Bearcat CBD
$$ • Restaurant
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Good variety of options, and knowledgeable about cross contamination. The scallops and grits were incredible!
Good food, seemed knowledgeable about cross contamination (made my food off the shared griddle), and had GF items listed on menu, including items that could be made GF.
The drinks were really good. For my GF meal, it was not great. The sausage and potatoes were pretty good but really greasy. I received more scraps than potatoes and the eggs were greasy and not how I ordered them. The gf pancakes are paleo and were both burnt and raw at the same time. Do not recommend those. They did take the pancakes off the bill, which was very nice. My husband is not GF and his food was ok, but not great. We visited on a Sunday and it was packed, so be prepared to wait. This may have contributed to the food not being great too.
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Neither the CBD nor the Uptown locations will take online or to-go orders on-site. Just FYI before you waste your time.
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Great spot for gluten free! We went to a couple locations a few times during our trip. They were great about their allergy protocols! I got delicious crab dip with tortilla chips and a noodle dish! The chips are GF because they fry them in the morning before the gluten items. Did not get sick.
Came for breakfast, has a menu with gluten free items marked. No gluten free bread but they offer gf paleo pancakes that are delicious. I have a multitude of breakfast bowl options, all of which are gluten free. Has a fun mix of seafood on the menu incorporated into breakfast. Waiter asked for any allergies before party ordered. Highly recommend!
Great service. GF options available. I had the Chai Pudding & Bearcat Breakfast. The potatoes were so delicious.
Waitress asked first thing about allergens- I said GF and asked if it was celiac, because they cook on a separate grill if so. Felt very safe!
Fantastic experience. GF pancakes were much better than they appeared online - and more options! I had blueberry which wasn’t super clear that you could get on the menu. Crispy potatoes were amazing, but the real surprising star of the show was the in-house bison sausage. Drip coffee was fantastic too. They ask every patron about allergens. Loved it!
Two locations. One a restaurant and the other a bakery cafe. Both good. Great GF lemon poppy seed muffin from bakery. Breakfast of paleo GF pancakes, scrambled eggs, fruit instead of meat. Wait staff very attentive to celiac. Highly recommend.
Such a great place for breakfast for a Celiac. They have tons of gf options on the menu. It’s a bit pricey for breakfast, but we enjoyed our food and the service was also great.
I was having serious doubts about my trip to New Orleans at this point. I was Glutened last night. So I didn’t have high expectations for here. This place was PERFECT. I ordered the Bear Claw Breakfast with a side of Gluten Free Pancakes. They DO have a dedicated fryer. The waitress went and asked to be absolutely sure. I am extremely sensitive. I did not get sick. The food tasted AMAZING. Our whole party loved everything from the drinks to the food. The whole experience was perfect. We will be back.
Bearcat CBD FTW!
On a trip to New Orleans for work I had the chance to eat at Bearcat. The food was amazing and it was great to be asked by the staff after I finished ordering “Do you have any food allergies? Gluten sensitivity?” And as I sat there over heard every other server ask their guests as well. Excellent standard of service!
But it wasn’t just the food, the decor, music, staff, and overall vibe of Bearcat is impeccable. There was a wait but that’s to be expected over spring break during brunch hours. Even with a wait the host was pleasant and welcoming, really had their process down to a science.
Bearcat CBD is a win! Definitely worth the walk across town!
Fantastic! Having struggled to find much in the French Quarter and being glutened the previous day I was simultaneously trepidatious and very hungry…
Staff were knowledgeable, reassuring and very helpful.
I had the breakfast with eggs, bacon, fried potatoes and their amazing paleo (banana and almond) pancakes stuffed with blueberries.
The coffee was excellent too. Given that everywhere else I’ve seen only offered drip it was a welcome treat to get some proper Joe.
Currently sitting in Natchez, MS and missing this sorely!
Great place for breakfast! Staff was knowledgeable and took extra precautions to avoid getting cross contamination. Definitely will return again! Also the pancakes were great and the grits!
Very contentious about allergies — literally ask each guest on arrival if they have dietary restrictions.
And f**k the bbq scallops and grits were delicious.
Great food and GF clearly marked, no specific GF special menu and staff is very aware of allergens
Best vegan breakfast I’ve ever had!! Tofu scramble was awesome :-) well worth the wait.
We waited an hour but it was well worth the wait! Shrimp and Grits was amazing! Several GF/A options. I don’t believe they have a dedicated cooking space but safe for non celiacs.
Loved eating brunch here! They have a good number of options and the breakfast platter I got was super good. I’m definitely not used to potatoes being spicy but they were delicious!
