Meals From The Heart Cafe Menu
Welcome to the Meals From The Heart Cafe Menu, where every dish is crafted with care and love, right in the heart of New Orleans. Located at 1100 N Peters St #13, this cozy gem invites you to enjoy an array of flavorful meals that bring comfort and soul to your table. Whether you're in the mood for a classic Cajun-inspired dish or a hearty, home-style meal, there's something here for everyone. The menu is full of fresh, locally sourced ingredients, each one adding its own touch to the vibrant flavors that make this place so special. From satisfying breakfasts to mouthwatering lunch and dinner options, every bite promises a little piece of New Orleans magic. Expect friendly service, a relaxed atmosphere, and of course, meals that feel like a warm hug on a plate.
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Breakfast
GRITS
A Southern breakfast classic cooked with milk and butter for a rich flavor.
VEGAN BEIGNETS
Our vegan beignets have become a favorite for vegans and non-vegans alike! These pillowy-soft squares of fried dough feature a beautiful golden exterior surrounding a heavenly soft center. Served piping hot and generously dusted with powdered sugar.
SHRIMP & GRITS W/CRAWFISH SAUCE
Shrimp and Southern grits with a house-prepared crawfish gravy.
Salads
CLASSIC CAESAR SALAD
Spring mix greens are used to create this classic Caesar salad with croutons and Parmesan cheese.
CRAB PASSION SALAD
The dish that started it all: Chef Doucette's crab cake over spring mix greens with tomatoes, lemon, Vidalia onion dressing for the salad, and lemon garlic remoulade sauce for the crab cake.
HOUSE SALAD
Tomatoes, red onions, mushrooms, and cheese served with a Vidalia onion dressing.
New Orleans Classics
TRADITIONAL OKRA GUMBO
Chicken, turkey sausage, okra, tomatoes, and Creole seasonings served over white rice.
SHRIMP & GRITS WITH CRAWFISH SAUCE
Southern grits with Cajun seasoned shrimp and a creamy crawfish sauce.
RED BEANS & RICE
Tender red kidney beans stewed with vegetables and Cajun spices and served over white rice for a Louisiana Creole comfort classic.
Chef Doucette's Signature Crab Cakes
SIGNATURE CRAB CAKE
The city's best crab cake for over 14 years. Lump crab meat lightly sauteed served over a small bed of spring mix and our house lemon garlic remoulade sauce.
SINGLE CRAB CAKE
DOUBLE CRAB PLATTER
Two crab cakes served on top of a small bed of spring mix and Creole red potatoes.
CRAB POBOY
Two crab cakes on PoBoy bread dressed with spring mix, tomato, and remoulade sauce.
CRAB PASSION SALAD
Our signature crab cake on a bed of spring mix with tomato, and lemons served with Vidalia onion dressing for the salad and remoulade sauce for the crab cake.
CRAB GRAND TACOS
Two large tacos with tomato, and spring mix topped with our lemon garlic remoulade sauce.
PoBoys, Tacos & Burgers
SHRIMP GRAND TACOS
Grilled shrimp served in warm tortillas topped with lettuce, tomato and a lemon garlic remoulade sauce.
CRAB POBOY
The city's best crab cakes served on PoBoy bread with lettuce, tomato, and a lemon garlic remoulade sauce.
FISH TACOS
Delicate white fish sautéed in our southwestern spices served in warm tortillas.
SHRIMP POBOY
Grilled shrimp served on PoBoy bread with lettuce, tomato, and a lemon garlic remoulade sauce.
CHICKEN PHILLY MUSHROOM POBOY
Sauteed chicken with onions, mushrooms, bell & roasted red peppers, and provolone cheese.
FISH POBOY
Delicate white fish sautéed in our southwestern spices served on PoBoy bread.
CHICKEN TACOS
Grilled chicken served in two huge taco shells with spring mix, avocado, tomato, green onion, lemon garlic remoulade sauce and side salsa.
