Beloved breakfast-and-lunch destination introduces indulgent beignets, refreshing beverages and the return of its shareable Sparkling for All bottle service
New Orleans, LA (Restaurant News Release) Banana flavors take center stage at Ruby Slipper beginning Aug. 5 with a limited-time collection of sweet treats, watermelon beverages and a celebratory centerpiece for the table.
The lineup features:
- Banana Cloud Beignets ($7.25): New Orleans-style beignets served with banana whipped mascarpone, salted caramel, white chocolate ganache and powdered sugar.
- Iced Banana Cream Latte ($7): Creamy banana milk blended with espresso and salted caramel.
- Watermelon Revival ($11.50): Buffalo Trace Bourbon, Aperol/Peychaud’s Aperitivo, fresh lime juice and Watermelon Red Bull.
- Watermelon Limeade Refresher ($6): Fresh house-made limeade with Watermelon Red Bull.
- Sparkling for All ($20): A bottle of sparkling wine served with guests’ choice of two juices – watermelon-pomegranate, orange or blueberry-lavender – plus fresh strawberries and blueberry compote for a customizable brunch toast.
Ruby Slipper’s August menu brings together flavors equally suited for a weekday pick-me-up or a leisurely weekend brunch.
“Banana has a way of bringing people back to their favorite desserts and familiar flavors,” said Chef Marla Chua, culinary director for Ruby Slipper. “Whether it’s banana pudding, banana cream pie or a favorite childhood treat, it has a way of making people smile. We paired those flavors with watermelon drinks and our Sparkling for All bottle service to create a menu that’s playful, shareable and meant to be enjoyed together.”
For more information about Ruby Slipper’s August menu and ongoing updates, visit RubyBrunch.com or follow @BrunchWithRuby on Instagram, TikTok, X and Facebook. Ruby Slipper fans can brunch like a VIP with the Ruby Bennies loyalty app – earn points every time you order directly online or dine in, redeem them for rewards, place orders with ease in the app and be the first to know about upcoming specials.
About Ruby Slipper and Ruby Sunshine
Founded in New Orleans in 2008, Ruby Slipper was created to bring people together over a shared love of brunch inspired by the city’s vibrant food, culture and hospitality. More than 18 years later, the company has grown to include two brands – Ruby Slipper and Ruby Sunshine – with 25 restaurants across six states, where guests are invited to let the good times roll over breakfast, brunch and lunch every day. In 2025, the brands were named among America’s top breakfast chains in Newsweek‘s Readers’ Choice Awards, earning the No. 2 spot nationally, and won Nation’s Restaurant News’ 2025 Breakfast Showdown for their authentic New Orleans hospitality and signature menu offerings. Ruby Slipper has also been voted Gambit’s Best Breakfast/Brunch in New Orleans for 12 consecutive years. Both brands are open seven days a week, serving breakfast, lunch and brunch alongside coffee and cocktails. Learn more at RubyBrunch.com or follow Ruby Slipper and Ruby Sunshine on Facebook, Instagram, X and TikTok.
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