Spending time in Lakeview? Get to know this New Orleans neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a nail salon to a pizzeria.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Lakeview, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. City Nails & Spa
Topping the list is nail salon City Nails & Spa. Located at 730 Robert E Lee Blvd., it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 60 reviews on Yelp.
It's recommended to make an appointment for this salon, which offers manicures (basic, deluxe, gel and dip powders), pedicures and waxing services (face, arms, legs back and chest). There are also service add ons like the acrylic, solar and pink refills, nail repair and nail art. (Check out the salon's services here.)
2. District Donuts Sliders & Brew
Next up is breakfast and brunch spot District Donuts Sliders & Brew Lakeview, which offers doughnuts and coffee and tea, situated at 527 Harrison Ave. With four stars out of 157 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.
This New Orleans-based franchise has five locations in Louisiana and one in Las Vegas. The spot offers a menu of seven rotating donuts every week, as well as biscuits, tacos bowls and kolaches for breakfast. Lunch options include burgers, doughnut sandwiches, waffle fries and salad. Just looking for coffee? The eatery also roasts its own beans through its own brand, Cool Kids Coffee Roasters. (Find the menu here.)
3. Chris' Specialty Foods
Meat shop Chris' Specialty Foods is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 6251 W. End Blvd., 4.5 stars out of 54 reviews.
This store offers fresh chicken, pork, turkey, beef, seafood, wild game and sausage. It also has prepared sides, soups, seasonings and party trays. Try the crawfish and crabmeat pies, along with a bag of cracklings and the rib-eye burger. (Check out the full menu here.)
4. The Creole Creamery
The Creole Creamery, a spot to score desserts and ice cream and frozen yogurt, is another neighborhood go-to, with four stars out of 127 Yelp reviews. Head over to 6260 Vicksburg St. to see for yourself.
This local dessert chain has three New Orleans locations. The menu features 18 classic flavors and more than 50 rotating seasonal flavors (such as blueberry pie, peppermint and key lime pie) sold by the scoop or in sundaes, milkshakes, sherbets and dairy-free sorbets. (Explore the full menu here.)
5. Reginelli's Pizzeria
Finally, check out Reginelli's Pizzeria, which has earned four stars out of 96 reviews on Yelp. You can find the Italian spot, which offers pizza and more, at 874 Harrison Ave.
The New Orleans-based chain has nine locations in the state of Louisiana. The eatery serves up pizza, calzones, pasta, seafood, salad and sandwiches. Look for the El Fresco pizza with garlic herb sauce, mozzarella cheese, spinach, Roma tomatoes, onions, mushrooms and feta cheese, as well as the Uptowner sandwich with smoked turkey breast, melted provolone cheese, avocado, Roma tomatoes and sprouts and hot pepper relish on focaccia bread.
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