Incredible hole-in-the-wall find in Black Pearl. Great po boys and hot plates at great prices.

WoW!!!! Mouth watering poboys. For those who does not know what poboys is you are missing out!! A poboys sandwich is filled with lettuce mayo pickles Cajun sauce on toasted French bread and ur choice of any deep fried shrimp, oyster or whatever they have on the menu... Yea it's in the cut somewhere but It was definitely worth going to. First stop when I first arrived to new Orleans and I got the best sandwich in my tummy... Scored!!!! It's a little store with a little restaurant in the back and everything is fresh! 5 star!!!! read more

Singleton's Mini Mart - Omgeee the best shrimp poboys sandwich ever!!!! - Convenience Stores Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Singleton's is located near my office and it's my go to place for a lunch break. I've tried most of their menu and liked everything. One of my favorites are their philly steak sandwich. They have really good rice and vermicelli dishes as well. The pho on Saturday is delicious as well. They also have delicious specials such a fried catfish, grilled pork chops, and red beans and rice. Their portions are generous and price is right too. The owners are the nicest people. Once they get to know you, they treat you like family. Highly recommend! read more

Singleton's Mini Mart - Monday special: Red beans and rice with a side of fried chicken and potato salad. - Convenience Stores Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

I went to New Orleans over spring break to visit my friend who goes to Loyola, and this is the first place he took me to. I'd only had a real Po Boy once before when I came to Jazz Fest several years ago. Anyway, I got the Singleton's half and half, which has half fried shrimp and half fried oysters (picture posted). It was as good as any po boy I remembered, and maybe even better. They did not skimp on the meat; the guy making it for me was really nice and could tell I was from out of town, so he gave me one "big enough for lunch and dinner" according to him. They had a nice selection of cold drinks too; the tall can of Arizona iced tea complemented my sandwich very well. Anyway, this is a friendly, family-run place that I will never forget. Oh, and they're closed on Sundays. Disclaimer: as far as a mini-mart, Singleton's is pretty weak by my California standards; the stuff they had for sale looked pretty old, and lots of brands I'd never heard of. However, we did not come for the shopping, we came for the Po Boys. read more

Singleton's Mini Mart - Fried Shrimp and Fried Oyster Po Boy - Convenience Stores Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Friendliest family and neighborhood folks in a casual corner store atmosphere. Miami Dolphins fans! Food is made to order and all good. Saturday's offer a more Vietnamese/pho menu and etc. Yum! read more

We had oyster po boys with nearly invisible oysters in a lot of delicious crust. Next time I'll order something that gets good reviews because I love hole in the wall places and want to go back. If anyone knows where to get a good oyster po boy I'd love to hear about it. read more

Epitome of a hole in the wall spot. Singleton's consistently dumps the most amazing food into your mouth. You really cannot judge a book by its cover because although this place looks like a shack from the outside, the food is absolutely amazing. The Korean pork that Chef Bo cooks up is one of the best I've ever tried. Highly recommend the Pork Sliders. read more

Singleton's Mini Mart - Korean Pork Sliders - Convenience Stores Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

It is rare for yelp to steer me wrong. My boyfriend and I were on our way to the zoo and I picked the highest ranking place in the immediate area that served sandwiches for lunch. This is merely a convenience store selling 40s and snacks with hot meals and sandwiches being cooked in the back. There is one long table for eating. At lunchtime it is filled with construction workers. The special was pasta and the ingredients must have come from a can. It was anything but special and tasted like spaghettio's from a can. The roll that came with wasn't soft and seemed a bit stale. I live in a largely vietnemese neighborhood in Philadelphia and regularly eat delicious authentic Vietnemese hoagies. This was anything but authentic. The vietnemese sandwich was smothered with mayo and the roll was not toasted. The sandwich had a ton of meat but the sandwich itself grossed me out and I gave it to my boyfriend. The cook also did not wear gloves which I tried to not think about while we were waiting for our food. Other than being quick, I don't see the draw to this place. read more

Singleton's Mini Mart - Special of the day....pasta - Convenience Stores Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Thank goodness this gem in the Black Pearl, Singleton's has reopened. I had an amazing order of their Vietnamese chicken sliders. loaded with chicken, pickled carrots, and jalapenos. I paid $10 bucks for 4 sliders and a drink and walked away with change. The portion size could have easily fed 2 people, but not in the mood to share I managed to devour them all solo. Can't wait till Saturday for their authentic Pho. So glad to see Bo and Laura back at it with their easy smiles and awesome hospitality! read more

If I can sum Singletons up in one word it would be amazing. Food is amazing. Service is amazing. Prices are amazing. Owners are amazing. If you are looking for amazing quality food then look no further then Singletons. read more

Oh what joy, Singleton's is back. Had dat Hot Sausage. You know it. Bau has the best hot sausage.

