Despite what the name might suggest, Turkey and The Wolf is a primarily vegetarian restaurant. As featured on the Netflix show, “Somebody Feed Phil,” these sandwiches might just be some of the most inventive in all of New Orleans. The deli classic tuna melt is swapped out for Collard Green Melt that sees sweet chili sauce-coated collards layered between three slices of perfectly toasted bread, funky cheese and peppery coleslaw. But for customers wanting a more traditional, yet still exciting sandwich, the Fried Bologna, with potato chips and hot mustard served on Texas-sized pieces of toast, is the way to go. While these dishes are on the more exotic side, Turkey and The Wolf is an incredibly unique experience worth taking a bite out of.
Gavin Meichelbock: The most unique bite I’ve had in New Orleans. This place has a great atmosphere. Right in the middle of a neighborhood and crowded with locals, so you know it’s good. I got the Collard Green Melt and french fries. The fries are crinkle cut so they hold onto salt nicely and have a great texture. The Collard Green Melt was a fascinating sandwich. With three pieces of bread, it’s too bread heavy, that said, they knew what they were doing with it. Each slice is toasted perfectly; crispy outside that crackles when you bite into it but still buttery soft once you move towards the center. The middle piece of bread is even toasted on both sides so it doesn’t get soggy; pro move. The melt had a spicy mayo that broke through the butteriness of the sandwich. The collards were covered in a sweet chili sauce, so they were kind of sweet; a great complement to the spicy sauce. I did find the sandwich lacking on the greens though, which held it back a bit. The cabbage slaw in the dish was ultra peppery and creamy from the mayo. And the cheese is very funky which adds a rich flavor dimension. Overall, the Collard Green Melt was an amazing combination of flavor and texture, but maybe too interesting to where I don’t think I need to get it again. That said, Turkey and The Wolf is an incredibly original restaurant worth trying in a sea of seafood.
Finn Martin: Unhinge your jaw and take a bite from the Fried Bologna Sandwich that this eccentric, McDonald’s plate-serving restaurant the Turkey and The Wolf serves. Right on the northern border of the Irish Channel, the Turkey and The Wolf will take you away from the center of commotion and towards a suspended hideaway restaurant that’ll leave you wondering whether to get a sandwich or not a sandwich. The bologna bite was a bit heavy on the cheese for me, though the sweet tea and the overall experience of the restaurant cheered me.
Catie Kuczynski: For a vegan option in NOLA, the Vegan Chik’n Sandwich certainly held the bar. While not necessarily spectacular, it was undoubtedly a reliable sandwich with great flavor. An interesting choice for the vegan chicken to be served on the sandwich as tenders, but the flavor was spectacular and did not disappoint.
Charity Brown: The Mama Tried Burger was true to any typical burger. There wasn’t anything that stood out to me, but the sauce was pretty good, similar to most fast-food restaurants.
Emily Chandler: Though there was a unique variety of sandwiches offered at Turkey and The Wolf, this restaurant wasn’t all that memorable. The food was good but with such a small selection of choices, expectations were high. The Ham Sandwich was enjoyable though overpowered with cheese.
