Emilie’s Faubourg St. John + vicinity guidebook
food + drinks
Most of these spots are within walking distance and all of them are nearby. See the separate list of coffee shops at the bottom.
Tasty breakfast tacos and other treats. Our weekend morning staple.
233 yerel halk öneriyor
Pagoda Café
1430 N Dorgenois StTasty breakfast tacos and other treats. Our weekend morning staple.
Vegan (but delicious) smoothies, coffee drinks and healthy fare you can enjoy to go or in a lovely rear courtyard.
34 yerel halk öneriyor
LAMARA COFFEE & KITCHEN
1300 N Broad StVegan (but delicious) smoothies, coffee drinks and healthy fare you can enjoy to go or in a lovely rear courtyard.
McHardy's Chicken & Fixin'
1458 N Broad StSome of the best fried chicken you'll eat.
Coco Hut Carribean Restaurant
2515 Bayou RdReally good Caribbean food. (It's spicy!)
Delicious Mediterranean fare in a compact space where you can't help but get to know your fellow diners.
237 yerel halk öneriyor
1000 Figs
3141 Ponce De Leon StDelicious Mediterranean fare in a compact space where you can't help but get to know your fellow diners.
Lola's
3312 Esplanade AveIf you like paella and other Spanish food, you're in for a treat.
Toast
1845 Gentilly BoulevardNo-nonsense breakfast spot a quick walk around the Fairgrounds.
Parkway Bakery & Tavern
538 Hagan AveOur go-to for poboys.
This is the Mid City location of this breakfast spot with branches across town serving very large and delicious mimosas.
226 yerel halk öneriyor
Ruby Slipper Cafe
315 S Broad StThis is the Mid City location of this breakfast spot with branches across town serving very large and delicious mimosas.
A less-crowded version of the French Quarter location with a lovely park backdrop.
86 yerel halk öneriyor
Cafe Du Monde City Park
56 Dreyfous DrA less-crowded version of the French Quarter location with a lovely park backdrop.
If you're looking for delicious food in a slightly more upscale atmosphere.
117 yerel halk öneriyor
Ralph's On The Park
900 City Park AveIf you're looking for delicious food in a slightly more upscale atmosphere.
A funky old steakhouse right around the corner that claims to be the oldest in the city. Try a booth with curtains.
81 yerel halk öneriyor
Crescent City Steak House
1001 N Broad StA funky old steakhouse right around the corner that claims to be the oldest in the city. Try a booth with curtains.
Great neighborhood wine bar. Check out the "cheap and tasty" section.
156 yerel halk öneriyor
Swirl Wine Bar & Market
3143 Ponce De Leon StGreat neighborhood wine bar. Check out the "cheap and tasty" section.
Broadview Seafood
1468 North Broad StreetCarry out boiled crawfish and the like.
Cafe Degas
3127 Esplanade AveGood food, great people-watching. I love this place for brunch.
Pal's Lounge
949 N RendonQuintessential New Orleans neighborhood bar.
An outdoor beer garden that is kid-friendly and usually has a food truck on site.
96 yerel halk öneriyor
Second Line Brewing
433 N Bernadotte StAn outdoor beer garden that is kid-friendly and usually has a food truck on site.
Acorn
15 Henry Thomas DriveHealthy-ish fare in the park. Great for picnics.
Bayou Beer Garden
326 N Norman C Francis ParkwayBack before kids, we spent a lot of time here.
tasty, cheap Louisiana-style TexMex tacos, burritos, etc.
172 yerel halk öneriyor
Juan's Flying Burrito - Mid-City
4724 S Carrollton Avetasty, cheap Louisiana-style TexMex tacos, burritos, etc.
Theo's Neighborhood Pizza, Mid-City
4024 Canal StOur go-to for pizza
Zony Mash Beer Project
3940 Thalia StreetIf you've never had a New Orleans snowball, you should fix that.
45 yerel halk öneriyor
Pandora's Snowballs
901 N Carrollton AveIf you've never had a New Orleans snowball, you should fix that.
The latest addition to Bayou Road. The croissants may look burned, but they are delicious. Try their pain au chocolat and almond croissants.
18 yerel halk öneriyor
Leo's Bread
2438 Bell StThe latest addition to Bayou Road. The croissants may look burned, but they are delicious. Try their pain au chocolat and almond croissants.
Santa Fe
3201 Esplanade AveSo-so TexMex, but tasty margaritas in a great spot on the avenue.
Angelo Brocato
214 N Carrollton AveOld school gelateria.
Blue Oak BBQ
900 N Carrollton AveBest BBQ in this part of town.
Hole in the wall unexpectedly top-notch Mexican fare.
