“The best sausages, stuffed pork chops and hogshead cheese ANYWHERE. The Italian, chorizo, garlic...all of the sausage choices. This store and personnel are always a pleasure and is a great example of why New Orleans is such a special place. Viva Terranovas!! A precious place in my heart. Thank you thank you thank you for being there!!!”
“Watched your story just now on Fox8 from my home in BaySaintLouis. The same one I swam out of 20 years ago. I just wanted to leave a note saying how great of a man I think you are, sir. Thank you for being the cornerstone of your community. You're like a mini-super walmart there. And we will make a trip there soon to support your buisness and get some down home soul food.”
“Saw this place on TikTok randomly and drove from Metairie to check it out. I’m so glad I did! Friendly service and fantastic food. Affordable. The fried chicken breast (on po boy) was extremely juicy and delicious. They must allow their chicken to sit in a seasoning solution overnight bc it was not dry at all! And it had a delicious crust. Can’t wait to try the shrimp bc it smelled fantastic (I bought both) ??”
10AM - 11PM
5952 Magazine St, New Orleans
Grocery Stores
“If you’re from or visiting New Orleans this is definitely the place to go! They have an amazing selection and great customer service. Shoutout to Mo the other day for helping me out I really appreciate it ! ??”
“I loved Shaden he was very helpful and made sure I was ok with everything before leaving the store.. if you need your phone fixed make sure you stop by and ask for him.”
“I love our neighborhood spot! Fried Shrimp Combo comes with a stacked sandwich of fried shrimp, lettuce & tomato (I request no mayo) on soft bread with crinkle cut fries.”
“Walked here from my hotel. Had the necessary items. Bread, cheese, and some sliced turkey. I wish the yogurt selection was greater than it was, but it was a good little store.”
“Great place staff friendly great food great prices great people all around wonderful atmosphere ?. I would recommend the fried chicken ?? Mac & Cheese ?. Very tasty ? might I add.? Hope to see some ? faces ? next time I'm in. Fellow artist ??and neighbor @tinkofnola??.”
“Not cheap, but great selection and open late. Friendly staff, clean store. One stop shop for room supplies. Definitely marking this as a favorite when I'm in NOLA.”
“I’ve recently discovered this food store near my house and wish I’d found it long ago. Great poboys, fried chicken and other food for super reasonable prices. My favorite so far is their shrimp poboy”
“Great neighborhood grocery store with an amazing deli. Great local beer and seltzer selection, super friendly staff, and a great selection of fresh groceries and grab-and-go snacks!”
“They are always smiling and talking to their customers in this store. My only issue is the prices. Some of the prices are insanely high. Other than that everything is fine”
“Only Black Store owned in New Orleans it is a Family Business that been Around for over 30-40 years great people work in the store you may see a few older guys working some that are sitting down is the undercover security but it’s a very safe environment prices are reasonable and the owner gives back to his community any way he can and any chance he gets Great Man and business owner support Black owned”
“We arrived about 30 minutes before they closed and there weren't any open seats at the small counter so they opened up the back for us to sit. Excellent service and delicious muffalatta.”
“I love this place — and so does my dog!
NOLA Village is full of culture, heart, and truly loving people. Every time I come in, I feel welcomed, valued, and uplifted. What makes it even more special is how they treat my dog like family — that kind of kindness is rare.
The space is creative, soulful, and built with purpose.
It’s a real reflection of New Orleans love. A true gem in the community!”
6AM - 9PM
7045 Read Blvd A, New Orleans
Grocery Stores
“Read Supermarket is One of the most reliable corner markets in New Orleans east! They not only offer hot, made to order food but they also have a small meat department. I have never ordered any meat from there but I know they try to sale fresh meat options for their customers. They also have a cellular service department that sales/ fixes phone screens and tablets for customers. If you are in the area be sure to ask for Rocky, that’s my cousin, she’s one of the best cashiers there!”
“Ghetto store with great food!!! These use to be a staple in the poorer neighborhoods in town. Most of them have closed since Katrina. Po boys, wings, fries, burgers. This place does them well.”
