Get there early to ensure you get a sandwich. They go quick. One for $14. There are some seats in the back and since it was raining we had to eat there. But I would have liked to eat at the riverside for a nice quite lunch. more

My husband absolutely loves muffalettas, and there is no other place in New Orleans that we'd rather get them from than Central Grocery. We don't mind standing in line. We don't mind that the folks behind the counter aren't always in a shiny happy mood. We just want the food. On our recent holiday weekend trip to New Orleans, I... more

Well worth the wait. 1/2 a muffuletta was plenty for two. more

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

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

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

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

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

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