New Orleans was made for late nights. Bars stay open 24/7, go-cups are legal, and the food keeps pace. From Cafe Du Monde to hole-in-the-wall po'boy shops, NOLA feeds you whenever you're hungry.
24-Hour Icons
Cafe Du Monde
French Quarter | 24 hours
Beignets and chicory coffee around the clock. The 3am experience is essential.
Clover Grill
French Quarter | 24 hours
Tiny diner with big personality. Burgers cooked under a hubcap.
Verti Marte
French Quarter | 24 hours
Corner store with legendary po'boys. "All That Jazz" is the move.
Camellia Grill
Carrollton | Until late
Counter-service diner with showman servers. Pecan waffles at midnight.
Post-Bar Classics
Dat Dog
Multiple locations | Until 3am
Gourmet hot dogs with wild toppings. Crawfish dog is very NOLA.
Juan's Flying Burrito
Multiple locations | Until late
Creole-Mexican fusion. Burritos that'll cure what ails you.
Coop's Place
French Quarter | Until late
Cajun dive bar with serious food. Jambalaya and fried chicken.
NOLA Late Night Tips
- Bars never close: You can drink 24/7. Food follows suit.
- Go-cups everywhere: Walk with your drink to the next spot.
- Skip Bourbon Street food: Tourist traps. Walk a block for real stuff.
- Cafe Du Monde at 3am: Less crowded than daytime, more surreal.