Guidebook for Bayou St John & Beyond
Food Scene
My good friends Dan and Shana recently renovated an old Chinese pagoda into an amazing outdoor cafe. Best coffee in town, and all food is handmade. Just a 5 block walk from the Cottage.
233 locals recommend
Pagoda Café
1430 N Dorgenois StMy good friends Dan and Shana recently renovated an old Chinese pagoda into an amazing outdoor cafe. Best coffee in town, and all food is handmade. Just a 5 block walk from the Cottage.
Incredible creole food for breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner. This place is the real deal. Just five blocks from the Cottage.
201 locals recommend
Li'l Dizzy's Cafe
1500 Esplanade AveIncredible creole food for breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner. This place is the real deal. Just five blocks from the Cottage.
50-cent oysters on the half shell and half prices cocktails and wine from 3p-6p everyday. In a classic setting. What's not to love?
113 locals recommend
Luke
333 St Charles Ave50-cent oysters on the half shell and half prices cocktails and wine from 3p-6p everyday. In a classic setting. What's not to love?
Begniets and coffee 24-hours ad day-- in the heart of City Park in a newly renovated historic building with outdoor seating and great views. Family times or after dinner times: this is your spot.
221 locals recommend
Morning Call
56 Dreyfous DrBegniets and coffee 24-hours ad day-- in the heart of City Park in a newly renovated historic building with outdoor seating and great views. Family times or after dinner times: this is your spot.
Leo's Bread
2438 Bell StBest bread in town. Across street from Pagoda Cafe.
Amazing po-boy joint on Bayou. Eat at their big outdoor area or eat on the bayou.
681 locals recommend
Parkway Bakery & Tavern
538 Hagan AveAmazing po-boy joint on Bayou. Eat at their big outdoor area or eat on the bayou.
Old Road Coffee
2024 Bayou RdNeighborhood coffee joint, between the Casita and French Quarter
Lola's
3312 Esplanade AveCute, romantic Spanish restaurant. Short walk from spot.
Cafe Degas
3127 Esplanade AveUpscale french/creole cuisine. Fabulous vibes.
Bar serving po-boys and gumbo great little neighborhood joint.
182 locals recommend
Liuzza's by the Track
1518 N Lopez StBar serving po-boys and gumbo great little neighborhood joint.
Angelo Brocato
214 N Carrollton Ave100 year old New Orleans Italian ice cream/pastry shop.
McHardy's Chicken & Fixin'
1458 N Broad StAmazing fried chicken. Just a few blocks from the pad.
LAMARA COFFEE & KITCHEN
1300 N Broad StHip cafe with coffee, sandwiches, and smoothies.
Toast
1845 Gentilly BoulevardLocal bunch joint near Fairgrounds.
Classic old school steakhouse. Try and get a booth-- they have privacy curtains!
81 locals recommend
Crescent City Steak House
1001 N Broad StClassic old school steakhouse. Try and get a booth-- they have privacy curtains!
Sweet Soulfood
1025 N Broad StVegan soulfood joint.
Drinks & Nightlife
Pal's Lounge
949 N RendonMy favorite neighborhood bar in NOLA. A short walk from the spot.
Bar Tonique
820 N Rampart StGreat spot for craft cocktails in the Quarter.
R Bar
1431 Royal StStylish and a little on the dive side-- it's what we do best here.
Everything Else
Great po-boys and fully stocked bar. Awesome ambiance and location. Take the food to-go and chill at the Bayou for a perfect afternoon.
681 locals recommend
Parkway Bakery & Tavern
538 Hagan AveGreat po-boys and fully stocked bar. Awesome ambiance and location. Take the food to-go and chill at the Bayou for a perfect afternoon.
Essentials
Great neighborhood grocery for any food, booze & toiletries you might need. A 15-20 minute walk (or 3-5 minute bike ride) from the cottage.
236 locals recommend
Canseco's Esplanade Market
3135 Esplanade AveGreat neighborhood grocery for any food, booze & toiletries you might need. A 15-20 minute walk (or 3-5 minute bike ride) from the cottage.
Closest grocery. Excellent spread of prepared foods and large beer and wine selection. 20 minute walk from cottage.
736 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
300 N Broad StClosest grocery. Excellent spread of prepared foods and large beer and wine selection. 20 minute walk from cottage.
Canseco's Esplanade Market
3135 Esplanade AveA "little giant" supermarket, including hot bar.
Neighborhood bodega with home-made sausage plus other meats and some produce. Great selection of specialty foods like pasture raised eggs, gluten free pastas, etc.
88 locals recommend
Terranovas Supermarket
3308 Esplanade AveNeighborhood bodega with home-made sausage plus other meats and some produce. Great selection of specialty foods like pasture raised eggs, gluten free pastas, etc.
Pandora's Snowballs
901 N Carrollton AveClassic NOLA sno-ball stand. Great on hot summer days.
Sightseeing
My friends run the best bike tour guide outfit in the city. Ride along on comfy cruisers with Jeff, Cassady, Cassandra, Derek and Lara for tours of cuisine, cocktails, or Creole neighborhoods.
47 locals recommend
Confederacy of Cruisers
634 Elysian Fields AveMy friends run the best bike tour guide outfit in the city. Ride along on comfy cruisers with Jeff, Cassady, Cassandra, Derek and Lara for tours of cuisine, cocktails, or Creole neighborhoods.
Excellent place for beignets and coffee, with amazing views of city park.
86 locals recommend
Cafe Du Monde City Park
56 Dreyfous DrExcellent place for beignets and coffee, with amazing views of city park.
Kayakitiyat
3494 Esplanade AveKayak rental/tours. A great expedition!
Shopping
Domino Sound Record Shack
2557 Bayou RdThe best record store in North America. Period.
Food scene
the flagpole
2032 Esplanade Ave