Bayou St. John & Nearby Favorites
Neighborhoods
The neighborhood is a lovely, colorful mix of older and newer residents, with many families. Walk along Ursulines Avenue or Esplanade and see some truly gorgeous houses and huge live oak trees. You'll find the Bayou itself a 5 blocks Northwest along Moss Street –– an absolutely gorgeous place to go for a stroll, picnic in the afternoon, or watch the sunset.
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Bayou St John
The neighborhood is a lovely, colorful mix of older and newer residents, with many families. Walk along Ursulines Avenue or Esplanade and see some truly gorgeous houses and huge live oak trees. You'll find the Bayou itself a 5 blocks Northwest along Moss Street –– an absolutely gorgeous place to go for a stroll, picnic in the afternoon, or watch the sunset.
Sightseeing
Huge and beautiful park, featuring walking trails, gardens, fountains, and many different environments to explore. An absolute must see.
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City Park
1 Palm DrHuge and beautiful park, featuring walking trails, gardens, fountains, and many different environments to explore. An absolute must see.
Great museum with well-curated, interesting exhibitions.
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New Orleansin taidemuseo
1 Collins Diboll CirGreat museum with well-curated, interesting exhibitions.
Peaceful and beautiful, with fountains and statue gardens, greenhouses, and exquisite flowers.
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New Orleans Botanical Gardens
5 Victory AvePeaceful and beautiful, with fountains and statue gardens, greenhouses, and exquisite flowers.
Beautiful old live oak adorned with an array of precisely pitched windchimes for an amazing sound installation. Perfect place to meditate or simply rest and restore your spirit.
The Singing Oak
Beautiful old live oak adorned with an array of precisely pitched windchimes for an amazing sound installation. Perfect place to meditate or simply rest and restore your spirit.
Hidden wonderland of trails deep inside City Park. Also known as the Enchanted Forest.
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Couturie Forest
1009 Harrison AveHidden wonderland of trails deep inside City Park. Also known as the Enchanted Forest.
The Broad Theater
636 N Broad StExcellent little movie theater –– recently reopened!
Great little museum on the history of people of color in New Orleans.
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Museum of the Free People of Color
2336 Esplanade AveGreat little museum on the history of people of color in New Orleans.
An outdoor extension from the folks at the Broad Theater -- featuring films & live performances!
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The Broadside
600 N Broad StAn outdoor extension from the folks at the Broad Theater -- featuring films & live performances!
Food scene
Parkway Bakery & Tavern
538 Hagan AveIconic New Orleans eatery famous for its po-boys!
Pal's Lounge
949 N RendonCute and cozy local bar.
Great cooperatively owned cafe with excellent coffee, teas, and a few pastries.
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Fair Grinds Coffeehouse
3133 Ponce De Leon StGreat cooperatively owned cafe with excellent coffee, teas, and a few pastries.
CC's Coffee House
701 Metairie RdEver popular coffee spot.
Extension of the French Quarter icon — a great place for beignets!
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Cafe Du Monde City Park
56 Dreyfous DrExtension of the French Quarter icon — a great place for beignets!
Delicious little worker owned cafe, with excellent selection of beverages and tasty snacks. A favorite!
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Pagoda Café
1430 N Dorgenois StDelicious little worker owned cafe, with excellent selection of beverages and tasty snacks. A favorite!
Historic Creole restaurant –– a New Orleans classic!
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Dooky Chase Restaurant
2301 Orleans AveHistoric Creole restaurant –– a New Orleans classic!
1000 Figs
3141 Ponce De Leon StElegant little Mediterranean restaurant.
Cafe Degas
3127 Esplanade AveClassy French bistro.
Neyow's Creole Café
3332 Bienville StClassic Southern and Creole food.
Sweet Soulfood
1025 N Broad StVegan soulfood!
Pandora's Snowballs
901 N Carrollton AveFantastic local snowballs!
MOPHO
514 City Park AveVietnamese fusion restaurant with excellent pho!
Vegan & veggie friendly – with some of the best burritos in the city.
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Juan's Flying Burrito - Mid-City
4724 S Carrollton AveVegan & veggie friendly – with some of the best burritos in the city.
Good Karma Cafe
2940 Canal StExcellent and delicious vegan cafe.
G's Pizza
4840 Bienville StGreat pizza -- including vegan options!
Angelo Brocato
214 N Carrollton AveClassic gelato & Italian desserts!
Mona's Cafe
3901 Banks StChill Mediterranean restaurant and market.
Groceries
Canseco's Esplanade Market
3135 Esplanade AveFriendly local grocery store.
Crescent City Farmers Market
500 North Norman C Francis ParkwayCute local farmers market!
Ubiquitous natural foods giant, in a slightly more modest size.
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Whole Foods Market
300 N Broad StUbiquitous natural foods giant, in a slightly more modest size.