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View RestaurantWilla Jean
This New Orleans culinary gem, celebrated with a 4.5-star rating, offers a delightful experience for breakfast and beyond. Diners consistently praise the warm, inviting atmosphere, noting its spacious and clean setting, which is further enhanced by a tempting bakery section. While the menu features well-executed dishes like avocado toast and crab omelets, the true star for many is the exceptional biscuit – a flaky, buttery masterpiece. Beyond the food, the restaurant provides outdoor seating, serves cocktails, and is well-suited for group gatherings, with reservations accepted. It's a place that captures the vibrant spirit of the city through its flavorful offerings and pleasant ambiance.
American•$$•4.5(4,138)•New Orleans
This New Orleans culinary gem, celebrated with a 4.5-star rating, offers a delightful experience for breakfast and beyond. Diners consistently praise the warm, inviting atmosphere, noting its spacious and clean setting, which is further enhanced by a tempting bakery section. While the menu features well-executed dishes like avocado toast and crab omelets, the true star for many is the exceptional biscuit – a flaky, buttery masterpiece. Beyond the food, the restaurant provides outdoor seating, serves cocktails, and is well-suited for group gatherings, with reservations accepted. It's a place that captures the vibrant spirit of the city through its flavorful offerings and pleasant ambiance.
About Willa Jean
This New Orleans culinary gem, celebrated with a 4.5-star rating, offers a delightful experience for breakfast and beyond. Diners consistently praise the warm, inviting atmosphere, noting its spacious and clean setting, which is further enhanced by a tempting bakery section. While the menu features well-executed dishes like avocado toast and crab omelets, the true star for many is the exceptional biscuit – a flaky, buttery masterpiece. Beyond the food, the restaurant provides outdoor seating, serves cocktails, and is well-suited for group gatherings, with reservations accepted. It's a place that captures the vibrant spirit of the city through its flavorful offerings and pleasant ambiance.
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Restaurant Analysis
Restaurant Characteristics
Formula-Based Analysis
This restaurant has been analyzed using our formula-based system to help you understand its key features and match it with your dining preferences.
💰Price Range
Moderate
Price Range (Moderate)
Moderate pricing ($$) - Mid-range restaurants with good value
🕐Meal Time
breakfast
Meal Time (breakfast)
This restaurant primarily serves breakfast. Based on opening hours.
👥Group Size
Groups Welcome
Group Size (Groups Welcome)
Welcomes large groups and families. Great for group dining.
🎭Atmosphere
Outdoor
Atmosphere (Outdoor)
Al fresco dining with outdoor seating
🍽️Dining Style
Flexible
Dining Style (Flexible)
Flexible options. Reservations available but not required.
✨Features & Amenities
Outdoor Seating
Cocktails
Beer
Wine
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Features & Amenities
This restaurant offers: Outdoor Seating, Cocktails, Beer, Wine, Coffee, Family Friendly, Groups Welcome, Reservations
Why Travelers Love Willa Jean
Sourced from recent guest feedback and verified reviews.
4.5 / 5.0(4,138 reviews)
Willa Jean in New Orleans is a very nice breakfast spot with a spacious, clean, and inviting atmosphere. I loved the bakery section and the overall vibes of the restaurant. The food was good — I tried the avocado toast and the crab omelet, both of which were enjoyable. The standout for me was the biscuit: perfectly flaky, buttery, and delicious, easily a 10/10. That said, while everything was solid, it wasn’t quite as mind-blowing as I expected based on all the hype. The avocado toast and omelet were tasty but didn’t leave a lasting impression. Overall, it’s a great spot for breakfast with quality food and a lovely atmosphere, but I wouldn’t necessarily call it a must-visit on a New Orleans trip. Willa Jean is definitely a new favorite. We went for breakfast while visiting N.O. and everything was amazing. We ordered the waffle, the hangover bowl, and the fried chicken sandwich, and all of it was so flavorful. The vibe is bright and welcoming and the staff was super friendly. If you’re in town and looking for a great breakfast or brunch spot, this place is a must. Already looking forward to coming back next trip. The food here was so good! I went to Willa Jean for Sunday brunch while visiting New Orleans and it was a 10/10 experience. It’s no wonder that this place always has a bit of a wait time. The staff were friendly and professional, they didn’t make any fuss when we needed to exchange a menu item. Food was so fresh and tasty. Everything that we tried tasted fantastic. I can’t wait to go back. There’s no reservations but you can join the waitlist through their website. I would recommend checking the wait time before you head there so that you don’t have to wait too long to be seated.
