Royal Street Deli

Best damn chicken salad sandwich ever the andoulle sausage PO boy needed some fresh veggies to compliment it. Other than that a spectacular environment mixed with tons of culture giving a sort of Bollywood meets spiritual awakening vibe. Will visit again!

Delicious food but they get two stars because of the sorry excuse for a shrimp poboy they served me. I’m a lifetime-​long local, and this poboy may fool some but certainly not me. You know those ground up and battered «shrimp poppers» they’d serve us in high school? THAT WAS ON THE POBOY. So inexcusable. and for ten bucks! Ridiculous, I tell ya. I’ve stopped eating here since I had the shrimp poboy — even though I did enjoy other things on the menu. It’s food that I can make at home for way way cheaper.

Coming from SF it’s hard to find places that match the flavor and funkiness that we’re always looking for and in the touristy areas especially.
But we are satiated!
We had an amazing seared ahi tuna salad and I had the local fav alligator po-​boy sandwich w sweet potato salad.
The alligator sausage is home made and delicious. My wife said that salad was the best she ever had — big words coming from a health food «freak».
The place is funky with a mismatched furniture, a lot of SF peace signs and a big quan-​yin stature — you get the picture.
The motto of the place is «be nice or leave» and everyone is. Service was great the beer cold and the locals drift in — always a great measure of authenticity.
So when you need a respite of the crazed drunken folks and a great affordable meal this is the spot!

I wish I could give this place 0 stars. A group of grilfriends and I ate here on a recommendation from a tour guide we had on the Voodoo tour. BIG MISTAKE. We were treated very rudely and I would go as far as to say, two male employees harassed our group.
After dinner we were outside smoking, waiting for a friend to use the restroom when 2 employees came outside and started saying things like,
«$ 8 tip on a $ 75 tab? Why don’t you pay your bartender a better tip? You need to give a better tip to use the bathroom. You should just move on. Get out of here. Your friend in the bathroom? She must be taking a fat dump. She must really be pushing one out in there. . «It really goes on and on.
First of all, we had no idea what they were talking about. Our group was split into 2 tables and we all decided to pay $ 3 a person for tip which for my group of 6 would have been more than 20% tip.
We didn’t know who they were talking to, and when it became clear they were talking to us, we were dumbfounded. Who were these guys? Our server was a woman.
We walked away feeling disrespected and bullied. Obviously these 2 guys are going to talk like that to a group of women who they feel no threat from. We may have not left enough money but it was an honest mistake. Probably someone miscounted the money.
However, their behavior was intentionally crude and rude.
Specifically to the 2 employees who harassed us, HERES A TIP:
Maybe with a better attitude you would have a better life.
Here’s a tip for everyone else: DON’T EAT AT THIS ESTABLISHMENT.

Real hippie vibe. Nice quiet atmosphere. Ordered the homemade chips with guacamole and salsa and the turkey croissant with sweet potato fries. For starters the chips are awesome. If nothing else was that amazing the place would have gotten 4 stars. The guacamole and salsa are some of the best I have ever eaten. Instead of it being a mashed up dip each slice of avocado was chopped and
mixed with cilantro and tomato and beans and yellow peppers and oh it was delicious. The turkey croissant had bacon and avocado and was so fresh. Then the thing that made this a perfect experience was the sweet potato fries. Alone or dipped in ketchup they are amazing. The mixture of the food and the service made this a pleasant and all together enjoyable experience. I thoroughly enjoyed Royal Street Deli and would recommend it to anyone.

On a recent trip to New Orleans, my wife and I stopped in here to grab a quick lunch. We did not expect to fall in love with a small, inexpensive deli with all we had heard about food in New Orleans. But fall we did, and we fell hard.
We actually went there twice in our week long trip. Highlights are below:
Ahi Tuna Sandwich
Strawberry and Goat Cheese Salad (I got it with Salmon)
Ham and Brie Sandwich
Homemade Chips and Guacamole — Maybe the best!
Lowlights:
Shrimp Po’ Boy (Not bad, just realized there that I am not a Po’ Boy fan)
Try going during the end of your trip, or you will go twice.