“The best Shrimp Poboy I have had in a long time, the French bread was fresh and soft, the sandwich was well dressed with everything I asked for. The french fries were hot and fresh as well. I would give 10 stars if I could cause that’s how much I enjoyed everything and they had excellent customer service as well.”
“Perfect spot to stock your hotel room with after hours snacks, drinks, and water bottles. If you forgot to pack something you can be sure to find it here. Ms Brandy behind the register, super friendly and just a good vibe about her! I stopped in daily for my after hour essentials while I was there! Them Strawberry Zingers saved my life! haha”
“The only reason I didn't give this location 5 stars is that NO one used the 2 magic words (please or thank you), other than that the store is well stocked and organized and the employees are efficient....except for the 2 magic words!”
“Get the Chinese fried chicken. Comes with fried rice and brown or red gravy( I get both) for under five bux! It's like Chinese soul food! Better than crack!”
6:30AM - 9PM
1825 Gentilly Blvd, New Orleans
Grocery Stores
“Ms. Tasha knows what she doing with my hamburger poboy dressed. Her new side kick Ms. Wendy that good old fashioned women in the kitchen take care of you when you walk up to the counter kind of woman.”
“The quality of their produce and meat are the best. Everything I’ve gotten from the deli and bakery was fresh and really tasty. The prices are a little higher compared to other grocery stores but for the quality of their products it’s understandable.”
“Haven’t been here that many times, but the moment that I did stop by was pretty pleasant and actually very pleasant stop they have a lot to offer in this market and I don’t believe Walmart itself even has the options this market has”
“Just like any other grocery store. This place looks clean, shelves are stocked and the workers are attentive. Things are a bit expensive though. You can deffenetly see their make ups on the wallet.”
“The best grocery store in the world. It fits the criteria for that elusive “Third Place” we seek out in our adult lives. After Katrina the Sr. Canseco opened this establishment after the success of his flagship Old Metairie location. New Orleans was in desperate need of local grocers. The Esplanade location is by far the best. It truly is a marvel that they are able to stock and fill this teeny triangular space that was converted from an old autoshop with pretty much everything you could possibly want or need. Creole Tomatoes, Cuban Sandwiches, my son’s favorite cranberry chicken salad, the best shallots I can find. Sebastian in the meat department curates an amazing selection given the space.
The staff is the best part. Maybe it’s the magic of the location— it’s quintessentially New Orleanian— or they just hire good folks. I love to shop for produce when Lawrence is working, Eric is always so sweet and endearing to my son Bear, Miss Diane is my favorite checker, Miss Bri loves my son and is no nonsense when it gets busy. Miss Jackie is the same and I love her bossy attitude as well…. I could go on, but they are more than staff here. When the power is out they’re open, if there is a natural disaster they’re there and find away to make it happen. You can get every single thing you could possibly need at this store and have a swell time doing so. It’s a neighborhood and New Orleans treasure. I can buy everything I need for authentic gumbo, yet checkout and leave with an artisan umbrella, fridge magnets, notepad, heartburn meds, socks, a bag of ice, and a warm heart.
Thanks for being my Third Place.”
“I really love this little store always has what i need and the hours on the weekends are great when your hungry late at night and want a snack so glad they put this here”
7AM - 8:30PM
4838 Prytania St, New Orleans
Grocery Stores
“Doing my own personal hunt for the best poboy and Zara’s is currently at the top. Got the shrimp and roast beef and both are my favorite version of each—overstuffed (compliment) with small, well fried shrimp on soft bread, mayo, very well shredded lettuce, and tomato. The ferdy was just as much roast beef debris as satisfying full ham pieces, leaving me satisfied without sacrificing the messiness that leaves me full. Put it down the hatch with a Diet Coke on my back porch, since the ambiance knocks zara’s down a notch for a tourist, but is no knock to a local.”
“Great local convince store with an awesome little kitchen. Feels like NOLA, the staff always is a great interaction in my day and they always keep my oreos, lol.”
“The loveliest people. Home cooked vibes. Great prices! Did I mention the people? I go in here and I’m treated like I’m invited to their thanksgiving. There is magic in their kindness. Fradys seems like more than just a place to grab food. It’s like catching up with extended family.”