A cute but tiny breakfast place a few streets off Magazine. They serve spherical Danish pancakes called abbelskevers. Underratedly one of the best omelets in the city. A simple menu, but they make their few selections well. There is usually a long wait, but you can book a table in advance via the “No Wait” feature on Yelp.

This very famous New Orleans diner in the Uptown area is perfect for hangover food. Offering one of the least healthy meals you can get in New Orleans, the classic diner sports a snake-like countertop that winds back and forth and displays the full kitchen. People rave about it because of the Southern hospitality, and the chefs put on a show while you wait for your food. Also excellent for late-night munchies, it is open until 2 AM most nights. For any of you that are American Horror Story fans, a scene from Coven was shot in this fine establishment.

This unique eatery always has a long wait, but it is worth it. The menu features Good Cat items (healthy) and Bad Cat items (deliciously caloric). Naturally, I recommend more stuff on the Bad Cat section. My two favorite things are the Blue Crab Scramble, Vegan Quesadilla, and the Vegan Rancheros made, not Vegan. This place is also very accommodating for people with dietary restrictions. However, the potatoes are the best part of any dish they serve. Fucking incredible.

I have probably been to Satsuma one hundred times. This healthy(ish) Uptown restaurant is within walking distance from Tulane’s campus and is an absolute goldmine (in addition to several other locations.) Tulane students are bound to run into people they know. While I have only been to the Uptown location, the restaurant has opened several other places around the city since my freshman year. One of my favorite things to order is the daily special scramble that comes with toast (or a fantastic biscuit to remedy a hangover). Other favorites include the steak and cheese sandwich, the Mexican breakfast plate, and freshly squeezed juices.

If you are in the mood for something off the beaten path and somewhat experimental, this is the place to go. It is a very kitschy looking restaurant with an obscure menu. It is a project of a famous New Orleans restaurant called Turkey and the Wolf. I put it on the list because it is worth it for the “Gram,” but not my favorite meal, to be honest. The establishment aims to channel childhood nostalgia, and an old diner feels with funky features. For example, the order numbers for each table are trophies you’d get from a child’s soccer season. The food follows this trend, and some people swear by it. Molly’s is famous for its Grand Slam McMuffin and Labneh Salad and Zaatar Focaccia.

A classic health-conscious destination to suit your various dietary needs. The Daily Beet provides a perfect balance of options to satisfy a post-workout or hangover craving. The restaurant initially had a counter in St. Roch but has since opened its own location in CBD and, more recently, on Magazine Street. They serve a variety of bowls as well as a classic avocado toast and acai bowl. Also, open for lunch.

This classic kitschy Jewish deli transports you back to the New York City streets. Bagels are shipped from New York and are easily the best in town. Their sandwiches are exquisite as well, and I enjoy the Rachel sandwich or the Sam sandwich. Both of which are owner Dan Stein’s, take on pastrami and corned beef delicacies respectably. There is usually a very long line, but it is worth waiting for!

An authentic New Orleans experience, when you think about New Orleans soul food, this is the first place that should come to mind. It claims to serve the best ham in the world. If you order the ham, it comes with three sides, and you may be full for a week afterward. The restaurant is enormous, but there still may be a line. It typically goes by pretty fast.