Vacherie

Vacherie is great smaller-sized restaurant off the beaten path. The dining room has limited seating and I ended up sitting at the bar, but the quality was still high. They serve many local favorites, and I ended up ordering the red beans and rice with fried chicken poppers and a side salad. Everything tasted very good and the portions were generous. The prices were also very cheap for the area. I highly recommend dining here for a great local meal.

Nice, cozy atmosphere and friendly staff. My fish sandwich tasted like it was fried in old or burnt oil. It was NOT good. My wife said her salad was pretty good (though $9 for the additional griiled chicken was pretty ridiculous). Drinks were good. It's probably worth another visit

Visited during happy hour ! Got a flight of three local beers! They were good ! Loved the catfish and I ordered a shrimp Cesar salad that was delicious!

Love this place. The food is so good and it’s very convenient. There’s a dining room but all food is prepared as takeout, so you can take it with you or eat there (and take your leftovers with you). It’s in the Hotel St. Marie but we stay at Olivier House just across the street; so it’s like having a hotel restaurant. We’ve had sandwiches, parfait, & the ham & brie salad there; the kids have gotten pastries and ice cream. Looks like it’s a favorite with the locals, too.

Vacherie: Authentic Cajun Comfort Vacherie is a cozy gem that delivers big on authentic Cajun flavor. This small diner and café serves up classics with heart—no frills, just delicious food done right. The red beans and rice were perfectly seasoned and soulful, while the gumbo had that deep, rich flavor you only get when it’s made with care and tradition. Friendly staff, relaxed vibe—an easy recommendation for anyone craving real Louisiana cooking.

Not sure how to put this. I went in about 8:30 on a Wed night. It was slow, one couple and one guy at the bar, a bartender who was also my waitress. My catfish dinner with french fries and a dinner salad was good well the salad was a bit limp like it had been sitting about and the cucumber in it had been frozen at some point and was now mushy and sort of gross but pick out the cucumber and the rest was okay. I really wanted to like this place, a friend recommended. Here is the part I feel I don't want to say but should say. There was a point I noticed I was alone in the bar/dinning area. as the Bartender stepped out. I then noticed movement at the bar. I look up to see a large brown rat up on the ledge with the bottles behind the bar. It was sniffing about and headed across up and over the keys of the cash register then down and out of sight. I tried to get my phone out ot get a photo because it was well odd and strange and a first for me. I was not sure how to react. I looked around to see if anyone else was seeing this. I was the only person in the room. And then it was gone. I was not sure how to respond, It was almost like i felt I was being punked. I am an old punk guy and well I am not shocked this could happen. It's a city next to a river. It's not the first rat I have seen in the French Quarter but they are usually flat on the street. The door was open, it easily could have wandered in but then it would be on the floor and over my feet and not up on the back of the bar. I was in shock, confused, should I even mention it? The bartender returned and I still was sort of in shock when she asked how everything was? I then said , "weill i am not sure if I should tell you or how to tell you this?" She interrupted me, "well now you have to tell me." I said, "while you were out, I looked up and there was a good sized rat on the back of the bar" and I proceeded to point out where it was and the path it took. It was not there now and well she could think I was lying to try and get out of paying the bill. It happens in movies all the time doesn't it? As I am explaining it who should decide to return but the culprit him or herself and proceeded to go up across where I had just pointed out only this time it took a turn up the small side of the bar and was headed down directly towards us! I was almost sure it was going to leap at us and we both sort of screamed at it and laughed and it turned and jumped down behind the bar and ran off into that doorway into the building where ever that doorway went. She started to say something about knowing about a rat, they had seen them at night or something I was unsure exactly what. I felt this odd need to say I was not trying to get out of my check. But it was odd funny and we had something to laugh at. Then a few drunk or on the way to being drunk woman came in ordering drinks and then their friends and the guys they were showed up and I wanted out of there, so I paid my check making a joke about how I wished old Rat Johnson would make an appearance NOW, because I would have loved the chaos that was sure to ensue had it jumped back up on the bar! Who would scream louder the girls or the drunk dudes that they were with? Anyhow I paid my bill even a decent tip for the amazing bartender and left, with a new story to tell and I have eaten way worse. But in hindsight they need to do something about the rat. What should the establishment done when this happenes ? Should I have been comped my dinner? What sort of thing would have been customary in this situation? I don't know it leaves me feeling odd. I am sure every restaurant in the French Quarter has or has had a rat or two. But for them but to come out across the bar in the early evening seems a bit like an issue? I sort of feel bad being honest about my experience but this all happened that Wed night a couple of weeks ago. I doubt I will go back because well one Raton the bar. who knows what's in the kitchen.? Besides they most likely would refuse me service and kick me out. The Bartender was cool tho, I liked her.

