Visiting Central City, or just looking to better appreciate what it has to offer? Get to know this New Orleans neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a Colombian restaurant to a soul food spot.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Central City, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. Cafe Reconcile
Topping the list is Cajun/Creole, Southern and community service/non-profit spot Cafe Reconcile. Located at 1631 Oretha C Haley Blvd., it's the highest rated business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 129 reviews on Yelp.
Cafe Reconcile is a non-profit organization committed to transforming the lives of young adults by contributing to "personal growth, providing workforce development and training, promoting entrepreneurship, working with businesses and more", according to the business' website. Dining on the cafe's soul food sends off a portion of the proceeds to their mission.
2. Maïs Arepas
Next up is bar and Colombian spot Maïs Arepas, situated at 1200 Carondelet St. With 4.5 stars out of 532 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.
Maïs Arepas specializes in Colombian cuisine, including the Bandeja Paisa and a wide array of arepas stuffed with fresh and local ingredients.
3. Heard Dat Kitchen
Cajun/Creole and soul food spot Heard Dat Kitchen, which offers seafood and more, is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 2520 Felicity St., 4.5 stars out of 371 reviews.
Heard Dat's menu features items like surf and turf, gumbo and more.
4. Emeril's Delmonico
Check out Emeril's Delmonico, which has earned four stars out of 690 reviews on Yelp. You can find the bar, steakhouse and Cajun/Creole spot at 1300 St. Charles Ave.
The restaurant is owned by famous chef Emeril Lagasse. On the menu, look for artisan cheeses, Royal Red shrimp cocktail, smoked trout ravioli, filet mignon and more.
5. Ck's Hot Shoppe
And then there's Ck's Hot Shoppe, a local favorite with five stars out of 60 reviews. Stop by 1433 Baronne St. to hit up the Filipino spot next time you're in the neighborhood.
Filipino menu items at Ck's Hot Shoppe include Limpiang Shanghai-style egg rolls, pork adobo and crispy pata.
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