Traditional New Orleans cuisine. But healthier.

The iconic flavors & soul of New Orleans offered in vegan, gluten-free, or traditional versions.
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Vegan Crab Cakes

A vegan take on the Louisiana classic that even meat lovers love!
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Vegan Beignets

Fluffy fried pillows bursting with heavenly flavor. 100% plant-based and 100% delicious!
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Start your day the NOLA way.

Fuel up with vegan or gluten-free pancakes, avocado toast, or shrimp and grits.
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A menu for meat lovers, too!

Sink your teeth into our traditional gumbo, shrimp Creole tacos, or hearty crab cakes.
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Traditional New Orleans cuisine. But healthier.

The iconic flavors & soul of New Orleans offered in vegan, gluten-free, or traditional versions.
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vegan crab cake at Meals From the Heart Cafe in New Orleans
vegan beignets from Meals From The Heart Cafe in New Orleans
shrimp and grits at Meals From the Heart Cafe in New Orleans
food collage of a crab cake poboy, vegan beignets, okra gumbo, and a vegan hot sausage poboy.

Customer Favorites

Crab Cakes (Traditional or Vegan)

$10/$14

Our famous crab cakes come two ways - traditional with sweet lump crabmeat or 100% plant-based made with artichokes and chi-peas. Both are packed with authentic New Orleans flavors and served with a zesty remoulade.

Vegan Beignets

$8.50

Our most popular item! Fluffy fried dough dusted with powdered sugar, made without eggs or dairy.

OKRA GUMBO (Traditional or Vegan)

$15

Our traditional gumbo features tender chicken, turkey sausage, okra and tomatoes simmered in Creole spices. The vegan version showcases zucchini, squash, roasted peppers and mushrooms. Both are gluten-free and served over white rice with a side of bread.

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What Our Customers Say

So so so so good!

I specifically came to Louisiana to try THIS vegan gumbo. Boyyyyyyy, they nailed it. Not to mention the Vegan Crab Cakes, so so so so good. I told everyone about this place while there, and had quite a few people stop by for all this goodness.

Mekia B.

Can't wait to return.

We enjoyed many meals here but some favorites were the Shrimp Po Boy, the red beans and rice, the veggie gumbo, the crab cake, and the breakfast special with vegan sausage. We can’t wait to return on our next trip to New Orleans and eat here again.

Jillian Rodriguez

A must try.

We ate here multiple times while in NOLA and the food was wonderful! Very food allergy friendly, separate menus depending on your allergy or preference. Coffee was great with dairy alternatives. Gluten-free beignets for the New Orleans experience. A must try. We will come back here when we are in NOLA again!

Meredith Sherry

Some of the best food we have ever had!

Vegan beignets!!! So thankful for the chance to have beignets. I am dairy free, but not vegan. We were able to get everything we wanted on the menu, all dairy free. Sincerely, some of the best food we have ever had.

Fender Berry

Absolutely amazing food

Absolutely amazing food. My wife and I have allergens to the best and most common food ingredients (egg, dairy, gluten and shellfish). Their Vegan & Gluten-Free Beignets were amazing and worth it. We would eat here every day if we could.

Husby C.

This place is extraordinary

This place is extraordinary! I've been in NOLA for a week and being vegan here has been haaaaard! I really wish I'd found this place sooner, I would've come every day! If I'm ever back in NOLA this is where I'll come for sure. If the staff are reading this, thank you so much, you made my trip.

Stevie Tia

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