Java Joltz

4.6 (47 reviews)

InexpensiveCoffee & Tea, Soup, Sandwiches

Open • 6:30 am - 1:30 pm

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Sean S.

Super awesome little place, and definitely underrated! Fantastic lattes and slow brewed cold brew! A variety of flavors, that can meet any need! Sugar free options and when you want to get your sweet tooth satisfied, they got you ! Super impressed, and thankful that I didn't waste my time with one of the local chain coffee shops! Keep your business local when you can, hey must stop when you are in Jennings Louisiana!

Jesus H.

We were out gambling a bit and got hungry so we decided to look for sandwiches and coffee, and I am glad we found this place! We saw that it had great reviews and decided to give it a try. At first, it looked like it was in an unusual spot and almost missed the entrance. But don't let the outside appearance fool you! It's actually quite spacious and fancy inside with a nice ambience. Now, for the food and drinks. My wife tried the Tomato Basil soup and LOVED IT. I didn't try it but, she says it's amazing and definitely worth mentioning. If you like tomato soup, you must try it here! I got the annihilator sandwich and it was delicious. It most definitely tastes like it was made with care, not like other places where it's pre-made and just heated. We also got the biscuits and gravy, which you get a big portion and are pretty good. The cappuccino was delicious! And a nice touch with the design on it. Lots of good flavors to add too! PS: the do have high chairs if you decide to bring in your kiddos!

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I make it a point to swing by Java Joltz every time I'm in Jennings. Their coffee is delicious and I feel so much peace when I walk through their doors. The service is amazing! Do yourself a favor and give Java Joltz a try today. read more

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Christy L.

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Debby Krielow F.

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Great local coffee house. Pleasant staff and delicious menu! Highly recommend today's Soup of the Day, Marry Me Chicken!

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Christy L.

Thank you so much! We appreciate your support!!

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Byron K.

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Every time we are in Jennings, we make a point of eating at Java Joltz! We first found it for the coffee, but fell in love with the food. It has always been so fresh, tasty and reasonably priced. Favorite is Marry Me chicken soup and any of their Panini's. read more

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Bryanna D.

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Drove out of my way cause I seen online where it said dog friendly and there not dog friendly:(

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Christy L.

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Very very kind service, lovely, quiet, coffee, shop atmosphere, mini different flavors, and varieties of drinks not only coffee. Prices are very reasonable and service is very quick. read more

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Christy L.

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Russell L.

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Very relaxing atmosphere and friendly staff. Coffee's great here but the Breakfast at Tiffany's drink is the absolute best! Can't go wrong with it! read more

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Christy L.

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Erik K.

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My gf and I stopped by on Monday morning hoping to grab a nice iced coffee. We ended up getting breakfast and some nice conversation as well. The whole vibe of the shop was fun and comfortable. Not settling for some boring corporate coffee is always our goal, and Java Joltz delivered 100% on their promise to make us happy. We also had a couple of their keto cookies and a non-keto cookie and they were amazing. The breakfast sandwich and the breakfast bowl filled us up and didn't break the bank. Next time we are driving through we plan to try some other foods and desserts, as they all looked amazing!! read more

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Christy L.

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Sean S.

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Super awesome little place, and definitely underrated! Fantastic lattes and slow brewed cold brew! A variety of flavors, that can meet any need! Sugar free options and when you want to get your sweet tooth satisfied, they got you ! Super impressed, and thankful that I didn't waste my time with one of the local chain coffee shops! Keep your business local when you can, hey must stop when you are in Jennings Louisiana! read more

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Shaun H.

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The coffee drinks are great here...honestly much better crafted than Starbucks, but what I love most is the lunch menu! Delicious! And different! It's counter service, so not a high bar, but the staff is always friendly and quick. The ambience is nothing special, we usually take it to go, but they do have a small, separate meeting room, (you might have to reserve it, I don't know), so that is handy, and it is always clean! read more

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Jodie M.

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Whether you live in Jennings or just passing through, this is a must-visit! High quality coffee and tasty food in a comfy atmosphere with lots of space. Competent and friendly service too. I used to live in the area, and I'm glad Jennings has a place like this. read more

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Christy L.

Thank you so much for your positive review! I appreciate your support.

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Jesus H.

