Service is trash! Ordered a 5 piece wings w/ red beans & a drink at 9:03. Very long wait. Didn't get the food until 9:42. They forgot the red beans and my drink. Waited to be helped for 15 mins to get a daiquiri. It was not crowded. read more

If you want to get simple food from here after midnight expect to wait 1hr and everyone after to get their food before you. Just horrible. We asked them twice about our order saying that "it's coming, it's coming" and it was an hour. read more

I came to Melba's for brunch , I didn't know that they sell breakfast all day & I had a great experience. I had the shrimp & grits it was so favorably. the cashier recommended me corn grits , i enjoyed every bite. The service was great the cashier was very nice & polite . Next time I'll come a different time other than in the morning when i visit again . I will return for another meal read more

Stopped in for lunch. Staff was great food was good! Love the books and the whole idea around that. read more

Melba's - Chicken Wings Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Melba's has been around forever and is well worth a stop on your trip! I have ordered the Shrimp & Grits (very good) and the Bell Pepper Plate (very good). The atmosphere is a little on the rougher side but a good place to eat and take out as well! read more

Melba's - Shrimp & Grits - Chicken Wings Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

I was throughly disappointed with Melba's, the way people are always flocking in there, I just knew the food was fantastic; yeah fantastically unappealing, sloppy, unappetizing, and over priced. I had the $15 shrimp poboy with fries and drink, an extra cost. The poboy was skimpy for one, appeared to be shrimp mush mush for two, and was not good at all for three, didn't even taste like a shrimp poboy. The fries were not good, tasted like commodity fries, if there was a thing, and they have fake cold drinks, what is cola?! I threw away 3/4 of my food after forcing myself to eat and drink what I did. My mother who hates to waste food even threw hers away. Everything was a disappointment, well except for the staff, they were pretty cool, and the inside decor, that is why they got the two stars. I would not recommend anyone eat here, I could not wait to get to a real Coke to wash that mess down. Their other food MAY be better, but I won't be taking the chance to find out. They have a large selection of daiquiris that appear to be popular, can't confirm the taste or quality and a nice outdoor seating area and parking lot in the back. read more

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Open 24 hrs which is a plus. You can even get a book and receive a free food item which is super cool. I got "high on the hog" and received a free brownie read more

By far the WORST "Roast Beef Po-Boy" I've ever eaten in my life! I put it in quotes because at first glance, seeing meat of that color and texture (never seen "flaky light tan" roast beef before), I swore they had served me a tuna fish sandwich. Ugh. And you know how tuna fish sandwiches taste dry and flavorless without adequate dressings like mayo? Somehow that applied here. New Orleanians, who know good food, expect a hot roast beef po-boy to be oozing in juicy gravy, and for their sandwiches to be accompanied by a selection of hot sauces and ketchup. We looked around... not a single bottle of ANY condiments visible on premises. Know how many napkins were needed? ONE. Not 10-20 like a traditional, yummy po-boy place... ONE! The vibe in this eatery screams, "Tourists, give us your dollars!" There were bright lights, glitzy ordering kiosks, a wall of books for some reason, another wall of daiquiri machines, plus a bible-thumper handing out free copies of her work. It's bizarre, frankly. Two of the patrons were very clearly sex workers between "jobs" who reeked of body powder (the kind you splash on when you don't have access to a shower during your "work" day). Despite showing up during the height of lunch hour, we noticed not a single person in line, just a couple of tables occupied by non-locals evidently willing to eat anything given to them without complaint. Nary a "regular" in sight because honestly I doubt there are any. Still, the wait time for our food was longer than most busy lunch spots for some reason. As for the name, Melba, which one tourist asked about, the owner/manager was overheard explaining how it was the name of a place we locals all knew and loved back in the day, so they coopted it for this wanna-be joint. Sorry, they may as well have called it "K&B" or "Krauss" because it has literally nothing to do with the reputation of the former namesake. Indeed, I think the proprietors of the original Melba shop would have blanched at the sight of all the beige food laid out in troughs calling it a "hot lunch". Never going back. Our quest for excellent roast beef po-boys continues. At least we started at the bottom. This place, unless it's a front or halfway-house of some kind, is doomed. read more

Melba's - All brown food. YACK! - Chicken Wings Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Went here while visiting New Orleans and I was pleasantly surprised. This 24hr spot hit the spot. I ordered wings for friends and a daiquiri. I would have gave them 5 stars but the red beans and rice was not good. The flavor was not there. Other than that the experience was good. read more

