The flagpole

I'm sure I've reviewed this place before but it NEVER DISAPPOINTS. Been going for years, literally…read more If I can get to New Orleans, I'm trying to stop on the way in or out and cop me a snowball and some nachos fully loaded. They got my heart. Walk up establishment. No seating.

Good food, soft ice, great prices. A great spot for snowballs. I was so excited about the food they…read moreoffer too, so if you're looking for not just a snowball but a snack/meal too, this is the place. I did wish they had more seating but that seems to be the wish for most snowball places. Service was friendly.

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Hansen's Sno-Bliz

4.6(672 reviews)

4.3 mi•West Riverside

Best snowballs in New Orleans! They have a huge selection of both classic and unique flavors, and…read morethe ice is incredibly soft and fluffy. Don't let the giant tops fool you--it melts down fast because the ice is that soft. Even when there's a line, they move quickly. Definitely a must-visit if you're in New Orleans!

Came on a day trip to New Orleans just to eat and meet up with a friend who is from there. She took…read moreme to a couple of neighborhoods so I get an idea of where to stay if I decide to stay for a year. Then she asked me if I've ever had a snowball. I told her I wasn't a fan of icees because I grew up in Hawaii, where we have shaved ice. I described how the ice was so soft that it's almost like powder snow and is even creamy with toppings. She told me I really needed a try a snowball because in all the years I've come to New Orleans to eat it's an item that the locals love and one of the things I have to cross off my imaginary bucket list. I reluctantly agreed and we went to the Warehouse district and pulled up to Hansen's. She explained how nostalgic it was and how many celebrities have had Hansens. To my surprise snowballs are as soft as shaved ice from Hawaii! I really loved how there are so many flavor combinations. I'm not crazy about artificial flavors and was so happy to see Earl Grey tea and lavender! Such a grown-up flavor combination and that's what I ordered! A small was already too big, but it was wonderful, especially on such a hot, Summer day! I'm so grateful to Stacye for taking me to this local institution!!

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Nectar cream + ice cream cream & nectar cream + blueberry cream (Instagram: @diningwithkels)

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The Original New Orleans Sno-balls & Smoothee

4.1(37 reviews)

2.2 mi•Gentilly Terrace

It's been a long time since I've been here so I was excited for my recent visit. The service was…read morequick but the prices were surprisingly high for two small snowballs- 1 with an ice cream add-on was $9- seems a bit high in my opinion. I understand the economy is rough but is the price of ice really that much higher? Additionally, the flavoring was a bit stale. I hate that I don't have a rave review as this place is so nostalgic for me. I had a pineapple with pina colada and soft serve.

They're okay. Nothing sets them above and beyond. The ice isn't crunch but not the softest either…read more Service depends on the day. I do appreciate the inside is larger than most stands and it's air conditioned lol.

I love their Corn Dog

Their chili cheese fries are amazing and you get much much more than any other place . Great portions

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Pontilly Sno

4.3(21 reviews)

2.7 mi•Desire

Decided to try this place out since it's nearby. Craving a sno ball on 4th of July! They have a…read morevast menu of food items including Burgers, hot dogs, chicken and seafood. There's indoor seating as well. Friendly staff! Christian oriented with Christian music playing. Prices are really reasonable. The sno balls were great. The ice was soft but not mushy and had great flavor. This will definitely e our go-to sno ball place!

A local spot owned by the church who also owns the car wash, coffee stop as well. We stopped for…read moreshaved ice and we left the extremely pleased with our selections. We both ordered different versions of the Shaved ice. I ordered a medium shaved ice with three flavors (tigers blood, blue raspberry and wild cherry) and I opted for ice cream in the middle. My dining companion ordered small lemon lime with no extras added. The establishment has indoor and outside dining available. They also offer other food options such as hot dogs, fries, etc. There was also positive spiritual quotes on the artwork. I definitely felt better when I left. Friendly service and my icee!!

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Pandora's Snowballs and Ice Cream

4.1(157 reviews)

1.4 mi•City Park

I had a good experience at pandoras snowballs. The snowball was pretty darn good & the service was…read moregood as well. I do with they had seating, but other than that I have no complaints. I stopped by pandora's snowballs on a saturday afternoon and it was pretty busy. Despite the long line, we actually were served pretty quickly. And our snowball was made pretty fast as well. The food was pretty good! It was very sugary, but that's kinda what you come for :) the ice was really good & the cream was also yummy. It was a nice balance. I also thought the flavors of ice were nice and potent. We got a stuffed snowball with vanilla cream & half mango + half strawberry cheesecake. We also got the sour spray on the mango half. I'd recommend getting some more toppings, it would definitely make it more delicious I was a little disappointed that there was no seating or tables to eat at. Had to eat and walk at the same time.. or if there were tables we couldn't find them. But overall a good experience

Stopped by for some snoballs to cool off a bit. Service was friendly and efficient menu was huge…read moreand so many flavors. Best snowballs in the city! Outside was clean parking is off street so be prepared!

