude, and don't know or acted like she did not know there selection and that we were bothering her.

Delicious food. Warm atmosphere. Super kind and sociable staff. Love it! I recommend the sausage rolls for a greasy, savory breakfast meal

The restaurant is small but has a lot of seating available. The staff was knowledgeable and helped to answer any questions. I got the roasted cauliflower wrap. It had so much flavor I couldn't put it down. The cauliflower had the perfect amount of char, the crispy chickpeas added the right crunch, and tahini dressing coated everything evenly. I also got the hot chicken sandwich. It was cooked well with a crunchy coating outside well the chicken stayed moist. It came with a large side of potatoes that were crispy and had so much flavor.

A little bit pricy, but the food is worth the cost. The bakery is like a quick stop versus the main restaurant. The food was served quickly and made fresh. They offer to warm all the bakery items and have some quick grab and go options as well. The cauliflower wrap was delicious with a nice crunch and good flavor. The chicken sandwich was just larger than expected and had the perfect texture. It was a bit hard to eat because of the size and the cheese was oozing out. The potatoes were so nicely seasoned too. The restaurant had a hipster vibe with plants on the walls and a disco ball up top. The music playing fit the vibe of the restaurant. We went near closing but they served us and let us sit and finish our meal after they closed. Would def go back for another visit

So good, I forgot to take photos ‍ I can't believe how many awesome, flavorful, and beautiful things can come out of a such a tiny place. Our group came in on a rainy Friday morning for takeout. We had: 1. Bacon, egg, and cheese bun 2. The Bearcat breakfast with bacon 3. Ham and cheese croissant Not a bad haul for ~$30. The eggs were fluffy, creamy, and full of flavor. The bacon was perfectly crispy. And the croissant had that nearly impossible balance of light and fluffy, while also being flaky and crusty. An exceptional experience!

I don't usually care for either brisket or hash, but theirs was amazing!! Pastry case was beautiful too.

Stopped by here while checking out a few other cafes in the area. Somewhat small, and true to the name, it seems to act mainly as a bakery which is right behind the counter in full view. The actual dining area is nothing special. Part of it feel sort of function over form so to speak. My current review is only reflective of today's visit, and might change. I got the egg + cheese bun (plain). Put simply, it was a bit salty. Enough to have me not appreciate it as much as i'd like. The brioche is a bit dry and salty itself. A good brioche in my experience should be soft and slightly sweet if anything.

Good looking pricey pastries. TERRIBLE COFFEE.....!!!!! TOO LOUD music for a Sunday morning. Tried to make it an after Mass stop. Will keep looking.

2 out of 3 of us loved our food! Wait wasn't too long (get there before 10:30 even on weekdays.). The good : butterfly matcha, hot chicken and egg on biscuit (biscuit nice and flaky, one of the better I've had in NOLA, brisket hash brown, side of crispy potatoes). The diner who didn't like sandwich had avocado egg sandwich, but regretted not ordering pancakes.

Good food. Breakfast sandwich was amazing. Service was very nice, they even accepted us when they were technically closed.

Excellent food and fun vibe. Had the mushroom scramble and potatoes and they were both incredible. Also, Mardi Gras donuts, sausage roll, tomato croissant all some of the best I've ever had. Love this place!

This place got rave reviews and was pretty disappointing. The baked goods were solid but the breakfast sucked. Cold eggs and bacon, microwaved quiche, and the potatoes were way too salty (and somehow cold too).