Concierge.com's insider take:

Chef Scott Boswell's French Quarter breakfast/lunch spot fills an important niche in a city with few outstanding morning options. If you've ever been disappointed by gloppy "brunch grade" hollandaise, order one of Boswell's variations on eggs Benedict and taste the difference that a saucier's training can make. The Eggs Stanley (poached and topped with hollandaise and crispy fried oysters) and Breaux Bridge Benedict (the brunch classic with a crunchy patty of Cajun boudin sausage) stand out on the morning menu, while the lunch menu shifts to classic sandwiches (a hefty Angus burger, tenderloin po'boy with tangy kimchi) and ice cream/soda-fountain specialties for dessert. The prices at Stanley might be a bit high (about $13.25 for the Eggs Stanley), but the level of polish, the central location, and Jackson Square people-watching more than make up for a few extra bucks on the check.

Open daily 7 am to 7 pm.