Copeland's of New Orleans

"Drive by the Cumberland Copeland’s on a weeknight, and you might see a tumbleweed in the parking lot. But their weekend brunch buffet consistently brings a crowd with people lining up outside before it opens. The buffet line snakes through the dining area and has all the breakfast favorites (don’t skip out on the biscuits and gravy), including an omelet bar with toppings like shrimp and jalapeños. But we’re here for the oysters and the jambalaya pasta with a nice kick. And no NOLA brunch is complete without a mimosa or a Hurricane, and Copeland delivers there, too. For under $40 per person, the amount of tasty food choices and heavy seafood offerings feel a bit unreal, so contain yourself, ya heard?" - nina reeder, juli horsford, demarco williams

"Drive by the Cumberland Copeland’s on a weeknight, and you might see a tumbleweed in the parking lot. But their weekend brunch buffet consistently brings a crowd with people lining up outside before it opens. Since we know damn well our friend who claims they left 20 minutes ago is still in bed, we like to get a headstart on the buffet line that snakes through the dining area. They’ve got all the breakfast favorites, including jambalaya pasta, oysters, and an omelet station with toppings like shrimp and jalapeños. If etiquette won’t allow you to eat without your crew, pass the time with mimosas or a heavy-handed Hurricane instead. " - nina reeder, juli horsford

"Drive by the Cumberland Copeland’s on a weeknight, and you might see a tumbleweed in the parking lot. But their weekend brunch buffet consistently brings a crowd with people lining up outside before it opens. The buffet line snakes through the dining area and has all the breakfast favorites (don’t skip out on the biscuits and gravy), including an omelet bar with toppings like shrimp and jalapeños. But we’re here for the oysters and the jambalaya pasta with a nice kick. And no NOLA brunch is complete without a mimosa or a Hurricane, and Copeland delivers there, too. For under $40 per person, the amount of tasty food choices and heavy seafood offerings feel a bit unreal, so contain yourself, ya heard?" - Juli Horsford