Serves meat, vegan options available. Open air cafe in New Orleans Historic French Market. The concept is heart-healthy, offering food that have low sodium, cholesterol, and no tran fat. Sample items include grits, oatmeal, whole wheat pasta and bread, vegan blueberry pancake, brown rice, fruit salad, black bean burger, portobello mushroom sandwich, grill vegetables, brown rice plate, smoothies with non-dairy milk. There is a small counter for eating there, plus tables dotted around the market. Black-owned. Open Mon-Sat 10:00am-3:30pm, Sun 10:00am-5:00pm.
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1100 N Peters St Bay 13 (at French Market), New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, 70126
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193 Reviews
First Review by CarolineMinLA
miapuffia
Points +191
Must try vegan food - Edit
Very tasty regional food including crab cakes, po' boys, and gumbo, with exceptionally friendly staff
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-02-28
Pros: Lots of vegan options, Very friendly staff, Vegan beignets!
Cons: Long wait time, They may sell out of some items, Vegan beignets could've been better
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dogwooddesign
Points +289
Yummy vegan food - Edit
The vegan crab cake poboy was delicious, as well as the spicy sausage patty. Wish they had the beignets on doordash to order, everyone said they were good.
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DalyaShingiti
Points +556
Great on-the-go poboys, minus the waiting time. - Edit
We got the impossible philly with mushrooms poboy, the chicken poboy and crab cake tacos.
Read morePros: Great portions, Great poboys
Cons: Seating, Waiting time, Crab cake tasted like falafel
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Aly&Sean
Points +1095
Vegan beignets and crab cakes! - Edit
Glad we got to eat somewhere in the French Market, didn't think there would be any vegan vendors but we were so happy to find this place! The vegan crab cake sandwich was amazing and the beignets were a nice treat!
Read morePros: Entire separate vegan menu, Cool location
Cons: Bit pricey
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rla5d1
Points +64
Good vegan choices - Edit
The vegan crab cakes were delicious with great flavor. We were disappointed in the vegan gumbo and vegan red beans and rice. They were bland, not what I’d expect in New Orleans. Food took 25 minutes to come out. Covered outdoor seating only.
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WildWestVegan
Points +252
Best options in french market - Edit
Unfortunately not all vegan anymore. Gumbo was not as good as my last visit. Still good.
Read morePros: Vegan beignets!
Cons: Meat
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Poundie
Points +19010
Local NOLA fare - Edit
Located in the French Market, this place has extensive vegan offerings.
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capypig
Points +315
Vegan NOLA Food - Edit
Huge variety vegan options, but a bit pricey. Wait time was quite long and they were out of a few items. The beignets were great but we’re really small. The vegan meat was tasted scarily real.
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hilaurious1
Points +545
Nice local cuisine options - Edit
A lot of local cuisine in vegan form! I got a “crab” cake and beignet. Both delicious.
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MacklanClendenin
Points +83
Great Nola vegan food - Edit
Had the vegan sausage po boy and it was delicious! Got the potatoes as a side. Really good. Huge vegan menu, bigger than most places in this city.
Read morePros: Breakfast sandwiches and po boys. , Delicious
Cons: Fairly expensive, Not fully vegan
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MadeleineKommers
Points +70
Ultra delicious! Go here when you are in New Orleans! - Edit
Read moreThe owner is kind and knows exactly about veganism. They have a full vegan menu and also a meat menu but whatever that’s nice for your friends. I had a beyond po boy, and it was delicious 17 dollars might seem like a lot but we ate with 2people from it and are still very full. Sad I discovered it on my last day.
Pros: They know what’s vegan! , Delicious like soooo delicious!, Super duper delicious
Cons: -, -, -
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IwaWella
Points +1249
Best Gumbo - Edit
My boyfriend said this was the best gumbo he had ever had in his life and we will definitely be back
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briannamaphis
Points +5009
fav food we tried in nola! - Edit
these vegan options are what vegan alternatives should taste like. there is no compromise on flavor at all. the sausage and crab cake part of the po boys tasted exactly how i would think the non vegan one would taste. the bread was perfect as well. me and my bf were very pleased as we felt we got to have an authentic po boy while still adhering to our meat free diets!!