It was fabulous! They took great care in keeping everything separate for the celiac kiddos and the food was awesome. They could have almost everything on the menu!
I’ve been here for breakfast several times. Always good and I love their matcha latte with almond milk. I had the gf/vegan blueberry pancakes this time. Yummy! A great breakfast place.
Delicious.
Great little breakfast joint with a well-marked menu, hip vibe, coffee bar, and dog-friendly courtyard.
Ate here twice in as many days. Highlights:
1. Bison sausage. Hand-pressed patties of pleasure.
2. Potatoes. Oh my goodness the potatoes. Lovely. Pan-fried to crispy excellence. Nicely seasoned.
This will be the one must-go food destination for me anytime I’m back in NOLA.
Go!
Some GF options like pancakes. Would have like more. They do ask about allergies and mark on the menu GF options. Taste was good.
Awesome brunch spot, waiters very well informed and accommodating! Tried the rancheros with egg added and it was great!! Lots of vegan and vegetarian options as well that are also gf!
Lots of breakfast options. Expect a long wait. Luckily there is a plant-based, gf smoothie place across the street so you can get coffee while waiting.
Absolutely delicious, has an amazing selection of GF vegetarian options!
Excellent coffee & juice bar including house made coconut milk. Paleo menu food is fresh and delicious. Healthy options. Great for brunch.
Cody took great care of us. Lots of GF options. Shared the Bad cat bison sausage and gf blueberry pancakes. I di t know what they do with their potatoes but they were amazing! Everythi g else was good but they were the star! GF pancakes were good, bit very different. Not sure what they used for them, but texture and flavor were unusual. Hubs had rhe cold brew and loved it. I tried a rosewater latte. It was good, but distribute love the oatmilk they use. Very strong oat flavor, but I've noticed that is sometimes the we case with oatmilk. Overall good! Staff was friendly, fast, and it was very clean!
We came here via the app recommendation. It DID not disappoint! Everything is clearly marked on the menu and the GF pancakes are awesome. The potatoes are nothing like I’ve ever had. Spicy, seasoned perfection. SO good! Highly recommend. They also have a separate gluten-free skillet.
Great place. Seemed to be a local hangout. Everything is clearly marked in their menu. Lots of vegan and gluten free options. Food was excellent.
Delicious brunch food! The crab dip was so good and the gf blueberry pancakes!
Superb. Well-marked menu, great staff, very safe for celiac. And killer paleo pancakes. A must!
Amazing food. I said I had celiac and was visiting the area for work so would likely be dining with them a lot. They brought me a free muffin for free (which was so delicious, I bought another to keep with me during work conference). Breakfast potatoes were delicious but be warned: they are very heavily spiced. Had bad heartburn after.
Absolutely incredible food. The breakfast potatoes are a must!!
I was in very good hands at this place. I usually just say “gluten allergy, very sensitive to cross contamination” (because where I live unfortunately people do not always know the term “celiac”) but my server proactively asked if I was celiac and said they would take precautions. The breakfast potatoes were out of this world—the eggs and bacon were also fantastic. The paleo blueberry pancakes were pretty good—a little dry—but the butter and syrup was delicious. I would make this place a priority on your list. So good!
Owners mother has celiac so this is made to be safe for celiac and the wait staff is educated on celiac! The waiter even said celiac before i did…And the food is so good! The servers are amazing! I can’t say anything bad about this place. I had gf pancakes, eggs, bison sausage, potatoes and black beans. They do have yummy treats for gluten eaters as well who all want to go back! Also, the menu is split in good cat for healthy options and bad cat for not so healthy. Looks small from the outside but there is an upstairs.
Very delicious food! Menu has set gluten-free and other allergies. Good environment.
Bearcat gets celiacs and takes solid precautions. Food was good! Pancakes are paleo so they’re kinda wet and crumbly but they’re actually tasty. Their Potatoes are a must. The wait stuff are def tuned out and kinda miserable which always makes it scary ordering with them (since you usually want a rapport to feel safe). But fortunately they took it seriously and all was well. The music out back is pretty loud and party pump up esque tho which makes eating feel kinda stressful haha
Food is delicious. Most of the menu is gluten free or available gluten free. Clearly marked on menu and they understand what it means. Just tell your server and you're all set!
I went here twice on my trip to New Orleans. Everything was clearly marked. I ordered the GF pancakes twice, the chia pudding granola bowl and the vegan potatoes. I was asked both times if I needed the GF pancakes because of an allergy. I didn't get sick either time. Higky recommend!
very cute place, gf and vegan options clearly marked
Delicious every time. Staff is very knowledgeable
GF items are clearly marked on the menu and there are a lot of options. I had a mushroom scramble with bacon and it was great.
