Guidebook for New Orleans
Food Scene
I love this place for breakfast & brunch. The specials are fantastic and the normal menu items are also delicious. I have my Sunday mimosas made with fresh squeezed grapefruit juice instead of OJ. YUM
202 locals recommend
The Ruby Slipper Café
2001 Burgundy StreetI love this place for breakfast & brunch. The specials are fantastic and the normal menu items are also delicious. I have my Sunday mimosas made with fresh squeezed grapefruit juice instead of OJ. YUM
A delicous spot for breakfast and pastries. The long line can look intimidating, but it goes quickly. Healthy options, and lots of unhealthy options too! If you order breakfast, you get a $1 cupcake.
267 locals recommend
New Orleans Cake Café & Bakery
2440 Chartres StA delicous spot for breakfast and pastries. The long line can look intimidating, but it goes quickly. Healthy options, and lots of unhealthy options too! If you order breakfast, you get a $1 cupcake.
Iced Vietnamese coffee. YUM. Super clean and modern decor and good coffee. I come here sometimes to do work when I need to get out of the house.
128 locals recommend
The Orange Couch
2339 Royal StIced Vietnamese coffee. YUM. Super clean and modern decor and good coffee. I come here sometimes to do work when I need to get out of the house.
Decent Middle Eastern at good prices. The lentil soup is probably one of the best things on the menu, & the Mona's special is a great deal. They also have a small grocery and sell hookah supplies.
47 locals recommend
Mona's Cafe Frenchmen
504 Frenchmen StDecent Middle Eastern at good prices. The lentil soup is probably one of the best things on the menu, & the Mona's special is a great deal. They also have a small grocery and sell hookah supplies.
If NYC is your style of pie, check out Pizza D. The best pizza in Nola. Potato Rosemary pie YUM. Good salad & pasta too. Fresh ingredients. And cash only delivery til 10pm. They are at 617 Piety now.
460 locals recommend
Pizza Delicious
617 Piety StIf NYC is your style of pie, check out Pizza D. The best pizza in Nola. Potato Rosemary pie YUM. Good salad & pasta too. Fresh ingredients. And cash only delivery til 10pm. They are at 617 Piety now.
Like BBQ? This is the place for you. Ribs that fall off the bone. Delicious sides (especially grits, if they have them), and good drinks. Low key and definitely not for vegetarians. 701 Mazant, now.
405 locals recommend
The Joint
701 Mazant StLike BBQ? This is the place for you. Ribs that fall off the bone. Delicious sides (especially grits, if they have them), and good drinks. Low key and definitely not for vegetarians. 701 Mazant, now.
Stumptown Coffee, yummy cocktails, and a menu of internationally inspired street food. The plates are small so it probably won't fill you up, but a great place for drinks and a light bite.
83 locals recommend
Booty's Street Food
800 Louisa StreetStumptown Coffee, yummy cocktails, and a menu of internationally inspired street food. The plates are small so it probably won't fill you up, but a great place for drinks and a light bite.
Burritos & tacos at Reasonable prices. Good drinks. and usually pretty fast, but the lines at lunch time can be long.
115 locals recommend
Felipe's Mexican Taqueria
6215 S Miro StBurritos & tacos at Reasonable prices. Good drinks. and usually pretty fast, but the lines at lunch time can be long.
I've never been here for dinner, though it has great reviews. It's pricey and out of my budget, so I do the 3 course prix fix lunch for $20.14. Reservations recommended.
79 locals recommend
August
301 Tchoupitoulas StI've never been here for dinner, though it has great reviews. It's pricey and out of my budget, so I do the 3 course prix fix lunch for $20.14. Reservations recommended.
Known for it's burgers and huge, strong drinks. The only menu items are burgers & steaks, baked potatoes & a side salad. The $10 Monsoon will certainly do the job if you are looking for a strong drink
386 locals recommend
Port of Call
838 Esplanade AveKnown for it's burgers and huge, strong drinks. The only menu items are burgers & steaks, baked potatoes & a side salad. The $10 Monsoon will certainly do the job if you are looking for a strong drink
Sylvain
625 Chartres StDark, low key, and laid back. Great food and great craft cocktails.
Tucked in a French Quarter alley, this place has a delightful menu that changes with the seasons.
