St. Roch Market

Our tour guide brought us here and I was soooo excited as it was on my «check out» list for NOLA.
A variety of vendors selling sandwiches, coffee, pastries, oysters, mufulettas. Oh and there’s a bar too!
We ended up having, hands down, the best and the freshest oysters I’ve ever tasted. Just wow! We also had a freshly made muffuletta which was pretty darn tasty as well. I hit up the bar and had their «I cantaloupe even» drink, which was a cantaloupe margarita made with fresh fruit, which was the right amount of refreshing on a steamy hot southern day.
The market is spacious, air conditioned, the bathrooms are nice and clean (women’s anyway). The staff is also super friendly.
I’m so happy we stopped here. I NEED those oysters in my life.

Top 5 reasons I give St. Roch Market 5 Stars
1. More than 8 places to eat — in one spot — you can get something from everyone
2. So many gluten free options
3. A great Oyster happy hour
4. Some of the friendliest staff I’ve experienced in the city
5. I can leave with local groceries
So much more to say — but really go check it out for yourself.

Ugggggghhhhhh. I hate that I (sort of) like this place. I do. But here’s how I see it: many of the businesses here are minority-​owned operations that are focused on creating a better world by making people-​focused, ethical work environments and delicious food. I don’t love some of the bougie venders (like those chicken dudes? What is their deal?), but I do love supporting small venders who are finding wider markets for their amazing food.
I also know some of the story behind renovating the market, and it started with good intentions. It did. But somewhere along the way, it was easy to make this another expensive food option rather than a neighborhood market. The hopes and dreams of the original planners were not fully realized, but they did realize part of their vision: renovating something that was completely non-​functional.
I’m glad that small businesses have a launching point in the food hall that is the St. Roch Market. I’m glad that several businesses have moved up and out into their own spaces, creating more jobs. I’m glad that the food here doesn’t suck. But damn, I wish the St. Roch Market was actually, you know, a market. I wish it was an option that matched the neighborhood. I wish this wasn’t a place where I visit to deliver artisan goods that I know cost more than the neighborhood cares to support but the rest of the city will gladly purchase. And I certainly wish that someone had done SOMETHING about the echo chamber that any good architect would know would happen. Please.
See reviews of individual venders for more info about the food.
Accessibility notes: doors open out. Doors are heavy and have high knobs/​handles. Can get loud at peak hours. Brightly lit. No Braille menu or signage. Medium counters.

This place is really great. I have to admit, I did laugh at some of the other Unilocal reviews at how ironic this place is — a glorified market right in the middle of an area of run down houses, abandoned buildings… basically the epitome of gentrification. With that aside, this place is fantastic and there isn’t really anything to say negatively about it.
It’s not really a ‘market.’ As others have coined it, it’s a giant food hall. Complete with 13 vendors, great seating, and a fantastic patio, this place encompasses the culture diversity of NOLA food. I loved the variety you can find here — from Cajun poboys, seafood, a coffee bar, Haitian food, a breakfast vendor, sweets, and even a badass full-​bar. Although they’re not a ‘market,’ they do have a small market vendor in the front of the building with a small amount of produce & other grocery goods to purchase. This place could really suit anyone’s tastes. We came through a few times at our stay in New Orleans, and everything we had was great. Some of the food can be on the pricier end, but there’s also some cheaper items for a quick lunch or breakfast.
The market itself is just gorgeous. I know this place has tons of history, so I think it’s quite amazing how it looks for how long it’s been around and the devastation it faced during Katrina. It’s bright, airy, huge ceilings, and gorgeous pillars. I love how they’ve turned this place into something so beautiful. There’s plenty of seating, indoors & out. I also saw a bunch of people working here, so it’s a great spot to sit along or with a group for lunch/​dinner.
Although everything is café style (order, pay, & they call your name out), they do have table service to come around & pick up plates, utensils, and clean tables. They are all so very quick & extremely kind to keep the place pristine. We also came on a Sunday morning & they had some live music playing during brunch hour. It was delightful! A huge perk is that they also have a parking lot & adequate street parking along the building, which is a great change of pace from many of the touristic spots throughout the city that lack parking.
All in all, a fantastic spot. Must visit!

