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.


163 Reviews

First Review by CarolineMinLA

Aly&Sean

Points +607

Vegan
22 Dec 2022

Vegan beignets and crab cakes!

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!

Pros: Entire separate vegan menu, Cool location

Cons: Bit pricey

rla5d1

Points +64

Mostly Veg
18 Dec 2022

Good vegan choices

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.

WildWestVegan

Points +165

Vegan
09 Dec 2022

Best options in french market

Unfortunately not all vegan anymore. Gumbo was not as good as my last visit. Still good.

Pros: Vegan beignets!

Cons: Meat

Poundie

Points +15045

Vegan
01 Dec 2022

Local NOLA fare

Located in the French Market, this place has extensive vegan offerings.

capypig

Points +315

Vegan
13 Nov 2022

Vegan NOLA Food

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.

hilaurious1

Points +459

Herbivore
12 Nov 2022

Nice local cuisine options

A lot of local cuisine in vegan form! I got a “crab” cake and beignet. Both delicious.

MacklanClendenin

Points +54

Vegan
11 Sep 2022

Great Nola vegan food

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.

Pros: Breakfast sandwiches and po boys. , Delicious

Cons: Fairly expensive, Not fully vegan

MadeleineKommers

Points +70

Vegan
28 Jul 2022

Ultra delicious! Go here when you are in New Orleans!


The 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: -, -, -

IwaWella

Points +1249

Mostly Veg
25 May 2022

Best Gumbo

My boyfriend said this was the best gumbo he had ever had in his life and we will definitely be back

briannamaphis

Points +4026

Vegan
25 Apr 2022

fav food we tried in nola!

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!!

Wootwoot

Points +28

Vegan
24 Apr 2022

Ridiculous

This food is really delicious. In a city crammed with flavors, this place stands out. Yum!

evelyn_m

Points +84

Vegan
24 Apr 2022

Yummy fresh vegan food

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.

Pros: Vegan gumbo and red beans and rice, Friendly staff

DianeMM

Points +1178

Vegan
21 Apr 2022

Vegan crab cake!

Lots of vegan and gluten free items!

MarissaFitzgerald

Points +24

Vegan
07 Apr 2022

Vegan crab cake

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! 😁

Duls

Points +305

Vegan
06 Apr 2022

Black Owned!!

Vegan Breakfast! Vegan Crab Cakes and Pancakes! When ever I visit N.O. again i'll find my way back here

AaronFenwick

Points +64

Vegan
31 Mar 2022

Great place in the French market

Small menu with great vegan options.

Pros: Vegan sandwichs, Friendly

GaryMalcolm

Points +28

Vegan
11 Feb 2022

Meals from the heart

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.

Pros: Chill service, mostly vegan, Indoor/outdoor, Great staff

frederickiv

Points +358

Vegan
06 Jan 2022

Mouth watering flavor

The sausage po boy was absolutely incredible- believe the hype! Be prepared for the spiciness though. The vegan pancakes were very yummy as well.

I left full and satisfied! #Veganuary

Pros: Plenty of options, Good portion size, Flavorful

McKenzieRecords

Points +72

Vegan
29 Dec 2021

Overwhelmed shop

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.

Deadly

Points +372

Vegan
03 Dec 2021

Good po boy!

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.

Cons: Overpriced

skyebleu

Points +167

Vegan
15 Nov 2021

Lively French market atmosphere

The menu is deep with many plant based choices and classic creole flavors.

Updated 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

JustineMasznicz

Points +390

Vegan
05 Nov 2021

5 Star Place!

The vegan food options are diverse and delicious! The location is perfect as well for anyone wondering around and needing food near sites!

I got the vegan crab cake po boy and it was loaded!

Pros: Lots of vegan options , Great sides

RochelleWilliams

Points +1514

Vegan
30 Oct 2021

Location is everything!

This Cafe is located in the heart of the French market. I'm so thankful. Delicious vegan gumbo and vegan crabcakes.

Aradia

Points +26

Vegan
20 Oct 2021

Omg the food!!!!

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.

Edit- 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

MEW

Points +382

Vegan
09 Oct 2021

Excellent vegan options

Vegan crabcake sandwiches and okra gumbo make this spot a must stop!

Pros: Great vegan options , Good staff

Cat0326

Points +185

Vegan
13 Aug 2021

Best breakfast!

We spent a long weekend in the city and had breakfast here more than once. They serve “just eggs” with vegan cheese and a great variety of fresh veggies, as well as vegan pancakes and fritters. Portions were large and it was inexpensive.

Pros: Many clearly marked vegan options, Location in the French market

nananatalie

Points +106

Vegan
06 Aug 2021

Southern hospitality is real!

Delicious food and standout service!




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