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Central Grocery Company


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4.0 of 5 stars 155 ratings
155 ratings
5.0 of 5 stars
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4.0 of 5 stars
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3.0 of 5 stars
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2.0 of 5 stars
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1.0 of 5 stars
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#17 of 869 restaurants in New Orleans
  • Price range*: €1-13 ($1-$20)
  • Address: 923 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70116-3381
  • Phone:  (504) 523-1620
  • Fax:  (504) 523-1670

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4 of 5 stars
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Oct 30, 2009

Came here for the muffuletta, which was yummy. Fast service and great food. more

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4 of 5 stars
GVRBill   11 contributions
Henderson, NV
Oct 26, 2009

Terrific muffaletta (sp?) but...we said we were going to share it on our flight home - it was wrapped up very well but not cut into quarters! Gee, thanks.... more

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3 of 5 stars
isnugglez   17 contributions
nyc
Oct 4, 2009

I actually brought a whole sandwich back as "souvenirs" to NY. Despite going through the 3 hour flight and etc... it still tasted awesome! It is a great item to bring back for people to get a taste of NO. more

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4 of 5 stars
deltdogg   8 contributions
Atlanta, GA
Sep 28, 2009

Home of the Original Muffaletta. What Can I say? I've loved green (the superior) olives for years and had to go here. The bread is amazing and the olive spread has the right amount of flavor and a little bit of creamy and crunchy. The sandwiches are so fresh and they roll them up and package them well for you.... more

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3 of 5 stars
QueenBee01   12 contributions
Texas
Sep 26, 2009

We heard so much about Central Grocery that we just had to have lunch there. My husband and I shared half a muffeletta which was enough for lunch. It was ok. I don't quite understand why it is so popular though - Rachael Ray and Samantha Brown both had to have muffelettas here and we did not think it was... more

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5 of 5 stars
SDAtlanta   162 contributions
Atlanta
Sep 20, 2009

You want great food fast and cheap (and have enough to actually fill you up!) -- go to Central Grocery. The experience is fun, too. Walk in to an old grocery store, stand in line (it moves fast!), go to the counter, order your Muffaletta (a whole is cut into 4 parts) and then sit at a busy counter and... more

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3 of 5 stars
genkay   7 contributions
san antonio tx
Sep 18, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

I ordered half a muffaletta. The surly clerk unceremoiously reached behind himself and grabbed a pre-made, pre-wrapped sandwich and completed the transaction without so much as asking if I wanted anything else or thanking me for my business. As a tourist, I was at a loss as to where I could sit down to enjoy my lunch. The counter was... more

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5 of 5 stars
ksmatti   4 contributions
Fairview Hts, Illinois
Sep 14, 2009

The muffelata's at the Central Grocery Company is one of the best things I've ever put in my mouth. My husband and I enjoyed every bite. We would recommend this place to all our friends! more

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4 of 5 stars
mdenis46   58 contributions
Danville, Kentucky
Sep 9, 2009

We were told we HAD to get a muffaleta here. We were not disappointed. There was a long line, but it moved quickly, and when we got to the counter, we ordered ONE muffaleta, cut in quarters. Took it back to the hotel and ate HALF and were totally full. The olive salad (a blend of different olives spread over... more

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2 of 5 stars
lar63   10 contributions
chicago,il
Sep 2, 2009
0/1 found this review helpful

I love a good sandwich but this isnt the place to get it. It's dry and doesnt have enough meat or olive salad. And whats wrong with at least offering some lettuce or a tomato. This is the most overated sandwich in the world. more

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Central Grocery Company Address

923 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70116-3381
Tel: (504) 523-1620 Fax: (504) 523-1670
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.