My first time eating here for lunch I was extremely impressed with the portion size- see photo. The club sandwich was HUGE. It filled up the entire box by itself & they put the chips in a separate bag. It was delicious. My only gripe is that it took 30 minutes for the order to come out. I was so happy with this I came back for lunch a few days later. Another man was working & made the sandwich half the size of the first one I got. It was a big disappointment. I guess the amount of food you get depends on who’s working.

Come here and relax. It’s a chill vibe which is well deserving of the overall 5. The service is friendly and interactive. The patrons are also nice and are willing to strike up, or participate in conversation. The happy hour snacks are pretty good. It’s not health food, but it’s fun food so don’t be a healthy Heather and complain. Happy drinks are straight forward, which is nice and simple. Close to all the major hotels. It’s kinda a nice break from the center of French quarter. Got the Mac and cheese (linguine, not elbows) and shrimp sliders.

While staying at the attached Hotel St. Marie, we needed some sustenance while waiting out a torrential downpour. We'd gotten some decent coffee here the day before, but the place was busy and the two staff members seemed overwhelmed, so we didn't bother with food. The crowds had dissipated by the next day, so even though only one person was working, it seemed like a safe bet. Nope. Granted, the woman was dealing with a broken espresso machine and no help, but the situation was a hot mess. She was kind and apologetic about things taking longer than usual, but was clearly in over her head. She warned us there were some orders in front of ours (for a cold sandwich and a fruit cup), but it took over an hour (and a couple check-ins) to get it (we were stuck due to the rain, otherwise would have requested a refund and left). Turns out she'd thought she made our order, so threw the ticket out. Grrr. While this seems to be a management issue - make sure you're properly staffed and your equipment's working before opening for business - the woman on duty needs more training. She was clearly frazzled and unable to keep the orders straight. I give her credit for being pleasant and apologizing for things being slow, but it wasn't very crowded, so even with the challenges, she could have managed better. I'd understand if this was just one bad day, but there was a similar vibe of chaos and barely taping it together on our previous visit, so I'm guessing it's an ongoing issue. Hopefully they'll work it out (as the sandwich was actually pretty good once it finally arrived), but until then, I'd steer clear.

I stopped in Vacherie for breakfast. While I just wanted a basic breakfast, the server suggested asked me had I tried boudin before. I hadn't, and she pointed out their boudin benedict.... This was an exceptional suggestion. I've seen boudin links and balls before. But this pattie benedict made my morning. I can't thank her enough for this experience. The service along with their semi formal setting made a lasting impression. Next stop at Vacherie will be for dinner.

Nice little breakfast hole. Lawn and garden furniture not too crowded. Great views of the street. The almond croissant was delicious. They warmed it up for me. The breakfast sandwich was stuffed full of protein - eggs and ham. Nothing over cooked. The hash browns were ok - nothing special. The chocolate croissant was given to me, not the almond croissant I ordered again. When I pointed it out, the waitress stated they were out and had substituted it for me. The service is the problem. The first day was great. I got what I ordered. It's the second day and the attitude of the waitress that annoyed me. She was more interested in talking to the two guys sitting there than waiting on me. And you don't substitute one item for another without asking. Good reasonably priced breakfast items but watch the waitress. One was sweet and kind. The other was not helpful and made inappropriate decisions for me.

WAIT! Before you go here on your NOLA vacation, let me be clear: if you are looking for cheap, filling food, this ain't your place. The way I vacation in NOLA is I need maximum drinks, so I am careful with food intake. I like to drink my calories! Having said that, Vacherie knows how to cook and knows the NOLA flavors I love: blackened seasoning, Cajun cooking, and seafood. Our portions were light, and exactly what I was looking for. The service was some of the best I've had. The bartender was the server and engaged in conversation and told us about fishing while also sharing some hot spots of NOLA. The vibe is coffee shop chic: we were in the evening dining room and it was quiet (hard to find in NOLA), but not too quiet. This was the perfect place to grab a bite before hitting up the jazz clubs!

