FARE

It’s been two years since moving to NOLA, and two torturous Mardi Gras seasons watching other people partake in the iconic KING CAKE. This was my year.
FARE is a dedicated gluten-​free (GF) bakery that creates its entire menu sans flour, dairy, soy and sugar. The king cake comes in two options: vegan or not (I opted for not) and all ingredients are conveniently listed next to each product.
Having never had a traditional king cake, I can’t speak to how well FARE’s version translates. This was very dense and on the dry side (could tell it was GF), but well complimented by the gooey cinnamon filling. Instead of a glaze, the cake was topped with a divine, airy frosting and shredded coconut in classic Mardi Gras colors.
If you’re averse to the texture of crumb cake, then this probably isn’t for you. Or maybe opt for a cup of coffee or tea to balance the sweetness and texture. Still, it’s nice to know that even if you’ve got dietary restrictions, you can still have your cake and eat it too this Mardi Gras.

This was a neat little shop. They produce a variety of products for people looking to eat clean or those who are into the Vegan lifestyle. I tried a smoothie, juice, and a rice dish where the rice is made entirely of vegetables. I must say that this was very good. They also have many other products around the store so pop in to tool up for a healthier diet.

We just went to grab some coffee and a smoothie because we had heard great things! I was disappointed after she made the smoothie she came out and said she had no idea how to work the coffee machine and proceeded to complain about how management didn’t train her very well. The smoothie tasted terrible and was the consistency of water. Very disappointed with the experience.

First of all, love that this place is paleo/​gluten-​free friendly! It’s tucked in a shaded area of Magazine and stocks all sorts of goodies including salads. Next to where you order/​the bakery corner is an area to sit (also inside), which is nice.
The smoothies were awesome! We got the strawnana and Hawaiian flavors. The ingredients are awesomely just «fruit and ice» according to the person making them. However, not so nice is that they use frozen pre-​made everything and just pop it in a magic bullet to freshen it up. I would think for $ 7/​pop that we would get some fresh fruit (even if just part of the smoothie was fresh).
Regarding the cookies… I am so sad! We got a spice and chocolate chip one. Honestly, I’m no baker — but definitely have some better gluten free recipes. I’m not sure what was off, but they tasted like flour. Perhaps we just got a bad batch? We would definitely give it another try if they change their cookie recipes.

I love the concept of this place. I ordered the green juice and it tasted old, but I didn’t address it until I went through the kitchen to the bathroom and saw their pre made juice on the counter. I was super disappointed that I paid $ 7.00 for old juice. I don’t care if it’s cold pressed or not, if you advertise fresh pressed juices and charge for them then they should be.

Paleo. All Paleo. Delicious. We had the 4 pack of chocolate chip muffins, smoked salmon deviled eggs and chicken salad with grapes. Cardamom tea with cinnamon. Berry tea with hibiscus. Everything tastes wonderful. Sometimes Paleo baked goods are disgusting. Not these!

The gluten free dairy free chocolate chip cookies are so delicious! I’ll be stopping through every time I’m in New Orleans.

It’s wonderful to walk into a place and not have to worry «what’s in the food». Everything is paleo friendly/​gluten free. I may have gone a little overboard because I’d been wanting to try FARE since it opened and just never got to that area of town on previous trips to New Orleans. It’s in a cute little neighborhood with other local shops, and has an outdoor seating area.
They sell baked goods, dried fruit, plantain crackers, larabars, smoothies, coffee, juices, soups, salads, and tea. My husband, who doesn’t bother to eat gluten free, and has seen and tasted my paleo-​baking failures, remarked that if I could make a gf cinnamon roll like FARE’s, he would want them every single weekend. #goals.
We ended up with a cinnamon roll, chocolate chip muffin, flax seed muffin, banana nut muffin, mocha iced coffee drink, an orange pelligrino, and plantain chips, for $ 33. Not bad for this kind of niche market (not the highest price I’ve paid, not the lowest). The plantain chips were definitely overcooked, they are super crunchy (almost rock-​hard)… all of the muffins were absolutely delicious, and the mocha drink was okay, not great.
Great place for those with dietary restrictions, and fooling conventional eaters into eating lower sugar, grain free treats!!!

This place will not disappoint you! Paleo goods to include crackers, cookies, muffins, salads, smoothies, and more! They are now serving local kombucha from «Big Easy Bucha.» The owner was so friendly and took time to give me suggestions on what would not perish on my road trip. Worth shelling out extra cash to know you’re putting quality ingredients in your body!

just so-​so. stopped in to grab an iced sweet coffee and a small banana bread bite… they were decent, nothing spectacular :/​cute layout — perhaps next time we need to order a full meal?

Paleo. The food here is paleo. i am not a Paleo fan, but am on an anti-​inflamation diet to counteract arthritis, and it is very similar to the Paleo diet. So even though I despise the inconsistent rules of the diet that tries to mimic those of the paleolithic era, places like this are a god send. I could eat almost everything on the menu, which never happens. Their Plantain crackers may be the best gluten-​free crackers that i have had. The prices are a bit steep for the size, but all in all not a bad option, especially if you are on a funky diet.

