Stanley Restaurant

Stumbled upon Stanley Restaurant in Jackson Square after a long day of dining detours, and what a jackpot that turned out to be! Chef Scott Boswell’s laid-back spot serves up comforting breakfast and brunch with inventive twists: the Breux Bridge Benedict, on toasted Leidenheimer French bread topped with Charlie T’s boudin, American cheese, a poached egg, and hollandaise proved to be pure culinary daydreams.

The Reuben, with Boar’s Head corned beef and pastrami, Swiss and provolone, sauerkraut, and Russian dressing on toasted rye, was equally satisfying. We balanced our meal with Po’Boy sliders—oyster, Korean beef, and Club Stanley—which revealed the standout: a Korean barbecue-style roast beef topped with kimchee that I’d go back for in a heartbeat. To top it all off, their housemade bananas foster ice cream hit the sweet spot. Great food, people-watching gold, and casual charm. Stanley is a must on any NOLA brunch crawl!

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