Food service available in New Orleans

Hi My g/f thinks she remembers New Orleans station as having different options for food. I only remember Subway sandwich shop?? Can anyone tell me if this is correct????

thank you

bill vasilion

I think it's only a subway. Not the best place to eat when you have the French quarter and those restaurants. Do I yelp search in area around station. Other options might turn up.

A super easy walk from the station (2 blocks?) is a place called "side car cafe" - it has weird hours, I think it's mostly a m-f lunch spot but it's a great place to grab lunch before boarding! Small southern cafeteria.

In the station proper, there is a Subway (I believe) and a hot dog shop. I dislike Subway, so I went for a hot dog when I was there. But yes, there's so much other good food in NOLA that I would try to get out and about if at all possible.

To go to NOLA and eat at subway is a crime punished by banishment from the universe. Dr. Who will parking the tardus outside your door directly.

I might suggest you look at this Trip Advisor post

If it were I would jump in a cab and go to Willa Mae's Scotch House. You will never have better fried chicken in your life. Then again, I didn't get this size by looking at cheeseburgers.

It's NEW ORLEANS for God's sake! Go find something good. Look at Trip Advisor and go find a good Po' Boy joint if you are in the mood for a sandwich. Anything that is not a national chain in New Orleans will probably be great.

Judge: you say you client ate at subway?

Lawyer: Yes.

Judge: This is New Orleans!

Lawyer: yes but I have 500 nuns, choir boys, priests, and the Vulcan Spock all-

Judge: Guilty! Have him drawn and quartered!

Lawyer: but all he is accused of is jaywalking!

Judge: Drawn And Quartered!

GML: I agree, your honor.

Lawyer: you honor, I object, my client is an idiot.

Judge: Sustained, DRAWN AND QUARTERED!!!

Pun Intended right Lion?? ( Portrait drawn by Street Artist in the Quarter! ^_^ )

Guys. He asked for suggestions other than Subway, as that was the only place he could remember. He didn't sing the High Holy Praises of the Cold Cut Combo. Simmer down, now.

It's true, there's only a Subway and an ugly Subway with surly workers at that.
There isn't anything worthwhile in the vicinity of the station, Subway would be your best bet unless you want to do a little traveling on an awesome New Orleans streetcar.

The 49 UPT-Loyola Streetcar terminal is right at the station - on the south side of the building.
Walk out the front doors and turn right, go to the end of the building.

It's cheap and fast and will take you to the French Quarter via Loyola to Canal.
On weekdays it goes as far as Harrah's Casino at Canal near the Riverfront.
Get off at Decatur and walk into the FQ.
Avoid Bourbon St. unless you just have to go.
I will say though, that the best beignets I have ever had were at Cafe Beignet in the Musical Legends Park on Bourbon St.
They're handmade, not extruded like the ones at Cafe du Monde, gigantic and delicious.
Those are definitely worth a trip and it would be easy to get there on the 49 streetcar

On weekends it goes all the way to the French Market along the Riverfront.
I don't know how much time you're going to have but a few hours will give you enough time for lunch, taking in the atmosphere, and a little shopping too.
The drivers, at least to me, are always very friendly and helpful.

Also, right now all of the schedules are screwed up because of Mardi Gras
Fares are $1.25, I usually get a day pass for $3.

49 UPT-Loyola Streetcar Schedule - toggle the timeframe to see the weekday schedule.

I LOVE that city!

Did a little searching and if you don't want to go far from the station, you can walk down Loyola to the Hyatt Regency - around 10 mins.
There's a cafeteria BBQ joint next door in the lobby of the Entergy building - Whole Hog Cafe 11-2 M-F
There are some links to other dining options around the hotel on the Hyatt's page: Hyatt Dining Options

If you are going to the French Market I remember several good sandwich shops in there, tho my senility at this point is allowing there names to evade me. The one next to the stand with all the hot sauce had a sausage sandwich to do for. God I love that town,,,

I am in the midst of planning our May trip to NOLA. On our departure day, my current plan is to visit one of the grocery stores within walking distance to our Hotel prior to checking out. Possibly the Venti Mart, since it is close to the Hotel where we are staying. I have no problem with ordering some "To-go" food for lunch once we get on the train. Then taxi it over to the train station and hang out in the "plush" :unsure: lounge for the sleeper passengers.

debmep said:

I am in the midst of planning our May trip to NOLA. On our departure day, my current plan is to visit one of the grocery stores within walking distance to our Hotel prior to checking out. Possibly the Venti Mart, since it is close to the Hotel where we are staying. I have no problem with ordering some "To-go" food for lunch once we get on the train. Then taxi it over to the train station and hang out in the "plush" :unsure: lounge for the sleeper passengers.

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That sounds like a perfect plan to me.

Here I go with the 49 Streetcar again...

Get on it and go to the home of the original, so they say, Muffuletta - Central Grocery - my personal favorite sandwich.

When I was there at the end of January, the 49 was only going as far as Bourbon St. because of a marathon.

So I got off, found a pedicab - Bike Taxi Unlimited - my new fave for traveling in the FQ - went to the FM, had some coffee, lunch, and bought some jewelry.

Called for a ride back to Canal & Bourbon got on the 49 and had more than enough time to spare before before boarding.

SarahZ said:

Guys. He asked for suggestions other than Subway, as that was the only place he could remember. He didn't sing the High Holy Praises of the Cold Cut Combo. Simmer down, now.

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I will not avoid grabbing an opportunity to rag on the inedible garbage they erroneously refer to as "Chain Food". I say erroneously because it might be chain, but it sure isn't food. Even if the opportunity is a stretch to grab. And that goes doubly so for "Fresh" Subway whose 'food' is not only not fresh, it is far less fresh than even McDonald's.

Green Maned Lion said:

SarahZ said:

Guys. He asked for suggestions other than Subway, as that was the only place he could remember. He didn't sing the High Holy Praises of the Cold Cut Combo. Simmer down, now.

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I will not avoid grabbing an opportunity to rag on the inedible garbage they erroneously refer to as "Chain Food". I say erroneously because it might be chain, but it sure isn't food. Even if the opportunity is a stretch to grab. And that goes doubly so for "Fresh" Subway whose 'food' is not only not fresh, it is far less fresh than even McDonald's.

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Oh, I agree. I was replying to Zephyr, mostly. I thought your response was hilarious.