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WOW Cafe
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Chain serving burgers, Cajun dishes & wings with over a dozen sauces, plus other American fare.
Nearby attractions
Tulane University
6823 St Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70118
Newcomb Art Museum of Tulane
Woldenberg Art Center, 50 Newcomb Pl, New Orleans, LA 70118
Tulane School of Professional Advancement
Richardson Hall, 6823 St Charles Ave Bldg. #5, New Orleans, LA 70118
Loyola University New Orleans
6363 St Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70118
Tulane University Undergraduate Admission
6823 St Charles Ave #210, New Orleans, LA 70118
A Gallery For Fine Photography
7457 St Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70118
Nearby restaurants
The Boot
1039 Broadway St, New Orleans, LA 70118
PJ's Coffee
24 McAlister Dr, New Orleans, LA 70118
LUNCH Sandwich Shop
1039 Broadway St Front, New Orleans, LA 70118
Dunkin'
31 McAlister Dr, New Orleans, LA 70118
PJ's Coffee
6501 Willow St, New Orleans, LA 70118
Empanola
7321 Freret St, New Orleans, LA 70118
PJ's Coffee
6602 Freret St, New Orleans, LA 70118
Rimon
912 Broadway St, New Orleans, LA 70118, United States
Broadway Pizza
1039 Broadway St, New Orleans, LA 70118
Snake and Jake's Christmas Club Lounge
7612 Oak St, New Orleans, LA 70118
Nearby local services
Mushroom New Orleans
1037 Broadway St, New Orleans, LA 70118
Tulane Hillel
912 Broadway St, New Orleans, LA 70118
National Shrine of Our Lady of Prompt Succor
2701 State St, New Orleans, LA 70118
Lower Depths Theatre, Loyola University
6301 St Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70118
Friend & Company Fine Jewelers
7713 Maple St, New Orleans, LA 70118
University Village Shopping Center
6221 S Claiborne Ave, New Orleans, LA 70125
Cherry Bomb Hair Salon
7611 Maple St, New Orleans, LA 70118
Loyola University New Orleans College of Law
526 Pine St, New Orleans, LA 70118
John Jay Beauty Salon
7600 St Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70118, United States
ANGELIQUE
7725 Maple St, New Orleans, LA 70118
Nearby hotels
Butler House
Butler House, 36 McAlister Dr, New Orleans, LA 70118
Park View Historic Hotel
7004 St Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70118
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WOW Cafe
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WOW Cafe

31 McAlister Dr, New Orleans, LA 70118
3.6(25)$$$$
Open until 12:00 AM
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Chain serving burgers, Cajun dishes & wings with over a dozen sauces, plus other American fare.

attractions: Tulane University, Newcomb Art Museum of Tulane, Tulane School of Professional Advancement, Loyola University New Orleans, Tulane University Undergraduate Admission, A Gallery For Fine Photography, restaurants: The Boot, PJ's Coffee, LUNCH Sandwich Shop, Dunkin', PJ's Coffee, Empanola, PJ's Coffee, Rimon, Broadway Pizza, Snake and Jake's Christmas Club Lounge, local businesses: Mushroom New Orleans, Tulane Hillel, National Shrine of Our Lady of Prompt Succor, Lower Depths Theatre, Loyola University, Friend & Company Fine Jewelers, University Village Shopping Center, Cherry Bomb Hair Salon, Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, John Jay Beauty Salon, ANGELIQUE
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(504) 865-5152
Website
wowcafe.com
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Live events

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Nearby attractions of WOW Cafe

Tulane University

Newcomb Art Museum of Tulane

Tulane School of Professional Advancement

Loyola University New Orleans

Tulane University Undergraduate Admission

A Gallery For Fine Photography

Tulane University

Tulane University

4.4

(116)

Open 24 hours
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Newcomb Art Museum of Tulane

Newcomb Art Museum of Tulane

4.9

(12)

Closed
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Tulane School of Professional Advancement

Tulane School of Professional Advancement

4.8

(30)

