I hate giving bad reviews, but this place was not good! The food was very bland! I don't recommend this place, but maybe they deserve a second chance... we'll see read more

The portion sizes are HUGE. If you order from this place just expect to take home left overs. This is comfort food at it's best. Everything on the menu is first rate. The atmosphere is super laid back, as are the staff. These people are super friendly. They are open 24 hours a day and there are video poker machines inside if you like that sort of thing. They also have daiquiri machines that are not half bad. read more

Food is good and very inexpensive. And open 24/7, which works for me. The poboys are too notch. As are the daiquiris.

Me and a friend had lunch there today and we got seafood(fish) and we asked for tarter sauce and we was told there wasn't any. Who eats fish with no tarter ???? read more

Melba's is another one of those NOLA institutions not to be missed. Where else can you get po' boys, hot crawfish, dozens of culinary delights, and simultaneously do your laundry in the attached laundromat? The crew had it going on early, everything is authentic Creole, Soul and Cajun, and every person in there has a certain pride about serving you real NOLA and it shows. We had the grits, both kinds - creamy style and cheesy style, which contains some whole kernel fresh sweet corn, we had crawfish that we had literally watched die for our breakfast, it's serve yourself soft drinks, bevvies and whatnot, food to take or places to sit, happening place because this is where the actual residents eat. The restroom is one size fits all, clean and stocked, even for baby changing. Foodie peeps like my chef son and I could have spent hours in there, enjoying our conversation with the fine folks serving up NOLA Soul. Do visit! read more

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Falsely advertising free French fries when you check in on Yelp. They said the owner is not doing that anymore, but they keep advertising it. This is why you get a one start ratting. read more

We love Melba's! Perfect for late night, on our way home from working in the quarter. The boiled seafood is good, the poboys are fantastic, the chicken is great, and the daiquiris are delicious! Not like the usual, overly syrupy slush everywhere else, you can actually taste the fruit juice in them! read more

We did a quick stop here on our road trip. The Mac n cheese is so tasty and they make it with long noodles which was a new twist for me. I have never really been a grits kind of girl but hot damn these grits were bomb! The fried shrimp was yummy too. Now the main reason for my review is the crawfish which happens to have been the very first time I ever tried it in my life! It was pretty good I was not skipping for joy over it but it was good. I took away a star because the parking is horrid and it's on a very busy street. Is it worth a stop every time we visit Nola YES! I just would probably not get the crawfish again. The grits, mac n cheese, and shrimp are worth another visit for sure though! read more

We came here because we asked our Uber driver where a good local spot was that we should try. He dropped us off at Melba's. This was the best po boy that I had along with their gumbo. I only gave it four stars because they need to change their check-in offer because they did not honor it. Other than that it was a cute little spot to visit while we were in NOLA. read more

So I walked into this place hoping to get some good home cook food. What I got instead was very expensive food soaking in grease and butter. So I ordered grill fish, cabbage, green beans and macaroni which came with toast soaking in butter. The meal cost $18 bucks before a soda was added which was another $2.50, plus tax. The fish was salty yet bland as can be and the macaroni was greasy as was the cabbage. The toast was uneatable! The green beans contained sausage that was rough and seemed very bad for one's health. The whole meal seemed greasy and left me with a terrible headache and hole in my pocket. I would suggest that one avoid this place like the plague! Also watch out for the clientele that lurks outside of this establishment at night especially if you have an expensive car. Horrible place! should be called grease in bucket! read more

Melba's - Chicken Wings Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

better than average ..... cooked 2 order .... easy parking...... plenty of shrimp .... plenty not the best i have ever had but pretty good.... it is an interesting place to eat and entertaining. watch the people coming and going becoz the staff interacts with their customers sooooo well ...... it is worth the visit for sure ...... read more

This place always has a line for a reason. I've been there many times now. The fried chicken is good. Consistently good. I had a shrimp po boy, again good. If I have an event to bring food to, I always bring a tray of their corn grits. People fight over them. I cannot figure out how they perfectly salt those grits. The portions are very fair. Park in the back, it's just easier. The only suggestion I would make is that they have a security person there. It can be a tough crowd. I try not to go during peak hours. read more

Awesome, juicy, and tender crawfish cooked so well. You can really taste the soul in this food, definitely will be back when I come back to NOLA. read more

For tonight dinner, my boyfriend and I decided to try something new. We drove straight from Westbank to this place. We had spicy sausage, baby back ribs, jambalaya and pig feet; they all were ok, not really interesting. We left three stars because of the service. It took forever for us to place an order. The only cashier was busy on the phone forever while a whole bunch of other employees were also busy chit-chatting in the back. Anyway, this is not a bad place to give a try if they improve their service. read more

Great po-boys. Cooked right there and the guarantee of at least 30 shrimp per po-boy. The store-front and inside are quirky and interesting, but the service is a bit lack-luster. I felt that I was being done favors by just being spoken to. read more

I've been doing laundry here for over a year and will keep coming back for the sake of the convenient location, but have been noticing lately the washing machines only run on cold regardless of what temperature they are set at. read more

Great place!! Me and my wife were visiting New Orleans for our anniversary, and this place was highly recommended. Food was good and hot!

