One of the best Southern food experience ever! Went to celebrate my bestie's birthday and while we forgot to reserve (since they are always full) so couldn't get the best seats, the vibe was so lovely and the server was really nice (and patient in recommending dishes). Buttermilk fried chicken was so tender, every single kind of gravy/sauce was so flavorful and paired well with the main dishes. Gumbo is the perfect definition of comfort but the banana pudding was an absolute star. We were so full but couldn't resist since the taste was just remarkably sweet yet balanced to end the night with. Will definitely come back for another special occasion! read more

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I've been here a couple of times now. The first time I had high expectations from having enjoyed great food while in Louisiana. Angeline's didn't quiet feel the same. It's definitely a great spot in the Bay when craving Louisiana food, but it still doesn't come close to the bold flavors I've had during my visit. Apart from that, they have very good service and ambiance is cozy as well. These are just my two cents so take it for what you will. Go check them and see what you think. "High on Food. High on Life." - thefoodhigh Check out more honest reviews on social @thefoodhigh read more

Angeline's Louisiana Kitchen - @thefoodhigh This is the bowl of gumbo. It's a good portion and hearty. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Berkeley, California

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4.5 Stars! Loved the Creole food and service. Sat outside with our dogs, but there are only 4 tables with 2 small umbrellas that didn't provide enough shade. We had to move our table a few times to escape the sun. The food was outstanding. The Hush Puppies, Gumbo, Voo Doo Shrimp, and Beignets (with rum caramel sauce and whipped cream) were all 5-star winners. The Shrimp Creole was also great. I loved the smoky flavor of the shrimp and liked that it came with crunchy green beans. The sauce was a bit too sour and needed just a bit more flavor. Overall, a delicious meal! read more

We've been here several times and this latest visit didn't disappoint. It was our first time during brunch hours and it was surprisingly not busy. The ambiance is always nice with the New Orleans decor and music playing. Services always friendly and our order came quickly. Everything was good (as usual) but our favorite was the Chicken and Beignets. Some of the best fried chicken ever (the batter is light/perfectly cooked) and the beignets are amazing. This is one of our must-visits every time we're in Berkeley, so we'll definitely be back. read more

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First time trying New Orleans cuisine! My friend and I came at 5:30 pm on a Saturday night and we were seated immediately. We ordered mac and cheese, fried chicken, gumbo, and brussels sprouts to share between the two of us. Mac and cheese was one of the best I've had. Also really enjoyed the sweet potato dip with the fried chicken. Gumbo was very flavorful. Brussels sprouts were so crispy and buttery. We were so full but still had room to try the beignets for dessert. They came out fresh and hot and topped with lots of powdered sugar. Service was amazing and loved the ambiance of the place. Very popular place but wasn't too crowded, perfect lighting, perfect music and conversation level. Overall had a great experience! read more

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At Angelina's Louisiana Kitchen in downtown Berkeley, I finally found the most Chinese-stomach-friendly American dish -- the crawfish étouffée over rice. The crawfish was already peeled and served with a spicy, flavorful gravy over steamed rice, topped with green onions. So comforting and satisfying! Plus, it's an open kitchen which is always fun to watch while you wait for your food. read more

Angeline's Louisiana Kitchen - Crawfish Etouffee - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Berkeley, California

It had been a long minute since we last ate here. Food is still delish and solid. Service is friendly and efficient, and fun to watch what's going on in the dining room. And do try the deep fried alligator when it's on the menu. Tastes just like chicken! read more

