Ruby Slipper Cafe, Southern breakfast restaurant in Central Business District, New Orleans, United States
Ruby Slipper Cafe is a breakfast restaurant in the Central Business District specializing in Southern-style morning dishes and creative egg benedikt variations. The dining spaces feature vintage decor and retro details while serving meals prepared with ingredients sourced from the region.
The restaurant opened in 2008 and grew from a single location to multiple branches throughout Louisiana. This expansion reflects growing popularity of the concept across the state.
The name references a fairy tale and the retro decor creates a playful, nostalgic feeling throughout the space. Visitors experience this whimsical design while eating dishes that connect to New Orleans' long tradition of creative breakfast cooking.
The cafe serves breakfast and brunch daily with options for different diets including gluten-free and vegetarian choices. Visitors should arrive early as seating fills quickly during peak morning hours.
The kitchen bakes roughly 40,000 fresh biscuits each week and serves them with house-made cane syrup butter. These fresh-baked items are central to the menu and a reason many guests return repeatedly.
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