Amazing Bloody Mary here!!! We had time to kill as we were wondering around and stopped in here for a drink. They do have bathrooms customers can use unlike other places. They seemed to stay pretty busy.

I'm visiting New Orleans and googled "salad". This was the first place that popped up. I'm SO GLAD I went here because the food was so delicious. The bar/restaurant looked so cute on the inside and was cozy. Also, the staff was SUPER NICE and gave me recommendations on what to order. He suggested the gumbo. It was my first time eating gumbo and I was so pleased with how good it was!! Great experience and would recommend. P.s. I came here for the salad and ended up falling in love with the gumbo.

I'm a bit confused about the reviews. I think there is a restaurant and a cafe portion as the place I grabbed dinner does not look anything like the bakery pictures I see here. I can't seem to find a difference from the naming of Vacherie day and night places though and I've confirmed on the hotel website as well as other web sites. We came by Vacherie to get some dinner before heading out to Bourbon St for the night. When we walked in it had this interesting old vibe to it. Cool spot. The bartender came over to check on us, brought us a menu and asked if we wanted any drinks. He recommended some beers and we placed our order. I couldn't tell if this was a locals spot or not as a few people felt like locals. I ended up getting the mac and cheese to start as well as the andouille with cheddar sandwich. I wasn't sure if NOLA had their own style of mac and cheese before this trip and I can say for certain I had mac and cheese at 4 restaurants and none of them came out the same. I enjoyed them all including this one. The sandwich was something I wanted as I don't get to eat a lot of andouille and I have to say for the price and portion size, this sandwich is awesome. Would get it again in a heartbeat if I were here. The portions are really large and we were definitely full before heading out to Bourbon St.

My favorite spot in the French Quarter to get a great sandwich. My partner loves the Mac & Cheese as a side dish from the bar

Cozy little breakfast corner, you order at the counter when you walk in, menu is strewn by the door or available on the podium order counter or outside on the wall. We placed our order and seated ourselves in the back where the seatings are (limited seating possibly about 20 seats available) When the food is ready they will call your name by counter, come pick up your food and enjoy. I had the BLT P.C. (Pimento Cheese) on sourdough (There's a variety of bread options) and it came with a side of potato chips. Tap cold water is available by the side counter along with napkins and plastic utensils. The sandwich was delicious and fresh, everyone else got the breakfast sandwich. Once you're done eating take your plastic baskets and empty it into the trash and place the baskets on the side, it seems like they also serve lunch and dinner as well. Wonderful experience Thank you so much!

Food was soo scrumptious, the coffee is amazing. And it's affordable. Dinning there was great too. Jesse will remember you order and especially your coffee order, she works great with the cook, you just can't ask for a better team.

Cool New Orleans vibe with great happy hour! Melissa made a spectacular Sidecar cocktail.

Have you read A Confederacy of Dunces? Ignatius J. Reilly would have fit in working here for the breakfast experience. Instinct told me the coffee was bad, so I ordered a cappuccino thinking that the fresh ground coffee would be brewed before my eyes to brew the expresso... but the virtual "Ignatious" just poured some mystery liquid previously into the little stainless steel decanter in which my expresso was suppose to be brewed in. From the taste of the cappuccino, it was just the same bad coffee from the setting pot. This was my punishment for walking in and knowing the coffee was going to be bad, but I had no idea that it could be "that bad". The service? More geared toward doing the minimal effort required to keep being paid - until possibly the manager finds out about the shortcut to making expresses. (Okay Paula? Is this okay? Remember: BFF!)

Wasn't really fast and didn't offer much. Coffee was ok. Parfait was nice, but took a while because just one person and a few people ordering. Seems like a common thing from other reviews. One review mentioned a Benny, but there was no cooking done here.

