Meals From the Heart Cafe

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-contamination?

— 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-contamination?

— 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-contamination?

— 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-contamination?

— 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-contamination?

— 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-contamination?

— 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-contamination?

— 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-contamination?

— 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-contamination?

— 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-contamination?

— 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-contamination?

— 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-contamination?

— 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-contamination?

— 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-contamination?

— 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-contamination?

— 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-contamination?

— 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-contamination?

— 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-contamination?

— 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-contamination?

— 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

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-contamination?

— 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

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-contamination?

— 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-contamination?

— 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-contamination?

— 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-contamination?

— 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-contamination?

— 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

Superb! Excellent food and service. Plus they are HIGHLY knowledgeable and helpful. Complete confidence in this place being safe and delicious.

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
• Dedicated gluten-free fryer
• 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
• Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

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

Other Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Good with other allergies
• Offers outdoor seating

This is maybe my fourth time to eat breakfast here. The food is so tasty and worth the little wait if they're busy. The staff is very knowledgable and even put GF bread with my meal. What a treat!!! Keep in mind it is at an outside space at the Market but there are plenty of places to sit and people watch while you eat!

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

Everything was incredible. We got the gluten free blueberry pancakes. They were dairy free as well. 10/10! I don’t remember the last time I had pancakes. They had many gluten free and vegan options. Pancakes were served with vegan butter too!

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

— 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

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

Hefty dose of cross contamination with my others tasty meal. Don't recommend for a celiac or if you're very sensitive. Otherwise it's yummy.

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

— 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

Other Characteristics

• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Offers outdoor seating

A hidden gem! Absolutely delicious! Highly recommend! Thank you Alana!

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

— 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

Other Characteristics

• Good for lunch
• Offers online ordering
• Offers outdoor seating

Very knowledgeable, several options. I got the gumbo and.a crab cake. I had to salt it all. Was bland otherwise but a good option. Was very safe.

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

— 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?

— Average

I used to love this place so much, but the quality in service has seriously dropped. They're is no interacting with the staff as they just point you to a computer. We got 1 order of gf pancakes, two bottles of water, and two eggs, and it was over $30. We ordered that little because the computer system didn't allow for adding items onto items. It was weird.

Celiac friendly, knowledgeable about xcontamination. Fabulous service and staff. Great food. Hard to find but worth the effort. They're passionate about the food they serve. Family business.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Food is amazing! Bread and pancakes! They even have Gfree po’boys

Celiac friendly?

Yes

They might have gluten free options but they DO NOT cook anything in separate places or even separate pans. All they do is wipe it off., which if you are celiac that’s a big NO NO. So absolutely not safe for celiac people.

Celiac friendly?

No

It was a cute little place in the French market! It was very safe and had good options. The only reason I didn’t 5 star it is because I thought they could punch the flavor up. They also didn’t have beignets which was a disappointment. Overall though, safe Cajun food and totally worth the stop.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

The younger gentlemen I spoke with discussed how they take allergies very seriously and they want people to feel good when eating their food

AMAZING, HIGH QUALITY, EXTREMELY FLAVORFUL FOOD. I ate the poached egg and crabcake special, which has their own homemade crabcake sauce and salad dressing. SO flavorful and tasty - I also had GF DF King Cake here!

GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• 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

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for dairy-free
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Good with other allergies

Delicious gf king cake! Definitely recommend

Delicious gluten free king cake

Celiac friendly?

Yes

MUST GO!! It was not what I was expecting but I am so glad I went. The food was amazing. Some of the best food I’ve had in NOLA for the whole week! They have GF crab cake tacos. Delicious!

Amazing food. Fresh ingredients. Best GF crab cakes poboy. Vegan options. Very helpful and staff regarding allergy/food sensitive folks.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

So much love here. Everything is made to order and absolutely delicious. The GF chicken po boy yum yum yum. They take celiac seriously. Looking forward to next time

Celiac friendly?

Yes

I have celiac and was so happy to find this place. I had pancakes, split the omelet and toast. All wonderful. James was very helpful when ordering, as it is a kiosk you place your order on.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

They recently moved to a system where you order via a computer screen. I talked to the very knowledgable staff behind the counter and explained that I was celiac and vegan and asked her how to order as there was not options for both. She was very helpful and told me what I could have. She told me to select one and she would tell the kitchen. I selected gluten free gumbo since I consistantly worry about cross contamination, and verbally told her vegan. It's a long wait, but they warn you of that. When I got my meal, I saw chicken. I went back and asked, and the counter woman told me it was beyond meat. So I went back and sifted through my gumbo again and confirmed it was actual chicken. So I went back and they apologized and remade it. The counter employee actually went and added a gluten free and vegan gumbo option to the touchscreen after that. If I could give the girl at the counter 6 stars I would, but I am giving the whole place 4 because I didn't get sick, but I ended up waiting 90 minutes because they couldn't do it right the first time.

Celiac friendly?

Yes