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.
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1100 N Peters St Bay 13 (at French Market), New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, 70126
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163 Reviews
First Review by CarolineMinLA
KavillaVeg
Points +142
Several Vegan Options, but meh... - Edit
It’s important to note this place is an open-air eatery within the French Market. It’s like a fixed “cart” with about 6 stools. It’s good for people-watching, but not very cozy. It’s great to have so many vegan options, and the food isn’t bad. One thing that really bothered me: everything is served on paper and styrofoam which they carelessly toss into a trash can afterwards (not a recycle bin, where appropriate). I would hope/expect a restaurant that boasts healthy alternatives to care a little more about the planet.
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GreenPete5
Points +68
A great find - Edit
Visiting from out-of-town. I didn't know about this place until doing on Postmates under a 'vegan' search. I like the market, and some other food places seem like they may have options. We had vegan crab cake po' boy, side of potatoes, vegan blueberry pancakes, and apple patties (which I thought were like ft l fritters but are like sausage patties), and FRESH squeezed OJ.
Read moreEverything, and I mean everything was really good and enjoyed! There is seating for 6 at the counter, or tables in general area (we choose counter). I didn't know it was in the market but glad we walked over to discover.
Pros: Food tastes really good, Cute market setting, Friendly service
Cons: Prices are HIGH ($16 po' boy, $8 OJ), $0.10 for tap water
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Jem102166
Points +28
Pancakes - Edit
The vegan pancakes are absolutly amazing! I wish I could have gone back for the vegan crab cakes poboy. Keep up the great work!
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StephenEamonn
Points +616
Wish I'd Seen It Sooner! - Edit
I visited Meals From The Heart on my last afternoon before heading to the airport, and I wish I'd seen it sooner! I ordered the vegan gumbo but it was a tough choice between vegan tacos, crabcake, the Impossible and the Beyond Burger, and more!
Read moreThe two women working there were charming and friendly, and it's nice to sit in the French Market while you wait.
The gumbo was great! Be sure to ask for extra hot sauce!
Pros: So many traditional foods veganized, Friendly staff, Great location
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ChristianaParadis
Points +227
Perfect! - Edit
Stopped here after a run. I got the vegan power drink, it was amazing! I also got the vegan blueberry pancakes and apple sausage. Everything was perfect, great service and free oranges!
Read morePros: Good portions, Excellent food, Outdoor seating
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TelsaCroop
Points +68
Best pancakes - Edit
I’m not even a pancake person-their vegan blueberry pancakes are the best pancakes I have had hands-down. There’s no reason people should be eating non vegan pancakes.
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jfv_nyc
Points +92
Vegan Gumbo - Edit
The gumbo was amazing!!
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AaronMG
Points +2307
Good food but had a few issues - Edit
I ordered the vegan crab cake tacos. They accidentally gave me non vegan crab cake tacos. They didn't realize this until I was well into my meal. It seemed like there was a lot of confusion between the waitresses and the cooks which is what I think caused the mix up. They responded well to the mix up by refunding me and giving me a card for a free meal. Came back the next day and got the vegan philly which was good. The staff was nice but the communication really needs to be improved to avoid situations like this in the future.
Read morePros: Food is good
Cons: Long wait , Lack of communication, mix up
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kirstycurls
Points +84
Vegan banana pancakes - Edit
So nice to find vegan pancakes, I had the banana ones and they were tasty and nice texture. Inside the French Market so lots of other options if you’re with non-veggies. Saw that they also sell the Beyond Burger which is sooo good (I didn’t try their’s though but the Beyond Burgers are amazing generally).
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ladykd9
Points +16
I tried the vegan crab cake tacos and they were delicious. - Edit
This was a great deviation from all of the places in NOLA that don’t serve vegan options. Crab cake tacos were great’
Read morePros: There was a decent number of vegan options, Service was great (pleasant and friendly)., They offer fresh orange slices while you wait.
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JohnFalstaff
Points +189
Great option in french market. - Edit
Stopped here for lunch in french market. My daughter had the vegan crab cakes and absolutely raved about them. Wish the rest of us had been hungry but unfortunately weren’t so we didn’t get a chance to sample the rest.
Read morePros: Great food, Good location.
Cons: A little pricey
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carnold
Points +117
SO GOOD! Fresh ingredients. Great food. Enjoyed the blueberry pancakes, veggie sausage, oatmeal w/all the goodies, and threw in a vegan crab cake, because we didn’t want to miss that. All were delicious! Will definitely come back! - Edit
Great vegan options!
Read morePros: Vegan crab cakes!
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GastonEmily
Points +18
Loved it! - Edit
I was very happy to find this spot this morning. I had the vegan blueberry pancakes which were absolutely delicious. I also tried the vegan power shake which was just what I needed.
Read morePros: delicious vegan options
Cons: I can't live there
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vegbaker
Points +572
Yum! - Edit
Finally went to this great little French Market spot! Love the location and the food was so good! Staff was friendly, portions were great!
