Broad Street Main Street District, New Orleans
Broad Street signage
Mural on Broad Street
Broad Street is a vibrant New Orleans neighborhood filled with shops, restaurants and plenty of culture. It’s probably best known for Bayou Road, a historic Native American trading route that remains a hub for multicultural commerce today. Discover African-centered books and gifts at the Community Book Center, which has been in business for over 40 years. Experience delicious international cuisine at Addis NOLA or Coco Hut Caribbean Restaurant. Try the breakfast tacos at charming Pagoda Cafe.
The Andre Cailloux Center for Performing Arts and Cultural Justice honors the legacy of Andre Cailloux, the first Black officer killed during the Civil War. Housed in a renovated church building, the center is a community and performing arts center focused on uplifting Black voices. Nearby, you’ll also find Andre Cailloux Park.
Broad Community Connections, the neighborhood Main Street organization, helped establish a community health hub in a revitalized supermarket called the ReFresh Project. It houses a Whole Foods Market, the Goldring Center for Culinary Medicine at Tulane University and Liberty’s Kitchen.
Every fall, the community gathers for HomeFest, a vibrant celebration of Black culture, creativity and commerce.