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We were out gambling a bit and got hungry so we decided to look for sandwiches and coffee, and I am glad we found this place! We saw that it had great reviews and decided to give it a try. At first, it looked like it was in an unusual spot and almost missed the entrance. But don't let the outside appearance fool you! It's actually quite spacious and fancy inside with a nice ambience. Now, for the food and drinks. My wife tried the Tomato Basil soup and LOVED IT. I didn't try it but, she says it's amazing and definitely worth mentioning. If you like tomato soup, you must try it here! I got the annihilator sandwich and it was delicious. It most definitely tastes like it was made with care, not like other places where it's pre-made and just heated. We also got the biscuits and gravy, which you get a big portion and are pretty good. The cappuccino was delicious! And a nice touch with the design on it. Lots of good flavors to add too! PS: the do have high chairs if you decide to bring in your kiddos! read more

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Christy L.

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are so happy that you…

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Carter L.

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My favorite coffee shop! They make my coffee experience feel like home. My favorite coffee is the Breakfast at Tiffany's iced with oat milk.

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Keith H.

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Java Joltz is a great little local coffee shop, and in my experience, they have best coffee in Jennings. I'm a bit fan of trying their Latte flavor of the day! Big city class coffee in a small town. They have a large seating area, with separate areas if you want quiet to do some work. There's a few tables out front if you want to sit outdoors. Make sure to check in on Yelp as they often have a check-in discount. Well worth the short detour from I-10 if you are passing through! read more

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Coming through on our way to Memphis. Found this GEM of a business on Yelp. Great coffee and teas; super clean restaurant and wonderful baristas. Cannot wait until our next trip back. Outstanding coffee house! read more

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Christy L.

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Erin H.

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Coffee is always good, but make sure you give yourself a little extra time if you're going at a peak time. They're worth the wait and I love supporting local business. read more

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Maia A.

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We were coming through from Austin and decided to stop by here for breakfast. This place is great. Biscuits and gravy were amazing and I got a latte with cashew milk upon the barista's recommendation. The cafe is super clean and everyone is beyond friendly! read more

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Karen H.

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My favorite coffee shop, better than Starbucks! Their mardigrass cupcakes are HEAVEN!!!!!!! read more

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Anonymous Capybara L.

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Everything about this place is wonderful, from the clean bathrooms and the customer service all the way to the most important part, the drinks. My mom got a triple shot with steamed heavy cream and lavender and I got the campfire mocha. If I had it to do over, I would get the same thing my mom did. The campfire mocha was also delicious, with very subtle flavoring, but the lavender was just sooooo beautiful to the palate. The girls were very friendly and despite the long drive thru line, our drinks didn't take long at all. I was only passing through on a road trip, but I've definitely bookmarked the shop for my next trip through the area. read more

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Audri O.

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The employees are so nice! They have awesome breakfast sandwiches and a wide variety of drinks. The chai tea is delicious. read more

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Maci I.

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The best coffee and best costumer service. I have to say it's better then Starbucks myself

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Jack P.

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Saw a picture of their biscuits and gravy on another review and had to try it. I'm so sick of the same flavorless, chemical-filled, fake, processed, just-add-water "gravy" that everyone uses nowadays and jump at any chance to try somebody's real gravy. They did not disappoint and the coffee was very flavorful and robust as well. read more

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Annette D.

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Great coffee shop. We had breakfast squares, an almond milk half-sweet English toffee latte, and a brewed coffee. All were very good. I like that this place conveniently located. I'm from Portland, Oregon, where coffee is an art and a way of life. I'm tough to impress. Java Joltz made my day. Next time I'm back in Louisiana for a visit, I would definitely stop back in for coffee if I am passing through! read more

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Christy L.

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Angela R.

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Best latte I have ever had. Period. The young ladies working today were very pleasant and very gracious when I told them how good my coffee was. I burned my tongue on my first sip, but that was totally my fault. read more

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Ronald H.

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cant speak on the overall but if your a person that drinks Starbucks then this is not the place we got a coffee and a frappe' and we couldn't drink it the taste is different just to put it in a good text lol we are not returning sorry read more

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marie b.

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We just left Java joltz and this is the BEST COLD BREW COFFEE we've ever had! We're both addicted to cold brew ever since the trend hit our hometown NYC, but we came across Java joltz on a road trip and we wish there was a Java joltz back home... or we could at least buy their beans!! Also the woman who served us through the drive through window was SO SWEET and you can tell she really cares about coffee and making customers smile :) she even gave our dog a little whipped cream "puppacino" ! Thanks so much for making our day and giving us the jolt we needed for the drive ahead!! read more

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Steve Kristy I.

