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For three star American, try Mother's in New Orleans. Located in the Business District area, this restaurant is very affordable. It's been awarded the Best of Cheap Eats and Best of Cajun & Creole awards. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a casual atmosphere. This restaurant features private rooms, breakfast, delivery, brunch, and catering. This place is good for groups.
4.0 of 5 stars.
awesome jambalaya, so savory and wholesome. they brag about having the best ham. gotta give em credit. it is lean and light. not salty, not sweet, etc. great job.staff is great. love the history...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My dad is from Louisiana, so of course i've been there plenty of times. We hit this famous Cajun restaurant up Thursday, to satisfy our Po' Boy hunger. I ordered a 2/3 fried shrimp sandwich with...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mother's provides some extreme comfort food. There's a reason why the lines are long every single day. People don't go there for the service or decor, they go there for authentic new orleans cooking....
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place gets two stars because the food and service aren't good enough for waiting in a long line. Maybe if the servers were nicer and the food could be better, then it could get one more star.I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is a fun spot for a filling meal. We went for a late breakfast and the food was good, not great but this is a cafeteria style restaurant and the food is typical for that type of establishment....
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place has loads of potential. They make excellent Jambalaya and the Soft Shell Crab po' boy was great. Their gumbo, on the other hand, was bland and the Ferdi Special was not so special. I'm...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This historic restaurant is well-known and usually crowded, often with a line to get in. We stopped in for an early lunch & it was rainy, so we easily got seats.We had jambalaya and a sausage po' boy...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this place is great. i have seen the line there and i know that is where i want to go. the famous ferdi is an amazing and the bread pudding is different than what i have had before. the service was...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We had a yummy breakfast at Mother's yesterday before leaving the big easy. We had the hot sausage and eggs with grits and buscuits. Really really great. They served up a huge serving of sausage...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Not sure what the fuss is all about. We stayed at the W hotel across the street and saw the constant line of people out the door. (yeah, apparently, in New Orleans, you have to wait for food...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This was our first stop after getting off the plane in New Orleans. We ordered the fried chicken, famous Ferdi Po'Boy and the bread pudding. We started off with the Ferdi which is baked ham, roast...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've passed by so many times, seen the lines of tourists, and said to myself, "Suckers." Sorry, Mother's, but I'm just against ridiculous lines on principle.Some new friends from out of town came in...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
You know, sometimes the hype doesn't live up to the expectation, and this is one of those times. Standing outside for 20 minutes in the blazing sun only to get inside and stand in another line to then...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
It's been years since I braved the lines to get a mediocre sandwich from what used to ne a New Orleans institution but a friend wanted to go so we did. I got our order and waited, no sandwiches after...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Perhaps my taste buds were inundated with awesomeness at Willie Mae's, making this an unfair review. Still, I was underwhelmed by Mother's.The set-up is very informal with a long line that moves...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of our favorite places to visit in NOLA. To get out Southern Fix.Home cooking don't expect much for ambiance, but the food statifies us. It's a hole in the wall. Very old. Right next to the W...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious!!!Went to Mothers twice during our stay in New Orleans. The service was excellent, very friendly staff and the food was awesome. We tried everything. My favorite was the Seafood gumbo. It...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Yuck. Fishy shrimp gumbo. Just gross.Gumbo should be rich, spicy, and flavorful. An artful balance, not one ingredient overpowering any other. Especially FISHY SHRIMP. And please, learn to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Now have I tasted our culture's divide;it's somewhere between the Gulf and L.A.This Mother's leads proud for the other side,you'll see soon too, why I say what I say."No meat whatsoever" - those were...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ferdi Special: Love the sauce, love the soft bread, love the meat...awesome sandwich!!!
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Our service was excellent considering (a) the line that went out the door and along the building on a humid August day, and (b) the "Do not tip" signs plastered all over the restaurant. You want to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place may dish out five star food to those that are used to california burgers and sprouts on a daily basis, but i grew up on gumbo and jambalaya. Serving up a plate of cold red beans with some...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We went around 4:45pm to beat the lines. Around 5pm the lines started forming, and I knew why. The food was delicious! I ordered the Ferdi Special(Roast Beef, Ham, Gravy and "DEBRIS") Po Boy. I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
On our last day in New Orleans, we decided to go the Mother's, as the local New Orleans suggested it to us. While trying to find the location, we passed the restaurant. To our surprise, there was no...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place so much that I've eaten 3 meals a day there while in NO on business and I'll read its menu online when I'm homesick for it. No such thing as a light meal here (but that's pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
FERDI SPECIAL WITH DEBRIS. i think i died and went to heaven. i had to have it for Breakfast,it was my last dining expierience in the big easy on my trip. you never know if you will be back again and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What can I say? The fried chicken po' boy or shimp po' boy is off the chain. I've not found another restaurant that even comes close to the po' boys here. Mother's is yet another reason to come back...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and I went here a while ago, but da**it I MUSt go back. The PO'BOY is what we had. So YUMMY!! They didn't have any fried chicken by the time we got there. According to the girl they ran out...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Not sure I see what the hype is about. Had their famous Ferdi Po Boy ($9.75) last week...good ham, and ok others meats in a COLD french roll. Meh.Maybe I've just never been a sandwich person? I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Be prepared to wait. It used to not be so bad but now it doesn't matter what time you go. You will be waiting but it is absolutely worth it. Everything here is great but you have to have the debris...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not a fan of long lines in crowded places, but for Mother's, I'd gladly wait in the queue for a softshell crab po'boy and a biscuit! For breakfast, I had the fluffy, flaky biscuit with ham, and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I made it a mission while I was in New Orleans to hit up some of the most-recommended Roadfood/Goodfood destinations, so I had to pay a visit to Mother's. So much of an institution that I don't think...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I came here with two co-workers looking looking for some authentic New Orleans fare--and I certainly found it. They have a dictionary of terms on the menu, which is actually very helpful for us...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I visited this place twice on a recent trip to New Orleans, once for breakfast and once for lunch. The breakfast was good, huge portions and very reasonably priced; the biscuits were the best thing I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
How can this have three 1/2 stars? are people crazy?? I don't know what you ordered but there is only one thing to order after you stand in line for thirty minutes and that is a ferdi with debri,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Any restaurant that has a dictionary as part of the menu has got to be cool--and these aren't even esoteric ethnic items. It's just that unique New Orleans style. The menu includes truly unique...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The Ferdi roast beef and ham po' boy, which is Mother's trademark dish, was dry and sucked. It was so bad that its crappiness comes up once in a while in conversation between my friends and me. If...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Solid three star restaurant. I really didn't think that this place was all that great, but if you went here with a friend, one order is enough for the two of you!I had the grilled shrimp, and it was...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Me and my Lover went on a Thursday morning around 11. There was no wait at all, we went to the front and placed our order. My lover ordered the oyster po' boy and could barely finish half of it, she...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mother's is a New Orleans institution and the food is authentic and delicious. The shrimp poor-boy are a must. You also must try the gumbo and jumbalaya. The restaurant is not fancy and the food is...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was told this place is a must visit. The locals go there so I know it was good. I got the Roast Beef and Roast Turkey with Debris. It was definitely one of the best Roast Beef and Turkey sandwich...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I stay at the W Hotel on Poydras, when doing business in New Orleans, strictly due to proximity to Mother's. This place has the best breakfast in New Orleans. In fact, there's nothing close to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
We tried this restaurant expecting some great New Orleans favorites and large amounts of it. The food was decent, not spectacular. The serving sizes were the smallest that we had while in New...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am hungry just thinking about it.Grits and Debris are amazing. Hot sausage and the Ferdie are also great. I like that they put cabbage instead of lettuce on their sandwiches, cabbage keeps the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Rude customer service, messy place and severely over-rated food. The place was almost empty and the staff wouldn't let us read the menu or sit down. There was literally one woman telling us not to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
An awesome breakfast/lunch place. The place is pricer than it needs to be, but I still would check it out. The line starts to build up around 11:30 so its better if get stuffed from all the food and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A "must try" if you're in town. Simply delicious food, and heavenly jambalaya. Some friends and myself went here for breakfast on a recommendation from a few Tulane friends, and I'm very glad we went....
