Breads On Oak

As a vegan, I absolutely love the food at Breads on Oak—it’s outstanding in both flavor and quality. The menu is creative, and it’s great to have a dedicated plant-based bakery with such delicious offerings. That said, I wish the sustainability practices better reflected the core values of veganism—health, the environment, and animal welfare. There’s a lot of disposable and single-use plastic, which feels out of sync with the ethos of a plant-based lifestyle. The store manager could be more welcoming to enhance the overall experience. If you’re looking for amazing vegan food, this is definitely a spot worth visiting. Hopefully, with some improvements in sustainability and service, it can become an even better experience!

My bf and I had breakfast here while in town. We got the Creole Omelet Toast and the TLTA (the tempeh was great) and a café au lait. All were great and we'll be going back to get King Cake before we leave town!

100% Vegan - must try baked goods! Choc chip + walnut cookies are fantastic Some Gluten-Free options available, GF brownie was delicious! Entree - Tofu scramble on fresh baked biscuit was the group favorite Amazing staff - easily accommodated substitutions to add / subtract or on the side to order preference

The pumpkin biscuit was great. Love that it's all vegan but the food wasn't amazing. The almond paste filled cinnamon roll sounded like it would be delicious but it was only ok. Overall everything just seemed mediocre.

As a vegan visiting New Orleans, I knew I would need to find a decent breakfast to start my mornings. During my weeklong visit, not only has Breads on Oak been decent, but it's been amazing! Since my first meal here, I've come here every day for breakfast. The flavors are delicious, and the service is wonderful. My friends and I tried almost the entire menu, aside from the soup and a couple of the sandwiches. Hands down, this has become our favorite spot! This is a must-try for any vegans traveling to New Orleans, and especially if you're staying in the French Quarter. My favorite part was the variety of options, as this is a fully vegan establishment. We came in the mornings, and it never got too busy, though we did stop in one afternoon and found that it was packed and busy. Our stay was from a Wednesday to a Tuesday.

Great food. I tried the pumpkin cheddar biscuit. It was amazing. Also the cafe au lait was excellent. Nice friendly staff and the service was very quick.

Wish I found this place earlier! Got the avocado toast and the biscuit tower. The sausage in the biscuit tower was too “meaty” for me but still very good. The avocado toast with tofu scramble was excellent. Should probably be called a tofu scramble toast with avocado but either way tastes great. Service is super friendly, can’t wait to taste the sandwich and pastries I got to go.

Great pastries! My wife and I split a tea cake that was wonderful!! The chef was also great to talk to! Highly recommend!!

Their food is delicious. Nice people. Relaxing escape in the rain. Open early. Th aid for holding down the vegan scene!

Wonderful food. Wonderful staff. Visiting from Chicago and found Breads on Oak. Had a breakfast sandwich and a pastry. Both were great.

Great food, great staff, cozy atmosphere...enough said. I've been to both locations and they are equally amazing. It's so nice to have a plethora of vegan options to choose from. I always hit up this spot when I'm in the city. This is a must try.

Food...amazing! If you are not vegan, you will still enjoy this food. For the non-vegans out there (I am one of you), for me, there seems to always be an uncomfortable feeling of walking into vegetarian/vegan restaurants and feeling awkward...like somehow they instantly know you are a meat eater and should be shamed. This place will not help with that uncomfortable feeling. I felt a little out of place and the manager did not help ... I'll skip the dialogue we exchanged because I don't want it to discourage you - perhaps it was an off day. Anyway... fight the awkwardness for the joy of the food. Cookies, bread, sandwiches... delicious. My favorite was the oatmeal cranberry cookie. Amazing flavor (though unfortunately it fell victim to the same challenge most vegan food does - it looks a little different but don't be scared away!) I would definitely return - probably almost everyday if I lived near by...I'd just make it my mission to help create an inclusive vibe when guests walk in the door.

Delicious! Love the fresh baked goodies and the crazy atmosphere. I will certainly return as the customer service was great!

We came here to try their vegan food. We got two of their breakfast muffin sandwiches with a side of fries. It tasted pretty good. There are also baked goods so we got a scone, which was delicious. There is a decent amount of seating inside and the staff was friendly. I would definitely return next time in New Orleans!

