Wakin' Bakin'

Tiny breakfast cafe in Mid city. We didn't show up early enough to avoid the wait. They only have 6 tables or so inside and several picnic tables outside. It was nice enough to sit and enjoy the weather. It was difficult to pick what we wanted. They have traditional style breakfast, eggs, pancakes, meats etc but the specials seem to be the favorites. The breakfast burrito was a popular choice but I got the sandwich and they got the tofu bowl. The sandwich was basic, but damn good. I like their sourdough and may buy some of their starter at another visit. The tofu bowl was equally excellent. Everything was well seasoned and flavorful. It was a bit spicier than we were expecting with the jalapenos, but in a good way. It was busy but the staff was doing their best to keep everyone happy and satisfied.

5/19/24: I didn’t get a chance to try the food but the customer service was top notch. The restroom was clean and fully stocked with tissue and hand soap. The seating area inside is a bit quaint but there is also covered seating outside with large fans. Of course, the building is in great New Orleans fashion with the art and wild array of colors! I’ll be back soon to taste the food! 5/20/24: update with food pictures and food review. Bill waited on me and he was a pleasure. I went around 1p so there wasn’t a rush and it was pretty quiet, which I prefer honestly. I tried a light meal, the heart healthy omelette and it came with the Cajun smash hash as a side. It was definitely light as 30 minutes later, I don’t feel bogged down or nauseous. The Cajun smash hash was probably a 6/10 to me but not horrible. The lemonade is half the price of the orange sauce but was a bit too sweet for me..but no worries, I cut it with my water. Also, I ordered some fruit which was fresh and yummy. It came out to $26 and some change and I tipped of course. I highly recommend this place! Parking is a little tricky in this area because it’s residential but it’s New Orleans so if you’re a local, you already know the drill!

We were in town from Mobile Al to see the Red Clay Strays in concert. Two words.......simply amazing! The food, the service, and the atmosphere was simply amazing. We had the OG bowl and a side of Cajun Hash. I highly recommend having breakfast here. We will be back!

This was the perfect spot for a quiet Monday afternoon brunch date. The inside is quaint and inviting, but it was so beautiful that we sat outside on the picnic benches. So nice! We both loved our food, which was well-seasoned and arrived pretty quickly. The service we received from Bill was so warm and friendly, he was such a sweetheart! We will absolutely be back.

Looking to enjoy bacon and breakfast in a cozy restaurant. Here's the place. Great food and customer service. Place where the locals eat so pricing is reasonable. A nice variety of breakfast items to choose from. Great for families, friends or just eating solo. Normally crowded so be prepared to wait for a table. Enjoy!

Wakin’ Bakin’ – A Quaint Breakfast Gem in New Orleans Wakin’ Bakin’ is a cute, quaint spot in New Orleans that we stumbled upon while looking for a new breakfast place to try. Located downtown, it’s a charming little restaurant with great food. We had breakfast, and I have to say the grits were amazing, and the biscuits were just as delicious. The poached eggs were perfectly scrumptious and velvety. My only complaint would be the coffee – at $5 a cup, it wasn’t great and could use some improvement. That aside, the service was good, with servers who seemed like easygoing owners. Overall, a great spot for breakfast, just skip the coffee!

This is our second time coming back in two weeks! The first time was so great we had to come back. Five stars all the way! Awesome service and staff! Tricia is so nice and friendly. Service was fast, efficient and very personable. Food came out so quick and everything was top notch. The kitchen staff came out to clean tables and ask if everything was going okay with our meal. Everyone works great together. We will definitely be returning.

Visited this place during my stay in NOLA and truly 10’s all around, from the service to the amazing food, I couldn’t be happier. I wanted a break from what NOLA had to offer in the more touristy area and this gave me the authentic home style cooking I was looking for. The Superbowl and Hash were my favorites! Can’t wait to come back!

Great breakfast's , friendly service, a bit of a wait but well worth it The hash was amazing as were the biscuits

Do yourself a favor and hop over here for breakfast. The only issue we had was trying to choose from their insanely delicious menu. Service was great and portions were huge. Highly recommend this charming spot

Amazing breakfast service that features scrumptious home potatoes, tasty honey biscuits and some of the best cold brew coffee in NOLA. I ordered the voodoo cold brew and was blown away by how amazing the taste was--and I usually hate cold brew coffee! 8/10 I definitely recommend^^

We won't be back. After our children's award ceremony, we went to enjoy breakfast. Our kids' food came out quickly but my wife's and mine came out half an hour after theirs. The lady then charged me an automatic 20% gratuity due to it being a table of 5. I always tip well but to have that automatically added after screwing up was disgusting. Really, a table of 2 adults and 3 kids? I won't ever go back.

