Guidebook for New Orleans
Food Scene
They have an every changing menu of delicious yet healthy food. The specials board is always full of exciting dishes like Squid Ink Pasta, Brisket Flatbread, and dessert pancakes. The specialize in vegan dishes made from locally sources vegetables, but there is something for every person and every diet!
193 locals recommend
Sneaky Pickle
3200 Burgundy StThey have an every changing menu of delicious yet healthy food. The specials board is always full of exciting dishes like Squid Ink Pasta, Brisket Flatbread, and dessert pancakes. The specialize in vegan dishes made from locally sources vegetables, but there is something for every person and every diet!
The General's Chicken is my favorite food. Red's offers an excited blend of local and Chinese flavors brought to New Orleans from the Mission District. They frequently have great food and drink specials.
149 locals recommend
Red's Chinese
3048 St Claude AveThe General's Chicken is my favorite food. Red's offers an excited blend of local and Chinese flavors brought to New Orleans from the Mission District. They frequently have great food and drink specials.
St. Coffee on St. Claude
2718 St Claude AveShiny new foodcourt full of delicious food and drink options. Good Bird makes fantastic chicken sandwiches. I once saw Mario Batali eating a sandwich there. Elysian Oysters has happy hour oysters after 8pm and makes great crab cakes. T@ Street Food is my go to place for Bahn Mi, Bittersweet Confections has ice cream by the scoop, and St. Roch Forage is a great place to pick up local veggies. Etc etc etc...
466 locals recommend
St. Roch Market
2381 St Claude AveShiny new foodcourt full of delicious food and drink options. Good Bird makes fantastic chicken sandwiches. I once saw Mario Batali eating a sandwich there. Elysian Oysters has happy hour oysters after 8pm and makes great crab cakes. T@ Street Food is my go to place for Bahn Mi, Bittersweet Confections has ice cream by the scoop, and St. Roch Forage is a great place to pick up local veggies. Etc etc etc...
Best quiche in the neighborhood. They also serve daily made baked goods and pastries.
93 locals recommend
Shake Sugary
3304 St Claude AveBest quiche in the neighborhood. They also serve daily made baked goods and pastries.
Eat like a local celebrity. Satsuma is known for their fresh made juices and delicious breakfast sandwiches. They also have an assortment of pastries from local bakers and a large breakfast and lunch menu. Pleasant courtyard seating and fun indoor vibe.
376 locals recommend
Satsuma Cafe
3218 Dauphine StEat like a local celebrity. Satsuma is known for their fresh made juices and delicious breakfast sandwiches. They also have an assortment of pastries from local bakers and a large breakfast and lunch menu. Pleasant courtyard seating and fun indoor vibe.
There pizza is delicious! The restaurant started as an illegal popup way back in the day, because New Orleans had no good pizza to speak of. Since then it is a fully legal fully functioning hot spot, making the hottest pies in town. They also have delicious pastas and salads, all made with fresh local ingredients.
460 locals recommend
Pizza Delicious
617 Piety StThere pizza is delicious! The restaurant started as an illegal popup way back in the day, because New Orleans had no good pizza to speak of. Since then it is a fully legal fully functioning hot spot, making the hottest pies in town. They also have delicious pastas and salads, all made with fresh local ingredients.
The Joint
701 Mazant StThe best barbecue.
Delicious moderate to upscale restaurant that exemplifies the changing times in New Orleans. It could easily be in Asheville or Portland, but the food is great so I'm not mad.
203 locals recommend
Paladar 511
511 Marigny StDelicious moderate to upscale restaurant that exemplifies the changing times in New Orleans. It could easily be in Asheville or Portland, but the food is great so I'm not mad.
Some say this is the best coffee in the neighborhood. Some say...
128 locals recommend
The Orange Couch
2339 Royal StSome say this is the best coffee in the neighborhood. Some say...
Coffee with a twist! A New Orleans twist! Friendly neighborhood spot with outdoor seating.
175 locals recommend
Who Dat Coffee Cafe
2401 Burgundy StCoffee with a twist! A New Orleans twist! Friendly neighborhood spot with outdoor seating.
I had a friend that was visiting from Kansas City. Every morning he would go to a different cafe for coffee, and on the last day he said this was actually the best coffee in the neighborhood. Who knew!
52 locals recommend
Cafe Istanbul
2372 St Claude AveI had a friend that was visiting from Kansas City. Every morning he would go to a different cafe for coffee, and on the last day he said this was actually the best coffee in the neighborhood. Who knew!
SukhoThai
2200 Royal StOnly Thai restaurant.
The Ruby Slipper Café
2001 Burgundy StreetPretty good sushi. Sometimes the wait is kind of long, which makes it taste even better!
50 locals recommend
Wasabi Sushi & Asian Grill
900 Frenchmen StPretty good sushi. Sometimes the wait is kind of long, which makes it taste even better!
Dat Dog
5030 Freret StThey have great fries and fun hot dogs.
Delicious seasonal Mediterranean fare served in a charming space. They have great hand cut fries and felafel!
237 locals recommend
1000 Figs
3141 Ponce De Leon StDelicious seasonal Mediterranean fare served in a charming space. They have great hand cut fries and felafel!
Willa Jean
611 O'Keefe AveGreat place to pick up pastries and snacks.
Great poboys in the back of the bar Erin Rose. Grab a sandwich, a frozen Irish coffee and a stool at the bar.
19 locals recommend
Killer PoBoys
219 Dauphine StGreat poboys in the back of the bar Erin Rose. Grab a sandwich, a frozen Irish coffee and a stool at the bar.
Coop's Place
1109 Decatur StStill my favorite place for blackened redfish and seafood gumbo.
Spitfire Coffee
307 St PeterTiny cafe with amazing coffee.
Great donuts served by great people. The owner played the dad in Beast of the Southern Wild. They also make breakfast sandwiches.