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OH MY FREAKING GOODNESS, HOLY HELL, THIS PLACE IS KILLING ME! I can't stop thinking about Mother's. I can't! This place haunts my dreams. My mouth is watering just thinking about it, and that...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm pretty sure that only tourists go to Mother's but locals do get to skip the line by getting a VIP card after 12 visits. The line is pretty long, but it moves relatively fast. We ordered the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
After reading all the reviews and hearing about the long lines we ventured over to Mother's around 4 pm, thinking we could beat the crowd and get an incredible afternoon snack. Ill give them the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's impossible to eat healthy in New Orleans. I proved this at Mother's. I ordered the grilled fish with veggies and grits. We took a seat in the back and waited for our orders. My friend said,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mother's Restaurant is a fixture on the New Orleans culinary circuit. The diner is a glorified dive full of local culture. Mother's is located in the heart of the Central Business District, leading...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After being away from New Orleans for nearly 4 years, my favorite New Orleans restaurant Mother's had to be my first stop! The crawfish etouffee got me all smiling and exclaiming "MMM!" -- I couldn't...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a local and I love this place. It may have the best po boys in town, and that's a big statement for a local (I'd say Domilese's belongs in the debate). The Ferdi Special is fantastic--ham, roast...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 stars, and clearly deserving of the round-up. yes the line can be long, but it usually moves pretty briskly. The staff is very down home friendly, which is hard to pull off in a place designed to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place - all the New Orleans favorites, tastily prepared, served in about as striaghtforward a setting as you can get. I strongly recommend the crawfish etoufee. Also close to Harrah's...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is one of the highlights of my NOLA trips. I always get the seafood gumbo. Always. It's delicious and filling. Poboys are yummy too. Actually, you can't go wrong with anything you get here....
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
After hearing all the hype about the debris, roast beef and ham po boys at this place, we happily waited in line for more than 30 minutes just to order. The food came out quick enough, but the service...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Made the walk here many times in part to atone for the over indulgent eating and drinking, only to indulge more for that early first meal of the day and chase that hangover away. I have been coming...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been coming to Mothers for over 20 years. My family is friends with the owner. It has definitely transformed over the years from what it used to be, but the food is still delicious. I crave the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Aw, hell yeah! This place rocks! The dude at the door is a total jerk, but my shrimp po' boy rocked my socks! The fries were plentiful, too! The fellas I was with ate the Fridy's Special and they...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Not sure how some places become famous but in NOLA Mother's is it. Known for the their Po'boys, debris, soggy buns (hehe soggy buns), and soup nazi like ordering, Mother's has attitude like no other....
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, you wanna talk about down-cooking, this place is phenomenal!! Just looking on the outside, you're surprised this place is literally in the center of downtown "Nawlins". If you didn't see the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious!!~ went with a party of three and shared all our food but i have to say that the crawfish etouffee was the besT!!~ so creamy and delicious, you want to go for the large bowl~ and im usually...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My mother would never make me wait this long to eat. There are lines inside and outside of the restaurant at 2pm. I ordered the Famous Ferdi Special Po-Boy and boy was it a beautiful mess. Stuffed...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We stopped by here during my birthday weekend in NOLA. That line is forever there. I had the catfish po boy and my husband had the Famous Ferdi Special po boy. All in all you go just to say you...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Waited a looooonnnggg time to get in this place. ordered what everyone who comes to the big easy orders, Po'boy sandwich. It was kinda soggy, I mean the appeal of this place is cool to say the least....
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Don't believe the hype! Despite being forewarned by my local friends who advised us to pass on this place, my brother was insistent on going. I wasn't expecting much out of Mother's from what I had...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mmm, the roast beef po-boys here are some of the best in town! If you come here to eat, be prepared to wait in a long line. If you decide to eat here, though, you'll be glad you did! The sandwiches...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Not worth the wait in my opinion. We got in a very long (45 minute) lunch line to get in as soon as we checked into our hotel. People in the line were excited to be there, as we've all heard about...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The sandwiches are great. I was torn between the Ferdi and the Oyster po' boy...and opted for the oyster...man was it great. The line sucked to get in, but they have a pretty decent system to move a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If only my mama could really cook this damn well--let the truth be known, the baked ham is simply amazing. I ordered an egg meat biscuit--the fluffiest concoction of flour and butter that it had to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Decided to wait in the long line outside Mother's. As we approached the front door, we were constantly encouraged by the people leaving that it was "well worth it." After 40 minutes standing...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
So within 1 hour of being in New Orleans I had two different people recommend that my girl and I go to Mother's before we leave. Since two totally different people had said it was good, we decided it...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
the line outside to get into mother's is a journey in itself, but man.. then there another line right when you get inside! granted the place is packed, but wow, what a wait and what an experience....
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Maybe I didn't get the right item on the menu? Maybe I caught it on a bad day? It seemed like everyone else was enjoying themselves, so why didn't I? :( I went around 5:30pm on a weeknight so I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can't vouch for everything. This is one of those places where if you stick to the strength of the lineup, you'll be OK. The Ferdi special is entirely wonderful- ham, roast beef, debris, swiss,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Out my 158 reviews, I've only given 1 star a few other times. Mother's deserves zero stars. I don't understand the hype - this was the most disgusting meal of my entire life. People wait for half an...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious breakfast!!! Man, they pile it on high too, you won't need to eat all day after having breakfast here. I got the breakfast special with grits, sausage, and eggs, soooo good! The grits were...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I loved this place and didn't get a chance to go back. We got the whatever the mixed sandwich is with the ham and debris and something else is called and potato salad -- they make it almost the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food here is served cafeteria style. I have been here a number of times and it's all pretty good, not great. But one thing brings me back time and time again...the bread pudding. It's been four...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2009
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Everyone raves about this place as a "must try" when in New Orleans. I have eaten there three times and each time has sucked! I went back, figuring that I had to have gone on an 'off' day, but each time was...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
if you eat land animals, get the ferdi special.if you don't, there's a few other choices (but i've never tried any of them, so don't ask me for any recommendations).it's a little dirty (but c'mon, the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ehhh... heard a lot of good things about this place but my food was average at best. It said on their sign that their ham was the best out, i must have gotten the wrong ham cause the ham i got was the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is treasured by locals and tourists alike and after eating here, i can fully appreciate that which is Mother's!i got the po boy debris -- and it had everything on it -- now, this was a few...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We went for lunch, there was a long queue. I had Mae File Gumbo and Ferdi Special Po-boy. they were really good.
