Guidebook for New Orleans
Shopping
Great place to buy your local-made all-natural herbs, teas, soaps and gifts.
17 residents recomanen
Maypop Community Herb Shop
2701 St Claude AveGreat place to buy your local-made all-natural herbs, teas, soaps and gifts.
Blue Dream
1925 Sophie Wright Placebest vintage store i've ever been
Canseco's Market
2221 Elysian Fields AveNew Orleans Food Co-Op
2372 St Claude AveThis is my favorite wine shop with lots of small producer natural wines. I especially love to come here on Wednesdays between 5-7 when they have a wine tasting.
152 residents recomanen
Faubourg Wines
2805 St Claude AveThis is my favorite wine shop with lots of small producer natural wines. I especially love to come here on Wednesdays between 5-7 when they have a wine tasting.
Domino Sound Record Shack
2557 Bayou RdMy favorite record shop
Euclid Records
3301 Chartres StGreat neighborhood record shop
Louisiana Music Factory
421 Frenchmen StThis is a must go to record shop for local music.
Hove Parfumeur
434 Chartres StHistoric perfume shop
World famous shoe designer’s store in New Orleans with really beautiful and unique crafted shoes
John Fluevog Shoes New Orleans
World famous shoe designer’s store in New Orleans with really beautiful and unique crafted shoes
Webb's Bywater Music
3217 Burgundy StMusic instrument shop in Bywater
Low Timers
3207 Burgundy StTiny cute vintage shop in Bywater
Voodoo shop owned by famous voodoo priestess Sallie Ann Glassman
11 residents recomanen
Island of Salvation Botanica
2372 Saint Claude AvenueVoodoo shop owned by famous voodoo priestess Sallie Ann Glassman
Frenchmen Grocery & Deli
600 Frenchmen StA gem of a local bookshop in Marigny
Baldwin & Co.
1030 Elysian Fields AveGreat bookshop and cafe in Marigny
Faulkner House Books
624 Pirates AlleyReally cute bookshop in French Quarter’s Pirate Alley
Arcadian Books
714 Orleans StGreat little bookshop
Beckham's BookShop
228 Decatur StAmazing 3-story used bookshop in the French Quarter
Parlour Books
Cute little Bywater bookshop
great place to buy local made gifts and art and just a great scene in general to window shop
13 residents recomanen
Palace Market
619 Frenchmen Stgreat place to buy local made gifts and art and just a great scene in general to window shop
C'Mere
Amazing shop for local crafts and gifts!
Drinks & Nightlife
gay bar with a restaurant drag brunch swimming pool, hot tub, sauna
451 residents recomanen
The Country Club
634 Louisa Streetgay bar with a restaurant drag brunch swimming pool, hot tub, sauna
live music, saturday night with dj soul sister, amazingly authentic Congresso Cubano pop up restaurant
297 residents recomanen
Hi-Ho Lounge
2239 St Claude Avelive music, saturday night with dj soul sister, amazingly authentic Congresso Cubano pop up restaurant
Mimi's In the Marigny
2600 Chartres Streetlate night tapas bar, pool table
Big Daddy's Bar
fun gay bar
Phoenix Bar
941 Elysian Fields Avefun daddy bar
The Domino
3044 St Claude AveThey have fun dance parties here
Saturn Bar
3067 St Claude AveIconic venue for Dance parties and live music
Nola's Bar & Grill
1355 Saint Bernard AvenueReally fun dance party for 30yo and up, mostly POC crowd
Poor Boys Bar
1328 St Bernard AveHipster dance and live music club with a mixed crowd
Candlelight Lounge
925 N Robertson StTreme live music venue, especially Wednesday night
Live music joint, especially Friday night for the Pinnettes all-women brass band
30 residents recomanen
Bullet's Sports Bar
2441 A P Tureaud AveLive music joint, especially Friday night for the Pinnettes all-women brass band
Iconic 7th Ward bar originally started by a famous MG Indian and later purchased by local trumpet legend Kermit Ruffins. He plays here on Monday and serves his own homemade red beans and rice
75 residents recomanen
Kermit's Treme Mother in Law Lounge
1500 North Claiborne AvenueIconic 7th Ward bar originally started by a famous MG Indian and later purchased by local trumpet legend Kermit Ruffins. He plays here on Monday and serves his own homemade red beans and rice
Craft beer and Live music venue often features John Boutte on Monday nights
387 residents recomanen
d.b.a.
