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"Ferdie Special" po' boy sandwich


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Food Paradise

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401 Poydras St
New Orleans , LA 70130
5045239656
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Cost:

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Features:

  • Local Favorite
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch Spot
  • Cheap Eats
  • Brunch
  • People Watching
  • Food Delivery

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Hungry Heretic wrote :

Adam Richmon does not know what he's talking about, the Ferdi Special was super disappointing. Their gumbo and jambalaya are the only things worth going for, and even that is usually better at a corner store. ... Read More


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User Comments

  • Be prepared to wait, but worth it! by FunkyChicken Thu 01/03/2013 11:31 PM Atlanta Joined Jan 2013 2 Posts 2 Restaurant Visits
  • I ate the Crawfish Etouffe Omelet this morning. You get a heaping side of grits, but I wish there was more heaping etouffe. by Lindsayt Sat 03/24/2012 12:00 AM Joined Jan 2012 9 Posts 12 Restaurant Visits
  • So good! by brettrosenbach504 Wed 11/16/2011 12:00 AM Joined Nov 2011 13 Posts 31 Restaurant Visits
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CitySearch Tips

When to Go

Mother's ain't roomy. The lunch line stretches out the door and down the block, so come early--or late.

Know Before You Go

This spot serves cafeteria-style. You order at the counter, pick it up and grab a seat at any table--even if a stranger is sitting there, too.

FourSquare Tips

  • Travel Channel
    Watch out for the special sandwich ingredient at this New Orleans eatery. It?s called ?debris.? As seen on Travel Channel?s Man v. Food Nation.
  • Team Coco
    "If this place was as authentic as the name implies, you would eat your entire meal while someone screams at you that you're worthless." - Conan O'Brien
  • Cooking Channel
    The Famous Ferdi Special is the best of a sub sandwich, a French dip - every sandwich you?ve ever loved in one. - Jeffrey Saad, United Tastes of America
  • Travel Channel
    Watch out for the special sandwich ingredient at this New Orleans eatery. It?s called ?debris.? As seen on Travel Channel?s Man v. Food Nation.
  • Henry H.
    Look at the menu and know what you want before getting in the line. The line moves very fast so be ready. Plenty of space and tables in the back.
  • Ben
    Go here. Eat po-boy. It was the best I tried
  • Metromix
    The jambalaya and crawfish etouffee omelete are stop-your-heart-and-die good.
  • Krewe of Rocckus
    Perfect spot for out-of-towners staying downtown to grab a po-boy. Mother's is an institution!
  • Sheila M.
    The line is like airport security, but so much tastier.
  • Valerie V.
    Free drink refills!!