Beautiful, naturally lit, and tasty. Definitely try the elote. It’s delicious. But, there’s a little bit of everything so take a stroll through before you settle in.
I love any place you can meet up with girlfriends or get cozy with your boo, and this fits the bill. :)

Because it took me SO LONG to check this place out, and because I am now well on my way to being a mega-​fan, I thought it only appropriate to make review #1400 St. Roch Market.
Let me just start by saying I knew nothing of the old St. Roch Market and that disappoints me, because I know that before Katrina it was considered a New Orleans institution where locals could go and buy produce and food at an affordable price. With that said, I have to say that I love the new incarnation of the market.
I like that parking is fairly simple– the first time I was here I scored a spot right next to the building with no hassle and the second time I parked in the lot, which is a nice size and has plenty of space and is located on the right side of the building. The market itself is a delight: they have fresh produce, smoothies, desserts, coffee, sandwiches, crepes, and even a bar. They are open early, so you can come for breakfast or just stop in and grab your lunch to go. The first time I was here I treated myself to iced coffee at Coast Roast and a taco salad at La Mezcla. The second time I was here I got another iced coffee and a yummy sandwich at Dirty Dishes. And if you are really feeling wild, you can mix and match different food from different places in the market.
All of the proprietors here are local, so when you spend your money here, you are spending it on local businesses. The staff is quick about getting plates and utensils out of your way when you are finished and the space itself is beyond clean and very well maintained. One suggestion: if you are planning to eat lunch here on a weekend, go a little earlier or later because it gets really packed around noon and it can be hard to find a place to sit. On my second visit I went to lunch at 12:30, on a weekday, and it wasn’t packed at all. There is even seating outside, for those nice days when it isn’t too hot.
Although I don’t live in the area, I do think that this is a good addition to the neighborhood. I know that some people have called it «overpriced», but I didn’t find that at all. Sure, I’m not going to spend $ 9 on lunch every single day, but every now and then it’s nice to treat yourself. I am definitely going to make St. Roch Market a habit.

I’m glad we found this market while visiting New Orleans. It’s a really great place to stop for food with lots of different food varieties with a wonderful atmosphere

Can’t figure out where to take your group to go for a meal anytime of the day? Head over to St. Roch Market where there is something for everyone. There is a small parking lot across the street, next to the bank or street parking. The neighborhood can look somewhat sketchy so just be cautious of your surroundings. You can dine indoors which is spacious, open, inviting & naturally lit or outdoors on the front/​back patio areas. Imagine St. Roch Market as hipster cafeteria style dining, but for adults!
St. Roch Market is more of a one-​stop dining hall than it is a market. The front of the market has a small section with fresh produce and locally-​made products. There are about a dozen food vendors inside St. Roch. I recommend walking around to see the different food fares or daily specials being offered. The overall theme here is casual Southern food fare. You order at the counter and then either pick up your food there or the vendor will bring it to you. Complimentary water is available in the back area. On an empty stomach, it can be overwhelming because you’ll be wanting to eat everything in your field of vision!
Coast Roast Coffee: grab some potently delicious iced coffee to re-​energize yourself!
Juice NOLA: fresh cold-​pressed juices to jumpstart your morning!
The Mayhaw: Get bougie & boozy– sip on craft cocktails, local beer & wine!
Elysian Seafood’s Oyster Bar: freshly shucked oysters & marinated crab claws
Dirty Dishes: sweet & savory crepes because everyone needs crepes in their lives; get the Munch Crêpe & you will experience a very satisfying food coma with BBQ pulled pork, smoked Gouda & crawfish mac!!! Remember that sharing is caring :)
T2 Streetfood: new Vietnamese food vendor; feast on phở & baos; I really liked the super flavor-​packed pork belly bao– get it!!!
Fritai: new Haitian food vendor; try the mofongo
Bittersweet Confections: indulge in deserts galore– French macarons, petit fours, cupcakes, and all sorts of baked goodies; I enjoyed the decadent & not overly sweet s’mores pyramid & chocolate mousse dome
Go visit this new addition to the NOLA food scene and you’ll be coming back for more. They have live music on Sundays and some week nights (Tues & Fri) so it gets pretty fun and lively. You’ll also be supporting local businesses– goooo local woohoo!!! Ready, set… EAT!

Absolutely love this place, both for breakfast and dinner.
So many great vendors with different cuisines.
The people here are lovely, everyone is nice and friendly.
There’s a lot of seating indoors as well as outdoors. Happy hour every day with great drinks and food items.
And they have fantastic live music, make sure to check out their calendar.

