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Café Reconcile - Cafe Reconcile, New Orleans, LA
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Cafe Reconcile

$30 and under
Southern

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2 people
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.

Why they're an Icon

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.

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Menu

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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

  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
Google Map for Cafe Reconcile

1631 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70113

Additional information

  • Phone number
    (504) 568-1157
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Southern, Soul food
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–2:30 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Free 2-hour secure parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
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