If you are reading this, which of course I know you are, BE PREPARED FOR A LONG WAIT! If you read…read morethe whole review I'll give you the best tip on how to skip the line (insert shushing emoji) and don't cheat by skipping to the end! Hands down, the best po'boys in all of NOLA. Everything is made from scratch (except the bread, which they source locally), and you really can't go wrong with anything on the menu. My personal favorites are the Surf & Turf and the James Brown. The Surf & Turf gives you get the best of both worlds (shout out to Hannah Montana). Look it up kids. You get the slow-cooked roast beef with gravy plus fresh Gulf shrimp. Shut the front door! The James Brown is just as incredible: juicy BBQ beef, pepper jack cheese, fried shrimp, and a hot sauce mayo. Bring napkins - you'll need them. Pro tip: go with a group and order a few different po'boys to share. You'll want to try everything. You made it to the end, so here we go. I feel like gate keeping (look it up old-timers), but I'm going to be generous because I love y'all. In order to skip the line, go to the bar area and find a high top or seat at the bar. A seat always opens up quickly. It never fails. You can order from the bartender and the service is top notch. Cheers y'all!

Parkway Bakery & Tavern -- 4…read more Okay... let's start with the bread, because baby in New Orleans that's where it's won or lost. And THIS bread? Yeah... they did that. Soft, fresh, easy bite. Not that hard French bread that have you pulling and pulling like you in a workout and your jaw about to lock up. As a born and raised New Orleans girl, I'm real particular about my French bread because the bread will make or break your sandwich. I don't know if they bake it in-house or source it, but whatever they doing... keep doing it. Now before I even got the food, let me talk about ordering because that was a little journey. I ordered online and initially had some issues. I actually had to go through Google and search to even find the right website. It wasn't super easy to register or navigate at first, but once I got to the correct site, it was smooth sailing from there. I placed my order, got a time window, and they gave very clear, precise directions on what to do when I pulled up. Now pulling up, I did have to go around the corner to get into the drive-thru situation, but when I tell you... they have a SYSTEM. Very organized. Cars lined up, steady flow, and it looked like business was booming. There's artwork outside, multiple stations, and everything just felt like it ran with purpose. I walked up to the first booth, told the man my name, and he already knew my food was ready. Directed me to pull up to the red light where pickup was, no confusion, no chaos. They don't play. They stand on business and I respect that. Now the food... The shrimp were nicely fried, good size too. Not them little tiny ones where you gotta search through the sandwich just to find one. Every bite had shrimp, evenly distributed, and seasoned well. That's how it's supposed to be. The sauce was good too. It had that New Orleans style BBQ feel to it, kind of like a BBQ shrimp sauce. Messy in a good way. Now the roast beef... Flavor was there, but texture-wise it leaned a little dry for me. It wasn't juicy like I expected. It did say it comes with pepper jack, but I didn't really catch that flavor. Granted, I did add onions and mustard, so that could've played a part. Overall though, it's still worth trying again. Next time I'm probably going to order it as-is, no changes, just to really get the full experience the way they intended. But yeah... Parkway definitely earned a spin back.

Updated review following a menu change: I'm still in love with the cheese tax, but now they've got…read morehand-tossed pizzas that are fantastic. Evenly distributed toppings (pepperoni or Hawaiian) and a crust that's crunchy and soft in all the right spots. Coming soon: loaded baked potato fries. Rich and indulgent for the cool winter weather. They've got a new batch of mocktails. My pups love the puppy pizza! Thin banana crepes with blueberry sauce and greek yogurt dollops. The staff here always welcomes folks with a smile and deliver drinks and food quickly. Eat inside the park at your own risk, or watch your pup play from the bar.

Do I own a dog? No. Do I still go to The Dog House? Yes. NOLA is full of amazing bars and…read morerestaurants- but at times they feel like a lot of work, but not The Dog House. It's the purrfect option for when you want to sit back, relax and enjoy yourself. Having a fur friend? Bring them along and everyone wins. There's a large space for dogs to run around, and get their pets on. Outside of the dog zone is seating for the bar which is perfectly stocked with alcoholic and none alcoholic options. As someone who is in her mocktail era I really enjoyed that they had none alcoholic spirits. The staff were super friendly and welcoming and truely made you feel like you were part of the gang. In 2025 it's hard to find a "third space" somewhere you can hangout for a while, talk with friends, make new friends, and really just enjoy yourself. That's what makes The Dog House so great, it's bringing back to third space vibes one drink at a time.