Like several fellow reviewers, I have mixed feelings about St. Roch Market.
First, as you have probably ascertained, the location is odd. Not being a New Orleans native and having absolutely zero knowledge of this neighborhood, I drove by thinking, «Where the hell are we? Did we take a wrong turn? Holy s***, THAT’S the place?!» Amongst a collection of homes that are falling apart donned with graffiti tags sits this gem of a building, surrounded by luxury vehicles owned by the affluent patrons sipping fine wines on the gorgeously lit outdoor patios. The gentrification here is not just obvious, it’s gaudy.
As it was a weekday during the happy hour time of day, we ended up parked about half a block away in front of some shambly house. I felt I was partaking in a walk of shame as my husband and I wandered past a couple who was arguing about paying a bill to join the craft beer buzzed crowd enjoying the back patio. I felt like an overprivileged yuppie joining her overprivileged yuppie friends.
As stated several times in previous reviews, it is not much of a market. Granted, the first few square feet of the establishment offers a small selection of produce and pantry goods, but not enough to warrant the term «market.» It’s a glorified food court, or a truckless food truck round up, hubby calls it a «food hall.» Terminology aside, it’s a cool and hip place to be.
The interior is trendy as hell and looks like it’s been plucked out of West Hollywood. The white walls and tall ceilings created a feeling a cleanliness and grandeur.
Having been out and about for the day in our casual warm day clothes, we felt slightly out of place amongst the business casual and date night attire, but we only got stank eye from the super yuppies.
Each side of the building hosted stall after stall of local grinds, from decadent pastries and juice to Mexican and hearty seafood favorites. The people preparing the food were hardcore serious about the art they were serving, which I always have a deep appreciation for witnessing. Too bad most of the yuppies were only eating salads. I know salads are art too and the ones at the market were gorgeous, but c’mon… salad.
Hands down, the most popular stop was the bar, offering a large variety of mixed cocktails, beers, and wines.
Hubby and I opted to share a fancy «two crooks» grilled cheese sandwich from Dirty Dishes which we both found to be way too sweet. Oops. Next time I’ll try one of their more savory heavy-​hitters that people gush about.
I was given a sample of crawfish poutine by the lovely gentleman at King Creole. It was pretty good, but one bite was plenty and feel I didn’t have the stomach real estate available for a full go of it.
My favorite was easily the beef phở from T2 Streetfood. I haven’t had phở that good since Westminster, CA. The fresh onions and herbs and thinly sliced beef were perfectly tender atop the light and luscious broth. The noodles had the perfect texture.
Looking at the menus, the price points seemed pretty spot on for the context. However, the portion sizes were quite more generous than anticipated, so I am very happy with the prices. Very fair.
So. Despite the awkwardness of being a sore thumb in down and out location, the offerings at St. Roch Market has made it to my short list and will be frequented often because I cannot resist such magnificent phở, and I really want to try the chicken & Haitian food stalls.

Don’t blink or you’ll miss this treasurer. As soon as you walk in you’re guaranteed to want to stay. St. Roch is a fascinating little place. It’s like having a bunch of little food trucks lined up, but they’re permanent. Each shop has its own little uniqueness to it. The music inside fits perfectly with the busy atmosphere.
If you’re looking for fancy dining you may want to steer clear. If you want good food with lots of variety, come on down.

What’s not to love about this super adorable «market»? Trendy, chic, delightful. Don’t expect to buy fresh farm produce or baked goods. Do expect a variety of excellent dining options! A little something for everyone. Open and airy atmosphere. Great natural lighting. It’s really an ideal place to camp out at a booth for hours; start at brunch, transition to happy hour and then stay all night!
My only complaint is the lack of tables! It’s so busy during the weekend that it’s near impossible to find a place to sit down and eat! The patio is nice but there’s zero shade coverage. An investment in some umbrellas would go a long way.

Adorable, eclectic, hipster market that was not what I would expect from the outside. All the people I saw outside seemed to just be sipping on coffee, so it seemed like a market with a coffee bar. Boy was I wrong, and quite happily so!
This is a lovely gathering of about a dozen businesses focused on local food and beverages. The approach seems to have the eat and support local theme, which I wholeheartedly appreciate.
They say it gets busy, as I noticed the minutes passing by started to bring in more and more people– more than were leaving. Most people arrived here by car or foot; parking on the street or in the lot is easier the earlier you arrive on the weekend.
The tables are bussed by market workers. There is silverware and water in the back. The restrooms are nicer than any market I have frequented.
The place is alive and energetic with so much happening. It’s all about the food and drink– it is a great choice for a bunch of folks with various food interests. Everyone will be happy!

