Vegan-friendly
American
Delivery
Take-out
Non-veg
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-Sun 10:00am-3:30pm.
172 Reviews
First Review by CarolineMinLA
Floria
Points +16
All great but no pancakes😢 - Edit
Love the food but was disappointed to see they no longer serve the wonderful blueberry, vegan pancakes that we always got. So sad that they no longer do breakfast.
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charlotte1606
Points +155
Vegan versions of NOLA foods - Edit
Open-air stall in the market with shared seating opposite. Separate vegan menu with loads of NOLA classics. My husband and I both tried the breakfast combo: grits, vegan sausage rounds, vegan eggs, fried bread. We also tried the pancakes and vegan beignets. It was all delicious.
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KadiHarmon
Points +8562
Yesss!! - Edit
Got the gumbo, krab kake po’boy and the beignets. So awesome to have vegan versions of the local cuisine!!
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anitacat
Points +187
Fully veg menu available - Edit
The green menus seem to have all the vegan options! I had the beignets, which were great, and the okra gumbo, which was bland. I’d come back and try different things next time, since there are so many options!
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AndreaAlfa
Points +104
Great beignets - Edit
Stopped here for the beignets and they didn’t disappoint! Very tasty and highly recommended!
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Karmel13
Points +40
NOLA’s Best Kept Secret- go here first!!! - Edit
I only wish we would have discovered this on Day 1. Located within the French Market, I knew I was going for vegan beignets. I did not realize that they have an entire front and back vegan menu, including pancakes, Just Egg/vegan breakfast meats, oatmeal and more. Also, vegan gumbo- which I had and thoroughly enjoyed- and vegan crabcakes and more. The beignets were fantastic and my non-vegan partner confirmed that they hold their own against the dairy version.
Read morePros: Beignets , Vegan regional foods, Breakfast
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edav344
Points +2727
Vegan beignets! - Edit
This was the only place with vegan beignets that I could find in New Orleans! These were a bit denser than I'd have preferred, but were warm and coated with powdered sugar 😋 Not my favorite vegan dessert I found in this city, but good if you feel left out of the city's staple. I didn't get a chance to try any of the other food here. It was in an open air market with some seating sprinkled around.
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ChloeCollins
Points +414
Great option - Edit
I got the breakfast sandwich and it was superb! I was happy to have an option in the outdoor market.
Read morePros: Tasty
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ShyFennel
Points +18
Incredible - Edit
They have the most delicious vegan beignets!
Read moreSo happy I actually got to try beignets!
Also vegan gumbo & po boys
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Kikip38
Points +403
Vegans rejoice - Edit
From The Heart Cafe in New Orleans offers a delightful array of vegan options that are sure to impress! The creative menu features hearty, flavorful dishes that cater to plant-based diners, making it a must-visit spot for vegans and non-vegans alike. Their vegan beignets, in particular, are a standout—light, fluffy, and perfectly dusted with powdered sugar, giving you a classic New Orleans experience with a cruelty-free twist.
Read moreEach dish is prepared with care, showcasing fresh ingredients and bold flavors. Whether you're in the mood for a savory entrée or a sweet treat, the cafe consistently delivers in quality and taste. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, making it the perfect place to enjoy a meal that not only satisfies your hunger but also aligns with your values. Highly recommended for anyone looking to indulge in delicious, soul-satisfying vegan fare in the heart of the city!
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chmack
Points +35
Great Find! - Edit
Came for traditional New Orleans food made vegan. The gumbo was good, the krabcakes excellent. Came back for breakfast and had pancakes, Just Egg scrambled, sausage, and orange juice. Yummy! So hard to find vegan breakfast food!
Read morePros: Tasty New Orleans specialties , Separate vegan menu, Friendly service
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caesarion
Points +134
Good 🫃🏻 - Edit
Happy that there is at least one vegan option at the French Market — spicy sausage po boy was very good. It was my first time trying beignets, and those were also very good 🫃🏻
Read moreCons: pickles
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Neea
Points +273
loved - Edit
so happy to have found this place. it's always tough to feel like you're not missing out on a piece of culture when most local spots don't really know to accommodate for vegans, but meals from the heart gave me the opportunity to try (and love) red beans and rice. thank you!!
