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Napoleon House
A historic bar & cafe in New Orleans, famed for its Pimm's Cup, muffuletta, and rumored refuge offer to a French emperor escaping exile.
- 500 Chartres Street
- (504) 524-9752
- http://www.napoleonhouse.com/
Tips from the community
Right beside the Pharmacy Museum, you’ll find my fave spot to eat. The Napoleon House has a legendary status across the city. The story goes that it actually opened in 1794 as a refuge for Napoleon Bonaparte, though the exile never showed up. These days the gorgeous vintage spot is on the official National Historic Landmarks and is just as famous for its fascinating old photos and cool aesthetic as it for its incredible food.
But the food is fabulous so come hungry. They serve up all of the quintessential Louisiana dishes like red beans and rice, jambalaya, and gumbo. The crowning glory, though, are their muffuletta sandwiches. Linger over one and, if you get lucky, you might get to witness one of the famous Second Line parades.
But the food is fabulous so come hungry. They serve up all of the quintessential Louisiana dishes like red beans and rice, jambalaya, and gumbo. The crowning glory, though, are their muffuletta sandwiches. Linger over one and, if you get lucky, you might get to witness one of the famous Second Line parades.
theblondeabroad 4 years ago
Muffuletta: Muffuletta was invented in the famous Central Grocery and Deli at the turn of the century by Italian immigrants. Hurricane Ida in 2021 temporarily shut the business down, so until they reopen The best place to try Muffuletta is at the Napoleon House. The Napoleon house serves the traditional sandwich composed of Italian meats, provolone, and olive salad toasted - most leave it cold. Wash it down with a Pimm’s Cup and enjoy the century old establishment that was built to house exiled Napoleon Bonaparte.
kaylee 2 years ago
A house that really was built for Napoleon. Seriously. Known for Muffuletta and Gimlets.
tarahchieffi 2 years ago
Known for their warmed muffaletta and Pimm's Cup.
Historic building.
hiusa 2 years ago
Delicious jambalaya and a historic Pimm's Cup drink.
mustangdmv 2 years ago
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