Service was fast and friendly...food was absolutely great!! Had the Darrel's Special and was as…read moregood as we heard it was!! 5 Stars!!! Staying at Golden Nugget and just wanted to get out for a bit and try something else...I recommend it!

After hearing from several people that we "had to check out Darrell's," we finally decided to hit…read moreit up for lunch. We arrived just a couple minutes after their 11 a.m. opening, and the place was already packed, a good sign in itself. Luckily, with only three of us, the hostess got us seated at a table right away. The exterior isn't much to look at, but stepping inside tells a different story. The interior has a sports bar meets old school diner vibe, with decor that gives the whole place a nostalgic, lived-in charm. We all decided on the Darrell's Special sandwich with jalapeño mayo, and it did not disappoint. Our waitress was fantastic the whole meal, constantly checking in, keeping our drinks filled, and making sure we didn't need anything else. Despite how busy the place was, our sandwiches came out in a surprisingly short time. The sandwich itself is a beast! A toasted, loaded bun stacked with ham, turkey, and roast beef (which I hear is made in-house), all topped with roast beef gravy, American, Swiss, and provolone cheeses, lettuce, mustard, and your choice of regular or jalapeño mayonnaise, of course we had the Jalapeño Mayo. The first bite reminded me of a warm French dip, but that impression quickly gave way to layers of different meat flavors, rounded out by the subtle heat of the jalapeño mayo. It practically melted in my mouth. Honestly, I wanted to finish the whole thing, but I didn't want to need to be rolled out of the building, so I boxed up the second half and enjoyed it again for dinner. Great food, great service, and now I understand what all the buzz was about.

The cutest restaurant downtown. Service is always so kind and personable. The food is always good…read more Everything is unique and so fresh. The decoration is well thought out and iconic.

Omg the beef tips are to die for here!!!!! The service was top notch, very cute and themed inside…read moreand it was easy to find! The butter beans were also delish and the cornbread. My crawfish poboy was okay. And I say that because I wasn't expecting a full potato slice so it was extremely hard and messy to eat lol. Overall I would definitely recommend if you're in the area!

The place is clean. The service was fast and still friendly. But chiiiillllle this has got to be…read morethe absolute WORST sandwich place I've ever had lol. The stars are definitely ONLY for the service I received which I would give all 5 stars but I don't want people to think the sandwich was worth the stop. I just got a regular club (maybe the other sandwiches/hot are better) but the quality of ingredients gave cheap wall lunch meat at Walmart (you can look at my pictures) I got the Watermelon Lemonade and instantly got a sugar rush from the first sip; that shit taste like concentrate!! And was thick even with ice!! Like you could get a cup of it and take it home to make a pitcher for the family.

Hours are incorrect at this location. Their website allowed us to place an online order for pickup,…read moreand it said they were open right now, but we arrived to the location and the door was locked and they were closed. Not cool, hoping to get a refund.

Family Owned Cajun Creole BBQ & Delicacy/Sandwich Shop has the Best Cracklins & Hot Link Sandwiches…read morein the State of Louisiana. Those Famous Soft & Spicy's & a Hot Link Combo go a long ways. The Southern Hospitality Counter Service is fast and friendly. Don't forget the Boudin Balls & Plate Lunches. BBQ Sauce for DAYS. If they say you might have to wait for it to be ready if you hit at the wrong time and you have the time, wait! Call ahead for special requests from out of state folks like myself, I never have but they always say I should. Texans like to gamble in Louisiana but this place is No Gamble it's a sure thing!

I'm hooked. I cannot get enough of those wet chicharrones/cracklins. They are spicy! Seasoned to my…read moreliken. It's hard to eat just one. You buy them by the lb. There are opener things in the menu, like boudine and regular cracklings. You walk in. Order at the counter. They fill your order as you watch and salivate. Nice vibes inside. Accessible parking and entrance.

Nice spot for lunch breakfast or to go. I don't believe it has a drive-through. the everything…read morecroissant was delicious. Not sure if they will heat it up for you, but I bet you that would've made it even better. The dressing for the salad appears to be mustard base it was nice and light.

This is the place to get a killer latte and fresh baked yummies. The croissant was out of this…read moreworld with just the right amount of crunch and flakiness. Support local bakeries!

We continue to return to Pappy's Deli for the consistently great food at reasonable prices. Today I…read morehad half a turkey poboy; my husband had half a shrimp poboy and fries. There is something about their turkey poboy that satisfies my taste buds and makes me order it most times when I'm there. The wheat poboy bun is toasted just right, the turkey is moist and flavorful, and combined with the Swiss cheese, lettuce and tomato...well, it's perfection! I sometimes opt for their sugar buster special. It is basically a bacon cheese burger without the bun and it is sooo good!

Was in town for work. Decided to stop in and check out the burgers. The bartender was not only…read moreabsolutely beautiful, she was EXTREMELY nice. She was making some sort of new drink and asked if I'd like to taste it. Back to the burger. She insisted I try the BBQ joint with sweet potatoes fries. Probably the best burger I ever had! No BS

Every cake is to die for! I ordered the chocolate cake. Not my first time getting a cake for an…read moreevent and won't be the last. Love it!

I work in Lake Charles 1 day a week. We order here every time. Homemade bread to die for…read more Everything here is amazing!

I love spicy food. I put hot sauce on everything. That being said, I barely finished my order of…read moreHot. That's not a complaint. Far from it, actually. I'm leaving 5 stars because the food was absolutely delicious. Just trust me when I say- if the menu says Hot, they mean it.

This chicken is absolutely amazing. I also love how they are open at late hours. I don't even eat…read morepickles but I absolutely love theirs. And they have HI-C. Best fried chicken spot ever.

I long time favorite of mine to eat here. I had worked down the road and myself and my coworkers…read morewould frequent this restaurant on a regular basis. Their shoestring onion rings were delicious. I always added them to my cheeseburger. The cashier knew my order as I never changed. She would have my order rung up before reaching the register. A small quaint little building that always filled up at lunchtime. Since moving I miss this place.

Excellent food. Onion rings are cut thin, well battered & plenty of them packed tightly. Has bright…read moreroom & more shaded room. You order at the counter. No automatic doors to get into the cafe.

I was looking for a Cajun seafood fix in Lake Charles and thoroughly searched Yelp and saw that…read morethis place was rated the highest overall. Leonard's did not disappoint! The service was to-go style ordering and you can request to eat there. You'll pick up your food at the counter and sit at an available table. Now for the food. The ambience was an old place with a dining table to sit at. It's a bit old, but you can never judge a book by its cover. I'm from Texas so I know Cajun. This place is rated the highest and I see why! The food was absolutely amazing. My only concern was that the place wasn't as packed as I thought it would be for a highly rated restaurant. That scared me and almost made me second-guess coming there. I risked it out, and the reward was lovely! I had the seafood platter and everything was nicely seasoned. To add fuel to the season fire, a season shaker was available. But you didn't need it. If anything, you'll need some condiments to your preference. One thing I didn't like was that there weren't any catfish available. That's what made me give this place a 4.5! Gotta have catfish in Louisiana! Its a requirement! Let me tell y'all about the seafood pasta! It's one of the best pastas I ever had! Overall, the food was lovely from a place that has part of the French Quarter in its name. I will ABSOLUTELY & DEFINITELY RECOMMEND Leonard's Food Quarters and WILL be back whenever I'm in the area! PS, I have pictures, but for some reason I can't find them. I will update this soon with pics.

I ordered the fried pork chop and red beans over rice and it was delicious. The pork chop was fried…read morejust right and juicy, the red beans were good too. The service was excellent and fast. Definitely worth it.