Parkway Bakery & Tavern
Sandwich shop · Bayou St. John ·
Classic po' boys with roast beef & fried shrimp near Bayou St. John
Classic po' boys with roast beef & fried shrimp near Bayou St. John
"Operating since 1911 and run by Jay Nix since 1995, I found a neighborhood gathering place built for crowds—inside and out—where people come for drinks, Saints games and classic poor boy sandwiches; the Creole barbecue shrimp, with breaded and fried shrimp layered in a New Orleans French roll, stands out as the ultimate classic." - The MICHELIN Guide
"I experienced a true neighborhood gathering place designed for a crowd—inside and out—where people come for drinks, to catch a Saints game, and to eat classic poor boy sandwiches and jambalaya; the menu is large but focused on seafood, specialty and meat poor boys, and the Creole barbecue shrimp (breaded, fried shrimp layered in a New Orleans French roll) is the ultimate classic from a shop first opened in 1911 and kept alive by current owner Jay Nix since 1995." - The MICHELIN Guide
"In New Orleans, Parkway Bakery & Tavern is listed as a deli on the MICHELIN Guide's inaugural American South Bib Gourmand list." - The MICHELIN Guide
"On a list of greats, few po’ boy spots can match the iconic status of this classic Mid City corner institution. Parkway is best known for two favorites, the overstuffed fried shrimp and the roast beef and gravy, which have fervent followers — unless it’s the holiday season, then Parkway’s Thanksgiving po’ boy is most coveted. In Metairie, two spots fight for the crown of most iconic roast beer po’ boy: Bears at Gennaro’s, and R&O’s in Bucktown." - Eater Staff
"Lines here are often daunting at peak hours, but it’s worth the wait. Bring a book and settle in. " - Atlas Obscura