Surrey's was one of my last meals in New Orleans.And for my last meals, I knew I wanted to get some shrimp and grits - one of my ultimate favorite meals.This restaurant is known for being fun and funky. Surrey's is an eclectic and funky Cafe and Juice Bar with two convenient locations on historic Magazine Street in New Orleans. Our sweet and savory menu specializes in local food items with a hint of latin flavor.
Surrey’s is by far one of my favorite breakfast places in the country! The atmosphere is very neat! The food is where it is at ! The shrimp and grits are off the hook not to mention the French toast ! Me and my husband never forget to stop here every time we are in NOLA!! If you are looking for a fantastic breakfast you need to make sure to stop here !
We went on a Sunday, so of course it was packed, but they did a great job at getting us seated quickly. It's a very chill and laid back atmosphere, with a creative menu to follow. The food came quickly and was absolutely delicious. The only thing that I would recommend would be to use their fresh juices for MIMOSA's. 😋😋😋 I recommend the Bananas Foster French Toast (share when possible so that you can pick something else wonderful on the menu. I would also recommend the Crab Meat Omelet, Costarican Breakfast, and the Shrimp and Grits.
2eggsovereasywithgrits
+4
been going for years hard to get in these days. i like the crooked floors and beat up chairs. menu appropriate and fresh juices are delicious. waitresses are just what the dr ordered for a place like this
It's a tiny little joint right on Magazine Street (cute) that I accidentally stumbled upon one day. Turned out to be the best grits I have EVER had! Seriously! The BEST! You HAVE to give them a try.
I went here and ordered a breakfast burrito with no bacon and omg I was not disappointed. I ended up splitting the burrito with my boyfriend because it was massive and neither of us could eat a whole one by ourselves. The service was a bit slow, and the venue is a little small, but everyone was super friendly and there was some awesome art on the walls!
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A longtime Garden District favorite – certainly not the sort of place one will find teaming with European Tourists in the French Quarter – Surrey’s Café and Juice Bar is one of those kitschy places with fun decorations and a unique menu where service comes with a smile, the waits sometimes quite long given the limitations of the space, but the experience making it worthwhile.
Located at 1418 Magazine Street and blending in so effortlessly with surrounding homes that it is barely noticed from the sidewalk to passers-by, Surrey’s Café approaches New Orleans classics with a Latin Spin alongside a lengthy menu of seasonal fresh squeezed Juices, the seating somewhat tight yet somehow seeming appropriate as the walls are given splashes of color by vibrant depictions of nearby architecture made by a local artist.
Described a few daily specials by the server, a man circulating to fill both Coffee and Water also providing some advice of his own, it was with tough choices made that three plates were selected while taking a pass on the juices, though the ones that were ordered at neighboring tables did look refreshing with no lack of choices including everything from Orange to Apple, Carrot and Watermelon.
Waiting perhaps ten minutes for food, the quoted time for a two-top approximately twenty minutes at 8:20am on a Monday, suffice it to say that housemade Boudin on a Buttermilk Biscuit with Scrambled Eggs presented a significant upgrade on the typical “breakfast Sandwich” ordered at the Drive-Thru, a moist Pumpkin Pancake thick and rich with Cinnamon also proving to be good despite the lack of pure Maple Syrup while the Creole Cream Cheese stuffed triangles of French Bread were pudding-soft beneath the pan seared exterior and plenty sweetened by the Rum flamed and fruity Sauce.
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I stopped a bit early at Surrey's cafe, another of the 10 or so DDD in the New Orleans area. Surrey's is a breakfast/lunch juice bar. The menu items include some of the standard fare for both meals plus a few choices with a Latin flare.
The place is rustic or run-down depending on what side of the foodie line you stand on. You know what I mean... wobbly tables on an uneven floor with mismatched chairs and confusing art on the wall. That said, the waitstaff was attentive and the dude was quick to recommend a few of his favorites. He talked me into the $11 corned beef hash. The spin was the addition of both boudin and andouille sausage. It was a delicious and hearty portion which I finished off with a few liberal splashes of hot sauce.
