If you’ve ever been to New Orleans, you know full well that it’s known for its food. If you like to party, you probably also realize that New Orleans is a 24-hour party town. If you combine these things, you have a place that serves great food all night long. Whether it’s classic American food, New Orleans food, or burgers, you can find it all night long in the Louisiana city of New Orleans.
classic american fare
There are several 24-hour restaurants in New Orleans that offer classic American food. One of them is Dot’s Diner. Dot’s is such a classic diner that her company motto is “I’m not your mom, but you’re always home at Dot’s Diner.” It sells grits, eggs, sandwiches and more throughout the night. It was also voted “Best Value in New Orleans” by a local magazine. Although Dot’s is unique to New Orleans, there’s an American classic you can get in New Orleans that you can get anywhere: a Krystal Burger. There is a Krystal Burger restaurant on Bourbon Street, the most famous and notorious street in New Orleans. It is a perfect place for late night snacks.
New Orleans food
The sweetest way to get round-the-clock food in New Orleans is to eat the French classic: beignets. You can find these treats at Cafe Du Monde in the French Quarter all night long, any day of the week. For those who don’t know, buñuelos are mild-tasting pieces of fried dough that are then coated in powdered (confectioners’) sugar. In New Orleans, fritters are commonly served with a latte, which in this city consists of steamed milk, coffee, and radicchio. The chicory helps provide a bold bitter taste that is the perfect contrast to the overly sugary batter. Another 24-hour restaurant in New Orleans that serves local cuisine is actually a gas and convenience store called Danny and Clyde’s. Danny and Clyde’s serves up classic poor boy sandwiches, including the big 4: shrimp, roast beef, catfish, and oysters.
Burgers
There’s one late-night burger in New Orleans that tops all 24/7 New Orleans burger options and it’s Bud’s Broiler. Bud’s burgers aren’t huge and don’t come with bacon or blue cheese. What makes his burgers great is the preparation: all burgers are cooked over a charcoal fire. Also, this restaurant takes care of the details. Bud’s knows that a burger is best when the cheese is shredded, placed on top of the burger as it cooks, and then placed on the side of the bun with mayonnaise. Also, lettuce and crushed tomatoes, always fresh, are applied in perfect moderation.
Whether you’re starving for a burger or settling for something else, New Orleans’ 24-hour eateries are an extremely diverse bunch.