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Parkway Bakery & Tavern

538 Hagan Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119-4911
5044823047
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Ranked #45 of 1,121 restaurants in New Orleans
Price range: €1 - €16
Cuisines: American, Seafood, Family Fare, Sandwiches
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Good for: Child-friendly, Bar Scene, Local cuisine, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Takeout, After-hours
Description: Enjoy a poor boy in a nostalgic setting at Parkway Bakery & Tavern, which is located at the corner of Hagan and Toulouse overlooking Bayou St. John in Mid-City New Orleans. Our New Orleans restaurant is a local family dining tradition, and our Po-Boys are so good that even President Obama has eaten here! Visit us today to experience poor boys as you never have before.
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Marlton, NJ
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

Don't have any others to compare these to, but ours were awesome!! Loved the atmosphere and the food. We were a party of 6 and the line was very long, but there was plenty of outdoor seating for us to be comfortable and relax for a while. Not for dieters!

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See 4 more reviews by Tricia C for New Orleans
PA
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17 reviews 17 reviews
13 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

Out of the way for a tourist, but worth the drive for lunch or sandwich dinner. Order at the counter and find a seat. The po'boys are perfect! Try the catfish!

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See 3 more reviews by mittens5 for New Orleans
Atlanta, Georgia
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7 reviews 7 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

We were told to come here for poboys. The line at 2:00 was a mile long, but no one seems to care. The poboys are so delicious. After waiting in the line for about 10 minutes, we popped our heads in the bar area to check it out. There was a table, and the bartender told us to just come... More

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See 3 more reviews by Meredith_K for New Orleans
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27 reviews 27 reviews
20 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

I know this place has history, I know the owner was on "Chopped" and I know that some people describe the place like it is a religous experience, but I'm sorry, I was not impressed. I am Cajun born, raised and proud! I really feel that this place is a love it or leave it place. My experience was as... More

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Rome, Indiana
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12 reviews 12 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW via mobile

Went to the tavern for a late lunch. We found a table right away and were waited on as soon as we sat down. My husband had a shrimp po boy. The kitchen sent an extra basket of shrimp because the cook thought he may need more on his sandwich! I enjoyed the roast beef po boy and wasn't disappointed.... More

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Arlington VA
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3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

It's all been said before...Parkway is an institution. Go for the fully dressed surf and turf. A half will do you, unless you're really hungry. Read the back of the menu for the history of the place.

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See 2 more reviews by John B for New Orleans
New Orleans, Louisiana
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20 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Parkway Bakery is a must for those who live in and visit New Orleans and want the real po-boy experience. The sloppy roast beef, fried shrimp, and alligator sausage po-boys are some of the best in town. There is a near miss, however. The surf and turf--shrimp and roast beef combined--pretty much makes the worst out of both po-boys. I... More

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See 13 more reviews by Tangi2 for New Orleans
Hillsborough, North Carolina
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72 reviews 72 reviews
54 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

Just a skip from the Quarter, and a few blocks from the festival fairgrounds. We tried Bear's, and they are good (Bear's French fries and most especially the onion rings are divine), but for a warm -and-juicy-on-inside and crispy-the-outside roast beef dressed, this is the best. Come have a poboy with a longneck Barqs, or a special Pimm's Cup. Oh... More

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See 8 more reviews by mysons27705 for New Orleans
Ontario
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8 reviews 8 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2013

Roastbeef poboy complete with lettuce and pickles and a rootbeer. I think it's one of my top ten meals ever. Not alot of atmosphere but when the food is this good, who needs atmosphere. If you're in NOLA, a visit to the Parkway is a must in my opinion. The meat and gravy were tasty and the crusty bun was... More

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See 3 more reviews by PhoenixFyr for New Orleans
Hattiesburg, Mississippi
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73 reviews 73 reviews
53 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013

Many people in New Orleans will tell you this is the best po-boy place in town. It is very crowded (we were lucky to get a place at the bar for lunch on Good Friday), very casual. Considering how busy they were, our service was prompt. The shrimp po-boy was tasty and loaded with shrimp. Was it the best in... More

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