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I really want to like Mother's more than I did. I think about 1 1/2 of the stars I knocked off were due to bad advice from other people, so let me start by saying I'll definitely give this place a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
'Round here, the locals know when to time their visit to Mother's, a longtime staple of New Orleans food life. We waited in line with the other amiable folks biding their time to be inside this no...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is the spot that everyone says you have to go to in New Orleans. We weren't disappointed. We got here right before close and the ladies working were real hospitable. It's not a place where you...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If you want to try some home style cajun food, this is the place to go. There's usually a line but it moves fast. I ordered the Crawfish Etoufee Omlette- which is exactly what i wanted since i wanted...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mother's is wonderfully delicious. I get their amazing jambalaya every time.
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
A place for the convention-goers to get what they will leave believing is authentic home-style Creole. I suppose it really IS authentic, but Colonel Sanders' recipe may also have sufficed in Kentucky...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2009
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GHETTO, RUDE, UNPROFESSIONAL INCLUDING THE MANAGEMENT. THE FOOD WASNT IMPRESSIVE
openlist - user review - 02/21/2009
3.0 of 5 stars.
I recently went to Slidell for some business trip and stayed in Double Tree New Orleans. Mother's is only a minute away from the hotel so it's a no brainer. First night I had the famous special...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Really cramped, long lines and dirty but the food is great. This is the place where I discovered jambalaya. I try to order jambalaya at other restaurants when it is on the menu but none are as good as...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
On our first night in NOLA...first thing's first...FOOD! Destination Mother's. Recommended by our hotel, Mother's is both a tourist trap and a regulars' place. They were a bit pricey, put well worth...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2009
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II visited Mother's on a recent trip to New Orleans and it's definitely not worth the long line. With all the fabulous restaurants in NOLA, there is no reason to use up one of your mealtimes on this stop. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I have lived in New Orleans for quite a while and I finally decided to try Mother's because I've heard lots about it, knowing that it was a tourist trap. That's exactly what it is. This place is...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I ate three meals over the course of two days at Mother's. The first meal was so good, that the disappointing second meal didn't deter me from going back.Here's what you need to know:1) Lines are hit...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The sandwiches are pretty pricey. $10 dollars for the Ferdi Special Po'boy. But it is huge and well worth it. It is big enough to feed two people, or you can easily make two meals out of it. When...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
After hearing so much about Mothers I finally had a chance to go. I got the ferdi special. It was good but didn't live up to the hype. I tried a few other dishes and all of them were the same -...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Right next to the hotel, tourist spot, but of course we had to stop there. The first visit was right after a Hornets game, where Mother's was thankfully about 10 minutes from closing. Perfect time, as...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Ack!!!I can't believe the department of sanitation hasn't condemned this place. Piles of meat were sitting out at room temperature being occasionally dive bombed by flies and fondled by random...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Dear Mothers, I found you conveniently located right across the street from my hotel. I made a big mistake by not visiting you first as my first dining experience in your fair city was god awful with...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Three years ago, this was my first New Orleans restaurant experience since 1987. I ordered the debris (day-bree) po' boy and I was ecstatic. All the flavors from my childhood came rushing back.During...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
cafeteria-like ambiance and delicious food. I got a po'boy and jambalaya and could not have been happier. the service was fast.
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went at 6pm on a Wednesday. It was easy service and great food. Red beans and rice with a side of meat (I love ham). Tried 3 times to come back for lunch, but each time the line was so long we didn't...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Loved it Hole in the wall authentic food, waiters are forbidden to accept tips....LOVED IT
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've visited Mother's for years and find it inconsistent. At times they have excellent food, but at others it is mediocre. The prices, however, remain high, and the service is chaotic. You are...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
i frequented Mother's on another visit to NO, and remembered thinking "what's all the hype about". considering it was 9:30 p.m. and it was near our hotel, we decided to grab a po boy from here. get...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place is very overrated because the tourists have heard soo much about it.. not worth the wait in line.. i have had better food in other local places
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Many institutions are overrated. But not the institution of breakfast at Mother's in New Orleans. A giant slice of unbelievable baked ham, fresh biscuits, eggs, and grits. Or the ham and biscuit...
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Think I might not have ordered all that well, because some of the other reviews sound delicious. Had the small-size (still gigantic) Ferdi's special po-boy, found it kind of dry and boring. At least...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A Ferdi special, a Chicken Po-Boy, a order of fries and two domestic beers. $38 dollars for two pretty ok sandwiches, so-so fries and a couple of beers? Truth is Mother's, if it wasn't for the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This was the best place I ate while in New Orleans, hands down. Hell yes it's touristy and slightly overpriced, but dammit, after several nights of drinking, I needed a bloody mary that came out of...
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
just one of the many reasons why i heart NOLA. went to mothers last week before voodoo fest. the line was 100 ft long just like every other time i went. elvis was there claiming he was the king of...
