Neighborhood Biography

MidCity has some of the most beautiful views in the City, owing its beauty to its neighbor, City Park and a wealth of beautiful trees and waterways. 

Midcity is an excellent space for outdoors activities, with several parks, large sidewalks, neutral grounds and Lafitte Greenway, which connects MidCity to the historic Treme neighborhood. 

Restaurants

Some of the most popular MidCity eateries: 

Bayou Wine Garden and Bayou Beer Garden 
The Bean Gallery 
Angelo Broccato's Creamery 
Juan's Flying Burrito 

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Grocery Stores

Midcity has several grocery stores and small shops for quick access to a variety of food. One of its most visible locations is the Winn Dixie on Carrollton. 

Next door to this grocery store are 2 coffee shops, an Office Depot, Pizza Hut and several locally owned restaurants, such as the longtime MidCity fixture, Angelo Brocato Gelato and Bakery. 

Culural Highlights

​New Orleans is famous for its Jazz and Heritage Festival and Midcity is the neighborhood where the Festival makes its home. 

Every year this Festival brings thousands of people to New Orleans and this neighborhood is the perfect setting, with its peaceful streets, vibrant and plentiful restaurants and easy access to all parts of the city. 

Midcity also includes the historic Bayou Rd, which is a must see location for all who visit. 

Schools

Morris Jeff Elem, Foundation Preparatory Charter and Cabrini High school are just 3 of the schools located in MidCity. Cabrini High school sits on a beautiful canal and is just steps away from City Park.

Morris Jeff Elementary is a few blocks from the beautiful Lafitte Greenway, with its focus on community engagement and utilization of green space. 

Foundation Prep is also near City Park but unlike Cabrini High, it is walking distance to the Fairgrounds, home of the New Orleans Jazz Festival.  ​

Video from Foundation Prep

Students from Morris Jeff Elementary

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Front entrance of Cabrini High School