American
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Creole
Non-veg
Serves meat, vegan options available. Creole restaurant in the French Quarter that has a daily vegetarian special and a Gumbo Z'Herbes. Sometimes both are vegan. Open Mon-Sun 11:00am-8:00pm.
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630 St Peter St, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, 70130
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Last update on 27 May 2017 by Guest
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94 Reviews
First Review by necropalice
Tom8315
Points +232
Solid lunch option - Edit
Yes they only have one vegetarian option, but I had the white beans and rice; and it was delicious. The French bread was delicious (is it vegan?). Also had salad. So it was a great lunch.
Read morePros: Beans and rice!
Cons: Limited choices
Guest
TTGale
Points +141
Very accommodating - Edit
If it was just my husband and I, The Gumbo Shop would not have made my list. But they were super awesome accommodating four omnivores, two vegans, one teenager deathly allergic to shellfish, and a picky vegetarian 7 year old. They have a menu with the vegetarian and vegan options spelled out for you. Although the salad was kinda boring, the black beans and rice were tasty.
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One90proof
Points +71
Great Vegan Beans & Rice - Edit
The advertised vegan dish that day was white beans and rice. It was very good! I also had a side salad with pecan vinaigrette dressing. The vinaigrette was super tasty.
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sowmya2311
Points +100
Very solid vegan option - Edit
My friends and I went to this place since we were looking for food and were nearby. I was pretty excited since the google reviews mentioned that there were vegan options. I got the vegan special which was rice and beans, and I also didn't realize that there were other options.
Read moreThe server was really nice about letting me know whether the Bloody Mary was vegan or not (it wasn't). The food and drink (Rum Runner) that I got were both very good. It's possible that I was just hungry, but I'd like to believe that the food was good.
Pros: Super friendly staff, Staff is willing to double check ingredients
Guest
AudeFlamand
Points +213
Typical NO food - Edit
I had the gumbo which was a bit more soupy that I was imagining it, but overall the flavors where good.
Read moreThey also had other vegan and vegetarian optiosn
Pros: Cheap, Local food, Fast service
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laura8it
Points +594
Among the best of limited options - Edit
There aren’t a ton of options in the French quarter, so this is a decent choice if you aren’t able/willing to travel. My food was fine, plus we had great service and the omnis I was with enjoyed their carcasses.
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Forman
Points +5451
Pretty good - Edit
Asked for vegan menu. A few items on it. Ordered the white bean and rice, salad with pecan dressing off the vegan menu. The waiter asked what dressing I wanted, like blue cheese or other non vegan dressing. I said no I want the pecan dressing. It’s like WTF, I have a vegan menu in hand pointing at the vegan salad. No I want the pecan dressing. Ok, enough rant. The food was really good and the pecan dressing was GREAT.
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rexmacey
Points +43
Delicious - Edit
Rice and beans, gumbo. Spice. All very NOLA while being vegetarian. The service was outstanding and it’s a lovely restaurant in the quarter. #Veganuary
Read morePros: Taste, Originality , Service
Cons: Lack of variety
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SaraNorlin
Points +3271
Good when with mixed company - Edit
The vegan rice and beans special was okay. I'm grateful to have it but I was primarily there for my carnist friends. I wouldn't recommend this place strictly on the quality of the vegan food.
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VegaNicolas
Points +206
Nothing special for vegans - Edit
We had a boring sandwich and a soup as vegan meals.
Read moreThe vegan menu is short.
Pros: Nice location
Cons: Staff could be more friendly
Guest
Jesseca
Points +43
Good Gumbo - Edit
The food was good but the waiter laughed in my face when I asked if the bread was vegan... They then brought over a vegan menu but it felt a little mean..
Read moreIvyO
Literally my worst nightmare
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valgosetti
Points +30
A bit lacklustre - Edit
They have a vegan gumbo appetiser, and their vegetarian dish of the day was also vegan (rice and beans). I got both, and while it wasn't horrible it was really nothing to write home about. The gumbo was quite flavourless (though they do provide vegan hot sauces at the table!), and the main was similarly bland. It's a decent enough spot if you are struggling to find a spot and need food immediately (service is super fast), but otherwise you can find much nicer places in the area
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FransB
Points +37
Enjoyable experience - Edit
We had a nice lunch with a good vegetarian Gumbo and a decent vegetarian pasta
Read morePros: Alcohol free beer
Guest
jvoogt
Points +127
Gumbo Z'Herbes was bland and lukewarm - Edit
Glad there were options but...
Read morePros: request a menu for vegetarian/vegan options, prompt service
Cons: bland, lukewarm, not so filling
Guest
LydiaBerger
Points +383
Rare creole options for vegan - Edit
I’ve found it very difficult to find traditional creole options at any old creole restaurants. So I’m beyond excited that the Gumbo Shop always offers the gumbo herbes vegan gumbo and a vegetarian special that is usually vegan. When I went they had vegan beans and rice! The daquiris are also delicious and they have very funny flavors!!
