Guidebook for New Orleans
Food Scene
Wonderful Breakfast, lunch and coffee! Just around the corner and down the block!
267 locals recommend
New Orleans Cake Café & Bakery
2440 Chartres StWonderful Breakfast, lunch and coffee! Just around the corner and down the block!
A must do! Several food vendors, lots of choices, all LOCAL! There is also a bar - so you can grab a cocktail and learn about the history of this spectacular place!
466 locals recommend
St. Roch Market
2381 St Claude AveA must do! Several food vendors, lots of choices, all LOCAL! There is also a bar - so you can grab a cocktail and learn about the history of this spectacular place!
SukhoThai
2200 Royal StGreat Thai place around the corner!
Perfect spot for Sunday Brunch! Lovely courtyard, friendly folks and great food!
53 locals recommend
Cru by Chef Marlon Alexander at Feelings Cafe
535 Franklin AvePerfect spot for Sunday Brunch! Lovely courtyard, friendly folks and great food!
The BEST BBQ in town - consistently rated one of the Top 10 BBQ restaurants in the South by national reviewers!
405 locals recommend
The Joint
701 Mazant StThe BEST BBQ in town - consistently rated one of the Top 10 BBQ restaurants in the South by national reviewers!
Looking for Asian with a Cajun/Creole flair - check this place out!
149 locals recommend
Red's Chinese
3048 St Claude AveLooking for Asian with a Cajun/Creole flair - check this place out!
Cajun Cuisine meets Wisconsin Cheese - something to behold for sure!
25 locals recommend
The Cheezy Cajun
3325 Saint Claude AvenueCajun Cuisine meets Wisconsin Cheese - something to behold for sure!
Essentials
Lovely little co-op grocery, featuring local, organic goods. Nice produce selection. They also have a grab and go case with sandwiches and sushi. However, they do not sell alcohol.
195 locals recommend
New Orleans Food Co-Op
2372 St Claude AveLovely little co-op grocery, featuring local, organic goods. Nice produce selection. They also have a grab and go case with sandwiches and sushi. However, they do not sell alcohol.
Drinks & Nightlife
Check out this great wine cellar. You can grab a bottle, or sit at the bar and sample the bartenders featured wines. Great place to spend an afternoon.
152 locals recommend
Faubourg Wines
2805 St Claude AveCheck out this great wine cellar. You can grab a bottle, or sit at the bar and sample the bartenders featured wines. Great place to spend an afternoon.
Local bar - fantastic tapas upstairs. Open all night, food served until about 3 a.m.
673 locals recommend
Mimi's In the Marigny
2600 Chartres StreetLocal bar - fantastic tapas upstairs. Open all night, food served until about 3 a.m.
d.b.a.
618 Frenchmen StLocal favorite for great live music!
Interesting mix of live music, comedy nights and more. GREAT Russian food in the back. Try the Beet Burger!
238 locals recommend
Siberia Lounge
2227 St Claude AveInteresting mix of live music, comedy nights and more. GREAT Russian food in the back. Try the Beet Burger!
Hi-Ho Lounge
2239 St Claude AveWonderful non-smoking venue. Live music, burlesque, drag and more!
My personal fav for Drag, Burlesque and unique variety shows. Love, Love, Love Drag Bingo!!!
264 locals recommend
Allways Lounge and Theater
2240 St Claude AveMy personal fav for Drag, Burlesque and unique variety shows. Love, Love, Love Drag Bingo!!!
Kajun's Pub
2256 St Claude AveLocal dive bar. Best Karaoke!
It's right on the corner, so you can walk home after a night of beer and cocktails with the locals!
30 locals recommend
The Friendly Bar
2301 Chartres StIt's right on the corner, so you can walk home after a night of beer and cocktails with the locals!
One of my favorite local neighborhood bars. It's in the Bywater, but worth the trip for Honky Tonk Tuesdays!
151 locals recommend
B J's Lounge
4301 Burgundy StOne of my favorite local neighborhood bars. It's in the Bywater, but worth the trip for Honky Tonk Tuesdays!
Vaughan's Lounge
4229 Dauphine StAnother old standard bar in the Bywater!
Everything Else
Brand new bike shop just a few doors down. Bike rental and repair - in case you want to cruise through the hood!
17 locals recommend
Alex's Bikes
607 Marigny StBrand new bike shop just a few doors down. Bike rental and repair - in case you want to cruise through the hood!
Arts & Culture
Not to be missed - FAM is a unique, local shopping experience. New Orleans first nighttime market, plunk dab in the middle of Frenchmen nightlife. Stop by to see the most talented local visual artists, jewelers, clothing designers, potters and soap makers - all in a quaint outdoor setting!
112 locals recommend
Frenchmen Art Market
2231 Saint Claude AvenueNot to be missed - FAM is a unique, local shopping experience. New Orleans first nighttime market, plunk dab in the middle of Frenchmen nightlife. Stop by to see the most talented local visual artists, jewelers, clothing designers, potters and soap makers - all in a quaint outdoor setting!
A local favorite for live jazz, blues and more. Restaurant and bar in the front, live performances in a listening room atmosphere in the back.
273 locals recommend
Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro
626 Frenchmen StA local favorite for live jazz, blues and more. Restaurant and bar in the front, live performances in a listening room atmosphere in the back.