Love this place so much. The ambience is fairly casual and service is quick. Their food is so…read moregreat, I would DEFINITELY recommend the Mac and cheese. My family went here multiple times throughout our trip to New Orleans. We went 5 months ago and I still think about this restaurant!

A real treat for those looking for a well cooked, properly seasoned and fairly priced bite to eat…read more The service was prompt and friendly and you won't have to look to find a helping hand. The atmosphere and environment is one that has you wishing you found it sooner and could come back more often. I can't speak for everyone. But for me this will be a regular stop on my NOlA foodie visits.

Gluten free peeps... you MUST get a sandwich here!!! Getting what feels like "regular" bread with…read moreall of the fixings... *chefs kiss* so fresh and delicious and also super filled (check out my photo)! Service was great- seems like they are a busy joint but could still manage the flow. They also seemed used to GF requests. The ambiance is cute- definitely an eclectic NOLA spot. Anyone would enjoy a sandwich here- however, I want my GF peeps to benefit because this is hard to find for us!!!

Sometimes, you just want a good ole hearty everything-in-one-bite sandwich. Ike's is the place for…read morethat sandwich. I got the Hunter Pence, and while I'd say it's one of their more "simple" sandwiches (turkey, avacado, bacon, and fixings) it was delish! I love that you can add roasted onions and peppers. Also, as an anti-mayo gal, the "dirty sauce" aka smokey aioli is a must, lol. Just get it light. The staff was nice and the restaurant is cute and welcoming. My only less-than-positive feedback is that it's pricey. For $19, this unfortunately could not be a regular lunch (or dinner) run for me. Because while the sandwhiches are hearty, they aren't super big..most people could eat pretty much the entire thing in one sitting. But I get it..know your worth, Ike's! This will have a to be a treat spot for me, lol. But I enjoyed.

Smoke & Honey was a cute little find in Mid City! They have a separate Coffee Science Menu and a…read moreFood Menu with Gyro options. There's plenty of seating both indoors and outdoors. And it's a very cute ambiance for both. You order at the counter and grab a number for your table. I ended up order a hot coffee and a Gyro plate with Chicken. The Gyro plate was recommended as it provided a good variety of options including a salad, french fries, chicken, pita and tzatziki sauce. Coffee Science coffee is always good and well brewed. The Gyro plate was plentiful and the chicken was seasoned well. My favorite think was the Pistachio cookie I purchased as I was heading out the door. Service: Everyone was super friendly and checked in multiple times to make sure I was enjoying my food. Drinks: Lots of coffee options! Outdoor Seating: Yes and plentiful! Pets: Super pet friendly! Parking: Lots of street parking is available

I stopped by this neighborhood coffeehouse for a takeout breakfast gyro after seeing the reviews…read moreand it being close to our Airbnb. The breakfast gyro was good, but odd with the French fries in it. Small indoor area to wait or eat, along with coffee and Greek pastries available. Clean but pricey. Service was friendly. I probably wouldn't go out of my way for the gyro.

THE best food, let alone sandwich, that I've had in my life! I've had The Positano twice now and…read moreit's haunting my dreams it is so delicious. I'm planning my next meal there as I type. Their bread is so soft and flavorful, the ingredients are so fresh...do yourself a favor and try this place. Walk up window, no inside seating, just a couple outside seats. Order to-go and you will not be disappointed. Their cookies are out of this world too.

Italian sandwich shop conveniently located by Tulane!…read more If you have ever been to Italy, you know this iconic focaccia bread sandwich, well here it is in New Orleans! The Roma is probably my favorite because it is more savory. The positano was a little sweeter than I expected with the fig jam. I love the fig jam. Both sandwiches were great and you can't go wrong Price is pricey Bread is oily Parking is street and somewhat difficult to find, had to walk 2 blocks Only has about 3 small tables to sit outside, otherwise you're out of luck. I took it to go since there was no seating. Overall, I'd definitely come back. I think half a sandwich per person would suffice instead of a whole next time. It still tasted good after being in the fridge for a day.