We came for a late lunch/ early dinner date on a Sunday. I would have loved to get an appetizer but I knew my entree would fill me up. We were seated quick and our server was attentive to our needs with water refill and checking on the quality of the food. Mac and Cheese (5/5): Really good. One of the better Mac and cheese sides I've had. The cheese flavor is all there and isn't overpowering or under seasoned. Would get this again. Gumbo (5/5): Can't go wrong with gumbo. I prefer gumbo over jambalaya so this was a must try. With the hot sauce, not Tabasco, they provide just made it even better. Shrimp creole (5/5): The flavors for this one got me from the start. I could not stop eating this. And then if the tomato sauce was too acidic, the green beans were a good palette cleanser. Banana bread Pudding (4.5/5): if you like sticky toffee pudding, give this a try. The caramel sauce isn't too sweet but it pairs so well with the banana bread. I only took off half a star due to personal preference of not liking bananas in general. But my bf loved this and he loves bananas. I would love to come back and try more from their menu since everything we ordered was amazing. read more

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Came here for my jobs Christmas dinner this year! We ordered a little of EVERYTHING and it was AMAZING Street parking; no charge after 6p! (Came on a Saturday at 5p, no tvs or full bar so no sports crowd or crazy noise level) I personally had catfish and potato salad, Mac n cheese, crawfish etouffe, baby back ribs, beignets and swamp water (lemonade and ice tea) for my drink Reservations were made in advance to accommodate the party of 8. We were sat once everyone arrived! Staff were extremely attentive and nobody sent anything back! Appetizers , main course, dessert (no complaints from anyone) Service great Food great read more

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I was so ready to try this place with all the reviews I've been reading and because Da Boot to da bay food truck is no longer around. So we finally gave it a shot. The service was good and we were helped right away. The food came out quick which was cool. I wanted to try just about everything but held back. For starters we got the grilled boudin which was OK they were a little drier than I'm use to given they were grilled, the fried grits and crawfish étouffée was good but could've used more flavor. The baby back ribs entree was also good, the bbq sauce was tasty and made them "good" but they aren't like smoked ribs where they fall off the bone however, they were still somewhat tender. For the sides we tried the baked Mac n cheese, sweet mashed potatoes and potato salad. I'd say they were decent but the Mac n cheese was just ok for us. Lastly, for dessert, we tried the beignets. Unfortunately they were not as good as I hoped they would be, I will say that I was slightly disappointed. But I would give them another shot and maybe just try something else. read more

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We had early dinner reservations for 8 people on a Saturday after our Berkeley Rep. theater. We were informed when we checked-in that we only had 2 hours to eat as another reservation party was to take over our table. At least they warned us. To start we shared 2 orders of Hush Puppies and 2 House Salads. Most of our party each ordered their own entree except 3 people ordered family style to share. Our orders were: Buttermilk Fried Chicken (3 orders) Voo Doo Shrimp Shrimp Creole Crawfish Etouffee Wild Mushroom Jambalya Every dish was excellent flavor. The service was also excellent and a nice atmosphere to the restaurant. Only reason for 4 star is I felt the green beans were over-cooked, limp, and soggy and a few of the dishes were served luke warm not piping hot. read more

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Wild Mushroom Jambalaya: 3/5 Red Beans & Rice: 4.5/5 Potato Salad: 3/5 House Salad: 3/5 "Hurricane" Drink: 3/5 Ambiance: 2/5 Service: 5/5 Experience: 3/5 I stopped by Angeline's to enjoy dinner with a friend recently. Neither of us had ever been to the restaurant, even though we'd both heard of it several times. Neither of us eat meat, so my friend settled on the house salad with the wild mushroom jambalaya, and I ordered potato salad, red beans and rice and the house salad. The potato salad was slightly different from what I'm used to experiencing flavor-wise, but still pretty good. My friend wasn't feeling the jambalaya as much as he could have, but it wasn't send-this-back-it's-repulsive status, either. All in all, Angeline's seems a little overhyped but not so underwhelming that I'd knock more stars down. We still had a nice evening, we just probably won't be back. read more

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I ordered a kings cake and to my surprise when I picked it up it was HUGE. One of the largest and most beautiful cakes I've ever gotten. It is so joyous, frosted lavishly, decorated to the nines, and deliciously flavored. The cake was only $33! I highly recommend! It has blueberries in it and it's sooo good. Fit for king! read more

