I have a few places in the French Quarter that are real gems for getting a fabulous and affordable meal without the long wait and strict dress code and this is one of them. I dropped by to meet some Parrothead friends who were in bad need of a hearty meal. We stopped in to Vacherie for the fried shrimp and that's really all you need to know before you go. The fried shrimp is so good that locals will just order to go and stand off on a side street and polish them off before going back to work. There is a small bar and dining area but the happy hour options are great to keep your stomach filled for a long evening in the French Quarter. Everything is good but their seasoned fried shrimp is what you expect when you come to New Orleans. Final note, if you've got a college kid coming in town for a festival or Mardi Gras, have them put Vacherie in their GPS as a safe, delicious and affordable dining place to go if they get separated from the group. The management are good people and the food is great. read more

Vacherie - Best fried shrimp in the FQ!! - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

We had 2 separate meals here. First one was brunch. I ordered the BLT on sourdough and my wife ordered a chicken salad sandwich on rye. My BLT came on the rye and hers had the sourdough. Nothing too tragic other than neither of us care for the others bread. So we both ate the insides and left the bread because it took a long time to get them as it was. Second meal was a burger and fries last Sunday night at the bar. The lady working the bar was great. Super friendly. The fries tasted like fish so I'm guessing they were fried in the same oil that they fry their fish in. The burger was not good at all. I ate about half of it because I was staving at it was our last night in town, but just couldn't finish it. I wish I had stopped at the first bite. About an hour later I was nauseated and had diarrhea for the next 4 days. Not a fun thing when you have a 10 hour drive home from NOLA. I would say this place would be a hard pass if I ever go back to NOLA. read more

I walked in and the bartender told me the kitchen was closed. There was no, "Would you like to order a drink? ...no "Happy Mardi Gras." Why? read more

Vacherie - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Super cute establishment, friendly staff and good food!! I do wish the gumbo would have came a bit warmer but they were short staffed so I don't want to ask, the flavor was there tho! read more

Vacherie - Catfish poboy with a side of gumbo - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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I stopped in Vacherie for breakfast. While I just wanted a basic breakfast, the server suggested asked me had I tried boudin before. I hadn't, and she pointed out their boudin benedict.... This was an exceptional suggestion. I've seen boudin links and balls before. But this pattie benedict made my morning. I can't thank her enough for this experience. The service along with their semi formal setting made a lasting impression. Next stop at Vacherie will be for dinner. read more

Great service and breaky Sandy. Real food and big portions. Casual neighborhood stop. read more

Nice little breakfast hole. Lawn and garden furniture not too crowded. Great views of the street. The almond croissant was delicious. They warmed it up for me. The breakfast sandwich was stuffed full of protein - eggs and ham. Nothing over cooked. The hash browns were ok - nothing special. The chocolate croissant was given to me, not the almond croissant I ordered again. When I pointed it out, the waitress stated they were out and had substituted it for me. The service is the problem. The first day was great. I got what I ordered. It's the second day and the attitude of the waitress that annoyed me. She was more interested in talking to the two guys sitting there than waiting on me. And you don't substitute one item for another without asking. Good reasonably priced breakfast items but watch the waitress. One was sweet and kind. The other was not helpful and made inappropriate decisions for me. read more

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WAIT! Before you go here on your NOLA vacation, let me be clear: if you are looking for cheap, filling food, this ain't your place. The way I vacation in NOLA is I need maximum drinks, so I am careful with food intake. I like to drink my calories! Having said that, Vacherie knows how to cook and knows the NOLA flavors I love: blackened seasoning, Cajun cooking, and seafood. Our portions were light, and exactly what I was looking for. The service was some of the best I've had. The bartender was the server and engaged in conversation and told us about fishing while also sharing some hot spots of NOLA. The vibe is coffee shop chic: we were in the evening dining room and it was quiet (hard to find in NOLA), but not too quiet. This was the perfect place to grab a bite before hitting up the jazz clubs! read more

Vacherie - Blackened redfish and chicken andouille gumbo. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Amazing Bloody Mary here!!! We had time to kill as we were wondering around and stopped in here for a drink. They do have bathrooms customers can use unlike other places. They seemed to stay pretty busy. read more

