Willa Jean Info
Amenities
Service options
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Outdoor seating
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Curbside pickup
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No-contact delivery
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Delivery
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Takeout
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Dine-in
Highlights
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Fast service
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Great coffee
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Great dessert
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Great tea selection
Popular for
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Breakfast
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Lunch
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Dinner
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Solo dining
Accessibility
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Wheelchair accessible entrance
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Wheelchair accessible parking lot
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Wheelchair accessible restroom
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Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
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Alcohol
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Beer
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Cocktails
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Coffee
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Comfort food
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Happy hour drinks
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Happy hour food
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Hard liquor
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Healthy options
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Organic dishes
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Quick bite
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Small plates
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Vegetarian options
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Wine
Dining options
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Breakfast
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Brunch
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Lunch
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Dinner
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Catering
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Counter service
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Dessert
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Seating
Amenities
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Bar onsite
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Restroom
Atmosphere
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Casual
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Cozy
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Trendy
Crowd
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Family-friendly
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Groups
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LGBTQ+ friendly
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Tourists
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Transgender safespace
Planning
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Usually a wait
Payments
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Credit cards
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Debit cards
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NFC mobile payments
Children
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Good for kids
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High chairs
Parking
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Free street parking
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Paid street parking
Other
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LGBTQ+ friendly
Best WLM Reviews
We had brunch at Willa Jean during our stay for the Eras concert. We knew it had to be good, from the line out the door! The line for take out orders seemed to move quickly, and we were able to find a seat at the bar without a long wait.
The servers at the bar were awesome - warm and welcoming and quick! The vibe was great - they all had bracelets and heart shaped glasses, and were joking around with each other and with customers while still maintaining an efficient service. The restaurant had festive decorations and even a photo op area with props. We noticed Taylor themed cookies in the bakery, and they were playing all Taylor music. It was a great vibe, in an already beautiful restaurant - with exposed brick walls and whisk shaped lights above the bar, so cute!
The food was great - the fried chicken salad with pickled peppers and beets was awesome. Shrimp and grits and their coffee were standouts. But the star of the meal was the biscuit with butter and jam! Best biscuit I've ever had.
Thank you NOLA, for the southern hospitality and fantastic food.
Came to Willa Jean because I had been hearing about it.
The place is nicely decorated. Had a great, cozy atmosphere. Was pretty full when we came.
I ordered me the Fried chicken sandwich which was pretty yummy and the slaw on top added a nice fresh flavor. It wasn’t life changing though, since I’ve had plenty of chicken sandwiches, but still a good go to having been here for the first time.
Definitely a place to try if you’re visiting or are in the area.
We have been coming here for years and the food, service, and atmosphere is always phenomenal! The menu changes every so often so check before you go if you want something you’ve had before.
The green bowl had black eyed peas this time which differed from previous bowls. My mom said it was still great, just different. Egg comes poached, but my mom changed it to fried. This one doesn’t come with chili oil like previous bowls.
The shrimp and grits were delicious! There is a nice kick that I appreciated, but it did initially come at a surprise. After some water, I was ready to devour the rest. I switched the eggs to scrambled. It also comes poached. I added a biscuit which is always the best! I can’t come here and not get a biscuit!
Not pictured is the cookies and milk, and other cookies. The cookies and milk or just chocolate chip cookies, some cookie dough, and vanilla milk. Their Bruto cookie is a new version of the old espresso cookie. This time it’s made with dark chocolate. It was so soft and will be a new favorite!
Highly recommend Willa Jean to anyone in town!
Wow. Best biscuit of my life anywhere, period point blank. I would come back for a biscuit alone.
The service was excellent, food delicious. Don’t skip the crispy zucchini. My dining companion also asked for a vegetarian swap and they didn’t upcharge for swapping in avocado for meat. Most places would!
Absolutely a must if you’re visiting. The place was packed for a Wednesday lunch too.
Amazing food, absolutely gorgeous pastries. This the real deal of New Orleans coffee/breakfast spots. Staff lacks a bit of customer service, no greetings, no thank you, needless to say, waitress had no smiles. Needs to improve.
Came in here before the first Taylor Swift concert, and much like the rest of NOLA, this restaurant went all in with a specialized menu! They had extended hours and were only taking walk-ins, which helped me immensely because I did not make a dinner reservation. The chicken sandwich was amazing, but the customer service at the bar was lacking. I understand they were busy, but the bartender barely spoke a word (or mumbled when he did) or even looked in my direction despite making drinks in front of me the entire time. I felt like an inconvenience, but still left a decent tip due to the great food, and I hope his night got better.
Amazing all around.
I went her per a friends recommendation and it did not disappoint.
The “go Willa, it’s ya birthday” martini was delish!
The “BBQ shrimp toast” was out of this world. The flavor was so tasty. It’s a dish I’ll be thinking about for a while.
The biscuit with fried chicken and Tabasco honey was delish as well!
The “southern coconut cake” was a must try. Very moist and coconutty! The frosting was perfection!
Highly recommend visiting!
Willa Jean is a must if you're visiting New Orleans. It's a diner serving up high-end restaurant caliber Southern fare. We the Shrimp and Grits, Hangover Bowl, biscuits w/ butter & jam, and washed it down with a Bloody Mary. 5s across the board. The biscuit could be the best I've ever had.
Quick Facts About Willa Jean
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Opening Hours
| Monday | 07:00 AM - 03:00 PM |
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| Tuesday | 07:00 AM - 03:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 07:00 AM - 03:00 PM |
| Thursday | 07:00 AM - 03:00 PM |
| Friday | 07:00 AM - 03:00 PM |
| Saturday | 07:00 AM - 03:00 PM |
| Sunday | 07:00 AM - 03:00 PM |
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