10 Places to Get Groceries in New Orleans
New Orleanians take their food very seriously. You can tell
that in how we revere our historical restaurants and how strict we are about
our traditional recipes. In order to keep our culinary spirit thriving, we have
to have excellent, world-class supermarkets to make the groceries. Everyone has
their favorite grocery store to shop at and will give you all the reasons they like
going there. We even still talk about bygone grocery stores and why they were
the best, like Shwegmann's.
These New Orleans grocery stores will provide you not just with the best produce, meat, and more, their atmosphere can be conducive for culinary creativity. And you'll probably run into a few people you know while you're making your groceries.
1. Rouses Market
Multiple Locations
rouses.com
Rouses Market stands out as an exceptional supermarket in Louisiana due to its deep-rooted commitment to the local community and its emphasis on providing high-quality products. Founded in 1960, Rouses has grown to become a beloved institution, known for its extensive selection of fresh produce, locally sourced meats, and a wide array of specialty items that reflect the rich culinary heritage of the region.
Rouses Market also enhances the shopping experience through its commitment to customer service and community involvement. The store's knowledgeable staff is always ready to assist customers, providing personalized recommendations and ensuring that shoppers find exactly what they need.
2. Robért Fresh Market
Multiple Locations
robertfreshmarket.com
Robért Fresh Market first opened up in Metairie in 1994 with a mission to bring hard-to-find gourmet items, farm-fresh produce, and signature prepared foods to its customers. Nearly 30 years later, and Robért Fresh Market has expanded to Orleans Parish locations and one Baton Rouge location. You can visit the original Robért Fresh Market in Metairie (5016 West Esplanade Ave.) or one of the store's many other locations.
Robért Fresh Market operates with a mind-set of value-added service. The staff members are attuned to the needs and wants of the customers and strive to fulfill every request that's asked.
3. Whole Foods Market
Multiple Locations
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Whole Foods offers its commitment to providing high-quality, organic, and sustainably sourced products. With mutiple locations across New Orleans and Metairie, customers have access to fresh, seasonal, and top notch goods.
While there are periods of the day when the stores become quite crowded (especially when the hot food buffet gets set up to serve lunch), the nights are a terrific time to visit Whole Foods for a more relaxed grocery shopping experience. Be sure to check their website to see what weekly sales they currently have.
4. Breaux Mart
Multiple Locations
breauxmart.com
Breaux Mart is iconic. From the name and the popular locations to the logo, Breaux Mart stands apart from the rest and has a loyal customer base.
The staff makes a point of getting to know these regular shoppers and stands ready to help them find what they need, order specialty items, or make something unique. Visit one or all of their area locations to see why Breaux Mart is such a local legend.
5. Canseco's Carrollton Market
Multiple Locations
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Canseco's first opened on 1519 Metairie Rd. in early 2005, and it was the first grocery to return to Metairie after Hurricane Katrina. Due to the community's support, Canseco's was able to open a New Orleans location in 2007 at 3155 Esplanade Ave. Canseco's has more locations around New Orleans.
Canseco's can attribute some of its success to finding underserved areas in need of great quality groceries and opening up shop. Patrons also love the catering service that brings sandwich platters, dinner pans, and heavenly appetizers straight to you.
6. New Orleans Food Cooperative
2372 St. Claude Ave. Suite 110, (504) 264-5579
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Located inside the New Orleans Healing Center, the New Orleans Food Cooperative is a community owned grocery that is committed to the phrase, "Support local." The business strives to support the health of both the local community and local food systems.
The store has plenty of fresh, organic, and wholesome goods available for the community to peruse. Help support New Orleans' local economy by visiting the New Orleans Food Cooperative.
7. Winn-Dixie
Multiple Locations
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Winn-Dixie is one of the few non-locally-owned stores that New Orleanians will shop at, and they're willingness to go here is due mostly to Winn-Dixie's excellent prices and wide variety of products. The in-store pharmacy can also provide customers with cheaper prices on prescription medications; you may want to inquire about your prescriptions with them, especially if you're without insurance.
You can see great deals at the Winn-Dixie stores located in Mid-City (401 N. Carrollton Ave.), Uptown (5400 Tchoupitoulas St.), and in the East (9701 Chef Menteur Hwy.). There are more locations in Metairie, Kenner, Chalmette, and the Westbank.
8. Adams Street Grocery & Deli
1309 Adams St., (504) 861-1120
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Adams Street Grocery & Deli is a well maintained petite grocery that known to be a great spot to get organic, fresh fruits and vegetables. They have exotic picks like rambutan fruit and cactus leaf nopales.
Hit up this grocery if you are looking to make a fun new dish. They even have divine selection of meats like beef tongue and cow heart! But if that is not your style, they have a stocked up fridge of beers and liquor at great prices.
9. Trader Joe's
Multiple Locations
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Trader Joe's opened to huge fanfare in Metairie as it was the only location anywhere near New Orleans (though one other New Orleans location is now open and another is currently in the works). The grocery shop with unconventional items is usually quite busy, but don't let that deter you from coming here to shop around. You're bound to find something you'll love.
The Trader Joe's-brand products are always a great value, but the high-end organic products that you can also find at other stores are so well priced at Trader Joe's. The spirits and wine definitely keep customers coming back because it's some of the lowest prices you can find.
10. The Fresh Market
Multiple Locations
thefreshmarket.com
With delicious easy meals and seasonal ingredients, The Fresh Market is a great market to visit in both New Orleans and Metairie. If you're looking to feed your family without breaking the bank, consider ordering one of The Fresh Market's Little Big Meals.
With a freshly prepared food bar and sweets galore, this store is a great choice for all of your shopping needs. You can even visit their website for some easy to do recipes.
Best Stores to Make Groceries in New Orleans
The grocery shopping experience is so important. A good
store can be inspiring to you; it may make you want to be more creative, more
health-conscious in the kitchen. It may allow you to find new things that you
never even knew existed. Grocery stores are integral to the New Orleans way of
life.
What's your favorite supermarket in New Orleans? Let us
know where you shop and why!
