Visiting Leonidas, 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 Cajun cafe to a bakery.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Leonidas, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. Jacques-imo's Cafe
Topping the list is Cajun/Creole spot Jacques-Imo's Cafe. Located at 8324 Oak St., it's the most popular business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 2,173 reviews on Yelp.
Menu items include jambalaya, shrimp and alligator sausage cheesecake and fried green tomatoes.
2. Boucherie
Next up is Southern spot Boucherie, which offers barbecue and more, situated at 8115 Jeanette St. With 4.5 stars out of 542 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.
Boucherie smokes, ages and cures all meat in-house, according to the website.
3. Lebanon's Cafe
Middle Eastern spot Lebanon's Cafe is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 1500 S. Carrollton Ave., 4.5 stars out of 457 reviews.
On the menu, look for hummus, kebabs and shawarma.
4. Blue Cypress Books
Blue Cypress Books, a bookstore, is another neighborhood go-to, with four stars out of 49 Yelp reviews. Head over to 8126 Oak St. to see for yourself.
The store offers a selection of used books, according to the website.
5. Breads on Oak Cafe & Bakery
Check out Breads on Oak Cafe & Bakery, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 295 reviews on Yelp. You can find the bakery, cafe and vegan spot at 8640 Oak St.
Look for hot sandwiches, quiche and salads on the menu.
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