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Adorable coffee shop with awesome coffee and a fantastic pumpkin pie latte! Kind staff and lots of books to read and board games to play! read more

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Tracy S.

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Great drive through. Don't let the small place fool you, they have an extensive.menu! I got coffee three mornings and then got a great chicken.salad sandwich for.lunch one day. read more

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Christy L.

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Dante B.

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Great coffees. I got the butter beer and my friend an iced coffee. The coffee was just enough and delicious. The breakfast sandwiches are awesome. They are tasty and creative and truly made to order. Awesomeness read more

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Christy L.

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Dana D.

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Wonderful staff who makes my triple shot espresso, breve' to perfection! Great food, also. Highly recommended.

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Christy L.

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Tom K.

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Stopped off the Interstate looking for coffee and breakfast. By luck, we stopped at Java Joltz. Great coffee; so good we bought some ground coffee to take home. Best latte I've ever had! The breakfast bowl was fantastic and the ingredients very fresh. Will definitely stop here again if ever in the area. Staff was extremely helpful and friendly. Even was offered free cookies on our way out. Thanks Java Joltz! read more

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Bailey B.

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This place is constantly closing randomly. I make a trip to come get some coffee and they will be closed in the middle of the week for no apparent reason. Can't rely on their advertised hours. They also close sooooo early. read more

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Kim H.

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Fast service! Always a smile and pleasant atmosphere. I've been going here since they opened. Love my JavaJoltz!!

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Nathaniel C.

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Terrific price, good coffee, decent food, friendly service. I tried the cappuccino, which was very delicious, as well as the breakfast sandwich. The sandwich was good, but the pesto was sort of awkwardly sweet. They messed up my order a bit, but were super nice about it. I got a cookie as compensation and it was very tasty. read more

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Elena S.

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Amazing sandwiches. Great coffee. For the prices lower then Starbucks such an amazing customized quality. Highly recommend to stop on your way to NOVA. read more

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Christy L.

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Dustyn M.

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My favorite place to get my caffeine fix. I am at that point where I can walk in and they already know what I want to order. The people that work here are great, everything is clean, and everything taste good! I definitely recommend this Java Joltz! read more

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Stacy P.

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Store advertises to close at 4:30 but when pulled up right passed 1:00 the worker hurried up and locked doors, officially lost my business.

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Christy L.

We are so sorry to have missed you! We had an out of town event that…

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Ashley The Vegan F.

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Stopped in here on our way across country. As a barista at a local coffee shoppe, I appreciate locally roasted, strong fresh coffee and espresso. I got a very caffeinated drink for me and my husband called the tommyTrucker or something lol. Amazing!! 4 shots espresso, coffee and half and half with some marshmallow syrup. Yum?! Nice atmosphere and girls! Definitely recommend stopping here if you need a coffee fix! read more

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Jessica W.

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Stopped here on our road trip from Houston to Destin. Delicious fresh food and lots of great coffee options. Such a cute, clean and fresh place. The staff was friendly and helpful too! I would definitely recommend a stop here if you we in the area! read more

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Christy L.

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Margaret T.

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Craving coffee when there's no corporate chains???? Stop here!! Seriously less than 5 minutes off the interstate. Husband and I are both equally satisfied. My pecan pie latte was delish and his pumpkin pie blended coffee was yum as well. But that's not it.....the pumpkin pie praline...Lordy!!!! Worth every calorie. The environment was precious too. Zydeco band playing while we were there and the ladies working the bar were friendly. Take a turn here...totally worth it!!! read more

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Heather D.

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Wonderful coffee! The breakfast at Tiffany's is my favorite. Also the sandwiches are excellent! One of the few restaurants in Jennings that you can order something healthy. read more

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115 E Shankland
Ste E
Jennings, LA 70546
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(337) 246-3700
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Hours

What time does Java Joltz open?

Java Joltz opens at 6:30 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.Java Joltz opens at 7:30 AM on Saturday.

What time does Java Joltz close?

Java Joltz closes at 1:30 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.Java Joltz is closed on Sunday.

Mon-Fri 6:30 AM - 1:30 PMSat 7:30 AM - 1:30 PMSun Closed

Payment methods

Does Java Joltz take Bitcoin?

