Always one of my first stops when in town. We buy wine, liquor, and snacks for our room. Praline…read morePecans are much cheaper than in the tourists shops. It's tight, but has anything you could want. And it's easily located on Royal Street down from Pat O'Briens (my second stop). Cashiers are friendly and helpful. What's not to like?

We love this market, there are at least half a dozen Rouses markets within New Orleans. This one…read morewas in the French Quarter. There's also one in Midtown, Freret Street, and the warehouse District and I believe additional markets within the city. They have a great array of grocery items, grab and go items for lunch, meals, side, dishes, fruits, vegetables, a variety of wines nothing to upscale though, beer selection for your stays in New Orleans, and grocery items such as snacks, meals, and whatever your grocery needs are. The staff is very helpful, I couldn't find any stone ground grits. They only had instant Quaker grits - yucky!!!!. Other than that that was my only complaint, the staff guy agreed with me!

Service 5/5 For this place being as busy as the are around…read more2am the staff here are all awesome!!!! The fried chicken here slappsss! 5/5 Juicy af and delioussss for a market The wing was besttt!

There is usually a group gathered at the front door- staff were there- not friendly, not helpful…read more The fried chicken was good. The store itself is basic- well lit inside.

Costume jewelry, artwork, brickabrac, t shirts booths, Mardi Gras trinkets and masks, graphic…read moreplaying cards, cute printed colorful or revealing dresses for sale. This past year I've had a thing for purchasing copper jewelry- most bracelets from South Korea, Mexico City, Tijuana and Mt. Charleston. Wondered if anyone ever made copper necklaces. I saw a few vendors that had thick linked chains. I bought the medium $45 length- tax is high in New Orleans. Far cry from dainty but copper is supposed to be good for arthritis and health. Ok let's see.

It's been around since 1791, but the six blocks that make up the French Market don't yield much in…read morelocal historical value. Congested with wandering tourists, most of the vendors sell items that could be found at any flea market in the country. A lot of the souvenirs and clothing fell way short in reflecting authentic New Orleans craftsmanship. I was hoping for a market more along the lines of Barcelona's La Boqueria with bounties of fresh produce and appetizing edibles, but there was just a row of fast food kiosks beyond the beignets at Cafe du Monde. Without a doubt, the highlight of the market was the strolling groups of musicians randomly playing jazz to enraptured tourists. RELATED - Exploring New Orleans? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/IvmEoOrXVB

My son and I did a food tour in New Orleans and this was one of the last stops. It was the best…read morefood we had on the whole tour. Yes it's a small Italian deli and shop but it's also the home of the original muffuletta sandwich, opening in 1906. I hate olives, but I was converted by this sandwich. It's the perfect ratio and the bread is simply exquisite. If you're in New Orleans, you must stop here.

I'm a New Orleans native living in Atlanta, who has worked in the service industry for 15 years. I…read morenever ever write reviews because I believe they hurt small businesses and feeds the egos of the ignorant, but that being said this place pissed me the fuck off with their service. I come to central deli whenever I'm with someone not from New Orleans due to the fact their muffuletta is quintessential! I would like to reiterate nothing was wrong with the food , great food purely with the lady taking orders. I got a classic half muffuletta and a "glass" San pellegrino. The lady then told me open glass is prohibited in New Orleans , I retorted with "o really I didn't know that , since when?" Before I could finish The lady then yelled with "SINCE FOREVER, IM SORRY YOUVE BEEN TO BAD BARS WHERE THEY SERVE YOU GLASS ITS BEEN ILLEGAL SINCE THE 50s" which isn't true the city changed the law in 2001. She then proceeded to open my glass bottle even though I told her I didn't want it open, so I the asked if I could get another one since she was in rage mode and didn't understand that she just contradicted herself. As I asked for the second San Pellegrino, she then takes the first one and goes "NO PROBLEM THANKS FOR THE FREE DRINK", and starts to drink the San Pellegrino infront of me as I check out, making thirst quenching noises like "AHH". As I leave she can't help but remind me for her free drink again. I'm pretty sure the management witness this whole situation and I hope they do something about, that lady doesn't realize what hospitality is and needs to be fired. I did nothing to her and I bet I wasn't the first she has blow up on. But in my eyes absolutely unacceptable.

The French Quarter is blessed with several excellent bodegas. Matassa's is not only one of the…read moremost historic, but one of the best. Great deli counter. Super clean. Friendly service. Not a supermarket capable of fulfilling all of your weekly grocery needs, but you will find a decent selection of wine, beverages and staples, given the chance.

This place is terrible now. There are new owners who have made the store into another generic…read moreoverpriced FQ joint. No character, no acknowledgement of the rich musical history associated with the store, just unfriendly staff and bad vibes. Oh- they also tried to overcharge me. What a loss to the community. They don't even have grocery staples anymore. Also without notice or severance the new owners fired employees who had been there for years. A sad, sad situation. Change the damn name!

The best meal of my New Orleans visit. Visited during a weekday afternoon. You can order with the…read morestaff at the counter or on a tablet depending on your payment type (cash/card/EBT). My food was hot n ready within 10 minutes. What I got: crawfish pie (10/5) -- $2.99 for this masterpiece. it is basically crawfish etouffee mixed with some rice stuffed into pie dough. savory, got a nice kick of heat, and love how pronounced the bell pepper flavor is shrimp po boy (10/5) -- everything is just so balanced and went down like nothing because it is so effortlessly addictive. Shrimp are seasoned and fried perfectly. came out to ~$10 and the 6" is HUGE, also easily customizable chicken sausage gumbo (5/5) -- literally feels/tastes like it is made with love. perfectly seasoned, hearty, savory, nice chunks of smoked sausage, good portion of rice It will be on my list to return to whenever I come to New Orleans.