Angeline's Louisiana Kitchen - Kings cake - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Berkeley, California

These people are negligent in the kitchen and uncaring to customers. I had a $180 DoorDash order 3/8 and almost died! It was my birthday dinner with friends at home . No one ordered seafood or fish because I am allergic. While I was eating the red beans and rice I pulled up a huge shrimp! I panicked and took meds immediately while my daughter called the restaurant to obtain more information. To keep it short... the manager asked if I accidentally ordered the Gumbo because they "look alike" LOL. I responded with "they do not"! On the receipt it clearly stated that I order red beans and rice. I asked for a full refund and was given a refund for the red beans and rice only! SAD...I was nauseous all night but no swelling. I will never eat here again and if you have allergies beware! read more

Angeline's Louisiana Kitchen - Red beans and rice with unwanted SHRIMP! - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Berkeley, California

Came here on a Saturday cause I've been craving southern food since my trip to New Orleans back in January. We ordered the shrimp and grits, fried catfish plate and beignets. Everything was delicious and reminded me of all the delicious food I had in New Orleans. Shrimp and grits were so good, loved the sauce that came on top. The catfish was good and also came with hush puppies and potato salad that were also great. Beignets were good, a bit breadier consistency than other beignets which are lighter and fluffier but also really good, just a different texture. Ambiance was nice, felt like you were at a restaurant in New Orleans. Staff were friendly. Can't wait to come back, there are so many dishes I'm excited to try. read more

Angeline's Louisiana Kitchen - Shrimp & Grits, Beignets, Fried Catfish - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Berkeley, California

Wow I felt like I was transported to NOLA! This restaurant has been open since 2006 so it is appropriately aged inside with plenty of seating with lively New Orleans music playing. The server was friendly but had a flat personality. The food was beyond expectations. I really enjoyed my crawfish etouffee and the red beans as rice. I passed on the $4.99 sweet tea which I miss from when I lived in the South. My wife wasn't dazzled by her bbq shrimp and grits. My son liked his chicken po'boy. Definitely a welcome alternative from the ordinary. read more

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Tried something new today at Angeline's and it was really good! I had the red beans and rice and the grilled boudin. Both were filling and flavorful. Callan was very helpful. Just when we thought we were full, he recommended the beignets and we obviously couldn't turn those down. Especially not with the whipped cream and caramel sauce! They were amazing as always! We arrived just before the dinner rush so it wasn't too busy and our food came out quickly. Another great visit! read more

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The service was excellent and the staff was super friendly and attentive. The food did take a little while to come out, but we ordered a lot and the wait was absolutely worth it. We ate family style, which I highly recommend. They gave us extra small plates, and every dish we tried was delicious. Even though the ribs were a little drier than I personally prefer, the flavors were still great. Overall, good foods and vibes. read more

A must try if you're in the area. Their fried chicken is UNMATCHED! It's crispy, not overly battered, juicy and comes with the most divine gravy. Served a top a bed of mashed sweet potatoes and besides some green beans your plate is sure to fill you up! Another winning dish was the hush puppies, you can either order as a side or it comes along with the fried catfish. The hush puppies have a crispy exterior with a fluffy interior perfect for loading up with butter. The catfish wasn't overly breaded, simply coated in a light cornmeal crust. We also ordered the ribs and a side of Mac n cheese. Of the two the ribs packed more of a punch. The meat was tender and the order comes with quite a few ribs. The service was friendly and kind making for an excellent dining experience! Excited for my next visit. read more

