Petite Amelie

We stopped in after enjoying ourselves a little too much all day. We needed food– I’m not sure if that’s why we loved this place. Our server was Joy, and she was nice and sweet and cheerful. Very happy to have her as our waitress! I had ½ muffuletta, which was huge and delicious. Like I said, not sure if a buzz made this food really good, or if it was legit great. Either way, service and atmosphere were awesome and we’ll be back!

Petite Amelie thank you for being open late enough on a Sunday for my salad fix!
This was the last stop during my NOLA weekend visit and after over indulging in everything the NOLA food scene had to offer I was craving a salad. (I know it sounds weird but too much of a good thing can be bad okay??)
I had the tarragon chicken salad. It was a sizable salad with very yummy chicken salad piled on top of mixed greens (no dressing as the chicken salad made up for that). Also had crisp green apples lining the salad. I would def recommend.
When we arrived there were quite a few tables and someone was working on their laptop there. It’s a good spot to grab a casual and fast bite to eat or lounge around. They have several options for food (veggie also!) and many drinks and snacks.
What sealed the deal for me was the offer silverware (less waste!) and cucumber water (my friend said that always makes her feel like she’s at a spa.)
Check this place out when in the French quarter if you’re looking for more healthier options!

Casual place with no more than 10 tables. Refrigerator in one corner. Baked goods, limited beer and wine, sodas, coffee.
Order and pay at the counter. Help yourself to napkins and silverware.
Had to try my first muffelatta. Delicious!
This is a good grab and go place away from the crazy bars.

I only stopped in here because I saw someone’s dish through the window. So glad I did. The key lime pie is out of this world.

Convenient cozy place. The food was good and the service efficient and careful. The salads were tasty. The choice of dessert is good.

If you are looking for breakfast pastries, fresh juice, doberge cake, cookies, a sandwich, salad, coffee, and/​or tea in the Quarter (FQ), this is your Mecca. It’s a french bistro with a Gulf Coast twist.
After combing through a slew of restaurants offering Eggs Benedicts (we WERE in the FQ), and knowing I had a day full of walking (and not wanting to walk around with a full meal for brunch in my stomach all day), I found Petite Amelie. Thank your god of choice! I got a croissant and spinach, apple, and ginger juice. They also had a few popovers with different combinations of thin-​sliced ham, tomatoes, squash, cheese, and a few other items. Everything was very pretty. And tasty. Well, the croissant was a bit doughy for me, but we weren’t in Paris or Manhattan, so a small sacrifice.
We sat at our little bistro table by the window, enjoying our light repast, and wondering why art students were outside sketching and sitting in the middle of the road… on the ground. I also noticed, back inside and in the glass display counter, a Thin Mint Doberge cake. It called to both me and my momma like we were (not so) old friends. So, later in the day — out of friendship — we ingested a slice.

Yum!
We were only in NOLA for 72 hours and unfortunately, Café Amelie was booked up for a private event while we were there. So, we opted for the next best thing, breakfast at Petite Amelie.
I got the brighten up juice (with carrot, ginger, spinach, and apple) which was freshly made right in front of me and the chicken and waffle panini. I know, it sounded like I was going to be healthy but then I went and got the chicken and waffle panini; hey, it’s my life.
The juice was bright and refreshing (though I wish it was chilled) and the sandwich was delicious. I drowned my plate in maple syrup and went to town and really enjoyed the way the cheese stretched as I tried to cut the waffle into bite-​sized pieces.
H got the jalapeño popper waffle panini, which was also really good. It had bacon and lots of spicy jalapeño and it came with pepper jelly as a dipping sauce, which was phenomenal.
There’s plenty of seating, the coffee smelled delicious, and the food selection is diverse so it’s got something for everyone. I definitely recommend a visit over here, especially if you’re just looking for a casual place to rest and grab a bite.

That was a delicious sandwich and apple cheesecake. We got everything to go and proceeded to walk to our final destination. Do I remember what I got? No. New Orleans was a blur. Why do I remember my dessert? Because I had it in the middle of my sandwich. Yes, dessert during the meal instead of after is so much better.
What sensory impressions do I remember? Happiness. Contentedness. Savoring. Ok, the interwebs tell me it was the Daniel — pastrami, jalapeño coleslaw (more coleslaw!) and swiss cheese on crunchy bread. Excellent flavor to bread ratio. Highly recommended.