In the end, Surrey's is your cookie-cutter hipster breakfast joint characterized by a seemingly necessary shottiness. In this case, there is a Latino flare added...kind of like Corona's as opposed to Cora's. Decent food and a decent vibe providing you go at off-peak times. Otherwise, you'll be waiting a while.
Alright so in my last morning in New Orleans, and I've taken a stroll along Magazine St. to take some shots and then down to Surrey's Cafe & Juice Bar (for a plate of Shrimp & Grits!)
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Ok so, this thing arrives and it's a steaming bowl of Sautéed Louisiana Gulf shrimp smothered in a New Orleans-style BBQ sauce over a bowl of grits. Then garnished with bacon, spring onions and some French bread croutons. Now before you all jump to conclusions here folks, let me remind you that this is not your typical BBQ sauce (which by the way I can think of very few things that would go worse on shrimp. Yuk!). This is Louisiana! And this so called “BBQ sauce” is actually just some Cajun seasonings, S&P, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce and -in a very much French-inspired kinda way- a whole lot of butter!!!
(… the Tabasco is optional… Yeah, right!)
I'll be back!
On the last morning of the trip to New Orleans, Paul and I woke up with such an aggressive food hangover that the thought of another heavy meal made us both a bit squeamish. With no real plans for our last few hours, I googled “juice” and we set off on Magazine Street for a walk in the sunshine. At this point, we were seeking anything green.
The coffee was bad. The food was good. REALLY good. (Especially the biscuit) I got migas with chorizo and breakfast potatoes. My best friend got scrambled eggs and salmon. His looked pretty good. Overall experience I'd give an 8, only because the coffee was the weakest of the weak.
My 4th time here and it's always the same love that. Was a bit crowded but Fridays can be that way. Food was very tasty, had to wait a bit the kitchen was a bit backed up.it is always worth the wait here, not a southern Breakfeast if that's what you looking for more of a Weat Coast flair.
CASH ONLY RESTAURANT. Surrey's Juice Bar was recommended to us by a friends so one day we decided to try it. I ordered a 12 ounce orange, carrot, and apple juice which was delicious. My husband has a juice drink that included kale which he enjoyed. When we got ready to pay we found out it was cash only luckily we had some but I wish we had known going in.
Good food. We enjoyed the local art on the walls. Unfortunately it's cash only. I worry about underreporting income at cash only places. Also, they should fix the broken glass panel on the front that has cardboard.
Best Corned Beef Hash Ever!. Large chunks of corned beef, boudin sausage, andouille, bacon and potatoes topped with a pair of eggs over easy = Best hash ever! Buttermilk biscuits and great coffee as well. The bananas foster french toast was also a hit. Great breakfasts at Surrey's!
Nommm... just.. nomm. Their eggplant flatbread is the most delicious thing i've put in my mouth in my entire twenty-three year existence. it is the absolute best. like, ever. im not joking. this is the best vegetarian/vegan food in nola hands down. maybe the universe.
I love this place!. This place is great for breakfast. Me and my wife try to eat here frequently because its reasonably priced and very close to our apartment.
If you come here, you must try the banana pancake. It is enough to share, and in fact could probably feed a family of three. But seriously, this is the best banana pancake you will ever eat.
To be honest, everything on the menu is great, the coffee, breakfast burritoes, the juice. One of our favorite places
Love it!. Shrimp & grits were very creamy & wonderful. Juice was excellent, husband got grapefruit orange & ginger. I got carrot apple orange beet. His was better, very refreshing. Very fun funky little joint. A must see!
Simply awesome. Shrimp and grits are excellent. Pancakes are perfect, and huge. French toast is scary good. Love this place.
Love the food! Garden district staff isn't as friendly or speedy as the uptown staff. The brunch is amazing I've never had a bad dish. The shrimp & grits is amazing also the boudin cakes & French toast. I wish the staff was friendlier.
The Lox BLT is in my dreams every night. Gorgeous.
This place is wonderful! The juice was delicious and the mushroom gravy on my biscuits was fantastic. My fiancé also loved his Costa Rican breakfast. Can't wait to go back again!
LOVE Surrey's!. PLEASE SURREYS!... put your turkey chilli on the menu not just as an occasional special soup. I beg you, it's amazing!! Love the banana pancake for breakfast, BUT the thing they do best is smoke Turkeys so go with the turkey sandwich!! Great fresh food.