Cute little place with an adorable and sweet server. it’s super colorful and cheery in here — you can’t help but be happy! The menu is pretty small but they have so many things that look good, that it doesn’t matter. I had turkey, avocado and goat cheese spread on a croissant and my boyfriend had a blackened salmon sandwich. both were delicious! I’d definitely go back if I were here longer and try some other things.

Funky place; good food; good folks.
Definitely a hang for the local Earth Mama/​Hippy Chick crowd. It reminded me a bit of being in a food camp at Rainbow Gathering. GLBT (and everything else) –friendly.
That being said; some things that you deal with at Hippy Camp are not cool in a public restaurant; and I had some doubts about the overall cleanliness of the place. The bathroom was in bad shape on the day I was there.
The shrimp po’ boy was good; but this probably wouldn’t be my first choice for food.
Good for a beer, and a hang.

This place has some of the most unique food in the Quarter. I’ve been eat ting here since it opened and the review is on the quality as a whole.
The Alligator poboy is great! I recommend that the highest. When they ask for the side, you have to go with the potato salad. I don’t think there is a single bad thing. I’ve ate everything on the menu at least twice.
Why not 5 stars you ask?! The service is give or take. I’ve had great service and then meh service. I think now they have a good set of people, but they have had the less than desirable crew there. Go in and try it. One of the best.

This was a quaint, eclectic place with really good food! I had the alligator po’boy, which was delicious.
After walking the streets trying to find a place to eat, my boyfriend and I came across the Royal Street Deli, and what a pleasant surprise! I highly recommend this restaurant for smaller parties (it is a small restaurant).

Really weird décor. Like, half Irish bar, half commune? I can’t explain it. However, don’t let that detract you from the deliciousness that is contained inside. I came in for a snack, and was pleased to see cucumber water on the menu. Seriously refreshing and tasty!
The girl behind the counter was nice, and waited on us. We were super thirsty, and our cups were filled almost as soon as we emptied them.
I got the guacamole, husband got sweet potato fries. Both were out quickly, and I gotta tell you, the guacamole was amazing. Not like anything I have ever eaten, because it wasn’t mashed. Just chopped up. Very fresh and seasoned well with lemon, etc. Fries were OK, and honestly, the portion was insane. We didn’t finsh them, due to the portion size and lack of flavor.
I will come back to eat again, since the staff is vegetarian friendly. They also deliver, which is great when you’re too hungover to move! I love the laid back atmosphere, and how it doesn’t seem like a usualy New Orleans hole, it has youthful character and charm.

Warning: this rating subject to change. I’ve never eaten inside, so I won’t comment on that. However, given their proximity to my work places, I have ordered from RSD for delivery a few times. Overall, the food is a bit lighter fare than Verti Marte, which is refreshing during the summer. Another advantage over VM is that if you order food, you don’t have to order something from another place to hold you over for the couple of days you’re waiting for VM to show up. Their service is prompt; however, the prices are a bit high for the portions. Not too bad, really, just a BIT high — definitely higher than VM.
Speaking of high, as some of the reviewers noted, the staff can be a little unkempt, to say the least. If you absolutely insist that your deli staff look like investment bankers, flee this town in self-​righteous disgust, go back to your little cookie cutter suburbs, don’t call us, we won’t call you either. Personally, I prefer regular bathing, but one of the great things about this town is that people have the freedom to look as they want to and still can get employment. Welcome to open-​mindedness. There’s plenty of room, so get comfortable.
Let’s check out some the menu items, shall we?
1. The Ahi Tuna Sandwich: perfectly pan-​seared tuna perfectly dressed. The Asian slaw is amazing, and though I probably wouldn’t have thought to put sliced avocado on this sandwich, I’m so glad somebody over there did think of it. This was the first thing I ever ordered here, and I was sold.
2. Alligator Po-​Boy: Personally, I found it to be a bit too rich. But if you want a thick dripping mess of a po-​boy that hits like a culinary kick in the face, give it a try. I really expected to like it more than I did, but whaddayagonnado?
3. Brie and Apple Toast: I’m not sure I have the words to describe this divine treat, but I’ll give it a try. Mmmmm, slurp, mmwow, drooool, slurp. The apples are granny smith, and it’s lightly glazed in a honey dressing that adds a subtle OMFG to the whole dish. It comes with raisins, so if you don’t like those, ask to have them left off.
4. Black and Bleu Steak Sandwich: As another reviewer noted, the bleu cheese doesn’t particularly taste like bleu cheese, but rather like a soft white cheese. Maybe it’s a more subtle bleu like Gorgonzola, but I didn’t even see any blue parts. Ultimately, it doesn’t matter much. This sandwich is freakin’ delicious. I don’t know who first came up with the idea to put roasted red peppers on sandwiches, but bless that genius. More simply put, to quote my co-​worker, «That’s one slammin’ sandwich!»
The potato salad that comes with entrees could use some more work. It’s pretty and colorful, but so is playdough, and if I can access the long buried memories of early childhood, I think they taste about the same.
Overall, the pros far outweigh the cons. Who knows? Maybe one day, I’ll actually go inside to eat. Certainly, at some point, I’ll probably make my way through their entire menu.