We stayed at a hotel down the street, so this location was an perfect to grab a quick breakfast. We ordered breakfast sandwiches, one on a bagel and the other on a croissant. They came with a side (either fruit salad, grits or hashbrowns * not available 1 day, we ate there twice). They were sizeable portions, a good value and they were very tasty. The scrambled eggs were perfectly cooked, not at all rubbery. There was a choice of bacon or ham and choice of cheese. We paid a dollar extra to get a bagel/croissant, but the toast looked great, too. The fruit salad was very fresh, I have grits a try and they were pretty good, I would've ordered hashbrowns if they were available that day. Pretty small place, they had maybe 7-9 tables. They had a large coffee selection and lots of food choices, especially for lunch. I would definitely come back. There is a small ice cream counter there, plus some pastries. The staff was friendly, too. I noticed that the restaurant was inside the Hotel St Marie, so guests were coming down for breakfast while we were there.

Stopped in for breakfast. It's directly across the street from the hotel my party was staying at (olivier house). The place opened at 7am and they were already slammed as soon as they opened their doors. They could really use some more staff because the two ladies that were working the front seemed extremely stressed (they were nice though)... The place was very small and tight. The menu has updated since Covid-19. The woman told me that they drastically reduced what they are serving now.. the old menu posts that you see here on Yelp, they no longer have :( They now only serve ice cream, snacks, sandwiches (breakfast and lunch), and salads (potato, pasta, fruit and veggies). My family ordered: the breakfast sandwich croissant (+ $0.75) with eggs, cheddar cheese, & bacon, it comes with a side of grits (add cheese extra $$). Breakfast sandwich with wheat bread, eggs, bacon, cheddar, with a side of plain creamy hot grits. Main Street sandwich (deli turkey, bacon, Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, Mayo on wheat bread) comes with a side of lays kettle chips and a small dill pickle spear. The food was good, nothing to brag about... coffee was overpriced, I suggest you get the free coffee from your hotel. Probably won't be back because NOLA is the food capital of the world!!! I want some good ole fashioned authentic creole-Cajun food lol. This place is good to stop real quick that's next to the hotel(s)..

We stopped in for lunch & we're very happy we did. The sandwiches were delicious (& huge!). The staff was very friendly and gave great service. Thank you Jesse and Zee.

Service was extremely slow, they brought me a Coke and it was completely flat, food was decent but nothing to brag about compared to the price. I would definitely try anywhere besides here...

Excellent food! I had the best chicken salad sandwich I've ever had. Definitely going to be one of those sandwiches that I think about all the time, and be bummed because I don't live here to come back again! Food portions are very generous, and my group enjoyed everything they got!

This review is for the daytime cafe; I haven't been to the main restaurant. I love this place! As others have said, the cafe is indeed casual & quite small, but they serve up some impressive salads & lunch fare. I had the ham & brie salad & it was HUGE & the toppings were plentiful! This salad was overflowing with lot's of thinly chopped ham, thick slices of brie, green apple, fresh veggies, & walnut halves. A friend ordered the tuna salad with crackers & it also was a generous portion. It was easily a half pound of tuna salad for 8 bucks. Everything is made to order & the man behind the counter is very pleasant. I am a sucker for a great salad & this place 100% delivers just that. Now I can't wait to try the dinner venue on the other side!

I typically come to Vacherie for a nightcap at the bar but this time my girls & I were on our way to a tour and popped into the café for a quick bite. The ladies behind the counter were delightful. We got a cherry Danish & a breakfast sandwich. The Danish was fresh with a flaky crust. It wasn't too sweet and hit the spot. The breakfast sandwich came with grits. The grits were tasty and croissant sandwich contained scrambled eggs, ham, & cheese. It was warm, the croissant was soft, and Jessica P said it was good.

The bacon egg and cheese with everything bagel and some grits were very good. Service was quick fast and prompt.

We walked off the street right as they opened not really sure what to expect since the place was empty. We were quickly helped by the bartender who was also finishing up set up activities. Soon people started coming in. The Happy Hour deals were amazing. Bottom line was that we stayed longer than the quick lunch we came in for. Loved the beer, loved the food, loved the service, even though it got busy before more staff arrived. The Poboy sandwiches (both chicken and andouille) were amazing. Food was hot, generously sized and tasted great. The price was way better than we expected. We will definitely be looking these guys up again next time we roll through town.