CRAB TACOS
Our famous crab cakes served in warm tortillas topped with lettuce, tomato, and a lemon garlic remoulade sauce.
CHICKEN POBOY
Grilled chicken served on po boy bread dressed with spring mix, tomato and a lemon garlic remoulade sauce.
Vegan Breakfast
VEGAN GRITS
VEGAN BEIGNETS
Our vegan beignets have become a local favorite for vegans and non-vegans alike! These pillowy-soft squares of fried dough come generously dusted with powdered sugar, delivering the authentic New Orleans experience without eggs or dairy.
Vegan Salads
HOUSE SALAD
Tomatoes, red onions, mushrooms, avocado, and cheese served with a Vidalia onion dressing.
KRAB PASSION SALAD
Vegan Krab cake over spring mix with tomatoes, lemon, a Vidalia onion dressing for the salad and lemon garlic remoulade sauce for the krab.
Signature Vegan Crab Cakes
SINGLE VEGAN KRAB CAKE
Artichoke, chi-peas and other spices combine to make this our vegan version of the city's best crab cakes.
VEGAN KRAB GRAND TACOS
Two grand tacos that could be burritos but we're too lazy to close them. Two large taco shells filled with vegan krab, spring mix, avocado, tomato, green onion, and a side salsa.
VEGAN DOUBLE KRAB PLATTER
Two vegan crab cakes on top of a small bed of spring mix with Creole red potatoes.
VEGAN KRAB PASSION SALAD
Vegan version of our signature crab cake on a bed of spring mix with tomato, lemons, a Vidalia onion dressing for the salad and remoulade sauce for the krab cake.
VEGAN KRAB PO'BOY
Two vegan krab cakes on po'boy bread dressed with spring mix, tomato and remoulade sauce.
Vegan New Orleans Classics
VEGAN OKRA GUMBO W/RICE
Zucchini, squash, roasted red peppers and mushrooms sauteed in spices. Served with rice and a side of bread.
VEGAN RED BEANS AND RICE
A true New Orleans favorite, especially on Mondays! Slow-cooked creamy kidney beans served over rice with a side of bread.
Vegan PoBoys, Tacos & Burgers
VEGAN KRAB PO'BOY
The city's best crab cakes are served with lettuce, tomato and a lemon garlic remoulade sauce.
ORGANIC BLACK BEAN TACOS
Black bean burger meat dressed with avocado, spring mix, tomato, and a vegan remoulade sauce served in our enormous taco shells.
VEGAN GRAND KRAB TACOS
Vegan crab cakes served with lettuce, tomato and a lemon garlic remoulade sauce on warm tortillas.
BEYOND THE BAYOU BURGER
Vegan burger dressed with lettuce, tomato, and pickles topped with a lemon garlic remoulade sauce.
CHEF KELL'S HOT SAUSAGE PO'BOY
The vegan version of one of the most popular po boys in the city, made from pea protein and packed with flavor. Yes, it's spicy and hot!
BEYOND THE BAYOU GRAND TACOS
Same as the Beyond the Bayou Burger but served in our enormous taco shells.
CECE'S PHILLY MUSHROOM PO'BOY
A healthy serving of sauteed mushrooms, onions, bell and roasted red peppers, and vegan provolone cheese on po'boy bread.
ORGANIC BLACK BEAN PO'BOY
Two house-made black bean burgers on po'boy bread dressed with avocado, spring mix, tomato, and a vegan remoulade sauce.
VEGAN HOT SAUSAGE PHILLY PO'BOY
Vegan hot sausage cooked with mushrooms, green peppers, red onions, roasted peppers, and vegan cheese served on po'boy bread.
Gluten-Free Breakfast
SHRIMP & GRITS W/CRAWFISH SAUCE
Shrimp and Southern grits with a house-prepared crawfish gravy.
GRITS
A Southern breakfast classic cooked with milk and butter for rich flavor.
