Alma Café

4.7

76 Reviews

$30 and under

Spanish

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 20 times today

Great for brunch
Neighborhood gem
Charming

Owner and Executive Chef Melissa Araujo is a 2024 James Beard Foundation Best Chef Southeast Semifinalist. Alma is an award winning Honduran restaurant located in the historic New Orleans Bywater, just outside the French Quarter.

Alma means soul in Spanish. The menu showcases Chef Melissa Araujo's Honduran heritage and takes each guest on a journey through food and culture. The Soul has many stories to tell; Alma's tale is shared through it's dining experience. From Pollo Chuco, to Bloody Mary's and avocado toast, Alma offers an extensive array of dishes focusing on Honduran Food.

Chef Araujo’s Father was Born in La Ceiba, Honduras and her memories of her childhood are centered around this particular view of the city. The mountains in the back, the ocean, the cool air in my face, my best memories were made in this city. Alma has given me the opportunity to recreate these memories and share them with our guests.

Reservations available Monday- Thursday, Waitlist only on Weekends.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Spanish, Latin / Spanish, Latin American
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 8:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Daily 8:00 am–3:00 pm Brunch Daily 8:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Fri 5:00 pm–9:45 pm
Phone number
(504) 381-5877
Website
http://www.eatalmanola.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Melissa Araujo

Location
800 Louisa St, New Orleans, LA 70117-6737
Neighborhood
Bywater
Cross street
Dauphine St.
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 76 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

New Orleans / Louisiana
Best Value
New Orleans / Louisiana
Great for brunch
New Orleans
Best Overall
New Orleans
Best Value
New Orleans
Great for brunch

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Alma Café in New Orleans is a delightful culinary gem offering "fantastic" food and impeccable service. Guests praise the "amazing" flavors and vibrant atmosphere, making it a favorite brunch spot. The café's unique Honduran dishes and expertly crafted menu keep diners returning. Reservations are recommended for this popular breakfast and brunch destination.

76 Reviews

J
Julie
Baton Rouge
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food. So many things on the menu to try. Definitely worth the trip out from the Quarter.
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Shanda
New Orleans
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I enjoyed the creamy coconut margarita (mocktail) and the Alma breakfast that consisted of eggs, refried beans, avocado, and sweet plantains. I added chorizo. Everything was lovely.
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Lada
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was not just amazing, but outstanding! Chef Melissa Araujo is the best chef! Service was excellent. The cafe is so unique and welcoming. The Alma breakfast and the blueberry pancakes were delicious!
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Flor
New Orleans
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was great and all the food we ordered was delicious.
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Nicholas
VIP
Central Coast
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Enjoyed chatting with our neighbors and the cocktail was wonderful
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Hillery
New Orleans
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Alma is an exceptional dining experience. The food truly has soul and never disappoints! Highly recommend!
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Bryan
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Actual Honduran gem in the Bywater. Plenty of outdoors seating on a warm November day. Unique food (adult French toast, Honduran enchilada) was an absolute joy.
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Becky
New Orleans
8 reviews
3.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
The host was so rude, we had reservations arrived five minutes early. The restaurant was about 2/3 full, she told us to follow her which we did. She started walking toward the black where there were many open tables. She stopped and pointed back to the first table by door and said sit there. She repeatedly stood in the doorway talking with other employees letting the cold air blow in on us. The service was so slow, I took about 20-30 minutes to get our drinks. The food was amazingly, truly delicious. When the drinks were empty, our food plates go removed, but no check and no sign of our waitress. So we actually had to go to the back of restaurant and hunt her down. The back of the house knows what they are doing but the front of the house needs some training. I live in Nola and love to dine without the rush but there is the difference between space and ignoring, and that is what makes a good meal fabulous.
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Marie
New Orleans
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything is amazing. Never a bad meal. A gem hidden in a neighborhood.
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jennifer
New Orleans
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing experience and food every time I visit Alma. I’m obsessed!
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FAQs

Alma Café offers delivery in partnership with Chow Now. Alma Café also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (504) 381-5877.

Alma Café is rated 4.7 stars by 76 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 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 20 times today

Order delivery or takeout

800 Louisa St, New Orleans, LA 70117-6737

Additional information

Cross street
Dauphine St.
Neighborhood
Bywater
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 8:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Daily 8:00 am–3:00 pm Brunch Daily 8:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Fri 5:00 pm–9:45 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Spanish, Latin / Spanish, Latin American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Melissa Araujo
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.eatalmanola.com/
Phone number
(504) 381-5877

Alma Café

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What 76 people are saying

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FAQs

Does Alma Café offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

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Make a reservation

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