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This was the first meal that we had on our eat-cation. We took a five minute walk to Mother's from our hotel and walked-in (well, I did) prepared to get my eat on. This place is similar to...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A perfect place for breakfast. Fun to order in line and then have it brought to your table. Restored after Hurricane Katrina, I had eggs over hard, grits with debris, and a steaming cup of wonderful...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We went to Mother's twice during our trip. Once for lunch and once for breakfast.When we went for lunch, there was an insane line out the door and we had to wait forever. Once inside, there was...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2008
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I live in the New Orleans area and have always heard people rave about Mothers. My mother was in town so I figured it would be a good place to let her eat some New Orleans food. We waited in line for twenty...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/27/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Don't waste your time. If you work in the immediate area, or want a break from Harrah's or the W, then fine. But this place is not even average. Think of Subway with 4x's the wait, half the meat,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Food Road Trip: New Orleans, LA Day 9This place was recommended by the employee at the Best Western where we were staying. This place has been around for 70 years and it looked busy which was a good...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I tried to like it as much as I could. I had heard a lot about this place and didn't want to be disappointed. I had the famous Ferdi po' boy and a cup of jambalaya. The po' boy was pretty standard...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm told this place is famous and usually busy. When we visited there was not really a line so I was lucky. Like many of the old places around New Orleans the atmosphere is worth the trip. However, I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite restaurants of all time! The staff is not very friendly, the decor is simple, it can be loud and overcrowded but the food.... the food is AMAZING!Without a doubt the best soul food...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Like my man Flavor Flav would say, "don't believe the hype". Mother's is one of those restaurants that somehow, miraculously, benefits from ubiquitous hype without anything to support it. Maybe most...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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After waiting 30 minutes in the hot sun and another 20 minutes in line inside you figure the food would be great. Nope. We ordered 4 shrimp po-boys, a cup of gumbo, a order of fries and 4 sodas....all for the...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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My family and I went to Mothers because of several recommendations we received including the Hotel we were staying in. All we wanted was authentic po'boys at a decent price....First of all we waited outside in...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
hmmmmm.....well - mother's has a colorful history....70 years of it.....however.very loud, even for a 'cafeteria-style' restaurant. the po boy was - meh - though it was 'lots' - as a friend of ours...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
People who complain about tourists in downtown New Orleans make me laugh. Who do you think is going to be here? This place is on so many "best of" lists it's a given.I'm not terribly fond of dealing...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was in New Orleans for four days and we came here twice. Is it touristy? Of course.Is it a bit overpriced? Sure!Is it worth it? EFF YES!This place is so much fun and so good. You line up...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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My father promised me the best po-boy I'd ever eaten at Mother's. I love a...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A tourist place. The food is good and you have to go there for the experience though. However, it's nothing amazing and it's just one of those things you have to do when you're in the city...kind of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Overpriced tourist food!! I am from New Orleans and at onetime this was one of the best po boys in town!!!! Not anymore......after working downtown for three years not even the locals would want to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is best described as the Tommy's Joynt of NOLA, for all you San Francisco people. Same cafeteria-style line that pretty much snakes out the door during the entire time they're open. Don't...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I mean really.. there's nothing like a Mother's crab, shrimp, and/or oyster po' boy! D'lish. Crowded, full of tourists, but go there, get some good food.
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had the pleasure of visiting N'Awlins on business for only three days - I ate at Mother's FOUR TIMES while there! Yes - it is THAT GOOD! Very much worth waiting for - and yeah - it can get a bit...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My girlfriend and I have considered making day trips to have one of their Fried Oyster Poboys. Yeah, they're that good. . .We've been there during lunch always. The crowd is business type from around...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2008
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As a local, we know----you can get much better poboys at many other places. The seating is very uncomfortable, very loud (although that's typical in New Orleans) and most times it is chaotic!
citysearch.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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I like this place the food is very "ma nyuss" indonesian say people means, is very good food yummy,,yummy,,yummy ..I hope I can go to ...
gusto.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
HOLY TOURIST PLACE! This place was filled with tourist and tourist prices. Their sandwiches start at $10 and the food was OK- We ordered several sandwiches and got to try all of them and I thought...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A new orleans staple, by the locals not by the big box crap. This place is good, and the bakery is good as well, the service is hit or miss, but good
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place is really hit or miss. If you like fried chicken and greasy food this is the place. A friend of mine who I would consider a food connoisseur gave us a few options for food and I choose this...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the food, but it can be a bit of a hassle to get down there and get thefood. Whn you get it, though, you realize why you wwent through all that trouble. I have found that they have off days...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place is not worthy of an out of town visit. The only dishes I could recommend are the jambalaya (outstanding) and the fried chicken. The fried chicken was good but not something that would...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This place is disgusting!!!! I put a hex on everyone who told us to visit this hell hole of a "restaurant". The place is dirty with dust and flies everywhere. The service is how I would expect to be...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mother's FOOD is good! I ordered the popular Ferdi sandwich, which tasted great. My friends had ordered their gumbo and jambalaya as well, which was portioned generously. Again, the food was great,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2008
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OMG! My husband and I CAN NOT go to New Orleans without stopping at Mother's. The long line is worth the wait. Actually, the long line is an indication of what is in store. Those folks are working hard and...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I got the Famous Ferdi Special po-boy and unsweet tea (no sweet tea here) :( The food was probably a three star meal but the atmosphere and decor were really five star. Therefore, the four star...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2008
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DO NOT go to Mother's if what you're looking for is actual, GOOD, New Orleans style food. If what you want is the 'experience' of Mother's... notoriously rude staff & being rushed through so they can quickly...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Post Katrina this place has gone downhill in a handbasket. Sloppy service. Overpriced tourist food. Long lines. Just not feeling it this time sorry to say. Maybe cuz I had the roast beef (instead of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Kevin Costner eats here every time he's in N.O.? I MUST GO!!!!!It's actually a pretty popular place. My group of peeps came for brunch and it looks like a basic cafeteria style where you wait on...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I think this place is "what you see, is what you get" kind of place. We had to wait a while to order, but it was late Friday afternoon and there was a good crowd already lined up. The menu is fairly...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We had been wandering around Magazine Street when the sky opened and it started pissing down rain. I love the Louisiana rain--not on Katrina scale, but the warm downpours--and we made the right...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2008
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a new orleans institution, the line to eat at this diner was ridiculously long. don't come here too hungry because you will be very very cranky after waiting in line about 40 minutes. at the same time, don't...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/06/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Total disappointment. We got there pretty late and yes, we had to wait 40 minutes to order. The servers are rude (in fact, it was reminiscent of the Soup Nazi) and the food was just OK for me....
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2008
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May 3, 2008 Trip I took my husband to New Orleans for the first time. I wanted to show him some real New Orleans Culture, so we went to Mothers. The building is historic, the walls were decorated with pictures...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Divey cafeteria place... we were lucky we didn't have to wait much. There's a single file line to place your orders and then someone yells your name to pick your food up after you pay.The girls/guys...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2008
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Do Not go here if you want a quiet romantic meal. This is classic New Orleans--down-home, loud, no-frills, good-eatin', fun New Orleans. The gumbo, jambalaya, and fried entrees are all fantastic. Everyone...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This was one of the places the locals told me I had to try out. They also warned me that If you're going to Mother's, be prepared to wait. I got there at 10 AM and had to wait about 40 minutes just to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Dude. Got a shrimp creole here, and it was effin' expensive for a little dinky thing. Tasted good, but not great. The order took forever too. Does nobody ever order a shrimp creole? Because someone...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
HYPE! I was in town for a conference and was told this was the place to go. Don't get me wrong - Mother's has its charm but it's definitely not worth waiting in a line around the block for (I've heard...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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This was one of the best meals I had in New Orleans. I lived there for 4 years, and I went there at least twice a week. The ham is tender and perfect. The biscuits are warm and fulfilling and the service was...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great sandwiches...oh, such sandwiches. The Ralph/Ferdi axis is hard to resist, especially fully dressed. I've had some of the sides as well, and find them good, not fabulous. It's a solid choice for...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We went to New Orleans a couple of weeks before Hurricane Katrina hit. Thank God that didn't happen while we were there!!!!!!! We stayed at the Hilton and down the street there was Mother's...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2008
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Mother's is a great dining experience. The atmosphere is great, boisterous, and friendly, the prices are decent, and the food is amazing. Mother's provides a great taste of creole cooking in NOLA.