No, Java Joltz does not take Bitcoin.

Does Java Joltz take credit cards?

Yes, Java Joltz takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Java Joltz have catering options?

Yes, Java Joltz does have catering options.

Does Java Joltz have a happy hour?

No, Java Joltz does not have a happy hour.

Does Java Joltz serve alcohol?

No, Java Joltz does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Java Joltz allow dogs?

Yes, Java Joltz allows dogs.

Does Java Joltz have TVs?

Yes, Java Joltz has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Java Joltz have bike parking?

Yes, Java Joltz has bike parking.

Does Java Joltz have outdoor seating?

Yes, Java Joltz has outdoor seating options.

Does Java Joltz have parking?

Yes, Java Joltz has parking options. Private Lot Parking

Other Amenities

Does Java Joltz have free WiFi?

Yes, Java Joltz has free WiFi.

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Specialties

Coffee , Latte, Frappe's, homemade pastries and Soups, Salads & Sandwiches, Paleo

History

Established in 2013.

Java Joltz originally opened as BooksnJava on N. Market Street in Jennings on March 18, 2011. The original plan was to be a small bookstore that also sold coffee. The coffee part of the bookstore outgrew the book part so we decided to move to a bigger location and expand the coffee menu. We moved to 115 E. Shankland in Jennings and reopened as Java Joltz on June 12, 2013. We slowly added food and omitted the books and became a full coffee shop & cafe. The owners are Lee & Christy Lepretre. Our goal has always been to use our business to honor God, provide excellent customer service and quality products.

Meet the Business Owner: Christy L.

My goal has always been and will always be to serve the freshest, best tasting coffee and food and to provide the best customer service so that our customers always know how much we appreciate them!

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Been here a couple times with our kids and the in-laws, and we typically leave satisfied. My…read morein-laws are regulars and wave to the owner when they come in. They typically choose where to eat when we come visit and lately this has been their preference. Not many options out here, but honestly, compared to all the options in Baton Rouge, it's pretty comparable to a Las Palmas or Casa Maria as it has a chain feel to it. Three other locations in Louisiana, but my in-laws say this location in Jennings offers a bit more on their menu however. We've sampled quite a bit on the menu (kids' chicken tender and fries meal, chimichanga, tortilla soup, fajitas, taco salad with grilled shrimp, and of course salsa and chips. Again, nothing incredibly unique but pretty standard quality Mexican food and options. A few reviews mentioned service, and I wouldn't criticize it honestly. Everyone has been nice, they appear to be slow with taking our order and bringing our food, however, they've been busy every time we've been here, so it would make sense to take a little longer. The servers always seem to be hustling quite a bit too. So yep, check it out, and see for yourself!

The food at La Rumba is consistently good and the portions are large. I had the Al Pastor Street…read moretacos they were different this time. Not necessarily bad, but they weren't the same as the dozens of times I've had them. Almost like they were cooked in a sauce of some kind. I'll have to order again to see if it was just a fluke or they changed the recipe. Service is quick and efficient with friendly waiters. Interior is your typical Mexican restaurant decor. La Rumba is great for family or large groups as the have plenty of seating.

Great Harvest Bread

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Some of the best King cake in the Lake Charles area. Got the blueberry cream cheese and the cream…read morecheese. Both were delicious. Would be nice if they had a few additional fruit flavors in addition to blueberry cream cheese. Every time I've been there the staff has been on point.

Went for a friends birthday and I got the garlic cheddar breakfast sandwich! It was so so good!!…read more I got an iced latte 1/2 sweet with brown sugar cinnamon syrup. It was okay, it was a lot more milk than I was expecting. We moved around a lot of tables to all sit together and no one minded, which was so sweet!! Everytime I eat here it's really good, and their king cakes are amazing

Tokyo Japan Sushi, Hibachi Grill Steakhouse

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Very fresh sushi! The yellowtail jalepeno tuna is veryyyyy fresh! The fantasy roll is so yummy! The…read moreLSU roll is good too! Get your sushi on soy paper. One of the best sushi places I have tried. My MIL loves the habachi too. If you go at night, the tint on the windows is very dark making it look closed but they stay open til late! Fast service.