This place makes me so happy! Best vegan bakery I've been to. They even have vegan king cake! Their breakfast sandwiches are amazing, and honestly everything in the menu is to die for. My only con is to get there early as things are first come first serve, so things tend to sell out fairly quickly. The space itself is small, but most people order to-go so there's usually seating.

THIS PLACE!!!! Incredible food, phenomenal service, they even hooked our pup up with a snack for $0!!! The French strip, the oatmeal cookie, the avocado toast, the fries, the pumpkin biscuit... I died. I'm dead. I'm writing to you from the grave. Worth it.

The food was definitely worth the walk and the wait. I definitely loved the vibe and the array of sweets will make it hard to choose. If I lived here I'd be a regular definitely. Support local people doing food right. DD

If you want vegan in NOLA, Breads on Oak is a must! They have lots of windows with natural lights. There is a counter you can eat at and people watch outside. The employee was so friendly, warm and kind. The service was quick. This vegan burger was hands down the best I've ever had. It has beets in it and lots of veggies.

A casual eatery with a cozy flare. Baked good plus limited breakfast and lunch options Breads on Oak Cafe is a lovely place for a quick bite. I ordered the Big Daddy burger with baked fries and a chai latte with oat milk. The burger was really good. Maybe not $15 good but good. The fries were a separate cost and again good but not quite $6 good. I was not disappointed in my food though it was pricey. I was disappointed in my chai. The flavor was just off enough from what I was used to that it was not the most enjoyable chai I've had. The woman at the counter was friendly and helped me through my first time visit. It likely won't be my last. The food and the service was good. Give them a try when you are in NOLA.

This bakery was not too bad, and had vegan King Cake that was amazing. They had only milk alternatives for coffee which was nice to see. I had the strawberry tea biscuit, it had amazing flavors but was really dense. My friends had the tofu scrambled eggs on toast and the other was in a biscuit. The toast was really good but the scrambled eggs were just so-so. The tofu egg sausage biscuit was ok the sausage was not very good. I gave them 3 stars due to the fact that they are in the Deep South, and it is surrounded by fried food everywhere. It is hard to compare vegan food when you live in a place that makes amazing vegan dishes, but he King Cake was amazing, I highly recommend it to all.

The first time we tried going here, they were massively short-staffed, so the wait time was excruciating and the options minimal. Thankfully, we tried again the next day when they had more people working, and got to experience the cafe as it normally is. All-vegan bakery, with lots of breakfast sandwiches, pastries, and coffee drinks. I got the pumpkin cheddar biscuit ($8.50), served on a dense "buttermilk" biscuit, with a really nice, spicy andouille "sausage", nicely seasoned tofu scramble, a few leaves of spinach, and a slice of tomato. This was damn nice. My wife got the egg-o-vegan ($8.50), which was similar: but swap the sausage for vegan bacon and "provolone"-like cheese. Real nice also. The drip coffee is very weak, so I'd recommend an espresso or an espresso-based drink. My espresso ($4) was solid. Great spot in downtown NOLA for vegan breakfast/brunch/lunch.

I think I owe the owner of tM Breads a H-U-G-E THANK YOU for this find. My husband loves tM Breads so even though there isn't much for me at tM, I still come to keep him happy but the owner recommended Breads on Oak when I asked if he had any vegan options. I gave Breads soon Oak a visit on my first morning in town and I was very appreciative since it was not only TASTY but also EVERYTHING IS VEGAN ! I thought, oh no, my hubby will be miserable but truthfully he was openminded and loved it too. My first visit and I was in love with my FAKE EGG SALAD SANDWICH which they called the Fancy Farmer. Most places make fake egg with tofu but this one was so much more. Yes, it had so much going on in the sandwich that you forget and it was so special. During my week long trip, I believe I was here four different days; it was that good. OH, the Biscuit Tower was another one I loved.

