The Ruby Slipper Cafe – American
This lively brunch destination radiates Southern charm, inviting guests into a bustling space where the aroma of smoky pig-candy bacon and freshly griddled biscuits fills the air. The kitchen reimagines morning classics with indulgent flair, from the rich, savory depths of slow-cooked cochon de lait atop poached eggs to the whimsical sweetness of warm, sugar-dusted cranberry beignets. Every plate serves as a soulful tribute to New Orleans’ culinary heritage, turning a simple meal into a spirited celebration of bold flavors and hospitality.
2001 Burgundy Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70117 https://rubybrunch.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $$
Dietary options: high-protein, nut-free, gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian, vegan, kosher, halal, keto, low-carb, sugar-free, pescatarian, plant-based, mediterranean, whole30, paleo, heart-healthy, low-sodium, low-fat, diabetic, high-fiber, anti-inflammatory, weight-watchers, dash-sodium-reduced, clean-eating, low-cholesterol, atkins, south-beach, raw-food, volumetrics, tlc, detox, alkaline, aip, carnivore, low-fodmap, lectin-free, mayo-clinic, pegan, candida, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Friday
- 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM
- Saturday - Sunday
- 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its well-seasoned dishes and perfect portion sizes, guests consistently praise the flavorful menu and memorable dining experience. Reviewers highlight the helpful and knowledgeable service that ensures a seamless visit, noting that the inviting ambiance makes it an ideal spot for a special dinner.
Menu
- Fried Green Tomatoes: Fried green tomatoes topped with lettuce, remoulade, red tomatoes and bacon-onion jam Dietary tags: Nut-Free
- Loaded Tots: Tots topped with apple-braised pork debris, pork tasso cream sauce and chives Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Pig-Candy Bacon Bites: Applewood-smoked bacon bites with candy glaze Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Lectin-Free
- White Chocolate Cranberry Beignets: New Orleans Style beignets with white chocolate cheesecake, crystallized macerated cranberries, orange curd, and whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- French Toast Bites: Brioche French toast bites, fried and tossed in cinnamon sugar and served with cream cheese icing & praline sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Chicken St. Charles: Fried chicken breast served over a buttermilk biscuit, topped with two poached eggs, finished with a pork tasso cream sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Eggs Cochon: Slow-cooked, apple-braised pork served over a buttermilk biscuit, topped with two poached eggs, finished with hollandaise Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Eggs Blackstone The O.G: Applewood-smoked bacon and grilled tomato served over a buttermilk biscuit, topped with two poached eggs, finished with hollandaise, served with a side salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Bayou Shrimp: Gulf shrimp sautéed with pork tasso and Creole tomato sauce served over two poached eggs, fried green tomatoes and a buttermilk biscuit Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- One Tomato, Two Tomato: Fried green tomato and grilled red tomato served over a buttermilk biscuit, topped with two poached eggs and hollandaise, served with a side salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Biscuits & Gravy: Buttermilk biscuits covered in country sausage gravy served with two eggs any style, and Applewood-smoked bacon Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Migas: A Tex-Mex egg scramble with pico de gallo, spicy chorizo sausage over crispy tortilla strips, topped with chipotle sour cream, pico de gallo, pepper jack, and cilantro served with a side of avocado Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Shrimp & Grits: Gulf shrimp sautéed with pork tasso, bell pepper, red onion, beer & rosemary-butter reduction, over creamy stone-ground grits served with a buttermilk biscuit Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Sweet Heat Chicken & French Toast Bites: Fried chicken and fresh strawberries tossed in hot honey glaze over French toast bites Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- The Trifecta: Taste of Ruby featuring our signature egg benedicts: Cochon, Chicken St. Charles and Bayou Shrimp Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- White Chocolate Bread Pudding Pancakes: Filled with white chocolate bread pudding and cinnamon sugar topped with white chocolate whiskey sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Cinnamon Swirl Pancakes: Filled with cinnamon & sugar and topped with cream cheese icing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Classic Buttermilk Pancakes: With cane syrup butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Classic French Toast: Brioche French toast topped with fresh strawberries and cane syrup butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Bananas Foster French Toast: New Orleans-style French toast with rum-flambéed bananas and raisins served with Applewood-smoked bacon Dietary tags: Nut-Free
