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Central Grocery

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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

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923 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA, 70116, United States

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WeekdayScheduleStatus
Mon9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tue9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wed9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thu9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Fri9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
SatClosed
SunClosed
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javergel 
18 years ago

Save your money! Go some place else! – As a local New Orleans resident, this was once a great place to grab a bite to eat, but it has forgotten that it's the locals that made it famous. This place has replaced the high quality foods it once used with boiled ham, swiss cheese, and stale bread. The olive salad isn't the old recipe, but a cheaper one. They have cut corners every which way and rasied prices to boot! 

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jaymaygm 
18 years ago

"The" Muffuletta Shrine! – Do not visit NO, without going to Central Grocery. I don't know how many years it has existed, but it is the home of the Mufuletta. Philly has the CheeseSteak, Memphis, the BBQ, but the Muffuletta rules here. We just usually get a half, and waddle back to our hotel for an afternoon nap. The store has a very large selection of gourmet goodies to take back to your hometown. Always crowded, and fun. Love it! 

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18 years ago

best muffulettas – Best muffulettas in the country, if your in NO you have to go by this historical location. Be open and try everthing on the menu. 

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18 years ago

Great Sandwich – Best Muffaleta anywhere. Too much to eat you will take it home. Not a great ambience but good food. 

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18 years ago

#1 sandwich – Haven't been to NOLA since 2004 but the last week or so I've had the sandwich in my daydreams consistantly, I think next weekend will do the trick. My three favorites are C G in Nawlins, Chubbys BBq in Hayti MO. and mariasseafood in Ft, Myers Fl. 

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18 years ago

In the heart of New Orleans Central groceries is a small grocery store locate in the French Quarter. They make the original Muffalatta. A muffalatta is a sandwich made of cold cuts, italian bread and a very unique olive salad. This is the cities best Muffaletta. My Mother in law tried it when she came to visit us and had to take some home with her. Our relatives in Central America loved it. 

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dxcinderella 
18 years ago

BEST MUFFELATTAS IN N.O. (taylor30350 is WRONG!) – Central grocery has wonderful mufellattas and AWESOME olive salad. These mufellattas MUST be the best, because they are the ORIGINAL!!!! Don't trust negative reviews, they are only from people who don't know what a mufellatta should actually taste like!!! (And, trust me, they can't be from N.O. either!!!) 

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1nolagirl 
19 years ago

#1 muffaletta – the absolute best place for muffalettas. great cultural spot, a true new orleanian place-loaded with good italian eats! 

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huskyduck 
20 years ago

Good Muffuleta – This is the most well known muffuleta place in NOLA. It may not be the best, but it is a good place for the novice to try this delicious Italian sandwich. Eat your sandwich in the store or take it to go. They will keep very well for a fairly long period of time so they are an excellent idea for a take along treat when you leave NOLA. 

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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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