citysearch.com - user review - 03/16/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
We went here last year and my mom said that she heard it was the place to go....but I think no. It was alright. I was disappointed cause I had the roastbeef poboy and it wasn't what I thought it was...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The only thing better than going to a fancy restaurant in a great food town is to go to a little joint like this that has great food. I went for breakfast, to try what they claimed is "the world's...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2008
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The food is worth the wait, and it is not that costly, fresh biscuits with fresh shaved ham pilled high. they are just running a buisness and trying to get people feed and inside. Thank you
citysearch.com - user review - 03/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious po' boys here at Mother's. I am particularly fond of the debris po' boy, but the Ferdi special (roast beef, ham, and debris) is great also. Be prepared to roll up your sleeves and use a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It was OK. The "famous fernie?" was mediocre to me...nothing special at all. The greens were lovely and the white bean soup was fabulous! I would go back but not for a po-boy. And it's not about...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2008
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Ferdi special was great, proce was fair, cashier and beverage server great. Guy behaind the counter was "crabby." I would go again.
citysearch.com - user review - 02/26/2008
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HORRIBLE RESTURAUNT IF THAT IS WHAT YOU WOULD CALL IT! PRICES WERE EXPENISVE.I'D UNDERSTAND IF THE FOOD WAS GOOD BUT IT WAS CRAPPY! AND I KNOW PEOPLE ARE RUDE BUT THE DAMN WORKERS TOOK RACISM TO A WHOLE NEW...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My friends and I came here for dinner one time and our waiter was awesome! He was very attentive to our table even though he had another table of 20 closeby!We were feeling adventurous so we ordered...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food at the restaurant is awesome. I had the Famous Ferdi Special Po'Boys sandwich and it was delicious. The sandwich was huge and very tasty. They accepted credit card and there was a sign that...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, so Ann, you are right. This is the place for breakfast in NO. Authentic southern food. Great Po'Boy; so slippery with debris. A nice long walk from the center of town builds up your...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
It's a trap...it used to be good, but no longer:Coffee - badGrits - cold and wateryPo' Boys - dryWhen I find a great place for po'boys, I'll be yelpin'....
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Overpriced, overrated, and rude service (the lady behind the register barely acknowledged me and just kept going "mhmmm, mhmmm").The shrimp poboy was dry and bland (not to mention quite small for $13...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I returned here the moment I got off the plane on 4/10/08 and it's still great as usual. I'm in love with the debris and next time getting a debris biscuit. ;-) They have a katrina story section now...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Two words for you: Shrimp Poboy. And two more: Fried Catfish. Nuff said!!! To those of you who didn't like the line or found the setup confusing: More for the rest of us!
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It'd be so easy to say that going to Mother's isn't worth the effort...Going to Mother's isn't worth the effort.
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Mother's right away when I got to New Orleans, hearing that it had the best po-boy in town. Unfortunately, after eating there, I found this to be false.The line was out the door and down...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2008
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We just got back from a wonderful weekend trip to New Orleans. I talked my husband into eating at Mother's because I heard how wonderful the food is. We waited about 45 minutes in the line then finally got to...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It took pretty much close to my last day in New Orleans to try this famous restaurant. The lines were always long and heard from a lot of the locals that the food is not all that great.Well, I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The Jambalaya was great. It was spicy and rich. The Gumbo was good but it was not that hot. My big hope on my cross-country trip was to find some great, cheap, down home southern food. This place...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I had ordered a grilled chicken garden salad and it literally took 45 minutes to an hour making this dish. Tell me, how hard is it to make a chicken salad? I don't know if they had to chase the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
"Is the red beans and rice vegetarian?""Honey, ain't nothin on this menu vegetarian. try the garden salad."Hmmm. haha. this is the first time I've ordered a salad for lack of options since, well, I'm...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Seriously this place is awful. It's a complete tourist trap. Please don't fall for it! Yes it's a New Orleans Institution that has been around for awhile but it caters towards the tourists and really...
yelp.com - user review - 12/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
French Fry Po-Boy.French Fry Po-Boy.I'm really excited to be in the general vicinity of the Big Easy in a mere 2 days. Now between all the Christmas insanity and all the other stuff I have to do, how...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2007
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Went there a little after 4PM on a Thursday. Place was pretty empty. Put in an order for a Shrimp Po Boy and some Gumbo. We were really looking forward to some good cooking. What we got was God awful. The Po Boy was bad Cuban bread with some soggy shrimp. The gumbo was cold and tasted like refried beans after they'd been left out on the table for a night. There may have been meat in it, but impossible to tell. I've eaten in dives, greasy spoons, and even survived Eastern European plane food, but this was just lousy. How it got it's reputation I'll never know, and certainly won't care. If I was any of those famous people with an autograph on the wall, I'd sneak in and get my picture back. Why not complain about the food to someone who worked there you ask? Go there and see if anyone in the place looks like they would care to do anything about it. Just keep walking past this place and you'll be doing yourself a favor.
openlist - user review - 12/18/2007
1.0 of 5 stars.
I'm an openminded, liberal, los angeles boy who is a pro "helping the poor", anti-prejudiced, and compassionate type of soul. So to my shock and surprise, I was thrown off by one of the workers'...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
when i think of po'boys, i think of mothers. i'm a traditionalist: i always get the oyster wherever i go, so i feel like that gives me some basis for comparison. this was one of the very best. my...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Go for the debris biscuit for breakfast - pretty much impossible to disappoint.
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Maybe back in the day, this joint was was hot...now, it's more of a historical landmark. It's more interesting to come here and look at the plethora of celebrities that have strolled through this...
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Eh. This place reeks of old memories...and that's it.For the uninitiated, grab a paper menu, get in line at the counter. Order, pay, grab your drinks, and find a table. A server will then take your...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When I dream of Cajun, I dream of Mother's -- and wake up to find drool on my pillow. My family stumbled across this find after we asked a security guard at Harrah's what he'd recommend for a good...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
New Orleans institution--plus you can try all the local cuisine...Ferdi's special po'boy (with "debris," which is the meat soaked in gravy), cup of gumbo (soup with rice on top), jambalaya (rice),...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Recommended by a friend, this local flavor is something I suppose you need to try. Standing in line to order, you peruse past the vats of meats and dishes while being careful not to slip and fall on...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Publicized as serving the world's best baked ham since 1938, I will admire this restaurant for serving me a very filling and flavorful southern meal. Offered was a plentiful menu which was made up of...
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I have really mixed feelings about this place. But, and this may sound weird, I recommend that you visit Mother's. Definitely a New Orleans "institution" and you will definitely have a "feel" for the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was scrolling thru the reviews, and happened upon Marnie's scathing review of the institution called "Mothers". I had to look at Marnie's profile, and sure enough, she's from SAN FRANCISCO....