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MBlair
Points +246
Mmmm - Edit
The food has sooo much flavor and the staff is incredibly friendly
Read morePros: Flavor , Friendly , Fast
Cons: No designated dining area
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LilyRoseM
Points +128
Great Krab Cake Tacos - Edit
Krab tacos were delicious. Vegan beignets were so-so.
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Justgoplay
Points +280
Vegan Beignets!!! - Edit
Don’t miss their vegan beignets!! Powdered sugar served on the side, I slathered them with the leftover jelly that came with the breakfast sandwich we got as well, so good!!
Read moreLocated in the covered French Market, tables are available nearby. They have a separate vegan menu with plenty of breakfast and lunch items. We tried the sausage egg n cheese muffin, and the grits eggs and chicken sausage plate with fruit. Both were fantastic, the plate offered quite a bit more food than the muffin sandwich however the fruit cup was very small comprised of one half of a strawberry and 6 blueberries.
Pros: Delicious food, Friendly service, Unique menu items
Cons: Were not accepting cash when we visited , Fruit cup was very small
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SakshiKulkarni
Points +71
Great Vegan Beignets! - Edit
Visiting New Orleans on a road trip and searched to find a place with authentic vegan beignets. The beignets here are amazing (10/10), fluffy, covered in powdered sugar, flakey. You get 4 beignets for $7 though which is pretty expensive for the portion size. But hey, at least they’re vegan.
Read moreWe also tried the vegan gumbo here but unfortunately it was a miss (5/10). It was only vegetables, no vegan shrimp or sausage or even protein. It had a few beans but was mostly a spiced soup which isn’t worth it when paying $19 for a large size. Other places like E’co have much better vegan gumbo.
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blacksun
Points +326
good brunch - Edit
The food is good great options crab cakes hot sausage pancakes eggs you get a full experience It’s in the French market so really the only place near with vegan options seating is in an open area
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-05-04
Pros: options, pancakes
Cons: wait time , parking
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ofrates43
Points +23
Not to miss Vegan food - Edit
Are you vegan and visiting New Orleans and have wanted to try gumbo? Crab cakes? And a whole bunch of other local delectables? Well look no further this is a NOT to Miss place. Been coming back for years and it keeps getting better! -O A
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njan007
Points +13
Loved it - Edit
Had the Vegan Krab Po’boy and it was outstanding. Came with fried potatoes. I want to go back and try more things. Huge vegan menu available.
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Sheeda
Points +24
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - Edit
Had the beignets and the crab cakes, they were so freaking good! Just go, it’s incredible and they were fast too! Would love to leave 5 stars but the app won’t let me because the place isn’t only vegan so ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 😜
Read morePros: Food-Amazing!!!, Atmosphere-yes!!!, Service was impeccable 😊
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Raynevegan
Points +111
So tasty! - Edit
My first time having gumbo, and it was vegan and gluten-free. The flavors were amazing! Had to go back for a second visit. 
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honeydippcafe
Points +347
Fast and fresh - Edit
Food was delicious. Seasoned well. And fresh. Had non vegan friend try the beignets and they say it tastes identical to the originals.
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MelissaHitt-Latham
Points +34
Vegan Gumbo- A must try! - Edit
It’s hard staying vegan in NOLA but this place kept the vibe and served an amazing vegan gumbo!
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AbiEats
Points +198
So many vegan options! - Edit
They have a whole vegan menu, and their vegan beignets are amazing!!
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AudeFlamand
Points +213
Local food - Edit
Had the vegan gumbo and the poboy crabcake and it was excellent !
Read moreHighly recommended
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laura8it
Points +668
So good that I went back! - Edit
Awesome food stall! Definitely go for vegan beignets while you’re in town. My favorite dish was the crab cake benedict, though everything was good. This is one of few options in the quarter, but fortunately it’s a great one!
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