Hidden Jewel. Hesitant to write a review bc the locals don't even want to share with the rest of you. Just lovely.
This is my favorite place for breakfast. Everything here is fresh and delicious. Their juice bar is also amazing.
Boudin wow. Group of guys were in town for the weekend and this was in walking distance. The juice was a great start (apple, kale, ginger, I've been home trying to recreate that blend), but then the meal came. The potatoes were stellar, with a bit of a spice. The best part though was the boudin, I could have eaten that all day, just juicy and flavorful. It was a small place, the staff were friendly, quiet and away from the party. Be aware, cash only, no split checks.
I live next door to this little jewel. Great food and service. I love the good selection of hot sauce, the boudin breakfast, and the shrimp and grits are among the best. I would recommend this place for a quick and casual brunch. Crabmeat omelet is out of this world.
Went for breakfast because it was within walking distance of our hotel. I got bananas foster French toast and my wife got the corned beef hash and the fresh squeezed orange juice. Worth. Every. Penny. The french toast was perfectly cooked and the presentation was way better than I expected. My wife's corned beef was so juicy and tender that I kept stealing bites while she wasn't looking. And the orange juice. I ended up stealing about half of that too, and we were both sad when we finally ran out, it was delicious.
Amazing Breakfast. These folks are wizards. The service was friendly and fast. The coffee was good. We ordered off the specials list. Although they are well known for the banana pancake and bananas foster french toast, we chose to try the boudin, grits, and shrimp and the crab cake eggs Benedict. The flavor of the food was incredible. We were particularly blown away by the seasoning on the shrimp. Be prepared to wait for breakfast, but the wait is well worth it. Best breakfast I have had anywhere.
Creative menu. My wife and I love to wake up early on a Saturday and head to Surrey's. The Banana's foster french toast is out of this world and you can't go wrong with the corned beef hash. I see a lot of negativity towards the staff, but they are generally slammed on the weekend so be patient! The food is worth the wait!
Love this place! Small with a local feel and great brunch. The crabmeat omelette is my fav
Thomas Fitzgerald Dirks
+4.5
Wonderful menu! My wife his Hispanic and from Texas - she says go for the Migas with chorizo. I love to get a juice for any hangover. Breakfast specials are a favorite. Hogshead Benedict is wonderful. Their sausage isn't Jimmy Deans, it's a wonder where they get it. I think they buy it somewhere local or make it themselves. Such a perfect flavor of sage.
Very good! My husband and I tried the shrimp and grits and the stuffed French toast!!! EMACULATE!!!
Best breakfast in Nola hands down!
The food was 2 die for. I ate stuffed French toast and my BFF had shrimp and grits and they both blew our minds, we will most def b back
Surreal Breakfast and Juices!. It's a small cozy breakfast joint down Magazine St. We had the Montana Plate (Two eggs, biscuit w/ sausage gravy, ham, bacon and sausage with hash browns or grits) and the Crab Meat Omelette (Stuffed with avocado and Brie cheese, topped with a creamy lump crab sauce, served with toast or biscuit). Everything was delicious.. we cleaned our plates and left very satisfied. The service was good, she took care of everything we needed, left us alone and brought us our food in a prompt manner.
They don't need my validation judging by all of the other reviews referencing their Food Network Spot. I haven't seen it and it doesn't matter to me, what does matter is the food! And that speaks for itself. I went here on a friend's recommendation and lets just say I was happy that I did!!
Best Breakfast in NOLA? I think so..
Food and coffee was really good!!! I didn't try the juice this time, but I def will next time! It felt really homey and warm.. love the local art for sale on the walls... all around Thumbs up!!! Service was good too but I felt like I had 3 servers!
My Spot. This is my weekend brunch spot, although you can't get in at a normal time. I always go at 2:00 and I can walk straight in and get a table.
Don't go to the one Uptown - it has the same menu, but I have had numerous bad meals there. The lower garden district location is way better.
Breakfast > Lunch. My friend and I came here during lunchtime. Surrey's cafe appeared on food network so we decided to give it a try. We parked across the street. The decor was New Orleans themed. Alot of New Orleans type house decor hung on the wall everywhere and the table covering was the jazz fest map. I like it!