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ferdi's Special is what U want... Ham, roast beest and debris (don't ask & I won't tell, suffice to say it's yummy!!!) If U feel healthyish, order the grilled chix po-boy fully dressed. Don't listen...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Walk in grab a printed menu from the holder at the front door; stand around trying to figure out the proper way not to look like a tourist. Gradually make way to the counter where they are preparing...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, ok....don't shoot the messenger.So I arrive into MSY last Sunday, the 19th, and no more than 10 minutes after checking into my hotel and throwing my stuff into my room, made a beeline for Mothers....
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There is a right way to be initiated into everything.. sometimes you need to be eased into something other times you need to be thrown into the middle of all the action .. Mothers does BOTHyou can't...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2007
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Oh STOP WHINING!! We love Mother's We go every time that we drive the 3 hours from Florida to watch our NO Saints!! Yes, they are rude sometimes, and crude in their ways...but that's only if you don't know...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is by far my Favorite restaurant of all time. My husband and I were visiting New Orleans in 2004 ( his hometown) and we went to Mothers to eat. They make you wait in a line outside the place...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sure, it's not the quickest place on the planet, the ambience is non-existent and the service can be a bit gruff, but you've got to love those roast beef po-boys (with debris, of course).Like Arthur...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
What a disappointment. As we rolled into, N'awlins, our cab driver said that Mother's was a can't miss place. There was a line out front in the scorching July heat and humidity so we figured it must...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2007
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One of my "Top 5 Horrible Meals" ever! I waited outside in the rain on 5 July 2007 for over 45 minutes. I stood behind dozens of unsuspecting people anticipating "New Orleans Best." Some were taking pictures...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/08/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Have these people heard of salt and pepper? The beans and rice was so bland it was an inedible mash of brown with flecks of white. The ham and roast beef was doable only with several teaspoons of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Breakfast at Mother's defines what southern style breakfast should be.While visiting New Orleans, my favorite and only taxi driver from day one to last day, Ms. Creole, recommended me to come to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
had breakfast at mother's twice and it's great for an authentic southern breakfast. the baked ham is AMAZING. fucking incredible pig. (i was not deterred in this feeling even when they rolled a cart...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Got to our hotel in the CBD late, and decided to try Mother's, a New Orleans landmark within short walking distance and conveniently open til 10 PM. We placed our orders at the counter, and before...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If you go, you should only go just to say you went. Been here a couple of times, and feel pretty lukewarm about the po-boys. They taste just kind of ok, and they are kind of pricey. Definitely better...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2007
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My first trip to New Orleans was in August 2006. My future husband, who was raised in N.O. wanted to take me to get a real po-boy. Although he hadn't been there in years he thought Mothers would be a good...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I spent an extra day in NOLa just to have two more meals at Mother's. This, my friends, is obviously an institution and can't be missed. I have recommended Mother's to countless friends that have...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2007
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I recently took my very good friend to Mother's. It was her first time to New Orleans and she wanted to try a good po-boy. Being born and raised in New Orleans, I figured I'd take her to Mother's. We got there...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/28/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
we had this recommended by the hotel with the caveat that there would be a long line that would move fast. It did indeed. But the wait certainly was not worth it.the kitchen itself seems to be in a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It is my first stop when I hit the Big Easy, its my last stop before the airport and there are stops in between. Hands down the best grub down a man can find. Po Boys, jambalaya, gumbo, etouffe,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you're on a tour of iconic sandwich places in America -- Carnegie Deli in New York, Pat's Cheese Steaks in Philly, etc. -- you have to get a roast beef with debris poboy at Mother's. On a typical...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oooooh weeeeeeeee! Dey done do da right thing hier!Seriously, their po boys are great. I love that they have ano nonsense get in line and order your shit. The food isgreat and the portions are...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best soft shell crab sandwich, EVER!
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2007
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I'm sad to say that Mothers isn't what it use to be, going are the days when you could get GOOD Consistently cooked meals. Now its nothing more then a TOURIST TRAP that tries to serve the hundreds of hungry...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/14/2007
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I have heard so many good things about Mother's and I waited in line for 45 minutes to see what all the fuss was about. The line cooks and order takers were very bossy and they had no idea what was being...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I ate a roast beef po-boy here once in the spring of 2004 while I was passing through town on my way moving from NY to San Francisco.I have not been the same since. That po-boy invades my dreams from...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Extremely long line, but the Shrimp Creol was good. It was pricey for a lunch (14), and took nearly 30 minutes to get my food.
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here at least once a day during my time in New Orleans and it was packed every time I visited. I waited in lines to order and then waited for what seemed like an eternity for my food. But it...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The service was fine. I went at an odd time on a cold Thursday afternoon, so the place was practically empty. So I was forced to wonder, why was my gumbo lukewarm? Maybe it's supposed to be like...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So they treat you like cattle, but really prized cattle. Possibly one of the more disorganized places I've ever eaten. The line takes forever, they forget orders, but I mean how can you get mad when...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mother's IS an Institution.and for good reason. If you saw the lady working on the other side of the counter with gold fronts in her teeth anywhere else you might be intimidated, well, actually, she...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2007
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I've lived in NOLA for almost 10 yrs - first time eating at Mothers and I can say with no exaggeration that it was the WORST breakfast I have ever had. The "debris" was a pile of lukewarm, oily meat in some...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/07/2007
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Had breakfast here after hearing what a great place it is for breakfast....can't say anything good...other than I could eat the food and I didn't get sick...like eating at the hospital....maybe sometime...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went for the first time over Christmas while in NO. We were lucky, the line was fairly short and we were able to find a table easily. The food, the food was really good. I had the etoufee which...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ate here in 2005 on my honeymoon. Great late night diner, where you can pick up a po'boy sandwich worth sinking your teeth into. Their Sandwhiches were good but filled with so much meat I never could...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2006
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ive read the reviews, the magazine articles...but i hate to say it folks -- mother's aint what ya think it is. i never tried it 50 years ago, so i cant say how tasty Landrys' food *was*.. but i can tell you...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/21/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place (yes, touristy) is an INSTITUTION, and despite whatever foibles it may have, it deserves my highest rating.Eating here is an experience... from crabby folks working behind the counter, to...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
the food was amazing. i really enjoyed this place. you really feel like you're eating in a family run kitchen. it has a no frills kind of attitude. order at the window, move on down the line to pick...
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had an amazing shrimp po-boy sandwich here several years ago. And I still talk about it today. The place gets crowded very quickly so go early! The staff is sassy and adds to the ambiance. Make sure...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Good crawfish etoufee. It's kind of a homey place, and the lines are usually pretty long. If you can wait, it's worth it! The portions are pretty large, so bring your appetite!
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2006
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You wait in a long line to get in to order food from unfriendly staff. People are pushy and loud all around you. Then, you order, pay and wait for your name to be called. The food is very average... typical...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/17/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite part of this place is waiting in line. Pray the door is being guarded by my favorite fellow. You know the one. He goes up to all the pretty girls and shows them that photo of how handsome...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Any place that sells *amazing* crawfish etouffee BY THE GALLON (I kid you not!) gets 5 stars from me.
