Exploring New Orleans' best wine and charcuterie spots led me to St. James Cheese Company, and the…read morehospitality made it unforgettable. I came in to expand my wine and pairing knowledge, but since I'm still learning, I told the staff to surprise me with a board. They knocked it out of the park and even took the time to describe every meat and cheese they selected for me. That level of patient, expert service is so rare. The board was beautifully balanced and loaded with artisan cheeses, prosciutto, salami, dried fruit, nuts, and perfect accompaniments alongside a pour of white wine. Fantastic staff, incredible food, and the perfect atmosphere for anyone wanting to learn more about food and wine pairings!

I have eaten a lot of sandwiches in my life, and this is the one I will measure the rest against…read more The Hook's Cheddar stopped me mid-bite: smoked turkey, two-year Hook's white cheddar, tomato, avocado, basil, and lemon pepper mayo stacked on ciabatta. Every layer earns its place, and that aged cheddar gets to be the star it should be. Just order it, no further questions, your welcome. The Warehouse District location is bright, modern, and roomy, and the staff were easygoing and helpful without any fuss. Do not breeze past the fridge either, there are some offbeat bottled drinks tucked in there worth the grab. Five stars, and my next New Orleans lunch is already spoken for.

What a lovely little cafe! Bright space, elegant decor, and offering a cool spot to escape the…read moreheat! Looked like tables for a nice meetup spot towards the back, but we chose to sit at the smaller tables along a bench up front. We dropped in for a little sweet treat after a nice dinner, and I'm glad we did. The attendant was friendly and very generous with the scoops of ice cream my kids ordered. She and the other gentleman made quick work of our dopio espressos. I tried the pistachio and raspberry cake, and it was delicious. Not too sweet, a bit rich for me. They have some really beautiful macarons and other pastries. I am not a fan of the flavor of the espresso, but it was hot and did the job.

Cute dessert/cafe. I came after lunch and just wanted something cold and sweet so I went with a kid…read moresized gelato and got the cherry flavoured one and that was rich and delicious! I also got a strawberry macaron to go. It was pretty dead when I went around 2pm. Such a cute spot just to hang out and sip on some coffee and munch on some treats. I wouldn't mind coming back again to try more gelato flavours. They take card only not cash friendly.

This was a good stop for pralines in the French Quarter. I don't personally like them, so I called…read moremy mom on Facetime to take her order (no one else was in the shop so this was truly not annoying haha). The guy working was really helpful too on giving recommendations. Prices I'm sure match the quality, and my mom enjoyed her treats. I also bought a cute mask magnet here.

I forgot to take pictures. Lol but yeah, it was pretty cool in there, super simple set up. Very…read moreclean. Decent selection. Everything looked good. Girl at counter was friendly & knowledgeable. I needed last min souvenirs for my kids so i went out of my way to go here. Siri is a freaking liar. It's not around corner, its def on Royal st. I would def bring my kids because candies were actually reasonably priced for a tourist trap.

What a cool shop! Great place for gifts. They have spices, hot sauces, bbq sauces, ketchups, wing…read moresauces, etc. You can taste everything! There's testers of the sauces and spices. Service was so helpful. Put this shop on your list when visiting!

The Pepper Palace is a cool spot with all things hot sauce and spice just blocks from Bourbon…read moreStreet. We popped in after wandering around the French Quarter for a while and the first thing we noticed was the ability to sample all the sauces...and off we went! Through that we found a few sauces that we definitely needed to get back home, so the tasting was a success! The store is well laid out, bright, in great condition and very clean. Staff was helpful and friendly from entry to exit, and you could tell they enjoyed talking all things hot sauce! Overall, cool spot to pop into when in NOLA, if for nothing else than a little sampling of the goods!

If you're looking for a great local candy shop in New Orleans, I highly recommend Leah's Pralines…read more It's a cool spot with friendly, helpful customer service that makes you feel welcome from the moment you walk in. The pecan brittle was delicious with the perfect crunch. The pistachio chocolate had a rich, great flavor, and the chocolate crisp was absolutely awesome. They also offer local honey and several other unique treats, so there's plenty to choose from. Another plus is the location--it's just a short walk from Bourbon Street, making it an easy stop while exploring the French Quarter. Definitely worth checking out if you're in New Orleans.