My fiance and I live around the corner and go in for the Pho on Saturdays. Booooy, their pho is absolutely incredible. Some of the best I've had. You can get spring rolls with it and it's very affordable. Go Dolphins! read more

This has been a neighborhood favorite since we moved into the area 10 years ago. We are regulars, and they never disappoint! My son loves the shrimp poboys, my wife loves their Vietnamese menu (so do I), and I love the burgers. The owners are super nice and love to talk about their family - and they welcome everyone else like family, too! This is a wonderful corner store that really is a special part of the Black Pearl neighborhood. read more

Fave people, fave pho, fave poboys. A must have. Don't miss out on the best little corner store in existence!

"It looks super sketchy." That's the initial thought I had when I went to Singleton's. However, my entire viewpoint was changed when I went inside and was greeted by the friendliest owner ever! The owner ushered me in and directed me over to the daily specials which looked and smelled heavenly. Everything is fresh and made in house. You can get a variety of cuisine at Singleton's from Shrimp Po-Boys to hand-rolled, homemade egg-rolls. I got the Korean BBQ Pork Po-boy. The bread, which either makes or ruins a po-boy, in my opinion, is soft and flaky. A perfect vessel for marinated pork, pickled cucumber, carrots, and cilantro. The sauce on this sandwich is spicy but super flavorful. I couldn't eat all my sandwich at once so I saved half for later. Popped it in the oven for a couple of minutes later that night and I swear it was even better than before. Give Singleton's a chance! Don't be deterred by the outside, it's a hidden gem of the neighborhood. read more

This place is slightly hidden in the uptown area. It's a fantastic place great for individual meals or family dine in's. The food is great and the atmosphere rivals the food. Our family loves going there on Saturdays when they offer pho. read more

I adore this place. The family that owns it are the nicest people, and their Korean BBQ pork sandwich is heaven. The portions are generous and so are the prices. The male owner that's always cooking is so passionate about his store and he has a smile that will brighten up anyone's bad day. What a hidden gem this place is! read more

I absolutely love this place. With all the Vietnamese options in New Orleans, from fancy to hole-in-the-wall, this one takes the prize as my favorite spot. Foodwise, I gotta give it to Ba Chi. But, taking into account food, service, friendliness, and variety on the menu, it does not get better than Singletons. Mini-mart or not, they serve some killer food. My favorite, and my friends favorites, is the shaken beef platter with a fried egg and french fries. They do not skimp on the food and I've never once left here hungry. The flavors literally burst in your mouth. A solid 4/5 for food. The owners, a mom and pop shop, are so sweet and friendly. Bo, the owner, is a huge Miami Dolphins fanatic and you notice it when you come here. Memorabilia, game always playing, and even a projector for football games proves his die hard interest pretty clearly. The mini-mart also has tons of alcohol and small snacks if you ever need anything! I just wish they were open on Sundays! read more

Korean bbq Po boy is fantastic. Yet to try the Pho but it always sells out before we can get it!

I love having this place in the neighborhood. the couple who own/ run the shop are the sweetest and they really take care of everyone. if they dont have something i need in the convenience store (like dish soap) they will get me a little container from the kitchen supply, for an example of how awesome these guys are. the food is great, and I love that you can get traditional southern food and Vietnamese!! i can't recommend this poboy joint enough! read more

Yes, do it. Super yum. Classic hole in the wall NOLA neighborhood deli - authenticity. Great place for your standard po'boys... But also the Vietnamese po'boy (aka bahn mi) and the Korean BBQ po'boy are great. Solid and cheap pho and spring rolls (on Saturdays only). Recently added tables are convenient for eating in... Or get yours to go. Super nice folks run the place. Do it. Go. Now. read more

Tasty sandwiches and Vietnamese food on the weekend! Been coming here for years, and always had a good meal. The proprietors are super nice, and they have tables inside for snacking right there read more

