Tucked away in New Orleans’ Mid-City neighborhood, Parkway Bakery & Tavern is more than just a sandwich shop. It’s a cultural institution.
Since 1911, this unassuming spot has served legendary po’boys piled high with crispy shrimp, roast beef dripping in gravy, and fried oysters tucked into pillowy French bread. But the real magic? The locals who guard its secret recipe like a treasure.
No amount of sweet-talking or bribery has cracked the code, making every bite at Parkway taste like a well-kept secret.
How I Stumbled Into Parkway
Turning the corner in Mid-City, I spotted the cheerful yellow building at 538 Hagan Ave and felt my stomach rumble. Heat from the fryer hit me the second I stepped through the door, mixing with the intoxicating aroma of gravy and fresh-baked bread…