21 yerel halk öneriyor
Taqueria Guerrero Mexico Inc
208 N Carrollton AveHole in the wall unexpectedly top-notch Mexican fare.
PIZZA domenica
4933 Magazine StOur other go-to for pizza. (As a bonus, they have delivery).
shopping, books + art
Domino Sound Record Shack
2557 Bayou RdA record shop worth wandering into.
Neighborhood Afro-centric bookstore owned by a female powerhouse. Go in expecting to stay a while.
15 yerel halk öneriyor
Community Book Center
2523 Bayou RdNeighborhood Afro-centric bookstore owned by a female powerhouse. Go in expecting to stay a while.
New Orleans Sanat Müzesi
1 Collins Diboll CirThe Broad Theater
636 N Broad StMy favorite movie theater.
Spend some time wandering around the sculptures in a beautiful outdoor setting.
161 yerel halk öneriyor
Heykel Bahçesi
1 Collins Diboll CirSpend some time wandering around the sculptures in a beautiful outdoor setting.
Haircuts, manicures, massages in an adorable mini-salon next door to the wine shop.
18 yerel halk öneriyor
Lux Salon Blends
3141 Ponce De Leon StHaircuts, manicures, massages in an adorable mini-salon next door to the wine shop.
Rosalie Apothecary
3201 Toulouse StWander around the remains of old buildings and find a prize.
9 yerel halk öneriyor
Ricca's Architectural Sales
511 N Solomon StWander around the remains of old buildings and find a prize.
landmarks
Pitot House
1440 Moss StTremé / Lafitte
Fair Grounds Race Course
1751 Gentilly BlvdJazz Fest!
One of the nation's largest urban parks with something to offer just about anyone.
1516 yerel halk öneriyor
City Park
1 Palm DrOne of the nation's largest urban parks with something to offer just about anyone.
Museum of the Free People of Color
2336 Esplanade AveCheck out the sunset (or sunrise) on Bayou St. John
6 yerel halk öneriyor
Magnolia Bridge At Bayou St John
Harding DriveCheck out the sunset (or sunrise) on Bayou St. John
Couturie Forest
1009 Harrison AveGet a break from urbanity in this City Park gem.
The Singing Oak
Stop beneath the boughs on a walk or run to hear the chimes.
groceries
Canseco's Esplanade Market
3135 Esplanade AveWhole Foods Market
300 N Broad StTerranovas Supermarket
3308 Esplanade Avefitness
The Church of Yoga
1480 N Rocheblave StSwan River Yoga Mid City Mandir
2940 Canal StBig Lake
Lovely running and biking trail in City Park.
Rails-to-trails bike and pedestrian path connecting to French Quarter.
90 yerel halk öneriyor
Lafitte Greenway
North Prieur StreetRails-to-trails bike and pedestrian path connecting to French Quarter.
Orangetheory Fitness
4141 Bienville StCrossFit NOLA 504
3610 Toulouse StDancing Grounds
3705 St Claude AveIn case you forgot your running shoes. They also host regular running groups nearby.
Louisiana Running + Walking Co.
4153 Canal StIn case you forgot your running shoes. They also host regular running groups nearby.
Kayakitiyat
3494 Esplanade AveCrescent Park
2300 N Peters StA great place to run or bike to from our neighborhood.
catch some tunes
Chickie Wah Wah
2828 Canal StRock 'N' Bowl
3016 S Carrollton AveBanks Street Bar & Grill
4401 Banks StThe best radio station in the universe. Find it online or at 90.7 on the radio dial. WWOZ.org is the go-to for figuring out where music is playing around town as clubs come back online.
26 yerel halk öneriyor
WWOZ New Orleans - 90.7 FM
600 N Peters StThe best radio station in the universe. Find it online or at 90.7 on the radio dial. WWOZ.org is the go-to for figuring out where music is playing around town as clubs come back online.
Outdoor movie and music venue. The companion business to the Broad Theater.
155 yerel halk öneriyor
The Broad Theater
636 N Broad StOutdoor movie and music venue. The companion business to the Broad Theater.
coffee shops
the flagpole
2032 Esplanade AveCute outdoor cafe on Esplanade that's great for people-watching.
CC's Coffee House
701 Metairie RdFair Grinds Coffeehouse
3133 Ponce De Leon StHEY Coffee Co.
2606 St Louis StOld Road Coffee
2024 Bayou Rd