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Cookie Monster for all ages!

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Triple scoop of yumminess.

Mister Apple

4.1(241 reviews)

1.4 mi•French Quarter

Didn't purchase anything at the candy/coffee spot, although there were tasty looking candied apples…read morewith all the toppings you could think of - but they are affiliates of a company where you can store your luggage called bounce! My family and I stored our luggage here for a few hours after checking out of our Airbnb since our flight home was later in the day! It was easy and quick - the man who helped us was friendly. I just showed him the reservation - we took photos of our luggage with a number tag and off we went. When collecting our luggage we just showed him the photo of our luggage with the tags to receive them.

Very disappointed with our caramel apple. It was over $10, and when we purchased it, the employee…read morecut it open for us, so he was able to see the inside. The apple was noticeably soft, and there was a visible ring of bad/brown apple about 3/8" all the way around the inside. Unfortunately, we didn't realize how bad it was until after we had already purchased it. For $10+, I would expect a fresh apple, not one that was visibly spoiled on the inside. Definitely a waste of money. Buyers beware -- check the apple carefully before purchasing.

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Lou-Lou’s Snoballs & Ice Cream

4.4(34 reviews)

5.8 mi

Best ice for snowballs around. Soft serve is good. A great many flavor options. Service is good too.read more

Ice was very soft and good , great flavor options also !!…read moreGreat friendly service as well

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French Market

3.7(882 reviews)

1.2 mi•French Quarter

One of my favorite things about vacation is unexpected places…read more Places that you ran into on vacation that you either had no idea existed or no idea how great they were. French Market in New Orleans was definitely that for me on my trip out there. I had heard of it before i arrived but I truly didn't know how great it was. I stumbled upon it after visiting Cafe Du Monde near Jackson Square. I decided to walk off those beignets off and stumbled upon the French Market. It was overwhelming. Just rows and rows of vendors and food spots. It's an open-air market though it is covered. My favorite spot in there was Loretta's Pralines and her famous savory crab beignets-which is in competition for my favorite bite in all of New Orleans. It's a perfect spot to buy darn near everything a tourist would want to buy on a New Orleans vacation. It's located right near the outer edges of the French Quarter and the Riverwalk. It covers about six blocks and dates back to the early 1800s. It truly is a piece of New Orleans history. I feel it's a true "must-visit" spot for anyone coming to the wonderful city of New Orleans.

So many things to eat, see, and buy!…read more My friends and I walked over here as it was on our list of things to do but we were so amazed at how many food options there are as well as things to buy. The end we came in from started with food and there are beignets, oysters, boils, crawfish, and a whole bunch of other options. There is something for everyone to eat here. The other section had a lot of stalls selling trinkets, clothes, and artwork. I bought a couple of cute dresses and my friends and I all bought some artwork to bring home. It's a great place to get your souvenir shopping done as there are some unique pieces here!

Oyster Bar at French Market

Photo 1: Montage of images from the French Market

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NOLA Poboys

4.0(1.9k reviews)

1.0 mi•French Quarter

I wanted to try a Poboy before leaving New Orleans and was recommended this place by our local tour…read moreguide. I was super excited to see their large menu of a bunch of different Poboys to try! We ended up splitting a Hot Beef Poboy and a Fried Shrimp Poboy (the very kind woman behind the counter said those were the two best sellers) and they were both delicious! So glad we went here! Plus they have some great sides and sweets to go with the meal! Highly recommend picking up a poboy here. It is a great lunch place and a perfect way to get out of the heat.

Very nice people. I will tell you food is so much better when there is niceness and desire to…read moreserve. These people hit it to a T. My wife and I ordered the po'boys and I will say there is no place I had been that has done it better. I got the spicy which is their normal. My wife the yankee and our daughter the gumbo. She loved the gumbo. We also ordered the fries and pot roast and holy smokes they are good. The atmosphere was great and true New Orleans look. If you in New Orleans check them out.