618 Frenchmen StCraft beer and Live music venue often features John Boutte on Monday nights
Maple Leaf Bar
8316 Oak StTuesday nights for Rebirth Brass Band
B J's Lounge
4301 Burgundy StReally cute Bywater bar with live music
Vaughan's Lounge
4229 Dauphine StBywater Bar with live music
Parleaux Beer Lab
634 Lesseps StRoyal Frenchmen Hotel and Bar
700 Frenchmen StSpot for live music
The Spotted Cat Music Club
623 Frenchmen StSpot for live music
Tiny gay bar in French quarter with legendary Sunday happy hour drag shows
32 residents recomanen
Golden Lantern
1239 Royal StTiny gay bar in French quarter with legendary Sunday happy hour drag shows
THE TELL ME BAR
Amazing wine bar with regular food popups and live DJs
Food Scene
A coffee shop for its sidewalk, location, piano, chess, and dominos
53 residents recomanen
Flora Gallery & Coffee Shop
2600 Royal StA coffee shop for its sidewalk, location, piano, chess, and dominos
The Orange Couch
2339 Royal Stthis is the coffee shop if you have work to do
Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits
600 Poland Avegem of a wine shop restaurant music venue
St. Coffee on St. Claude
2718 St Claude Avecoffee shop for punks and tattooed types
Good sidewalk-seating coffee shop with large portions of southern style food
175 residents recomanen
Who Dat Coffee Cafe
2401 Burgundy StGood sidewalk-seating coffee shop with large portions of southern style food
N7
1117 Montegut Stromantic hidden french restaurant
The Joint
701 Mazant Stbest bbq in the south
Satsuma Cafe
3218 Dauphine Stthe place to go for coffee and juice
Alma Cafe
800 Louisa StMy new favorite breakfast and lunch place in Bywater
My Mexican husband’s favorite taco stand. They have a great courtyard and are known for their margaritas
34 residents recomanen
Rosalita's Backyard Tacos 🌮
3304 St Claude AveMy Mexican husband’s favorite taco stand. They have a great courtyard and are known for their margaritas
Best pizza in the neighborhood serving NY style pizza and fresh pasta
460 residents recomanen
Pizza Delicious
617 Piety StBest pizza in the neighborhood serving NY style pizza and fresh pasta
Bywater American Bistro
2900 Chartres StMy favorite restaurant in the neighborhood
Paladar 511
511 Marigny StMy other favorite restaurant in the neighborhood
Great vegetarian and non vegetarian food. Famous for their vegan Mack and cheese; but also the best burger in the neighborhood.
193 residents recomanen
Sneaky Pickle
3200 Burgundy StGreat vegetarian and non vegetarian food. Famous for their vegan Mack and cheese; but also the best burger in the neighborhood.
Inexpensive late night food and bar. I always get the pirogues and the best Rubin ever time they are so good!
16 residents recomanen
The Green Room Kukhnya
1300 Saint Bernard AvenueInexpensive late night food and bar. I always get the pirogues and the best Rubin ever time they are so good!
I like to come here on Wednesday for their half-price wine night. It has a great wine list and comfort Italian food in big portions. I usually order the mussels.
155 residents recomanen
The Franklin
2600 Dauphine StreetI like to come here on Wednesday for their half-price wine night. It has a great wine list and comfort Italian food in big portions. I usually order the mussels.
Really friendly black-owned neighborhood oyster place with oyster happy hour
30 residents recomanen
THE HALF SHELL ON THE BAYOU
2517 Bayou RdReally friendly black-owned neighborhood oyster place with oyster happy hour
My favorite location of the iconic New Orleans beignets
86 residents recomanen
Cafe Du Monde City Park
56 Dreyfous DrMy favorite location of the iconic New Orleans beignets
1000 Figs
3141 Ponce De Leon StOne of my favorite restaurants for healthy Mediterranean food
Dian Xin
1218 Decatur StMy favorite Chinese food in the city
Today's Cajun Seafood
1700 McShane PlaceAuthentic New Orleans seafood experience
Loretta's Authentic Pralines
2101 N Rampart StBest pralines and good lunch spot
Really cute coffee shop often hosts weekend street concerts featuring John Boutte
140 residents recomanen
Bywater Bakery
3624 Dauphine StReally cute coffee shop often hosts weekend street concerts featuring John Boutte
Dooky Chase Restaurant
2301 Orleans AveFamous fried chicken restaurant in Treme
Cochon RESTAURANT
930 Tchoupitoulas StGreat American cuisine restaurant
Carmo
527 Julia StA favorite restaurant that is also a great place for vegetarians
Herbsaint
701 St Charles AveAnother favorite
Budsi’s Authentic Thai
A favorite Marigny Thai restaurant
Jacques-Imo's
8324 Oak StA popular uptown restaurant for classic New Orleans dishes
Port of Call
838 Esplanade AveFamous burger joint
Lowpoint
Great coffee and food popups
Addis Nola
2514 S Broad StA favorite for Ethiopian food
Sammy's Food Services & Deli
3000 Elysian Fields AveLocal food spot
Morrow's
2438 St Claude AveOne of the most popular restaurants for black New Orleanians