Thought I was going to be in for a real treat based on other Unilocal reviews. Picked this place out on Unilocal for Android as I walked down Royal Street. Peeked at the menu at the door and decided to give it a go. It’s wasn’t awful, but there were some issues.
First the good:
1. Friendly server. A bit out of it, but friendly nonetheless.
2. Nice, relaxing atmosphere with a funky, grungy, comfy sort of feel.
3. Nice corner location with lots of windows for people watching.
4. The garlic marinated beef in the black & bleu sandwich was very tender and very tasty.
Now for the issues:
1. Ordered the black and bleu sandwich, as mentioned above. I love bleu cheese. I know bleu cheese. In a previous life, I think I was bleu cheese. And this, my friends, was not bleu cheese on my sandwich. Maybe it was soft goat cheese or Boursin, but definitely not bleu and so that was a big disappointment. Truth in advertising or full disclosure counts for a lot with me.
2. Kind of expensive. $ 12 for a sandwich and a scoop of potato salad all served in a plastic basket with a plastic cup for water? Really?
3. Big no-​no: The washroom had only cold water, no hot. This creeps me out tremendously if food handling staff are using these to do their business and then have no hot water to wash up.
4. Sweet potato salad is an interesting concept … just wish I could have tasted some sweet potato. The overriding flavor here was horseradish. Don’t get me wrong, I’m a fan of horseradish, but that’s the only flavor that came through on this.
5. Bad memory creates bad memories. My server, while nice (noted above) had to ask three times what I had ordered. It wasn’t that busy, either. Then she asked if I wanted a copy of the credit card slip, to which I said, «No.» Guess what she brought me. Not a big deal, just a slight irritation.

Mellow, laid-​back vibe. Good fresh food.
I was looking for something simple that is not fried– perfect place! Had the veggie sandwich with sweet potatoe fries (ok, so I cheated!) They also have a nice selection of fresh green salads.
Loved the iced lemongrass ginger tea– very refeshing.
Staff was super friendly– everyone was in a relaxed, post mardi-​gras mood– perfect place for chilling!

I went into this place for lunch on Mardi Gras. It’s one of those «order at the bar» type places. There are no menus, just two huge boards over the bar. It’s a limited menu though, so that’s not a problem. Where there are lots of people there though, as there were on Mardi Gras, getting in line to order, pay, or even go to the bathroom was a huge hassle.
The food was decent, but nothing spectacular. I had a gator po’boy that was tasty enough. I was disappointed a bit though because typically a gator po’boy includes chunks of fried alligator, but here it was made with alligator sausage, which does not give the same flavor or texture I was anticipating when I ordered it.
But this is a fine place to stop by for a quick bite and I can safely say it isn’t one of those tourist trap type places you may find in the French Quarter that inflate prices and provide subpar food.