50 locals recommend
Green Goddess
307 Exchange PlTucked in a French Quarter alley, this place has a delightful menu that changes with the seasons.
24 hour diner with a great juke box and a very gay friendly vibe. I've been coming here since I was 15. Dancing is allowed, just not on the tables. Fabulous staff.
89 locals recommend
Clover Grill
900 Bourbon St24 hour diner with a great juke box and a very gay friendly vibe. I've been coming here since I was 15. Dancing is allowed, just not on the tables. Fabulous staff.
Sushi & Japanese in walking distance. Try the bourbon roll, my favorite roll on the menu! Not the cheapest, but moderately priced.
50 locals recommend
Wasabi Sushi & Asian Grill
900 Frenchmen StSushi & Japanese in walking distance. Try the bourbon roll, my favorite roll on the menu! Not the cheapest, but moderately priced.
This used to be my go-to for Mexican, but the quality has slipped recently. The Oxacan eggplant, however, is phenomenal. Also, blood of the devil margaritas, worth it just for that.
40 locals recommend
El Gato Negro - French Market
81 French Market PlThis used to be my go-to for Mexican, but the quality has slipped recently. The Oxacan eggplant, however, is phenomenal. Also, blood of the devil margaritas, worth it just for that.
If you like a fancy cup of coffee, like really special, fancy coffee, go to Spitfire.
42 locals recommend
Spitfire Coffee
307 St PeterIf you like a fancy cup of coffee, like really special, fancy coffee, go to Spitfire.
Sweet Potato Waffle with Chicken Wings. And many other modern versions of southern breakfast dishes.
121 locals recommend
Horn's Eatery And Catering
2440 Dauphine StSweet Potato Waffle with Chicken Wings. And many other modern versions of southern breakfast dishes.
So delicious. House-cured meats. They just expanded. Sandwiches & craft cocktails. Yummy small plates. Not too pricey. This is an offshoot of Cochon, which is pig-centric & higher end.
448 locals recommend
Cochon RESTAURANT
930 Tchoupitoulas StSo delicious. House-cured meats. They just expanded. Sandwiches & craft cocktails. Yummy small plates. Not too pricey. This is an offshoot of Cochon, which is pig-centric & higher end.
The newest restaurant edition for the Link Group (Cochon) this place features all stages of seafood & fish. whole fish, raw oyster, seafood bar. Very good & fresh. and craft cocktails.
261 locals recommend
Pêche Seafood Grill
800 Magazine StThe newest restaurant edition for the Link Group (Cochon) this place features all stages of seafood & fish. whole fish, raw oyster, seafood bar. Very good & fresh. and craft cocktails.
They gyro, though not traditional, is seriously DELICIOUS. And you can eat and be full for under $10. You can also get hand crafted sodas and cocktails as well as young coconuts. OPEN LATE!
120 locals recommend
Kebab
2315 St Claude AveThey gyro, though not traditional, is seriously DELICIOUS. And you can eat and be full for under $10. You can also get hand crafted sodas and cocktails as well as young coconuts. OPEN LATE!
Drinks & Nightlife
Marie's Bar and Kitchen
2483 Burgundy Stregular ol' dive bar with nice folks and cheap beer.
If you like Karaoke, this is the spot. I avoid it during karaoke, but the drinks are stiff (salted caramel white russian, YUM) and the jukebox is good. the local characters make it fun.
220 locals recommend
Kajun's Pub
2256 St Claude AveIf you like Karaoke, this is the spot. I avoid it during karaoke, but the drinks are stiff (salted caramel white russian, YUM) and the jukebox is good. the local characters make it fun.
If you like dancing, I recommend the Hi-Ho on Saturday nights, for DJ Soul Sister's Hustle party. The best dancing in town for funk, soul and rare groove. Drinks are reasonable and there's a patio.