- Berry Chantilly Stuffed French Toast: Brioche French toast stuffed with almond cheesecake, topped with Chantilly cream, blueberry compote, and macerated strawberries Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Southern Breakfast: Two eggs any style, stone-ground grits, Applewood-smoked bacon, fried green tomato with a buttermilk biscuit Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Gulf Shrimp Omelet: Gulf shrimp, red onion, bell pepper, and cheddar cheese served with creamy stone-ground grits and a buttermilk biscuit Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Breakfast Tacos: Three grilled flour tortillas filled with a scramble of eggs, pico de gallo, pepper jack, chipotle sour cream, and avocado, served with a side of breakfast potatoes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Three Little Pigs Omelet: Applewood-smoked bacon, ham, and sausage with Swiss cheese served with grits and a buttermilk biscuit Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Florentine Omelet: Portobello mushroom, spinach & goat cheese served with a side salad and a buttermilk biscuit Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Spanish Omelet: Chorizo sausage, pico de gallo and pepper jack cheese served with grits and a buttermilk biscuit Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Classic Breakfast Sandwich: Applewood-smoked bacon, scrambled egg, and cheddar served on choice of brioche bun or buttermilk biscuit with breakfast potatoes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Ruby Fried Chicken Sandwich: Crispy fried chicken, housemade roasted red pepper aioli, and pickles on a brioche bun, served with fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Hot Honey Chicken Biscuit: Crispy fried chicken tossed in hot honey glaze on a buttermilk biscuit, served with breakfast potatoes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Southern BLT: Fried green & fresh red tomato, Applewood-smoked bacon, lettuce and mayo on toast, served with fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Smashburger: Two smashed beef patties with cheddar, red onion, lettuce, tomato, pickles, bacon-onion jam, and mayo on a brioche bun, served with fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Cobb Salad: Mixed greens topped with fried chicken breast, pepper jack, sliced red onion, cherry tomatoes, avocado, candied bacon, and hardboiled egg, served with green goddess dressing Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, High-Fiber
- Applewood-Smoked Bacon Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Atkins, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Pork Sausage Links Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Atkins, Carnivore, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Chicken Sausage Patties Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Stone-Ground Grits Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber
- Breakfast Potatoes Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Tater Tots Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
- Buttermilk Biscuit Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Seasonal Fresh Fruit Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Kosher, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Weight-Watchers, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Pegan
- Ruby Mimosa: Sparkling wine, OJ and a splash of pomegranate juice
- Award-Winning Bloody Mary: Spicy housemade mix paired with Fris vodka or Pueblo Viejo 100% agave tequila
- Creamy Vanilla Iced Coffee: French Truck cold brew coffee, vanilla syrup, milk and cream topped with whipped cream and nutmeg
- NOLA-Style Iced Coffee: French Truck cold brew coffee, milk & cream
- Ruby Colada: Natalie’s Beet Orange Juice, cream of coconut, pineapple and fresh lime juice
Frequently Asked Questions about The Ruby Slipper Cafe
- What type of cuisine does this restaurant specialize in?
- The Ruby Slipper Cafe specializes in American cuisine, specifically reimagined Southern brunch classics and dishes inspired by New Orleans’ culinary heritage.
- How many reviews does this restaurant have?
- The provided restaurant data does not specify the exact number of reviews for The Ruby Slipper Cafe.
- What are the main concerns mentioned in customer reviews?
- Customer reviews highlight no specific concerns, instead consistently praising the well-seasoned dishes, perfect portion sizes, and helpful, knowledgeable service.
- Does this restaurant have good options for group dining with mixed dietary needs?
- The restaurant accommodates mixed diets with high-protein, keto, gluten-free, and vegetarian options like pork sausage, Spanish omelets, and cranberry beignets.
- What is the restaurant's atmosphere and style?
- The Ruby Slipper Cafe offers a lively, bustling atmosphere with Southern charm and an inviting ambiance suitable for special occasions.
- What are this restaurant's hours of operation?
- The provided data for The Ruby Slipper Cafe does not include specific information regarding the restaurant's daily hours of operation.
- How does this restaurant compare to others in the same cuisine type?
- This American brunch spot stands out with its 4.0/5 rating, Southern-inspired dishes like Eggs Cochon, and an exceptionally diverse range of dietary options.
- What are the standout dishes based on the menu?
- Standout menu items include Chicken St. Charles, Eggs Cochon, Pig-Candy Bacon Bites, White Chocolate Cranberry Beignets, and Shrimp & Grits.
- Does this restaurant offer good ambiance?
- The restaurant offers a lively, inviting ambiance with Southern charm, making it an ideal spot for a special dinner.
- What type of diner would most enjoy this restaurant?
- Diners seeking a lively Southern brunch experience with indulgent New Orleans-inspired dishes and extensive dietary options would most enjoy this restaurant.