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Alma Café, New Orleans, LA

Alma Café

4.8
4.8
75 Reviews
$30 and under
Spanish

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2 people
19:00
Booked 10 times today
  • Great for brunch
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
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
    (504) 381-5877
  • Website
    http://www.eatalmanola.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Melissa Araujo
  • Location
    800 Louisa St, New Orleans, LA 70117-6737
  • 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

Menu

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What 75 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Best Value

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Great for brunch

  • New Orleans

    Best Overall

  • New Orleans

    Best Value

  • New Orleans

    Great for brunch

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Alma Café in New Orleans is a delightful culinary gem offering "fantastic" food and impeccable service. Guests praise the "amazing" flavors and vibrant atmosphere, making it a favorite brunch spot. The café's unique Honduran dishes and expertly crafted menu keep diners returning. Reservations are recommended for this popular breakfast and brunch destination.

75 Reviews

  1. Shanda

    New Orleans

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I enjoyed the creamy coconut margarita (mocktail) and the Alma breakfast that consisted of eggs, refried beans, avocado, and sweet plantains. I added chorizo. Everything was lovely.

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  2. Lada

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 16 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was not just amazing, but outstanding! Chef Melissa Araujo is the best chef! Service was excellent. The cafe is so unique and welcoming. The Alma breakfast and the blueberry pancakes were delicious!

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  3. Flor

    New Orleans

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was great and all the food we ordered was delicious.

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  4. Nicholas

    VIP

    Central Coast

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed chatting with our neighbors and the cocktail was wonderful

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  5. Hillery

    New Orleans

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Alma is an exceptional dining experience. The food truly has soul and never disappoints! Highly recommend!

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  6. Bryan

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Actual Honduran gem in the Bywater. Plenty of outdoors seating on a warm November day. Unique food (adult French toast, Honduran enchilada) was an absolute joy.

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  7. Becky

    New Orleans

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    The host was so rude, we had reservations arrived five minutes early. The restaurant was about 2/3 full, she told us to follow her which we did. She started walking toward the black where there were many open tables. She stopped and pointed back to the first table by door and said sit there. She repeatedly stood in the doorway talking with other employees letting the cold air blow in on us. The service was so slow, I took about 20-30 minutes to get our drinks. The food was amazingly, truly delicious. When the drinks were empty, our food plates go removed, but no check and no sign of our waitress. So we actually had to go to the back of restaurant and hunt her down. The back of the house knows what they are doing but the front of the house needs some training. I live in Nola and love to dine without the rush but there is the difference between space and ignoring, and that is what makes a good meal fabulous.

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  8. Marie

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything is amazing. Never a bad meal. A gem hidden in a neighborhood.

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  9. jennifer

    New Orleans

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience and food every time I visit Alma. I’m obsessed!

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  10. Donna

    Austin

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 21 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best breakfast I have ever had, the Chilaquiles were the best and the Louisiana Omelette was fabulous. Our server was really great helpful, friendly and knowledgeable We will definitely return.

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FAQs

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

Alma Café is rated 4.8 stars by 75 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 10 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Alma Café

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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