Welty's Deli and Catering — Restaurant in New Orleans

Listen, I’m guessing you probably got here like I did: You’re from out of town but freaking hungry and you want a sandwich. You’ve searched “sandwiches” in Google maps and found the first one within walking distance with five stars. If you’re a sandwich lover, you’ve just made the best decision of your stay in NOLA.

Don’t be discouraged if the entrance isn’t obvious. Yes, it’s on the second floor of an office building, in like a food court. But the office building is real modern and super nice, and being inside is a nice break from the street.

In line I was getting excited. I could see and smell the food and it was torture waiting the 3-4 minutes it took to get through 5-6 customers in line in front of us. A lady behind us heard me talking about my barely contained anticipation and assured me I had made the best possible choice.

I’m that guy - especially when it comes to sandwiches - so I always ask. What’s popular? What do you like? A woman behind the counter, the owner I guess, I don’t know her name (Welty? 🤷🏻‍♂️) so I’ll just call her SweetnSassy, overheard and gave me a rundown of her hot sellers. Confirmed for me that the French Dip was what I wanted.

SweetnSassy was a doll and asked us where we were from. I said, “Is it so obvious we’re not from NOLA?” and she popped back with “Sweetie if you were from NOLA, this wouldn’t be your first time at MY restaurant.” 😂 She was right. I’m only here a couple days but I’m going back.

This damn French Dip sandwich SLAPPED. It was easily the best one I’ve ever had I’ve ever had, and I know what the heck I’m talking about. Not only was the food 🔥, but she had every conceivable sauce or condiment you could want on a tray next to the tables.

You did good, fellow sandwich soul. You found your favorite spot in the city. Now go pay the lady and then come back and write her a better review...

We did an overnight in New Orleans before returning home to Illinois, specifically for the food. NOLA never disappoints on dining experiences ❤️ I had promised my husband (a chef) that I would return with the best muffaletta New Orleans had to offer. Welty's did not disappoint. After making a very disappointing stop at another deli, I knew I had to find something impressive for the hubby. So I went to Welty's. Google maps confused me a bit on the location as it is on the second story of a shopping center, not a street facing storefront. It was totally worth the ride up the escalator to get there, though, as the sandwich was killer! I explained that I would be traveling on I55 for a 12 hr trek, and they packaged me up for the road without missing a beat. The staff was phenomenal and super friendly. We will definitely be stopping in again next time we find ourselves in The Big Easy. I would have shared a better picture, but the hubby got right into it before I...

We went in search of the most delicious Muffuletta in NOLA this morning. I'm pretty comfortable in stating we hit the jackpot. Welty's Deli, located at 201 St. Charles is a hidden gem.

Enter Place St. Charles through the street-level entryway and ride the escalator to the second floor. Welty's is to your left. If there is a line, it moves very quickly. Tina and the ladies take your order and you'll have your food before you are fully settled into your seats. Listen for your number to be called as it's sometimes a rapid-fire affair.

There are many choices here, and be sure to check out the specials. We ordered a whole Muffuletta to share and were rewarded with a choice of side dishes. The Italian pasta salad paired well with this 19th century Louisiana-Italian innovation. The portions are more than generous, flavorful and fresh. A must-visit for anyone touring...