I ordered from Leah's after I watched a Diane Sawyer special about Richard Simmons and how he had…read morethese at his funeral. Got the prailine sampler and I liked the creamy, the original and the chocolate in that order. Really liked the spicy Cajun brittle and the marshmallow covered in pecans. Fudge was also really good but was quite small. I liked the candy so much I ordered some for my dad for Fathers Day. Always fun trying new local food. The candy was borderline too sweet but I would just eat a little at a time and it was delicious. Def recommend Leah's!

Not a bad sandwich. Friendly atmosphere. We wished that there was a bit more meat on the sandwich…read more Otherwise everything was fine.

Servings aren't proportionate to the price. They close early just seems like a tourist trapread more

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.

We had lunch at Welty's twice during our time in New Orleans and had a great experience both times!…read moreEverything was incredibly fresh and delicious, and the service was excellent. The husband and wife who own Welty's are always there and couldn't be friendlier, and the same goes for their family and the rest of the staff. You can tell they truly care about their customers and the quality of what they serve. If you're visiting New Orleans or work in the area and are looking for a great, fresh sandwich and a friendly local spot for lunch, I highly recommend Welty's. We'll definitely be back on our next trip!

I came across Welty's in an interesting way. I asked ChatGPT to recommend local spots for a…read more50-person volunteer box lunch order at work, and it flagged Welty's as a strong contender based on Google reviews. So I figured I'd do a trial run first. Food (7/10) They wouldn't let me order a single box lunch, so I pieced together a comparable meal: a ham and cheese sandwich with chips, plus a cookie purchased separately. A few things stood out. First, there were no condiments included, so the sandwich was noticeably dry by the time I got back to the office -- something worth flagging for anyone ordering for an event. That said, the meat portion was generous, which I appreciated. It came with Miss Vickie's Sea Salt chips; I'm not sure if other flavors were available, but none were offered. The cookies came three to a container, roughly 3-inch chocolate chip, and were ok. The total with tax came to $21 for the sandwich, chips, and cookies. This doesn't seem like a good value, since I can get a combo meal from Espresso Express in the Entergy building for $12.50, and it comes with a sandwich, chips, cookie and drink--canned, bottled water or iced tea. I also wasn't able to try the fruit cocktail, so that remains an unknown. The meal came in a standard clear plastic container. While functional, it wasn't remarkable. For a catered event where appearance matters, it doesn't quite measure up to what competitors like Jason's Deli or The Honey Baked Ham offer in terms of packaging and visual appeal. Service (6/10) One person greeted me warmly when I walked in by describing their sweet treats. Everything else, unfortunately, fell flat. The cashier didn't acknowledge me and was noticeably unfriendly, and this was only about 20 minutes after opening, with no one else in line. A man came out from the back and just stared at me. The overall energy was one of visible surprise at my presence. I'll leave it at that, because I can't read minds. What I can say is that I've encountered this particular brand of unwelcome before, in situations where I didn't fit the profile of the customer they seemed to expect. Make of that what you will. Ambiance (8/10) It's clean and tidy. It's a food court. Bottom line: The food shows promise, but the service experience gave me pause, both in terms of hospitality basics and something that felt more personal. Worth trying for yourself and drawing your own conclusions.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

The food is always good, thank you Reggie! Reggie's…read moreservice is AMAZING. You keep going back for him. When Reggie left I wasn't eating here. Lol. It's a food court. There is no real ambiance to tell you about. If you like food courts, you'll be okay.

Get the surf 'n turf!…read more I treated myself to it last week (OMG - at least 25,000 calories) and it's just as good as always. Rick's is one of the few restaurants left in Place St Charles. Given high vacancies in professional offices throughout the CBD, only the highest quality counters have survived. Rick's has deservedly survived.

Cute little ice cream shop. I stopped in to cool off with the heat. Ice cream is nice staff is…read moresomewhat friendly.

I used to order these King Cakes yearly. This time I went, it wasn't the same. I know the story,…read moreas do many people in the area. We have one in Houston now, but I don't look for it to make it. Sadly. They used to be the best King Cakes ever.