This was such a great little shop! My family stopped in here on a whim to just grab a couple coffees and some pastries. Their chocolate chip muffins are delicious, as are their coffees. They have great syrup selections, which was nice. Highly recommend!

They put a piece of paper in my sandwich and gave me the tiniest pickle when the people I was with had huge ones. I guess they don't like tourists here.

Love this place for chocolate martinis! Tonight was a nightcap night. But I have eaten there too and their food is delicious.

We had an unpleasant experience at a restaurant. When we entered, the bartender was impolite and refused to serve us.

Maybe I missed an entire part of this place, but I entered into a walk up counter and got a sandwich in a to go container? I didn't even know there was a bar until I looked at the reviews later. In any case, the sandwich was good. Just a bacon, egg, and cheese. Not fancy or special, but substantial and served with buttery grits. I sat outside at a little café table and ate. It was nice overall - just not quite what I'd expected.

Best catfish I ever had. highly recommend. Would definitely revisit. Give it a try! !

Great food really super nice people very helpful. and a big shout out to Jenny for taking care of Me with my cinnamon roll and medium cup of coffee

Great little gem inside Hotel St Marie. Just off Bourbon and Toulouse Great service. Try the Gumbo

While Vacherie appears to be a little hole-in-the-wall(ish), do not discount the drinks and the food! Vacherie is a hidden gem nestled just off Bourbon Street inside a quaint hotel (Hotel St. Marie). While the walls are a bit drab and the decor is just slightly off kilter, inside you will find cocktails made to a T and a chef that is excited about his menu and the culinary landscape of the city. If you're in need of a break from the madness stop in for a drink by the best (ask for the bartender Dal'Lis) and a small bite from Chef Heath. You will NOT be disappointed!

Jessie (the girl) and Melanie were awesome! A huge serving in the Grits Cup cooked just right and a HUGE yogurt parfait. coming back soon!

Jessie the girl and Melanie were awesome. Food was delicious and so filling! Great location

On recommendation from our hotel concierge, we decided to come here for Sunday brunch. Man, what a clutch recommendation because this place is fantastic! This was our first breakfast/brunch of our trip to New Orleans, so expectations were high...and were definitely met! On to the food! I ordered the shrimp and grits, and it was absolutely delicious! Seriously! Soo good! I savored and enjoyed every bite! I then washed it down with a mimosa or two, or three, lol! The service was excellent as well, and the decor of the restaurant was very charming. I definitely recommend trying Vacherie out!

My friend and I are both from Scottish / Irish parents but identify as British as our parents lived and worked in England and we were born there. The bar tender did not know our back ground an immediatly made his feelings known regarding his dislike towards England and our need to identify as British. He made us feel unwelcome and awkward. Considering we had just returned from a plantation tour he sounded self riteous and hypocritical.

Absolutely perfect for a quick breakfast that is filling but not heavy. We stayed across the street at the Olivier House and the weekend manager recommended Vacherie for breakfast. We ate there two days in a row and were quite happy with both meals! We both had the cheesy grits cup with bacon on top the first day and the yogurt parfait on the second day. Cheesy grits were tasty and the bacon was a great crunchy addition. The yogurt parfait had yogurt, fruit and house made granola (nice touch). Our daughter had a bagel and said it was good. The women who served us both days were so sweet and friendly. Vacherie is a perfect little place for a quick, delicious breakfast.

The Vacherie restaurant is small, you can either sit at the few tables that they have or at the bar. Has good food, good drinks and the price was decent.

This is our go-to place when we are in town for coffee . Staff is friendly and always on point! Jesse is amazing and love to see her every morning with a smile on her face and great positivity ! Melanie is also amazing they make a great team

One of my fave low key bars in New Orleans. Serves up a great happy hour. It's perfect for a bite- get the gator sausage.

What a charming place to breakfast. The service is top notch, the food is quality and reasonably priced, and the interior is beautiful, elegant, and blissfully quiet--away from the bustle of the Quarter. I ordered one johnnycake and two eggs scrambled. One would be enough, my server assured me; they were quite large and I wouldn't need a whole stack. She was correct, and what a gorgeous pancake it was--golden, tender, crisp at the edges, with a delightful texture reminiscent of a corn muffin albeit lighter and fluffier. The pecans added a nice crunch, and the orange wedge a pop of freshness. A very well-thought-out dish. The eggs were done perfectly, too, and I was provided plenty of hot sauce. The whole meal cost less than $10, and I left full and happy. Just try it. You'll be hooked.

