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Cafe Reconcile

$30 and under

Southern

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2 people

Dec 26, 2024

9:00 PM

Good for groups
Neighborhood gem
Lively

Our innovative Workforce Development Program is designed as a positive youth development space that supports the career exploration and job readiness opportunities of young people 16-24 years old. Interns earn industry credentials, explore career and educational pathways that suit their individual abilities, and experience real-world, on the job training.

Led by a skilled team of industry professionals with shared lived-experience and incorporating a cadre of community-based partners, we work to build bright futures with and alongside our young people.

Café Reconcile is a destination lunch spot for a wide cross-section of New Orleanians as well as visitors from all across the country. Focusing on the kind of “soul food” for which New Orleans is known, the restaurant has earned high praise from local and national critics.

When guests dine in the cafe, funds go directly back into our Workforce Training Program ensuring Interns and Alumni have essential supports.

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Executive chef: Chef Martha Wiggins

From the OpenTable editors: This Central City restaurant is frequently ranked among the best in New Orleans by Eater and the New York Times. New Orleanians head here for a stellar weekday lunch of soul food classics like fried catfish, shrimp po’ boys, and smothered turkey necks. Café Reconcile's mission is even more impressive: it's a nonprofit training young adults on the job for careers in the restaurant industry.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Southern, Soul food
Hours of operation
Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–2:30 pm
Phone number
(504) 568-1157
Website
http://www.cafereconcile.org/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
1631 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70113
Neighborhood
Lower Garden District
Cross street
Euterpe St.
Parking details
Free 2-hour secure parking
Public transit
Euterpe Bus Stop located outside of the restaurant
Additional
Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 19 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.9Value

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19 Reviews

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Rose Anne
Indiana
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
If you think you have to pay a fortune to enjoy NO food, you have not visited this restaurant! I wish I had been able to take half of the menu home with me. My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our meal and could not eat all of the generous portions we were served. If our travels take us to or through the Big Easy, we will make this a lunch stop for certain.
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Cody
New Orleans
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a wonderful meal with outstanding service!
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Malcolm
New Orleans
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on December 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful experience. Food was outstanding. Crab cakes, crispy turkey necks, sweet potato crumble, cornbread, chili glazed salmon, blackened catfish, smothered chicken, sautéed vegetables, collard greens. Service was spot on. We were pleased to discover that a few alcoholic drinks are offered in addition to beer and wine. Large dining room is airy and attractive. There is a small parking lot behind the restaurant, but other parking available near by. Staff very welcoming. Excellent value. Will definitely return.
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Erin
New Orleans
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food, service and staff for an amazing cause. Don’t miss this great place.
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Djuana
VIP
New Orleans
113 reviews
5.0
113 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Delicious homey, New Orleans cuisine, in a lively setting! The restaurant has a workforce development focus which serves the community .
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Kimberlyn
New Orleans
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was succulent and finger licking good. The service was great and the drinks were very strong.
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Kim
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
We chose to spend our 15th wedding anniversary at Cafe Reconcile: to celebrate our life together and the great values that this restaurant cultivates. The servers, staff, chefs, waiters staff and managers treat all persons with respect. This is not just a charity: it affirms all people involved. And, the food is excellent: noteworthy to be compared to all New Orleans cuisine! We will dine here again and bring friends and family with us.
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Tsachi
Israel
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, very reasonable prices and good service
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Betty
New Orleans
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a good experience . Food is consistently good.
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Leo
VIP
Washington DC
111 reviews
4.0
111 reviews
Dined on October 1, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
These young people are putting out top notch food in a lovely space. They deserve the support of locals and visitors alike. Well done!
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FAQs

Cafe Reconcile offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (504) 568-1157.

Cafe Reconcile is rated 4.9 stars by 19 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 26, 2024

9:00 PM

Order delivery or takeout

1631 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70113

Additional information

Cross street
Euterpe St.
Neighborhood
Lower Garden District
Hours of operation
Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–2:30 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Southern, Soul food
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Free 2-hour secure parking
Public transit
Euterpe Bus Stop located outside of the restaurant
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.cafereconcile.org/
Phone number
(504) 568-1157

Cafe Reconcile

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