Being a tourist in New Orleans (especially in or near the French Quarter) raises challenges if trying to eat healthy... good luck with dairy free or vegan options (in a city that oozes french or french influence where butter is a major ingredient)... and then arrives BREADS ON OAK. Where dairy free is just the tip of the iceberg... the entire menu is vegan. I hear "vegan" (and I'm not vegan) and I am instantly on guard but my wife leans toward a vegetarian/vegan lifestyle, so I am always trying to be open minded. We visited tM Breads (a favorite of mine) but tM Breads only offer a couple vegan options but the owner was kind enough to recommend Breads On Oak. So I got my tM favorite and then we visited Breads On Oak for lunch. Don't want to lie, so here's the truth... I was not thrilled to eat here (but I do what I have to do to make my wife happy). The idea of fake meats or tofu to substitute egg or other manipulations of proteins has always made me think twice about what I'm eating.... BUT there are a few BUT's in this story. They have plenty of "safe" choices that don't involve fake or alternates of various foods (such as soup, salad, breads, grits, cookies, potatoes)... so I ordered TOMATO SOUP... it was very good and the bread that accompanied my soup was excellent (gluten free too). My wife had their FANCY FARMER... it's their "eggless egg salad" sandwich. I had a bite and was impressed. Apparently, I was impressed enough with the fake egg salad sandwich, that I suggested we return the next morning... This time my wife got their BISCUIT TOWER... a buttermilk biscuit with provolone, sausage and egg.... of course it was vegan cheese, garbanzo bean sausage and tofu scramble in lieu of eggs. As I mentioned before, I was impressed with my wife's eggless egg salad the day before that I ordered it (FANCY FARMER). Interestingly enough, it wasn't all fake egg salad; they load it up with so much that it distracts from the "fake taste" and gives a flavorful taste. It had smoked/marinated tempeh in lieu of bacon, then some light greens like butter lettuce, cucumber and avocado. It's even served with some pickled broccoli. Though we haven't visited the other location (the main one on Oak, hence the name), I did notice the other location appears to have a much larger selection of baked goods and breads. Who knows, I may be back soon since I am tempted to see what they can do with their version of Quiche

We came here during our stay for every breakfast. 3 days straight. It was great to have such a cute and friendly vegan shop so close to our hotel. Absolutely delicious vegan pastries and food. My mom had the sausage breakfast sandwich every day it was that good. I had the creole omelet toast and the mighty melt. Both savory and fantastic. Took some biscuits home too! Richard helped us every morning and was a delight. Breads on Oak made our New Orleans stay extra perfect!

Well... the pumpkin cheddar biscuit was tasty except that I had to eat it with a fork since it crumbled and fell apart. The cheesy grits were mushy. I loved the idea of this place. But.... Maybe I'll stick to trust the plain biscuit.

Delicious place for breakfast and morning coffee!! Also not posted but i recommend the creole omelet toast, you will not be disappointed so flavorful!

I really enjoyed stopping in here and getting a little bite to eat and iced tea, black tea and raspberry tea mix. The customer service is really exceptional. It's a Vegan cafe, so they have to explain to the unsuspecting customers that it's a vegan place. Also, they don't take cash. The biscuit was delicious

Simply delicious! You wouldn't even know the baked goods/dishes are Vegan. Phenomenal almond King Cakes Very nice local vibes

I loved the veggie quiche here - it was hearty-yet-fluffy, sturdy-crusted enough to pick up by hand, and stuffed with enough veggies that I felt I got my daily RDA of them. They also forgot about my quiche after it was heated and when they discovered their mistake, gave me a free chocolate chip cookie that literally kept me from going hungry through my whole flight back to Chicago.

Breads on Oak was right across the street from my hotel so it was the perfect spot to start my day before my conference; so I thought. The food was good and you wouldn't have known it was vegan (not that it mattered to me that it was) but the wait time was horrific. I even changed what I was planning to order just so it would be quicker. I was originally going to go with a warm dish and specialty coffee but because it took almost 25 minutes to order, I went with a plain coffee and a pastry just to get out of there and to my conference in a timely fashion. The staff also weren't the most friendly. So it was kind of a bummer all the way around!

Fantastic food, especially the Biscuit Tower. Also exceptional service. Server named Hannah was particularly friendly, professional and courteous.

Do you want your food and drinks in a reasonable period of time? Don't go here! Do you want to stand in a line of 4 people for 30 minutes and still not get to the point of ordering? Go here! Do you want to deal with snotty employees who just can't be asked to do anything that shows they care about their customers and their time? Go here! It all just comes down to what you expect from a coffee house and bakery. If you want decent food and drinks, this might be your place...I'll never know since they took so long and I refused to put up with their attitude. But if you want it today and from someone that isn't an absolute jerk to their customers, this is NOT your place.