Walked in with a group of six. Was asked by bartender what we wanted. Explained that we were here to eat and was rold very rudely that there was no room ( tables open) . Bartender did not care and seemed very unhappy to be working there.

Great staff. Great service. Bartender Liilii explained the menu and exceeded all expectations for service and knowledge. Will definitely return to see her alone. She was also training Johnny and I could see they were both very knowledgeable of drinks and the menu. Definitely a place to visit when I'm New Orleans.

In the Hotel St Marie, a block off Bourbon in the French Quarter. Quiet, decent priced drinks compared to the gouging on Bourbon. Ok atmosphere, but nothing great. A nice little get away whenever we visit the Quarter. We've been going there for 20 years. It was called something different when we first visited, but it's essentially the same.

Walked past this place the previous morning on our way to get some beignets (checked the box for our first visit). Saw the simple breakfast menu of breakfast sandwiches, grits, fruit, and coffee. It looked decent and there was a line inside. We went this morning, craving something simple. I got the bacon, egg, and cheese croissant. It came with grits which I added cheese. My wife got a grits cup ( bacon and cheese) and a bagel. Coffee was good and the food was great. Real bacon and the grits were not instant. I would definitely eat here again. A lot of locals seem to come here too. We sat outside and watched the morning routine of the cleaning of the streets. Nice view of old French quarter.

Ordered 2 sandwiches to go to take and sit outside. Grilled cheese w/bacon and Turkey Reuben if you were wondering :-) They are huge! And they are delicious ! Both came with a large pickle spear and a lot of chips (though you can make substitutions if you like). Friendly staff, great food, big portions, what more is there to add? This is a great choice if you decide to dine in, but also a great choice to go and sit outside (on the Moonwalk if you're us) and watch the world go by. I would've taken pictures but they were so good they didn't last long enough!

We were looking for a good dinner spot, stopped to look at the cafe menu and a woman stopped us and said to check the bar around the corner and that they had the best food. SHE WAS NOT WRONG! This was possibly our favorite meal in the French quarter. The gumbo was great and as a vegetarian, I thought the parm cream pasta was incredible. The staff was so welcoming and friendly. This spot was such a treat and truly unassuming to the average tourist.

Food was fresh and nice. Wish they could remove that homeless guy sitting at their outdoor table right at the door

Small but good. Food good, drink good, prices good. Great for happy hour. Bar and courtyard both are very nice

Stayed @ Hotel St. Marie & it was wonderful! An added bonus was the fabulous happy hour here from 3pm-7pm! $5 delicious Southern appetizers (some of the best we've ever had!) & $5 drinks. We went 4 nights out of our 5 nights. Met some great people staff & customers. All of the male bartenders were outstanding! Only had an issue w/ one bartender I believe her name was Victoria she was taller & skinny, wore her hair up & it didn't look like she had really "gotten ready for work." She acted a bit off & erratic, would say things under her breath constantly & make rude comments. It was mentioned by customers that she seemed to be under the influence of something. We were having a conversation w/ a couple & a gentleman & she joined on Monday night,which is fine usually @ a bar setting but, what she said was not only ignorant but rude & disrespectful!!! She said "the biggest problem now in 20th century is white men like you destroying it!" She then pointed to my husband & another gentleman?! 1st off,it's the 21st century & 2nd of all talk about no class or manners & 3rd of all,how dare any broad speak to a customer like that especially,my husband & Imagine if a man did that?! My daughter was floored & we told her it was the 21st century & men aren't a problem angry women like herself are, she raised her hands walking off out of bar area like she was on something. We as well as the other customers left after that. Not tolerating that. I wish I would have said more but,why waste my breath. Plenty of fabulous places to drink & eat in NOLA w/o my husband being disrespected! Other customers complained about her behavior the evening before too. I guess during the Golden Globes she was acting crazy too,my daughter couldn't believe she was @ work acting like that. Then she disrespected my husband & a few other men Monday night?? We would definitely go back because the food & other staff are amazing,we'd just stay clear from Victoria. Some people just shouldn't work w/ the public & are constantly angry & bitter.