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2006
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Mother's is an institution in New Orleans, and we enjoyed the great food during our September 2006 visit to the Big Easy. The Shrimp Po-Boy sandwich was awesome! Also, we happened to run into Chris ...
judysbook.com - user review - 09/12/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I walked into Mothers not knowing that its "an institution" or a "New Orleans classic." It met my expectations of providing me with food and exceeded them in regards to taste. The massive roast beef...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Sandwich.Expensive.Sandwich.I am from Louisiana. I know food. Sandwich.I really wanted to be impressed with this place. I'm sorry, I cannot be. I stood in line for 45 minutes and got a sunburn....
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2006
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Oh, this place is good. Get the Ferdi Special. It's special for a reason. I like a sandwich that gets so soaked that you can ...
gusto.com - user review - 06/26/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Recently got on the chow line at Mother's. My buddy ordered a Ferdi's Po' Boy, I ordered a grilled shrimp Po' Boy and we shared some red beans and rice.The Ferdi included gravy, mustard, mayo,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I know I may get some heat from this review but I have to say that I was not impressed. Yes, yes, I know, Mother's is an institution, yaddy yaddy yadda. I feel like I was suckered when I went here....
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'll go to Mother's thinking I'm going to have one dinner, and I'll walk out having eaten four, in one sitting. Their red beans and rice, brisket and shrimp etoufee are for real. Same with the bread...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
On my first trip to New Orleans for the '06 Jazz Fest, we were two blocks from Mother's and had to give it a try. There was definitely a line all day long, but it's worth the wait for reasonably...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2006
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We have been to New orleans twice now (pre-hurricane) and this has always been on of our favorite places to eat. I was very happy to hear that it has now reopened to the public--everyone who visits t...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/28/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yummy, yummy! Try the roast beef po' boy with debris...pure gluttony but I love it...it is so, so good! Wish there was something like it in San Francisco...but it's yet another reason to visit New...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A New Orleans institution, Mother's is thankfully open again post-Katrina with a limited menu. I had the shrimp po-boy and a Dixie beer, and was very satisfied. Autographed pictures of celebrities and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2005
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Mother's has the best creole food in New Orleans. The atmosphere is unique and casual, and the food is affordable. Be sure to order the bread pudding!
citysearch.com - user review - 11/01/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mother's was started more than six decades as a lunch spot serving po-boys for dock workers. For the uninitiated, po-boys are a New Orleans creation, an overstuffed sandwich on a french roll which was...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2005
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I highly recommend Mother's. You'll have to stand in line but it's worth the wait for all of the best of all of the traditional Cajun dishes. The prices are also very reasonable. It's a short walk ...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/17/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Expensive but quality, Mother's has the third best muffaletta and fourth best roast beef. Mathew must've made the bartender mad, 'cause my Bloody Mary's were thin with liquor everytime I've had them.
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2005
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The po' boys and bread pudding are great! It is usually packed as well.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/07/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pricey and packed, but well worth the wait. The Mother's style roast beef sandwich is spectacular. The muffaletta is supre awesome too. Bloody Mary's are not as strong as they should be.
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2005
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Wow, what an experience. We came at lunch time (mistake) and the line was out the door. However, it moved quickly and they gave us menus so we would know what we wanted by time we got to the front. We had the...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/18/2004
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Food is OK but overpriced for the quality. Service is brusk with little tolerance for questions or confusion. Tourists are tourists and there will be lots of questions - the staff needs to get over it and put...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/15/2004
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Okay, so the line outside and the directions you are given prior to coming in reminded me of the Soup Nazi episode on Seinfeld, except the people are MUCH warmer. The food was great; the place was very...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/28/2004
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Mother's reminded me of a wonderful NYC coffeehouse. A bit seedy, noisy, and colorful, with plenty to look at while waiting in line. The BEST bran muffin I have ever had -- enormous and loaded with chunks of...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/14/2004
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A must stop if you're going to NOLA! great traditional New Orleans food! Always a line, but it moves very very fast. All types of people go here, from suits to hippies! The food ordering process can be...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/09/2004
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Our breakfast at Mother's was one of the best experiences of our trip. The staff made us feel like part of their extended family and the food was fantastic and filling! The breakfast ham was worth the trip...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/23/2004
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this was the worst restaurant experience i have ever had. the food was bland and scanty. the service was horrific! there was nothing motherly about this restaurant. i would not recommend this establishment to...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/01/2004
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Before it changed ownership, this was THE place New Orleanians who worked downtown had lunch. Back in the '50s, it was a longshoreman's hangout - then it got "discovered" by some collegiates and downtown...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/30/2003
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I live in New Orleans and found Mother's to be a restaurant that mainly catered to tourist and conventioneers. The food was OK and the service was adequate; albeit a little rowdy and pushy, but many...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/27/2003
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Mother's was highly recomended by a local artist. We were very disappointed. With four of us ordering on the same ticket none of the meals came out at the same time, my daughter's turkey sandwich was ordinary...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/17/2003
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A once great restaurant with good food for a good value, Mother's has become just another tourist attraction looking for the quick buck. The meals are now way over priced and the quality as deteriorated.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/13/2003
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The last time I was home (grew up in Midcity and River Ridge), I noticed there was a Subway around the corner. Why on earth would anyone choose Subway with Mother's around the corner is beyond comprehension!...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/11/2003
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ugh, we rushed to make it to mother's by their 10pm closing and frankly I was not impressed. The $12.50 po'boy tasted like frozen fried shrimp on a bun. The other choices looked better!
citysearch.com - user review - 06/23/2003
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We recently went to Mother's over Memorial Day weekend. The place was great. My friends got po'boys that were awesome. I got an omlet and home-made biscuits. The biscuits were ther best I'd ever had! We had to...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/01/2003
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I had a great meal here, very filling. Ya'll got try Mea's Omolette! It awseome, Gumbo and their famous Bloody Marys aint bad either.
citysearch.com - user review - 05/31/2003
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Love it! Love It! Love It! A trip to New Orleans is not complete with a meal at Mother's!
citysearch.com - user review - 02/10/2003
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Absolutely the best meat po-boys in the City, but be prepared to pay for them. All the other food is good, also, especially the breakfasts. Some tourists, but loads of locals.
citysearch.com - user review - 02/07/2003
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Vegetables are great and so is the jambalaya. Can get very crowded and touristy. Ferdi Special is great and very sloppy. You go through a service type line to select your food.
citysearch.com - user review - 02/07/2003
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My husband and were in N.O. last August and had the chance to eat at Mother's. It was great. The food was so good and the people working there were indifferent to everyone (almost rude). We loved it!! I would...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/07/2003
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First time visitor. Will definitely return! Was only able to enjoy Mother's and Cafe de Monde for the day. My opinion is we went to the best two restaurants in town. Two of my friends were with me and I know...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/06/2003
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Over priced but the original po'boy with the debris was good. Not clean at all, long wait, service sucked. Name only draws the crowd...not the food.
