Serves meat, vegan options available. Open air cafe in New Orleans Historic French Market. The concept is heart-healthy, offering food that have low sodium, cholesterol, and no tran fat. Sample items include grits, oatmeal, whole wheat pasta and bread, vegan blueberry pancake, brown rice, fruit salad, black bean burger, portobello mushroom sandwich, grill vegetables, brown rice plate, smoothies with non-dairy milk. There is a small counter for eating there, plus tables dotted around the market. Black-owned. Open Mon-Sat 10:00am-3:30pm, Sun 10:00am-5:00pm.
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1100 N Peters St Bay 13 (at French Market), New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, 70126
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181 Reviews
First Review by CarolineMinLA
p_ppyk
Points +552
Vegan beignets - Edit
Finally found somewhere that serves a New Orleans classic. Thank you 🙏🏼
Read moreLots of other vegan opens too.
Was a little hard to find but we were in NOLA over a busy weekend so lots of people around!
Pros: Lots of vegan options including NO classics
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grandmaskitchen
Points +224
Fun vegan options! - Edit
We really liked the Impossible tacos. They have vegan beignets, which were really good and it was amazing that someone made vegan ones! We got the gumbo, which was fun to try as well. It didn't taste like I was expecting, but since I assume they know what the flavor profile should be much more so than I do, I think I just didn't know what to expect. The crab cake is good and fun, but very small and $10. Having previously owned a vegan cafe, I know sometimes this is how it is. You just can't make something the size people think it should be for a price people will pay without losing money. I think this meal was around $50. I would certainly go here again. You find your own table somewhere in the outdoor space. We didn't have too much trouble getting a space for 4 and people were helping each other out in finding chairs and tables.
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Bizzle666
Points +26
Great but a bit pricey - Edit
Really enjoyed the vegan “hot” sausage, got this and my friend got a small rice bowl and was about $24 - it was nice, also super fast, but was a bit expensive for what we ordered. The rice bowl was super small but the sausage sandwich came with some seasoned potatoes. So was substantial. It says it’s “reeeeealy hot” too and was very slightly spicy, but maybe that’s just me.
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redflowerlizzie
Points +86
good if not quite great - Edit
one of the few places to get vegan beignets! the food was all solid, if not inspired.
Read morePros: good vegan options , un-sweet tea!
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SarahLabrie
Points +53
Open on Sundays - hours listed here are wrong - Edit
Great vegan beignets and red beans and rice. Will come back for the crab cakes.
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MadisonGoodwin
Points +173
Vegan beignets !!! - Edit
Only place we could find in NOLA that had vegan beignets! Very cool to try them😄
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Leahjw
Points +16
Wonderful Cajun choices - Edit
We had vegan jambalaya and the po’ boy with creole potatoes. We loved the Cajun flavor and friendly service. Will definitely be returning to try the gumbo and beignets!
Read morePros: Flavor, Choices, Service
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JoshuaKremke
Points +201
Best first impression of nola - Edit
Couldn't have had a better first impression of Nola than this place. The food was great. the staff was fun. The vegan options were plentiful and the atmosphere in this area is perfect.
Read morePros: Food, Atmos, Friendly
Cons: I can't transport here
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sagedopes
Points +80
Bad food - Edit
Donuts were greasy. Po boy didn’t have much taste. Yuk!
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Floria
Points +16
All great but no pancakes😢 - Edit
Love the food but was disappointed to see they no longer serve the wonderful blueberry, vegan pancakes that we always got. So sad that they no longer do breakfast.
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charlotte1606
Points +155
Vegan versions of NOLA foods - Edit
Open-air stall in the market with shared seating opposite. Separate vegan menu with loads of NOLA classics. My husband and I both tried the breakfast combo: grits, vegan sausage rounds, vegan eggs, fried bread. We also tried the pancakes and vegan beignets. It was all delicious.
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KadiHarmon
Points +9349
Yesss!! - Edit
Got the gumbo, krab kake po’boy and the beignets. So awesome to have vegan versions of the local cuisine!!
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anitacat
Points +187
Fully veg menu available - Edit
The green menus seem to have all the vegan options! I had the beignets, which were great, and the okra gumbo, which was bland. I’d come back and try different things next time, since there are so many options!
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AndreaAlfa
Points +178
Great beignets - Edit
Stopped here for the beignets and they didn’t disappoint! Very tasty and highly recommended!
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Karmel13
Points +40
NOLA’s Best Kept Secret- go here first!!! - Edit
I only wish we would have discovered this on Day 1. Located within the French Market, I knew I was going for vegan beignets. I did not realize that they have an entire front and back vegan menu, including pancakes, Just Egg/vegan breakfast meats, oatmeal and more. Also, vegan gumbo- which I had and thoroughly enjoyed- and vegan crabcakes and more. The beignets were fantastic and my non-vegan partner confirmed that they hold their own against the dairy version.
