Johnny's Po-Boys

Expect a line when you get here. But well worth the wait. Plenty of dining space in the back if the front tables are all taken (and they will be.) With well over 20 choices of amazing Po Boys you MUST check out Johnny's when in NoLa more

What I loved about Johnny's is that they really try hard to please. They are so willing to correct any thing you want. If you are from another state they make you feel at home. When we went in, they were training new people. They were telling the po-boy maker to put more food on it. It was was falling off. They really mean business there. Good eats. If it isn't the way you want, go back up, they will fix it!.... Pros: Service is great, they really want to please. Friendly and packed! more

I ate lunch at Johnny's today, after reading great reviews on this site and others. When I arrived, I LOVED the unpretentious atmosphere and thought that the staff was very, very nice. An 11 on a scale of 1 to 10. I ordered a sausage po-boy, and my buddy ordered a shrimp po-boy. We both ordered gumbo, too. Overall, our food was above average. The bread for the po-boy was flaky and flavorful. Problem was, Johnny's skimped on the meat (shrimp on my buddy's and sausage on mine). The sandwich had really good flavor, overall, but the ratio of bread to substance was too high (way too little meat). On both po-boys, there was no meat for the last two inches of sandwich.\r \r I was disappointed, given the ratings of the restaurant, and given its reputation. Perhaps it is the best in New Orleans. If so, that is a sad statement, as better po-boys may be available in other cities (like Chicago, where I live) than in their native cities. I found the same to be true of Pat's and Geno's of Philadelphia. Almost all bread and very little meat. To me, this is a sign that Johnny's success may have gotten to its head, and that it may have forgotten what got it there. They've tried to skimp and risk ruining their reputation as a result. Shame. Good guys, those folks at Johnny's. Pros: Great atmosphere, flavor and service. Cons: If you like an all bread po-boy, this is your place. Too skimpy with the meats... more

My husband and I discovered this place about 15 years ago. They truly have the best po' boys I have ever eaten. Since then, we have been back many times to New Orleans, and we must always eat there at least once. The shrimp and oyster po' boy are the very best. We are going again in July, and this will be one of the first places we stop. more

There is a reason everyone says to go here.... The food was amazing! I would have eaten here every meal if I could. You have to stop here for breakfast or lunch. more

You will not get a better meal in New Orleans. Very New Orleans Very Big Very fantastic. The po boys are better than any I have had in the city. Pros: best food in new orleans Cons: small eating area more

The crab po-boy rocks. Gumbo, gotta try it at least once to decide for yourself. Big portions for an okay price. Pros: they have beer Cons: nada more

excellent selection of huge poboys served on good bread. they are big enough to split, if ya dont youll be totally stuffed.. Pros: best selection, speedy, good value Cons: none come to mind. more

I just got back from a fantastic trip to New Orleans! We stumbled upon Johnny's Po-Boys on our last day for lunch- soo good! It's very casual- step up to the counter and order your meal, grab a seat and enjoy! I had one of the po' boys (it was called Judge )- it had ground beef and three types of sausages (italian, andouille, etc.), lettuce, tomatoes, mayo all wrapped in the freshest, softest bread! It was absolutely delicious!! It's cheap, too! My 12-inch po' boy was only $6-7!! I highly recommend this place!! more

We found Johnny's the first time we went to NOLA. Since then, we have made it a priority eating place during our visits. One thing we found out was not to go to late because the bread is baked every day. One time we waited until the last day to go there, and the bread was gone. Also, there is a place to sit in the back. Pros: good food, good prices Cons: small more

We stopped in on a Sunday morning about 9 a.m. No crowd, no wait, just low prices and terrific eggs and hasbrowns (yum!). Good coffee, laid-back deli-style atmoshpere (you have to ask for it if you want it), and great prices. It was our last morning in town, and the wallet wasn't quite as heavy as when we first got there, if you know what I mean. Can cure a hang-over if that's what you need. more

Johnny's is the one place that I make sure to eat at when I visit NOLA. The po' boys are the best. Get there before the lunch crowd or you'll be waiting for a seat. more

Don't miss Johnny's. They will make a po-boy out of just about anything you could want. The shrimp is my fav, over flowing with shrimp, the gumbo is best I have ever had and the crab cakes are wonderful. The shrimp creole is lusious. We LOVE this place. Pros: fast service, great food, cheap eats more

We passed up breakfast at Cafe Beignet for a po'boy ""brunch"" at Johnny's. One of our smartest decisions made on a recent trip to New Orleans. Johnny's has a daunting selection of po'boys to choose from. We gaped at the wall mounted menu for some time before throwing up our hands and taking a stab at two sandwiches we hoped would reflect a lunch in the Crescent City. We decided to let caution flee and ordered a fried oyster and a boudin sausage po'boy--dressed. Both po'boys were ample in size, served on a terrific french loaf. The oysters were fresh, and tasted of the sea, despite being deep fried. The boudin sausage(pronounced ""boo-dan--I was cheerfully informed)was the richest, sweetest, most complex flavored sausage either of us had ever tasted. A memorable brunch stop, and one we will make again when in The City. Pros: Great tastes, Inexpensive, Beer more

True while there isn't much atmosphere what's important here is the food. The Po-Boys were great, try the shrimp one...mmm good. They also have breakfast available. 2 eggs, grits, bacon/sausage and a biscuit for $4.95, at least in March 2004! How could you go wrong? The service was friendly and if you avoid the peak lunch hours it's fast. I was there 4 times the 5 days I was in town. It's just that good. Pros: Inexpensive, Great food more

Anyone that pans this place is a fool! It is a typical deli so don't expect atmosphere. If you go, go for lunch and a late lunch after 2:00 p.m. Try the Austrialian Roast Beef Po-Boys. They melt in your mouth. Still my favorite place for a Po-Boy. It is extremely crowded any other time so be prepared to wait. It is a sandwhich shop but the food is awesome. A great place to take a break and rest for a bit. You'll eat only half and take the other half home. Pros: Food, Price Cons: Ambience, Crowded more

If you want a variety of po' boys this is the place. Every one I've tried has been been excellent. The bread is the best (you have little crispy crumbs all over you after) It is best to go early or late for lunch, because it gets very crowded. (that is usually a ggod sign) It's a deli/diner atmosphere (self serve) but well worth the effort. Service is usually fast even in the rush. Good value! Pros: Variety of Sandwich, good value more

Perhaps we will return, but we were not overwelmed with the service. The sandwich was good, but so were the others we ate in the French Quarter and the service was better at the other shops too. Pros: Food Cons: Service, Hours more

we ate here in a hurry on our way leaving the city.... wish it would have been one of our first stops..........the food was excellent and the food to match....be careful though, not credit cards accepted Pros: good food, fast service, fresh food Cons: hidden in town more

We were in New Orleans in April and had read about this place and wanted to try it. When I mentioned it to a clerk in a shop in the French Quarter where we were going for lunch, she grinned and said we wouldn't go wrong. While I only had two po' boys while we were in New Orleans so am far from an expert, this was the BEST. Wonderful bread and the shrimp were firm and full of flavor. The place is busy, crowded and not much space -- so what. We came for the po' boys and weren't disappointed. We'll be back!! more