Definitely like St. Roch Market. It is conveniently located off of St. Claude with parking on the side and across the side street. Seating is kind of limited. There are tables in the front but the best are the secret picnic tables that are rarely occupied in the back. So while everyone is jockeying for a table outside in the front or inside where it is full of people, just get your food and drinks, and sneak out the back.
In terms of food selection, you can’t go wrong. To me, I see it as a one stop indoor food truck smörgåsbord. Bring your appetite because you will not be able to see all of this food and decide on one thing. I had «The Munch» from Dirty Dishes Crepes and Stuff (crêpe with mac n cheese, smoked pulled pork, colby jack cheese, topped with a root beer bbq sauce), then I enjoyed the «Shaved Brussel Sprouts Salad» from The PDR NOLA. This salad was very light and refreshing with shaved brussel sprouts, goat cheese, apples, smoked beets, and a citrus vinaigrette. Oh! One tip, The PDR NOLA has a chicken sandwich there that looks like a beast. I mean this thing is a huge fried boneless chicken breast served cold with melted sharp cheddar, bacon, house made pickles, and a garlic aioli. If I hadn’t eat the crêpe and salad already, I would have gotten the sandwich.
I would tell you what my wife got but she scarfed it down really fast, so it was obviously good. I think it was a cajun style cuban sandwich. She’s a professional chef, so if she says it was good, I’ll believe her. The only downside is that the food is kind of limited if you have kids with you that aren’t adventurous eaters. We got some chicken wings for my son at the Korean place without the sauce, but besides that it is limited to cookies for the kids or maybe a sweet crêpe?
There are local produce and products such as chips, salsa, honey, etc. As well as Juice NOLA that specializes in fresh cold pressed juices.
It is very hipster like, you’ll get the vibe upon entering. Usually some cool live music playing. I will definitely be returning here on a regular basis and bringing friends and family when they come in to town.

We found this place on the last day in NOLA by chance, and it did not disappoint. We showed up mid-​afternoon for a late lunch, and had a few seating options, plenty of dining options, and even a booze option. We opted to sit at a counter, and tried a few different things; they were ALL delicious! What a neat place you guys have here.
I could see how it might get crowded (though we did not experience this ourselves), so I’d come with tempered expectations, but they did have a very nice looking patio that was practically empty when we were there. I’ll bet that’s quite pleasant on a nice day. Anyway, if you’re in the market (no pun intended, haha) for a delicious meal with a variety of choices (literally something there for everyone) in a very casual setting, this is the place for you. If you are a tourist (as we were) this is a great find, and I’d highly recommend coming here for some raw oysters.

I have a lot of mixed feelings about this place. It clearly doesn’t belong here, this isn’t for the people who live in the area, this was built to attract affluent white people and «revitalize» the folks who do live here right out of their homes. I’ve also heard it was developed in part from misappropriated Katrina relief funds– I’d be interested to know if there’s any truth to that. I was staying three blocks north of St. Claude and definitely kept my wits about me while walking around. The moment I came up on this place I literally stopped in my tracks. What was it DOING here? All these, ahem, hipsters were sitting out front. Observe them in their natural habitat.
For those from NYC, it’s like the idea of Essex Street Market meeting the controversy of the High Line. And it felt like it belonged in NYC. Juicers and kale, ample sunshine and bright white paint, and prices that seemed completely normal to me because I ain’t even from here.
But from what I’ve read and been told, the vendors who operate out of the market are all locals. And their stuff is good. Really good. The gumbo has done nothing wrong, don’t get mad at the gumbo– get mad at the packaging it’s coming in.
Dirty Dishes and King Creole were my two favorite vendors. Dirty makes phenomenal mac n cheeses, King does a sinful duck gumbo, and both work decadent magic when you combine them together. I also loved The Curious Oyster Co’s blueberry lemonade.
Service from everyone is friendly. You get real plates and silverware and then leave them at your table when you’re done– people come around and clear them away for you. There’s free water in the back.
They sell a small amount of produce, homemade kimchi (I will say nothing more about that), local sauces, condiments, and other food items.
So in short, I loved what they were offering and would have given them 5 stars if they had set up shop elsewhere. I just can’t shake the feeling that this is a terrible thing, the first foothold of gentrification for the neighborhood in a city that’s already been hit hard by it.

