What to order at Parkway Bakery and Tavern

Must order
The roast beef po-boy with debris, dressed. Add a beer.
Signature dishes
Roast beef po-boy, Fried shrimp po-boy
Editor tip
The back garden patio runs cooler in summer; the counter line is faster than the wait staff.
CuisinePo-boys
Price$
NeighborhoodMid City
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Location

Address: 538 Hagan Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119

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TipSit at the bar for the streetcar view; the kitchen runs faster off the bar pickup.

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OrderThe rabbit and sausage jambalaya. Add the Chicken Tchoupitoulas if you have appetite.

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$$ Cajun & CreoleMid City

Mandina's in New Orleans is the 1932 Mid-City Italian-Creole corner room on Canal Street, founded by Sicilian immigrant Sebastian Mandina and still serving.

OrderThe trout amandine. Add the spaghetti with red gravy and a side of bread.

TipSit at the bar for the streetcar view; the kitchen runs faster off the bar pickup.

Liuzza's by the Track ★ 4.5

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OrderThe BBQ shrimp po-boy, invented on this very counter.

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Mother's Restaurant ★ 4.2

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Mother's in New Orleans is the 1938 CBD lunch counter at Poydras and Tchoupitoulas, home of the Ferdi Special po-boy with ham, roast beef and debris served.

OrderThe Ferdi Special po-boy with debris. Add a side of red beans.

TipLines are real; arrive at 11:00 or after 14:00 for the shortest wait.

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