Sneaky Pickle

For those of you who are meat eaters (like me), this is one of those «can’t believe it’s vegan» places. Great food, cozy/​comfortable atmosphere, and sizable portions.
I got the «bowl of food» with no add ons (they had options of adding meat, egg, etc). The bowl was a combination of rice and chickpeas seasoned with coconut curry and cilantro. It reminded me of something my mom used to make when I was a kid, but waaaay better (sorry mom). It really felt like a home cooked meal. LOVED this dish.
In addition, I tried the macaroni and cheese. It was made with an eggplant base, and was difficult to tell that it was vegan at all.
Finally, the ice cream sandwich. We all agreed that this was outrageously good – the cookie was a toasted chewy chocolate, with rich coconut ice cream. Coming back again next week!

Best restaurant in town, who cares, I said it!
So cheap, so good. Worth the inevitably long wait for the food.

The food here is amazing! So fresh and delicious. The ambiance could use a little help but who cares when your eating heaven.

I was pretty excited when my friend Froggy Dan suggested this spot for lunch — it came up in a search and looked interesting. first — this has to be one of the cleanest little lunch spots I’ve ever visited! It’s very tidy and bright and well decorated — very homey. My friend and I enjoyed our sandwiches so much — and fries were excellent.

We’ve been looking into this place for a while now. Tonight we finally gave it a go and I am so happy we did! I have been a vegetarian (well 90% vegetarian, 10% pescatarian) for going on 6 years now. I’ve had my fair share of vegan food from restaurants. I have to say that this is by far one of the best (if not the best) vegan restaurants I’ve been to. It was honestly a struggle to decide on what to order because it all sounded so good. This is a good thing for a vegetarian as it never happens in «normal» restaurants when we are limited to 1 – 2 items if we are luck. We got the pickle plate and devoured it. I am probably the biggest pickle fan that ever lived, so I was in heaven. You can’t beat a really good homemade pickle. The pickled veggies were equally as good. I got the vegan reuban which was tempeh, housemade sauerkraut, caramelized onions, and thousand island. It was amazing. Tied the veggie reuben I always get at a Jewish deli in Connecticut, which is saying a lot. The boyfriend (not a vegetarian) go the meat plate which changes daily. Today is was brisket. He loved it. He was amazed that it was seriously so delicious especially since it was made a vegan food joint. The fries were also yummy and their hot sauce was literally killer hot (but in that way that you keep going back for more until you can’t feel your lips). The Sneaky Pickle also has an outdoor seating area which is nice. I also like that a good amount of the menu changes often. That means fresh ingredients which makes me very happy.
I can’t wait to go back and try everything on the menu.

I absolutely adore this place! Located in Bywater, Sneaky Pickle is by far one of the best restaurants I’ve ever eaten at.
I got the opportunity to meet the owner Ben, who also happens to be the brilliant chef.
He made my friends and I the egg flatbread and it was love at first bite. I definitely suggest y’all try that!
Not only does this restaurant serve vegan and vegetarian food but it also has some meat options.
I also love the interior, it’s filled with local artists’ work and it’s very homey!
Love this place, I suggest anyone local or visiting to eat here. I guarantee you won’t be disappointed.
PS — if y’all love chocolate chip cookies, make sure you buy their vegan one!

I came here because a local friend recommended it and it’s walking distance from my AirBnB. I ordered the house made pickle sampler, and the buffalo tofu salad. The pickle sampler consisted of kombucha, some kind of radish, and peppers that each had a unique and distinct flavor. The buffalo tofu salad had a very creamy dressing and was hearty enough to have as a meal. Eating here was a major treat after several days of eating more traditional, less healthy NOLA fare. The vegan chocolate chip cookie had a delicious brown sugar, almost cinnamon flavor and a nice crumbly quality to it. I thought it was terrific food and the staff were also extremely friendly. Would come here again absolutely.

the sneaky sneaky!
sneaky as in it’ll sneak its way to your heart! and you’ll love it all the way!
it’s got a simple menu. self service water and utensils. it’s as a friend noted, like a friend’s kitchen. you serve yourself. it’s pretty low-​key. the food is great and is very vegan and vegetarian friendly. the bowl of stuff is totally filling for this large-​portions gal. and it’s healthy. beans and rice and veggies and things. i think also avocado. what’s not to love?
i’d return!