Spoiler alert: St Roch is even less a «market» than Central Grocery is. If you’re looking for a market, go to Rouse’s on Baronne. If you’re after great food and drink from a variety of local vendors, with a chic urban vibe, you’re at the right place! The Mexican food is the best in town. The oyster bar is awesome. The coffee vendor puts out some quality drinks, and speaking of drinks, the bartenders in the back left corner know what they’re doing!
It can get pretty noisy during peak hours, so if you’d like to converse with your dining partners, consider a table outside.

Reviews mentioning that it feels out of place, etc are true. The clientele doesn’t fit the neighborhood (yet?). I avoided it for a while, but then decided you gotta try something before you hate on it.
Firstly, it’s no joke that the Katrina money that went to this place was misappropriated and some sketchy ish went down (read the article in Antigravity if ya wanna know more), but a lot of the vendors have roots in the pop up scene and live nearby, so it’s hard to hate on the place overall. It’s a product of a messed up system that didn’t rebuild neighborhoods the way it should have.
Anyway on to the food. I had some damn good Korean wings. I also had a nice old fashioned. I was there for happy hour so the prices didn’t seem as outrageous. We also got the dozen oysters for $ 12 at curious oyster. Your average gulf oysters (which I love). Overpriced for happy hour if you compare to superior seafood or Luke, but those aren’t close to me. I’m willing to spend $ 4 to avoid the CBD, tbh.
I disagree with the reviews claiming sterility in the décor. The marble counters and tile feel very old New Orleans to me (similar to Casamentos); it could be the clientele that ruins it. Or just what they’re selling. There needs to be more raw produce and supplies. And then maybe more people who live in the neighborhood will stop in? It’s a mixed bag here.

I love St. Roch Market! It’s one of my favorite places to go on my lunch break. I have brought many of my friends to it and whenever they ask me to describe it I go with «an adult cafeteria». I think that it is fitting because the way that the market is setup it reminds me how a cafeteria at a university or hospital would be.
The difference is that the food is outstanding and the décor is very bright and welcoming. When you walk in you are greeted by the St. Rock Forage Market where they sell local produce and grocery items. I have come to find out that many of the restaurants inside die produce from the forage market.
It’s a bit overwhelming the first time you walk in to St. Roch. On both sides of you are rows of restaurants lined against the walls and menus hanging on the walls above each place. I recommend doing a lap at first and checking out all of the menus, and specials, that there are on the particular day you visit (there’s free water in the back right side of the market).
I’ll briefly get into two of the places that I have eaten in St. Roch.
The 3^rd place on the right side of the market when you first walk in is a place named PDR. I would describe their food and Southern and «homely». You don’t have to worry about going home hungry eating here. I have had the brisket and the short ribs and they were both divine. Their green (and I don’t even like greens) are something that you could pair with any meat and it would elevate the dish. I could talk for three more paragraphs but I’ll let you try it yourself.
Directly across from The PDR is a place called Elysian Seafood. Their seafood is always very fresh and they offer a nice light plate that works well for lunch break or a light meal. They always offer a very nice plate of food but depending on what you order it can be a small plate for the price.
The first place you pass on the right side when you walk in is a dessert place. The cookies are phenomenal! They are huge but since they are so fluffy you don’t feel like you are hurting yourself to eat it. The pecan bread pudding is also very good, and it’s a good idea to share.
I recommend everyone go a few times and try multiple places.

This place is cool! I know a few people are complaining that it’s a little uppity for the area but honestly, get over it. It’s a cool respite from the sun on a hot summer day. Also, the staff are friendly and helpful. And above all, the food is great!
The market is made up of about 13 vendors including a bar in the back and a very small farmer’s market of local produce. I had the Louisiana Crab Cake form Elysian Seafood and it was great! That scallion cream was amazing! However, my favorite item I tried was the Dirty Cheesecake crepes from Dirty Dishes. Fresh strawberries, graham crackers, and cheese cake filling… I was in heaven. After filling up, my friend and I enjoyed a few drinks at the bar in the back. It was a good way to spend a Saturday morning. Not too crowded either. We were also treated to some live music from an accordion player.
The place is clean with helpful staff cleaning up dishes and offering to fill your water. Tip: There’s free iced water in the back so there’s no need to buy a bottle from one of the vendors!
I can’t wait to go back and try some more food!