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Cafe Reconcile

$30 and under

Southern

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2 people

Mar 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

Neighborhood gem
Good for business meals
Good for groups

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 35 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.9Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

New Orleans / Louisiana
Best Value
New Orleans / Louisiana
Kid-friendly
New Orleans / Louisiana
Neighborhood gem
New Orleans
Best Overall
New Orleans
Best Value
New Orleans
Kid-friendly
New Orleans
Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Cafe Reconcile offers "best authentic Creole food in town" with standout dishes like gumbo, crab cakes, and smothered turkey necks. Patrons rave about the "excellent value," "great service," and the restaurant's inspiring mission of community support. Enjoy a delightful dining experience with a purpose, featuring "mouthwatering dishes" and a "friendly staff."

35 Reviews

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Michael
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on March 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food ,great service, great parking and great atmosphere!!
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Russell
New Orleans1 review
4.0
Dined on March 6, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Fried chicken does in fact need more time to prepare but was as fresh as could be. Was at table more than forty five minutes before arrival. Partner had the chicken with onion rings and potato salad. Salad had an unusual Cajun taste that was a bit over the top. Onion rings were full-size and tasty. My mixed vegetables were good if not great. Sweet potato crumble was out of this world. Overall we most likely will not return simply because there are so many restaurants to try in NOLA.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago1 review
5.0
Dined on February 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Go and order everything. You’re supporting a great cause too.
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Lynda VIP
New Orleans68 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Best authentic Creole food in town! No matter what you order it will be delicious! And Your patronage supports a great cause.
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Kathleen VIP
New Orleans22 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I love to go on Fridays for the smothered turkey necks. I also had potato soup which was delicious.
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Sandra
Alabama3 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
A luxury restaurant meal at a fast food restaurant price! Yumm, yumm!
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Caitlin VIP
New Orleans3 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Cafe Reconcile is an incredible spot that not only serves up mouthwatering dishes but also gives back to the community, making a real local impact! We tried the Jerk chicken, salmon, collard greens, and sweet potatoes, and let me tell you, everything was absolutely fantastic! The service was top-notch as well—super friendly staff who were always ready to answer any questions. Highly recommend giving Cafe Reconcile a try!
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Anastasia VIP
Greater Boston5 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible mission, delicious food and friendly staff!
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Kelly
New Orleans1 review
5.0
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our food was great and our server even better! She checked on us regularly and was very attentive to our needs before we even asked for anything.
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Nancy
Greater Boston11 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food..great service…truly a wonderful program
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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 4.8 stars by 35 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Mar 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

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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