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Cafe Maspero

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4.0
(1794)
4.0
(3020)
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4.0
(1794)
•#10 on "The 50 best cheap eats in Decatur"
affordable
Restaurant
Bar
Cajun restaurant
Creole restaurant
Lunch restaurant
Po’ boys restaurant
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Address
601 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
Website
https://cafemaspero.com/
Phone
(504) 523-6250
Hours
SuSunday: 8:00 AM–10:00 PM
MoMonday: 8:00 AM–10:00 PM
TuTuesday: 8:00 AM–10:00 PM
WeWednesday: 8:00 AM–10:00 PM
ThThursday: 8:00 AM–10:00 PM
FrFriday: 8:00 AM–11:00 PM
SaSaturday: 8:00 AM–11:00 PM
601 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
Saturday: 8AM–11PM
SuMoTuWeThFrSaShow times
SuSunday: 8:00 AM–10:00 PM
MoMonday: 8:00 AM–10:00 PM
TuTuesday: 8:00 AM–10:00 PM
WeWednesday: 8:00 AM–10:00 PM
ThThursday: 8:00 AM–10:00 PM
FrFriday: 8:00 AM–11:00 PM
SaSaturday: 8:00 AM–11:00 PM
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People typically spend 1.5 hr here
(504) 523-6250
https://cafemaspero.com/

About

Cafe Maspero, located at 601 Decatur St., offers a casual dining experience in a charming brick-lined space with an old-world vibe. It's known for serving classic New Orleans fare at affordable prices, making it a great option for travelers on a budget. The menu features a wide variety of seafood platters, crawfish (in season), muffulettas, and traditional po-boys to satisfy various tastes.
Why you should go
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  1. Try the fried seafood platters and gulf fish for delicious flavors
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  2. Experience authentic New Orleans cuisine like shrimp po boy and alligator bits
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  3. Enjoy comforting meals such as calamari entree or Classic Benedict

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We loved this restaurant right in the heart of the French quarter. It had several selections that were not your regular New Orleans dishes. This was very helpful for our party since some people had a very specific diet restrictions. Very friendly staff and accommodating
We had lunch on a Monday with a baby. The staff was very friendly. Talked with us and played with the baby a bunch. It has been storming out all day, and we were soaked with a wagon and umbrellas. They were very accommodating to all of it. I had the pasta jambalaya and my wife had the chicken sandwich. Both were very well cooked, excellent flavor and very large portions. Our waitress was very knowledgeable about the different food, styles, tastes and what goes well with the other. Our baby ate the pasta off of my plate, and we still had a ton of food left on my plate. We would return in a heartbeat of we weren't 12 hours away. Great place, highly recommended.
We decided to try Cafe Maspero for breakfast while in New Orleans. It was delicious. Ours was great & all the plates that I saw go by looked amazing too! Fun atmosphere & decor. They are open & serving all day & evenings. Wow!
We loved this restaurant right in the heart of the French quarter. It had several selections that were not your regular New Orleans dishes. This was very helpful for our party since some people had a very specific diet restrictions. Very friendly staff and accommodating
We had lunch on a Monday with a baby. The staff was very friendly. Talked with us and played with the baby a bunch. It has been storming out all day, and we were soaked with a wagon and umbrellas. They were very accommodating to all of it. I had the pasta jambalaya and my wife had the chicken sandwich. Both were very well cooked, excellent flavor and very large portions. Our waitress was very knowledgeable about the different food, styles, tastes and what goes well with the other. Our baby ate the pasta off of my plate, and we still had a ton of food left on my plate. We would return in a heartbeat of we weren't 12 hours away. Great place, highly recommended.
We decided to try Cafe Maspero for breakfast while in New Orleans. It was delicious. Ours was great & all the plates that I saw go by looked amazing too! Fun atmosphere & decor. They are open & serving all day & evenings. Wow!
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Know before you go

  • Visit during off-peak hours to avoid long wait times or crowded spaces
  • Consider trying sampler platter options to taste a variety of dishes at once
  • If you prefer hot beverages, ensure to request freshly brewed coffee upon ordering
  • Engage with friendly staff for recommendations on must-try menu items

Reviews

Cafe Maspero offers a mix of experiences, with some patrons enjoying the large portions and friendly service while others found the food lacking. The historic structure adds charm to the atmosphere, complemented by good cocktails but sometimes uninteresting food. Some highlight dishes include the fried seafood platters, gulf fish, hush puppies, shrimp po boy, and alligator bits. While some reviewers praised the efficient service and comforting meals like calamari or Classic Benedict, others noted issues with cold coffee or slow service. Overall, Cafe Maspero seems to be a hit-or-miss spot where visitors can enjoy New Orleans delicacies in a casual setting.
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3020 reviews
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5/5The M
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Feb 4, 2025 from
Google
We loved this restaurant right in the heart of the French quarter. It had several selections that were not your regular New Orleans dishes. This was very helpful for our party since some people had a very specific diet restrictions. Very friendly staff and accommodating
5/5Bowl 8
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Apr 21, 2025 from
Google
We had lunch on a Monday with a baby. The staff was very friendly. Talked with us and played with the baby a bunch. It has been storming out all day, and we were soaked with a wagon and umbrellas. They were very accommodating to all of it. I had the pasta jambalaya and my wife had the chicken sandwich. Both were very well cooked, excellent flavor and very large portions. Our waitress was very knowledgeable about the different food, styles, tastes and what goes well with the other. Our baby ate the pasta off of my plate, and we still had a ton of food left on my plate. We would return in a heartbeat of we weren't 12 hours away. Great place, highly recommended.
5/5Lagene L
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Dec 7, 2024 from
Google
We decided to try Cafe Maspero for breakfast while in New Orleans. It was delicious. Ours was great & all the plates that I saw go by looked amazing too! Fun atmosphere & decor. They are open & serving all day & evenings. Wow!
5/5Shane A
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Mar 5, 2025 from
Google
We had a wonderful experience at Cafe Maspero. The service was amazingly friendly and attentive. The food was absolutely perfect. We had the New Orleans muffuletta, roast beef poboy, and the stuffed fish. Also, if you get fries upgrade them to Primo, they are fire!!
5/5Casey D
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Dec 30, 2024 from
Google
Good feel of New Orleans. Service was good, but not super attentive. The food was great! I loved the muffaletta, I was not disappointed. My husband got a jambalaya pasta and it was also very good
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Map
Address
601 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
Website
https://cafemaspero.com/
Phone
(504) 523-6250
Hours
SuSunday: 8:00 AM–10:00 PM
MoMonday: 8:00 AM–10:00 PM
TuTuesday: 8:00 AM–10:00 PM
WeWednesday: 8:00 AM–10:00 PM
ThThursday: 8:00 AM–10:00 PM
FrFriday: 8:00 AM–11:00 PM
SaSaturday: 8:00 AM–11:00 PM
601 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
Saturday: 8AM–11PM
SuMoTuWeThFrSaShow times
SuSunday: 8:00 AM–10:00 PM
MoMonday: 8:00 AM–10:00 PM
TuTuesday: 8:00 AM–10:00 PM
WeWednesday: 8:00 AM–10:00 PM
ThThursday: 8:00 AM–10:00 PM
FrFriday: 8:00 AM–11:00 PM
SaSaturday: 8:00 AM–11:00 PM
Hide times
People typically spend 1.5 hr here
(504) 523-6250
https://cafemaspero.com/
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