Foods really good, service is quick- food service hot table line, even when its packed they are pretty efficient getting people served quickly. Prices are ok portions are rather huge. Best thing on the menu in my opinion is the bbq ribs the meat is tender and sucks right off the bone, the sauce is very tasty as well, the gumbo is tasty has hot sausage, chicken and smoke sausage in it. Serve daiquiris around the clock they are open 24/7. Have specials daily for the daiquiris. The fried chicken wings are always hot and fresh. Has ample inside and outside seating places on either of the two sides of the restaurant. Located in a viby area not difficult to find. Fountain drinks and water are your non alcoholic beverage choices. Menu mostly stays the same regardless of the weather, wont be difficult to choose. Cornbread is a must try when it's hot, it's off the chain good. Huge parking lot in front and back of building. Saw no visible security, area is pretty high traffic seems to be well lit at night. They serve a really strange corn grits its an interesting mixture but I have seen many people order it, it's a bit much for me, looks like ground grits, cream style corn, butter and maybe cheese; it's original that's for sure. T read more

First time in New Orleans, and got to experience my first po'boy here! Fish and shrimp po'boy with a 32oz daiquiri for $18. Very fresh, tasty, and filling. They had some TVs showing the football game and both indoor and outdoor seating. read more

Loved Melba's! Away from all the fancy recommendations comes a gem recommended by our uber driver. Fried Chicken off the hook. Corn Grits most unique version I've ever tasted. Worth the trip for that alone. Then the shrimp po buy- delicious. Loved it read more

I've driven passed this gem thousands of times and just recently stopped in and man, was I glad I did! It has become a pretty regular stop for me...there is so much to choose from off the menu. Recently I was I there and the manager offered me to sample their crawfish...nice. Anyway, the place is clean, customer service is pleasant, easy parking, the courtyard is refreshing, nice prices and the food is pretty good! It's also attached to a laundromat - so, you can throw your over size blankets in a fancy wash, have some lunch and sip on a daiquiri in the court yard. Get the shrimp poboy...it won't disappoint! read more

Shrimp poboy was good, Daiquiri was very tasty , I would get it again. The gumbo looked good but was not tasty as I thought it would be. Overall a good place to eat with multiple items to pick from read more

I'm so mad. I don't have a washer and dryer so I have no choice, I have to go to Melbas. At LEAST half of the customers and several employees were either not wearing a mask or had it half on and ZERO social distancing. I was there for 3 hours and not one time did I see anyone ask a customer to put their mask on or wipe down & disinfect a table, a machine, a door handle, NOTHING. What the hell??!! Zero signs, zero enforcement, zero cleaning protocols, or any kind social distancing set up or attempt; endangering employees and customer lives. I've been to grocery stores, dr & dentist offices, Uber & cab rides, cafes and this was the first time I was genuinely scared I might get it. Gd I will be pissed if I get covid cause someone was being selfish and didn't want to wear a mask properly or at all. Or because the owners are not doing their jobs. Oh and ps to the owners of Melbas, maybe don't constantly advertise the "panty dropper" daiquiris on the loudspeaker on the side where children are. Just a thought. read more

I really appreciate the restaurants that are open, however since being limit to where you can go sit have a meal and do your work. Today I went to this place ,l have been coming here for over 4 years since I move here the food has been always good. The serving good even when it busy, but today has been the worst. Everytime I order Ice tea why do think I drink sweet tea? All Black folks don't drink sweet tea. This guy don't know his name white guy bald on side is the most rudest dude that could ever be in the customers service industry. The breakfast no matter what I get is awful. I will not be going back there ever. I came to the counter twice with him been the only person behind the counter. He totally ignored me both times and never even turn or got off the phone or even at signal someone to help me. I don't complain I just don't return. As hard as it is right now I will give my money to someone that can appreciate the consumer. read more

If you are hungry, and looking for great food with fast and friendly service you have to eat at Melba's

The late night breakfast is legit. Those pancakes were so fluffy!!!! And the bread pudding..... so amazing. The only problem I had was all the tables were dirty and the trash cans overflowing. It was hard to find a place to sit if I didn't want to clean the table myself. But the food made up for it. read more

One of the best , love the fried seafood. Great taste. My grandson could eat there every day.