We ordered:
Smoked chicken crest: I got the lunch combo. The gumbo was a little salty, the mango dressing for the salad was good, and the sandwich was okay, nothing amazing. The chicken wasn't tender.
Shrimp & grits: I tried my friend's meal and it was delish! Definitely trying their breakfast menu next time.
The only bad thing I would say is that it closes too early!
Ok, but not worth a wait. I like Surrey's but never have understood the wait.
The juices are good, but overpriced. The food is simple and well made, but nothing special.
Ate there twice in three days!. It's tough to find vegetarian food in new orleans, but surrey's is there for you with consistently delicious and fresh veg fare. must eat: biscuits with mushroom gravy. to die for.
Shrimp and grits are perfect.
Great breakfast. I had the strawberry cream cheese french toast with chocolate drizzle, what a great start to the day. The house made bagel was amazing and the lox were fresh and full of flavor.
I think the $4 gravy is worth it! I enjoyed everything I had.
Inexpensive and best breakfast in new Orleans by far, it's a must try!
Uuummm! I had the corned beef and hash! It was very good. The restaurant has that typical laid back magazine street feel. A bit pricey and they only accept cash but definitely worth return visit!
YUM YUM. As a local, this is my favorite weekend spot! No matter how long the wait is, it is worth it! The fresh juices are fabulous as well as the service! My absolute favorite is the Pain Perdu! Don't leave New Orleans without giving this gem a shot!
Best corned beef hash on earth! Fresh OJ. And the grits are to die for.
Great juice, great migas!. Would eat againnn anad agaiinn
Amazing on all accounts. Fresh food with a creative, southern twist on the menu. Very reasonably priced with friendly staff. I cant say enough good things about this place!! Get the banana pancake!
Fresh, good food. Definitely off the beaten path, you'll need to drive to this joint on Magazine Street. Surrey's is located under a house in a residential district across the street from a school and among the gorgeous houses of the Garden District. This place is a small locally-loved hippy place serving super fresh dishes and juices. Be sure to try out the Boudin Breakfast Biscuit with spicy hash browns and the Costa Rican Breakfast with black beans and boudin!
I could SCREAM with delight. I had the banana foster french toast and it was amazing. Exactly what I was wanting and more than hit the spot. Probably enough food to share with somebody else but who'd want to. The wait staff was super friendly and efficent. Went on a Mon morning so it was quick and peaceful. Definately recommending to everybody.
Friendly fast service! .... This is a routine stop for my husband and me when we're in New Orleans. Friendly, fast service- even during Mardi Gras! Great stick-to-your-ribs breakfast!!! Lovely options for the "lite" eaters too- homemade bagels, biscuits and the banana pancake is awesome! The servers are always SO nice and the atmosphere is comfortable, casual and homey. Cash only! But, there's an ATM inside. Enjoy!
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Worth it. I have mixed feelings on whether I should wait over 15 minutes to be seated for breakfast. Some places draw a crowd over nostalgia and atmosphere over food *cough-camelliagrill-cough*. I'm guilty of doing it myself.
So, when we walked up yesterday morning to a 25-30 minute wait, and people lining the sidewalk and ares across the street, I knew we were taking a gamble.
The first thing that caught my eye when we sat down was that they have an extra menu at the table, filled with items. Maybe I'm wrong, but I always feel like that means a restaurant has expanded on successful plates.
Anyway, I got some dish I can't remember the name of, but it consisted of a bagel sliced in half - the bagels are made fresh at Surrey's - and a fried egg in the hole, topped with cheddar cheese. On side were twice baked hashbrowns, which were not really hashbrowns at all, more like new potatoes with cheddar, bacon, sour cream and chives on top.
The bagel was seriously one of the best I've ever had, the egg was perfect and the hashbrowns were an explosion of awesome in my mouth.
My girlfriend had the breakfast burrito - with chicken instead of bacon (no pork), with grits on the side. Sometimes, the onions and green peppers aren't cooked thoroughly, but not the case here - perfect inside! The grits were very delicious as well, not sticky at all. I can't wait to go back, which is more than I can say for most breakfast spots I try out.
