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Café Reconcile - Cafe Reconcile, New Orleans, LA
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Cafe Reconcile

$30 and under
Regional American (Southern)

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2 people
19:00
Booked 1 time today
  • Good for business meals
  • Innovative
  • Good for groups
Our innovative Workforce Development Program is designed as a positive youth development space that supports the career exploration and job readiness opportunities of young people 16-24 years old. Interns earn industry credentials, explore career and educational pathways that suit their individual abilities, and experience real-world, on the job training.

Led by a skilled team of industry professionals with shared lived-experience and incorporating a cadre of community-based partners, we work to build bright futures with and alongside our young people.

Café Reconcile is a destination lunch spot for a wide cross-section of New Orleanians as well as visitors from all across the country. Focusing on the kind of “soul food” for which New Orleans is known, the restaurant has earned high praise from local and national critics.

When guests dine in the cafe, funds go directly back into our Workforce Training Program ensuring Interns and Alumni have essential supports.

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Why they're an Icon

Executive chef: Chef Martha Wiggins

From the OpenTable editors: This Central City restaurant is frequently ranked among the best in New Orleans by Eater and the New York Times. New Orleanians head here for a stellar weekday lunch of soul food classics like fried catfish, shrimp po’ boys, and smothered turkey necks. Café Reconcile's mission is even more impressive: it's a nonprofit training young adults on the job for careers in the restaurant industry.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Regional American (Southern), Soul food
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00–14:30
  • Phone number
    (504) 568-1157
  • Website
    http://www.cafereconcile.org/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Location
    1631 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70113
  • Area
    Lower Garden District
  • Cross Street
    Euterpe St.
  • Parking details
    Free 2-hour secure parking
  • Public transit
    Euterpe Bus Stop located outside of the restaurant
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 18 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.9Value

Noise • Moderate

18 Reviews

  1. Cody

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a wonderful meal with outstanding service!

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  2. Malcolm

    New Orleans

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience. Food was outstanding. Crab cakes, crispy turkey necks, sweet potato crumble, cornbread, chili glazed salmon, blackened catfish, smothered chicken, sautéed vegetables, collard greens. Service was spot on. We were pleased to discover that a few alcoholic drinks are offered in addition to beer and wine. Large dining room is airy and attractive. There is a small parking lot behind the restaurant, but other parking available near by. Staff very welcoming. Excellent value. Will definitely return.

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  3. Erin

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 4 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, service and staff for an amazing cause. Don’t miss this great place.

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  4. Djuana

    VIP

    New Orleans

    113 reviews

    5.0

    113 reviews

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious homey, New Orleans cuisine, in a lively setting! The restaurant has a workforce development focus which serves the community .

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  5. Kimberlyn

    New Orleans

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 5 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was succulent and finger licking good. The service was great and the drinks were very strong.

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  6. Kim

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We chose to spend our 15th wedding anniversary at Cafe Reconcile: to celebrate our life together and the great values that this restaurant cultivates. The servers, staff, chefs, waiters staff and managers treat all persons with respect. This is not just a charity: it affirms all people involved. And, the food is excellent: noteworthy to be compared to all New Orleans cuisine! We will dine here again and bring friends and family with us.

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  7. Tsachi

    Israel

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 10 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, very reasonable prices and good service

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  8. Betty

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 3 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a good experience . Food is consistently good.

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  9. Leo

    VIP

    Washington DC

    111 reviews

    4.0

    111 reviews

    Dined on 1 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    These young people are putting out top notch food in a lovely space. They deserve the support of locals and visitors alike. Well done!

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  10. Adrienne

    VIP

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 1 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    10/10 highly recommended. Great food, service, and atmosphere.

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FAQs

Cafe Reconcile offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (504) 568-1157.

Cafe Reconcile is rated 4.9 stars by 18 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 1 time today

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Google Map for Cafe Reconcile

1631 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70113

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Euterpe St.
  • Area
    Lower Garden District
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00–14:30
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Regional American (Southern), Soul food
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Free 2-hour secure parking
  • Public transit
    Euterpe Bus Stop located outside of the restaurant
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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