Classic · French Quarter, New Orleans

Central Grocery

Central Grocery: Classic in French Quarter, New Orleans. Order: Whole or half muffuletta, served cold.

Where to eat muffulettaStop on the New Orleans food walk

What to order

Whole or half muffuletta, served cold

A half muffuletta, served cold. Take half away to eat later or split it among the group.

Why go

The 1906 Italian grocery that is the sandwich's origin story.

The shop credited with creating the muffuletta; meats are sliced in house on locally baked bread with the family's olive salad.

Address
923 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70116
Neighborhood
French Quarter
Price
$$
Hours
Hours not stated on our source page; worth confirming. Phone (504) 523-1620. (as listed; check before you go)
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Napoleon HouseCoop's PlaceAcme Oyster HouseBrennan'sFrench MarketKiller Poboys
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Researched October 23, 2026 from the sources linked above. Places change; confirm hours and reservations before you go.

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