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Willa Jean, New Orleans, LA

Willa Jean

4.7
4.7
1988 Reviews
$30 and under
Southern
Willa Jean is a southern bakery restaurant that adds a modern and elegant touch to the iconic, southern food we all know and love. It's the perfect spot for a coffee and a breakfast pastry to-go as well as a relaxed meal with friends and family. Located in the Central Business District in downtown New Orleans. 

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 95 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Southern, Comfort Food, American

  • Hours of operation

    Daily 7:00 am–3:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (504) 509-7334

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive chef

    Chef Kelly Fields

  • Private party contact

    cbradley@beshrestaurantgroup.com: (504) 323-7707 ext. 351

  • Neighborhood

    Central Business District

  • Cross street

    O'Keefe & Girod

  • Parking details

    There is street parking available as well as many pay-to-park lots within walking distance.

  • Additional

    Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Great for brunch

  • New Orleans

    Great for brunch

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Overall good. Only reason not a 5 is coffee was a bit sour and the biscuits were solid but not fabulous.
  2. aquarium

    Denver

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Unique and fantastic meals. Make a reservation… they get busy quickly.
  3. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Exceptional food, fabulous service.
  4. KAaa

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    Best biscuits
  5. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Perfect for breakfast and lunch. Great service and staff. Nice walk from the French quarters. Sits in between the French quarter and city district.
  6. XeniaA

    Orange County

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 24, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Great place! Love the food. My 3rd Time coming here and love it everytime.
  7. BrendanL

    London

    10 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on March 21, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Smoked salmon plate was really nice healthy option! Recommend.
  8. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    9 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on March 20, 2023

    overall3food3service1ambience3
    Server was extremely odd. Food was good. Nothing over the top.
  9. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous brunch! Service and food were wonderful. We’ll definitely be back.
  10. Dramaqueen

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Amazing food! This is the only place I order scrambled eggs, they come out perfect every time! The biscuit is unlike any other, soft and light inside with the most delightfully crisp crust. Be sure to order extra butter and jam, those biscuits are huge. If you are a cookies and milk kind of person, don’t miss their chocolate chip cookie and milk dessert dish. The cookie is to die for, the milk is sweet and perhaps has a touch of vanilla and the single beater filled with cookie dough is such a clever touch!

    Willa JeanResponded on March 22, 2023We are so pleased that you enjoyed your recent experience at Willa Jean. We love the cookies and milk too! We hope to see you again soon!

  11. PhillB

    Key West

    34 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Food was very good and service was excellent. Really enjoyed our brunch at Willa Jean. Banana bread was fantastic!
  12. Goodness

    Cincinnati

    75 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    75 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience3
    Great biscuits and sausage gravy. The smoked salmon plate had very fresh ingredients and was a large portion. The service was good and the ambiance fine for a brunch spot. I don't think there was anything that was a WOW factor, but it's definitely worth trying.
  13. TreciaM

    Atlanta Metro

    33 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very good food. Be ready for big portions. I liked it. Will return the next time I am in town
  14. AprilK

    Charleston

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was a fantastic restaurant for breakfast or brunch in New Orleans. Loved the beauty of it and the staff was fantastic. The food was amazing!
  15. asean

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great breakfast brunch spot. Gets busy so go with reservations. The shrimp and grits with ettouffe gravy was incredible.
  16. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great breakfast as we head out of town. Biscuits are very hardy.
  17. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was terrific
  18. RinaP

    Orange County

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food, drinks and service.
  19. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Service was lovely. Food was Authenic and delicious.
  20. OpenTable Diner

    San Antonio

    5 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 13, 2023

    overall4food5service2ambience4
    The hostesses were obviously both in a mood that effected the initial feel for the restaurant- very rude, no hello, no smile, acted annoyed that people were at the restaurant then the girl who took us to our table literally walked us over and just pointed at it - no words just a glare of annoyance. This restaurant needs to hire hostesses that want to be there! Once seated our waitress was pleasant and the food was outstanding.
  21. KateL