Seriously the best breakfast I've ever had. Great service. I was so hungover and after eating there I was not only no longer hungover, I inexplicably became able to do complex math equations in my head and run marathons.

Great little mid city breakfast place. I had been once a good while ago. Long enough that I didn't even remember what I had ordered. This time brought friends who had never been. The inside is kinda small so it can fill up pretty fast. They do have a couple outside seating options. This day we were able to walk right in no wait. I went with the biscuits and gravy. That was some of the fluffiest airy biscuits I've tasted. The sausage gravy was also very good. Just a heads up they don't have booze, but they will do a corking fee if you bring your own I think it was 15 bucks. Don't know if they always allow this but we had walking bloody Mary's I made at the house and my bro in law was wan't quite finished and we were going to stand outside while he finished, but the waitress was like no need go right in.

Wakin' Bakin' is just a few blocks from my house. It's got a great staff, charming vibe, very good food and people love it. Worth a stop for a very casual breakfast or brunch. It sits amongst some groovy burger joints and pubs as well.

Had the Sourdough King and the Sourdough Bread had great flavor, but tried it with the Smashed Hash and was not a fan. The Voodoo Brew was very yummy.

This place doesn't look like much, and actually it's pretty small, but the quality and flavor is evident in what they prepare. Visited the Banks St. location on a Sunday morning and was seated within 15 minutes. There were six in our party and orders included standards like eggs, bacon, grits and pancakes. They do a lot with bacon confit and it really kicks up the flavor. The house blend coffee is very good too. If you're looking for a great breakfast give Wakin' Bakin' a try. It's got a funky NOLA vibe to it, which is always fun, but the food is definitely worth the trip.

Food (7.7/10) I ordered the 3 pancake meal, which consisted of 2 eggs over easy, 3 strips of bacon, 3 buttermilk pancakes, and also a coffee on the side. My friend ordered the meat monster, grits and toast. The eggs were the most buttery eggs I have ever had. I feel this is both a pro and con. (8.3/10). I was looking forward to the bacon and was not disappointed. It was just the perfect about of crispy and chewy to where you don't get bored of it. (8.9/10). The pancakes were a slight let down. They were a little ok but the maple syrup was a let down being far too runny. I know that this isn't the restaurant's fault but I feel they need to change it up.(5.3/10). The coffee was terrible. It's not hard to screw up coffe but they managed such. It tasted as if they have reused the grounds and it was not strong at all. (2.7/10). The meat monster is eggs mixed with meat, shrimp, and caramelized onion. This had to have been one of the best breakfast foods I have ever had the pleasure of tasting. The eggs and meats matched up so perfectly to create a splendid harmony of gooey eggs and soft tasty meat. (9.8/10) . The grits was also amazing. It was cheesy and buttered perfectly.(9.6/10). The toast was a let down of the second meal. It was solid as a brick and tasted stale.(2.7/10). Service (9.5/10) Before even entering the establishment we were properly greeted and let in. Our waiter was kind and aware. They did a really good and attentive job. They also did a great job at keeping the table clean. Ambiance (7.5/10) The place offered both inside and outside dining. The inside was a little dull with kitchen cabinets on the walls and hung t shirts. I do feel that the decor was very local and strongly influenced by New Orleans culture though. The music added to a jazzy vibe and gave it a New Orleans grandma's house feel. My main complaint with the inside were the tables. The chairs were a little crummy and the tables slightly too small but by no means terrible. I feel they did a solid job with the inner decor, but there was room for improvement. Price (4.8/10) The meal costed 43.96 usd after tax and tip (8usd). The meat monster, while very good costed a hefty 17 usd and was not a large portion. The 3 pancake breakfast wasn't the biggest but priced at a decent 13usd. The two 4 usd coffees were very pricey but with infinite refill it is slightly justified.

The food was very good. I'm very picky about my pancakes, often times they're over mixed and a bit tough... these pancakes were delicious and soft. And the eggs are cooked perfectly. The staff is very nice and friendly.

Wait: About 25 minutes on a Sunday which wasn't too bad. Service: Excellent! They were short staffed, but our waitress Taylor was phenomenal! That woman was handling outside customers, the waitlist, and caring for us inside! And all while maintaining a friendly spirit. Oh and she made sweet tea that reminded me of momma's tea! Food: The food was pretty good. We had pancakes, the SweetDough$14.00, the Southwestern omelet $15.00, the Herbed BBQ Shrimp & Grits$14.00 and the OG Bowl$8.50. The shrimp and grits wasn't the best I've ever had but it was decent. The omelets and the bowl was delicious! If I'm in the area again, I'd definitely do that omelet again! I don't have pics because my teenagers killed the food! Atmosphere: The place is small, so if you get one of the 4 indoor tables, you're blessed. If not, you'll be outside. Fortunately, they are considerate enough to have outdoor fans.

