This is the best place for breakfast in Monroe. The ham sandwiches are also excellent Service was…read moreall I could ask, and very friendly. The atmosphere is old school and welcoming. Try the pies if you get a chance.

Nice place. Enjoyed the breakfast and the friendly service. A good spot for a quick biteread more

I had the most wonderful dining experience at Lula Perl and can't stop raving about it! From the…read moremoment we walked in, the warm and attentive service made us feel right at home. Owners Paul (the talented chef) and Kate bring such a personal touch to everything--they clearly care deeply about their customers and stopped by our table to chat, ensuring everything was perfect. Their genuine hospitality made the visit extra special. The food itself is outstanding. Everything is truly farm-to-table, with the restaurant sourcing all of its fresh ingredients directly from local farmers. You can taste the difference in every bite--the vibrant flavors, incredible freshness, and quality that only comes from supporting nearby producers. I especially loved their great specialty coffees, which paired beautifully with the seasonal dishes and breakfast/lunch offerings. The plates were exceptional, highlighting the best of what our region has to offer. We'll definitely be back soon (it's breakfast and lunch only, so plan your visit accordingly!) and will be recommending Lula Perl to all our friends and family. If you're looking for great service, exceptional locally sourced meals, and that wonderful personal care from Paul and Kate, this is the place! Highly recommend.

Food was great!!! Highly recommend. Cute little place. Will be back on our next time through Ruston.read more

Great Cafe serving Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Located in the Hogan's Shopping Center across from…read moreSuper One Foods in West Monroe, La.

Good Lord what a great place!…read more Hubby & I rolled in here needing some strong Cuban coffees to go! Score!!! Walking in, the place looks brand new, totally adorable & smelled so good we decided to hang around & stuff our faces while we were there with whatever they were cooking! Yeah! Lol We got their signature coconut cream seafood soup with the giant crab & the beef tacos, which are suppose to be their most popular dish. YUM! We have not stopped talking about this hidden jewel since we got back home! :)... The seafood soup was 2.die4! Hubby & I ate the whole thing. Then we fought over the tacos! Hand crafted tortillas from their own dough. Succulent tender quality beef seasoned to perfection then topped with super fresh cilantro & avocado. I never eat beef tacos but these? These have stolen my heart :).. They come with a red & green salsa. Warning: The red sauce is very very very HOT. I mean it's VERY SPICY. My whole face was burning for the remaining 5 hours drive home. Use sparingly or prepare yourself for torture lol The Cuban coffee with milk was delightful. Hubby drank them both. Good times ;) We are already planning our next trip back here! We can't wait to return! Highly recommend :)'

Waitress wasn't able to answer any questions about the food. It was very basic interior but clean…read more The portions were large but nothing to write home about. Very similar to Mexican food in Texas. Chocolate cake tasted like chemicals- not fresh. I really wanted to like this place as I really enjoy some good Cuban food but this place was a bit of a disappointment.

Stopped by this hometown café with my son for breakfast, and it was such a sweet experience. The…read moreatmosphere was cozy and homey, and the staff were so friendly and talkative from the moment we walked in. You could tell they truly care about their customers, they already knew many of the regulars and even their orders, which always says a lot about a place. My son absolutely loved his biscuits and gravy and cleaned his plate, and the breakfast sandwich I ordered was delicious. The food came out quickly, the prices were very reasonable, and everything tasted fresh and comforting. Honestly wish we could've stayed long enough to try lunch too! Definitely a place we'd stop by again. Also wishing I had remembered to take a picture before we ate everything!

Delicious!! Southern food cooked to perfection! Clean. Very Friendly staff!…read more If you are near Arcadia on I-20, detour to Sharon's cafe for lunch. It is amazing!

We just rolled into town and asked a local where is a good place too eat. Well she didn't lie…read more Walked in and was greeted by a young lady named Emily. She was very polite, knowledgeable and just darn sweet. The food was delicious and reasonably priced. The Cafe is what I would call a cafe. Not too noisy but not a dull place. You could call it a happy place. We are leaving in the morning and plan to stop by for breakfast.

Stopped in here for breakfast and it was great!…read more The parking lot was full but they were still able to seat us right away. The restaurant is very homey and gives a southern country vibe. The staff are all incredibly friendly and efficient. I went with the breakfast platter and house coffee and everything was delicious and filling and came at a very fair price. I highly recommend The Cafe!

We love this place. Just remember it is always changing workers since it is used for a ministry…read more If something isn't right they are more than happy to correct the problem. I love when they get new people with different abilities to do new recipes. You never know what might be on the specials board. I'm still waiting for the seared tuna and ginger salad. They have a nice view of the pond from the inside when the bushes are trimmed. Anyway we have always enjoyed it and don't forget to try the ice cream or fried pies!

