Meals From the Heart Cafe

Clearly the name of this restaurant tells all. Vegan and GF. Focused on wellness eating. Very good. Staff very in tuned to CD requirements. I was recovering from a bad experience elsewhere and needed to be somewhere I could trust. This place fit the bill. The grill was cleaned for my meal. Food was very good. Staff kind and helpful.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

The GF “beignets” are a baked donut and not even a good one .

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Poor

Was able to order the gf gumbo and the server was asking everyone in line if they needed a gluten free meal automatically (so you know you’re safe). Missed out on the gf beignets. They were sold out by 12 pm!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Tried the gluten free crab cake platter with potatoes and everything was very tasty! Many gf, vegan, and vegetarian options!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Had the chicken po-boy & potatoes and was just fine!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

Cashier was obviously not interested in his job and was on the phone while taking orders. Despite that they had very good signage next to each dish and had GF jambalaya and gumbo. They use okra to thicken their gumbo so no flour needed! Prepared separately and came with gf bread, which wasn’t clear to me on the signage so a pleasant surprise!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

the staff were very knowledgeable and helpful.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

Other Characteristics

• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Good vegetarian options

I was a little nervous to eat here. Most of the 41 reviews were positive, but there were a couple of hiccups. It was very busy, but the young lady who took my order mentioned they are careful to insure no cross-contamination. I had a po-boy shrimp with potatoes and a honey-sweetened lemonade. I am very sensitive to gluten, and I was fine! It is annoying I check my watch to make sure I am home 3 hours later, in case. And, I must trust the kitchen staff, the chef. But, once again, I was fine, and it was very tasty, a bit spicy. I finally had a po-boy in New Orleans. The gluten free French baguette was small but tasty

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Offers outdoor seating

The gumbo was super watery and had zucchini and red beans in it. It also lacked flavor. I have had gluten free gumbo at different places and this was a definite let down

I felt fine afterwards but was not confident at all after my experience. I confirmed the gumbo was GF and ordered it, specifying I needed GF. After and extremely long wait, I was handed a bowl of gumbo (thankfully covered) and a wrapped thing on top. The cashier said it was bread - when I asked if it was gluten free bread, he acted surprised and said "I think so." I must have looked perturbed because he volunteered to check. Yeah, it was NOT GF. He took it back and did offer to get me GF bread but I declined after confirming that the gumbo actually was GF.

Gumbo was fine. I did not get sick, but the whole thing made it clear the fact that I'd ordered gluten free was never communicated to the back.

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

Great food and I didn’t get sick.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Bread came with gluten free order, gumbo wasn’t super flavorful, nor was it worth the $17 price for the size cup received.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Not at all

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Below Average

Fantastic GF pancakes and traditional gumbo.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

GF gumbo was delicious. Crab cakes are nothing amazing. Not a personal fan of the GF Po Boy as it just doesn’t hold a candle to the non-GF version. Separate GF prep table and cleaned griddle before making my meal. One of several amazing GF establishments in the French Market. Left plenty full and happy.

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

Delicious breakfast! I had the crab cake eggs Benedict with avocado toast (on gf bread). I felt completely comfortable eating and had no reaction.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

It was wonderful! I had the gluten free crab cakes. They were perfect. When I walked up the first thing she asked was if I had any allergies.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Terrible. $39 for a little crab cake, “gumbo” with just chicken and an order of a few inedible cold hard “beignets.” I had to go back and ask them to put sausage and shrimp in our gumbo. One of the servers tried to tell me that it’s whatever you get in your bowl. Luckily, there was someone more professional there to assist and correct the problem. Won’t be back. The First server also said she was going to bring our food to us. She never did, so I heard my name being called and so I went over. I would’ve been happy to but she told me she was going to come over. Very strange.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Not at all

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much/None

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Poor

Crab tacos, super yummy! Friendly service and quite a bit too choose from ♡ Glad to find this little gem. Not a single side effect 😊

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

OMG, Gluten Free donut brushed with powdered sugar warmed up was better I say than a beniet. The grilled shrimp poyboy was delicious just on a small GF Baquette but tasty. 6/21/2023

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Had the GF gumbo and GF Bloody Mary and it was all delicious!!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for lunch
• Good vegan options
• Offers outdoor seating

The food was fantastic! I got a shrimp poboy on gluten free bread and cajan potatoes. The waiter was very knowledgeable about allergies. There are several items on the menu that are GF.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Awesome gumbo and crab cakes, very knowledgeable and great food

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Breakfast was underwhelming, perhaps better location for sandwiches. NOLA breakfast platter wasn’t anything that couldn’t have been found in the frozen section, was served with moldy fruit.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Below Average

The GF Crab cake Po Boy was delicious! The menu was very clearly marked with GF options with a huge variety! No reactions

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

The menus in photos in the reviews aren’t current, no option for a half order. However, yummm!!!! And they are so nice.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

This is a stand in the open part of the French market. I would not call this a “cafe”. Not the nicest setting. Glad we checked it out before we went there for breakfast.

