Singleton's Mini Mart

I was not aware that they made a meat ball Bhan mi, but it was the best Banh mi I have ever had! On another note, the Habanero sauce had a funny label but was no joke. Recommend just a ½ spoon on the side of the bowl.

A small family run place with delicious food. They serve amazing Pho but only on Saturdays (call them ahead of time if you’re planning on eating here, since they run out quickly). They also have great sandwiches and specials on weekdays. My go to are the Vietnamese or the grilled chicken sandwiches on french bread.

Pho was one of the best I've had in new Orleans. Atmosphere was great, the people were great.

Best restaurant of all time! Easily the most delicious Pho in the whole world. Beau uses ingredients from his garden in the backyard to garnish, & the portions are huge. Come here if you want some real New Orleans food.

We went for the 1st time on the way to the zoo, and we will definitely be back. This is a local family owned corner restaurant. The food was delicious and full of flavor, the family was very friendly, and our kids loved it as well. I highly recommend the food here.

The food was amazing! We had the noodle dish and sandwiches. Can't wait to go back on a Saturday to try the Pho. I also love the Dolphins decor!

Really nice people with solid and consistent quality food. Even with inflation it’s still one of the more affordable lunch spots in the city. It’s lovely to see the neighborhood gather at this place and talk with this local family.

Great place for Poboys. Top notch and reasonably priced. Cool little corner store.

It's called a mini mart, but honestly, there wasn't much of a mart. Some beverages, some snacks, some of this and that. The bulk of the store's public square footage is occupied by tables and chairs, there to support the star...their kitchen. I came for the Vietnamese food. On my first visit, I picked up Pork Sliders and Chicken Vermicelli. When my food came out, I felt how heavy my containers were, so I knew they didn't skimp on the portions. Dug in when I got back to the office and I was not disappointed. Meats in both orders were seasoned well and cooked just right, tender and flavorful. Turns out everyone at the office are already fans and know the staff by name. (I'm late!) They tend to go for their po boys and daily specials. Gotta try 'em all!

Had to go for a work training in the neighborhood and found this place on Yelp. Did not disappoint. I had the Korean Pork Wrap and egg rolls. The pork wraps were flavorful and spicy. The pork rolls were also great. Would definitely go back.

Came on a Saturday for the pho with a friend who suggested this place and it did not disappoint. The pho broth was nice and flavorful. The customer service was great. Everyone was very nice and friendly. Will definitely be back

The best food in town sandwich soup shrimp beef pork brisket shrimp/noodles lemongrass curry shrimp poor boy sandwich fish fish sandwich shrimp chicken wings grill cheese chicken wings

Wow, one of the best sandwiches/poboys I've had. Great prices. Surf and turf was scrumptious with generous portions. Would recommend, and will be back to try other selections.

Small corner store serving delicious banh mi-style poboys and traditional poboys. I recommend the Korean BBQ pork poboy dressed Vietnamese style - the cashier said it was their signature dish.

My first time ordering from singleton's. I got the club sandwich. Decent sandwich. Was charged 7.99 which seemed high for a club. I grabbed a menu and left. After getting home and looking at the newly printed covid to go menu, I noticed the club is 6.99. I called to let them know i was overcharged and the lady tells me the price went up. Well I have a brand new menu that says the price is 6.99. So then she tells me her husband printed the menu wrong. I get that small businesses are hurting but to overcharge ppl is just not right. I not returning because of the dishonesty. If you decide to eat here, double check your receipt before leaving!

Love this place! The owners and employees are so nice and the service is excellent. They make you feel at home in their little mini mart. Delicious pho, spring rolls, vermicelli with grilled pork and egg rolls, and po boys! Would recommend for sure!!

Hidden gem - real family feel and delicious food. Highly recommend pho (easily best in NOLA - get their early on Saturday as they sell out. I believe the first bowl goes out at 9:30) and get a kbbq poboy if you aren't there to get pho!

This is one those hidden neighborhood spots that's tucked away in a residential area. You either have to had gotten a recommendation or come by a review. Its a great take-out spot for lunch. My favorite is their Vietnamese po-boy or their lunch special. Portions are generous. It's super busy during the lunch rush hour, so call ahead or plan to wait. Food is prepared to order so it'll be super fresh!!!