297 locals recommend
Hi-Ho Lounge
2239 St Claude AveIf you like dancing, I recommend the Hi-Ho on Saturday nights, for DJ Soul Sister's Hustle party. The best dancing in town for funk, soul and rare groove. Drinks are reasonable and there's a patio.
This place features a lot of metal and hardcore, but they delve into other genre's too. They also serve Polish food. Cool decor and laid back feel.
238 locals recommend
Siberia Lounge
2227 St Claude AveThis place features a lot of metal and hardcore, but they delve into other genre's too. They also serve Polish food. Cool decor and laid back feel.
If you're looking for a Vaudevillian experience, check out the All Ways. Shows rotate, but they often feature plays, burlesque, comedy, and more.
264 locals recommend
Allways Lounge and Theater
2240 St Claude AveIf you're looking for a Vaudevillian experience, check out the All Ways. Shows rotate, but they often feature plays, burlesque, comedy, and more.
In addition to being a cool bar that screens shows like True Blood (among others), the back of the Lost Love has a decent Vietnamese restaurant that is open late and delivers. Drinks are reasonable.
166 locals recommend
Lost Love Lounge
2529 Dauphine StIn addition to being a cool bar that screens shows like True Blood (among others), the back of the Lost Love has a decent Vietnamese restaurant that is open late and delivers. Drinks are reasonable.
Cool atmosphere with a very Brooklyn feel. Drinks are not the cheapest, but won't break the bank. The tapas is phenomenal.
673 locals recommend
Mimi's In the Marigny
2600 Chartres StreetCool atmosphere with a very Brooklyn feel. Drinks are not the cheapest, but won't break the bank. The tapas is phenomenal.
This used to be Jean Pauls, but still has the same vibe. You can see a drag show, or any number of random shows. Drinks are reasonable, and there is usually a cast of characters hanging out.
17 locals recommend
Mag's 940
940 Elysian Fields AveThis used to be Jean Pauls, but still has the same vibe. You can see a drag show, or any number of random shows. Drinks are reasonable, and there is usually a cast of characters hanging out.
If you like New Orleans music, I recommend this place. It's small, but cute, and I've never heard a bad band here. Doesn't mean they haven't played, but the music usually on point.
521 locals recommend
The Spotted Cat Music Club
623 Frenchmen StIf you like New Orleans music, I recommend this place. It's small, but cute, and I've never heard a bad band here. Doesn't mean they haven't played, but the music usually on point.
If you like sake and Japanese bar food, or an eclectic mix of experiences, come here. Old Japanese flicks are projected on the wall while aDJ's or band plays. Yuki herself may even sing lounge tunes.
27 locals recommend
Yuki Izakaya
525 Frenchmen StreetIf you like sake and Japanese bar food, or an eclectic mix of experiences, come here. Old Japanese flicks are projected on the wall while aDJ's or band plays. Yuki herself may even sing lounge tunes.
The bloody mary's at this gay bar are my favorite in the city. If you like a lot of stuff in yours, they basically put a salad. Spicy and good, available in small and large.
9 locals recommend
Cafe Lafitte in Exile
901 Bourbon StThe bloody mary's at this gay bar are my favorite in the city. If you like a lot of stuff in yours, they basically put a salad. Spicy and good, available in small and large.
Bar Tonique
820 N Rampart Stcool bar with a nice selection of craft cocktails
Try the frozen irish coffee. and also, Dis Taco, which operates out of the back. The bar itself is ok, just a divey pub. Can be crowded at times, but not a bad place to sit and people watch.
112 locals recommend
Molly's at the Market
1107 Decatur StTry the frozen irish coffee. and also, Dis Taco, which operates out of the back. The bar itself is ok, just a divey pub. Can be crowded at times, but not a bad place to sit and people watch.
Owned by the same people as Molly's at the Market, you can get a frozen Irish coffee here too. As well as some decent food and tachos, which are tater tots with nacho fixin's. Open late for food.