Melba's - 44 oz Daiquiri - Chicken Wings Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Pheeewwww that was one of the worse restaurants I've eaten in New Orleans! I had the hot sausage sandwich with fries and gumbo. The fries were cooked in oil that hadn't been cleaned in over a week it tasted horrible and the sandwich was not good at all. Don't get me started on the gumbo. read more

My go to after work spot, open 24/7 can't beat that. Food is ALWAYS delicious. I've never had anything here I don't like. They give you a lot of everything, well worth the price. read more

Melba's - Shrimp & Grits (corn actually in the grits) + toast & cornbread - just a little over $20 in 2023 not bad at all - Chicken Wings Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

If I could give zero stars I would. My family ordered approx $170 worth of food and was missing several items. We called the restaurant 20 times before they would answer. We tried to explain that we were missing two orders of gumbo and a gallon and a half of daiquiris. They were no help. They kept referring us to door dash. Door dash told us to call the restaurant. The shrimp and grits smelled spoiled. The cabbage was not fresh. Chicken wings were cold and bland. I never leave bad reviews but this was by far the worst food ever. After going back and forth with door dash, we were able to get the money back. I'm glad because no one should pay for food with low quality. I highly suggest that my fellow yelpers stay away from this place. read more

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One things for sure, you gonna wait! No not no 15, 20, 30 min it's gonna be an hour or more and don't expect it to be right or cooked properly! but you get what you pay for and the time! Just know it's decent drunk food! But be patient, and service is a little sus and expect to be ignored! Oh and the website never works so if you can order through there do it so you can wait somewhere comfortable and safe! read more

Uber driver recommended this place as a spot where the locals go. We asked the uber driver why we never see seafood boil on the menu and he suggested this spot. We ordered the 5 piece wing special, the fried shrimp and fish plate and 2 pounds of crawfish. The fried chicken was okay. The fish and shrimp were better at Mother's. This was my first crawfish experience but I thought it was pretty good but they were a little mushy. Overall, food was all right but the wait staff was definitely down to earth. I wanted to wash my hands after eating the crawfish so they have to buzz it to unlock the doors. A woman who works there asked someone twice to buzz me open and the second time she said, "i don't know what their problem is they're a bunch of dumba**es". read more

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A nice place for laundry and or food or a dacari. This is a very real 24h with local roots and a literacy project too. It's clean, the staff is helpful, the food is good. Small parking in the front and big parking in the back. I can't say I've ever been more impressed with a local 24h mom and pop operation. read more

If I'm in New Orleans, whether coming or going...Melba's is on my list. I'm pulling up, no questions asked. Be prepared when you walk in...it's a lot going. There's a washateria to the left, a daiquiri shop to your right. A lot of character, a lot of personality, but they welcome you in true New Orleans fashion, with open arms, ready to feed you. You can order at a kiosk or at the front counter, take your time before you step to the counter, because when you get up there, they're ready and things move fast. What do I get? Oh it's easy...the sautéed, grilled shrimp and grits. Best corn grits I've EVER had. I kid you not. No lie. I get a large side sometimes and just eat it like ice cream lol...they're SO GOOD! Buttery, thick, lots of pieces of sweet corn, they stick to the spoon, just GOOD! Like I said, I'll only pair it with their hot, savory, seasoned shrimp and it's a perfect pair. My mom swears by their pancakes, she's a good judge of some good food, I trust her. They were golden, hot and huge. Honestly though, this place is a neighborhood gem, where they know how to cook cook, so I'm pretty sure anything you order will leave a smile on your face, walking out full, Happy and highly satisfied. read more

Melba's - Corn grits (my fave) and grilled shrimp - Chicken Wings Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Great local food, daiquiris, video poker and modern laundry mat, 24/7 ,all for a good price. Daily daiquiri specials, You must try their corn grits I don't know what they do to them but they are 20x better then grits ive had anywhere else. I eat here often especially if after 10 -12 when most everyone will closed. Dual large lit parking areas, outdoor seating for those special times its not hot humid raining or skeeters read more

XTC daiquiris here: DRINK AT YOUR OWN RISK. It is the strongest one I've had. We had to add juice to it because it was THAT strong. As far as food, it's aight. I ordered the fried shrimp, and they were really good. I expected more breading on the shrimp for some reason, but it wasn't bad at all. I didn't need to use any tartar or cocktail sauce at all. The portion size was okay, I wish I got more for the price. The fries were meh, but the cornbread was moist and delicious. The service isn't bad, but it wasn't excellent either. read more