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Wootwoot
Points +28
Ridiculous - Edit
This food is really delicious. In a city crammed with flavors, this place stands out. Yum!
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evelyn_m
Points +99
Yummy fresh vegan food - Edit
In the midst of French Quarter Fest with a dearth of vegan and fresh food, I was relieved to find Meals from the Heart! The power smoothie was delicious and a great refreshment on a warm day. And they have vegan alternatives to popular NOLA dished that rarely have vegan options, like gumbo and red beans. The vegan gumbo was so good! The staff were friendly and helpful.
Read morePros: Vegan gumbo and red beans and rice, Friendly staff
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DianeMM
Points +1758
Vegan crab cake! - Edit
Lots of vegan and gluten free items!
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MarissaFitzgerald
Points +24
Vegan crab cake - Edit
I’m glad vegan food is easier to find in the city, but you still have to hunt for it. I was happy to come across this place in the French market and even happier when I tasted the crabcake. So yummy, artichoke and chickpea-based with the perfect seasoning and crispness. Can’t wait to go back tomorrow! 😁
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Duls
Points +334
Black Owned!! - Edit
Vegan Breakfast! Vegan Crab Cakes and Pancakes! When ever I visit N.O. again i'll find my way back here
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AaronFenwick
Points +88
Great place in the French market - Edit
Small menu with great vegan options.
Read morePros: Vegan sandwichs, Friendly
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GaryMalcolm
Points +28
Meals from the heart - Edit
Needed a late breakfast and got a fat stack of blueberry pancakes and eggs, and a couple of tacos, all vegan. Smoothies were flowing too.
Read morePros: Chill service, mostly vegan, Indoor/outdoor, Great staff
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frederickiv
Points +376
Mouth watering flavor - Edit
The sausage po boy was absolutely incredible- believe the hype! Be prepared for the spiciness though. The vegan pancakes were very yummy as well.
Read moreI left full and satisfied! #Veganuary
Pros: Plenty of options, Good portion size, Flavorful
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McKenzieRecords
Points +72
Overwhelmed shop - Edit
They seemed overwhelmed and kind of annoyed, but there was a long line. Slow moving. Ran out of the sausage and Po boy items, which was kind of the point of the visit, and forgot to make the shake we ordered. The gumbo wasn't flavorful or seasoned well at all, but the chicken cheese steak and crab cake was good! The vegan items are well-marked.
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Deadly
Points +372
Good po boy! - Edit
The po boy is very very very good! After ordering it did take a while and very high prices but was worth getting while visiting for sure.
Read moreCons: Overpriced
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skyebleu
Points +167
Lively French market atmosphere - Edit
The menu is deep with many plant based choices and classic creole flavors.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-11-15
Pros: intentionally prepared vegan selections , Gluten-free - from the roux to the breadcrumbs , Breakfast and lunch
Cons: Very very slow service-over 45’ wait , Gave us the meat gumbo by mistake , Not inexpensive
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JustineMasznicz
Points +569
5 Star Place! - Edit
The vegan food options are diverse and delicious! The location is perfect as well for anyone wondering around and needing food near sites!
Read moreI got the vegan crab cake po boy and it was loaded!
Pros: Lots of vegan options , Great sides
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RochelleWilliams
Points +1594
Location is everything! - Edit
This Cafe is located in the heart of the French market. I'm so thankful. Delicious vegan gumbo and vegan crabcakes.
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Aradia
Points +26
Omg the food!!!! - Edit
I wanted to give it a 5 star review but the app is not allowing it. Anyway, the service is phenomenal and the blueberry pancakes are sinful. Highly recommend.
Read moreEdit- I went back and discovered they had an entire menu full of vegan options! They have breakfast sandwiches and other breakfast options, cheesesteaks, po-boys, creole potatoes, and more. So glad I went back! I would have missed out on yummy options!
Edit (again) - really hate that i can't give it 5 stars. I have been going everyday during our vacation and today being my last day, I told James (the owner) that I would think about him everyday when I leave. 😭
I can't get over the food! Absolutely amazing! Everything I order is better than the last! A definite must go if you are in the French Quarter!
Updated from previous review on 2021-10-18
Pros: Vegan options
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