This is a great addition to the neighborhood. The menu is creative and always has healthy options. The «breakfast» is amazing! There is good pour-​over coffee.
It seems the ingredients are fresh and probably come from the farmers market. Only critique, the kitchen is listening to different music then the house so as a costumer you’re hearing two songs at once. Pick a song and go with it please.

I love me some Sneaky Pickle! I try to stop by at least once a quarter to feed the suppressed vegan kid inside me.
They have a wide selection of vegan options along with several very tasty meat options sure to please any carnivore.
My favorites are the flat breads, vegan or «all meat» does not make a difference to me. they are all delicious! Last time I was in I had the pork leg with slaw that was finger licking good! The brisket is also amazing so order it if you see it on the menu.
My other favorites include the «bowl of food» always a hardy meal regardless of what’s in it that day.
The one that always fools me is their vegan Ruben which is so good and such a creative take on a classic known for being meaty.
The one thing that keeps me from giving this place a five full stars is that the food takes FOREVER to come out! So please, if your borderline hangry for the safety of others stay clear ;-)

If your visiting or a native to New Orleans you’ll find out it’s difficult to find vegan cuisine. This place has it all– Creative local vegan dishes at affordable prices, and a meat dish for your carnivore guests. Another great thing about Sneaky Pickle is that you feel like you’re in someone’s home, rather than being in a restaurant. With that said, the people there make it feel like a home. This is a wonderful establishment, and one of many New Orleans best kept secrets.

This place is hands down the best vegan food for your money. For once I get to leave full and not regret spending way too much money. The price for the quality can’t be beat! The staff is friendly and I will definitely be going back. I highly recommend the vegan patty, the macaroni and cheese is outstanding too!

Why wouldn’t you want to dine at an eatery that allows you to say, «I had my fill at the Sneaky Pickle»? Yum. This place is delicious, and I thank Quincy for reviewing it. Although not in the area where I was milling about during the late afternoon, in search of sandwiches and good food, this place seemed to have great reviews– so, we went.
Unless you knew about it, though, you might easily drive past it, not thinking or looking twice. There is not a parking lot, a huge crowd outside, outdoor seating, giant windows or attractive signage. Also, it’s just not located in a high foot traffic area.
Anyhow, when you walk in, you will expect to see a handful of tables of various sizes, local artwork, busy staff and patrons in conversation between bites of food. Hipster veg? Yes. Seat yourself. Order in the back. Pay with card or cash. Be patient. Wine? Beer? Coffee? Any of those are available. Food here is made to order, so sit back and enjoy the company, the artwork, the buzz of the discussions in the eatery. The staff is friendly and helpful, but they hustle about quite a bit to make sure everything is in order for your dining and drinking demands.
The food? Simple, yet delicious. They have a non-​veg option if you are worried for a companion who eschews the veg-​only lifestyle or are an omnivore choosing to eat non-​plant-​based for a meal. However, the veg options are straight up delicious and fresh. Fries? Ok. They are hand-​cut, rustic, skins-​on, sea salted and perfectly delightful. Vegan cookie? I could pass — dessert is not the forte here. The grain/​food bowl, sandwiches, flat breads, that’s the stuff. Mac n cheese — vegan? Do try. They support local businesses and keep it fresh, so yes, the salad changes regularly, but for great reason: to keep it seasonal. Forcing salads based on a concept and not fresh, local availability — eh, not such a good idea. I like this place for that reason, and many others. Rotating, seasonal menus are just the way to be.
The food is fairly priced, properly portioned and simply delicious. Go back? Yes. Haven’t been? You should go.

I eat here as often as possible and the food is FANTASTIC! A wide range of vegan options — I’ve loved every single thing I’ve tried, though I’m partial to the buffalo salad and the flatbreads.
Your meal does take a little while to arrive — this is not fast food. They don’t have their booze game on point yet. Last time I visited I saw that they had wine on the menu and asked about it — sheepish counter guy pointed to a box with a spout behind him. He was nice enough to let me try it first — and I passed because it was truly terrible! :)
And you know what? They’re still getting a five star review because the food here cannot be beat! P. S. TRY THE COOKIES TOO!