After such a great breakfast first time there, our second breakfast was disappointing. It was over 90 degrees and we were seated outside and our server told us that they were out of ice so we got lukewarm water. They forgot to bring us our coffees, didn't refill our empty waters, and the food was just okay. They did offer our drinks they forgot to give us complimentary.

First time trying Wakin' Bakin' since they opened their French Quarter location in this space previously occupied by Eat NOLA. The vibe is comfortable and casual with a bright, cheery ambiance that fits nicely with their breakfast/lunch business model. We got lucky and were seated immediately at 10:30 on a busy Sunday morning. Friendly and efficient service. Started with a cup of French Truck coffee, which is one of the best cups o' joe in NOLA. For entrees, I went with the biscuits & gravy with sausage and scrambled eggs. The biscuits are awesome, with a honey cornbread taste & consistency. The sausage gravy was pretty good, but a little saltier than I'd like. My bride had "the usual", which she enjoyed. The bacon confit (a little softer than regular bacon) and Cajun hash were the stars of the plate. Bottom-line, better than average breakfast option in the Quarter, but not quite worthy of making my list of the top 10 best breakfast/brunches in NOLA.

The vibes are immaculate at this small breakfast joint. Can't get enough of their biscuits & gravy! Pairs nicely with fresh squeezed OJ. Will return soon :)

Wakin'Bakin banks ... went here twice and both the service and food were beyond 5 stars you know the saying " Big things come in small packages" Well this is the perfect saying for this place. 1.Food is always piping hot ALWAYS even though is a small place the wait time is never 2 hrs long NEVER! you know why because the food is hot and delicious no playing around with it 2. The perfect poached eggs each time I ordered them. 3 grits with cheddar and pepper Jack always hot and delicious 4. Pancakes fluffy and flavorful 5. Super Bowl full of deliciousness. Check them out!

Came in on a Tuesday morning as our last stop before we headed back to the airport. The gentleman who took our order was nice and friendly. He was also patient which I appreciated. The food was cheap and came out quickly. I got a big John with an over medium egg and cheddar cheese. My mate got biscuits and gravy. The biscuits were too crumbly that I couldn't pick my sandwich up without it falling apart. The egg was slightly more cooked then I like so the yolk was a little more thick then I would of wanted. The biscuit really soaked up the yolk and was good but there wasn't enough. The cheese was shredded and kinda melted on top of the biscuit which as odd and greasy. The sausage was decent. The biscuits and gravy were sad, cold but looked great. Over all I wanted more but was happy with the staff and the place but don't think I'd return.

Soon as you walk in you feel the good vibes. Fresh hippy vibe , good music & delicious food. The breakfast bowl was very filling. Biscuits and Gravy was on point. Must have the fresh squeezed orange juice to wash everything down. FYI... there is no need to add any salt and pepper - the food is well seasoned. Definitely would recommend anyone staying in the neighborhood to come here for a delicious , hearty breakfast.

Solid breakfast and lunch spot. No alcohol. Strong coffee, limited but good items. Service was okay too.

Excellent pancakes with homemade sausage. Also excellent OG Bowl with homemade grits. Will be back tomorrow!

Certainly a decent meal. I had the Shrimp Etoufee and grits. Not bad. The grits were runny and definitely light on shrimp. Coffee was really disappointing. Stale and weak. But the service was excellent and atmosphere as what you'd expect being located in the French Quarter of New Orleans.

Great breakfast. I love the standard bacon, eggs, Cajun potatoes--tasty with a bit of zing. Huge dropped biscuits. Coffee that wakes up up--what more do you want? Ah yeah--reasonable prices. And friendly service. Certainly true here

Love this neighborhood spot--the outdoor tables are great for people-watching when the weather is nice, and the service is always friendly and efficient. We love the pancakes (SO GOOD) and the bowls. The sausage can be a little dry, but it's very tasty. Great for takeout, too--our kids often walk down the street to pick up breakfast, and it's always fast and fresh. A treasure!