Vacherie - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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I'm a bit confused about the reviews. I think there is a restaurant and a cafe portion as the place I grabbed dinner does not look anything like the bakery pictures I see here. I can't seem to find a difference from the naming of Vacherie day and night places though and I've confirmed on the hotel website as well as other web sites. We came by Vacherie to get some dinner before heading out to Bourbon St for the night. When we walked in it had this interesting old vibe to it. Cool spot. The bartender came over to check on us, brought us a menu and asked if we wanted any drinks. He recommended some beers and we placed our order. I couldn't tell if this was a locals spot or not as a few people felt like locals. I ended up getting the mac and cheese to start as well as the andouille with cheddar sandwich. I wasn't sure if NOLA had their own style of mac and cheese before this trip and I can say for certain I had mac and cheese at 4 restaurants and none of them came out the same. I enjoyed them all including this one. The sandwich was something I wanted as I don't get to eat a lot of andouille and I have to say for the price and portion size, this sandwich is awesome. Would get it again in a heartbeat if I were here. The portions are really large and we were definitely full before heading out to Bourbon St. read more

Vacherie - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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We stayed at Hotel St Marie and this restaurant/bar is connected. We stopped in for a few apps and drinks before going out and they were really good. We had the chicken poppers, boudin balls, and something else with pimiento cheese. On our last day in town I really wanted some red beans and rice. I noticed it on their menu and decided to give it a try. Prob the best thing I had while in town, you gotta try them. Service was good as well. read more

I'm visiting New Orleans and googled "salad". This was the first place that popped up. I'm SO GLAD I went here because the food was so delicious. The bar/restaurant looked so cute on the inside and was cozy. Also, the staff was SUPER NICE and gave me recommendations on what to order. He suggested the gumbo. It was my first time eating gumbo and I was so pleased with how good it was!! Great experience and would recommend. P.s. I came here for the salad and ended up falling in love with the gumbo. read more

Vacherie - Gumbo - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Decent food, great portions and affordable prices for the quarter. Went here with a friend and I got the spinach salad which was tasty and a huge portion that I wasn't expecting! Plus, it was only $13 so not too bad. Also got a side of veggies, and then my friend and I shared the fried green tomatoes and the fried shrimp. Both were very delicious! We then split a bread pudding à la mode for dessert. The bread pudding was all right, but the sauce on it was delicious, it was a huge portion, and the ice cream was incredible! I asked if they make their ice cream in the house or if it's a brand that you can buy from the store and they said that a local retired chef makes the ice cream for them and for a few other restaurants and ships it out to them, so it's semi local/made in a house lol. It was so tasty! I don't know if they just put more sugar or more heavy cream, but it was just so rich and sweet but in the best way possible! Can't wait to come back here! Plus, they only have one bartender who is working the whole bar and all the tables that night and she was doing great! read more

Cozy little breakfast corner, you order at the counter when you walk in, menu is strewn by the door or available on the podium order counter or outside on the wall. We placed our order and seated ourselves in the back where the seatings are (limited seating possibly about 20 seats available) When the food is ready they will call your name by counter, come pick up your food and enjoy. I had the BLT P.C. (Pimento Cheese) on sourdough (There's a variety of bread options) and it came with a side of potato chips. Tap cold water is available by the side counter along with napkins and plastic utensils. The sandwich was delicious and fresh, everyone else got the breakfast sandwich. Once you're done eating take your plastic baskets and empty it into the trash and place the baskets on the side, it seems like they also serve lunch and dinner as well. Wonderful experience Thank you so much! read more

Vacherie - B.L.T PC (Pimento Cheese) - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

We ducked into this small coffee house this morning for a quick bite to eat. We really didn't expect much, but it was clean and delicious. We just had a bagel and a muffin, but they were both very fresh and super yummy. It was one of the best bagels I've had in a long time. I would recommend this place. They also had yogurt parfaits, chocolate croissants and breakfast sandwiches that looked delicious. read more

While staying at the attached Hotel St. Marie, we needed some sustenance while waiting out a torrential downpour. We'd gotten some decent coffee here the day before, but the place was busy and the two staff members seemed overwhelmed, so we didn't bother with food. The crowds had dissipated by the next day, so even though only one person was working, it seemed like a safe bet. Nope. Granted, the woman was dealing with a broken espresso machine and no help, but the situation was a hot mess. She was kind and apologetic about things taking longer than usual, but was clearly in over her head. She warned us there were some orders in front of ours (for a cold sandwich and a fruit cup), but it took over an hour (and a couple check-ins) to get it (we were stuck due to the rain, otherwise would have requested a refund and left). Turns out she'd thought she made our order, so threw the ticket out. Grrr. While this seems to be a management issue - make sure you're properly staffed and your equipment's working before opening for business - the woman on duty needs more training. She was clearly frazzled and unable to keep the orders straight. I give her credit for being pleasant and apologizing for things being slow, but it wasn't very crowded, so even with the challenges, she could have managed better. I'd understand if this was just one bad day, but there was a similar vibe of chaos and barely taping it together on our previous visit, so I'm guessing it's an ongoing issue. Hopefully they'll work it out (as the sandwich was actually pretty good once it finally arrived), but until then, I'd steer clear. read more

