Guidebook for New Orleans
Food Scene
Delicious and affordable. Make sure you get the tumbled tots!
18 residents recomanen
Polly's Bywater Cafe
3325 St Claude AveDelicious and affordable. Make sure you get the tumbled tots!
It's a unique brunch experience - both the food and the atmosphere. Try going early...the line gets long FAST!
442 residents recomanen
Elizabeth's
601 Gallier StIt's a unique brunch experience - both the food and the atmosphere. Try going early...the line gets long FAST!
The best BBQ in New Orleans! Close by, too. Pssst....they have a full bar!
405 residents recomanen
The Joint
701 Mazant StThe best BBQ in New Orleans! Close by, too. Pssst....they have a full bar!
My favorite place to eat. A small corner store that sells poboys and hot plates with food just like grandma used to make. Plus some of the nicest people behind the counter! Note there is no indoor seating, so plan on eating under the covered awning or taking it to go. I recommend eating in nearby Markey's Park!
81 residents recomanen
Frady's One Stop Food Store
3231 Dauphine StMy favorite place to eat. A small corner store that sells poboys and hot plates with food just like grandma used to make. Plus some of the nicest people behind the counter! Note there is no indoor seating, so plan on eating under the covered awning or taking it to go. I recommend eating in nearby Markey's Park!
Sometimes after eating poboys and beignets for days, you start to crave something on the healthy side. My favorite is the "bowl of food" - a rotating mix of fresh vegetables, grains, that always tastes delicious. Lots of options for vegans, vegetarian, and gluten-free - but they can also add meat to pretty much anything you order.
193 residents recomanen
Sneaky Pickle
3200 Burgundy StSometimes after eating poboys and beignets for days, you start to crave something on the healthy side. My favorite is the "bowl of food" - a rotating mix of fresh vegetables, grains, that always tastes delicious. Lots of options for vegans, vegetarian, and gluten-free - but they can also add meat to pretty much anything you order.
A great place to get a nice meal or a cocktail. While more upscale than most restaurants in the neighborhood, they aren't gonna make you put on a suit and tie.
155 residents recomanen
The Franklin
2600 Dauphine StreetA great place to get a nice meal or a cocktail. While more upscale than most restaurants in the neighborhood, they aren't gonna make you put on a suit and tie.
Good food and great for groups. Be sure to get their famous Ruby Mimosa! Like most places there is usually a long line, but you can save a little bit of time if you check in online (e.g. yelp).
202 residents recomanen
The Ruby Slipper Café
2001 Burgundy StreetGood food and great for groups. Be sure to get their famous Ruby Mimosa! Like most places there is usually a long line, but you can save a little bit of time if you check in online (e.g. yelp).
The "fancy" coffee shop in Bywater. If you are someone who needs your pour-over, this is the closest place to go.
84 residents recomanen
Sólo Espresso
1301 Poland AveThe "fancy" coffee shop in Bywater. If you are someone who needs your pour-over, this is the closest place to go.
A bit further away, but worth the trip for coffee connoisseurs. They have the best locals roasts and can make it any way you want.
16 residents recomanen
Coffee Science
410 S Broad StA bit further away, but worth the trip for coffee connoisseurs. They have the best locals roasts and can make it any way you want.
Has all the classics - red beans, jambalaya, po-boys, you name it. Make sure you get a house-special daquiri to wash it down. You can order online, or you can come in and do your laundry while you eat.
116 residents recomanen
Melba's Poboys
1525 Elysian Fields AvenueHas all the classics - red beans, jambalaya, po-boys, you name it. Make sure you get a house-special daquiri to wash it down. You can order online, or you can come in and do your laundry while you eat.
One of my favorite places if you are looking for a quick breakfast in the quarter. Good coffee (including a boozy coffee menu) and a small breakfast menu.
Protip #1: if you get the breakfast sandwich, ask for it on biscuits.
Protip #2: There is a chair massage place next door.
96 residents recomanen
Envie Espresso Bar & Cafe
1241 Decatur StOne of my favorite places if you are looking for a quick breakfast in the quarter. Good coffee (including a boozy coffee menu) and a small breakfast menu.
Protip #1: if you get the breakfast sandwich, ask for it on biscuits.
Protip #2: There is a chair massage place next door.
24 hour corner store, and the place to get your late-night poboy fix. Try the Jazz poboy!
