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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 |
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.
This is the BEST muffalatta sandwich I have ever eaten. The olive salad is EXCELLENT! The store is small, so I chose to go and sit in the park and eat. However, the store smells wonderful. I wanted to have some olive salad shipped to me, but it is expensive to do so, in my opinion, and I don't know that I could eat up 4 jars before it went bad. Wish I could just order 1 jar at a time. This is a favorite stop for us when in New Orleans.
The best Muffalatta!! This is my favorite Muffalatta shop! This place is a New Orleans tradition. Stop by and get one of these big Italian (Muffalatta) sandwiches or pick up a jar of their famous olive relish! It is to die for!!!!!
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
Worst Customer Service – I'm a local customer who has never seen anyone at this business give any type of great customer service. I have never seen any of the owners and staff that work there ever smile while assiting customers. They never say hello or "Thank You" for your business. Yes, the muffalettas are good, but please appear to be happy about the product your are selling. I just wish they treated thier customers with a warm and gracious greeting and a little "Thank You" when you complete your transaction. I have never ... read more
Original and Best Mufellatta – Absolutely the best Mufellattas in the world. They invented them, so how on earth could they be wrong? The person writing about cheap ingredients and saving money is way off base. One couldn't be more insanely ignorant about a classic culinary creation.
Frequently asked questions about Central Grocery
How is Central Grocery rated?
Central Grocery has a 4.6 star rating with 4,154 reviews.
When is Central Grocery open?
Central Grocery is closed now. It will open tomorrow at 9:00 a.m.
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