We went here prior to heading to the airport to head back home. They had a wait so we put our names down and they called us 20 minutes later. We waited 25 minutes when we got back to see a server. The server took our order and 35 minutes later our food came out freezing cold. We were already late to check out and leave so we just ate and left. They were slammed and had one server working it seemed like and no one gave us silverware or checked on us. She was frazzled so we didn't complain other than to say we were dissatisfied and I tipped her anyways because everyone deserves to make a living wage even when management set her up for failure. Definitely not going back! Too many great restaurants in NOLA to wait 2 hours to eat cold food on a Sunday. Do better!

Nice breakfast place. I had the combo with eggs, sausage patties and sourdough pancakes. Don't know if it was the sourdough or something they added on the pancakes. Was not a fan. I'll stick with buttermilk pancakes. My daughter had the Biscuits and gravy. The biscuits were HUGE and the gravy had a nice little kick to it.

I love the cozy atmosphere and whimsical name, but the food is quite underwhelming. I wasn't a fan of the Avocado Toast. I was expecting toast on an artisan bread with a thick layer of avocado and egg. Instead I got a bland sandwich with stiff bread and no sauce. The biscuit was very dense. The best part of the meal was the crispy hashbrown. My husband didn't like his biscuits and gravy. The bacon and eggs fared better. Maybe I ordered the wrong thing? I should have gotten the Special as some Yelpers seemed to enjoy. Since none of the items were a homerun and don't live in the area, this is a one and done for me. I prefer Satsuma instead - tasty vegetarian and vegan options.

I have NEVER experienced something like this! I walked in with a couple friends ready to place a large order, there was no cash register or signage directing us where to order so we waited awkwardly by the door. I then saw a man standing and talking to a table so I waited near him (without interrupting or hovering) to ask him about ordering. Some people from the table noticed me waiting and kinda stared until he turned to look at me. I said, "hi, sorry I didn't see a cash register" he then said "you order from me" and turned back around to his conversation. While my group waited for him to finish the conversation we decided we didn't have the time to wait so we all left. As I walked out I looked back through their window I saw the man that had said he worked there and he looked at me and FLIPPED ME OFF. Not even joking...flipped me off.

I got the Super Bowl, great hearty breakfast bowl. Hubby got the pancakes, with eggs and sausage. We got grits on the side. Portions are good size. Wait was about 45 mins on a Sunday, so not too bad.

Great little spot to have a leisurely breakfast. Food was tasty and definitely made fresh when ordered. Definitely give it a try when you are in the area!

This was my first time here and i was not disappointed. I tried the barbecue shrimp and grits as well as the bat pig. Both were great. I cant wait to go back try everything else. The service was great. Food arrived quickly and my waitress was amazing.

Quaint causal place on a lazy street. Ate breakfast outside and Bill was an excellent host. Food was delicious!

What a wonderful gem. I had the special which was a giant croissant filled spinach, shrimp, tomatoes, scrambled eggs and melted cheese that was covered in rich cajun cream sauce. It was amazing. I had their freshly squeezed orange juice too. It is a small place and you order at the counter which makes splitting checks not so nightmarish. I loved the ambience and the tacky stuff all over the walls. I went on a Friday so there was no wait. I imagine on the weekend this place could be a long wait bc of the size. But I loved it and would love to go back.

This is a must for anyone who enjoys a laid-back start to a day. This small, quaint eatery has standard but yet choice breakfast options as well as vegan options. It was busy for a Monday morning with a lot of surrounding residents coming in for take-out. I ordered the avocado toast and hash brown with coffee. The avocado toast was sourdough bread, topped with tomato and hummus (?). The hash brown was not greasy (thankfully) and had a flavorful texture. The dark coffee was perfect. So...get your butts in to this cool cafe and enjoy a relaxed environment. You deserve it.

Visited this spot for breakfast on Saturday. It was good for a standard American breakfast nothing really blew my mind outside of the eggs and grits. The grits were fantastic! The pancakes reminded me off microwaved pancakes and the sausage was really tough. Limited seating due to covid. Three tables inside and 4 benches outside. So go early or close to closing time to get in and out.

Walked in and was seated right away and in front of the register yet was ignored by servers for 20 minutes while they took orders for people who came in after us and who were sitting outside. We were never even offered a drink

The Shrimp and grits with eggs was absolutely amazing. The sourdough bread was the best I've ever had. We will be back.

This is a local neighborhood eatery, off the beaten path but welcoming. The menu is full of staples with a twist which makes it delightful and delicious. Small dining space indoors and picnic tables with umbrellas outdoors. Outside of the overly browned hash browns being PO-Taaa-toes...as sung by someone in the kitchen just out of view but completely audible, all our dishes met our expectations. We had the avocado toast, the OG Bowl (I was full well beyond lunch time), breakfast tacos, coffee, and apple juice. A great grab and go spot or just in the neighborhood and it's nice enough to eat out side.