As the other reviews have said, a nice, quiet shop with good coffee, delicious, light lunch or breakfast and a staff that understands quiet and peaceful. Lovely.

Great café with friendly service. Their pastries and teas are refreshing. Try this place out!

Nice casual spot to eat lunch or a low-​key dinner if you are in the quarter and don’t want a table service experience. You come order at the counter and its brought to you. They have various items in the deli cases which are already prepared but then if you want them warmed they tell you to microwave them yourself (ummm ok). Sandwiches are good although nothing creative or overly ok flavorful about them. So basically it’s a spot you will likely come to out of convenience while in the quarter for a quick bite but over pay for your average experience. But it’s the French Quarter so just deal with it.

Wonderful little café. Was nearby my hotel the cornstalk hotel. Wish I would of had more time I would come in here again. We only had a salad as we both were not that hungry, but the menu has a lot of fresh items that look really good. Our salad was good, the place was clean, bathroom was clean, prices reasonable, and the service was good. Make a stop here for some light fresh food.

Great place for breakfast, lunch or just a fresh orange juice. Their (chocolet) croissant is almost like a French one! Really tastefull.
You can sit and eat at their shop or take it with you.

This place was a refreshing change from the hedonistic food choices from the day before. The menu was simple and delicious. We split a waffle sandwich (pb&j) that can only be described as heavenly. The coffee was fresh, the place nice and pleasant. Highly recommend!

Cute spot. I stopped in here on my way back to rest my eyes for maybe 15 minutes and then get ready to head back out again. I sat down with my coffee, and enjoyed the chill environment. It was about 5 – 6 in the evening, so there were just a few people around. The barista, a hipster looking guy, added «baby» to everything he said while addressing me. Surprising, but sweet, so I went with it. The drip coffee was good, so that’s all I can speak it. And it was unlimited, which was interesting, but could come in handy.

This was one of our favorite lunch spots on our recent trip to the French Quarter. Great salads, great staff, and great atmosphere. Enjoyed the tarragon chicken salad, which was of ample proportions, as well as the Tchoup salad, while quenching our thirst with cucumber water. The staff was friendly, helpful, and conversational, as well as the clientele. Other items in the deli case looked yummy, but one can only eat so much! We are real glad we found this gem, and will definitely return.

6 bucks for a 12 oz latte? Are you friggen joking? Coming from Seattle I find this utterly ridiculous. We have had better coffee in several places since we arrived in NOLA. This was nothin special.

This place is fantastic, we did brunch here twice on our vacation and both times were fantastic. The sandwiches are really delightful, there was hardly a line. The staff was super nice and their coffee was great!
If you are in a bit of a hurry but want somewhat healthy good quality food I would highly recommend stopping in here for a bite.
Also, the one thing, and I know this is odd, but I felt like most of New Orleans has gross unkempt restrooms that are very small and never have toilet paper. Their restroom was wonderful and clean and you didn’t feel like you needed a shower after being in there.

Fantastic spot! Go in and grab a lemonade to-​go, a pastry, or a full meal.
One of my favorite meals in NOLA was here because it was fresh and healthy. I ordered the cream of celery soup to start — a childhood favorite of mine. I’m definitely going to try making this at home now! I also shared one of the salads and we ate every last bite. My friends ordered the juice which I got to sample and tasted great. I really needed my fruit and veggies after all of the fried food in the area.

Petite Amelie is a nice little, fresh respite in the heart of dirty, stinky New Orleans.
They’ve got cold sandwiches, panini, salads, soups, sweets and more. The prices are a little steep but they really are using fresh, wholesome ingredients. I was miffed at first, but after eating I felt the price was fully justified.
The Tuna Nicoise Sandwich was delicious and HUGE. I never have leftovers and I could only eat half of this sandwich in one sitting. My husband’s Turkey and Cranberry sandwich wasn’t quite as generously portioned but it was still a filling meal.
The décor is very cute with lots of European details and they even offer complimentary cucumber water!