We ordered gumbo and a side of boudin balls for pickup from the hotel across the street. The order was supposed to come with salad and bread. It came with neither. We walked back over for the bread and then realized we didn't get the salad either. It ended up being a very expensive bowl of mediocre Gumbo with no sides. Bummed. Ww are staying for a few days? But we won't be going back there! read more

Ham egg cheese burrito was well prepared and tasty,cheese grits were hot and homemade service was speedy

The food I ordered was great. Hands down, the BEST fried green tomatoes I've ever had. The fried chicken on the Po' Bit was great and the Gumbo was a huge tasty serving. read more

Food was soo scrumptious, the coffee is amazing. And it's affordable. Dinning there was great too. Jesse will remember you order and especially your coffee order, she works great with the cook, you just can't ask for a better team. read more

Vacherie - Breakfast burrito with fruit - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

This review is for the daytime cafe; I haven't been to the main restaurant. I love this place! As others have said, the cafe is indeed casual & quite small, but they serve up some impressive salads & lunch fare. I had the ham & brie salad & it was HUGE & the toppings were plentiful! This salad was overflowing with lot's of thinly chopped ham, thick slices of brie, green apple, fresh veggies, & walnut halves. A friend ordered the tuna salad with crackers & it also was a generous portion. It was easily a half pound of tuna salad for 8 bucks. Everything is made to order & the man behind the counter is very pleasant. I am a sucker for a great salad & this place 100% delivers just that. Now I can't wait to try the dinner venue on the other side! read more

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Have you read A Confederacy of Dunces? Ignatius J. Reilly would have fit in working here for the breakfast experience. Instinct told me the coffee was bad, so I ordered a cappuccino thinking that the fresh ground coffee would be brewed before my eyes to brew the expresso... but the virtual "Ignatious" just poured some mystery liquid previously into the little stainless steel decanter in which my expresso was suppose to be brewed in. From the taste of the cappuccino, it was just the same bad coffee from the setting pot. This was my punishment for walking in and knowing the coffee was going to be bad, but I had no idea that it could be "that bad". The service? More geared toward doing the minimal effort required to keep being paid - until possibly the manager finds out about the shortcut to making expresses. (Okay Paula? Is this okay? Remember: BFF!) read more

Cool New Orleans vibe with great happy hour! Melissa made a spectacular Sidecar cocktail. read more

Vacherie - Sidecar cocktail...amazing! - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

My favorite spot in the French Quarter to get a great sandwich. My partner loves the Mac & Cheese as a side dish from the bar

We stayed at a hotel down the street, so this location was an perfect to grab a quick breakfast. We ordered breakfast sandwiches, one on a bagel and the other on a croissant. They came with a side (either fruit salad, grits or hashbrowns * not available 1 day, we ate there twice). They were sizeable portions, a good value and they were very tasty. The scrambled eggs were perfectly cooked, not at all rubbery. There was a choice of bacon or ham and choice of cheese. We paid a dollar extra to get a bagel/croissant, but the toast looked great, too. The fruit salad was very fresh, I have grits a try and they were pretty good, I would've ordered hashbrowns if they were available that day. Pretty small place, they had maybe 7-9 tables. They had a large coffee selection and lots of food choices, especially for lunch. I would definitely come back. There is a small ice cream counter there, plus some pastries. The staff was friendly, too. I noticed that the restaurant was inside the Hotel St Marie, so guests were coming down for breakfast while we were there. read more

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I went to have dinner in the bar and the service was deplorable! The bartender asked me twice what I wanted to drink and twice what I wanted to eat and then ignored me. I had to ask AGAIN for my drink and she said to remind her again what I wanted. I told her and she HAD to look at the menu to see what was in the drink. Very much scatter brain and I felt ignored and irrelevant. The food was good but the service was atrocious! read more