Southern hospitality at its finest! And the food was great. Bill was a wonderful server.

Happen to be in Mid City so we went for breakfast. We have visited the location on Prytania. Was surprised to find out that this location is total self serve. Take a menu, decide what you want go to the counter and order. Get you own coffee and refills. The location is small so I get the concept but wanted a little love in the form of service. That being said. The food was good. Was able to sub ham for bacon in their box breakfast. I am one of a few people in this world who doesn't like bacon. Delish biscuits and good coffee. The staff that was working were super friendly. They have a cute area outdoors to eat with plenty of shade

Oh my gosh! This place is so well put together and the food honestly was AMAZING! The customer service was SUPURB... Im always looking for little places go spend my dollars.. I will be a reoccurring customer...

Love the (fairly) recent overhaul of their menu. Try the vegan options-tofu, beans-you won't be disappointed. They roast some awesome garlic for homemade aoli, order a side of it!

Found this restaurant on a website called nola.eater.com, "19 of the Best Breakfast Restaurants in New Orleans." I am so glad I went. It's small; just a few tables inside, plus a few outside. Located in a neighborhood, it was a perfect place for a first-day, introductory breakfast. I had the Breakfast Tacos with a side of verde rice on corn tortillas. Everything was fresh and delicious. The fresh-squeezed orange juice was great, as was the coffee. Friendly service and I didn't need lunch; filled me up for the day. Highly recommended.

This place was very average. I ordered the special of the day which was a grit dish with spinach, Cajun sausage, tomatoes, cheddar cheese, and two eggs cooked to your choice. This was my second time trying grits ever and it tasted decent. I never understood why people like grits but I can see it now, they do go down smooth making it a good "comfort" food for breakfast. They didn't skimp on cheddar cheese but did for the Cajun sausage. Overall I think you will like their grits if you like grits in general. I also ordered a bowl of chicken mushroom soup which was a thick creamy soup similar to the taste of Campbell's version, but with chunky chicken and mushroom in it. Overall this place did not blow my mind nor was I extremely disappointed by it. I wouldn't stop here the next time I visit NOLA. The food also took ridiculously long (about 30 minutes).

This was the first breakfast spot that we tried in NoLa and it was excellent. I tried the Box'd breakfast with grits, croissant egg sandwich, shrimp and sausage special and biscuits with gravy. Croissant sandwich was the best but everything was very tasty. I wanted to grab one of the doughnuts on the way out but we were about to get beignets so I resisted. Ha, I love this town.

Great food and service!! The staff were very friendly and fast. Not a lot of dining tables but good choice.

The staff here are really friendly and helpful on making suggestions. They have daily specials so it's cool to pop in to see what they're offering. I ordered an omelette with fruit. They have crazy special combinations so I recommend you stop by to see what they're offering.

I haven't been to NO since before the damndemic and was quite pleased that the quality hasn't changed a bit. Service excellent but not overly busy when I had brunch this morning( a Thursday ). Sausage gravy was great as was shrimp etoufee will defiantly return before I head back north!!! Am glad they survived the past few years but noticed a lot of places I was coveting on the way down from the mid west have disappeared, I am so glad to find this quaint place is still here. I didn't know WB have 2 other places , uptown and French quarter!! Now I'll have to try those soon too!!

So glad we decided to stop by and eat here! The food is delicious!!! We got breakfast sandwiches. I forget the names of them but they were amazing. Also the hash was tasty! I've never had potatoes that way!! The employees are friendly and helpful! I would highly recommend and glad we stopped by here. :)

This is my absolute favorite spot for breakfast and brunch. Stumbled upon this neighborhood fave several years ago and it never disappoints. The owner and staff are always cheery and they have the best grits in town. All breads are made in-house and I hear they make their own breakfast sausage too. Everything is always super fresh and they plate their dishes well. If you're there, you have to try their fresh squeezed orange juice. The BLT (they change the name occasionally) is made with the most delicious sourdough bread. My little neighborhood hole in the wall is about as tasty as it gets!

This place was a bit pricey for me to frequent for breakfast but everything I ate and drink was soooooo worth every penny! It was my first time visiting! I thought the people were super nice. I'm always quite indecisive but the guy who took my order was very knowledgeable and was very helpful with my decision making process. I ordered the special pictured. I really want to learn how to make it so i can eat it everyday!! It was so good. I also had fresh orange juice. I literally slurped every last drop. Best drink I've ever had ... ever! Everything I ate was So fresh and so tasty! What are you waiting for? Go already!!