I'm so happy for this location, went there everyday while in New Orleans. I had the king cake w almond cream cheese & it was moist & delicious. The biscuit was was little bit more dense but I only got it w butter so maybe more butter would do a trick. Great coffee & the girl w long red hair that works there is super sweet & friendly. It's pleasure to order from her. Cc accepted

Everything looked delicious but we were looking for bagels and they didn't have any. It is all organic.

The food here was super good! The sausage biscuit was delicious. I didn't love the black coffee, but no big deal. Cute and quaint, but lots of fruit flies from the trash :( our servers were really nice !! Overall good

Fantastic homemade vegan food! The muffanda , vegan take on muffuletta, is next level. It's got everything the traditional sandwich has veganized and it is absolutely delicious. I have purchased their baked goods and bread which are always fresh and tasty. The black and bleu burger is another favorite of mine, a vegan burger with vegan bleu chess, so so good. The space is small as it is basically in the Hampton Inn in the CBD and there is no outdoor dining so I almost always take it to go. Everyone is friendly and helpful that works there which is always a plus!

Perhaps it was because we were tired, a touch hungover, or blurry eyed, or both, but my wife and I had no idea this was a vegan spot until we walked in. And in no way did it deter us from eating. I had a "sausage" biscuit and it was only the second time in my life where I had vegan food and didn't actually miss real meat. It was flavored well and cooked great. The biscuit was pretty solid too. Definitely feels like a grab and go place but the decor is nice. Worth the extra few blocks if you want a quiet moment away from the madness that is bourbon street.

This place doesn't need another five star reviews because they're so highly rated on happy cow but oh my goodness five stars. Nothing I ate for the rest of the day compared to my breakfast here it set the bar too high. The employees were nice and the food and coffee were SO GOOD. I might just fill my suitcase with biscuits it's casual.

The second location of Breads on Oak (this one isn't actually on Oak) brings the goodness downtown. This is a small store with much less selection than the original. The building had its foibles too, notably a bathroom door that had a sign explaining that it was tough to shut (rather than just having it fixed). I was a bit baffled that my soup apparently did not come with bread, and I don't know how prices have changed at the original, but here was definitely a lot of money for a little food. So while I would definitely prefer to go to the original, I can say that this place brings interesting and tasty vegan food to a more touristy area, and to those tourists wanting to get a taste of something local, the pastries here are well-liked by New Orleans' non-vegan majority, including me.

this is the best spot for vegan baked goods! They've got a ton of variety and everything seems fresh. Staff is always helpful & friendly

As a connoisseur of the Boston Cream doughnut, I approached Breads on Oak with high standards. To my shock and delight, their Boston Cream doughnut was possibly the best I have ever had. The cream was perfectly balanced, and the doughnut itself was impeccably fresh and light. WOW. Breads on Oak has set a new benchmark for this classic treat.

Food was alright. However, nothing indicates that this is a Vegan Bakery, until you see the menu. Just FYI. That aside, the reason for the 1 star is the staff. Totally dead eyed and rude. One in particular stared several patrons down including myself. Aggressively! I sympathize in that I work retail and it can get to you. And, considering the location they probably get their fair share of jerks. But, c'mon I smiled and was very polite.

This was my first time at the CBD location (well, two times because I went two days in a row). I have always loved the Oak location. It's not very fast, but by the time you get your food, a table usually will have opened up, or you can order online. The bacon on the eggs o'vegan didn't taste like real bacon, but it did taste almost exactly like ham, so it was delicious. The creole omelet toast was just okay in my opinion. It has a whole lot of onions and is kinda mushy. I was mildly annoyed by the old timey country music and the lack of soap in the bathroom, but at least they let you use the bathroom! I want to go back and try the other food, especially the baked goods because the biscuit and toast were the best parts of the food I tried.

Literally so delicious! A very unique vegan doughnut that I've never had before and the filling was so delicious

One of the best vegan places I have visited. The Breakfast tasted like real eggs and the pastry melted in your mouth.

