The Library New Orleans — Restaurant in New Orleans

I was invited to a brunch and drag show there on 11/24. Upon entering, I was going to partake in the brunch buffet. There was a very anxious female telling me it was $45. I said okay, thats fine and fixed my plate. There was no formed line of people or anyone requesting money before I entered the line. The morning was perfect...the venue, performers, patrons all were great. When it got time to settle our tabs before paying, that same woman accused others that I was not going to pay. When I approached her, she said "were you going to pay?" I said of course, I normally pay at the end of the meal. She then caused some type of ruckus among others in my group. Apparently, she told them I was trying to eat without paying. I was so embarrassed in front of people I dont know well. I have never (even in younger days) walked out without paying for something I ate. When I got the tab, it was actually $50 (instead of said $45.) After talking with my friend, she paid $25 for the same brunch. This was a beautiful and fun day until the lady so rudely ruined it. I dont know if she was a normal employee or just a pop-up serving food for that weekend only. Anyway, I will never go back to this place again (I have been a time or two before and enjoyed it) unless I am given some type of explanation. If this lady is a normal employee and/or owner, I cannot give a positive review, return, or suggest this place to anyone...

This spot is still getting some stuff together but it is a nice spot. I have been a couple of times and can say it’s a better spot to go to when it is not busy. They have some great drinks and food to sample and the staff are very nice. When they are busy things go down hill a little bit, bartenders and servers have a tendency to flat out ignore you and don’t seem to know how to prioritize properly. Also busy times seem to have a much more “bro” crowd and a ton of people that are way too comfortable with a lack of diversity or different ethnicities around. One strange thing too is that the ambience has the facade of speakeasy type place but in a fake form, the ambience doesn’t seem authentic and the lighting is quite too bright for what it seems they want to go for. I still have four stars because if you can go at a slower time for a more intimate experience you will have some great food, drinks,...

I had reservations for the Sunday drag brunch, my experience could have been better. To me it was a little in organized but the food was good. It was a buffet style brunch which was good beside they ran out of the items quicker than they could refill. We also were sat outside which wasn't planned but we missed half the show because the doors blocked the veiw and the performance of the drag queens was focused on the indoor seating. I wish we could have been more in the excitement I almost felt like the people outside were bored because we couldn't see inside and the queens never came out. The amount of money I spent I expected a little more than what I got. I'll return but will definitely request a inside table . Outside was definitely not worth it . Just a little...