Awesome catfish... Shouldn't every review start with the first two words that come to mind? This family-owned establishment is just blocks from my job and my home, so I have ample opportunity to go and buy some yummy eats. When you see the menu, you may be a little thrown... Yes, you'll see shrimp and catfish po' boys, you'll see turkey and roast beef sandwiches. You'll also see a Korean pork wrap, pho on Saturdays, even good old banh mi and bun. YUM. The fish platter includes a generous helping of well-seasoned and fried (not greasy) catfish that comes to the counter PIPING HOT with two sides. You can choose from french fries, fried rice, green salad, or potato salad. There are other plates, but I can't get beyond this fish... all you need is some hot sauce, and you're set. Saturdays, you can order a big bowl of pho, grilled meat with the vermicelli noodles (bun), or a yummy banh mi sandwich. There's a big table for community noshing if you decide to eat in, and you can definitely have hot food if you take it to go. Plus, the convenience of your corner market is also in this place -- anything you might need. If you want to pick up milk or some other snacks, you can do that too. One stop shopping with a big plate of fried fish! read more

It's great for what it is...which is a corner grocery that serves quick Vietnamese food! Their pho is tasty, and I was happy when I asked if I could just have a bowl of broth, and they happily obliged...no charge. My boyfriend and his brother had banh mi on a separate visit, and they both liked them. read more

This is a convenience store with a little restaurant in the back along with being the Miami Dolphins Football Team fan headquarters for New Orleans. They also have some of the best pho broth I've ever had and make some good po boys. Saturday is their big pho day so that's when I suggest heading here to sample some of that fantastic soup. read more

I just finished eating here, what makes this place stand out for me is some new things on the menu. They have Pho on Saturday's, and s light Vietnamese/Asian influenced selection through out the week. Today I had the Korean BBQ pork po-boy, they dumped that spicy sauce with the rooster on it (sirachi?). It was geat. And it had no mayo, a plus in my book. They have your regular po-boy staples of course, plus cheese burgers, philly cheese steaks, grilled cheese. Most of it is fairly regular corner store fare, aside from the Korean BBQ Pork, Chinese Pork, and Springrolls. I would say if your in the uptown area worth a stop and some experimentation. Also keep getting there psudo-vietnamese stuff, maybe they will put more on the menu. read more

Not great as far as mini-marts go but the food in the back is excellent. I love the homey atmosphere and the kitschy shrine to the Miami dolphins put up by the owner Bo who is a huge fan. The service is friendly as the place is run by a family. The po-boys are great, but the real secret is to come here on Saturdays. They have excellent pho and other Vietnamese specialties, all priced under ten dollars. It's absolutely worth a trip and you'll get a great meal. I get the pho every Saturday and it is consistently delicious and home-cooked by Bo's wife. Plus you can grab a beer out of the fridge and have a drink with your lunch. All in all it's a great experience every time. There's just one big table in the back and everyone sits together. It's a homey atmosphere and I just love coming here. It's become a tradition for me over the past couple of months. Always worth a trip if you're near the uptown triangle on a saturday. read more

I'm a myopic eater. When I find something that I like, I'll stay within that tasty periphery until I've been virtually clubbed over the head with other equal or better options. Not too different from when I only listened to Mr. Jones on August and Everything After for three years before knowing the whiney, nasal soaring of Omaha, Round Here or even Raining in Baltimore. Which is to say, catfish. I'm stuck in a cycle of catfish poboy lunches, and I don't want to get better. I have legitimately thought about this sandwich before going to bed, woken up excited about it, and rewarded myself for a productive morning with its tasty balance of fresh flakiness, satisfying crunch, and flavor-over-heat hot sauce. Dressed, my friends. Get it dressed. I'll come by on a Saturday after work for the Korean menu and update in about three years. This is a corner shop a la gas-station without the gas pumps, so if you need some cat food or off-brand mouthwash you can kill a flock with a single stone. Bonus: the best combination of swimsuit posters and Sacred Heart of Jesus wall swag that I've seen in NOLA yet. read more

Delicious Po'boy/banh mi for under $7. The meat was so juicy I made a huge mess from all of the drippings. I was unfortunately recommended the BBQ pork Po'boy after I had ordered the traditional one, so I'll have to try that next time. My only complaint was it had very little veg/cilantro on it and I could've used a little more chili or spice. Definitely worth a trip if you're close-- I'll be back on a Saturday for some Pho and that bbq pork! read more

Best pho ever! I'm in from out of town, with a killer headache. How do I cure it? Saturday morning pho from Singleton's. Incredible! Authentic. Deep flavor in the broth, fresh ingredients, and that little special something! I will be back! read more

As someone who's lived in the city for several years... this is the best poboy in the city, hands-down. Quality, price, amount of food; Singleton's can't be beat. No need to bother with tourist trap poboy shops when you can go here. read more