Open until 12:00 AM
Click for details
Loyola University New Orleans

Loyola University New Orleans

4.3

(45)

Open until 12:00 AM
Click for details

Nearby restaurants of WOW Cafe

The Boot

PJ's Coffee

LUNCH Sandwich Shop

Dunkin'

PJ's Coffee

Empanola

PJ's Coffee

Rimon

Broadway Pizza

Snake and Jake's Christmas Club Lounge

The Boot

The Boot

3.6

(270)

$

Open until 12:00 AM
Click for details
PJ's Coffee

PJ's Coffee

3.4

(12)

$

Closed
Click for details
LUNCH Sandwich Shop

LUNCH Sandwich Shop

4.9

(109)

$

Closed
Click for details
Dunkin'

Dunkin'

2.5

(15)

$

Closed
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Nearby local services of WOW Cafe

Mushroom New Orleans

Tulane Hillel

National Shrine of Our Lady of Prompt Succor

Lower Depths Theatre, Loyola University

Friend & Company Fine Jewelers

University Village Shopping Center

Cherry Bomb Hair Salon

Loyola University New Orleans College of Law

John Jay Beauty Salon

ANGELIQUE

Mushroom New Orleans

Mushroom New Orleans

4.7

(301)

Click for details
Tulane Hillel

Tulane Hillel

4.3

(15)

Click for details
National Shrine of Our Lady of Prompt Succor

National Shrine of Our Lady of Prompt Succor

4.9

(30)

Click for details
Lower Depths Theatre, Loyola University

Lower Depths Theatre, Loyola University

4.6

(13)