The food is always good. The atmosphere is calm and refreshing. The staff is great always is . Ice…read moreCream is good also . If you passing through stop .

Always a nice location and the food is southern enough but classy. Staff always friendly even with…read morelarge groups

Hubby & I take Every Opportunity to stop in Natchitoches whenever we are on our way to visit our…read morefamily. Natchitoches was all Lit Up for Christmas. It is So Worth It to visit Natchitoches at Christmas time. The Christmas Festival of Lights on the Cane River is going on right now.......Beautiful, Beautiful Beautiful! Merci Beaucoup Gift Shop was all Decked Out for Christmas. The floral arrangements are Exquisite. This is a Specialty Boutique Gift Shop. They carry one-of -a kind collectibles & gifts. The Nativity Scenes are Absolutely Gorgeous! I couldn't leave without picking up a Mark Roberts Christmas Elf. .......I think he might need a friend.........I wanted them All. They are Fun & Comical..... the facial detail is Superb! The Mark Roberts Christmas Fairies are really cute as well. The RUSTIC cheese platters, Rustic Christmas Ornaments, Rustic / Woodsy Decorated Christmas Trees & Pewter serving pieces are my Favorite. I'm a sucker for Rustic / Lodge Anything. I look forward to shopping @ Merci Beaucoup Gift Shoppe next time to see how they decorate for the next season. I wish I'd taken pictures of this beautiful shop.....Next Visit!

We travel this route frequently between Florida and Texas and can't believe this was our first time…read morehere! It will be a MUST STOO from now on. Everyone was so friendly, the menu had a wonderful variety and our selections did not disappoint. My taco salad was made with fresh veggies, delicious seasoned beef and yummy guacamole! My husband had the burger and fries and loved it. He could barely eat the whole thing and had to take the fresh peach cooler to go. Although it was served warm so we each had a bite before packing it up. It was everything a homemade peach cobbler should be . We will be back!

I was heading home from Texas to Georgia when I had to pull over at a pilot to fill up on gas. I…read morewas hungry, so I checked to see what was around me and not too far next-door was a restaurant that I probably never would have went into just by looking over but I promise you it was worth it. When first going inside there is what looks to be like a small general store and the opening to a bar right behind it with people sitting having drinks and talking but more of a country cabin feel bar to it. I kind of felt out of place but went in anyway and asked if they were still serving. They said sure come on in and order at the register with the menu and then just have a seat in the room next-door, which had tables and chairs felt like picnic table and chairs, or you could sit on a chair near the bar which I did because it seemed kind of cold with the air condition blowing in the dining room area. I was skeptical as if it was a local joint because people kept looking over at me but I'm glad I didn't run. I ordered a 9 ounce ribeye and it was one of the best steaks. I think I have ever tasted outside of the near the Grand Canyon in Arizona. It was so juicy and flavorful. I wish it was closer to my house. It would be a weekly meal. I believe the price was like $29 and you had, two side items. I started out with a Louisiana style gumbo, which was very good and tasty but the star of this show with the steak. While eating the cook came out over to my table and asked how everything was and with my mouth full of tender juicy steak, I could just shake my head and she would just laugh. The steak was so perfectly seasoned and had so much flavor with the perfectly cooked pink center . I normally prefer fillet mignon because there is not much fat and I don't care for fat, but I caught myself not only I say sucking on the little fat pieces but actually eating some of it if it had a little meat on it. As my sides, I picked green beans and Black Eyed Peas and it came with a cornbread muffin which I carried with me and ate in the car on the way home. The cornbread muffin was sweet and cake like so I'm glad I didn't get dessert because this was just nice. Yes yes yes a nice steak, and it brought all the Texan out in me. I hope I can find this restaurant again on my travel back to my mom's from Georgia.

We've eaten several times over the years at Ol'Hickory in Farmerville but will not eat there again…read more We took our meals home, about 9 miles, to eat and knew that everything would not be hot. Catfish was good but nothing different from anyplace else. The French Fries were made from frozen and were under cooked because by the time we got home they were just a glob of potatoes held together by the oil they were warmed in. Hush puppies may have been hot at some time in their lives but not while with us. They are more like a little balls that collects oils from other items, and were just a tough, oily ball of meal. Oh, and they came from Walmart or Sams, but nothing offered was hand made to differ it from any other. The tartar sauce was bought elsewhere and not different from others. That brings us to the coleslaw. When we opened our little cups we were taken aback by the rancid smell and the stale, slimy look of the vegetables. We thought that this would make anyone eating it sick or nauseous. All of this came at comparable prices too so it wasn't cheap especially when only partially consumable.

Cute place good food!! Amazing service and sweet staff!! Will definitely return if I'm back in the…read morestate!