Perfect po’ boy
French bread, with a light, airy center and crispy crust, forms the base of the best po’ boy. /Courtesy of SeriousEats.com

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Although the po’ boy landscape has changed drastically over the past 85 years, one thing hasn’t (and really shouldn’t) change, namely the type of bread it is served upon. New Orleans French bread possesses a light, airy crumb and a crispy crust, a loaf that’s best if found at places such as Leidenheimer Baking Company or Gendusa’s, a fact most po’ boy shops across the city are well aware.

Here are a few po’ boys you should definitely get your mouth around.