Featuring soul-filled local dishes, 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. By dining at Café Reconcile, you help to train our students while supporting their training financially. You also get some great food!
Nonprofit daytime eatery serving Southern staples cooked by at-risk youth receiving job training. Based on 375 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.7 stars. Price $
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ Delivery
Address:
1631 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70113
Phone: (504) 568-1157
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Hours
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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Closed |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–2:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–2:30 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–2:30 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–2:30 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
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Reviews
Anandi Premlall
Wonderful and attentive staff. They made such delicious meals! I didn’t feel rushed even though it was a very busy afternoon. Lucy was such a treat to have as our server.
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Roberto Hannibal
I absolutely love this place. The staff is great and there is enty of seating and parking. But most important the food is incredible! I can’t tell you how much we have been talking about this spot. The turkey necks are insane. I can’t wait to come back!
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Goddess A.
Waited about 35 minutes for my food. I just knew it was going to be delicious since it was such a long wait. Catfish: flavorless, and not as crispy as I like. Had to add lots of hot sauce and ketchup to help with the taste. Sweet potato: wasn’t sweet whatsoever & bland. I’ve tasted better at a lot of other places throughout the city. Collard greens: it’s a no for me. Crab cakes: they were decent.
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Perso Natalie
The entree and dessert, when I went, was on a 4 star level with overly sweet lemonade. The staff are local high school students. Though the staff are young, I would not recommend you bring kids 6th grade and younger. The food is delicious and their palate would waste the experience. The prices are not similar to a 4 star restaurant around the French Quarter, but range from $10-$18 per person including a dessert. I believe gratuity is added, but it goes towards the continuation of the restaurant.
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Fred Bartley
Lucy, and Outee our waiters were excellent. Lucy,an enterprising entrepreneur himself, was excellent. The food is second to none. We will be back to visit Lucy’s restaurant that he dreams of in 2 years. Bravo! Great establishment and even better service. The Reconcile starts dreams and fulfills them. They just happen to have great food!
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adam bachmann
Getting some amazing food at Cafe Reconcile, a really neat place where they “transform the lives of young adults by encouraging personal growth, providing workforce development and training, and equipping young people with tools to achieve their potential.” Highly recommend.
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Joel Easley (Jeasley)
This is a must eat while in New Orleans.
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dana tomlin
Highly recommend. The flavor of the food was I had the fried catfish & my wife had the white bean/shrimp special. Sooooo good! You can tell they are learning the ropes so go in with that expectation for service. I saw several people coaching in the moment….what a great way to get on the job training. Tip well! They are all working hard!
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Angel “Angel-Yaya”
Been there many times, and I leave wanting wanting to try more dishes. Service is absolutely amazing. There’s young people in there who really want to learn who really want to make sure you get the best experience and they give you the best experience. Tuesday is my favorite because of the way the chicken is smothered and put over rice; I crave it.
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John Boronkas
Where to even start?? The premise behind this place is to teach and mentor youth. Add to that the food is amazing and you can see how they are a success… I highly recommend coming in for a meal, the catfish plate was fantastic and the jalapeño cornbread should not be missed! My wife had the fried green tomato sandwich with the sweet potato crumble, another great dish… Stop and meet the friendly and helpful staff, you wont be disappointed!
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