Spending time in Central City? Get to know this New Orleans neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a Colombian spot to a Cajun eatery.
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. Maïs Arepas
Topping the list is bar and Colombian spot Maïs Arepas, located at 1200 Carondelet St. It's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 563 reviews on Yelp.
On the menu, look for Yuca Frito, which is fried yucca and grilled chorizo with guasacaca sauce, as an appetizer. Arepas are the speciality, such as Reina, a chilled shredded chicken mixed with avocado, lime juice and green peppers. (View the full menu here.)
2. Heard Dat Kitchen
Next up is Cajun/Creole spot Heard Dat Kitchen, which offers seafood and soul food, situated at 2520 Felicity St. With 4.5 stars out of 425 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.
Chef Jeff offers Southern dining with classic dishes and new ventures at the restaurant. Check out the carving stations for beef loin and oven roasted turkey, or try the action station for blackened shrimp and grits. (See the full menu here.)
3. Cafe Porche and Snowbar
Cafe, breakfast, brunch and Cajun/Creole spot Cafe Porche and snowbar is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 1625 Baronne St., five stars out of 69 reviews.
Start your day with a Cresent City breakfast of shrimp and grits or smothered pork chops and grits. Also from the menu, try the blackened chicken and look for the snowballs in a variety of flavors. (Check here for the full menu.)
4. Laurel Street Bakery
Laurel Street Bakery, a bakery that offers sandwiches and bagels, is another neighborhood go-to, with four stars out of 78 Yelp reviews. Head over to 2701 S. Broad Ave. to see for yourself.
Find the classic French toast platter, made with brioche, your choice of meats and fresh fruit to the grilled cheese and tomato basil soup, among the menu options. Also check out the variety of sweets available, including Blackbottom cupcakes. (See the full menu here.)
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