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Great NorCal Southern food! My aunt and uncle took me here when I was visiting the Bay and wanted to try something on Asian. We were sat pretty much right away because of our reservation. Really good vibes and cool decor inside. All of the servers were super nice, too! We ordered literally everything so I'll just list them here with my rankings: Hushpuppies: 10/10 Amazing. Can't tell if it's more a dessert of snack or both Crawfish Etouffee: 10/10 Crunchy grits are genius and the gravy/crawfish were great! Fried Chicken: 6/10 Not really my think. A little on the dry side even with the sauce Red Beans & Rice: 8/10 Really surprised me! Great flavor Fried Catfish: 9/10 Really good texture and comes with hushpuppies Mac n Cheese: 7/10 Pretty good mac, didn't really blow me away though Ribs: 8.5/10 Sauce was good but parts of it were really dry. Beignets: 8/10 I almost want these with honey drizzled on top Overall, great food if you're looking to divert from what you're used to when it comes to "American" food. read more

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It's been awhile since we've been to Angeline's. We moved out of the area and since we are surrounded by great restaurants, we rarely made the 45 minute drive out to Berkeley. However a local restaurant made some hush puppies and we thought, these are good, but we remember the hush puppies Angeline's made and what a treat it was to go there! Also we wanted to treat our friend for her birthday to New Orleans cuisine. Both people I went with ordered the Jambalaya, one was the Wild Rice Jambalaya (vegan) and the other was the traditional Jambalaya with roasted chicken, tasso ham, & andouille sausage. What they noticed was with each bite of the rice, the heat slowly built up, however it was not so hot, but enough so you noticed it. Both individuals liked the flavor and would order it again. I ordered the Angeline's Creole Style BBQ Shrimp and Rice plate. It was delicious with the 6 medium size shrimp seasoned just right with a Worcestershire flavored sauce. The strong rich flavor of the sauce was a nice balance with the buttered steamed green beans. This dish was one of the few entrees on the menu that did not have heat. I loved the flavor of the Worcestershire sauce and would consider ordering it again even if there were other options of entrees with no heat. For dessert, we ordered Mon Cachon Pot de crema topped with Bourbon Vanilla whipped cream, Banana Foster Bread Pudding with rum caramel sauce and Beignets sprinkled with powdered sugar. . Frankly licking the plates clean was talked about with the Pot de Crema and the bread pudding! The service was great. The waiter gave good advice.and we were very content and happy at the end of our meal. read more

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Solid Louisiana comfort food with great service Tried Angeline's Louisiana Kitchen and was so happy to find a spot like this. We had the fried catfish and gumbo, and both really hit the spot--perfect if you love Louisiana food. The portion size was good, the food came out quick, and everyone was super nice. The inside is spacious with a classic Southern-style vibe, making it comfortable and inviting. A great place for Louisiana comfort food with friendly service. I'd definitely come back! read more

Angeline's Louisiana Kitchen - Bowl of Gumbo $18.99 You can choose either bowl or cup - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Berkeley, California

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I tried the bbq ribs and the appetizer size was a good portion. I thought it was alright, but on the very burnt side. Felt like I was eating charcoal. The restaurant has a distinct old smell that is off putting. The decor and interior evokes a sense of being somewhere else. Service was polite and fast. read more

Angeline's Louisiana Kitchen - Ribs with sauce on the side (appetizer size) - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Berkeley, California

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We returned for a pre-theater dinner here and surprisingly, was waited on by Will again. He was very busy tonite but efficient. I tried the bbq baby back ribs this time and the entree came with 8 delicious ribs smothered in a dark, sticky, yummy glaze. One of the best ribs I've had in a long time. The small potato side was not great. Even Jr Yelper at home got to try one of the 3 ribs we took home as leftovers and said it was delicious. The cup of gumbo this time was disappointing. It didn't have the smoky umami flavor as before and more spicy than I recall. Hubby ordered the fried chicken again and gave me a bite. It was perfectly moist. The sweet potatoes were good too. My strawberry lemonade was good as well. Hubby insisted on an order of the beignets which came with 4 pieces and lots of powdered sugar. The bourbon whipped cream was very tasty this time and we always get that with the beignets, which were delicious. There are several dishes I've yet to try, maybe next time when we're back for the theater again. Too bad the gumbo is inconsistent in taste. read more

