Lakeview just picked up a new neighborhood hangout as Safta's Table, the casual project from chef Alon Shaya, quietly swung open its doors this week. The counter-service spot brings Mediterranean fare to a part of town that has been looking for a low-key, all-day option, pairing a bakery case and grab-and-go prepared foods with family-style trays and a small patio for outdoor dining. The goal is simple: serve food that fits into everyday routines, from a morning coffee stop to a quick takeout dinner on the way home.
Menu: Everyday Mediterranean
The menu leans into approachable Mediterranean comfort food, with chicken schnitzel sandwiches tucked into fresh pita, lamb-ragu hummus, lutenitsa, and an Atlantic salmon plate that comes with jasmine rice and an ikra dip topped with salmon roe. Drinks include wines by the carafe, cocktails, beer and zero-proof options, while the bakery case is loaded with baklava, cookies and challah. “We want to fit the food into people’s everyday lives,” Shaya said, as reported by NOLA.
Who’s Behind It And Where To Go
Safta's Table is the latest concept from Pomegranate Hospitality, the group founded by Alon and Emily Shaya, and the company describes the cafe as a neighborhood-focused, all-day extension of its restaurants, according to Pomegranate Hospitality. The Lakeview location sits in the West Lake Shore shopping center near the lakefront marinas at 129 Allen Toussaint Blvd. Earlier reporting followed the buildout and flagged the concept as it came together, as covered by What Now New Orleans.
Bakery, Coffee And Catering
Inside, the space doubles as a quick-service bakery and market, offering pastries, breads and prepared meals geared toward pickup or small family orders. Safta's Table lists the Lakeview cafe as its first location and hints at additional openings "coming soon" on its information page, where an email contact is available for press and catering inquiries. The company positions the spot to handle both casual daily walk-ins and larger catering orders for neighborhood events.
Practical Details
The cafe opens at 7 a.m. daily and runs through early evening, closing at 8 p.m. most nights and extending to 9 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, with counter-style ordering and pickup, as reported by NOLA. Guests can grab something from the prepared-foods case for a fast meal, order family-style trays to bring home, or contact the restaurant for catering. For contact details and additional ordering information, diners are directed to the restaurant’s information page and the Pomegranate Hospitality site.
