Cochon Butcher
28 people recommendvia r/AskNOLA, r/NewOrleans30 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Cochon Butcher is a casual sandwich spot that many diners recommend, with a bar that's easy for eating alone. People single out the muffuletta, the Le Pig Mac and the porchetta as standouts, and one diner calls the cheeseburger the best anywhere. One commenter notes it can be a bit pricey, and one visitor found the muffuletta good but not as impressive as other local versions.
Address
Cochon Butcher, 930 Tchoupitoulas St Ste B, New Orleans, LA 70130
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Muffuletta, Le Pig Mac, Porchetta
- Best for
- Solo
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/AardvarkShoe in r/AskNOLA · Jun 2024
Likes the bar at Cochon Butcher for solo dining.
- Recommendsu/Agitated_Ad_1658 in r/AskNOLA · Jan 2026
Enjoys the casual dining, food and drinks and suggests a seat at the bar.
- Recommendsu/peepea in r/NewOrleans · Jan 2026taste
Says Cochon Butcher has a fantastic muffuletta.
- Recommendsu/Fragrant_Alternative in r/NewOrleans · Aug 2024taste
Claims it has the greatest straightforward cheeseburger anywhere.
- Recommendsu/tm478 in r/AskNOLA · Jan 2026
Suggested as near the hotel.
- Recommendsu/Madamexxxtra in r/AskNOLA · Apr 2026
Keeps Cochon Butcher on the lunch list as a yes.
- Recommendsu/readandperuse in r/AskNOLA · Jan 2026wait time
Home run; get there early, reserve, or eat at the bar.
- Recommendsu/BananaPeelSlippers in r/NewOrleans · Oct 2024
Recommends the Italian sandwich at Butcher.
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- Mixedu/Pamplemouse04 in r/AskNOLA · Jan 2026price
Calls it a fair suggestion but says it sits a bit outside the price range in question.
- Recommendsu/GhostOfKeels in r/AskNOLA · Jan 2026
Suggested along with Sidecar.
- Recommendsu/kdwhirl in r/AskNOLA · Jan 2026taste
Best sandwich they have ever eaten.
- Recommendsu/PriorAcanthisitta587 in r/AskNOLA · Sep 2024
Feels biased but recommends Butcher.
- Recommendsu/Salty-Shroom in r/AskNOLA · Jan 2026
Suggests it as a short walk from Warehouse District hotels.
- Recommendsu/HistoricalMost8876 in r/AskNOLA · Jan 2026
Thirds the recommendation.
- Recommendsu/LikeYoureSleepy in r/NewOrleans · Oct 2024taste
Lists Cochon Butcher among places with killer Italian sandwiches.
- Mixedu/JustinGitelmanMusic in r/NewOrleans · Jan 2026taste
Tried it years ago and thought it good but less impressive than Central or Napoleon muffulettas.
- Recommendsu/JohnTesh in r/AskNOLA · Mar 2025
Says Cochon Butcher is good.
- Recommendsu/Nice-Notary504 in r/NewOrleans · Oct 2024taste
Loves the Gambino at Butcher.
- Recommendsu/Frosty_Ninja3286 in r/AskNOLA · Sep 2024
Listed among their picks.
- Recommendsu/Lunky7711 in r/AskNOLA · Aug 2026
Recommended for po' boys.
- Recommendsu/Comfortland in r/AskNOLA · Aug 2026
Listed as a recommendation.
- Recommendsu/HangoverPoboy in r/AskNOLA · Apr 2026taste
Rates the muffuletta there as the best in town.
- Recommendsu/Frosty-Leader1625 in r/AskNOLA · Jan 2026
Went for dinner on a recommendation, had a great night, and plans to return on a future visit.
- Recommendsu/cappotto-marrone in r/AskNOLA · Jan 2026
Seconds the recommendation.
- Recommendsu/Whatchamacallit72 in r/AskNOLA · Jan 2026
The place for them, close to the hotel.
- Recommendsu/boogercrack in r/AskNOLA · Jan 2026taste
Dreams about the Le Pig Mac sandwich.
- Recommendsu/Wonderful_Usual_6715 in r/AskNOLA · Jan 2026
Fourth vote of agreement.
- Recommendsu/edoreinn in r/NewOrleans · Sep 2024taste
Lists the Le Pig Mac as a must-try.
- Recommendsu/tee142002 in r/AskNOLA · Aug 2024taste
Calls it a casual spot with great sandwiches and tells people to get the Pig Mac.
- Recommendsu/bayoubeaver in r/NewOrleans · Mar 2024taste
Names their muffaletta as a last-meal pick.
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