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Fantastic flavored food. Try their hush puppies and jambalaya with rich desserts. A popular restaurant that has both indoor and outdoor dining options. The indoor space is rustic and neat with phenomenal service. I was surprised by how authentic and delicious their dishes taste with an expansive menu! Their hush puppies were perfectly fried and moist with a delicate butter. The dishes we ordered all perfectly flavored, and they even have a few vegan options. I found their Mon Couchon Creme de Pot to be a little too decadent, but the mix of bacon, caramel, and whipped cream with the chocolate pudding was still enjoyable. They have plenty of Louisiana specialties, and I will definitely come back to try more. read more

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Another great experience! I came here on a double date, and we ordered a giant spread of food to try! I had a reservation, so when we came, we were immediately seated. I love the ambiance of this place, it's dark and moody, but still so homey. We placed our order and the food started to come out one by one. Each item was delicious! The fried chicken and catfish were so soft on the inside, yet crunchy on the outside. The ribs were tender, though there was not a lot of meat to each bone! The Mac and Cheese was so warm and the breadcrumbs elevated the dish. My favorite was the Jambalaya, the flavor of this dish was so hearty and the toppings were plentiful! And to finish it off, we had soft beignets and banana bread pudding to end the meal with a bang. Our server was so kind the entire time, and we had a great experience overall! read more

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We had oysters and drinks Great service and the oysters were amazing and for me to say that they were good The salad looked great and the onion deep soup with the bread looked amazing on the table next to us. I wish we would of had dinner there because Robert's was a disappointment for dinner The patio ambiance was nice and intimate Lovely read more

GET THE MUSHROOM GUMBO!!! It's vegetarian, possibly vegan (I can't remember), and you honestly don't even miss the meat it's so good. The flavors are bright and satisfying; definitely a modern take on traditional gumbo that doesn't overwhelm the palate. Have it with a glass of prosecco, or any white wine of your choosing, and finish it off with their chipotle chocolate cake - mmm! I just wish the prices were a bit lower :/ read more

This is always the perfect place for dinner before Berkeley Rep, the Freight, or anything at Zellerbach. Delicious Cajun cuisine served by friendly wait staff in an efficient manner. The salads were fresh and hearty and my gumbo was just right. My husband's fried chicken po boy was huge, crispy and flavorful. I sure wish they would bring back the oysters bordelaise that disappeared off the menu during Covid. I miss them. read more

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We really enjoyed our Mother's Day lunch with these folks! Great service, nice New Orleans vibe and best of all, the food is terrific. We all really enjoyed our meals. Firendly-5 Service-5 Ambiance-5 Food-5 read more

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The restaurant is decorated in theme with being a Louisiana kitchen. Nice music and lighting. Service was pretty fast and friendly. Server was attentive regularly. Food was delicious. Fried catfish was excellent and flavorful, as the fried chicken. They're fried but not that heavy. Mac and cheese came to the table steaming and pretty seasoned as well. Beignets were hot and fluffy read more

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I haven't been here in a while but one thing for sure this place never lets me down. The sound people enjoying their delicious food helps create the perfect ambiance. My catfish rates great and close to home cooking. The crawfish etoufee is a staple and taste better than my experience in New Orleans. Also I would like to say the price is reasonable considering what you are eating. Last but not least, the great customer service is a high standard. read more

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This is the best meal l've ever ordered from DoorDash and the BEST RIBS PERIODT. Incredible I hope the chef is proud of themselves because guau. No pues guau. Five stars. Incredible. The Jambalaya!!!!! Omg. I can't even. I can't believe l've never dined here before. I apologize to the world and myself but now I will eat this food only ever for the rest of my life. read more

Amazing food! I am from NC and missed southern food :) hushpuppies are to die for. Mac and cheese is good too. I've had the catfish, ribs and fried chicken here too. All delicious! Everyone's always so friendly and the place is usually crowded. Nice environment. Will definitely visit again. read more

