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    3.5 (777 reviews)
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    MELBA'S ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Cornbread
    Brittany T.

    Totally get why this is a local favorite after stopping by. After a long day of travel, I needed some sustenance and Melba's delivered. Their shrimp po'boy is huge! Like a footlong sub but just packed with shrimp and fixings. Easily made for a great meal plus leftovers, especially when paired with their sides. I went with the fries and cornbread. The fries were nice and crispy, nothing super special, but the cornbread was bomb. Prices are pretty decent too honestly considering how much food you get. There's a bit of seating here but the also do takeout.

    Jude M.

    Taste: 3 Creativity/Authenticity: 3.5 Atmosphere: 4 Service: 5 Bang for your buck: 3.5 I like that this place is 24hrs but when someone tells you this is the best po boy in town you gotta try it! Was here for the Super Bowl so perfect timing and well it was underwhelming! It was just decent, def not the best, the sandwich itself was well the shrimp wasn't crispy and was soggy, the bread was stale so I just ate the shrimp and lettuce like a salad. Overall not my favorite pi boy but I will be back to try it again! The place was too busy for it to be just ok! Thanks for the experience

    Red Beans & Rice, andouille sausage, collard greens and corn bread. Now this plate doesn't look appetizing, but it was delicious!
    Linda M.

    This place is BUSY so be ready to stand on line for a bit, but it moves fairly quickly. The food is great! Fun atmosphere too. We took our food to go, but just waiting on the food was entertaining as you people watch.

    Leslie S.

    Whoops! Ordered online for pickup and accidentally chose this location instead of the Tulane location so we decided to eat it there. We got a roast beef poboy and a red bean and rice plate with chicken tenders and macaroni and cheese. The roast beef poboy was perfectly sloppy and the red beans were good but had too much rice and needed a healthy dose of hot sauce. It was nice to see the original location, but we'll probably stick with the Tulane location.

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    Torrey S.

    A friend suggested this place as a stop off for dinner after a late flight in. Great selection. It has a quirky vibe along with modern technology (like kiosk ordering). Nice daiquiris and excellent poboys. As for the specifics on the roast beef poboy, plenty of tasty roast beef, but it could have used more gravy. That's was the only thing I could suggest to improve the sandwich. They have a literacy campaign they highly publicize inside. Nice community involvement there. Now, add the laundromat inside, and you have to admit it's a truly unique business. The dining side has a patio as well as inside seating, so depending on the weather you can make yourself as comfy as you like.

    Stuffed Peppers
    Kitty A.

    This was my first visit to Melba's, and it didn't disappoint. It looks small when you pull up, but it's actually a nice size establishment. They have a kiosk where you can order, or you can go straight to the line and see some of the food available. There is seating in another area of the restaurant. The staff was super friendly, definitely a New Orleans vibe with the family vibe. The restroom is secure, where they buzz you in. It's visually clean, but it did smell like urine. I'm not sure how often during the day it's cleaned. The food looks amazing behind that glass. I ordered the stuffed peppers, and I tell you...it was a reminder of my mom's stuffed peppers. They were so good. I added the collards with that, and they were seasoned just right. It comes with cornbread, which was also good. I'll definitely be sending my husband to pick up dinner real soon

    Side of Smoked Sausage Bourbon Teriyaki Chicken Plate Jambalaya Baked Macaroni Slow cooked BBQ Rib Plate
    Dulce C.

    Me & my husband had Melbas after a late night ghost tour, and we came across it and decided to try it out. It was busy, (Late Saturday night) but we didn't mind the wait. I ordered Bourbon chicken on rice with a side of jambalaya. My husband had the ribs with Mac & cheese. They both come with a corn bread. And we had a side order of their hot sausage and tots. We were sooo satisfied with everything! Very filling at a great price point. The place itself has a lot of beautiful character. The flavors of everything was amazinggg! Corn bread was perfect. It just tasted as delicious as it looks! 10/10 recommend!

    Bourbon Teriyaki Chicken Plate with a side of Corn Grits
    William S.

    Melba's has never failed to satisfy my late-night needs, even when I probably shouldn't be considering this a "need" The staff here is always friendly and helpful. I'm not a regular, I sometimes need a little assistance navigating the menu and ordering process. Once inside, you can either check out the menu for options or choose items from a cafeteria-style line. They also have a seating area, but I usually opt for takeout. The food at Melba's definitely gets the FYE! () stamp!

    They make sure your food is tamper proof!
    Jaime R.

    Food was delicious! I ordered online and it was ready when I arrived. The service was excellent! Lots of character and unique venue! First time I've seen tamper proof delivery bags and I like it!

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    Love this place. Best food ever. Always a long wait which is sort of annoying but the food is worth it.

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    This place is always open. And that's good for someone who works night. Great atmosphere and the staff is always nice

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    Ask the Community - Melba's

    What is the panty dropper made of?

    You gotta asked the person who drop them lol because that's a good drink

    Is breakfast served all day?

    Hi we serve breakfast from midnight till 10 am

    What Melba' stuffed pepper are stuffed with?

    Shrimp and ground beef!!!

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