Eat Local Specialty Markets in New Orleans
Shopping for fresh, specialty and local goods has never been easier in New Orleans. Whether you’re searching for a funky cheese, spectacular yard eggs, or a flat of peak-season strawberries, you’re never too far from the place that sells it. From beloved, family-run neighborhood stores to butcher shops to farmer’s markets, this is where we go when we’re makin’ groceries in New Orleans.
Terranova's Supermarket
Why We Love It: Maybe it’s the green onion sausage and limited supply of Saturday-only muffalettas, or maybe it’s the three generations of Terranova men who have worked behind the counter. You can stock up on the...
Crescent City Farmers Market
Why We Love It: Our city’s weekly market really gets around. Four days a week, you’ll find the best in fresh, local groceries in a neighborhood near you, and it’s a prime chance to meet the farmers and shop the...
St. James Cheese Company
Why We Love It: In their own words, “It is a playground for the cheese rookie, the rind-sniffing expert, and the curd curious.” This is where New Orleans goes for funky, soft, crumbly, or hard-to-find fromage,...
Cleaver & Co.
Why We Love It: Because … meat. But not just any meat. Cleaver & Co. is a full-service butcher shop specializing in locally-sourced meats. They know exactly where’s the beef (and pork and chicken) because they...
Hollygrove Market & Farm
Why We Love It: This farmer’s market store operates seven days a week and is stocked with local, seasonal food delivered directly from nearby farms (including their own). If you have trouble getting to one of the...