Gluten-Free Salads
CLASSIC CAESAR SALAD
Spring mix greens are used to create this classic Caesar salad with croutons and Parmesan cheese.
CRAB PASSION SALAD
The dish that started it all: Chef Doucette's crab cake over spring mix greens with tomatoes, lemon, Vidalia onion dressing for the salad, and lemon garlic remoulade sauce for the crab cake.
HOUSE SALAD
Tomatoes, red onions, mushrooms, and cheese served with a Vidalia onion dressing.
Gluten-Free New Orleans Classics
TRADITIONAL OKRA GUMBO
Chicken, turkey sausage, okra, tomatoes, and Creole seasonings served over white rice.
SHRIMP & GRITS WITH CRAWFISH SAUCE
Southern grits with Cajun seasoned shrimp and a creamy crawfish sauce.
RED BEANS & RICE
Tender red kidney beans stewed with vegetables and Cajun spices and served over white rice for a Louisiana Creole comfort classic.
Gluten-Free Signature Crab Cakes
SIGNATURE CRAB CAKE
The city's best crab cake for over 14 years. Lump crab meat lightlly sauteed served over a small bed of spring mix and our house lemon garlic remoulade sauce.
DOUBLE CRAB PLATTER
Two crab cakes served on top of a small bed of spring mix and Creole red potatoes.
CRAB POBOY
Two crab cakes on PoBoy bread dressed with spring mix, tomato, and remoulade sauce.
CRAB PASSION SALAD
Our signature crab cake on a bed of spring mix with tomatoes and lemons served with Vidalia onion dressing for the salad and remoulade sauce for the crab cake.
CRAB GRAND TACOS
Two large tacos with tomatoes and spring mix topped with our lemon garlic remoulade sauce.
Gluten-Free PoBoys, Tacos & Burgers
CRAB POBOY
The city's best crab cakes served on PoBoy bread with lettuce, tomato, and a lemon garlic remoulade sauce.
SHRIMP TACOS
Grilled shrimp served in warm tortillas topped with lettuce, tomato and a lemon garlic remoulade sauce.
SHRIMP POBOY
Grilled shrimp served on PoBoy bread with lettuce, tomato, and a lemon garlic remoulade sauce.
FISH TACOS
Delicate white fish sautéed in our southwestern spices served in warm tortillas.
Waters
BOTTLED WATER
Pure, refreshing bottled spring water.
COCONUT WATER
Refreshing hydration from pure coconut water.
LEVEL PH 9.0 WATER
Ultra-purified water with pH boosted to an alkaline 9.0. Hydrates and balances.
Iced Coffee
ICED COFFEE
A rich New Orleans blend with a hint of chicory, perfectly chilled and refreshingly bold.
Shakes & Smoothies
POWER SHAKE
An assortment of frozen berries, bananas and yellow fruit (mango and pineapple) combine to make this mixed berry flavored, all-natural, and healthy treat.
Juices & Teas
HONEY SWEETENED ICED TEA
Refreshing green iced tea sweetened with pure honey.
HONEY SWEETENED LEMONADE
Honey, lemons, and water--lemonade doesn't get much better than this.
Sweets
VEGAN BEIGNETS
One of our most popular items, our house-made vegan beignets are loved by vegans and non-vegans alike! Fluffy fried dough dusted with powdered sugar, made without eggs or dairy.
VEGAN & GLUTEN-FREE KING CAKE
Traditional New Orleans King Cake reimagined - our allergen-friendly version maintains all the festive flavor while being vegan, gluten-free, and free from soy and nuts.
VEGAN & GLUTEN-FREE BEIGNET DONUT
A baked, vegan AND gluten-free donut rendition of the New Orleans pastry.
APPLE PIE
Warm, buttery flaky crust enveloping sweet, cinnamon-kissed apple filling. (Not vegan or gluten-free)
Ready to order? Kerbside pickup, delivery and dine-in are all available. 📞 +1 504-525-1953