Looking to uncover all that Tremé/Lafitte has to offer? Get to know this New Orleans neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a place offering Creole soul food to a neighborhood cafe.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in the area, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. Willie Mae's Scotch House
Topping the list is Southern spot Willie Mae's Scotch House, which offers comfort food and more. Located at 2401 St. Ann St., it's the most popular business in the neighborhood, boasting four stars out of 2,211 reviews on Yelp.
Devastated by Hurricane Katrina, this spot took two years to rebuild post-storm, per the New Orleans Times-Picayune. Today, the restaurant continues to focus on fried chicken and other Southern eats.
Expect menu options like three-piece fried chicken meals, chicken tenders and baked chicken. Fresh fish is on offer, as are sides like mac and cheese, mashed potatoes and candied yams. Desserts and a full kid's menu round out this spot's offerings.
2. Sweet Soulfood
Next up is vegan spot Sweet Soulfood, situated at 1016 N. Broad St. With five stars out of 60 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.
Plant-based cuisine takes center stage at this new joint. From smoothies to soul food, the restaurant offers a multitude of options for vegans and vegetarians. On the menu, expect to find sweet potatoes, pecan praline ice cream and bread pudding.
3. Li'l Dizzy's Cafe
Creole eatery Li'l Dizzy's Cafe is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the business, located at 1500 Esplanade Ave., four stars out of 424 reviews.
Established in its current form in 2005, owner Wayne Baquet is "serious about doing the Creole-Soul tradition proud," according to the business' website.
Breakfast and lunch fare are available daily. Expect eggs, grits and bacon and strawberry French toast for breakfast. For lunch, look for a roast beef or shrimp po'boy, gumbo soup and the house special catfish platter. Take a look at the full menu here.
4. Fatma's Cozy Corner
Fatma's Cozy Corner, a bakery and Turkish spot that offers breakfast and lunch fare, is another much-loved neighborhood go-to, with five stars out of 45 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1532 Ursulines Ave. to see for yourself.
Stop by this small joint to pair a caffeinated beverage with a breakfast or lunch sandwich. Grab a hot espresso, mocha or chai latte or cool down with an iced coffee or tea.
For breakfast, opt for a deli, turkey and Swiss cheese sandwich or the egg breakfast with baked scrambled or over easy eggs topped with tomato sauce and served with toast. At lunch, expect hot panini sandwiches and a handful of salad options. You can see the menu here.
5. Treme Coffeehouse
Finally, check out the family-owned and operated Treme Coffeehouse, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 90 reviews on Yelp. You can find the cafe, which offers coffee, tea and pastries, at 1501 St. Philip St.
For espresso drinks, Treme Coffeehouse offers mainstays like mocha, macchiato and cappuccino. Cold brew coffee and hot tea are also available.
Hungry? Look for sandwiches like roast beef and cheddar, ham and Swiss and turkey and pepperjack. Shaved ice is also available as a frozen treat and comes in flavors like blueberry, pineapple and strawberry. Take a look at the full menu here.
