Baby’s Snack Box

Having never experienced a classic New Orleans food stand, the locals we met steered me towards Baby’s — which was only a two-​block walk from our rental house!
For other newbies, a Snowball is like those SnoCones you made as a kid — but much larger and tastier. The shaved ice is very packed tightly into a large cup, the top of the ice is shaped with a rounded funnel, and then the whole thing is drenched in your choice of flavor. For a few cents more, they’ll put some ice cream in the middle — making a «Stuffed» snoball! (Highly recommended.)
The Stuffed Snowball lends itself to lots of yummy combinations — we tried the Root Beer snowball stuffed with Vanilla Ice Cream («Ice Cream Float»), the Orange snowball with Vanilla Ice Cream («Creamsicle»), and the Wedding Cake snowball with Vanilla Ice Cream (I don’t have a name for that one — but it was really good!)

When you think of a snack stand, then think of Baby’s Snack Box. Leave the fancy and frills for that other guy. There was a large crowd out front, spilling over from a party held a the venue next door. The wait was still less than five minutes and I ordered a Sour Green Apple snoball. It was tart, twangy and full of juice and flavor. The kiddo’s around me gave me a multitude of suggestions to try when I came back. This is what you call a true Treme neighborhood gem, it had all the feels of community which I do enjoy.

This is a typical, old fashioned New Orleans «snack shack!» Snowballs are simple & SUPER good, as are the nachos, burgers & hot dog combos. Really glad their beginning to have regular hours! Only con is there’s usually only one person working so service takes time, but then u get to take in the neighborhood sights & talk to ppl in line & passin on «banquette» (sidewalk)!

CLASSIC TREME FOOD STAND with snowballs, tamales, red beans & rice, etc.
KINDA DICEY LOCATION, go in the daytime & commune with the local characters;
YAT KA MEIN: $ 6 small, $ 8 large; $ 5 burger or hot dog meals with fries and soda.