41 locals recommend
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517 Frenchmen StOwned by the same people as Molly's at the Market, you can get a frozen Irish coffee here too. As well as some decent food and tachos, which are tater tots with nacho fixin's. Open late for food.
Small and quaint, also a great place for New Orleans music. Its size gives it some great acoustics.
56 locals recommend
Apple Barrel
609 Frenchmen StSmall and quaint, also a great place for New Orleans music. Its size gives it some great acoustics.
A pig-centric restaurant that is very good. They also offer fish and other non-pig items. A good place for a birthday dinner (free moonshine if you tell them!) or for a nice treat.
448 locals recommend
Cochon RESTAURANT
930 Tchoupitoulas StA pig-centric restaurant that is very good. They also offer fish and other non-pig items. A good place for a birthday dinner (free moonshine if you tell them!) or for a nice treat.
Arts & Culture
On 2nd Saturday art walks, check out this gallery, which usually features some of the best artists I've seen around town. Well curated with a nice outdoor space for sipping wine and chatting.
6 locals recommend
Barrister's Gallery
2331 St Claude AveOn 2nd Saturday art walks, check out this gallery, which usually features some of the best artists I've seen around town. Well curated with a nice outdoor space for sipping wine and chatting.
Plush & comfy seats, a menu that features specialty items like parmesan popcorn, craft cocktails & full bar. My favorite place to see a movie. VIP section with reclining seats!
136 locals recommend
Cinebarre Theatre Regal Cinemas
333 Canal StPlush & comfy seats, a menu that features specialty items like parmesan popcorn, craft cocktails & full bar. My favorite place to see a movie. VIP section with reclining seats!
Essentials
This place is a true New Orleans gem. Groceries, lots of farm fresh & organics, pizza, hot food & Mardi Gras supplies! You may hear someone randomly playing the piano upstairs, which you too can play.
211 locals recommend
Mardi Gras Zone Supermarket
2706 Royal StThis place is a true New Orleans gem. Groceries, lots of farm fresh & organics, pizza, hot food & Mardi Gras supplies! You may hear someone randomly playing the piano upstairs, which you too can play.
I have a lot of issues with the food co-op, but it is within walking distance, and you can find some decent products. It is expensive, but there are some good deals on occasion.
195 locals recommend
New Orleans Food Co-Op
2372 St Claude AveI have a lot of issues with the food co-op, but it is within walking distance, and you can find some decent products. It is expensive, but there are some good deals on occasion.
Shopping
Well curated selection of wine and cheeses. Buy a bottle to take home, or to drink in the shop. They also have a by-the-glass wine bar, all selections $5. Grab some cheese and bread and enjoy!
152 locals recommend
Faubourg Wines
2805 St Claude AveWell curated selection of wine and cheeses. Buy a bottle to take home, or to drink in the shop. They also have a by-the-glass wine bar, all selections $5. Grab some cheese and bread and enjoy!
One of my favorite places to shop. Loads of high end designer at low prices. This is a liquidator, so their stock varies and you have to dig a bit, but there are great buys to be had.
22 locals recommend
United Apparel Liquidators
518 Chartres StOne of my favorite places to shop. Loads of high end designer at low prices. This is a liquidator, so their stock varies and you have to dig a bit, but there are great buys to be had.
Everything Else
This seedy corner store has one of the best shrimp po-boys in town, and for under $7. Giant tempura battered shrimp and flakey bread. They stop serving food at 8pm & are closed on Sunday.
13 locals recommend
The Orange store
1700 N Rampart StThis seedy corner store has one of the best shrimp po-boys in town, and for under $7. Giant tempura battered shrimp and flakey bread. They stop serving food at 8pm & are closed on Sunday.
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461 locals recommend
Walgreens
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Bicycle rentals. Sometimes the guys who work here can be a bit snobby, but Michael himself is really nice & they are all super knowledgeable.
45 locals recommend
Bicycle Michael's
622 Frenchmen StBicycle rentals. Sometimes the guys who work here can be a bit snobby, but Michael himself is really nice & they are all super knowledgeable.
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