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Central Grocery
- Grocery
- New Orleans, LA
About this business
Best known for its Muffuletta (which has been featured on the PBS special, "Sandwiches You Will Like"), this Italian deli-grocer has been owned by the same family since it opened in 1906. For the uninitiated, this is the place to acquaint yourself with the classic Muffuletta, a massive round loaf stuffed with Italian meats, cheeses, olives, and more. Central Grocery has become more of a grocer than a deli over the years (the Muffuletta is the only sandwich you can order prepared) and offers towering shelves of imported goodi... read more
Location details
923 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA, 70116, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Tue | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Wed | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Thu | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Fri | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Sat | Closed | |
| Sun | Closed |
I like that they have organic products in here, beats the hell out of the other places because they have that option. They certainly love their customers because they have great people manning the store.
No Longer "ALL OF THAT!" – Like many things these days ... the portion and quality of the sandwich has greatly suffered ... and of course, there have been significant cost increases throughout the past 17 years that I have been going there. Yes, they used to be "THE PLACE" to get a muffuletta, hands down ... but they can't claim that noteriety any longer! One thing that is for sure and hasn't changed at all in all these years ... And that is the RUDEST staff/employees anywhere in the world. This has been consistent throughou... read more
Don't waste your money – Forget about trying to give them your money. They are rude and treat you as if they don't need your business... whether that's true or not, you should always make your customers or potential customers feel appreciated and welcome. There are plenty of other places to enjoy great food and amazing service. I can assure that they will never see another dime of my money again. I'm somewhat relieved to see that there are a number of other people who have had the same experience. What a shame... for Central... read more
Thought I'd died and gone to heaven! – I LOVED the selection of Italian coffees, pastas and cookies! And OH, the spices! Next time I'll bring an empty suitcase just for the shopping at Central Grocery!
It's famous – The muffaletta was good and the place is cute in a dirty and dingy kind of way. The guys behind the counter are some of the most unhappy looking people I've encountered in a while. What was surprising to me was that after I ordered my sandwich, I saw swastikas tattooed on the knuckles of the guy who was ringing up my order. If I hadn't been showing a guest from another country the city, I'd have canceled my order. In fact, now I regret that I let that sway me.
From the mouth of babes – And when I asked my 5 year old granddaughter what she wanted for her upcoming birthday she told me how last year she remembered having the best sandwich in the world while in New Orleans and how friendly the "sandwich man" was and how high the stools were that she sat on. She asked for me to take her back again for another sandwich. Yes, Central Grocery--introducing yet another generation of my North Carolina family to this "must do" place while in New Orleans! Thanks, guys!
I love this place!!!!!!!!!!!!!! – I only get to New Orleans about once every 5 years, and this is usually the first stop I make when I get to the French Quarter. We were there at the beginning of January and had to wait in a short line to get a muffuletta It was worth every second!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love the atmosphere in the grocery, and the guys working there always make us laugh. It just doesn't get any better or more "New Orleans" than Central Grocery for this Texan!!!! They would get 6 stars from my family if it were an ... read more
worst customer service ,don't waste your time or money! – i agree with cajun2008, the customer service here is horrible! I stopped going here years ago-you never get a hello, a welcome, a thankyou- you get nothing but unfriendly arrogant faces-and the sandwich isn't all that much to write about . i got better in my italian aunts kitchen. i can order just about any product they have in thier store online, never have to leave my house and get better ,friendlier customer service from an online food company. don't bother stoppin... read more
BIG DISSAPOINTMENT AT CENTRAL GROCERY-OUT OF MUFFALETTAS!!!!!!!! – Not the best Muffaletta, especially when you can't get one because they're out of bread!!!! What are you famous for and you can't keep bread on hand??? We were there on Saturday, December 27th and were told they were out of bread. We were all very upset and the owner had the nerve to tell my husband that "IT'S JUST A SANDWICH, DON'T KNOW WHY YOU'RE SO UPSET". He doesn't know or care how many people visit his fine city and look forward to one of his sandwiches... read more
Frequently asked questions about Central Grocery
How is Central Grocery rated?
Central Grocery has a 4.6 star rating with 4,333 reviews.
When is Central Grocery open?
Central Grocery is closed now. It will open tomorrow at 9:00 a.m.
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