Are you hungry for a shrimp Po Boy that has so much shrimp that you can't pick it up without losing some on your napkin? That is Singleton's. Situated in the Black Pearl and adjacent to the USACE Castle, this place epitomizes NOLA corner store goodness. Ordered the shrimp Po Boy dressed today and couldn't wait to get back to the castle to eat it. The bread was warm and soft, but still sturdy like French bread should be and it was packed to the gills with friend shrimp that was perfectly breaded/fried/seasoned and overflowing from the bread. Prices are reasonable and the food is amazing. There is a reason that they won BEST CORNER STORE in NOLA, they are the bomb. The owner/operators are fun and friendly and always happy to bad mouth Tom Brady while talking up the Miami Dolphins. I've heard they a bomb Korean Po Boy, I'll try that next time.

Great corner store menu. I had the Korean bbq pork po boy Vietnamese style, extra spicy. Outstanding. Decent fries. My wife had a grilled chicken salad. Very good and enough for two. Easy to order at the counter, get a drink from the cooler and they bring the food to you.

I have to stop myself from getting the Korean BBQ pork sandwich everyday. Soooo good!!!

Shaken beef is the best hangover cure in the world. All the Vietnamese specials are delicious. Great po boys as well - you have to get it dressed Vietnamese style.

Incredible hole-in-the-wall find in Black Pearl. Great po boys and hot plates at great prices.

I'm not one to eat at a convenience store. Growing up with my family owning groceries stores and eating there have me never wanting to purchase any food that is not from a restaurant. Don't get me wrong, there is nothing wrong eating at a convenient store but when you at a young age working and eating there for so long, you tend to get sick of it. I was at the Zoo and didn't want anything they offered so while letting the kids eat, I used Yelp to find something close by. This place really got some good reviews and I'm a sucker for Korean food so I decided to take a 5 min drive away and check it out. This place is not your typical convenience store. They also sell milk, drinks, wines and things a typical corner store would sell. There is also an open kitchen. They serve hot plates , poboys , wraps, sliders, chicken wings, Korean and Vietnamese. They only serve Pho on Saturday. I order some fried rice which I don't care for because it doesn't taste like fried rice, more like jambalaya or something else. I ordered the seafood platter but was inform they don't have oysters so I substitute the oyster for extra fish. I was glad I got extra fish. It was fried and seasoned perfectly. The shrimp was ok. I also ordered the Korean pork wrap which is my favorite. It was a fairly good amount for the price I paid and so yummy. The jalapeno and the sauce that came with the wrap was delish! I also got the Korean BBQ Pork Poboy, a Vietnamese Banh Mi style. It was also delicious but I'm not really a big fan of Poboy so I rather prefer the wrap. So glad I took a chance and try them out.

If the world were perfect, every neighborhood would have a place like Singleton's Mini Mart. Located in the middle of a residential area, Singleton's is an homey family-run business that serves as a community hub. As a mini mart, it has what you would expect - drinks, snacks, batteries and the like. But what makes it unique is that it's also a restaurant serving po-boys, burgers, Korean short ribs, chicken wings, etc... The menu is surprisingly extensive for a mini mart restaurant. There's a single long picnic table that allows you to dine in. Everyone has to share it so it's actually a neat way to meet other diners. On Saturdays this place serves Pho, Vietnamese noodle soup. The dish is authentic, as the owners are Vietnamese. The parents cook and the kids - four daughters and a son - serve the customers and work the register. The patriarch of the family is quite nice and is good at carrying on a conversation. The family lives right above the mini mart. The day I was there, I saw the family interacting with a non-Vietnamese child, maybe 3 years old. When I asked whose kid it was, they explained that the kid always asked his parents to go to the mini mart so on weekends the kid's parents would drop him off at the mini mart to hang out with the owners. And the owners don't mind, they treat the kid as part of the family, feeding him, cleaning him, and teaching him. This is a really great community business, run by a really great family.

Where is the best place in New Orleans to get a Vietnamese po boy? Yes, that's right: Singleton's Mini Mart. I have absolutely no complaints; ever since I left New Orleans I've been craving this same sandwich. Come here to get an authentic tasting sandwich for an amazing price. Be prepared to get full afterwards, but you can always walk around the neighborhood. The market is located away from many of the typical tourist destinations in the city. My friends and I were delighted to discover this quieter part of the New Orleans.

