Johnny's Po-Boys

511 Saint Louis St
New Orleans LA 70130
(504) 524-8129

Johnny and Betty De Grusha may not have invented the po’boy, but having opened in 1950, theirs is a legacy to be proud of. The De Grusha’s opened their grocery/sandwich store at 506 Chartres, and relocated to the current location in 1959 to keep up with demand. Today, the family’s third generation continues Johnny’s tradition, one embodied by his famous quote, “Even my failures are edible!” — Arthur Bovino

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Arthur Bovino, Editor

At Johnny's, "Even the Failures Are Edible". You’ve got strife to thank for the po’boy, and Johnny De Grusha for Johnny's Po-boys.Read More

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MTV
Great food! - Preston, Real World: New Orleans

Jcrowley
Omg. You have to get the gumbo and half poboy special. I got the oyster poboy and it's amazing. All the locals recommended and I can't agree more.

@sloane
Get half po' boy and gumbo special, perfect for lunch.

Brian I.
Get the $3 chicken n biscuits for breakfast!

Let's Go
Grab a po' boy where it was born in 1950 at this French Quarter institution, which has 40 varieties of the famous sandwich. Creole fare is also on the menu. Lines may be long, but service is speedy!

WillMcD
A promised hit-the-spot kinda place. Do it!

Brendon C.
Breakfast: chicken n biscuits is where it's at for only 3 bucks!

TJ G.
Crawfish po-boy. Do it!

joshua w.
Gator po-boy here is the best I've ever had.

ScioniQCity
Raise your City iQ: A "dressed" po' boy has Lettuce, Tomatoes and Mayonnaise.

Nicole S.
French fry poboy? Hell yeah!

Bachelor10
Order your po’ boys to go and eat them outside along the water with your boys as you watch some ships go by and hang in the sun you’ve been missing.

Gia L.
Don't forget that there's dining in the back! Front room gets crowded fast at lunchtime.

Eric N.
It's all about the bread! Don't be scared of the line. There's extra seating upstairs. Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Po-boy when you're hung over. Otherwise Shrimp Po-boy.

David W.
It's 2012. Accept credit cards. Seriously.

Monty L.
PoBoys are as good as advertised. Gumbo was nothing bur okra and rice. Stick to the PoBoys and you'll leave happy

David Marshall C.
Perfect size, to share!

Danielle N.
Sandwiches here are amazing. Tried fried shrimp and crabcakes so far.. mmm. Cash only!

Jason T. H.
Try the Crawfish Po'Boy - The place is packed, but worth the wait! (via @Foodspotting)

Jason T. H.
Popular joint, be prepared to wait in line! You will be joined by a flock of hillbillies the likes of which most northerners can only imagine! :-) try the crawfish Po Boy, their specialty!

Michael Z.
Big po' boys for a relatively decent price! Cramped and busy, truly a must visit!

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