Wink's World Famous Bakery & Bistro
1218 Decatur StreetGreat donuts served by great people. The owner played the dad in Beast of the Southern Wild. They also make breakfast sandwiches.
Dreamy Weenies
740 N Rampart StI love there veggie dog corndogs.
China Moon Wok Restaurant
800 Dauphine StCheap but tasty banh mi.
Great pizza with innovative and delicious ingredients. They have a great happy hour daily from 2 - 5pm.
112 locals recommend
Domenica
123 Baronne StGreat pizza with innovative and delicious ingredients. They have a great happy hour daily from 2 - 5pm.
Drinks & Nightlife
Bounce like a local. They also have a great Chinese popup restaurant called St. Wok, with varying hours.
80 locals recommend
St Roch Tavern
1200 St Roch AveBounce like a local. They also have a great Chinese popup restaurant called St. Wok, with varying hours.
Mimi's In the Marigny
2600 Chartres StreetStoried neighborhood bar. They also have killer tapas.
Small neighborhood bar with a big heart. There is also a Vietnamese restaurant in the back and makes great banh mi.
166 locals recommend
Lost Love Lounge
2529 Dauphine StSmall neighborhood bar with a big heart. There is also a Vietnamese restaurant in the back and makes great banh mi.
Marie's Bar and Kitchen
2483 Burgundy StThe most "neighborhood bar" in the neighborhood.
Come for the jello shots stay for the karaoke. Kajun's is where all of the different personalities of New Orleans come together to sing karaoke. Expect long waits to sing, but it will give you more time to consume that liquid courage that you may need to belt out Whitney.
220 locals recommend
Kajun's Pub
2256 St Claude AveCome for the jello shots stay for the karaoke. Kajun's is where all of the different personalities of New Orleans come together to sing karaoke. Expect long waits to sing, but it will give you more time to consume that liquid courage that you may need to belt out Whitney.
John and I met at the Hi-Ho Lounge! This is a great spot for small music shows and big dance parties. They also have a pop-up restaurant in the back.
297 locals recommend
Hi-Ho Lounge
2239 St Claude AveJohn and I met at the Hi-Ho Lounge! This is a great spot for small music shows and big dance parties. They also have a pop-up restaurant in the back.
If you're into hardcore music and life generally, this is the bar/music spot/restaurant for you. They frequently host touring metal and psych bands, and also have a fantastic Slovic restaurant in the back half of the bar. Come for the beet ruben and pirogies, stay for the headbanging.
238 locals recommend
Siberia Lounge
2227 St Claude AveIf you're into hardcore music and life generally, this is the bar/music spot/restaurant for you. They frequently host touring metal and psych bands, and also have a fantastic Slovic restaurant in the back half of the bar. Come for the beet ruben and pirogies, stay for the headbanging.
The Spotted Cat Music Club
623 Frenchmen StThe most charming club on Frenchman.
Shopping
Restoration Thrift
2025 St Claude AveThrift store run by the nicest people. On Wednesdays pants are only $1.
Thoughtfully curated vintage shop with friendly staff. I love to go here just to browse.
11 locals recommend
Blue Dream
1925 Sophie Wright PlaceThoughtfully curated vintage shop with friendly staff. I love to go here just to browse.
United Apparel Liquidators
518 Chartres StAffordable high-end clothing.
Essentials
New Orleans Healing Center
2372 St Claude AveGreat place to pick up staples.
The friendliest and cleanest laundromat I've ever been to. She will give you smaller change for the quarter machine if you only have large bills.
10 locals recommend
Suds Dem Duds
1101 Bourbon StThe friendliest and cleanest laundromat I've ever been to. She will give you smaller change for the quarter machine if you only have large bills.
Maypop Community Herb Shop
2701 St Claude AveGreat place to pick up herbs and teas for use at home.
If you need some mixers or a six pack of beer, Hank's is the closest and full of spirit.
64 locals recommend
Hank's Super Market
2634 St Claude AveIf you need some mixers or a six pack of beer, Hank's is the closest and full of spirit.
Walgreens
1100 Elysian Fields AveSightseeing
Cathedral-Basilica of Saint Louis, King of France
615 Pere Antoine AlleyBeautiful mid-19th century church now home to local art and music events.
34 locals recommend
Marigny Opera House
725 St Ferdinand StBeautiful mid-19th century church now home to local art and music events.
Parks & Nature
Relatively new park with great views of the Mississippi. Good place for a walk or run along the river.
423 locals recommend
Crescent Park
2300 N Peters StRelatively new park with great views of the Mississippi. Good place for a walk or run along the river.
Bayou St. John is fed by Lake Pontchartrain and surrounded by one of the most charming neighborhoods in the city, barring the same name as the bayou. Great place for a run or walk, or a picnic!
238 locals recommend
Bayou St John
Bayou St. John is fed by Lake Pontchartrain and surrounded by one of the most charming neighborhoods in the city, barring the same name as the bayou. Great place for a run or walk, or a picnic!
City Park is made up of countless trails and waterways. Go for a jog or walk right off City Park Ave. or head into the heart of the park for a chance to see an alligator. There are lots of places to watch ducks and turtles enjoy the sun.
1516 locals recommend
City Park
1 Palm DrCity Park is made up of countless trails and waterways. Go for a jog or walk right off City Park Ave. or head into the heart of the park for a chance to see an alligator. There are lots of places to watch ducks and turtles enjoy the sun.
Arts & Culture
New Orleans Pharmacy Museum
514 Chartres StNew Orleans Museum of Art
1 Collins Diboll CirAntenna
3718 St Claude AveGood Children Gallery
4037 St Claude AveAntieau Gallery
719 Royal St