I'm a firm believer that New Orleans' best food comes from tiny mom and pop corner stores. When a Singleton's po-boy popped up on my Instagram feed one day, I knew I had to try them out. The place itself is situated in Black Pearl, near the Zoo/University area of town but truly in the middle of a neighborhood (good sign). Parking was easy on the Saturday afternoon I visited, but I'm sure if Singleton's (or the neighborhood) gets packed, things might get tight. The place itself is set up like most corner stores, some dry goods in the front, kitchen in the back. Surprisingly though, they did actually have seating. I ordered the Philly cheesesteak po-boy and fried egg rolls. The food was made to order, but I didn't have to wait long. The po-boy was fresh and hot, it tasted great with good ratios of meat and cheese. The bread was also perfectly crunchy and not soft like some french bread can be. The quality of the meat itself was just okay, but it's what I expected from a corner store. The egg rolls were fantastic and had a unique taste that was unlike any other egg roll I'd had before. The cashier/owner/chef told me that Singleton's egg rolls are made in-house, frozen and then fried to order. In total, I spent less than $15 and was full for the rest of the day. Overall, Singleton's is on par for the New Orleans conrer store course. I'll defintely be returning and I hope they expand their hours.

Great food. Everything on the menu is good and the family who owns it is great. Used to eat here on the regular. Highly recommend!

THE KOREAN BBQ PO'BOY! That wedge of ambrosia is well worth an occasional trip to the Pearl and this otherwise average neighborhood deli. The po'boy's generous chunks of smoked pork and grilled onions are glazed in a light bar-b-que sauce; then dressed with typical banh mi vegetables (shredded carrots, cucumber, cilantro, etc.); and stuffed inside a thin, toasted Vietnamese french roll buttered with mayonnaise. A 12" is $8. Delicious! (see pic). BUT AVOID THE REST: Their Bun is mostly noodles, the pork egg rolls are an odd texture, the duck sauce is off-puttingly musky, etc. and my friend was underwhelmed with the Pho.

Fave people, fave pho, fave poboys. A must have. Don't miss out on the best little corner store in existence!

Yall come check out singleton mini market they have best po boys very nice business owners real clean ppl they just open bck up so.yall dnt mess out on this food prices are reasonable they are very loveable vietnamese ppl!!!

Singleton's isn't your typical "convenience store" in the traditional sense. If you're familiar with a New York deli, it's more like that--a small grocery with limited stock and a counter restaurant in the back with some seating. Products: As noted, a small stock of canned goods, soft drinks, alcohol, and snacks. There's nothing special or unique about that. There is a small selection of Viet food available hot in the back, such as banh mi, with pho` being available at a first-come, first-served basis on Saturday at opening. Not bad, overall, but not the best Viet cuisine I've ever had, either. 3 stars Service: Counter service both for the grocery part and the hot food counter. All payments are done at the front counter, which can be a bit confusing. Fast, courteous service. 3 stars Facilities: A typical corner store commercial establishment that was common in New Orleans 100 years ago, and still sometimes used for such as in this place. Nothing fancy. Inside is relatively clean. There's an old TV for those staying to eat here. Stool seating isn't terribly comfortable but not horrible, either. The owner is obviously a Dolphins fan, with all the memorabilia hanging inside (no, I'm not dropping the score any because of that--haha). 2 stars Overall: The pho is decent, but not the end-all that I've heard about through the grapevine. The banh mi is pretty good too, but not great. This is a decent place to stop in for a bite around lunch if you're in the Riverbend. 3 stars

Singleton's is located near my office and it's my go to place for a lunch break. I've tried most of their menu and liked everything. One of my favorites are their philly steak sandwich. They have really good rice and vermicelli dishes as well. The pho on Saturday is delicious as well. They also have delicious specials such a fried catfish, grilled pork chops, and red beans and rice. Their portions are generous and price is right too. The owners are the nicest people. Once they get to know you, they treat you like family. Highly recommend!

Friendliest family and neighborhood folks in a casual corner store atmosphere. Miami Dolphins fans! Food is made to order and all good. Saturday's offer a more Vietnamese/pho menu and etc. Yum!

We had oyster po boys with nearly invisible oysters in a lot of delicious crust. Next time I'll order something that gets good reviews because I love hole in the wall places and want to go back. If anyone knows where to get a good oyster po boy I'd love to hear about it.

Epitome of a hole in the wall spot. Singleton's consistently dumps the most amazing food into your mouth. You really cannot judge a book by its cover because although this place looks like a shack from the outside, the food is absolutely amazing. The Korean pork that Chef Bo cooks up is one of the best I've ever tried. Highly recommend the Pork Sliders.

Thank goodness this gem in the Black Pearl, Singleton's has reopened. I had an amazing order of their Vietnamese chicken sliders. loaded with chicken, pickled carrots, and jalapenos. I paid $10 bucks for 4 sliders and a drink and walked away with change. The portion size could have easily fed 2 people, but not in the mood to share I managed to devour them all solo. Can't wait till Saturday for their authentic Pho. So glad to see Bo and Laura back at it with their easy smiles and awesome hospitality!

