Juneau's Sandwich Shop
Backstory
Juneau's is almost as old as I am, having put forth its first food in 1952. It was there through the big development years for the West Bank, and became not only successful but legendary among those who grew up with its sandwiches.
Dining Room
A location on the corner of two side streets is an asset for a poor boy shop. This one is a house raised high enough for a restaurant to be slipped under it--a common architectural theme in Marrero. The staff is pleasant and very naturally New Orleans.
Why It's Essential
Juneau's is to the West Bank what Domilese's is to Uptown. Because it looks and acts like a classic New Orleans poor boy joint, it is assumed to be one, and has gathered a large regular clientele who keep the line long at peak times. This is a workingman's restaurant, with prices, portions and atmosphere to match.
Why It's Good
Like all great poor boy shops, Juneau's has a unique house specialty: pepper weenies. It's one of those things that you don't want to believe is very good, but you try it anyway. And you find it's better than it sounds, but ever after you will order the roast beef or seafood poor boys, or the daily plate specials. The roast beef will not likely command a spot on your ten-best list, but it is well above average and cooked in house.
Most Interesting Dishes
Basic breakfast platters ~ <em><strong>Poor boy sandwiches: </strong></em> »Hot roast beef or barbecue beef »Fried oysters, shrimp or catfish Ham Turkey »Pepper weenies »Three kinds of sausage Meatball Breaded veal or chicken Tuna, chicken, or egg salad Club sandwich Grilled four-cheese sadnwich ~ <em><strong>Entrees</strong></em> Fried »Fried oysters, shrimp or catfish platter »Entree salads »Daily plate specials
For Best Results
Two sleepers on the menu are the hamburger poor boy and the several different sausage poor boy. Both are a shade better than the roast beef. Ask to jave the hamburger with just a little roast beef gravy.
Bonus Ratings
1
Attitude
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Local Color
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Service
2
Value