Meals From the Heart Cafe

The crab cake po boy was excellent. I think they were made from tofu but I couldn’t tell. Everything went well together. I also got beignets which were good but a little too oily. Take them to go, they’re better at room temp than freshly fried, and yes I know that’s blasphemy but in this case it was true.

Vegan beignets!! And they rip! Only place we saw that we could get these famous lil cajun doughnuts. The vegan gumbo and spicy “sausage” po boy were also excellent and it’s right in the French Market so great vibes and people watching

I tried the Vegan beignets and they were amazing. I highly recommend checking them out. You’d never guess they were vegan. So delicious.

Loved the various gluten-free options at this restaurant. I went with the po-boy Philly style sandwich and it was awesome! I also enjoyed a hurricane drink which was great, too.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Long time, especially considering that it is street food. Not great jambalaya , better the little crab boy

The menus displayed in this Google search are not even close to the offerings they actually have. It's very minimal.

I loved that they had many vegan options. I had the "crabcakes" and beignets. Both were tasty. Service a bit slow when its crowded on weekend. Updated from previous review on 2025-10-17

My first time in New Orleans and this was the first place I visited for the vegan beignets. Very fresh and tasty. I recommend this place for vegan beignets.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 3

One of the only spots in New Orleans where you can get vegan beignets! So it’s a must-try if you want the true New Orleans experience! They’re perfectly fried balls of dough… so what’s not to love? A fun, tasty stop while exploring the French Market.

Vegan beignets!!!!! They were delicious - must try for vegans in NOLA.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This place is AMAZING and PERFECT for celiacs. They have lots of gluten free options, including gluten free beignets! The staff is super nice and knowledgeable. I could happily eat here every day for every meal during my trip. I had red beans and rice, jambalaya, crab cake sliders and of course the beignets - ALL gluten free!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Some of the best vegan food I've ever had. I got the sweet potatoes, sweet heat cauliflower, red beans and rice, and bread pudding for dessert. It was all fantastic, but the red beans and rice were the star of the show. I was in vegan heaven! The staff were also very friendly, and the food was reasonably priced.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Small crab cake for 20 dollars with tip. Delicious but not filling and too pricey.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 5

Service: 3

I was so excited to find New Orleans food that was vegan! I ordered the vegan Po Boy & it was amazing. My husband ordered the regular one & also loved his. We actually had to go up & ask which one was vegan since they both looked so similar. We got vegan beignets that were life changing. I wish we lived closer so I could eat here all the time!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Gorgeous vegan beignets and just the right portion size.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5