The place was cute and the food good, but the service was rather lax. None of these things were really a big deal when considered individually, but all together they pushed me past sighing and head-​shaking and into eye-​rolling territory.
1. They didn’t bring enough menus for our group of nine, so we had to share.
2. I was waiting to use the single restroom, and one of the kitchen staff butted in front of me.
3. The food took f o r e v e r to come out.
4. I ordered my salad with dressing on the side. There was no dressing.
5. My vegetarian friend ordered his red beans and rice without the alligator. There was alligator.
Definitely eat here if you’re in the French Quarter and want something a little more calm and indie – but only if you have a high tolerance for slow service and small annoyances.

I never really liked Royal Street Grocery much. It was fairly cheap, but they let a cat live inside the building and I ended up getting a Shrimp Po boy with extra cat hair in the paper.
I don’t like this new place much either. It tries to be hip and cool but comes off Hipster. The food is just ok (I’ve been twice on business). The prices are a bit high for the lack of quality.
Not my thing, I guess.

As soon as I walked past this place, I made a mental note to stop in, as its slightly dark and comfy interior looked irresistible. I didn’t even need to look at the menu (but when I did, I was glad to see several veg options).
Don’t let the name fool you. The vibe is far more cozy/​quirky coffeehouse than deli, which is of course something I totally la la love! Sit at a table or sit on a couch, admire the robotic/​sci-​fi sculptures/​lights that are scattered throughout the place. The service is extra-​friendly (our waitress was adorable and we had her two days in a row).
And the food. Expect monstrous portions! I had a veggie sandwich and managed about half of it. Crammed with the most fresh & crisp lettuce, carrots, sprouts (I think) and cucumbers (possibly more that I’m forgetting), topped off with provolone and avocado and a side of fries. It was just what I needed that evening (and the leftovers came to my rescue 6 drunken hours later). My guy had the shrimp po boy and it came with a massive mound of fried shrimp. He seemed intimidated at first, but managed to conquer it.
Royal Street Deli is the kind of place that you wish existed within walking distance of your home so you have access to scrumptious deli-​esque food late into the night, whether dining in the super cute restaurant or grabbing something to go.

Caught this place walking by and checked out the menu on the window. My boyfriend was a bit skeptical at first about ducking in.
Service was great, food was great and unique.
Bleu Steak Sandwich and Fried Chicken salad. Only disappointments were that the grape chicken salad was not available and that there was no avocado on the fried chicken salad like the menu said. Dressing on the salad was a creole mustard and was to die for!
Wanted to go back and tried to, but we tried to go around 11 and nothing in New Orleans seems to open before noon!

This is a new establishment that replaced um. .. I don’t quite recall what it was formerly called as I never dined there, but new owners and a new menu is now in place.
It’s still the same general set-​up. .. intimate eating area to your right when you walk in, stools at the counter and behind the counter — the kitchen, but the new owners have updated the décor a little bit. It’s a little hipper now and a splash more colorful and less eerie.
I ate there within a week (or two) of it’s opening and shared the Veggie Sandwich, but had it vegan style.
The cashier/​waiter and cook were especially inquisitive of my veganism when I had visited a week earlier and boasted of vegan options and incoming vegan options. They finally started distributing the menu and it seems that there really isn’t much in terms of vegan options, with the exception of three items, but they’re a barely fledgling store so I suppose whether or not they expand their menu is contingent on how much success they receive.
Anyway the Veggie Sandwich was actually pretty darn delicious — even without the goat cheese spread and provolone. I’ve had many veggie sandwiches in my time and naturally you can assume that many of them have been bland and have resembled nothing more than a basic salad shoved into bread pieces (Subway’s Veggie Delite, I am looking at you), but I guess it was the basil basalmic vinaigrette that did the trick because I actually enjoyed the sandwich.
The chef was also nice enough to send us a complimentary side of chickpea salad that was quite tasty.
A small variety of beers are available for you to purchase to enjoy with your meal and allegedly they will carry liquors soon.
This place only serves salads, sandwiches (although a nice variety of both, judging from the menu), and a handful of appetizers — definitely a nice little lunch-​break place for tourists and nearby workers.
So far so good. .. will probably go back one of these days