173 residents recomanen
Verti Marte
1201 Royal St24 hour corner store, and the place to get your late-night poboy fix. Try the Jazz poboy!
My favorite old New Orleans restaurant. I highly recommend going for lunch during the weekday where prices are a little better, the dress code is a little less strict, and you can get their famous 25 cent martinis! Be sure to check out the old cemetery on your way out.
574 residents recomanen
Commander's Palace
1403 Washington AveMy favorite old New Orleans restaurant. I highly recommend going for lunch during the weekday where prices are a little better, the dress code is a little less strict, and you can get their famous 25 cent martinis! Be sure to check out the old cemetery on your way out.
Drinks & Nightlife
It's a neighborhood dive bar staple. Make sure you try their boilermaker menu!
108 residents recomanen
Bud Rips
900 Piety StIt's a neighborhood dive bar staple. Make sure you try their boilermaker menu!
SUPER divey bar that often hosts events ranging from poetry readings to DJs (Mod night, anyone?). Also good for cheap drinks.
129 residents recomanen
Saturn Bar
3067 St Claude AveSUPER divey bar that often hosts events ranging from poetry readings to DJs (Mod night, anyone?). Also good for cheap drinks.
Wine spot that has become extremely popular. They often have live music in their spacious outdoor space.
839 residents recomanen
Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits
600 Poland AveWine spot that has become extremely popular. They often have live music in their spacious outdoor space.
Frenchman street is packed with Jazz venues of all sorts, as well as delicious restaurants. Many compare the feel of this street to Bourbon before it became hyper-commercialized. If you visited New Orleans and didn't see Frenchman street...you're missing out.
600 Frenchmen St
600 Frenchmen StreetFrenchman street is packed with Jazz venues of all sorts, as well as delicious restaurants. Many compare the feel of this street to Bourbon before it became hyper-commercialized. If you visited New Orleans and didn't see Frenchman street...you're missing out.
Good selection of wines with a cute atmosphere. They have some light food, including fancy canned goods.
143 residents recomanen
N7
1117 Montegut StGood selection of wines with a cute atmosphere. They have some light food, including fancy canned goods.
A cute wine shop on the edge of the Marigny where you can buy a bottle and/or stay for drinks. More off-the-beaten-path than some other wine places. Have definitely run into celebrities like Wendell Pierce here.
24 residents recomanen
Second Vine Wine
4212 Magazine StreetA cute wine shop on the edge of the Marigny where you can buy a bottle and/or stay for drinks. More off-the-beaten-path than some other wine places. Have definitely run into celebrities like Wendell Pierce here.
The bar from the famous "Nine Lives" book. Always weird and always a good time.
264 residents recomanen
Allways Lounge and Theater
2240 St Claude AveThe bar from the famous "Nine Lives" book. Always weird and always a good time.
Always a lot happening. The vibe can change depending on who is performing. Note that there is usually a cover charge.
297 residents recomanen
Hi-Ho Lounge
2239 St Claude AveAlways a lot happening. The vibe can change depending on who is performing. Note that there is usually a cover charge.
Perhaps the diviest bar in the city. Known for super late nights and cheap Schlitz beer, this place is a staple for uptown.
99 residents recomanen
Snake & Jake's Christmas Club Lounge
7612 Oak StreetPerhaps the diviest bar in the city. Known for super late nights and cheap Schlitz beer, this place is a staple for uptown.
New Orleans is a cocktail city and if you want the best - this is it. The rotating drink menu is always great and the bartenders really know their stuff.
244 residents recomanen
Cure
4905 Freret StNew Orleans is a cocktail city and if you want the best - this is it. The rotating drink menu is always great and the bartenders really know their stuff.
Parks & Nature
A narrow but long park that runs on the other side of the train tracks along the Mississippi river. A great place to exercise or just get amazing views of downtown. The closest entrance is the bridge - or the "Rusty Rainbow" - where Piety St. meets the river.
20 residents recomanen
Crescent Park Trail
Crescent Park TrailA narrow but long park that runs on the other side of the train tracks along the Mississippi river. A great place to exercise or just get amazing views of downtown. The closest entrance is the bridge - or the "Rusty Rainbow" - where Piety St. meets the river.
Small lot that has been converted into a tiny neighborhood park. Cute place to relax and eat a poboy.
8 residents recomanen
Clouet Gardens
710 Clouet StSmall lot that has been converted into a tiny neighborhood park. Cute place to relax and eat a poboy.
Beautiful place to hang out in the grass and eat poboys (from the nearby Parkway Tavern). Some places nearby will let you rent a boat/canoe if you feel up to paddling!
