Photo taken at the Ruby Slipper off west Cannel. Inspired by Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz, there truly is “no place like home” for the owners of Ruby Slipper Café. Having returned to NOLA after Hurricane Katrina, Ruby Slipper Café was opened in an attempt to support and rebuild the community. The café is committed to environmental sustainability through composting and recycling programs, and supporting local businesses by buying locally made products. Ruby Slipper Café has been consistently named Best New Orleans Breakfast and Brunch spot, and receives well-deserved praise from regulars who think of the café as home. With four locations throughout the city, Ruby Slipper is easily accessible and a must-go for delicious Southern eats.

The taste for coffee and chicory was developed by the French during their civil war. Coffee was scarce during those times, and they found that chicory added body and flavor to the brew. The Acadians from Nova Scotia brought this taste and many other french customs (heritage) to Louisiana. Chicory is the root of the endive plant. Endive is a type of lettuce. The root of the plant is roasted and ground. It is added to the coffee to soften the bitter edge of the dark roasted coffee. It adds an almost chocolate flavor to the Cafe Au Lait served at Cafe Du Monde.