Fried Okra, Cold Big Easy (Roast Beef & Ham), Da Yat

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Park Island Brew

4.8(96 reviews)

1.2 mi•Bayou St. John

Rating: 9.5/10 This…read moreis the cutest and delicious cafe out by the fairgrounds, this is one of my top 5 for matcha in the city. The business is Black Women owned and it's such a nice place to swing thru where you can never go wrong. The only thing is that it's a bit small inside but they also have seating in the shade outside that actually gets a nice breeze.

Very homey vibe, I felt like I was at my TT house. lol This…read morenola bowl was the best thing someone had cooked for me in years. Get the swamp style super worth it. The flavor was there baby, The first place I went to near the mall was disappointing in flavor but this place just melted in my mouth and really showed me how good new orleans food is. I was able to charge my camera & chill while taking my time. i needed a nap immediately after eating here, way too good, I know they put their love and elbows in the food.

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Rating: 9.5/10 This…read moreis the cutest and delicious cafe out by the fairgrounds, this is one of my top 5 for matcha in the city. The business is Black Women owned and it's such a nice place to swing thru where you can never go wrong. The only thing is that it's a bit small inside but they also have seating in the shade outside that actually gets a nice breeze.

Very homey vibe, I felt like I was at my TT house. lol This…read morenola bowl was the best thing someone had cooked for me in years. Get the swamp style super worth it. The flavor was there baby, The first place I went to near the mall was disappointing in flavor but this place just melted in my mouth and really showed me how good new orleans food is. I was able to charge my camera & chill while taking my time. i needed a nap immediately after eating here, way too good, I know they put their love and elbows in the food.

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4.3

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Cute coffee shop on the outside and inside, but the coffee was quite mid & so was the breakfast…read moresandwich. Nothing special about either. Service was also a bit rude and rushed and we were the only ones ordering. 2 coffees and 2 sandwiches were $27.50 I likely won't recommend or go out of my way to go back. New Orleans has some high coffee competition in my opinion and this place just didn't do it for me.

This place is one my go to coffee hang outs. I almost want to keep it a secret because I enjoy that…read moreit is not overcrowded and quaint. This is what I would call a Orleans Parish fancy coffee shop setting with home made meals and coffee in Jefferson. You feel like you are in New Orleans as it is a raised house, with high ceilings, wooden creeky floors, door locks that barely work for the bathroom, and even live music. I have been coming here monthly since the summer and it is a small business owned by a woman who makes her own pickles and cookies with sea salt and coffees. Since it is small, they sometimes run out of items so if your heart is set on something call ahead. She has the most incredible pulled pork cheesy biscuit. Again, sometimes the cheesy biscuit is out, but the regular biscuit is just fine. The home made pickles are truly incredible. My hubby does not like pickles and he craves these. There is a sweetness to them, it isn't all vinegary. And the owner is considering selling them on the side soon. The cookie is a chocolate chip cookie that she adds seastalt to that enhances the flavor. The salad I had, she was out of the particular greens, but the salad was amazing too! The coffee I had was a caramel or something style, it was so good, I got it in cold and hot latte style! I love the teal truck outside that matches the door. The place is clean inside. There are steps to get into the place, there are about 5 or 6 small tables inside, there is a porch with a couple of small tables as well. Prices are on par with any other Orleans parish coffee shop, and parking is off street parking and is across the street which is basically Causeway.

Lower Coast Coffee

4.6

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One of my friends recommended me to stop by Lower Coast Coffee since he knew that I love Matcha! I…read morehad their Blueberry Tart Matcha and it was great and super refreshing for the hot Nola weather. They also had a couple of other different diverse cold foams to choose from. The place was simple and the environment of the shop was calm, but I was able to easily find a seat to get some work done and look forward to visiting again in the near future!

Ordered a pistachio petals as a iced latte (instead of matcha)…read more This was over $9. Zero flavor of pistachio, tasted like there was 1 shot of espresso with over a full cup of milk. The "cold foam" tasted like just heavy whipping cream. Extreme rip off.

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Very welcoming environment Coffee was great…read more Sweets were delicious. Manager recommended great options to try, music and atmosphere was very uplifting, our 1 yr old son loved the cashier she was very kind to him. Overall experience is a 10/10

Pontilly Coffee is an amazing destination for coffee if you are in the area. The line was long (as…read moreevidence of its popularity), but it moved fast enough and the staff were extremely friendly. It has a cool ambiance and I really enjoy the garden part of this coffee shop. It was incredibly tranquil. I had a chicory coffee and it was a great way to start my day. I will definitely be back.

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