Breads On Oak — Restaurant in New Orleans

YUM. This place is legendary for vegan food, whether your preference is perfect sourdough bread, decadent desserts, or healthier whole foods/plant-based/unprocessed options. When you walk in, you’re greeted with the smell of delicious bread “made from scratch with wild sourdough and organic flours baked in our stone hearth oven.” Yes please. I suspect this location supplies the bread for their second location on Carondelet also, since that one didn’t have the glorious bread smell. Breads on Oak bread seems to be a bread destination for meat-eaters and vegans alike. I had the opportunity to try the multigrain loaf during my visit and loved it.

The sweets - I enjoyed free samples of the chocolate chip cookie (fantastic), the tea biscuit (chewy/hearty), and something gooey and delicious and peanut buttery (not sure if it was a cookie or the blondie.)

The healthier/savory options - I really enjoyed the Market Gardener Salad, made with “fresh greens, house made smoked tempeh, sunflower seeds, carrots, fresh cucumbers, and avocado.” The miso dressing was great. The real star of the show was the tempeh. Just standard big brand tempeh I think but smoked and marinated in something teriyaki esque that was packed with umami and sweetness and left me wanting more.

Lastly, I was delighted with the wide selection of local kombucha, with multiple flavors from Big Easy Kombucha (fairly widely available across the city; delicious fruity taste) and La Rive kombucha (another Louisiana brand that I did not encounter at any other stores or restaurants, with unique flavors and a light, less sweet flavor profile, and nice delicate effervescence).

In summary, Breads on Oak is a must-visit. The uptown location in particular is worth the trip. You’re...

It is cute. It is on "Oak Street". The bread & bakery selections are good. And we need healthier food options in this town.

However!!!! My first (and last) experience evoked a tad of anger. I ordered a ham/cheese sandwich for which I paid $8.95. Not a bad price, if only there had been ham and cheese on the sandwich! What I got was ONE small deli size cut of ham, and I never did find the cheese. Essentially I paid $8.95 for bread and greens, and the bread was nothing special. I observed another person's ham & cheese sandwich which appeared to receive the same portions, so it was not some kind of an error. I need protein, and had to pay for a real lunch after I left.

I was with a friend and didn't want to deal with this issue that day, since we had limited time. The tables also were full of (satisfied?) customers, and my comments to a manager would have been overheard by all. So I chose to assume that vegans are happy to pay $9 for their bread and vegetables on Oak Street.

I think either this should not be labeled as a ham and cheese sandwich, or the price should be brought down. I gave 2 stars because there may be other reasonably priced delicious items they serve, but I will not return to find out. I don't like getting...

Let me start off that I really appreciate this 100 vegan coffee/food/bakery spot. I visit every time I come to New Orleans. I have visited both locations, the original is just so darn cute, and I have the outdoor patio area. The downtown one is very convenient. I am giving 5 solid starts for the customer service in both locations. People working here are super sweet, friendly, helpful and just you get the feeling that they honestly enjoy their job. The cafe just has good vibes, that is all.

The food, I ordered the French Strip sandwich with is mushrooms on a baguette and I love their breads, they are yummy and I am from SF so bread is on point. I just felt like maybe the sandwich was missing some more spices, maybe but the picked broccolini was very interesting. I also got the teabiscuit and I felt like it could have been more moist. The coffee - I got the regular drip and it just tasted very watered down, not a...