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Alma Café - Bywater, New Orleans, LA

Alma Café - Bywater

4.5
4.5
103 Reviews
$30 and under
Spanish

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2 people
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19:00
Booked 28 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for brunch
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
Owner and Executive Chef Melissa Araujo is a 2024 James Beard Foundation Best Chef Southeast Semifinalist. Alma is an award winning Honduran restaurant located in the historic New Orleans Bywater, just outside the French Quarter.

Alma means soul in Spanish. The menu showcases Chef Melissa Araujo's Honduran heritage and takes each guest on a journey through food and culture. The Soul has many stories to tell; Alma's tale is shared through it's dining experience. From Pollo Chuco, to Bloody Mary's and avocado toast, Alma offers an extensive array of dishes focusing on Honduran Food.

Chef Araujo’s Father was Born in La Ceiba, Honduras and her memories of her childhood are centered around this particular view of the city. The mountains in the back, the ocean, the cool air in my face, my best memories were made in this city. Alma has given me the opportunity to recreate these memories and share them with our guests.

Reservations available Monday- Thursday, Waitlist only on Weekends.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Spanish, Latin / Spanish, Latin American
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 08:00–15:00 Lunch Daily 08:00–15:00 Brunch Daily 08:00–15:00 Dinner Fri 17:00–21:45
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Melissa Araujo
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Area
    Bywater
  • Cross Street
    Dauphine St.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 103 people are saying

Alma Café - Bywater reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Great for brunch

  • New Orleans

    Great for brunch

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Alma Café in Bywater is a charming spot known for its "fresh flavors" and "beautifully plated" dishes. The cozy atmosphere with outdoor seating enhances the dining experience. While service can be inconsistent, the "delicious" Honduran cuisine and "amazing" brunch options make it a must-visit for locals and tourists alike.
103 Reviews
  1. marcy

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food! Great service. We had a great breakfast!

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  2. Walter VIP

    New Orleans2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    We waited 20 minutes to get a glass of wine and a shot of bourbon. It never came so we left. Terrible service and an indifferent server. Wish we had a chance to try the food but I fear it would have taken an eternity to ever experience it.

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  3. Astrid

    New Orleans1 review

    1.0

    Dined on 17 March 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    We got sat at 1:45pm and did not get our food til almost 3pm. Mind you it was only some eggs and steak and a burger. Servers kept bringing food to the wrong tables. Our server was horrible and poorly groomed. She had a lot of extra items on our bill that weren’t for us. Flour tortillas were nasty. Chips for appetizers is $5. This place has gone downhill tremendously

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  4. yasser VIP

    Miami7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Espectacular fuimos a desayunar y superó mis espectativas..lo mejor que he visitado en new Orleans..

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  5. Kelly

    Mississippi1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 16 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Have been wanting to try Alma the last few times I was in NOLA and couldn't get there. Made a point to try it this visit and I was not disappointed! Looking forward to trying it again. The space is on the smaller side, but it was cozy, cute, and did not feel crammed in at all. They also have outdoor seating. The food was fresh and full of flavor. Had a group of 5, everyone was highly satisfied with their meal. The Lemon Ricotta Pancakes were a great, sweet, starter for the table. We shared some plantains too and they were delicious. Our server Jake, was very fun and personable. Overall it was an awesome experience and I would recommend this neighborhood gem. A few of the dishes we had... The Brussel Sprout Bowl add Chicken - Looked so pretty, super fresh, great flavor. Baleada Sencilla - Huge and tasty! My sister and I split this, and still had food leftover. Avocado Toast add Eggs - Presentation was nice and taste was excellent. Dauphine Omelette - Vegetarian, fluffy eggs, fresh veggies, filling, and tasty. Don't miss out on this place!

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  6. Cyd

    New Orleans1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had breakfast for my birthday, staff was super friendly and the food was amazing. I will definitely come back to eat some more.

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  7. Dana VIP

    New Orleans60 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An amazing meal! Brought our son home from college and he loved it as well.

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  8. jennifer

    New Orleans8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 7 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is the place I take all my guests visiting from out of town. Such filling dishes and always delicious.

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  9. Esther VIP

    San Antonio15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 5 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So glad to have stumbled upon this place while walking through Bywater. This cozy spot has some of the best food and drinks I have tasted in New Orleans. The Adult's French Toast was phenomenal! And I will be thinking about it for days! And the Medicina Por Favor was superb! I will definitely be making a trip back on my next visit!

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  10. Melissa

    New Orleans1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 3 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for an early breakfast before the krewe of red beans. Service was 10/10, food came out quick, the plantains and chilaquiles and my aperol spritz were fabulous! Thanks for the hospitality, yall!

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FAQs

Alma Café - Bywater offers delivery in partnership with Chow Now. Alma Café - Bywater also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (504) 381-5877.

Alma Café - Bywater is rated 4.5 stars by 103 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Google Map for Alma Café - Bywater

800 Louisa St, New Orleans, LA 70117-6737

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Dauphine St.
  • Area
    Bywater
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 08:00–15:00 Lunch Daily 08:00–15:00 Brunch Daily 08:00–15:00 Dinner Fri 17:00–21:45
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Spanish, Latin / Spanish, Latin American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Melissa Araujo
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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