A CBD institution and the home of the Ferdi Special — roast beef debris and ham on a po-boy, with the debris (those roast beef drippings) a genuine New Orleans invention. Order the Ferdi, with red beans on the side and bread pudding to finish. Come for an early lunch before the line gets insane; post-Saints-game chaos is real. The line is worth it. It is a classic for a reason — the place that helped define what 'debris' means on a New Orleans sandwich, still drawing the queue it has drawn for generations. Get there early, accept the wait if you don't, and eat a piece of city history.
Location
CBD, New Orleans
Map
Plan Your Visit
Walk-in friendly
Counter service
Order at counter, casual atmosphere
Insider Intel
The Ferdi Special - roast beef debris and ham. Red beans on the side. Bread pudding to finish.
Early lunch before the line gets insane. Post-Saints-game chaos is real.
The debris (roast beef drippings) on a po-boy is a NOLA invention. Get there early or accept the wait. Worth it.