Melba's - Chicken Wings Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Good food taste like soul food or something my mom would make I love Melba's there food is great

Worst service ever. Cashier girl was nice but everyone else seemed mad and bothered. We left upset we just took our food to go not pleasant. read more

Well../it's an experience. The Po Boys are very good , Highly recommend the burger po boy. Love the staff here, super friendly!! read more

open late. great staff. plenty of parking. daiaruri was DELICIOUS ( i got the seasonal egg nog one, it hit the spot!). Huge plates/portions, flavorful sides, low prices, fast service. Order at the counter with one of the servers, pay, then head around the corner to get a drink and sit at a booth. your # will be called. Shrimp n grits, or should i say sweet corn grits was such a nice surprise. ive never had sweet corn in grits, and it was clear i slept on this too long. the shrimp were grilled and seasoned well, i wish there were more. the corn bread was almost too perfect, to be honest, it felt like it was store bought, i wasnt too impressed with it. the side of mac showed up and conquered. i liked the burnt crisp top. toast with butter wasnt needed, but being the fat swine i am, i ate it. carrot cake was the perfect closer. read more

Best food in town, amazing, wonderful, incredible turkey leg!!!! This place rocks!!! The best ever in town!!! 10 stars for Melba! I'm visiting New Orleans from Seattle, WA! Thank you, Melba! You rock read more

The service, daiquiri's and attitude is everything including the food especially when I could wash dry and fold my clothes thanks Melba's

Paid and never got my food because of how unorganized and unfriendly staff is. I just cut my lost and will not step foot in that establishment again. The older lady in the front needs to be trained on how to address people accordingly and stop making assumptions. The kiosks machine is too much for this establishment to handle. read more

Had a half and half hamburger and hot sausage it was so good and fresh the the cashier was lovely also

Melba's is the spot you go to, late night when nothings open. Food is alright-- sometimes fresh, sometimes not. Service is decent depending on who's serving you + the wait time. Always had given me corner store vibes, lol. read more

Melba's - Chicken Wings Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Love Melba's. Day and night. Daiquiris are fab. Be careful with extra shots. They're loaded before you add more.

Food was great! Prices great. Jambalaya on point and smoked sausage poboy! A lot of food for the price too read more

Melba's - Very filling & taste incredible! Prices were great! I got jambalaya and smoked sausage poboy Hot Sausage Poboy jambalaya - Chicken Wings Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

First time visiting New Orleans while moving my niece out of Xavier University. Friend suggested we visit Melba's while we were in town. Friendly staff, excellent food and the daiquiris are AMAZING!!! read more

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WE LOVED MELBA'S!!! The food, the people, the vibe was everything we wanted. We were so glad to get away from the quarter for some authentic flavors and to interact with local people. I had the turkey leg which was seasoned for the GAWDS!!!! It was so freaking good I can't even describe it. Also, try the gumbo! Being from Texas, we think we have gumbo down, but Melba's can give us a lesson! Lol! My friends tried the bourbon chicken and shrimp n grits. Don't forget the daiquiris...whew! Our Uber driver brought us here and then sat at the table and ate with us! That's how much of a local place it actually is. read more

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Usually I love Melba's!!! Imagine how disappointed and confused I was went I went to take a nice hot bite of my sandwich and got a bite of a plastic twist tie read more

Melba's - The twist tie encrusted with the sand which goods lol - Chicken Wings Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

I really wanted to love Melbas. It seems like it could be perfect, late night Poboy spot, Old school New Orleans name, unfortunately after trying Melbas 3 times, all I can report is that the food is substandard for Nola. Every time I ordered, The Food portions have been small, and the flavor underwhelming. The last time I ordered ( and believe me, it will be the last time) I got the shrimp Poboy. The Poboy was barely dressed, with very little Lettuce, almost no pickles. The shrimp bordered on being disgusting. Small shrimp maybe the size of my thumb print that were cooked to a hard rubbery texture. The bread that was used was probably fresh the day before, it was hard and very chewy, difficulty to eat to say the least. Save your hard-earned money and get a Poboy from Parkway or Guys Uptown, Leave Melbas where it belongs, in the dumpster out back On Elysian Fields. read more