Love this place. The biscuits and gravy are delicious!!! The staff are very nice and upbeat. Highly recommended.
Awesome. Love this place! Totally worth the wait. Migas is my favorite. Coffee is strong and juice is fresh!
Delicious Birthday Breakfast. We went here for my husband's birthday. First, the menu was so interesting, each time I read a new item I had a harder time deciding. I finally decided on the shrimp and grits and the egg plate. My husband had the Bagel and lox plate. Everything was delicious. Of course we shared everything and I really enjoyed the house cured salmon on the home made bagel with capers and cream cheese. the shrimp abd grits was excellent! There was an abundant amount of shrimp, just the right amount of spice and the grits were deliciously creamy! The lime-ade was exactly how lime-ade should taste, tart (many places call a glass of sugar water lemonade or lime-ade.) The service was excellent. My coffee and water stayed full. We will definitely be returning soon!
Same fare as the original location in the lower garden district. The vibe is a bit more polished. Tons more seating inside and outside. If you have s group of three or more, I say definitely visit this uptown location. Personally, I still prefer the LGD location and the staff at that location.
Excellent.. You'll likely have to wait on the weekends, but it's worth it. Service is sometimes a bit moody, but the food and the decor makes up for it easily. The ambiance feels like it was stolen directly from a Caribbean island... laid back, bright, and entertaining. The food is killer. I tried the Hogs Head Benedict special, but will have to get the Banana's Foster French Bread next time. My brunch date had it and ate it like it was a religious experience. 7/2010
Freshly squeezed the next time. Sat at the famed corner with an uneven floor. The hanging condiments and the jazz fest map table surface were brilliant. Eclectic and funky decor. My crabmeat omelette with an avocado surprise was spicy and seasoned really well. The creamy sauce was the icing on the cake.
Returnability rating : 4 boomerangs
Great Breakfast. I went there for brunch and the food was awesome. I had the boudin patties with a biscuit and hash browns. I will definitely return.
Add Boudin to everything!. The best Watermelon Limeade I've ever had! The Costa Rican style eggs are great, and like I said, add a couple patties of grilled boudin to reall take it over the top.
And don't forget to put your name on the list as soon as you arrive.
Foods great, service is so so. The food at this home cooking spot is very creative and worth going to. The service left a lot to be desired. Not sure if the wait staff just doesn't like mornings or was in a funk, but we were treated like we were interrupting their morning.
We got there and a line was forming 10 minutes before they opened. This was a good sign. The bad sign was that the staff ignored us and didn't even open the door when they opened.
That said, the food was great. The corned beef hash was top notch, the bagel is worth the legend, and the juice was superb. Only the coffee was bad (but that seemed to be NOLA wide).
Fantastic breakfast today. It was crowded, but nice. Shrimp and grits and crabmeat omlette were great.
Very, very good. This place was great. A little small, but that adds to the atmosphere, and wasn't really a problem. Food was excellent. Juice is a little pricy but it is hand-squeezed, organic, and delicious, so it's justifiable. Bananas Foster French Toast is beautifully presented and very yummy.
Great crab omelet! The.... Great crabmeat omelet! The orange juice is freshly squeezed. There are NO SMOOTHIES sold at this restaurant. However, ALL juices are freshly squeezed. This is a gourmet breakfast/lunch place with eclectic menu items.
Shrimp Vera Cruz omelette (a special) was incredible. Don't skip the avocado mash - amazing. Wonderful fresh juices like carrot ginger. Love the decor. If you don't carry cash, there's an ATM inside.
Maybe the best breakfast joint in NOLA. Daily, 8-3pm. Breakfast. Sandwiches & Salads. Cash only. Great brie, crab and avocado omelet w/ crawfish sauce. Amazing egg sandwich on a biscuit or bagel (not only scrambled - you can get egg any way.) Home fries, or sliced avacado side. Cool atmosphere. Great bagels (really!). 4/09. Sunday brunch is reputedly crowded.
This is a great place for breakfast. The crawfish & grits was a special treat.
This is the perfect spot for a low key breakfast. I love the fresh juice options and you can substitute organic and egg whites for the egg dishes. Although we didn't order the banana pancake, it looked over the top (it fills a huge plate).
