Guidebook for New Orleans
Essentials
They have just about anything you want, and good quality too - good wine and beer selection, deli counter etc.
316 locals recommend
Robért Fresh Market
135 Robert E Lee BlvdThey have just about anything you want, and good quality too - good wine and beer selection, deli counter etc.
Shopping
Walgreens
1100 Elysian Fields Ave24 hours for sundries
Maybe 5 mins drive, if that, to quite decent thrifting. 50% off on Wednesdays!
Salvation Army Thrift Store
100 Jefferson HwyMaybe 5 mins drive, if that, to quite decent thrifting. 50% off on Wednesdays!
Not sure why you would need this if you're just visiting, but it's not far if you do...
6 locals recommend
Lowe's Home Improvement
2501 Elysian Fields AveNot sure why you would need this if you're just visiting, but it's not far if you do...
Everything Else
Canal Street
Canal StreetDirect streetcar line to the Quarter, $1.25
Arts & Culture
Weekend street fairs, music, farmer's market etc are 2 blocks away. Otherwise it's a nice spot to take a po'boy from Gus's.
57 locals recommend
Palmer Park
8211 S Claiborne AveWeekend street fairs, music, farmer's market etc are 2 blocks away. Otherwise it's a nice spot to take a po'boy from Gus's.
Rock 'N' Bowl
3016 S Carrollton AveBowling & live music at a local institution. Awesome!
Sightseeing
Closest streetcar line, goes first to the great Oak Street neighborhood (Cooter Brown's, Live Oak Cafe, Matt & Naddie's, Jaques-Imo's, Camellia Grill) and the Maple Street neighborhood as well
S.Carrollton at S. Claiborne station
Closest streetcar line, goes first to the great Oak Street neighborhood (Cooter Brown's, Live Oak Cafe, Matt & Naddie's, Jaques-Imo's, Camellia Grill) and the Maple Street neighborhood as well
Food Scene
Currently under renovation, until March? :(
We love this spot. They've changed ownership but still have the piano bar in the mornings - and the food is better. Get the shrimp & grits!
47 locals recommend
Live Oak Cafe
8140 Oak StCurrently under renovation, until March? :(
We love this spot. They've changed ownership but still have the piano bar in the mornings - and the food is better. Get the shrimp & grits!
Best bakery around. Only open until 3pm Weds-Sat, and until 1 on Sundays.
93 locals recommend
Breads On Oak
8640 Oak StBest bakery around. Only open until 3pm Weds-Sat, and until 1 on Sundays.
One of the few pizza joints close enough to deliver. It's not the West Village but they got real olives and decent salads.
Roman Pizza
7329 Cohn StOne of the few pizza joints close enough to deliver. It's not the West Village but they got real olives and decent salads.
Not close by, but our top recommendation for Po'boys (add grilled onions!). They make their own fresh chips & sweet potato fries too.
9 locals recommend
Bears Poboy's at Gennaro's
3206 Metairie RoadNot close by, but our top recommendation for Po'boys (add grilled onions!). They make their own fresh chips & sweet potato fries too.
The closest cafe, it's a hidden treasure tucked in a tiny commercial strip with, among other gems, a middle eastern restaurant nearby. TOP quality (and we are coffee snobs) with real character.
10 locals recommend
first cup cafe
3146 Calhoun StreetThe closest cafe, it's a hidden treasure tucked in a tiny commercial strip with, among other gems, a middle eastern restaurant nearby. TOP quality (and we are coffee snobs) with real character.
Up early? Walk a few blocks to this homey spot for waffles or one of their several types of eggs benedict (crabcakes benedict? Yes). But they close at 2pm, so late sleepers will miss it.
67 locals recommend
Riccobono's Panola Street Cafe
7801 Panola StUp early? Walk a few blocks to this homey spot for waffles or one of their several types of eggs benedict (crabcakes benedict? Yes). But they close at 2pm, so late sleepers will miss it.
Excellent, and a short drive (5 mins?). BBQ shrimp bao (dumplings), banh mi, etc etc. Nice atmosphere, full bar, front patio, easy to get to. So worth it.
68 locals recommend
Namese
Excellent, and a short drive (5 mins?). BBQ shrimp bao (dumplings), banh mi, etc etc. Nice atmosphere, full bar, front patio, easy to get to. So worth it.