A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Breakfast Sandwiches

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Louisiana: Willa Jean

Willa Jean is a stylish, community-favorite café and bakery nestled in downtown New Orleans’ Central Business District, beloved for its comforting Southern fare and exceptional breakfast sandwiches. Patrons rave about their house-baked biscuits slipped under everything from a classic egg?and?cheese to creative specials like fried chicken with Tabasco honey or Benton’s bacon topped with pimento cheese. With a bright, retro?chic dining room and a bustling bakery counter offering griddled banana bread and seasonal biscuits, Willa Jean combines warm hospitality with standout flavors . Customers consistently rate it around 4.5 stars on TripAdvisor and note that breakfast here is some of the best in New Orleans—many say they’d go back two mornings in a row if they could. With local sourcing, daily pastry creations, and a menu that elevates classic breakfast sandwiches, Willa Jean effortlessly blends Southern tradition with modern flair—it's a must-visit for the sandwich?obsessed traveling through Louisiana.