Give me migas or give me death! Best grits I have ever had too... Did I mention I love the coffee? Love the coffee. And the atmosphere is fun and bright. The perfect way to start your day
A cute, quant place with a menu a bit different, in a good way. Great tasting food with killer service- friendly & edgy. Plan to wait weekend mornings; it's that good.
Small space but such great vibes. You just know the food is going to be amazing with how kind everyone is and even with a short wait, the staff made us feel comfortable and kept us informed the whole time. The art work inside is fun and vibrant and the food is simple but so flavorful and delicious. My friends and I stumbled on this place while walking in the area and with how great the reviews were and people leaving saying how great is was and that we HAVE to go in, we took their advice. We still talk about the French toast.
Delicious small breakfast spot, very popular we had a 15 minute wait when we arrived.
Food was absolutely delicious, juice was fresh squeezed and fantastic, and the coffee was rich and fresh.
Walls are covered in local art which is really cool, staff are kind and polite and the food came out very fast.
Highly recommend the home fries, the seasoning is phenomenal.
We stopped in one morning for breakfast and had about a 20 minute wait which wasn't too bad. Once seated, we seemed to have multiple waitresses and no one consistently. I got the bananas foster french toast and it was good but it was also VERY sweet. The banana cream that was stuff inside was very overpowering, to me. My wife got the egg plate and I think she enjoyed hers more than I did.
Brayden Boswell Jolley
+5
Shrimp and grits, must have! The seasoning was perfect for our visit. The banana foster french toast was much lighter than expected. The servers and hostess were very punctual. We were quoted 20 minute wait on a Saturday morning (arriving about 10am) and were seated exactly then!
This became my favorite spot for breakfast in New Orleans. Everything was delicious. I had the crab meat omelette with a side of boudin patties. It was phenomenal. The staff was very friendly and prices were reasonable. Definitely returning here on my next visit to NOLA.
The ONLY con is this place isn’t open seven days a week.
The vibe is reminds me of an intimate island home with inspired decor and artwork posted for sale throughout.
The food is delicious and our experience is top tier every time. The dishes are equally unique and classic.
We had the breakfast migas, shrimp & grits, and the banana foster french toast.
My Lord, believe the hype regarding the banana foster! Order this dish immediately! My friend said the shrimp and grits were delicious as well. Service was quick and the fresh juice was superb.
Wonderful Brunch Spot with tasty food!
I recently had an amazing experience at Surrey’s Cafe! The atmosphere was warm and friendly, giving it a nice local feel.
The Banana's Foster French Toast was simply outstanding! It was the perfect combination of flavors, with caramelized bananas and a delightful syrup. Every bite was a delight, and I highly recommend trying it.
The coffee was also excellent - just the way I like it. It was the perfect accompaniment to my meal and added to the overall enjoyable experience.
I built my own omelette with chorizo, cheddar cheese, mushroom, and onion, and it was absolutely delicious. The omelette was cooked to perfection, and the combination of ingredients was a taste sensation. I thoroughly enjoyed every bite.
Overall, this restaurant offers a wonderful brunch experience. The food is tasty, the coffee is great, and the atmosphere is friendly. If you're in the mood for a delicious brunch, this is the place to go. You won't be disappointed!
10/10 I would most definitely recommend! I ordered the banana foster french toast *chef kiss* is was sooo delicious. I also got a side of cheese grits, they were really good too. I wish they had a meat option for people who don’t eat beef or pork, like turkey bacon or chicken sausage. That would be my only criticism though I will definitely be back to try more options on their menu! Our hostess and waitress was so polite and accommodating even though it was packed. There is limited seating so it would not be a good idea to go with a big group. There is free street parking in the area which was nice.
Surrey's Cafe may be our new breakfast spot on our way out of town from a weekend in NOLA. The service was excellent and it wasn't overly crowded like you might suspect on a Sunday at 10:00am. I enjoyed my Migas with Chorizo, with cheese grits and a biscuit (I ordered a side of sausage gravy for the biscuit). My girlfriend had the Costa Rican breakfast with black beans added (I feel like it should be served with black beans instead of charging $3 for the addition). Also, we shared the Pain Perdu which was so damn good.
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