If I can sum Singletons up in one word it would be amazing. Food is amazing. Service is amazing. Prices are amazing. Owners are amazing. If you are looking for amazing quality food then look no further then Singletons.

Oh what joy, Singleton's is back. Had dat Hot Sausage. You know it. Bau has the best hot sausage.

This has been a neighborhood favorite since we moved into the area 10 years ago. We are regulars, and they never disappoint! My son loves the shrimp poboys, my wife loves their Vietnamese menu (so do I), and I love the burgers. The owners are super nice and love to talk about their family - and they welcome everyone else like family, too! This is a wonderful corner store that really is a special part of the Black Pearl neighborhood.

My fiance and I live around the corner and go in for the Pho on Saturdays. Booooy, their pho is absolutely incredible. Some of the best I've had. You can get spring rolls with it and it's very affordable. Go Dolphins!

As someone who's lived in the city for several years... this is the best poboy in the city, hands-down. Quality, price, amount of food; Singleton's can't be beat. No need to bother with tourist trap poboy shops when you can go here.

If you find yourself in New Orleans on a Saturday and can make it to the Uptown area for lunch, find this place. They serve the best prepared and most delicious Vietnamese meals I've had in the last 25 years since I first started trying and loving this cuisine. Sadly, they only make the dishes on Saturday but it is indeed a special effort on their part and worthy of praise. The pho, the vermicelli dishes, the rice dishes, fresh and fried rolls and sandwiches are all made with quality ingredients and well prepared and delicious. The owners are very hospitable and friendly. The value is light on the coin purse too. Every other day of the week they serve equally good poboys that are worth another visit. They are stuffed full of a variety of delicious offerings and inexpensive. I wish all mini marts were like this one.

A great local hub! Mr. Bo and Ms. Laura have really had a huge positive impact on this neighborhood. They are friendly, helpful, and welcoming. It's family-owned, so you see (and know, if you live in the neighborhood) everyone who works there. A+ atmosphere. As far as food goes...I love me some philly steak on french. I always buy it thinking I'll save half for lunch tomorrow, but 10 minutes later it is all up in my belly. Korean BBQ Pork and Shrimp po boys are also delicious; previous statement about being all up in my belly applies. PLUS, as other reviews have stated, the real treat is to come in on Saturdays for Vietnamese specialties. There is nothing quite like a steaming hot bowl of pho on a rainy (and possibly hungover) Saturday morning. I now crave the stuff every "morning after." So, great atmosphere, great food, that just leaves...great prices! Very reasonable on beer/other alcoholic drinks. They also carry all the general household supplies you never know you're running out of until OH NO I HAVE NO TOILET PAPER AND I NEED SOME RIGHT NOW, plus basic cooking fixins' for when the mood strikes. Only thing I'd watch out for is that the kitchen closes at 5:30 on weekdays. You can call ahead though and order.

WoW!!!! Mouth watering poboys. For those who does not know what poboys is you are missing out!! A poboys sandwich is filled with lettuce mayo pickles Cajun sauce on toasted French bread and ur choice of any deep fried shrimp, oyster or whatever they have on the menu... Yea it's in the cut somewhere but It was definitely worth going to. First stop when I first arrived to new Orleans and I got the best sandwich in my tummy... Scored!!!! It's a little store with a little restaurant in the back and everything is fresh! 5 star!!!!

I went to New Orleans over spring break to visit my friend who goes to Loyola, and this is the first place he took me to. I'd only had a real Po Boy once before when I came to Jazz Fest several years ago. Anyway, I got the Singleton's half and half, which has half fried shrimp and half fried oysters (picture posted). It was as good as any po boy I remembered, and maybe even better. They did not skimp on the meat; the guy making it for me was really nice and could tell I was from out of town, so he gave me one "big enough for lunch and dinner" according to him. They had a nice selection of cold drinks too; the tall can of Arizona iced tea complemented my sandwich very well. Anyway, this is a friendly, family-run place that I will never forget. Oh, and they're closed on Sundays. Disclaimer: as far as a mini-mart, Singleton's is pretty weak by my California standards; the stuff they had for sale looked pretty old, and lots of brands I'd never heard of. However, we did not come for the shopping, we came for the Po Boys.