Melba's what happened? We came into town about 8:00 on Tuesday night and wanted the good comfort food we were used to. (You catered our daughter's wedding) We knew to order in advance. Forty-five minutes later, we asked someone where our order was, and it had been in the warmer at least half that time, and no one had been able to find it. When we got our order home, the rice was not done, the vegetables were extremely overcooked, the sausage split and dried, red beans out of the can, and they forgot my gumbo! I pray this was a one-time thing caused by some staffing issues and not the new norm. We used to say that if you wanted a bad meal in New Orleans. You had to fix it yourself. Hope this hasn't changed. read more

I came to Melba's to order a ham muffuletta from the kitchen, only to be surprised by this. Upon trying to show the manager that the meat is gray I was told that "they don't make them here they order them and I should've looked at it first." I was refused a refund until other customers in line voiced the same opinion. While I did receive the refund in the end it was not easy. They had other sandwiches in the deli counter that after taking my sandwich away they also threw the others in the cabinet.So to conclude only order freshly made food from here. #CheckYourMuff read more

Melba's - Chicken Wings Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Oye Vay! I was looking to kill the Po Boy craving today.... Ugh I wanted to cry eating the red beans and rice. I tasted a vinegar flavor and my wife did too and it overpowered the dish. The beans were cooked to perfection.I was searching for sausage but didn't find any. (Not real sure if theirs calls for it) Annnnd the rice was not fully cooked, it was crunchy. I wanted it to be delicious. I was rooting for Melba's. Makes me wonder if the person cooking isin a state of depression?? The shrimp Po Boy bread was on point but the shrimp was not enough for all the bread. Like the ratio is off and you're left with more bread than shrimp. The shrimp was Fried right and has a delicious flavor. I will be on the hunt for another Shrimp Po Boy here in New Orleans and they are out there! read more

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This spot is great for late-night food and drinks. We stumbled upon it and had some great food. We both ordered po'boys. The drinks were great as well. Come here if you arrive late and need something to get your vacation started. read more

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Told y'all I'll always appreciate y'all and the good food y'all make. Always loved Melba's , one of my favorite places In one of my favorite areas. I added two pictures which show shrimp and grits (updated) in one and wings in the other. In my honest opinion I like my shrimp any way, what so ever. But when it comes to shrimp and grits I personally like my fried shrimp more but that's just my personal preference. It was still good regardless. But let me tell y'all something mane. The WINGS I got from y'all were so GREAT I got them 2 days in a row. I was gonna do it a 3rd time but I didn't want to look ridiculous. Of course this was ordered in this time so I didn't get to see the ambiance or service but if it's the ladies they were there before they're always real nice. The daiquiri's they have are also legendary. One of my favorite places and I'll continue to be a regular. Preciate y'all. read more

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EAT AT MELBA'S!! Visiting for bead distribution and checking out the Chewbacchus parade route had me driving right past Melba's. I've been told they're great, and while it was a trustworthy source, I really had to find out for myself. So, I loop around the block (darn those one way streets), and park right up front. I'm in it to win it, now. I walk in, and right up in front is Keith. Greeting me and welcoming me like I'm a part of his family. (Maybe I'm am. I'm adopted. We don't know my life...) Regardless, he's super friendly and welcoming and told me to look around and if I had questions that someone would help me. Maybe I imagined that part. While he was talking, I was busy snooping around. It's attached to a laundromat. And a bar. And all other things that could really fill a Saturday afternoon, if you know what I mean. BUT, I do remember him telling me that if I ordered from the kiosk and not the line that I would save some money, so I went that route. It seemed like way less pressure than looking at all the goodies and ordering everything I could see. Turns out that might've been wrong. I ordered half the menu anyway. For about $20, I ordered the chicken teriyaki on rice with cornbread and sausage and baked macaroni and cheese grits. Oh, and a beverage. Long story short, I only ate the sausage and cheese grits for that first meal because they were really filling and delicious and OHEMGEE don't sleep on those grits. Don't get me wrong, I loved having all of those leftovers, but my eyes were way bigger than my stomach. Also, let's give a huge shout out to Cheryl. While waiting for my order, she was just the friendliest person I could've encountered. Like almost ever. We chatted and she's been working with Keith for more than half her lifetime. That really speaks to how great a place that is and a boss that he can be. I was completely impressed. Needless to say, I walked away with a Melba's handkerchief and you'll definitely be seeing me at the parades waving it around. What a great all around experience. I can't wait to go back! read more

The staff was amazing. The food was cooked fresh and with love. The two ladies and gentlemen cooking were soooo kind. I live away and I felt like a tourist. read more

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