Willa Jean operates as both bakery and restaurant in New Orleans' Central Business District, part of the BRG Hospitality group. Its pastry program has drawn national recognition: the James Beard Foundation named it a winner for Outstanding Pastry Chef in 2019, following finalist nods in 2017 and 2018 and a semifinalist recognition in 2016.
The menu leans into Southern comfort — biscuits, monkey bread, and tabasco honey sit alongside brunch staples like avocado toast, BBQ shrimp, and grain bowls, with a bloody mary that's become a fixture in its own right. Sandwiches, salads, and heartier entrees extend the offerings for guests staying past the bakery case.
The menu leans into Southern comfort — biscuits, monkey bread, and tabasco honey sit alongside brunch staples like avocado toast, BBQ shrimp, and grain bowls, with a bloody mary that's become a fixture in its own right. Sandwiches, salads, and heartier entrees extend the offerings for guests staying past the bakery case.