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No Longer "ALL OF THAT!".
Like many things these days ... the portion and quality of the sandwich has greatly suffered ... and of course, there have been significant cost increases throughout the past 17 years that I have
been going there.
Yes, they used to be "THE PLACE" to get a muffuletta, hands down ... but they can't claim that noteriety any longer!
One thing that is for sure and hasn't changed at all in all these years ... And that is the RUDEST staff/employees anywhere in the world. This has been consistent throughout the years and I guess I should be thankful for that!
Way too many other places in The French Quarter and the surrounding area to waste your time and your money, but I know habits are hard to die and to many having a Central Grocery Muffuletta is much more than just having a sandwich ... It's somewhat about the overall experience. For me, when I go in to the store, my mind is flooded with memories of times and experiences shared with friends over the sandwich ... IT is NO LONGER about the sandwich ... It's still worth a visit if you overlook the employees!…
Don't waste your money. Forget about trying to give them your money. They are rude and treat you as if they don't need your business... whether that's true or not, you should always make your customers or potential customers feel appreciated and welcome. There are plenty of other places to enjoy great food and amazing service. I can assure that they will never see another dime of my money again. I'm somewhat relieved to see that there are a number of other people who have had the same experience. What a shame... for Central Grocery.…
Thought I'd died and gone to heaven!. I LOVED the selection of Italian coffees, pastas and cookies! And OH, the spices! Next time I'll bring an empty suitcase just for the shopping at Central Grocery!
It's famous. The muffaletta was good and the place is cute in a dirty and dingy kind of way. The guys behind the counter are some of the most unhappy looking people I've encountered in a while. What was surprising to me was that after I ordered my sandwich, I saw swastikas tattooed on the knuckles of the guy who was ringing up my order. If I hadn't been showing a guest from another country the city, I'd have canceled my order. In fact, now I regret that I let that sway me.…
From the mouth of babes. And when I asked my 5 year old granddaughter what she wanted for her upcoming birthday she told me how last year she remembered having the best sandwich in the world while in New Orleans and how friendly the "sandwich man" was and how high the stools were that she sat on. She asked for me to take her back again for another sandwich. Yes, Central Grocery--introducing yet another generation of my North Carolina family to this "must do" place while in New Orleans! Thanks, guys!…