    Memphis/West TN

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Great food, nice space. A little antiseptic, but lovely just the same.
  22. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Excellent service for a late lunch! Greeted and seated with smiles. Our reservation through the app was for 3, we found out upon arrival they closed at 3. We did arrive about 25 minutes early. We never felt rushed. The cornbread appetizer was our favorite! Our server, Lourdes was kind, attentive and knowledgeable. Already looking forward to returning to try other menu items that sounded delicious.
  23. OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    The cornbread was life-changing! The biscuits were very good too. The fried chicken was greasy and the breading was sliding off, and the banana pudding was fine but not exciting. We were so excited about the chocolate chip cookies, but they were under-baked and looked like they had been put in the oven while the butter was warm.
  24. DebieS

    New York Area

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on March 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Lovely waitress. Food was good. Desserts looked amazing!
  25. Cassidy

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great vibe, great food. The griddled banana bread & fried chicken biscuit were to die for!
  26. Foodies

    Philadelphia

    78 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    78 reviews

    Dined on March 2, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience4
    The service was just too slow- even though it did seem like there were enough staff, but the food an environment made up for the lack of service.
  27. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It has always been a great experience , I haven’t had a bad meal or experience at all !
  28. JessicaB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience4
    A great lunch spot downtown! I had friends in town unexpectedly and we had no problem getting a table and enjoying ourselves. A little noisy, so if you are hard of hearing, keep this in mind!
  29. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was amazing
  30. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 23, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Great breakfast spot. Biscuits are on point and drinks are great. Come early or make reservations.
  31. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    This was my third trip and they didn’t disappoint. Their name is a little misleading, making you expect a classic, old, New Orleans mainstay when in fact this is a fairly new, industrial, corporate restaurant. BUT their food is on point!!!! Delicious classics as well as innovative takes. The staff is great and their biscuits are the best in New Orelans. I go to New Orleans at least 2-4 times per year and I always make it a point to have a breakfast or brunch there. Please try!
  32. Kristine

    New York Area

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 22, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience4
    We love this place and every time we visit we make a second reservation before we leave. Must have the cornbread, any of the biscuits are amazing, only thing I’d skip is the potatoes/hash browns - wanted to love them, but they were rather plain even with the curds, gravy and bacon :( I recall the poutine being more of a stand out but this seems to have replaced it.
  33. RobertS

    Exclusive

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Stunning coffee, great additional beverage offerings (alcohol and non-alcohol) amazing baked goods and fantastic food overall. Service was also fabulous.
  34. MarkS

    Phoenix

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food!!! Our server took great care to get us in and out in time to return to our meetings! Highly recommend the food.
  35. AimeeB

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Are there 2x while visiting NOLA- amazing breakfast and brunch
  36. DedeL

    Mississippi

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of our New Orleans favorites. The bakery is divine.
  37. EmelinC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was amazing. The biscuits were really good. Service was great!!!
  38. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    7 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall1food3service1ambience3
    Hostess was rude and lazy. Everyone super nice and was working hard. She could not be
  39. JoAnneJ

    Houston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    It was OVER THE TOP delicious!
  40. OpenTable Diner

    Fort Lauderdale

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    There is nothing on the menu that will disappoint. We ordered the cornbread, home fries, fried chicken biscuit and WJ Breakfast for food and the 9-2-9 , Rosemary Paloma for Drinks! Amazing Staff and Atmosphere :)

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You can order delivery directly from Willa Jean using the Order Online button. Willa Jean also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (504) 509-7334.

Willa Jean is rated 4.7 stars by 1988 OpenTable diners.

Willa Jean does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 95 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Other options

  • Order online
Google Map for Willa Jean

611 O'Keefe Ave, New Orleans, LA 70113

Additional information

  • Cross street

    O'Keefe & Girod

  • Neighborhood

    Central Business District

  • Hours of operation

    Daily 7:00 am–3:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Southern, Comfort Food, American

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    There is street parking available as well as many pay-to-park lots within walking distance.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Chef Kelly Fields

  • Additional

    Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (504) 509-7334

  • Private party contact

    cbradley@beshrestaurantgroup.com: (504) 323-7707 ext. 351

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