Breads on oak- this place is open open 8 to 2 pm Everything here is plant based. They make artisan breads and if you want to buy some you need to go really early. It neat and clean. Walkable from the canal street and easily identifiable. The first time I was there I got the roasted vegetable quiche. It was unique, warm, so tasty, and, it was filling, and I had to come back for more. So the next morning with partner in tow we headed back to the restaurant for soup, chocolate croissant, and vegan scrambled egg toast. The egg substitute was soy, look was 100% egg, but taste could have been better was my partner's opinion. The soup was lentil soup, and the bread that came with it was actually hard, so hard, I used a knife to help break it to use it as croutons in my soup- now, it was enjoyable. They call it an Artisan bread place, and the bread that was made the previous day and not sold gets put in the bargain bin at the counter. This is a good place to try the various breads before you buy it. But, make sure if you bring that bread, u are eating the same day. They have a corner where all the silver ware, water, cups, napkins etc are placed so its self service, but sometimes they do serve the food. If I am out of vegan options, I could surely drop here for variety. Overall, its better than 3 star rating but not quite a 5 star.

Delightful place for vegan breakfast. Stopped in day one for a pastry, which they have more baked goods than pastries and got the blondie brownies. Delicious, went back the next morning for breakfast and got the ham/cheese biscut sandwich and the quiche. I've had vegan before and the others in the group were shocked at how good these were. The service both times were prompt and friendly. I'd keep this on the short list when visiting CBD.

This is the first time I've felt compelled to write a review. I'm in town for a conference and visiting a friend. I went to both locations. As a dairy free (allergy) person who often finds vegan to just be easier, I've had a lot of experience going to vegan restaurants throughout the country. This is in the top 3 for sure! I've been back several times trying various items. The London fog latte is lovely. I've had it each time. The biscuit sandwiches are outstanding. The doughnuts spectacular. This is a real gem with a hip vibe. Friendly counter staff too. My only suggestion would be to stay open later and open a tad earlier for us early risers. Bravo!

A lovely second location for New Orleans vegan favorite Breads on Oak. Offering the same delicious handmade baked goods in a close to the French Quarter location. Special note: like a doofus I dropped my Biscuit Tower and without my even asking the nice folks made me a new one! So kind and generous! Stop by for good coffee and delicious food!

Can't wait to go back!!!! Tofu scramble was AMAZING and coffee! Such a great place to work on your computer too. We need more vegan places like the is!

Great vegan spot! Im here for a work conference and plan on stopping here often while in town. Love the biscuit sandwiches and the sweets are really great too. I wish they were open in the evenings so i could eat dinner here as well.

Amazing and delicious! I was so happy to discover this vegan bakery during my business trip to New Orleans... some of the best vegan food I've had - and I am from Los Angeles, where the choice is limitless. Nice little shop too, and friendly staff. Definitely will return given the chance.

My first vegan breakfast! I had the pumpkin cheddar biscuit with tofu scramble and "andouille sausage." When asking what the tofu scramble was like I was told the seasoning used makes it taste like eggs. I wound up taking apart the sandwich and eating the scramble and sausage separate from the biscuit. I really liked the biscuit! I don't think they sell them separately but they really should. The scramble was good as was the sausage especially for being vegan. It had a little kick too! I ordered the pumpkin latte (seasonal drink) which was good as well, not too sweet. Both items cost approximately $15 including tax.

Outstanding! On one hand, I was happy to be in New Orleans to experience the sights and sounds of the city, but I wasn't too thrilled that many restaurants did not offer vegan options. But on my final day in New Orleans I discovered Breads on Oak and I'm glad I did! The food here is 100% vegan and it's delicious! I had their version of a muffuletta and a few of their desserts. Everything I ordered was delicious. I stay at the Astor Crowne Plaza located right at the corner of Canal St. and Bourbon St. I literally crossed the street to the other side of Canal, then Bourbon St. becomes another street named Carondelet. And just a few short minutes later, boom, there it was. If you're a vegan in New Orleans, I highly recommend this place!

The food was not great at all. We came here with high expectations and the food was dry. The food seemed like if you made something homemade and it went wrong. It is also super expensive for no reason.

I'm not Vegan but my BFF is. We came to Breads on Oak Cafe for me not realizing it is an all Vegan Cafe. We were pleasantly surprised. I'm hard to impress when it comes to Vegan cuisine. Breads on Oak has it going on! Every single thing was delicious! Warm chocolate chip cookies, thumb print cookies, YUM! My avocado toast with pickled cucumber was the best thing I had eaten all day! Seriously so good! My BFF loved her *Sausage, Egg & Cheese* biscuit, she loved it so much she got another to go. 5 plus stars!

Great vegan options. I ate here three times during my 4 days in New Orleans! Everything tasted great and was a good amount of food for the price!