
Bearcat CBD is an expansion upon our original Uptown location. We offer breakfast and lunch menus, comprised of locally sourced and seasonal ingredients. Our goal is to provide options for ALL dietary preferences and restrictions. Our menu features a Good Cat section, which offers lighter fare, and a Bad Cat section that features heartier, more indulgent dishes. We always maintain a variety of Vegetarian, Vegan, Paleo, and Gluten-Free choices amongst our selections. We have a curated selection of sustainably-sourced coffee from Panther Coffee, a diverse array of specialty teas, and a line of house-made bottled beverages. We feature a full-service bar program.
Warehouse-chic restaurant popular for breakfast and brunch.
Hours
| Tuesday | 8 AM–2 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–2 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–2 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–2 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–3 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–3 PM |
| Monday | Closed |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 845 Carondelet St, New Orleans, LA 70130
Phone: (504) 766-7399
Website: https://bearcat845.com/
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Reviews
That said, the atmosphere and service left a bit to be desired. The restaurant is very casual, bright, and energetic, but it can feel cramped and extremely loud, especially as it gets busy. The service wasn’t particularly attentive; for example, napkins had to be requested more than once, and our latte took a long time to arrive.
We arrived around 8:45 a.m. on a Sunday and were lucky to get a table immediately. Shortly after, a line formed out the door. If we had had to wait, I might have found the experience frustrating.
Overall, the food is excellent, but the combination of slow service, limited space, and the potential wait makes it a spot I probably wouldn’t return to regularly. Still, for a brunch lover who gets there early, it’s definitely worth trying.
For drinks, I ordered an espresso martini. It was good, but it could’ve used some Baileys. My parents ordered Irish coffees, but unfortunately they weren’t hot at all — more like room temperature. When my dad mentioned he didn’t like his because of that, our server seemed irritated.
We arrived and checked in at 10:20 and didn’t get seated until around 11:25, which was a long wait. After ordering our food, it took about 35–40 minutes to come out.
Food-wise, shoutout to the cooks because most of it was delicious. I ordered the hot chicken plate — no major complaints, though the potatoes were cold (still flavorful). My dad ordered the lobster meal and really enjoyed it. My mom got the crab scramble, which I personally wouldn’t recommend. It was very fishy, and when I tried a bite, there was actually a shell in it.
When we mentioned this to the waitress (about 10 minutes after our food arrived), she seemed visibly fed up with us, which was disappointing.
Overall, the food is definitely good, but the service could use improvement. They also charge a 20% service fee for parties over two, plus a 3% health fee, totaling 23%. Personally, I feel like when restaurants do this, some servers may not be as attentive since the tip is automatic.
The experience was okay — great food, but the service really affected the overall vibe.
I ordered the steak and eggs – I requested soft scrambled and received well done, but the flavor was good. The steak was just OK but not disappointing. The side of home fries were a bit spicier than I prefer.
My boyfriend ordered the scallop & grits, which was a highlight. I was stopping myself from eating off his plate every couple of minutes.
I don’t think the drinks were worth it (we tried two different ones – a coffee cocktail and another). Both left much to be desired.
Our server was incredibly rude and unprofessional. She barely came to our table and actively avoided us after we raised concerns. The bartender was also inconsistent—drinks were made differently each time, with no consistency at all.
When we spoke to the manager about the poor service, they refused to remove the automatic 20% gratuity, despite us explaining that we did not receive proper service. The issue was never about the money—it was about being forced to pay for a level of service that we simply did not receive.
What made this situation even more uncomfortable was how we were treated overall. The server ignored Black customers entirely and was rude to the ones she did interact with. To make matters worse, additional charges were added after we asked for the bill—charges that were not listed on the menu.
This was my first time ever leaving a review, but the experience was bad enough that I felt it needed to be shared. Great food does not excuse poor, disrespectful service and questionable billing practices.