Best gluten free food I've had in a VERY long time. Staff is knowledgeable and friendly. Able to answer questions on the spot without hesitation. If I lived closer I'd go broke eating the gluten free crab cake sandwich!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Kept going back and back and back. Expensive but you know... gluten free prices.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
• Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Dog friendly
• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for dairy-free
• Good for keto
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Good vegetarian options
• Good with other allergies
• Offers delivery
• Offers outdoor seating

AMAZING gumbo with gf bread, made a stomach ache from earlier in the day actually go away🫶🏻

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Such AMAZING food!! It was so great to have authentic New Orleans food that was safely gluten free. I wish I had more time to try more items on the menu! I had the shrimp poboy and it was fantastic. Absolutely recommend a stop!!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for dairy-free
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Good vegetarian options

Me and my wife (both celiac) ate here everyday we were vacationing in New Orleans. It's a booth in an outdoor market, so we were hesitant regarding cross contamination, but they clearly take necessary precautions and reassured us it'd be safe. It's expensive, but I'd absolutely recommend - You can get real gluten free New Orleans food - Shrimp Po Boy, Gumbo, Red Beans and Rice, and some sandwiches with impossible meat. Felt nice to know we had a daily safe, fresh, healthy-ish option! Make sure to double check the hours - the market isn't open too late.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for dairy-free
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Good vegetarian options
• Good with other allergies
• Offers outdoor seating

You have to get the crab cake passion (I ordered an extra crab cake because they where so good). My husband enjoyed the food too. James showed us what southern hospitality is all about!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Crab cake was good. Gumbo was alright too. I appreciate them being allergen friendly. Pretty pricey but it's worth being able to eat cajun food gluten free. Would absolutely recommend to anyone here

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

DOES NOT HAVE GLUTEN FREE BEIGNETS. Went bc they show up on this website as having them, but they do not. Crab tacos were good, but not worth the high price.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

Other Characteristics

• Good vegan options

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Crab cake and gumbo were really good! The red beans and rice had no flavor and I was disappointed in those, but overall a great experience!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

We got the crab cake and shrimp po boy! Both delicious and the staff was very aware of GF. A little pricey and the po boy wasn’t traditional (GF bun instead of french bread or something similar) but it was still delicious!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Loved the crab cake! Maybe the highlight of my whole trip. Great beans and rice too. He was very attentive to allergies and put my food on a separate tray from my non-gf friends. Will go back here next time I’m in New Orleans for sure!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Had GF Crabcake. Just wanted a snack and was able to order just one crabcake served on a bed of lettuce. Hit the spot. Very tasty. Would definitely patronize again.

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

Other Characteristics

• Good for lunch
• Offers outdoor seating

Little vendor place in French market with great gf and vegan items. (I’m not vegan) so many options and cheap $1 bottle of water as it’s hot right now! Had the gumbo! Yummy! They had breakfast items as well! The worker was SO NICE and amazing! Def support this business! Good people and great food!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

This place is so good!! All food we ordered tested safe with NIMA. Delicious and accommodating.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Located in the French Market. Delicious VEGAN GLUTEN FREE gumbo! I can’t believe I can write that sentence! Meat and veggie options available. Super nice service. Gluten free bread available as a side. Very careful with precautions- I said gf, but didn’t specify celiac when I ordered the bread cautiously as a side, but he said- don’t worry you won’t get sick. And he was right :)

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

I had the gf crab cake “Poboy” (it’s a sandwich, but that’s fine), and it was delicious. It felt so nice to be able to eat at least something resembling a poboy as I remember them and love them. It’s spendy, but high quality.

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

People are very kind, very knowledgeable about gluten free meals and the food was amazingly good.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Delicious GF chicken po boy on delicious toasted (not contaminated) bread with potatoes! I felt super safe- they treat every GF order as an allergy, and they confirm it when handing it to you. Such a great meal!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

I had the GF crab cake po boy and it was amazing!! They have lots of classic New Orleans fare available in GF options, which can be difficult to find. Highly recommend!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout

Amazing food and service. We were able to enjoy in front of live music. Such a fun atmosphere at the French Market

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

The best gluten free pancakes I’ve ever had. Very knowledgeable about what on the menu is actually GF.

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Good with other allergies
• Offers delivery
• Offers outdoor seating

Had the crab cakes and they were amazing. The staff was knowledgeable and helpful. I am Celiac and had no reaction. I have not been able to find GF crab cakes many places so I was thrilled. They also had GF gumbo but I didn’t try it.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

The owner does an amazing job of making some fantastic Louisiana cuisine gluten free and vegan. They are happy to talk through the menu and accommodate any allergy as much as they can. I have been going here for years as my parents are local and I was born in Louisiana and I am so happy there is a gluten-free place in the French Market that accommodates my allergies and has fantastic gumbo and crab cakes! Don’t tell my grandma but his gumbo is better than hers!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent