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NOLA.com Review December 2011


“Even Our Failures are Edible” – Johnny

Johnny’s Po-Boys is the oldest family owned po-boy restaurant
in the City of New Orleans, French Quarter!

Humble Beginnings

Johnny - Awaiting Orders

Johnny - Awaiting Orders

$13,500. Doesn’t sound like a lot of money today. But on June 30th, 1950 it was enough to buy the building at 511 St. Louis St. in New Orleans by Johnny and Betty De Grusha. Today, Johnny’s Po-boys is the oldest family owned po-boy restaurant in New Orleans, Serving everything from breakfast to their famous warm bun po-boys. They have received Accolades from some of the finest institutions in the country, ranging from Good Housekeeping’s top 100 value restaurants in the United States, to Rand McNally’s Best of the Road. Johnny’s was also one of the first restaurants to re-open in the city of New Orleans after the devastation of Hurricane Katrina. Even after the catastrophe, the excellence continues on.

For the Longer version of the History o’ Johnny’s (click here) and the History o’ da Po-Boys (click here). You’ll enjoy them both!

Betty - April 2002

Betty - April 2002

Johnny - Standing

Johnny at the Counter


Main Dining 360 Degree View - Johnny's Po-Boys Second Dining Room 360 Vire - Johnny's Po-Boys Exterior - Johnny's Po=Boys New Orleans


Johnny's Sweets & Treats

Barq's Rooti in a Glass Bottle!

Barq's Rooti in a Glass Bottle!

Johnny’s Features 12oz Barq’s Bottled Root Beer! A great fit for your New Orleans experience.

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