Arrived on a Sunday afternoon with a party of 4 and all ordered the daily Bowl of Food. It took about 30 minutes to arrive, and was piping hot but generally boring. I’d estimate about a half cup of vegetables to 3 cups of rice and chickpeas, which left us all with a giant bowl of rice and sauces and little appetite to continue.
On the plus side, the chocolate chip cookie was delightful. Maybe order that and go somewhere nice for lunch.

Original sexy delicious hipsters with happy sparkles really fresh unique flavors guaranteed to put a smile on your face. An experience not to be missed. Friendly happy staff wish chef Ben and co all the best.

Amazing food with vegan options!
On my first trip to New Orleans, I decided to check out Sneaky Pickle due to their menu offerings and reviews. Upon visiting and ordering dinner, I was extremely satisfied.
I went with the tempeh reuben and added french fries. Let’s just say this was one of the best meals I have ever had. Good ‘olé southern comfort food and the dish was 100% vegan! The sandwich was overflowing with caramelized onions and sauerkraut, simply delicious! The hand cut french fries were amazing, crispy, chewy inside and very flavorful.
If you’re visiting New Orleans, you should definitely check out Sneaky Pickle!

Go ahead, it is too easy.
the _​_​_​_​_​_​pickle
sticky
smelly
slimy
sketchy
sorry
sassy
sedentary
sexy
and so on. Mostly drunk, we stuck with the adjectives that make you go «eww.» The sticky pickle. The stinky pickle. The slimy pickle.
None of those things, nor sneaky was the pickle. It was quite good and mostly vegetarian (but if you order lamb, know that it is the real kind, the baaa-​baaa-​baaa kind, not «lamb»). I had the disgustingly named «bowl o food» (hey guys, here’s a menu idea: the «feed bag») and it was delicious. Grains, beans, and veggies all mixed up in a warm bowl. Slather it with sweet and spicy homemade bright orange hot sauce, and you’ve got some good eats.
We also had mac & cheese, and the beet flatbread. The flatbread is a hunk of thin bread made with beet juice, topped with nut butter texture sunflower purée, and veggies. Very filling, quite delicious, and appealing in presentation.
Inside, the sticky pickle is modest and bohemian. The website is two levels fancier than the place, so while the digs won’t impress, the food certainly will.

I’d go with 3.5 stars if I could, but alas. When I worked in the neighborhood, I went to this place pretty regularly, but now that I have to go out of my way for it, I find I’m not all that smitten. I do really like the veggie patty they make in-​house, but they seem to be sold out of it a lot of the time. So then I have to try other things, and I’m not a huge fan of the other things. The beet flatbread was pretty good but nothing special. The fries have been hit or miss — sometimes nicely crispy, sometimes soggy. I did not enjoy the tempeh sandwich, but I generally tend to avoid meat replacement type things, so maybe I should have continued doing that. It was one of those times when the leftovers sat in my fridge for a few days before I had to choose between eating them and cooking. Granted, I did eventually eat them, but only to avoid making an effort.
I’ve done the dine-​in thing and the take-​out thing here, and either way, the service has always been really slow. Even when there aren’t a lot of other customers. Usually I wouldn’t have a problem with this, but I get a short lunch break, and I can’t spend the whole thing waiting for food to be prepared.

My friend who lived around the Bywater area suggested this place.
Quirky/​homey décor when you first step in, I couldn’t help but to have a warm feeling of familiarity due to the environment.
I was surprised by the sunflowers at the table when I sat down because they were actually fresh cut! Again further contributing to the homey vibe. Charming.
Food is ordered at the counter in the back, which is accompanied by a chalkboard to your left side which shows the daily/​week menu (as I have been informed by a friend the menu changes often).
I ordered the «Bowl of Food» which that day was watermelon & coconut curry with chickpeas & rice.
Water is self serve, after you finish eating it is recommended to leave your bowls/​silverware under the designated area also at the self serve station.
«Bowl of Food» was delicious, there is also fresh homemade hot sauce at the table. The watermelon chunks actually went well with the dish, my only complaint is that I wish the curry was a bit stronger. It might just be personal preference due to my Asian background, I am more accustomed to stronger curry.
Employee behind the counter was friendly & helpful. Definitely a place to go whether you are a vegetarian or not, the food is good regardless.