Click for details
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Harrison GoodweatherHarrison Goodweather
Living in Australia you hear about the great dishes' of the Americas. While we are used to eating Rabbit and Kangaroos everytime an American would visit they always mentioned "The Jackson Cushing Special," from WOW Cafe. A dish so secretive that you must bring fireworks and set them off while running around painted in Red, White, and Blue just for the employees to be willing to make it. I knew I had to try it. So I got on a flight and headed straight to New Orleans to try it. When I arrived I first just asked for the dish. The employees looked at me like I was crazy. I knew what I had to do. I proceeded to do the ritual staring deep into the soul of the employees. The ordeal was so intense that the Louisiana National Guard actually came to shut it down. With the Guard being there the employees proceeded to make the dish. The special was nothing like Ive had before. My first bite sent my body into another world, I started to feel colors and see sound. I began to see entities that took control of my body and sent it to another dimension. Life as it was shattered in front of my eyes. All I could see was ⊑⟒⌰⌿ ⋔⟒, ⌇⏃⎐⟒ ⋔⟒, ⍙⊑⟒⍀⟒ ⏃⋔ ⟟ ⊑⟒⌰⌿ ⋔⟒, ⌇⏃⎐⟒ ⋔⟒, ⍙⊑⟒⍀⟒ ⏃⋔ ⟟⊑⟒⌰⌿ ⋔⟒, ⌇⏃⎐⟒ ⋔⟒, ⍙⊑⟒⍀⟒ ⏃⋔ ⟟. And in that moment I figured out how the universes in workings functioned. I woke up three days later in a motel 30 miles away with no recollection of how I got there. If you can try the special your life will be changed.
Hudson WeinfeldHudson Weinfeld
I originally came asking for the cheesecake sandwich but they were all out which I thought was a little disturbing given the “situation” The waiter recommend the Jackson Cushing Special instead citing that it was easy to make and the store was about to close. He said he wasn’t suppose to tell me about it but that if I said Jackson Cushing special five times he had to make it. I went ahead and said it 5 times as he face lit up. Right when I got to the 5th special he got write to work. It took nearly 3 hours and almost the entire kitchen staff to cook. They were even calling in workers to work overtime. Finally I got my sandwich and it came out to $9.50 but I decided to pay in monthly installments using Klarna as I spent all my money renting The Sting pt 2 while waiting for my food. It is a fish tartar sandwich with the works on a lightly toasted brioche bun with some sort of secret ingredient mixed into the tartar sauce which added a kick but was a little salty. I have to say it was pretty darn good. 10/10. Best fish sandwich I’ve found so far in the NOLA metroplex. Worth the drive if your coming from a far place like River Ridge or Avondale.
Jordan CaganJordan Cagan
Where do I even begin with my experience the WOW cafe located on 31 McAlister Drive. I had heard rumors of a fish so delightful so delicious that I had to fly to New Orleans to try this classic. "The Jackson Cushing Special" is how the locals refer to it. I arrived at wow and requested this special item. The workers refused and denied even knowing that this special exists. I realized I was going to have to work for one of the most delicious fish you can find In New Orleans. I dropped to my knees and starting begging for the special making an absolute scene. Eventually after 30 minutes the employees agreed to make the special as I had passed their grit test. They told me a meal earned is better than a free meal. That stuck with me while I was chowing down on the best fish I have had In the United States. As a world renown food critic this fish is the best I've ever had. 10/10 recommendation. (You must work for your fish to enjoy the fish).
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Living in Australia you hear about the great dishes' of the Americas. While we are used to eating Rabbit and Kangaroos everytime an American would visit they always mentioned "The Jackson Cushing Special," from WOW Cafe. A dish so secretive that you must bring fireworks and set them off while running around painted in Red, White, and Blue just for the employees to be willing to make it. I knew I had to try it. So I got on a flight and headed straight to New Orleans to try it. When I arrived I first just asked for the dish. The employees looked at me like I was crazy. I knew what I had to do. I proceeded to do the ritual staring deep into the soul of the employees. The ordeal was so intense that the Louisiana National Guard actually came to shut it down. With the Guard being there the employees proceeded to make the dish. The special was nothing like Ive had before. My first bite sent my body into another world, I started to feel colors and see sound. I began to see entities that took control of my body and sent it to another dimension. Life as it was shattered in front of my eyes. All I could see was ⊑⟒⌰⌿ ⋔⟒, ⌇⏃⎐⟒ ⋔⟒, ⍙⊑⟒⍀⟒ ⏃⋔ ⟟ ⊑⟒⌰⌿ ⋔⟒, ⌇⏃⎐⟒ ⋔⟒, ⍙⊑⟒⍀⟒ ⏃⋔ ⟟⊑⟒⌰⌿ ⋔⟒, ⌇⏃⎐⟒ ⋔⟒, ⍙⊑⟒⍀⟒ ⏃⋔ ⟟. And in that moment I figured out how the universes in workings functioned. I woke up three days later in a motel 30 miles away with no recollection of how I got there. If you can try the special your life will be changed.
Harrison Goodweather

Harrison Goodweather

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I originally came asking for the cheesecake sandwich but they were all out which I thought was a little disturbing given the “situation” The waiter recommend the Jackson Cushing Special instead citing that it was easy to make and the store was about to close. He said he wasn’t suppose to tell me about it but that if I said Jackson Cushing special five times he had to make it. I went ahead and said it 5 times as he face lit up. Right when I got to the 5th special he got write to work. It took nearly 3 hours and almost the entire kitchen staff to cook. They were even calling in workers to work overtime. Finally I got my sandwich and it came out to $9.50 but I decided to pay in monthly installments using Klarna as I spent all my money renting The Sting pt 2 while waiting for my food. It is a fish tartar sandwich with the works on a lightly toasted brioche bun with some sort of secret ingredient mixed into the tartar sauce which added a kick but was a little salty. I have to say it was pretty darn good. 10/10. Best fish sandwich I’ve found so far in the NOLA metroplex. Worth the drive if your coming from a far place like River Ridge or Avondale.
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Hudson Weinfeld