My favorite place for a green juice in Uptown! In a city filled with poboys, meat plates and other decadent lunches, Fare pleases my healthy cravings with excellent salads, fresh made juice and iced green tea. The cookies are excellent.

My friend and I have been frequenting Fare several mornings per week for the past 2 wks. for fresh juice as part of a healthy new routine. The 1^st few times, we felt welcome and the juice was freshly made, most of the ingredients were available with the exception of pineapple. Tried to get a latte yesterday, but their machine was not working.
This morning my out of towner friend who loves Fare’s fresh juice went there to pick up 2 drinks. Oranges & carrots were unavailable with only a small amount of pineapple, which knocked out several options on their menu at 11:30 a.m. The juicer was not used for these drinks. Rather than making the juice fresh, it was poured from pitchers.
One of the main reasons we were going there was for the fresh juice. Fresh juice should be consumed within 20 minutes for the most nutrients. The place has potential but we hope they get more consistent with menu availability and freshness.

A must stop for any health conscious eater.
These kind folks take dishes they love and recreate them using all paleo ingredients. And they don’t stop until it TASTES GOOD.
Thank you!!!
Smoothies are made the right way: They freeze their own organic fruit and use almond milk as the base (tried coconut milk but not enough demand… c’mon people… request coconut milk!)
Aside from their awesome smoothies and desserts they have a growing list of healthy options for a light lunch or dinner.
Huge variety of salads, dips, and spreads:
Apple carrot salad,
Hummus and olives,
Baba ghanoush,
Tomato basil salad,
Kale cabbage beet salad,
Red cabbage slaw w/​carrot ginger dressing,
Cauliflower curry salad,
Sweet potato pistachio salad,
Cabbage apple sesame slaw,
Quinoa salad (a lil dry in my opinion),
Gazpacho
Chicken Cobb salad w/​creamy avacado vinaigrette
Veggie salad w/​tomato basil dressing
I really hope this place thrives and grows. They hope to expand their prepared foods as the demand grows.
There’s no sitting area inside (on purpose) as they want to focus on being a healthy bakery, grocery and food take-​out store. But there are some cool white chairs and tables outside!

This shop is definitely an interesting concept and there are lots of folks who will appreciate the gluten free, healthy fare. I was interested in some of their veggie chips but didn’t want to buy a whole bag at $ 7 – 8 without a taste which unfortunately they didn’t have while I was there.
I did get a gluten-​free chocolate chip cookie made with almond flour, since that’s always a good tester item. The chocolate was organic and rich. The cookie was good but it tasted like cake and was really soft.
I’ll have to remember them the next time I’m in the mood for a smoothie. It looks like they will be expanding in the future so I’ll be interested to see where this shop goes.

It seemed like it opened yesterday. There was not a large selection. It’s more of a bakery. I will return later in the year. Hopefully they have expanded by then.

The only thing I dislike about Fare is that it’s not in Atlanta, but Alicia knows how to reach me when she’s ready :). You can get lunches, dinners, snacks, bakery items, all healthy! I didn’t have a chance to try the smoothies, but everything else was great and it’s so rare to find a place where you can get anything and know that the people making it care about your health! If you’re gluten-​free/​paleo, which I’m not, there’s even more of a benefit, but the general healthy, but delicious, foods will make you sorry you ever ate crap that wasn’t good for you and also delicious!

I love my indulgent Louisiana diet but for the most part I try to eat healthy at home (made from scratch at home = healthier even if you make a burger and fries, thanks for that insight Michael Pollan) during the week, so I can booze and eat tasty death-​causing food on the weekend.
This is a good place to maintain when I’m too lazy to make food at home. A fresh-​made juice, a salad, and a gluten-​free, clean treat is a great light lunch, but it will cost you!
Try FARE out, if any of this resonates.
Good addition to the neighborhood. Quality ingredient conscious! That’s what it’s about these days.

I heard that this was a healthy bakery but I had no idea there would be so many grain, sugar, and dairy free choices. Everything I tried was delicious hard to believe its all good for you! I was really hungry when I got there and after much deliberation I ordered the Tropical Green Smoothie with pineapple, kale, and ginger, it was awesome. I had so much energy afterwards and didn’t feel like I needed to stuff my face for lunch later.
I had a chance to chat with Alicia, the owner, about my latest nutritional requirements and was super impressed. She knew so much about healing yourself naturally, she even told me a few new things regarding paleo benefits that I had no clue about before. You can really tell she is passionate about her work and it definitely shows in each recipe. I felt privileged for the chance to pick her brain for a short time & can’t wait to go back and try everything else!

I’ve had my eye on this place for awhile now, before it even opened, and finally got a chance to grab a snack with a friend a few weeks ago. The woman working behind the counter was super friendly and helpful. We ordered smoothies and I got the banana bread. Smoothies too a bit longer than I would have liked, but they were tasty and definitely healthy! Banana bread was also delicious — gluten free, too!
They are most definitely still in the process of opening. The second half of their store was basically empty and their fridges were pretty bare. Would like to see more lunch options in the future, but they have a lot of smoothie and juice options for now, as well as pastry options. It is definitely expensive, though. ~$ 15 for a smoothie and banana bread with tip. Just be prepared. Looking forward to see how they do and going back in a few months!