238 residents recomanen
Bayou St John
Beautiful place to hang out in the grass and eat poboys (from the nearby Parkway Tavern). Some places nearby will let you rent a boat/canoe if you feel up to paddling!
Large, beautiful, live-oak covered park. There's a lot to do within the park such as the NOMA museum & sculpture garden, rent paddle boats or bicycles, or play putt putt golf.
1516 residents recomanen
City Park
1 Palm DrLarge, beautiful, live-oak covered park. There's a lot to do within the park such as the NOMA museum & sculpture garden, rent paddle boats or bicycles, or play putt putt golf.
Beautiful park in uptown near Tulane and Loyola. You can take the St. Charles streetcar line to get there.
Pro-tip: check out "The Fly" - where the park meets the Mississippi river. Bring a picnic, wine, and a blanket and relax as you watch boats float by.
893 residents recomanen
Audubon Park
6500 Magazine StBeautiful park in uptown near Tulane and Loyola. You can take the St. Charles streetcar line to get there.
Pro-tip: check out "The Fly" - where the park meets the Mississippi river. Bring a picnic, wine, and a blanket and relax as you watch boats float by.
Arts & Culture
Beautiful Street Art led by artist B. Mike. You'll know you are in the right spot when you see the giant portraits painted on the sides of warehouses.
66 residents recomanen
Studio Be
2941 Royal StBeautiful Street Art led by artist B. Mike. You'll know you are in the right spot when you see the giant portraits painted on the sides of warehouses.
A great resource for New Orleans History. They often have events...check their website!
85 residents recomanen
The Historic New Orleans Collection
410 Chartres StA great resource for New Orleans History. They often have events...check their website!
New Orleans biggest art museum. While you are here, be sure to check out the nearby sculpture garden (free!) and walk around the beautiful city park.
782 residents recomanen
Museu d'Art de Nova Orleans
1 Collins Diboll CirNew Orleans biggest art museum. While you are here, be sure to check out the nearby sculpture garden (free!) and walk around the beautiful city park.
One of my favorite galleries. Walk up and down Royal street and stop in to whichever galleries look interesting to you!
Oleander on Royal
1000 Royal StOne of my favorite galleries. Walk up and down Royal street and stop in to whichever galleries look interesting to you!
Essentials
Medium sized grocery store. Prices are closer to Whole-foods, but they have good sales. The fried catfish at the hot food bar is outstanding, and if you see "Shana with the green eyes" she might be willing to cook you some fresh if you ask nicely :)
316 residents recomanen
Robért Fresh Market
135 Robert E Lee BlvdMedium sized grocery store. Prices are closer to Whole-foods, but they have good sales. The fried catfish at the hot food bar is outstanding, and if you see "Shana with the green eyes" she might be willing to cook you some fresh if you ask nicely :)
This place is hard to describe. It's like a 24 hour convenience store has a baby with an organic grocery store and a Mardi Gras warehouse and a restaurant. The food at the hot bar is usually delicious and occasionally they do wood-fired pizza. The grocery store section is small but they have a surprising amount of organic foods...at organic prices. Pro-tip - always check the expiration dates. The upstairs is a wonder to behold...beads, masks, and anything else that you might need to make a good time.
211 residents recomanen
Mardi Gras Zone Supermarket
2706 Royal StThis place is hard to describe. It's like a 24 hour convenience store has a baby with an organic grocery store and a Mardi Gras warehouse and a restaurant. The food at the hot bar is usually delicious and occasionally they do wood-fired pizza. The grocery store section is small but they have a surprising amount of organic foods...at organic prices. Pro-tip - always check the expiration dates. The upstairs is a wonder to behold...beads, masks, and anything else that you might need to make a good time.
Family Dollar
8330 W Judge Perez DrHas a little of everything...for low prices too
Shopping
A second-hand/antique store with an interesting collection of odds and ends. A great place to check out after getting breakfast from Frady's or Satsuma.
36 residents recomanen
Bargain Center
3200 Dauphine StA second-hand/antique store with an interesting collection of odds and ends. A great place to check out after getting breakfast from Frady's or Satsuma.
Great spot to get some one-of-a-kind gifts made by local artists
12 residents recomanen
The Foundation Gallery
1109 Royal StGreat spot to get some one-of-a-kind gifts made by local artists