Hidden gem ALERT!!!!!…read more I explored the French Quarter for more authentic eats, and escaped Burbon St...mission complete. New Orleans version of a NY bodega is where I found one of the best and most adorable shrimp po'boys. You'll have to put these directions into your phone, because the location is in the depths of the neighborhood district. It's walkable to and from the popular Canal Street, just much quieter and secluded. You won't be able to park on this particular street, but near by areas would allow for street parking. This is in fact a grocery store with a hot food market setup in the back. I was pleasantly greeted immediately as I entered by a gentleman stocking, and a nice lady behind the register. I immediately darted to the back of the store and saw the setup, simple with a bit of updated technology. You can order and pay at a tablet style screen, and wait for the magic to be made on the other side. It took about 5 minutes and I got a text my order was ready, the same gentleman who was stocking called out my name from the back and handed me a 12 inch shrimp po'boy for 12.00. This sandwich was incredible, loaded with crispy fried shrimp and fresh lettuce. The bun was soft and very fresh, I added extra pickles for an acidic flavor breakup to the fried fish and dough. The flavors were on point, very seasoned and perfectly cooked shrimp. I was very impressed by the price and quality....not to mention customer service. Pro Tip: My van driver mentioned to me before dropping me off at the hotel, a lot of people walk Burbon Street and turn around when it becomes residential. But there is actually a ton of life and experiences to be had off the beaten path, both local and authentic.

Customer service 10/10…read more The salad bar/soup area has many options to choose from of you want a quick and healthy snack. Store was clean and they also have a seating area if you want to dine at the store.

So Rouses is Louisiana's version of H-E-B? If you've been to Texas, you'll understand the…read morereference. As far as I'm concerned, it is, somewhat. While it doesn't have an extravagant wine selection or a plethora of charcuterie boards, it does have it's own style of eats readily available. The hot foods bar contains options such as gumbo, BBQ ribs, collard greens, and mac n cheese; all the delicious fixings you'd expect to find in the south. Sushi and boudin are also available and quite tasty! I'm also a fan of their chicken tenders; while chilled, just microwave and dip in that honey mustard! And of course, their crawfish/meat pies; I'm a sucker for those! I usually get one (and usually two) of them whenever I'm at a Rouses. Probably explains all the weight I've gained every time I visit the state of Louisiana. Make sure you visit any kind of Rouses when you're in Louisiana; especially this one being in the heart of NOLA. It's within walking distance of nearly all hotels.

This was a cute little corner convenience store near our hotel. Turned out to be a lifesaver since…read morewe stocked up on bottled water and the deodorant that my friend forgot to pack. We also bought some local brand chips to snack on. Very convenient and a good variety of options to choose from.

Small but well stocked corner convenience store. I stayed across the street and being too tired to…read morego out for dinner, I thought I'd grab a couple of snacks to tide us over until morning. The selection was impressive! I got a frozen burrito for me and a frozen Rao's lasagna for my husband. I also got Chobani drinkable yogurt, a container of fresh fruit chunks, 2 bags of chips, 2 candy bars, 2 snack cakes and a bag of Tate's chocolate chip cookies - total was $54. The woman working there let me pile my stuff on a section of the counter as I explored the store. We had a pleasant conversation as she rang up my items. She mentioned they had just opened another store and named off all the locations. My fruit container was really good, perfectly ripe - 3 kinds of melon, grapes and strawberries. They also had grab n go sandwiches, salads and desserts. This place was an excellent find!

This place is a MUST go for anyone!! Even if you don't like spice they have sauces that are super…read moremild. We walked in and immediately were greeted by Brianna who was super sweet and got us to try a bunch of hot sauces and we even tried one on ice cream!! My personal favorite was the blackberry bbq sauce, trust me it's GOOD. The store is super sick with a bunch of hot sauces, bbq sauces, spices, and pickled veggies amongst other things. Highly recommend stopping in if only for the experience of trying cinnamon hot sauce on ice cream.

Great place to taste and find your next favorite salsa, condiments, BBQ sauce, etc…read more.. They have chips to use for tasting and everything is labeled as to mild, spicy, hot and so on. The watermelon BBQ sauce is amazing. We visited as a group of 4 and we each found a new favorite. Something for everyone here - even the most picky. Staff is always ready to help.

An amazing small market in the heart of the Uptown neighborhood. It's a mainstay in this part of…read morethe city and folks have shopped here for many years. The variety of local and housemate product is simply amazing. Most of it looks delicious and they carry a wide variety of food. From coffee to prepared food, to bottled and even ice cream the local presence fits New Orleans perfectly. It was immediately decided that this would be tomorrows dinner spot! The aisles are great to perused and search for unique things. I wish I could take a shopping cart home with me, but, alas merely a pipedream. There's plenty of parking lot area, in front and across the street.

This store manages to have most of what I'm looking for. The staff is courteous without exception…read more The smaller size and early opening time make it remarkably convenient. Small grocery store with a big voice!