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Cafe Nola

3.8 (169 reviews)
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Tiffany T.

Came in for a bite before going to Christmas lights. Annie was our bartender she was sweet and helpful. We never waited for anything. Good music lots of Christmas trees. Clean bathrooms. 3 stars not for service but for the food. It was "ok" nothing amazing about it.

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Patrick A.

Had a cup of Gumbo, cup of red beans and rice, split a Muffaletta. Delicious. Sweet tea was good. Great ambiance. Decor is fantastic.

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Tami G.

Our first time here. Service was fabulous! The food did not disappoint. The ambiance was so NOLA with Christmas music playing. Chef Ernie came by to say hello. Would definitely recommend and we will return.

Muffuletta & Brussel sprouts

Stopped in because of previous reviews. Well worth the 20 minutes out of our way. Grew up in NOLA & this place has the right vibe-decor & music. Wait staff was very attentive. I had the muffuletta with brussels as a side & husband had the fried catfish platter with fries. Both were nice portions & left with to go boxes. Central grocery may still be the winner of muffulettas, but this place gives it competition. Worth the stop.

Sandra H.

We love to travel and stay at Historic hotels. Cafe Nola is adjacent. After Chef Ernie gave us a detailed history he invited us to try his Shrimp Scampi special. The Shrimp scampi was truly the best I'd ever tasted. The shrimp was so fresh and the pasta was piping hot. The Brussels sprouts were perfectly prepared with a smooth, maybe balsamic glaze? All in all, this was a mo fabulous dining experience.

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Brittny S.

We passed through town on a weekend road trip. Dined on a Friday afternoon and there were only 2 other patrons. Took a little while before the hostess appeared, but she as friendly. The server took our order promptly. My glass of Moscato was great. The Caesar salad had a sweet taste to it due to the croutons. I didn't care for the taste. The gumbo was just ok. My husband ordered fried crawfish and a side of grits. This combination was delicious. The Louisiana playlist was good and the restaurant cleaner made . We would come here again but I would try something else.

Nasty soggy shrimp with horrible batter and burnt hush puppies, couldn't even get my fork through them & gross grits!
Ms V.

Burnt food & soggy fried shrimp with horrible batter. Hush puppies were so burnt. I couldn't even stick a fork in them and our appetizer was burnt also. Couldn't believe the waitress didn't even care and didn't want to do anything about our food disaster. The place is over priced & reeks of old stale cigarette smoke.

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i had wings and fried green tomatoes - both were delicious. Service was excellent. Beer was ice cold!

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7 months ago

Really great food and service in downtown Defuniak springs been there 2 twice love the decor and building is historic

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One if the last fine dinning options in DeFuniak Springs. Staff is friendly and patient which is a bonus when eating out.

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10 months ago

The meal made fresh to order and it was delicious! I highly recommend Cafe Nola for the atmosphere, food and beverage.

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11 months ago

Amazing service, food, and beautiful New Orleans vibe. Owner is amazing and I suggest staying at the hotel too!

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I couldn't get a server the last two times I went in . Once is bad but twice? Plus, the food is just "okay"

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