"It looks super sketchy." That's the initial thought I had when I went to Singleton's. However, my entire viewpoint was changed when I went inside and was greeted by the friendliest owner ever! The owner ushered me in and directed me over to the daily specials which looked and smelled heavenly. Everything is fresh and made in house. You can get a variety of cuisine at Singleton's from Shrimp Po-Boys to hand-rolled, homemade egg-rolls. I got the Korean BBQ Pork Po-boy. The bread, which either makes or ruins a po-boy, in my opinion, is soft and flaky. A perfect vessel for marinated pork, pickled cucumber, carrots, and cilantro. The sauce on this sandwich is spicy but super flavorful. I couldn't eat all my sandwich at once so I saved half for later. Popped it in the oven for a couple of minutes later that night and I swear it was even better than before. Give Singleton's a chance! Don't be deterred by the outside, it's a hidden gem of the neighborhood.

I absolutely love this place. With all the Vietnamese options in New Orleans, from fancy to hole-in-the-wall, this one takes the prize as my favorite spot. Foodwise, I gotta give it to Ba Chi. But, taking into account food, service, friendliness, and variety on the menu, it does not get better than Singletons. Mini-mart or not, they serve some killer food. My favorite, and my friends favorites, is the shaken beef platter with a fried egg and french fries. They do not skimp on the food and I've never once left here hungry. The flavors literally burst in your mouth. A solid 4/5 for food. The owners, a mom and pop shop, are so sweet and friendly. Bo, the owner, is a huge Miami Dolphins fanatic and you notice it when you come here. Memorabilia, game always playing, and even a projector for football games proves his die hard interest pretty clearly. The mini-mart also has tons of alcohol and small snacks if you ever need anything! I just wish they were open on Sundays!

This place is slightly hidden in the uptown area. It's a fantastic place great for individual meals or family dine in's. The food is great and the atmosphere rivals the food. Our family loves going there on Saturdays when they offer pho.

I adore this place. The family that owns it are the nicest people, and their Korean BBQ pork sandwich is heaven. The portions are generous and so are the prices. The male owner that's always cooking is so passionate about his store and he has a smile that will brighten up anyone's bad day. What a hidden gem this place is!

Korean bbq Po boy is fantastic. Yet to try the Pho but it always sells out before we can get it!

I love having this place in the neighborhood. the couple who own/ run the shop are the sweetest and they really take care of everyone. if they dont have something i need in the convenience store (like dish soap) they will get me a little container from the kitchen supply, for an example of how awesome these guys are. the food is great, and I love that you can get traditional southern food and Vietnamese!! i can't recommend this poboy joint enough!

Yes, do it. Super yum. Classic hole in the wall NOLA neighborhood deli - authenticity. Great place for your standard po'boys... But also the Vietnamese po'boy (aka bahn mi) and the Korean BBQ po'boy are great. Solid and cheap pho and spring rolls (on Saturdays only). Recently added tables are convenient for eating in... Or get yours to go. Super nice folks run the place. Do it. Go. Now.

Tasty sandwiches and Vietnamese food on the weekend! Been coming here for years, and always had a good meal. The proprietors are super nice, and they have tables inside for snacking right there

It is rare for yelp to steer me wrong. My boyfriend and I were on our way to the zoo and I picked the highest ranking place in the immediate area that served sandwiches for lunch. This is merely a convenience store selling 40s and snacks with hot meals and sandwiches being cooked in the back. There is one long table for eating. At lunchtime it is filled with construction workers. The special was pasta and the ingredients must have come from a can. It was anything but special and tasted like spaghettio's from a can. The roll that came with wasn't soft and seemed a bit stale. I live in a largely vietnemese neighborhood in Philadelphia and regularly eat delicious authentic Vietnemese hoagies. This was anything but authentic. The vietnemese sandwich was smothered with mayo and the roll was not toasted. The sandwich had a ton of meat but the sandwich itself grossed me out and I gave it to my boyfriend. The cook also did not wear gloves which I tried to not think about while we were waiting for our food. Other than being quick, I don't see the draw to this place.

Best pho ever! I'm in from out of town, with a killer headache. How do I cure it? Saturday morning pho from Singleton's. Incredible! Authentic. Deep flavor in the broth, fresh ingredients, and that little special something! I will be back!

Delicious Po'boy/banh mi for under $7. The meat was so juicy I made a huge mess from all of the drippings. I was unfortunately recommended the BBQ pork Po'boy after I had ordered the traditional one, so I'll have to try that next time. My only complaint was it had very little veg/cilantro on it and I could've used a little more chili or spice. Definitely worth a trip if you're close-- I'll be back on a Saturday for some Pho and that bbq pork!