Read morePros: creole vegan options , friendly service , flavorful
Cons: decent price
Guest
SteveLucky
Points +50
Delicious vegan jambalaya - Edit
Waiter was great! Nice old building.
Read morePros: Vegan jambalaya , Fast service. , Friendly
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ahach
Points +25
Pretty good - Edit
The vegetarian special was a white bean and rice dish. It was pretty good and filling. The vegan gumbo appetizer wasn’t anything special, and was just okay. But the free bread was good, and my cocktail was good. Plus we didn’t have a wait on a Monday night.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-01-17
Pros: Good vegetarian special and drink, Free bread, No wait and quick service
Cons: Vegan gumbo just okay
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miapuffia
Points +190
Worth the wait on an off day - Edit
Vegan gumbo was decent but quite bland. With the really good bread it was a nice filling meal.
Read morePros: Vegan gumbo, Only ~30 minute wait on Monday night, Cheaper than expected including drinks
Cons: Not exceptionally good, Cramped seating
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VeganMountainCliff
Points +131
Served Luke warm food - Edit
We ordered the Gumbo Z’ herbs and the vegan black beans and rice. Both dishes were delivered Luke warm. The kitchen dishes up cold meals from the refrigerator and the waiter was supposed to microwave them. After the third unsuccessful try, the waiter knocked both dishes off the bill. I felt weird I don’t like drama, but I could not eat a bowl of barely warm leafy soupy greens. I was disappointed because I wanted to see how a traditional New Orleans meal could be veganized. Also, knowing that the food was reheated instead of being cooked for me kind of spoiled the fun. From a food safety perspective I wanted my food to have been heated to at least 160 degrees. Is this restaurant a tourist trap?
Read morePros: Vegan options of traditional New Orleans dishes
Cons: Food was precooked and not sufficiently reheated, Food not cooked to order
vintagebridget
That’s terrible that your food was not served hot. Gumbo can’t be cooked to order. It’s a labor intensive dish that is made in bulk & then served throughout the day. I cook these types of dishes often but I always reheat the leftovers on the stove (don’t own a microwave) & make fresh rice. I live in New Orleans by the way 😊 I remember gumbo shop being very good but honestly haven’t been in years. I will have to try it again soon.
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Lapin
Points +22
It was very good. But needs more options - Edit
It’s was few options but taste good. With the kind of food they use to cooked, it’s possible to have more possible of vegan options
Read morePros: Taste good , Excellent service, Good price
Cons: Needs more vegan options
Guest
deanutbutter
Points +168
If you’re craving greens - Edit
We were in New Orleans for four days and ate here for lunch on the last day. I wish we had come sooner because I would have eaten the Gumbo Z’herbes (which is vegan) multiple times. There was also a white bean vegan dish of the day. The Gumbo Z’herbes was a deliciously spiced bowl of greens and red beans served with rice. I miss my daily greens when I go on vacation and this was exactly what I needed. Very reasonably priced too.
Read morePros: Vegetarian and vegan menu page - just ask, Daily veg dish of the day, Greens!
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wiscovegangal
Points +339
Not what I expected - Edit
The vegan special was black beans and rice and while it was good, I was expecting a bit more.
Read morePros: Cool ambience
Cons: One vegan option
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AlfieRC
Points +180
Best food I've had here - Edit
The gumbo was EXCEPTIONAL - service was quick and incredibly friendly, just the one vegan option I noticed but it was absolutely delicious.
Read morePros: Friendly, Fast
Cons: Limited options
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Duls
Points +239
Vegan Options - Edit
Vegan Gumbo wasn't bad. Expected more seasoning but all in all a good choice
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alicelaura
Points +288
Tasty but small portions - Edit
Good knowledge about vegan dishes - vegan special advertised on board. My server was able to advise me about vegan sides too but the one I wanted wasn’t so I just had the special - black beans and rice. The portion was very small considering it is just beans and rice (ie cheap ingredients). I’m not sure it’s the best value for money. We didn’t get some of the items we asked for either, I think they are just very busy at the moment.
Read morePros: Vegan options displayed, Knowledgable staff, Tasty food
Cons: Small portions, bad value , Service not super attentive
Guest
LaceyOkonski
Points +112
Fantastic vegan gumbo - Edit
Loved the staff, esp our waiter Will. Pleased to announce they have a vegan and veg menu in addition to their special. I had a bowl of gumbo and ordered a second. Had greens and mushrooms and was warming to the soul so I had to get a second. The honeydew daiquiri was lovely. My daughter got a virgin and the white beans and rice special with corn salsa and the cup size was just right.
Read morePros: Vegan menu, Fresh fruit daiquiris, Fantastic vegan gumbo
Guest
BebopVegan
Points +43
White Beans and Rice Nice Nice - Edit
Such a great restaurant, loved the white beans and rice that was on the menu that night! They change up whats on the menu for vegan/vegetarian special so be sure to pop in and see what is on the menu if you are visiting!
Read morePros: Good atmosphere, Friendly wait staff, Awesome vegan/vegetarian specials
Cons: Bathrooms could use a remodel, Tight seating
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