Wowwww well we went on a whim and I was very surprised and pleased. The Sicilian sashimi, tostada…read moreand the bbq shrimp were marvelous. Service was attentive and patience. Maybe I'm not in the know but they were nominated for a James Beard and I see why!

We came here many years ago but it was called something else. I'm happy we were able to try this…read moreamazing new restaurant. The people are so welcoming and will answer any questions you have. I like the fact that not only can you dine in but you can buy fresh seafood to take and cook at home. We went twice because on the first visit they ran out of gumbo so naturally we had to go back the next day and be first. We got shrimp poboy, oyster poboy, crawfish, gumbo, BBQ Shrimp and the Tostada with the best lemonade you could drink. The restaurant is cool, laidback and a great place to eat a good meal and meet new friends. I could eat that Tostada and drink the lemonade and shrimp poboy every day! So Good!

Their website says they open at 6pm. The sign in their door says they open at 6pm. My husband and I…read morearrived at 6:20pm for dinner to see that the lights and TV were both on, but the door was locked and no employee was to be found to actually unlock/open the restaurant. Annoying to say the least. Update: the husband and I ended up strolling for about 10 minutes to regroup & see what else we wanted for dinner. Ended up walking by the restaurant again around 6:30 and found the door was finally unlocked. Figured we'd give the restaurant a try. The vibe has a really cute mom & pop kind of feel to it. Delightful and charming. Husband enjoyed his sandwich. The Chicken Modena sandwich was decent but was very heavy on the balsamic and almost felt like something I could've made at home.

We had an Italian salad and a caprese sandwich . I believe the bread is imported from Italy …read more Anything they touch turns to gold. I would love to see a King Cake with fig or something from them. Maybe a cannelloni cake, idk! Very exotic space.

Something about getting a poboy from the back of a grocery store that makes it taste better, more…read more authentic....cheaper! Well, this little mom and pop store beside the highway in Mid-city is about as authentic as it comes, but not for poboys, for Cuban food. I can say with confidence that they do the best Cuban sandwich in NOLA. And it costs less than $5. They are super fast. Expect to be in and out in 5 minutes every time. Sin falta. Fastest Cuban granny this side of the Florida straits! They also do a first rate hot lunch: beans and rice, yuca with mojo, roast pork, and flan. Ropa vieja. Anything Cuban, they'll do it. Pre-Katrina it was a full scale operation, but the grandma who forms the foundation for the enterprise now just does food to go at the back of the grocery store. My wife is Cuban, and let me tell you that this place is the real deal...better than the real deal because the family who runs it came over just after the revolution and combines all they know about their country's pre-Castro cuisine with New Orleans knack for kick it up a notch flavor. But loyal to the wonderfulness of their culture, they don't ruin the original, which is even rarer. Instead they improve upon it, but with finesse. Roast pork, ham, swiss, pickle and mustard, perfectly pressed together with a Bustelo coffee and plantain chips? Look no further as you have hit gold, found paradise, located the source of eternal bliss cubano at the Regla store! I am a regular here. These guys are my small business heroes. A hidden treasure in quality and value. Give them some business and feel good about it both for you and for them. In my opinion, they could easily charge more, but do not. I am addicted to these things now, so I hope they keep everything just the way it is. A lo maximo!

Best Cuban sandwich and the only Cuban sandwich I have ever tried. I give them a 5 out of 5 for…read morecorner store bodegas across the world! I'm from Dallas and needed a quick fix for some grub. Luckily this place is across the street literally, I'm eating my sandwich and can see the store from my place! I'll be back to see these guys my next time around for sure and don't forget to thank them for the hospitality!

Everything here was great. The food was very good especially the wings. They have seating space…read moreinside but when I went most people took their food togo. The only downside would be the very limited parking and having to park on the street.

Randomly stopped here one day and was very impressed. Food is made to order but doesn't take long @…read moreall. I haven't had some nice size, fried hard, saucy wings in a while. The Mid City fries tasted great as well. I usually like my fries plain with a little seasoning but the ranch and cheese go together perfectly on these. The fries were still a bit crispy too. Yum. & I washed it all down with the homemade punch it's sooooo good. I'm gone get it every time.