Our last visit to Angeline's was over 8 years ago! Happy to report that everything is still great! Service and ambiance were still top notch. In addition to the Fried Chicken (which the diner reported as very good), we had a Muffaletta Sandwich, Creole Baby Back Ribs, Creole Shrimp, and Jambalaya. We also split a House Salad, Arugula Salad, and Mac and Cheese. And, Beignets for dessert. All were good, and large portions as well. Our dining companion indicated she'd prefer the salads to be in larger bowls/plates (as salad was falling out of the bowls when we were trying to serve them). Of the things I tried, I loved the Mac and Cheese, and both salads were great. (Love the walnuts on the House Salad) The diner who had the Muffaletta said the roll was great, as was the olive spread. I thought the Jambalaya was a bit strange though. It tasted great, but seemed to be missing the Jambalaya flavor I thought should be there. (Tasted good the next day as well) I thought the ribs were a little dry. Oh, but the Beignets - they were absolutely perfect! They were soft, pillowy, and warm. Yum! read more

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Wow! Great food. Reservation definitely helps to get in - recommended. Service was attentive but not overly. Meals all came at the same time. Hush puppies appetizer and shrimp & grits were amazing. read more

Angeline's Louisiana Kitchen - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Berkeley, California

This is my second time trying this place and unfortunately it just isn't worth the hype in my opinion. The first time I came was several years ago, and had the shrimp creole. It was okay and service was good, but nothing that would make me want to come back unfortunately. Flash forward to now: I had a hankering for some southern food and decided to try this place out again. This time, I ordered takeout. The menu was a bit frustrating for ordering takeout because there were no additions allowed and only one substitution allowed. I understand not allowing substitutions but it's challenging when you want to try other items and the only way to get them is to order an entire meal since they aren't sold a la carte. I ended up just going with the fried chicken dinner. I also got a side of mac and cheese, which was one of the only things I could order a la carte. My meal came relatively fast and I was excited to dig in. Unfortunately this meal was just not it. The chicken was chicken strips that wasn't too flavorful (the fried part wasn't really flavored yet the chicken meat was a bit, so that was weird). The sweet potatoes and greens had zero flavor. I chose not to get the gravy (because it included pork) but all the flavor for the greens and sweet potatoes shouldn't be included in that sauce. The mac and cheese...this pains me because it looks just like it tastes from photos that others have posted- it's really dry and oily and not much flavor at all. I wanted this to be good and it could be, but the recipe definitely needs to be reworked. I think this place could be great but really think they need to work on the flavors on some of the plates. I would not recommend as a place to try out unless they rework some of the flavors. read more

My friend and I decided to stop and eat while we were in the city and we were able to get a table fairly quickly. I ordered the fried catfish and my friend ordered the crayfish etouffe. Both were fresh and delicious. We also ordered a spiked pink lemonade and a sparkling lemonade and they were both refreshing. The inside was packed and the seats/tables were pretty close but the ambiance was calm and peaceful. read more

Angeline's Louisiana Kitchen - Spiked strawberry lemonade and sparkling lemonade. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Berkeley, California

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This place came recommended by a friend and had to stop while on the way to San Jose! I got a Bloody Mary and fried chicken. We also got back and cheese to share. The fried chicken comes without bones with a sweet potato mash. It was good, but my chicken could use a little more seasoning and crunchiness. The Mac and cheese was good. My friend got a shrimp and rice dish that was good. Bloody Mary was okay, came with fried okra. Overall the food was good. We got beignets for dessert. for Service overall was good. Our server was a little odd in the sense that he recommended my friend bourbon whipped cream when she said she was sober and said you can't taste it. The place has an older basic vibe, bathroom was clean. Decently priced. Overall I'd come back read more

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Keeping it short and sweet: Mac and Cheese: 10/10 Beignets: 8.5/10 would probably be better with more powdered sugar Fried Chicken: 9/10 Service: 9/10 Wait: 8/10 read more

Angeline's Louisiana Kitchen - side of mac and chhese - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Berkeley, California

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