The World’s Best Muffuletta Can Be Found Right Here in New Orleans

Central Grocery in New Orleans' French Quarter is renowned for its legendary muffuletta sandwich and old-school charm.

If you are looking for the world's best muffuletta and you are in New Orleans, then you have to go to Central Grocery. Found in the heart of the French Quarter on Decatur St., it's a heavenly place to stop. And if you are in New Orleans for a few days, you might just find yourself shopping here again.

Central Grocery is a landmark in the New Orleans French Quarter, and is home to one of the most delicious sandwiches in New Orleans.

It's found at 923 Decatur St., and is open 7 days a week from 9am to 5pm.

As soon as you walk through the doors here, you'll be transported into another time.

It's truly an old-school grocery that has been operating in this same location since 1906. The store is stocked with imported Italian goods, including cured meats, aged cheeses, and of course, lots of olive salad options.

For three generations now, amazing sandwiches have been made at this incredible deli. In fact, the legendary sandwich was invented here.

The shelves are stocked with imported goods, including olive oil and various unique pastas.

But of course, when people visit here, they are going for the holy grail of sandwiches. When you visit, you can choose to order a whole or a half.

The whole is pictured here, and as you can see, it's quite easily shared between four people, the portions are so large. A couple of these would feed a family of 10.

And wow what a delicious sandwich! If you have never had one, there's truly no other sandwiches like it.

All of the meats are sliced in house, the olive salad topping is made in house, and the bread is baked locally. So you can bet it will be delicious.

So go ahead and plan a trip down to New Orleans most incredible grocery.

We know you are going to have a delightful time that will bring a smile to your face.

Have you ever enjoyed a muffuletta from Central Grocery? Or where do you like to get this delicious sandwich? Let us know in the comments below. We love to hear your comments and feedback!

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