Angelo Brocato
214 N Carrollton Ave100+ year old gelato spot
I love hotdogs and this place is my go to Frenchmen st late night snack. I always order a dog and a chili cheese tater tots
Dat Dog
I love hotdogs and this place is my go to Frenchmen st late night snack. I always order a dog and a chili cheese tater tots
My favorite lunch spot to take tourists seeking New Orleans food
25 residents recomanen
Café Reconcile
1631 Oretha Castle Haley BlvdMy favorite lunch spot to take tourists seeking New Orleans food
Crescent City Farmers Market
500 North Norman C Francis ParkwayThursday afternoons from 3-7
Luke
333 St Charles AveCome here for happy hour for half-priced oysters on the half shell
Historic fried seafood restaurant also serving oysters in the half shell
107 residents recomanen
Casamento's Restaurant
4330 Magazine StHistoric fried seafood restaurant also serving oysters in the half shell
Everything Else
Includes the New Orleans Food Co-op, Voodoo shop, yoga, and the amazing Istanbul bar/venue
108 residents recomanen
New Orleans Healing Center
2372 St Claude AveIncludes the New Orleans Food Co-op, Voodoo shop, yoga, and the amazing Istanbul bar/venue
Allways Lounge and Theater
2240 St Claude Avemusic and theater
The Tigermen Den
3113 Royal Stpop up cajun brunch and other events in an old beautifully restored creole cottage
the place to go for bike repair, bike locks, blinkers, whatever bikes
41 residents recomanen
Gerken's Bike Shop
2803 St Claude Avethe place to go for bike repair, bike locks, blinkers, whatever bikes
love love love this wine shop, it's wine bar, its wednesday free tastings
152 residents recomanen
Faubourg Wines
2805 St Claude Avelove love love this wine shop, it's wine bar, its wednesday free tastings
Mardi Gras Zone Supermarket
2706 Royal St24 hour international grocery
Hank's Super Market
2634 St Claude Ave24 hour corner store liquor beer wine food
Amazing community dance studio with open classes for dance offerings, yoga, and more
16 residents recomanen
Dancing Grounds
3705 St Claude AveAmazing community dance studio with open classes for dance offerings, yoga, and more
Bokah Bikes
4233 St Claude AveDance Quarter
1719 Toledano StDance classes
Prytania Theatre
5339 Prytania StHistoric theater uptown
The Broad Theater
636 N Broad StA favorite movie theater in Midcity
Sightseeing
Tiny local museum run started in 1999 by Sylvester Francis. It is a must for anyone wanting to understand New Orleans Second Line and MG Indian traditions. You have to make an appointment. You will not regret it!
12 residents recomanen
Backstreet Cultural Museum
1531 Saint Philip StreetTiny local museum run started in 1999 by Sylvester Francis. It is a must for anyone wanting to understand New Orleans Second Line and MG Indian traditions. You have to make an appointment. You will not regret it!
Really amazing free sculpture garden in one of the countries must beautiful City Parks
161 residents recomanen
Jardí de l'escultura
1 Collins Diboll CirReally amazing free sculpture garden in one of the countries must beautiful City Parks
Incredible local arts events, must check the calendar during your stay
128 residents recomanen
Contemporary Arts Center
900 Camp StIncredible local arts events, must check the calendar during your stay
Ogden Museum of Southern Art
925 Camp StGreat collection of Southern Art
Amazing rose bush collection and historic place for black history, come for Sunday drum circle. Often hosts local food festivals
252 residents recomanen
Louis Armstrong Park
701 N Rampart StAmazing rose bush collection and historic place for black history, come for Sunday drum circle. Often hosts local food festivals
This is The radio station of New Orleans. Check their website for their Live Wire to find out what is happening in the city!
26 residents recomanen
WWOZ New Orleans - 90.7 FM
600 N Peters StThis is The radio station of New Orleans. Check their website for their Live Wire to find out what is happening in the city!
Plantació Whitney
5099 LA-18An important museum to understand Louisiana history
The best swamp tour to get an idea of the surrounding flora and fauna
19 residents recomanen
Cajun Encounters Tour Company
55345 US-90The best swamp tour to get an idea of the surrounding flora and fauna
Museu de la Farmàcia de Nova Orleans
514 Chartres StJAMNOLA
2832 Royal StAudubon Park
6500 Magazine StAudubon Zoo
6500 Magazine StMuseu Infantil de Louisiana
15 Henry Thomas DrLe Petit Theatre
616 St PeterHistoric little theater in the French Quarter
Food scene
Historic restaurant where famed chefs like Paul Prudhomme and Emeril got their start. They have a famous Sunday brunch or lunch time with cheap martinis
574 residents recomanen
Commander's Palace
1403 Washington AveHistoric restaurant where famed chefs like Paul Prudhomme and Emeril got their start. They have a famous Sunday brunch or lunch time with cheap martinis