The Unassuming Restaurant That New Orleans Uptowners Are Quietly Obsessed With

Editor's note: As of July 2022, this restaurant is temporarily closed. Follow its website for updates on its reopening.

There’s one little Uptown eatery that locals just can’t get enough of. The next time you find yourself Uptown and looking for a fantastic breakfast or lunch, consider heading over to this hidden gem.

Refuel Cafe opened in 2006 much to the delight of locals in the Uptown neighborhood of New Orleans.

Take the St. Charles streetcar to the Riverbed and you’ll find this charming restaurant down the block.

It's the perfect place for a casual breakfast or lunch.

Their weekend brunches are quite popular too.

Open seven days a week, you're guaranteed to have a deliciously hearty meal no matter what time of day you go.

Known for their creamy grits, this place might just be the best kept secret in the city.

Their lunch menu is filled with mouthwateringly good sandwiches.

Just be sure to order first, then take your seat!

And their coffees? Amazing.

Americanos, cappuccinos, lattes and more… All perfect for refueling as you go about your day.

You can find Refuel Cafe at 8124 Hampson St, New Orleans, Louisiana 70118.

Have you ever been? Let us know in the comments below!