The Vietnamese Po-boy here is amazing and the people working there are very friendly and the price is right. Also, it is in a cool neighborhood in the riverbend. It is a mini-mart with a deli where they make those amazing po-boys. There is a long table with chairs where you can eat (kind of lunch counter style) and the French bread they use is the good, crunchy chewy kind. Highly recommended. I would say, go to the zoo in the morning, then have lunch here or get your Po-boy to-go and eat it in the park. read more

Singleton's has the best shrimp po-boy in New Orleans. I know, strong words, but I stand by them. I used to live around the corner and found myself popping in for a ginormous lunch more times than I'd like to admit. The shrimp is perfectly battered and fried fresh in front of you, and the bread is delicious. The family who runs the place is also super nice. This is one of my go-to NOLA spots. read more

New Orleans has the best local hole in a wall spots. Bo is the most chrasmatic die hard miami dolphins fan I've ever met and his wife laura is lovely. Awesome gumbo that's reasonable. PO Boys are awesome. Surf n Turf! Korean BBQ PORK, so good!!! The Pho on Saturdays is a must! If your ever in New Orleans go off the beaten path and visit this spot u won't regret it. read more

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Let me just say that I appreciate a good dive, and I frequent several divey Viet sandwich shops in ATL. I'm also an avid Yelper and I really think that Yelp reviews can help smaller, lesser-known high-quality businesses get more customers. That said, I don't recommend going out of your way for this place. We went in search of a killer Vietnamese po'boys. They were out, so we got shrimp and BBQ pork. The pork was gristly and bland and the bread was over-mayonnaised. I used the bathroom and if I hadn't already placed my order, I wouldn't have after using the facilities. You have to walk all the way through the kitchen to get to the bathroom, which grosses me out, and the kitchen looked dirty. The bathroom was more like a closet and the door didn't close all the way. It was also really, really dirty (if you've read any of my other reviews, you may notice that I comment on bathroom sanitation a lot. I work in public health and it skeeves me out to think of food service workers preparing my lunch after using a rancid restroom). read more

If you find yourself in New Orleans on a Saturday and can make it to the Uptown area for lunch, find this place. They serve the best prepared and most delicious Vietnamese meals I've had in the last 25 years since I first started trying and loving this cuisine. Sadly, they only make the dishes on Saturday but it is indeed a special effort on their part and worthy of praise. The pho, the vermicelli dishes, the rice dishes, fresh and fried rolls and sandwiches are all made with quality ingredients and well prepared and delicious. The owners are very hospitable and friendly. The value is light on the coin purse too. Every other day of the week they serve equally good poboys that are worth another visit. They are stuffed full of a variety of delicious offerings and inexpensive. I wish all mini marts were like this one. read more

Singletons is a convenience store and po boy shop in the Black Pearl area of New Orleans. There are many poboy shops that would be a much better choice, but none are closer to the uptown college campuses, I believe. The sandwiches were average in quality but the store also sells 40s, a big plus in my book. Unless you're in the area, go to a different place like domilises or guys. read more

Excellent food, i tried everything here from the shrimp poboys to the chicken buns.. damn its good. Excellent price also, great ppl there. Family store so you getting homemade recipe here. You wont be disappointed!! read more

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Singleton's is a good po boy shop and a horrible mini mart. They use quality french bread for their po boys, which is always a good place to start, and like to stuff them full of whatever meat you order. The fry cook knows his stuff and they turn stuff around quickly. Some of their specialty po boys are pretty solid as well including the Korean BBQ. I normally order either the shrimp or the Korean BBQ. They use large shrimp (for po boys) and the fry cook never burns them. The breading is simple which lets the taste of the shrimp come through. The Korean BBQ is fun and spicy with a simple brown gravy with hot sauce. Pho Saturday's is interesting with some tasty Vietnamese dishes. The soup is good (reminds me of what you'll find at Jasmine cafe) and the rice dishes are filling and well flavored. Things tend to be on the salty side, but this doesn't distract from the taste. read more

After I got back from Spain last summer, this is the first place I ate. I've eaten a lot of banh mis in this city, and Singleton's is still the best. Korean BBQ pork po-boy is also amazing, and they usually have homemade egg rolls. You don't really need to order anything else, but I've never been disappointed when going off my usual orders- even if I confused the mom of this 'mom and pop' business by ordering chicken fingers once. The best of the daily specials is the fried chicken with jambalaya fried rice. Also, as of recently they have orange dreamsicles and other ice cream bars for about 50 cents. And they have more Dolphins paraphernalia than the average Miami sports bar- not my team but whatever. Top notch establishment all around. read more