Stopped in for breakfast. It's directly across the street from the hotel my party was staying at (olivier house). The place opened at 7am and they were already slammed as soon as they opened their doors. They could really use some more staff because the two ladies that were working the front seemed extremely stressed (they were nice though)... The place was very small and tight. The menu has updated since Covid-19. The woman told me that they drastically reduced what they are serving now.. the old menu posts that you see here on Yelp, they no longer have :( They now only serve ice cream, snacks, sandwiches (breakfast and lunch), and salads (potato, pasta, fruit and veggies). My family ordered: the breakfast sandwich croissant (+ $0.75) with eggs, cheddar cheese, & bacon, it comes with a side of grits (add cheese extra $$). Breakfast sandwich with wheat bread, eggs, bacon, cheddar, with a side of plain creamy hot grits. Main Street sandwich (deli turkey, bacon, Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, Mayo on wheat bread) comes with a side of lays kettle chips and a small dill pickle spear. The food was good, nothing to brag about... coffee was overpriced, I suggest you get the free coffee from your hotel. Probably won't be back because NOLA is the food capital of the world!!! I want some good ole fashioned authentic creole-Cajun food lol. This place is good to stop real quick that's next to the hotel(s).. read more

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I typically come to Vacherie for a nightcap at the bar but this time my girls & I were on our way to a tour and popped into the café for a quick bite. The ladies behind the counter were delightful. We got a cherry Danish & a breakfast sandwich. The Danish was fresh with a flaky crust. It wasn't too sweet and hit the spot. The breakfast sandwich came with grits. The grits were tasty and croissant sandwich contained scrambled eggs, ham, & cheese. It was warm, the croissant was soft, and Jessica P said it was good. read more

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Wasn't really fast and didn't offer much. Coffee was ok. Parfait was nice, but took a while because just one person and a few people ordering. Seems like a common thing from other reviews. One review mentioned a Benny, but there was no cooking done here. read more

Service was extremely slow, they brought me a Coke and it was completely flat, food was decent but nothing to brag about compared to the price. I would definitely try anywhere besides here... read more

Excellent food! I had the best chicken salad sandwich I've ever had. Definitely going to be one of those sandwiches that I think about all the time, and be bummed because I don't live here to come back again! Food portions are very generous, and my group enjoyed everything they got! read more

We stopped in for lunch & we're very happy we did. The sandwiches were delicious (& huge!). The staff was very friendly and gave great service. Thank you Jesse and Zee. read more

The bacon egg and cheese with everything bagel and some grits were very good. Service was quick fast and prompt. read more

Love this place for chocolate martinis! Tonight was a nightcap night. But I have eaten there too and their food is delicious. read more

Vacherie - Chocolate martini and pink lemonade martini - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

On recommendation from our hotel concierge, we decided to come here for Sunday brunch. Man, what a clutch recommendation because this place is fantastic! This was our first breakfast/brunch of our trip to New Orleans, so expectations were high...and were definitely met! On to the food! I ordered the shrimp and grits, and it was absolutely delicious! Seriously! Soo good! I savored and enjoyed every bite! I then washed it down with a mimosa or two, or three, lol! The service was excellent as well, and the decor of the restaurant was very charming. I definitely recommend trying Vacherie out! read more

Vacherie - Menu - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Great little gem inside Hotel St Marie. Just off Bourbon and Toulouse Great service. Try the Gumbo read more

We walked off the street right as they opened not really sure what to expect since the place was empty. We were quickly helped by the bartender who was also finishing up set up activities. Soon people started coming in. The Happy Hour deals were amazing. Bottom line was that we stayed longer than the quick lunch we came in for. Loved the beer, loved the food, loved the service, even though it got busy before more staff arrived. The Poboy sandwiches (both chicken and andouille) were amazing. Food was hot, generously sized and tasted great. The price was way better than we expected. We will definitely be looking these guys up again next time we roll through town. read more

We had an unpleasant experience at a restaurant. When we entered, the bartender was impolite and refused to serve us.

This was such a great little shop! My family stopped in here on a whim to just grab a couple coffees and some pastries. Their chocolate chip muffins are delicious, as are their coffees. They have great syrup selections, which was nice. Highly recommend! read more

Absolutely perfect for a quick breakfast that is filling but not heavy. We stayed across the street at the Olivier House and the weekend manager recommended Vacherie for breakfast. We ate there two days in a row and were quite happy with both meals! We both had the cheesy grits cup with bacon on top the first day and the yogurt parfait on the second day. Cheesy grits were tasty and the bacon was a great crunchy addition. The yogurt parfait had yogurt, fruit and house made granola (nice touch). Our daughter had a bagel and said it was good. The women who served us both days were so sweet and friendly. Vacherie is a perfect little place for a quick, delicious breakfast. read more