I love the daiquiris here but the food is hit or miss. The red beans are definitely a disappointment because they aren't seasoned really well. I've gotten a shrimp on bun but I really didn't like the bread. Overall, this place is cool for maybe some wings but I wouldn't really splurge here. read more

Waited 20 minutes, walked out without food. For a place that is a glorified Popeye's Chicken crossed with a Chinese buffet, they have an awfully high opinion of themselves. Don't waste your time on this mediocre food, poor service, and questionable sanitation. read more

I loved it !! Great music and awesome food !! I can bring my kids and wash my clothes while my kids play !!! The best time ever !!!

Best comfort food in New Orleans. A must visit and the food speaks for itself. You'll want to return

I giving it a 3 because my dinning partner liked the food... but to me it is a solid 2. To start off menu is a bit miss leading... online I thought all meals were $10 but the shrimp and grits is actually $14 cause it has seafood. I honestly do not mind the price, as I think shrimp and grits should normally be $16-20... just found it confusing to read! We ate their hot plates not the po- boys so I cannot comment on those, but the food in general did not seem very high quality or fresh to me. I saw a freezer box for "creamy grits" on the counter, and the shrimp in my shrimp and grits tasted way over cooked.... kind of liked they had been cooked and then reheated again. They do give a lot of shrimp put they are small and dry... I would of preferred 5-6 fresh jumbo shrimp instead. In a city that has great seafood the shrimp were just not acceptable to me. The sides also tasted very average :/ I also have to say I was disappointed that everything at this restaurant was in plastic or styrofoam even if you were dinning in! I try to be conscious of the environment and the waste I make- and to me this was such a shame. I always have a reusable to-go box in my car (a glass tupaware) and try to stay away from single use trash as much as possible. It would be much more environmentally friendly to serve food on trays/plates and then offer compostable to go boxes for guest that do not bring their own. Even my dinning partner who liked the food said he would not be back-mostly due to the lack of environmental friendly practices! I guess you could say the "souvenir" plastic cup can be reused... but I normally don't use plastic in my kitchen as a general rule as I am worried about chemicals leaching into my food/liquids especially after a few washes! Also in general the place could use a good scrubbing... floor and chairs were somewhat sticky and we had to change tables because of the flies! There are much better restaurants in the New Orleans area... the only reason to go here would perhaps be to grab a to-go order of their biscuit drops in the middle of the night if you were in dire need of food and everything else was closed! I will give them credit however that according to the pictures on their walls, they do seem very active in giving back to their community! Which I wish more restaurants would do! read more

This place sucks! I get off a red eye flight hungry has hell. Placed an order on Kiosk waiting for my order...15 min. pass by then another 15 minutes pass by I check in the front with the girl she says the order will be out soon then another 15 minutes pass I go up to the girl that I want to speak to Manager she tells me that Eddie wants to know why I want to talk to him. By now I'm she goes to the back tells me to wait 1 more minute , I said no then she goes to the back mind you Eddie still hasn't came back to apologize and states that she refunded my money with an attitude, that nerve of her! I took off to Mc Donald's got my food less than 10 minutes. read more

Ordered our food & waited about 40 min. Asked the lady where our food was & she didn't even check on it, just said it was "coming up"....at an hour of waiting we asked another lady who told us they lost the ticket...they refunded our money for the food only, not even the two waters we got. They did give us one of the plates for "free" for waiting, but only one. What a joke. Fried fish was good though, could've been how low my damn blood sugar was though read more

Absolutely the BEST food I've ever had, but also the first restaurant I visited while in NOLA! Best hot sausage po-boy, corn-grits, & bread-puddin EVER!!! I went there twice to eat. I can't wait to go back! read more

LOVE the chicken tenders and the corn grits and the mac & cheese. BUT - the crawfish were soooooo horribly salty we couldn't eat them. It wasn't crawfish boil seasoning - it was plain old salt! Second chance for them and still terrible crawfish. Wish it were otherwise because I do love the rest. read more

I live 5 blocks away and I've been here plenty of times, but I am tired of the attitude... The food and the prices are not worth the risk of being yelled at by some lady who is having a mood swing. The sign "BE NICE OR LEAVE" applies to everyone, not only to customers, y'all should remember that. Needless to say, I will not be coming back for a long time if ever. read more

Some of the best food I've had in New Orleans. The staff is very friendly and the place is really cute.

Always great food at a super price .................. Any time of day you can get in and out fast

Quick laundry, good food, awesome daiquiris- love the deals every day. Open 24 hours!!! Definitely would recommend to anyone looking to do some laundry and then kill some time and eat good food. Fun story- didn't eat any fish or meat for 7 years and I've been planning to break my vegetarianism for a lil while and I got some fried catfish here two nights ago. No regrets very happy w it- no weird tummy ache or post-catfish sadness. read more