What are the best egg dishes in New Orleans?

Based on diner recommendations, the best egg dish in New Orleans is at Cochon Butcher. We compared 7 restaurants serving egg dishes.

How much do egg dishes cost in New Orleans?

Egg dish prices in New Orleans range from $5.50 to $32.00 across 7 restaurants.

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Best Egg Dishes in New Orleans

7 restaurants compared

Price range: $5.50 – $32.00

Avg recommendation: 87%

Top 5 Egg Dishes in New Orleans (Quick Answer)

Based on diner recommendations across 7 restaurants:

Pickled Eggs with Pork Rinds at Cochon Butcher, $5.50 (Warehouse District)
Omelet at Café Beignet, $9.50 (French Quarter)
Biscuit with Bacon, Egg, and Pimento Cheese at Willa Jean — 91% recommended, $18.00 (CBD)
Eggs Sardou at Antoine's — 90% recommended, $24.00 (French Quarter)
Eggs Hussarde at Brennan's — 88% recommended, $32.00 (French Quarter)

Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.

All 7 Egg Dishes

Pickled Eggs with Pork Rinds

Cochon Butcher

Warehouse District·$

$5.50

Boiled eggs fermented in spiced vinegar, served with crispy housemade pork rinds.

Tip: Grab these while waiting for your sandwich order. They're affordable, satisfying, and pair well with a cold beer.

Omelet

Café Beignet

French Quarter·$

$9.50

Fresh egg omelet with choice of fillings — cheese, vegetables, meats, or combinations.

Tip: The omelet menu allows customization. Ask for what you want and they'll make it fresh. Great value for a full breakfast.

#391% recommend

Biscuit with Bacon, Egg, and Pimento Cheese

Willa Jean

CBD·$$

$18.00

A warm biscuit layered with crispy bacon, a soft-cooked egg, and creamy, tangy pimento cheese.

Tip: Share two different biscuits and taste both. The contrasts are instructive and delicious.

#490% recommend

Eggs Sardou

Antoine's

French Quarter·$$$$

$24.00

Poached eggs over artichoke bottoms with anchovies and hollandaise sauce.

Tip: The artichokes are prepared in-house and are the star of the plate. Don't skip this if you're a brunch person — it's the Creole answer to Eggs Benedict.

#588% recommend

Eggs Hussarde

Brennan's

French Quarter·$$$$

$32.00

Poached eggs on Holland rusks topped with beef marchand de vin and béarnaise sauce.

Tip: This is more substantial than typical eggs benedict — the beef marchand de vin adds real depth. Come hungry or plan to share.

#684% recommend

Farm Egg Pizza

Paladar 511

Marigny·$$

$18.00

Wood-fired pizza topped with a farm egg, seasonal vegetables, and local cheese.

Tip: Don't eat the crust too quickly — the runny egg yolk is the star, not the bread.

#782% recommend

Baleadas

Alma Cafe

Bywater·$$

$10.00

Thick flour tortillas filled with refried beans, cheese, and egg, with optional avocado and meat.

Tip: Add avocado and chorizo — it turns a breakfast side into a full meal.