Betsy's Pancake House - American restaurant in New Orleans - 2542 Canal St, USA

This was a very disappointing experience, the place was packed so I just knew it was going to be phenomenal. Waiting at least ten minutes, before being greeted. I asked for eggs scumble lite, now any real cook knows you can't scumble lite eggs with fake eggs. All just went downhill from there. The guy next to me was also his first time in. Look at his wonderful plate with fresh eggs he had a great experience, wish I could say the same.

Un large choix de plats, un service très bienveillant dans une ambiance calme et amicale. Un bel endroit pour un breakfast copieux.

This seems like the place where everyone knows the customers name's. No they really do, regulars walking in and waitresses already know what they want. The staff were nice and even the customers. Breakfast was cheap and good. I got exactly what I paid for.

So I learned about this restaurant through an article online about the New Orleans streetcar routes, and it recommended them for your breakfast stop. I'm glad we followed the recommendation because this is probably one of the best breakfast places we tried in the area. The pancakes are REALLY good and big. The eggs cooked right, and bacon is yummy (although, I'd recommend getting it crispy since it's a little thin). The prices for the food you get can't be beat either. There is plenty of seating with square tables and 4 chairs at each. Service was quick and friendly. Just pick a table upon walking in and the server will come to you. Give em a go. You do have to get out of the main tourist area but, as mentioned above, just take the streetcar. It looked like there was parking around the building but streetcar was easy.

I ordered on Uber eats, so this review is not from inside the restaurant itself. However, it IS about the food. I ordered enough so I would have breakfast and something to eat for dinner. Mistake. Biscuits and gravy - my biscuits definitely tasted like it had been left out overnight and was so dried out my gravy would not even absorb. I don’t throw food away, but that definitely went in the trash. It was more like a thin scone or something. Chicken fried steak with scrambled eggs and grits - I don’t know what kind of meat was in the chicken fried steak because it was gray. I still managed to eat about a quarter of it before giving up. Eggs and grits were fine after salt and butter. English muffin – it was burnt and also soggy. Not even sure how you accomplish that. Also seems like it is wheat and tasted very chemically. I didn’t even swallow the bite I took. Corned beef hash – I love corned beef hash. Now, this did taste like corn beef hash. Which is fine, I ate it. The problem here was I probably got 4 ounces for $7.50. Since I ordered it as a side, I expected them to at least fill up a portion of the side square foam containers. Just look at the picture. Unfortunately, this is what I opened first and immediately went to Uber eats to report it and get my money back. After opening all the other items, I should’ve got a refund for the full meal. Absolutely terrible. I normally would not write a review, unless it’s really bad, because I know some restaurants have bad days, but Jesus Christ! This is an absolute no for me.

Food was great, classic breakfast restaurant, pancakes are GIANT, plate sized waffles. If they're busy you're going to wait for your food. No beigne, only saying in case you're expecting them.

I was at the VA hospital and had a lag between appointments around lunch time. I opened Google Maps to find a restaurant near the location and spotted Betsy’s Pancake House nearby and decided to try it. I was absolutely pleased with my dish of spaghetti and meatballs. My dad had the red beans with ham hock that was so tender he could cut it with a fork. The portions are more than adequate and the price is exceptional. I’ll have to go back again and try some breakfast 🥞 😉!

Food is simple and very well prepared. Portions are perfect size, and the price is extremely reasonable. I ordered the pancake special which included two pancakes, four pieces of bacon, shredded hash browns, and two scrambled eggs. All of this for about eleven dollars.