5/5 -- A Ponchatoula Gem You Have to Try…read more If you ever find yourself anywhere near Ponchatoula, do yourself a favor and stop at Toula Burger on W Pine Street. I walked in expecting a good burger... I walked out questioning why every other burger in my life hasn't been held to this standard. From the jump, the vibe feels like what a small-town Louisiana burger spot should be: warm, welcoming, and buzzing with people who clearly know they're in for something special. You can tell the crew cares -- not just about making food, but about creating a place the community is proud of. I ordered the signature burger, and I'm not exaggerating when I say it's the kind of bite that makes you pause. Perfectly seasoned beef, cooked exactly how I asked, layered with toppings that taste thoughtfully chosen rather than thrown together. The bun held everything like a champ -- soft enough to enjoy, sturdy enough to keep the whole experience tidy. It's the little things, and they nail every one. The fries? Golden, salty, addictive. The kind of fries you keep eating even after you're full because "just one more" somehow becomes ten. What really stood out, though, was the service. Ponchatoula is known for its hospitality, but the folks at Toula Burger take it to another level. Genuine smiles, real conversations, and you can feel the pride they have in what they've built. It's refreshing. To the owners: Y'all created something special here. You've got a spot that feels rooted in community but tastes like it belongs on a national "must-try" list. I'd love to know more about the inspiration behind the menu -- especially what led you to craft a burger that balanced richness and freshness so perfectly. Keep doing what you're doing; the attention to detail shows. I'll absolutely be back -- and I'll be bringing people with me.

I'm really sad that I could not give this cute burger place 5 stars. Here is why. This is my first…read moretime here, but my husband has been here a couple of other times. He is a burger aficionado. While the hand patted Burger is fantastic, my husband commented that every single time he has been there the fries are lukewarm. I opted for a hand battered shrimp Poboy. The batter was really good. Served freshly fried. If you're weird about veins in your shrimp, these are not deveined shrimp. The problem is that the bread to shrimp ratio is off. It's a really thick bread. The restaurant atmosphere is so quaint and homey. The staff was so friendly. I can chalk the bread thing up to personal preference but they need to do better with hot fries.

What a pretty and fun place to hang! Beers are delicious and don't miss the pig candy! It's…read moreamazing. Goes so well with the Brussel Sprouts! Angela is the best server! Super fun! Attentive and friendly!

We went here after a long day of travel and business meetings. I ordered the Bee's Knees burger…read morewith garlic parm truffle fries and both were delicious. The burger was a good size and had plenty of toppings. They come by themselves so take a look at the sides. We opted for the full side of fries and it was big enough to share.

I'm 79 years old and that's the best damn hamburgers I ever ate!!!! I shall return many times.read more

One of the best restaurants in town folks. Once again excellent experience. Fantastic burger and…read moregreat happy hour specials with half off cocktails. Love the vibes and atmosphere of this place. Tres chic but welcoming. Service was super. We sat up by the front and enjoyed the cool experience of watching old downtown Hammond go by..so relaxing..it's kinda like a time warp. If only the cars matched you would almost believe you were indeed in another era. Don't miss the upstairs lounge a hidden gem! Cheers!

One thing Louisiana isn't going to do is let you down on some good food. Such a good little little…read morespot to grab you some good eats had a good traffic flow, which is a good indication that they're doing something right nice little parking area and picnic table area to eat right in front. Amber was a great help. Good spirit and awesome service definitely on the return list.

The brisket and pulled pork were both good. Service was fast and friendly. I'd definitely recommend…read moreit and come back again. There are still a few other menu items I'd like to try.

Service could be a little faster but considering the amount of people that were there and how fresh…read morethe food is, its understandable. The workers are very diligent and attentive. Very laid back type of vibe, community type restaurant. Seen a local influencer there which was cool because he was the reason why I came to the restaurant in the first place! Excellent food, flavor in every bite. Portions are immaculate for the price you pay. I definitely will be back but will come during the week instead of a Saturday lol :)

I had the potato with pulled pork and Mac and cheese . It…read morewas terrific! It was a 10! First time loved it ! The music was loud and they would not turn it down!

Another 5 stars review for Portside…read more A+ food, service, and atmosphere. Owner is great and obviously knows what he's doing. Fish today was unbeatable.

Just passing thru and found this on yelp. Decided t give it try. We both got the catfish plate and…read moreit was worth 5 stars ! Fresh and hot! Would stop again if ever in the area.

Shrimp plate- lots of shrimp fried to perfection!…read more Service was quick! Staff was friendly and happy to serve us!

We split a shrimp poboy. It was very tasty with lots of shrimp. The bread was fresh and fries were…read morebattered and good. I recommend.

Mooyah doesn't disappoint. Very friendly staff! Tasty food. What more can you ask for??read more

If you attended Selu, Coop is a staple. It's definitely a sports bar feel. Very laid back. Anytime…read moreI visit Hammond, I make it a point to stop by. Very nostalgic. Great wings! Fried hard & the sauces are good. The service is good just a little slow at times. They'll always have a customer in me.

Coop is usually my jam because the wings are fried hard & not super fatty! But this time our wings…read morewere so dry and barely had any sauce! Check your plates before leaving is all i can say!

Everyone knows Five Guys is known for their expensive burgers but the saving grace has always been…read morethe massive amount of fries you get. Well apparently that is a thing of the past. My son ordered 6 burgers, 2 large fries and 1 regular fry at a cost of $85 which is usually way more than enough for 6 people. After noticing the tiny amount of fries in the bag he returned and asked if this was what $20 worth of fries looks like now and the manager assured him it was. I hope people read this review and are spared the shock of being ripped off by $30/lb fried potatoes! This seems like the worst business decision since Blockbuster turned down partnership with Netflix.

First time eating here. Nice employees. Expensive, though. I was hoping to try a milkshake because…read moreI heard they were good, but my order was already over $20. They got my order wrong, too. The food was good, though, and I like the retro-style design of the restaurant.