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NOLA's Best Pre-Parade Brunch Spots
Why wait for the parades to start before kicking off your Mardi Gras celebrations? There are tons of great pre-parade brunch spots along the most popular parade routes near New Orleans homes for sale, perfect for enjoying a celebratory meal before watching the parades roll. Our real estate agents have more on the top destinations for a pre-parade brunch that you can enjoy this Carnival season.
NOLA's Best Pre-Parade Brunch Spots
Avenue Cafe – New Orleans, LA
Address: 1907 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans, LA 70130
The route for many of the Mardi Gras parades features a long stretch down St. Charles Avenue, so many of our pre-parade brunch spots will be in that area. Avenue Cafe is open every day for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and morning coffee. They've got a great selection of salads, sandwiches, smoothies, fresh juices, locally-roasted coffees, and cocktails. It's the perfect place for a quick, refreshing meal before a day filled with parades and celebration.
Jack Rose – New Orleans, LA
Address: 2031 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans, LA 70130
Offering a unique mix of French, Spanish, Creole, and Italian cuisine with a modern twist, Jack Rose is always a popular spot for brunch, breakfast, and lunch during Carnival season. Stop by for a meal to experience elevated takes on your favorite brunch staples, like their Gulf Fall Squash Salad, Shrimp + Grits, Fried Catfish Benedict, or Chorizo Hash & Poached Eggs. Reservations are recommended, as tables here often fill up fast, particularly on parade days.
Palm&Pine – New Orleans, LA
Address: 308 N. Rampart St., New Orleans, LA 70112
Many restaurants not directly on parade routes still offer fantastic special menus for Mardi Gras, including Palm&Pine, which is best known for its famous Lundi Gras brunch. That special meal will be served on March 3, 2026, this year, and it's a festive event all around. Servers will be rocking their most colorful Lundi Gras gear, and guests are encouraged (but not required) to dress colorfully and creatively, as well.
The Chloe – New Orleans, LA
Address: 4125 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans, LA 70115
In addition to offering great meals, some restaurants with particularly good views of the parade routes offer services where you can reserve a space to watch the parades all day from the restaurant. At The Chloe, you can reserve a table for four with fantastic views of the parade route, where you can enjoy brunch, lunch, and maybe even stick around for dinner. If you want a full-service experience on parade days, this can be a really fun option. Want to visit the restaurant, but not stay all day? They offer a dedicated brunch on the weekends, as well as breakfast and lunch every day.
Columns – New Orleans, LA
Address: 3811 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans, LA 70115
A beautiful hotel featuring a restaurant, bar, and spacious, elegant patio with excellent views of the parade route, Columns is another prime choice when you want to spend a full parade day at one convenient location. A curated kitchen menu is available all day, including brunch, along with a tempting lineup of beer, wine, and craft cocktails to complement any meal. Purchase a day pass for access to the whole property, or reserve your own table for groups of up to eight people.
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