Expore the upper ninth ward of New Orleans

Address: 3325 St Claude Ave, New Orleans, LA 70117

If you are doing a full day rental and picking up the bicycles in the morning, we recommend that you start with breakfast at Stuph’d Beignets. Beignet in English translates to Fritter…or fried dough. While Cafe du Monde popularized the beignet with powdered sugar, that is not the only way they’re prepared. When I was growing up my great grand mother would make them and we would open them and fill them with red beans. Stuph’d beignets brings back some of those memories. Where they don’t have a red bean beignet, their crawfish filled beignets are knocking on my great grandmothers front door. Can’t recommend them enough.

Address: 1401 Louisa St, New Orleans, LA 70117

Visit one of mystic above ground cemeteries. A few blocks away from Stuph’D Beignets, the St. Vincent de Paul Cemetery is a short ride away. Founded in 1844, It is a large cemetery and encompasses a few city blocks. The writing on the tombs are in both French and English. Some of them even list the country of origin that the deceased originated from. One can easily spend a couple of hours here musing on the beauty of the tombs and learning about the families that make New Orleans culture so rich.

Address: 3200 Dauphine St, New Orleans, LA 70117

Full of oddities and hidden treasures, The Bargain Center is the perfect place to find the unique memorabilia that you’re looking for. More then a shop the Bargin Center is more like a mini-warehouse. They also have a section of the shop that has art.

Address: 3231 Dauphine St, New Orleans, LA 70117

Located one block away from The Bargain Center, Frady’s One Stop Food Store is regarded as the best Po-Boy in the Bywater. Frady’s is a local neighborhood spot. The magic of the bicycle is that it gets you off the beaten path. In terms of local spots it downs get any more New Orleans than this. However if you looking for a sit down restaurant you may want to consider Jack Dempsey’s.

Address: 738 Poland Ave, New Orleans, LA 70117

As we would say in the local “Yat” dialect, “Ma mom an dem grew up a few blocks from dere.” Jack Dempsey’s is actually a spot where my family would eat when I was a kid. It’s a converted creole cottage, hole in the wall restaurant offering the kind of New Orleans fare you would expect at such an establishment.

Address: 3200 Burgundy St, New Orleans, LA 70117

If you or your travel partner is a Vegetarian/Vegan the Sneaky Pickle is just the place for you! Sneaky Pickle, a lively lunch spot whose relaxed atmosphere and tasty, affordable creations has earned it a devoted following for nearly a decade. They highlight the best and brightest flavors of Southern Louisiana, prepared intelligently and with a special emphasis on a range of vegan and vegetarian options.

Address: 3956 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70117

Bike the trail at Crescent Park. This is a great place to take a brake with a beautiful view of the river. Ride the trail to the very end. At the end of the trail there’s great options for setting down and taking in the view of the river with the cityscape. We recommend riding back to the point of entry (3956 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70117) that way you will be back in the Bywater neighborhood and can continue your exploration.

Address: 3100 Royal St, New Orleans, LA 70117

If you need that afternoon pick me up stop into Petite Clouet Cafe. They serve proper espresso crafted by trained barista’s that care about extraction. Their grinder and espresso machine are calibrated so that they consistently pull the perfect shot. Along with espresso, they serve fresh coffee, tea, and delicious baked goods. It’s a local favorite and at least 70% of the customers live in the 9th ward.

Address: 2941 Royal St, New Orleans, LA 70117

In 2016, New Orleans Artist Brandan BMike Odums established StudioBE, a 36,000- square foot gallery and final part of the “BE Trilogy.” Over the last 7 years, StudioBE has developed itself as a landmark and cultural destination in New Orleans. A product of alchemy, a space for artists and the things they create. A space for the local community and the culture that comes from it. Through intentional programming, workshops, exhibitions, and resource allocation, StudioBE's mission is rooted in the belief that the blueprint for a better tomorrow lives in the collective imagination. Our work serves to promote the advancement of artists and engage in society's most urgent questions. StudioBE is closed on Monday and Tuesday. If you have a bicycle rental on a Monday consider visiting JAMNOLA across the street in the Marigny neighborhood (2832 Royal St, New Orleans, LA 70117)

Address: 1117 Montegut St, New Orleans, LA 70117

When you arrive at N7 you may wonder where the eatery is located. We pictured the entrance to avoid confusion. N7 is a neighborhood French restaurant and wine bar. N7 specializes in French cuisine, often infused with a Japanese touch.

The restaurant is set off the street behind a tall fence amidst a garden, with indoor and outdoor seating. The building was previously home to a tire shop. Before that it was a stable for carriage horses.

N7’s name derives from Nationale 7 (N7), the highway that once ran from Paris to the border of Italy. Known as the “Route des Vacances”, vacationing Parisians would take the road on their way South. Along the way, the Michelin Guide would direct them to the mom and pop restaurants which began to appear in farmhouses and hotels along the way to cater to them. Hence the origin of the Michelin Star. 

Reservations are recommended and can be made via their website.

Address: 3067 St Claude Ave, New Orleans, LA 70117

Saturn Bar is Offbeat nightspot featuring a full bar, alternative bands, guest DJs & dance parties.

Address: 600 Poland Ave, New Orleans, LA 70117

Bacchanal has a Mediterranean/New Orleans vibe. Enjoy their lush courtyard where local artist bring the musical spirit of New Orleans to life. What started as a sleepy little wine shop on the outskirts of New Orleans slowly emerged as an eclectic Bywater watering hole, and then after Katrina became an epic part of the city's recovery as guest chefs from around the city came and cooked for the crowds on Bacchanal Sundays, NOLA's original pop-up. This iconic day became immortalized in HBO's series Treme, and from this day a new business model emerged--a speakeasy that featured great food and music in a backyard party most nights a week. Check their music calendar below.

Address: 4229 Dauphine St, New Orleans, LA 70117

Vaughan's is an iconic 9th ward bar that was established in 1959. Known throughout the years as the place to be for live music on Thursday Nights and still continues to please. Check in weekly to see who is playing! They also have music on Wednesday nights sometime. Check the local live wire music calendar for not only Vaughan’s but for the entire city.

Adress: 4301 Burgundy St, New Orleans, LA 70117

BJ’s is a bare-bones, cash-only bar featuring a lineup of live local bands or sports on the TV.

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