Find the Restaurant
Where to Find Them
611 O'Keefe Ave, New Orleans, LA 70113, USA
+1 (504) 509-7334
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Opening Hours
Open Now
Monday7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Saturday7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Sunday7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Recent Reviews
Chloe
October 24, 2025
Willa Jean in New Orleans is a very nice breakfast spot with a spacious, clean, and inviting atmosphere. I loved the bakery section and the overall vibes of the restaurant. The food was good — I tried the avocado toast and the crab omelet, both of which were enjoyable. The standout for me was the biscuit: perfectly flaky, buttery, and delicious, easily a 10/10. That said, while everything was solid, it wasn’t quite as mind-blowing as I expected based on all the hype. The avocado toast and omelet were tasty but didn’t leave a lasting impression. Overall, it’s a great spot for breakfast with quality food and a lovely atmosphere, but I wouldn’t necessarily call it a must-visit on a New Orleans trip.
Ayannah A.
November 6, 2025
Willa Jean is definitely a new favorite. We went for breakfast while visiting N.O. and everything was amazing. We ordered the waffle, the hangover bowl, and the fried chicken sandwich, and all of it was so flavorful. The vibe is bright and welcoming and the staff was super friendly. If you’re in town and looking for a great breakfast or brunch spot, this place is a must. Already looking forward to coming back next trip.
Kemi B.
October 9, 2025
The food here was so good! I went to Willa Jean for Sunday brunch while visiting New Orleans and it was a 10/10 experience. It’s no wonder that this place always has a bit of a wait time. The staff were friendly and professional, they didn’t make any fuss when we needed to exchange a menu item. Food was so fresh and tasty. Everything that we tried tasted fantastic. I can’t wait to go back. There’s no reservations but you can join the waitlist through their website. I would recommend checking the wait time before you head there so that you don’t have to wait too long to be seated.
Andrew M.
October 25, 2025
What a fun experience. After a short wait, we made it to our table. The service was prompt and friendly, and the coffees were on the table in no time. Orders were taken, and food arrived in without much of a wait. The others in the group loved their meals and the chicken and waffles were really great. I struggled with the marshmallows melted on the dish and tried to get around them a bit. The chicken was juicy and the batter really lovely, and the waffle was well toasted with pecans and honey. Nothing much to say that was negative. The dining room is very large, and when it is full, as it often is, it gets loud. But that would be the only critique we could make. Parking, if you need it, is challenging. 4 stars, which, using my definition, means “good place, good value”. So, really check it out when you are in town. There are many great-looking dishes on the menu, and I will be back.
Jeanne A.
November 11, 2025
John was a terrific waiter, very friendly and helpful. The biscuits are different and delicious. The crab omelet scrumptious. The goodies/hummingbird cake up front are delicious and huge, actually, everything was a sizeable portion. The atmosphere was like a workday lunch place. The prices were good especially considering it's a CBD downtown spot. Loved it
What to Expect
Features and amenities that make Willa Jean special
Outdoor Seating
Cocktails
Beer
Wine
Coffee
Family Friendly
Groups Welcome
Reservations
Practical Information
Everything you need to know before you visit
Payment Options
Credit Cards
Debit Cards
NFC/Contactless
Parking
Paid Parking Lot
Paid Street Parking
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible Entrance
Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Wheelchair Accessible Seating
Wheelchair Accessible Parking
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