Willie Mae’s

Restaurant · Central Business District ·

Willie Mae’s

Restaurant · Central Business District ·

Iconic fried chicken and classic Southern sides served

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234 Loyola Ave, New Orleans, LA 70112 Get directions

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Arts District Darling Yangban to Temporarily Close for a Remodel - Eater LA

"After almost a year at the Colony in West LA, New Orleans’ fried chicken specialist Willie Mae’s closed its to-go location on July 23 so the operator can shift all efforts to its Venice location." - Mona Holmes

https://la.eater.com/2023/7/28/23811181/yangban-temporary-closure-renovation-arts-district-am-intel-los-angeles

Willie Mae’s

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New Orleans’s Willie Mae’s Debuts Fried Chicken Sandwich in LA - Eater LA

"The sandwich will also be served concurrently in New Orleans at both Willie Mae’s Scotch House and Willie Mae’s at the Market." - Cathy Chaplin

https://la.eater.com/2020/9/24/21451206/new-orleans-willie-maes-scotch-house-fried-chicken-sandwich-los-angeles-la-hiho-cheeseburger

Willie Mae’s

Louis and E.

Google

I was really sorry to learn that the food court in this historic building had closed and Willie Mae’s restaurant with it. This little restaurant was a great spot to eat. The food was of course very good but the service was also outstanding. I hear that the owners are tough and very resilient and I read they plan to reopen the original location on Saint Ann Street. Perhaps they may reopen this location as well?

Andrew L

Google

A little overrated… Got here as soon as they opened on a Monday and got in as one of the first guests. Ordered the 3 piece fried chicken, chicken sandwich, macaroni and cheese and the corn bread. Chicken was very crispy and parts of it was very moist, but some parts a little dry. A solid 7.6 out of 10

Joua N.

Google

This is located inside the Phythian Market towards the back of the building. Service was terribly slow. There was literally only 1 cook in the kitchen. We came for lunch and there were 3 people ahead of us, but we waited 30 minutes for our food. Service was so slow that went and got a drink a bat 1908. The chicken sandwich was ah-mazing!! Would rate this 5 stars, but based on the slow service I rated 4. They need to hire more workers.

Dakota S.

Google

I went to the original location on Saint Ann not the one showing on Google. It was grandma's spicy fried chicken to the fullest! Delicious! Great! Fantastic! You will have to wait in line but good things come to those who wait. Very fulfilling!

Debbie M.

Google

Good chicken and sides. I would love to have gone to the Willie Maes Scotch House, but glad I got to try this at the market. The sides were also very good. We had yams and butter beans. The chicken is fried fresh, so be prepared to wait.

Erica L.

Google

Arrived early enough to call it breakfast. No line outside walked right in and got seated. Had the sweet tea and fried chicken with mashed potatoes and it came with peas. The food was amazing perfectly seasoned. Crunchy on the outside and juicy chicken on the inside. When I left the restaurant there was a line so come as early as you can if you don't want to wait! Came just before covid in Feb

Faye R.

Google

Literally cannot and will not ever eat fried chicken again if its not Willie Mae’s. This location was great- food was fresh, hot & mouth watering. The staff is super nice, helpful and fun too. 10/10 will recommend and will have to come back to NOLA just for the fried chicken at Willie Mae’s

Felicia M.

Google

We waited so long for our food and it was just ok. Felt like the hype was overrated and expensive. Ended up going to Mothers. Wish I could say I’d be willing to try this place again but I’m not so sure. It’s something when you’re paying a lot for food and the service is sour AND slow. Stank attitudes should not be working front of the house even in food halls. I can say I’ve had it, not sure there’s more to say than that.