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Where do I even begin with my experience the WOW cafe located on 31 McAlister Drive. I had heard rumors of a fish so delightful so delicious that I had to fly to New Orleans to try this classic. "The Jackson Cushing Special" is how the locals refer to it. I arrived at wow and requested this special item. The workers refused and denied even knowing that this special exists. I realized I was going to have to work for one of the most delicious fish you can find In New Orleans. I dropped to my knees and starting begging for the special making an absolute scene. Eventually after 30 minutes the employees agreed to make the special as I had passed their grit test. They told me a meal earned is better than a free meal. That stuck with me while I was chowing down on the best fish I have had In the United States. As a world renown food critic this fish is the best I've ever had. 10/10 recommendation. (You must work for your fish to enjoy the fish).
Jordan Cagan

Jordan Cagan

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5.0
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Living in Australia you hear about the great dishes' of the Americas. While we are used to eating Rabbit and Kangaroos everytime an American would visit they always mentioned "The Jackson Cushing Special," from WOW Cafe. A dish so secretive that you must bring fireworks and set them off while running around painted in Red, White, and Blue just for the employees to be willing to make it. I knew I had to try it. So I got on a flight and headed straight to New Orleans to try it. When I arrived I first just asked for the dish. The employees looked at me like I was crazy. I knew what I had to do. I proceeded to do the ritual staring deep into the soul of the employees. The ordeal was so intense that the Louisiana National Guard actually came to shut it down. With the Guard being there the employees proceeded to make the dish. The special was nothing like Ive had before. My first bite sent my body into another world, I started to feel colors and see sound. I began to see entities that took control of my body and sent it to another dimension. Life as it was shattered in front of my eyes. All I could see was ⊑⟒⌰⌿ ⋔⟒, ⌇⏃⎐⟒ ⋔⟒, ⍙⊑⟒⍀⟒ ⏃⋔ ⟟ ⊑⟒⌰⌿ ⋔⟒, ⌇⏃⎐⟒ ⋔⟒, ⍙⊑⟒⍀⟒ ⏃⋔ ⟟⊑⟒⌰⌿ ⋔⟒, ⌇⏃⎐⟒ ⋔⟒, ⍙⊑⟒⍀⟒ ⏃⋔ ⟟. And in that moment I figured out how the universes in workings functioned. I woke up three days later in a motel 30 miles away with no recollection of how I got there. If you can try the special your life...

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5.0
44w

I originally came asking for the cheesecake sandwich but they were all out which I thought was a little disturbing given the “situation” The waiter recommend the Jackson Cushing Special instead citing that it was easy to make and the store was about to close. He said he wasn’t suppose to tell me about it but that if I said Jackson Cushing special five times he had to make it. I went ahead and said it 5 times as he face lit up. Right when I got to the 5th special he got write to work. It took nearly 3 hours and almost the entire kitchen staff to cook. They were even calling in workers to work overtime. Finally I got my sandwich and it came out to $9.50 but I decided to pay in monthly installments using Klarna as I spent all my money renting The Sting pt 2 while waiting for my food. It is a fish tartar sandwich with the works on a lightly toasted brioche bun with some sort of secret ingredient mixed into the tartar sauce which added a kick but was a little salty. I have to say it was pretty darn good. 10/10. Best fish sandwich I’ve found so far in the NOLA metroplex. Worth the drive if your coming from a far place like River Ridge...

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5.0
44w

Where do I even begin with my experience the WOW cafe located on 31 McAlister Drive. I had heard rumors of a fish so delightful so delicious that I had to fly to New Orleans to try this classic. "The Jackson Cushing Special" is how the locals refer to it. I arrived at wow and requested this special item. The workers refused and denied even knowing that this special exists. I realized I was going to have to work for one of the most delicious fish you can find In New Orleans. I dropped to my knees and starting begging for the special making an absolute scene. Eventually after 30 minutes the employees agreed to make the special as I had passed their grit test. They told me a meal earned is better than a free meal. That stuck with me while I was chowing down on the best fish I have had In the United States. As a world renown food critic this fish is the best I've ever had. 10/10 recommendation. (You must work for your fish to...

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