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Central Grocery Company

923 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70116-3381 (French Quarter)
(504) 523-1620
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Ranked #53 of 1,121 restaurants in New Orleans
Price range: $1 - $20
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Good for: Families with children, Local cuisine, Dining on a budget
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Takeout
Neighborhood: French Quarter
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Orlando, Florida
Senior Contributor
40 reviews 40 reviews
33 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013

Let me say being one of the biggest fans of a good Italian sandwhich Central Grocery does it right.....yes poped in for thier signiture Muffeletta for breakfast wish i did that for all the mornings i was there the bread the Italian coldcuts the Olive Salad all mold into one tasty treat...do not miss this one....stay hungry my friends

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Westfield, New Jersey
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5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013

They tell you that the whole muffeletta is good for 2...unless you are a quarterback, a whole muffeletta is good for 4, about 16.00. We took it back to our hotel courtyard but it's a short walk to Jackson square to stop and eat. When you walk in the smells are wonderful. You will be hooked, the absolute best cheap... More

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See 9 more reviews by Donna N for New Orleans
Springfield, Missouri
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57 reviews 57 reviews
30 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013

What a fun place. A grocery store but so much more. The sandwiches are to die for, but beware they are huge and one feeds two easily. It's really a must stop in New Orleans.

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Elyria, Ohio
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24 reviews 24 reviews
14 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013 via mobile

Mufalata at Central- It's just something you have to do while you're in town. The first bite is all you need to take to know why it's famous. It's my new first stop when I come. Delicious, a quarter will fill you up, a half will take you down. I cannot describe how good they are. Grab a bunch of... More

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Hartford, Connecticut
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31 reviews 31 reviews
18 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

We had heard that Central Grocery's muffaletta had gone downhill despite being one of the originals and certainly the most famous, but during a week in New Orleans we tried a couple different places and Central Grocery was, hands down, the best.

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Rolling Hills, CA
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21 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2013

Central Market, an original Italian market started making Mufalettas in the French Quarter a very long time ago. The line often runs out the door, but just be patient, it doesn't take so long. We ordered the whole sandwich, split it and then took half back to the hotel. It was fun to grab a bottle of sparkling water, Zapps... More

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Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
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103 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 44 cities Reviews in 44 cities
39 helpful votes 39 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2013

I know this is suppose to be the "go to" place for a Muffaletta in New Orleans, but I was not impressed with the food. My muffaletta had one slice of salami, one slice of ham and one slice of cheese. This is not a recipe that I think should be heralded country wide. Very skimpy. I will not return.... More

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Maumelle, Arkansas
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28 reviews 28 reviews
13 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 26, 2013 via mobile

I've read about this place. World famous Mufalettas in the heart of the French Quarter. I stood in line, followed the handwritten signs, waited my turn and ordered the whole Mufaletta-and a bag of Zapps kettle chips! The articles, reviews, and cooking shows were right...this sandwich is the bomb!!! We made a return trip the next day for a half... More

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Atlanta USA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 26, 2013 via mobile

The. Best. Place. For. A. Muffaletta. This is the original spot, don't sweat the line and enjoy the after. Excellent.

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Redmond, Washington
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33 reviews 33 reviews
23 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2013

We wanted to try for ourselves their famous muffaletta sandwiches. You hear about it from friends who visited and all the tourist books. It's a historic grocery store located in the Jackson Square neighborhood so it was easy to get to. The line was out the door but moved quickly and when we got our sandwich, we were lucky to... More

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