citysearch.com - user review - 02/05/2003
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Unless you think $12 for a po-boy sandwich is a good deal......way too-pricey for most locals....they do alot of tourists
citysearch.com - user review - 01/29/2003
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Mother's cooking rocks! I had fried chicken, turnip greens and dirty rice--and could have gone back for every meal. They make a mean bloody mary, too.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/25/2003
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Best Po-Boys! Get there early for Breakfast or you will be waiting outside in line! The food is worth the wait!
citysearch.com - user review - 01/22/2003
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It is mandatory to cure your Bourbon Street hangover at Mothers with a big breakfast. Try ham & eggs with grits and biscuits and plenty of Tabasco and a Bloody Mary or two to wash it all down. Show up around...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/13/2003
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You get get better roast beef po-boys and all of their other foods for much cheaper than at Mother's. It's a tourist trap.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/10/2003
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I dream about these sandwiches. My husband and I hit this place whenever we manage to get to New Orleans. If you are in the French Quarter you must experience Mothers. I did not believe it until I had a...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/10/2003
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I had an omelette that was undercooked (eggs were runny) yet expensive and the service was really quite poor. I'd recommend the Clover Grill over this joint.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/09/2003
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great food, but the sunday morning brunch was $20 dollars a head, not quite worth that much.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/06/2003
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This hole-in-the-wall remains a favorite. They cook all the meats on the premises. The ham and the beef is excellent. Best of all is the "debris". This is the drippings and chunks of meat that fall off during...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/25/2002
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This place has GREAT breakfast. It reinds of the breakfast my grandmother used to cook for the entire family every sunday morning. My family has been eating at Mother's for at least 3 generations now, and I...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/17/2002
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Mother's simply does not live up to its hype. The service is poor, the servers are indifferent, at best, and the food is average. Considering the inflated prices, this is not a place I would reccommend to...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/20/2002
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Not your ordinary restaraunt . . . I got chewed out for not ordering the grits with my breakfast! (I finally ordered them) Definetly would go back!
citysearch.com - user review - 11/11/2002
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Mothers food is FANTASTIC. Well worth the line and lackc of service. The place is always hoppin' but ya can't beat those Oyester Po' Boys. MAke sure to get it dressed all da way.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/08/2002
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Mothers is by far the best restaurant in New Orleans!! No one can beat their oyster poboys!! Mothers is an experience not to be missed by anyone. They are the epitome of good cajun cooking. I have eaten there...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/29/2002
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We walked from Faubourg Marigny on a steamy afternoon to get a debris sandwich - it was worth it.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/25/2002
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DON'T DO IT TOO PRICEY AND TERRIBLE SERVICE MANY OTHERS AROUND THE AREA ARE BETTER
citysearch.com - user review - 10/22/2002
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Forget ambiance...grab a tray and a plate overflowing with breakfast delights. Only grits I'll ever eat...great ham debris...crowd-watching rates tops here, too, and in the shadow of the Superdome!
citysearch.com - user review - 10/16/2002
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I live about 30 minutes from New Orleans and my husband and I enjoy almost restaurant in the city the one exception is Mother's. Tourist trap, long line, uncomfortable seating area, ordering is complicated,...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/11/2002
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What a great place for super, sandwiches and breakfast! Try their ham and roast beef with debrise but be hungry. They move a large lunch crowd thru quickly.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/16/2002
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NOT WHAT IT USE TO BE. WAY OVER PRICED WITH POOR SERVICE FOR AVERAGE AT BEST FOOD.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/06/2002
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It's not that the food is bad, because it isn't, it's just that I don't think this place necessarily belongs in a cheap eats category. I ordered a po' boy and a glass if tea and the bill came to a little under...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/03/2002
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If you are not from New Orleans, this is one place that you will relive over and over again. If you are from New Orleans....count your lucky stars!
citysearch.com - user review - 08/29/2002
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food was excellent, self service as far as seating goes, and somewhat service. Bring LOTS OF MONEY, breakfast for 3 was more than dinner for 3 elsewhere.............
citysearch.com - user review - 08/18/2002
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MOTHER'S IS WELL WORTH THE WAIT SO GET IN LINE AND STAY THERE.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/13/2002
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This is the definition of a "local" eatery. Every time I think of Mother's I think of the phrase in the title. Apparently Randy couldn't hear his name being called so finally one of the workers yells out kind...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/13/2002
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Although you are herded in like cattle, the employees at Mother's makes it fun!! They are pleasent and make you laugh even when you do not know where to go or do next. Whenever my husband & I are in N.O.(...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/29/2002
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The wait outside in the hot sun was well worth it. Our hotel was two blocks away and I sent my husband back to get take out later in the day and he had no wait. Try to eat at off times.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/26/2002
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I was on vacation in new orleans, and had never tried a po-boy sandwich. I took the word of about 15 different locals who said this was the best place to get one. Mothers is a fairsized place that is usually...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/25/2002
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Cook me up some of doze fryed oysters and throw dem on a plate fur me ya here cause I like da way dey taste when you cook em Ma! This resturant is too good to pass up when you visit my home town of old...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/02/2002
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The process for getting food at this restaurant is perplexing. The servers and employees behind the counter all sort of shout customers' names at each other as you stand between them, waiting in line. Which is...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/13/2002
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Perhaps the proudest of all restaurants when New Orleans was named Fattest City in the U.S. was Mother's, whose overstuffed, mountain-size po' boys absolutely helped contribute to the results. It has long...
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this was my favorite resturant in new orleans. it was almost like the "soup nazi" episode of seinfeld. you wait on line for them to "allow you" into the resturant...
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you wait in a long line and a guy named elvis sings to you. i don't know where he came from. then you get in a little building and are told to stand in line cafeteria style and bark your order to a lady in a...
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this is an island of blue-collar sincerity amid glittery hotels and office buildings, where tourists line up by the dozen for its down-home eats. mother's dispenses delicious baked ham and roast-beef po'boys...
nytimes.com - user review
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We make sure our annual trips to New Orleans always include a mealat Mother's. After stuffing ourselves with roast beef sandwiches w/debris (the deliciously rich tasting tidbits from the bottom
travel.yahoo.com - user review
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sass, confusion and the best po-boys...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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The Original. Waiting on line with a bloody is a Jazz Fest ritual - make sure you make your right of passage. And if you beat us there, hold a spot on line and three bloody mary's for brad, corbs, and dan.
openlist.com - user review
motheris has been a new orleans tradition since the 1940is, and it is still creating happy customers today. if you are looking for a hearty breakfast or a meat and three for supper and donit mind standing in...
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after more than a half century, the daily queue that forms at motheris sandwich counter is no doubt as long as ever. if it occasionally includes a cardiologist conventioneer or two, who are we to tattle? to...
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unless you enjoy waitperson abuse, long lines and....large tab for all you troubles - the good crawfish.....
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I needed to be in New Orleans for a couple of days. Knowing absolutely nothing about where anything was or how to get around, I was directed to Mothers Restaurant that was located only around the corner from...
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