In a city as French as New Orleans, it's no
surprise that we like some French toast. Although, "French toast" as we know it
actually has more ancient origins. The earliest known mention of French toast
was in a Latin recipe book dated from the 1st century AD, aka when the Roman
Empire was still around. So for National French Toast Day on November 28,
celebrate this classic treat by ordering it at these five NOLA restaurants.
Jimmy J's Café
Considered to by New Orleans' funkiest little
café, Jimmy J's is known best for its all-day breakfast menu. Here, you can get
three different French toasts to enjoy. You can get a classic, or two others
that incorporate elements from other dishes, namely Bananas Foster and Monte
Cristo. No matter what you get, Jimmy J's will make it terrific! 115
Chartres St., 504-309-9360, jimmyjscafe.com
Surrey's
Surrey's is an eclectic café and organic juice
bar with two locations on beautiful Magazine Street. No matter what location
you go to, make sure to grab their Bananas Foster French Toast. This dish comes
stuffed with banana-cream cheese and topped with rum, brown sugar, butter, and
powdered sugar. Make sure to order one of their refreshing juice drinks too! Multiple
Locations, surreysnola.com
The Ruby Slipper Café
The Ruby Slipper Café is an award-winning local restaurant
with 11 locations all across the Gulf Coast region. You can get their Brioche
French Toast either classic style or stuffed whatever filling is featured for
that day. You can also order the French Toast Bites, which are served with a
praline sauce and cream cheese icing. Order some coffee and enjoy your brunch
at the Ruby Slipper. Multiple Locations, therubyslippercafe.net
Slim Goodies Diner
Starting in 2002, Slim Goodies Diner is a
popular spot for both tourists and locals. Their French toast, or pain perdu,
is very traditional. Their French bread is soaked in eggs, milk, and cinnamon,
grilled, and then dusted with powdered sugar. While digging in, why not spice
up your morning with some of their Irish coffee or Bloody Mary? 3322
Magazine St., 504-891-3447, slimgoodiesdiner.com
Toast
Not too far from the Old Ursuline Convent is Toast on
Decatur Street. As the name implies, they have many different types of toast,
as well as French toast, to choose from. You can get your French toast with
berries, stuffed with coconut cream, or even as a king cake! Start your morning
off right and head over to Toast! 1035 Decatur St., 504-300-5518, toastneworleans.com
