Liberty's Kitchen

We live close and finally decided to try Libery's Kitchen for lunch. I'm so glad we did. We got there right at 11 on a Friday and the place was empty, no waiting at all. It took a few for the food to arrive but that's because it was being prepared fresh in the back. I could not believe the size of my bean burger when it arrived! Double patty with cheese and plenty of super fresh vegetables, delicious. I was also surprised with the amount sweet potato fries l split with the hubby, they were fresh and crispy but not overly done. My husband said he enjoyed his grilled chicken sandwich, I did not try a bite but it was also large with fresh vegetables. We enjoyed the visit and plan to go back more often.

I'm so glad they are back! I love this as a lunch option in MidCity. They have a great mission and their food is good, a win win! And personally, I'm ecstatic they brought back their black bean burger.

Great menu and very friendly staff. I had the daily special which was a shrimp burger. Excellent sandwich, perfectly assembled with crispy romaine, pickles, sliced tomatoes and a rich remoulade which I suspect is house made. Ordered a side of fries and they were clearly made to order, came out fresh and hot. The chef was in the dining room and asked how we enjoyed our lunch. Very friendly place - highly recommend... veg & vegan options on menu too

Place is closed down. Yelp should update this post. Been closed since pandemic but shows open in yelp

Such a charming cafe from the staff, the murals and the food. I had the patty melt and must say it was the best burger I've had in the city. It was cooked perfectly. I love the story behind this place too. Everyone should check it out! Thank you staff for being rock stars!

Excellent choice for lunch. I stopped in for a quick bite and ended up with the Shrimp and Grits special because, well, BACON. Not light, no sir, not light at all, what with the bacon and dark sauce and what I surmise was butter all up in there. The shrimp and grits was served with a green salad precisely and perfectly finished with a tart house dressing. Thanks to Yelp!, I ended up with a banana nut muffin that made a fine breakfast the next day.Service was prompt and friendly, and juvenile in a good way--the people working at this restaurant are all young folks who are learning by doing. And they do quite well in the same way you can go to NOCCA to watch jazz or theatre or recitals and end up with performances you would have paid much more to see from professionals. But I digress: if you are in mid-City or shopping at the Whole Foods around lunchtime, I recommend Liberty's Kitchen highly.

Great place for vegetarians. I ordered a black bean burger with mac and cheese and it was a good price ($10), incredibly filling, and pretty tasty. Above average mac and cheese and light mayo. My only complaints about the food are that I think the black beans were too salty and the patty itself was a bit too mushy so it fell apart a lot.Service was great at 1pm. They serve starbucks coffee, and they serve breakfast until 11am. They have a selection of to go pastries and drinks as well. Plenty of vegetarian options, you could probably make some of their dishes vegan. Clean restrooms, not gender neutral.

So I brought my wife's car to Santos Automotive to get an oil change. On a side note, if you're looking for a great mechanic, choose Santos. It's about the only mechanic shop I trust. They do great work at a reasonable/fair price.WHAT WORKED?This was my first visit to Liberty's. As many times as I've been to the Whole Foods next door or the mechanic, I had never set foot in the place. I had wanted to support their work like Cafe Reconcile and Cafe Hope and other organizations. So I ordered the Liberty's Breakfast, which consisted of two eggs my way (I'm partial to scrambled), two slices of bacon, toast and my choice of grits (cheesy or sans cheese), potato hash or fruit. I chose the cheesy grits. Everything was delicious. The eggs were fluffy and seasoned, the grits were hot and, well, cheesy. The cheese was thoroughly incorporated into the grits, not just shredded cheese thrown on top. I really appreciated that. The grits were creamy and only needed a sprinkling of salt and pepper. The bacon had a really good flavor and was crispy and chewy. The toast, however, took me by surprise. I normally write toast off, but this toast was really good. It was chewy with a nice bite and had a good flavor. It paired well with the butter and grape and strawberry jelly. I don't know what kind of bread it was, but there were little pieces of oat flakes on the crust.I ordered an Arnold Palmer, but it's execution didn't meet expectations. It wasn't bad by any means, just different. They used black tea, but I'm probably used to some plain, run of the mill tea in my Arnold Palmers.The place is really cute and looks like it would be a cool place to hangout, something akin to Starbucks or most other cafes. It has ample seating inside with an accompanying patio. The service was great. My server Shantrell ("Trell") appeared to be a little annoyed when I first arrived, but she soon warmed up to me and was professional and sweet in the end. She was knowledgeable about the menu. They accept Apple Pay, which is always a plus, but the feature wasn't working that day. I saw an offer for a free pastry if I checked in and I took advantage of that, of course. Like, yeah!! The pastries that day consisted of a really big blueberry muffin, croissant, lemon ginger bread, zucchini bread and perhaps a couple other items. It was a nice selection. The zucchini bread, which I'm told is gluten free, not that it matters because I can consume gluten and non-gluten and everything else just fine, had the texture of banana bread. It was ok, but there was some grittiness when I swallowed. Not sure what that was all about. I decided to make a pit stop before I left and noticed the bathroom was pretty clean. Always a good sign. I also noted that while it was quiet around 10:00, it was quite bustling by the time I left. WHAT DIDN'T WORK?I'll definitely be back.

A simple work lunch turned into one of the most care-free dining experiences I've had in New Orleans. Our host, server and all-around Star Gioia embodies everything you'd want in a dining experience.I ordered the shrimp and grits which was sensational! It came with a perfect side salad that was tossed in a seasonal vinaigrette. If you're in the Lafitte Greenway corridor or near Whole Foods on Broad please stop in and enjoy a wonderful meal. Gioia and Da'Mon are truly masters of their craft. Not only was the service great; they handled coffee orders and dessert also.We will definitely be returning soon!

Had a wonderful lunch here. Sweet potato fries are really yummy and good lunch combo deal currently. Also felt good supporting their mission to train young people with life skills. Everyone was very nice and hospitable. Enjoyed the atmosphere. There is a really cool mural. And convenient to do some shopping at Whole Foods next door. I will be back! Check it out!