Read morePros: Beignets , Vegan regional foods, Breakfast
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edav344
Points +2958
Vegan beignets! - Edit
This was the only place with vegan beignets that I could find in New Orleans! These were a bit denser than I'd have preferred, but were warm and coated with powdered sugar 😋 Not my favorite vegan dessert I found in this city, but good if you feel left out of the city's staple. I didn't get a chance to try any of the other food here. It was in an open air market with some seating sprinkled around.
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ChloeCollins
Points +414
Great option - Edit
I got the breakfast sandwich and it was superb! I was happy to have an option in the outdoor market.
Read morePros: Tasty
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ShyFennel
Points +18
Incredible - Edit
They have the most delicious vegan beignets!
Read moreSo happy I actually got to try beignets!
Also vegan gumbo & po boys
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Kikip38
Points +403
Vegans rejoice - Edit
From The Heart Cafe in New Orleans offers a delightful array of vegan options that are sure to impress! The creative menu features hearty, flavorful dishes that cater to plant-based diners, making it a must-visit spot for vegans and non-vegans alike. Their vegan beignets, in particular, are a standout—light, fluffy, and perfectly dusted with powdered sugar, giving you a classic New Orleans experience with a cruelty-free twist.
Read moreEach dish is prepared with care, showcasing fresh ingredients and bold flavors. Whether you're in the mood for a savory entrée or a sweet treat, the cafe consistently delivers in quality and taste. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, making it the perfect place to enjoy a meal that not only satisfies your hunger but also aligns with your values. Highly recommended for anyone looking to indulge in delicious, soul-satisfying vegan fare in the heart of the city!
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chmack
Points +35
Great Find! - Edit
Came for traditional New Orleans food made vegan. The gumbo was good, the krabcakes excellent. Came back for breakfast and had pancakes, Just Egg scrambled, sausage, and orange juice. Yummy! So hard to find vegan breakfast food!
Read morePros: Tasty New Orleans specialties , Separate vegan menu, Friendly service
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caesarion
Points +150
Good 🫃🏻 - Edit
Happy that there is at least one vegan option at the French Market — spicy sausage po boy was very good. It was my first time trying beignets, and those were also very good 🫃🏻
Read moreCons: pickles
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Neea
Points +273
loved - Edit
so happy to have found this place. it's always tough to feel like you're not missing out on a piece of culture when most local spots don't really know to accommodate for vegans, but meals from the heart gave me the opportunity to try (and love) red beans and rice. thank you!!
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MBlair
Points +246
Mmmm - Edit
The food has sooo much flavor and the staff is incredibly friendly
Read morePros: Flavor , Friendly , Fast
Cons: No designated dining area
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LilyRoseM
Points +139
Great Krab Cake Tacos - Edit
Krab tacos were delicious. Vegan beignets were so-so.
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Justgoplay
Points +310
Vegan Beignets!!! - Edit
Don’t miss their vegan beignets!! Powdered sugar served on the side, I slathered them with the leftover jelly that came with the breakfast sandwich we got as well, so good!!
Read moreLocated in the covered French Market, tables are available nearby. They have a separate vegan menu with plenty of breakfast and lunch items. We tried the sausage egg n cheese muffin, and the grits eggs and chicken sausage plate with fruit. Both were fantastic, the plate offered quite a bit more food than the muffin sandwich however the fruit cup was very small comprised of one half of a strawberry and 6 blueberries.
Pros: Delicious food, Friendly service, Unique menu items
Cons: Were not accepting cash when we visited , Fruit cup was very small
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SakshiKulkarni
Points +71
Great Vegan Beignets! - Edit
Visiting New Orleans on a road trip and searched to find a place with authentic vegan beignets. The beignets here are amazing (10/10), fluffy, covered in powdered sugar, flakey. You get 4 beignets for $7 though which is pretty expensive for the portion size. But hey, at least they’re vegan.
Read moreWe also tried the vegan gumbo here but unfortunately it was a miss (5/10). It was only vegetables, no vegan shrimp or sausage or even protein. It had a few beans but was mostly a spiced soup which isn’t worth it when paying $19 for a large size. Other places like E’co have much better vegan gumbo.
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blacksun
Points +326
good brunch - Edit
The food is good great options crab cakes hot sausage pancakes eggs you get a full experience It’s in the French market so really the only place near with vegan options seating is in an open area
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-05-04
Pros: options, pancakes
Cons: wait time , parking
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