New burgers and a classic patty melt lead a limited-time lunch lineup with fall-inspired beignets and seasonal cocktails
New Orleans, LA (RestaurantNews.com) Ruby Slipper is leaning into the unexpected this fall with a playful mix of flavors. The menu pairs creamy peanut butter with smoky bacon, brings Crescent City heat to a smashburger with Patton’s hot sausage, and gives classic beignets a fall twist with candied apples.
A pair of burgers raise the creative bar by taking a familiar favorite in two very different directions. The Yo Mama’s Peanut Butter Bacon Burger ($15) is exactly what it sounds like: a double smashed beef patty topped with creamy peanut butter, Applewood-smoked bacon and American cheese on a brioche bun. For a distinctly New Orleans vibe, the Patton’s Hot Sausage Smashburger ($15) pairs a smashed beef patty with a Patton’s hot sausage patty, pepper jack, Creole mustard aioli, lettuce, tomato and pickled red onions.
The Patty Melt ($15) keeps things classic with a double smashed beef patty, American and pepper jack cheeses, caramelized onions and remoulade before getting griddled on sourdough, while the Kale Chicken Caesar ($18) brings together chopped kale, grilled chicken, parmesan, breadcrumbs, lemon and Caesar dressing.
On the sweeter side, Ruby Slipper is giving its beignets an early-fall makeover with Candied Apple Beignets ($7.25), served with candied apple compote, vanilla mascarpone and apple cider caramel.
The drink menu shakes things up, too. The Apple Cider Mule ($10.50) combines vodka, apple compote, apple cider, ginger beer and lime, while the Whipped Strawberry Mimosa ($11.50) layers strawberry purée, lemon, coconut, sparkling wine and cold foam.
Also returning is the Bubbles & Berries ($20), Ruby Slipper’s sparkling bottle service, served with pomegranate watermelon, orange and blueberry lavender juices, blueberry compote and fresh strawberries.
“We got a little playful in the kitchen recently, challenging each other to give our guests some delicious combinations they might not expect from us,” said Chef Marla Chua, culinary director for Ruby Slipper. “The savory dishes give the menu more of a lunch feel, while the fall offerings gave us a chance to experiment with some of the flavors we love most about the change of seasons.”
The early fall menu will be available at participating Ruby Slipper locations from Sept. 2 through Sept. 29, while supplies last.
For more information about Ruby Slipper’s September 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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