Read morePros: Delicious
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ChelseaGordon
Points +30
Deserves 5 Stars - Edit
This was the second vegan options place that my fiancé and I went to. He is not vegan so I was happy to find a place that had options we could both enjoy. I got the vegan crab cake tacos and my fiancé surprised me by getting the black bean burger. Let me just say I don’t know if I’ll ever have a vegan crab cake again let alone one that was THAT good. And my fiancé still hasn’t stopped raving about how good his food was! And he very rarely eats vegan food! The owner James was so kind and fun to talk to. We are planning on visiting again before we leave to go back home. I would visit NOLA again JUST for those tacos!
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BreannaWhite
Points +415
Essential Nawlins Flava! - Edit
This is the essential French Market experience for veg/ans! The vegan crab cakes are one of a kind & to die for! I reccomend the taco!
Read moreThis neat little cafe is tucked in a cozy French Market spot. Essential!
Pros: Crab cakes rule, Pancakes are the best, Friendly and welcoming
Cons: Pricey, Limited seating
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Bethdawson1987
Points +146
tasty cheap great vibes - Edit
Came here in sept on holiday from UK. Food was tasty and fresh. Prices were decent. Staff were friendly and fun. Overall great vibes.
Read morePros: cheap, tasty, friendly
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terrywashere
Points +175
amazing! - Edit
i spent most of trip eating here during my trip in NOLA for mardi gras 2018. their food is delicious. I had their vegan gumbo which was incredibly savory, & packed with tons of flavor. I also had their vegan crab cake po boy which had a vegan remoulade on it as well. it was mardi gras season so for dessert I had a vegan king cake which is pretty popular during mardi gras season. it tasted like a cinnamon roll. 👅 yummmm! ask for james he’s awesome and is very helpful. i would have given it 5 stars but its not completely vegan or vegetarian bummer!
Read morePros: phenomenal food. , excellent service
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oncnurse1010
Points +24
Tasty and Friendly - Edit
Cute little restaurant in the French market. Lots of vegan choices. Food is fresh made so expect to wait, but it is worth it.
Read morePros: a few vegan options, fresh ingredients , friendly staff
Cons: can be hard to find if you don't know where it is
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klaatu_two
Points +28
hard to find but worth it. - Edit
Lots of vegan choices. Some items can be made began too. Vegan king cake!! 'nuf said.
Read morePros: lots of vegan options, very good food, very friendly
Cons: hard to find. it's in the french market. hadn't se
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Leggypipscomb
Points +37
Oops: Not Vegan Gumbo - Edit
At first I was served regular gumbo, with shrimp and sausage, which of course I didn't eat. Swift apologies were issued, the offending gumbo was removed, and after another short wait, the vegan gumbo appeared. Delicious! Worth the wait. Also my husband loved his crab cake. Lots of crabmeat, not much filler, which is the way he likes it.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options. Gave us some Mandarin orang
Cons: none
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AshleyZdeb
Points +30
Just what I was hoping for. - Edit
One of the stalls in the open air market, with a ton of vegan options. The staff was super friendly and the service was quick.
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CherryJam
Points +41
majority veg menu - Edit
This place was an awesome find. I'm staying in the French Quarter and walked past this place in the market. Vegetarian and vegan gumbos and po boys. Friendly staff. Nice atmosphere.
Read morePros: lots of veg options
Cons: closes at 5pm
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cheddabrown
Points +251
best pancakes - Edit
Stayed in the French quarter for 4 days and ate here 3 of those. Best pancake I’ve had period. Black bean tacos were insane! Gumbo was missing something, I don’t know what, but was still really good! Staff was super friendly. A true little gem in a hard to find vegan restaurants city.
Read moreCons: a bit pricy
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shaela_burkert
Points +20
amazing experience!! - Edit
This place has the best vegan pancakes I’ve come across in my 2.5 years being vegan. The staff is incredibly friendly and I had a great conversation with them. For non vegans, the crab cakes here are also amazing per my dad. A true gem in the French market and I highly recommend stopping by
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professorplumb
Points +269
So many vegan options! - Edit
I was so happy to find this restaurant in the French Market. There were a number of vegan options, and I choose the portobello mushroom poboy. It came with lots of veggies and avocado slices. Made for a very good, and very messy sandwich! They gave me a free cup of ice water (most restaurants in the French Market will only sell you bottled) and offered free orange slices while you wait for your food. I will have to go back to try the black bean burger tacos as I saw someone else get them, and they looked amazing!
Read morePros: Many vegan options to choose from, free water and orange slices, friendly staff
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jbazan
Points +16
Awesome! - Edit
Didn’t have to compromise my eating today. Ate a healthy beet salad and a fruit smoothie although there was a variety of vegan options.
Read morePros: Fresh and tasty food.,
Cons: They close early.
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