The food was amazing I love the LSU sushi rolls at a restaurant in Lafayette and the LA sushi roll…read moreis the same and my stomach and tastebuds were so happy. My husband steak katsu was delicious and I think I will try that on my next visit. Our waitress was so patient with us and very friendly and accommodating. The restaurant has a casual vibe and very pleasing to the eye. I will definitely return and soon

Rice Palace

(81 reviews)

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For a truck stop, the food here is always great. Some year or two back, the kitchen suddenly…read moreimproved noticeably. I now have lunch here several times a month. Suggestions are shrimp dishes, gumbo, crawfish, & sandwiches. Over half the customers are locals & regulars. As other local eateries decline, Rice Palace improves. Rear (North side) parking is easiest & offers some shade. Auto fuel at West side entry, truck services on North plaza. Do try this restaurant.

Here today! Myself…read moreand 3 of my coworkers was on our way to Florida, 2 were truck drivers. For anyone that doesn't know, truck drivers and bus drivers know the best places to eat. I had no suggestions, all I knew was I knew of the best place to get some boudin balls. Picture the 4 of us hungry hippos talking over each other wanting what we want and all claiming we knew the best place to get the best of what we craved. I cleared the least hours so when it came to driving, NOT me but I totally forgot we were passing through Louisiana so I acted exhausted and chose the rear of the van so count me out the equation hahaha. The rule of thumb is the driver gets the final say on where we stop to eat and he CLAIMED the place he knew had great food including boudin balls (I'm in the rear flipping through my Yelp reviews searching for the place I was insisted on stopping at). Ok so we pull up to this deserted hole in the wall (see picture) parking lot irritated voicing my disappointment and so did the other 2 except the driver who was reassuring us the food was DA BEST, he raved on and on about their food was life changing. We walk in and the place and it's DESERTED, but I did see a couple eating boudin balls so ok fine. Our waitress took our drink order, I wanted an Arnold Palmer and she explained their tea wasn't sweet because majority of their customers were seniors. As we're looking over the menu the driver wasn't, he still insisting the food was da chiii and already knew what he wanted, I'm looking for BOUDIN BALLS hangry (hungry/angry) coworker 3 saying we needed to go elsewhere, coworker 4 asking is the food even Cajun and do they have seasoning she could add. As we're ordering I asked WHERE ARE THE DANG boudin balls, she say they don't have them and what I saw the couple had was fried mushrooms balls. The driver who chose the restaurant was conveniently in the restroom! We all order and waited impatiently for our meals still complaining and small talking. Our meals arrive and the 3 of us looking at our plates like toddlers deciding if we was going to eat what we was given, the waitress said it's a lot she knows. Naw lady, this a hole in the and inflation too high to waste on food we won't like, this Louisiana and we know there's better in this State. WE took our first bites in unison and said DAMN looks are deceiving! THEEE flavor was there! Each of us started raving about what we ordered and offering each other a taste of Louisiana cooking! The portions were enough to take with us since we would be arriving in Florida late and had to clear 8 hrs before we took over our buses. We was so satisfied with the portions of out left overs that we didn't need to spend anymore money, we want to sleep the rest of the ride. WE highly recommend Rice Palace if you want to try a different restaurant in Louisiana, or a budget because eating on a road trip isn't as affordable anymore we have to be cost conscious. Here today! Yup will be back tomorrow!

D C's Sports Bar & Steakhouse

(85 reviews)

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We visited Christmas Eve 2025! It was early and not busy…read more Our waitress was amazing! Our food was absolutely delicious! The atmosphere was great. We loved it all!

Had Cajun tuna with ettouffee. It was ok. Ettouffe was not good match with it. The grilled veg also…read morejust ok. The side crab cake was decent. The fried alligator was good. The boiled crab was dry but decent flavor. Would rather a butter instead of crawfish dip. The white chocolate bread pudding was delicious. They should serve a bigger piece.

King Buffet

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Always greeted with smiles and immediately, no matter the crowd! Shortest wait times for any…read morerestaurant. It's always clean, fresh. And free ice cream.

The food was great. It has a good selection. good service. Everything was filled and neat. Good…read moreamount of sweets.

Fezzo's Seafood Steakhouse and Oyster Bar

(105 reviews)

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What can I say? Went here passing through on the recommendation of a friend! Glad I went! Great…read moreplace with very kind staff! Loved the style of the place with the bar in the middle. Crawfish were very tasty and fresh and all of the other items were great! I will definitely be back!

Nope, nope, and nah…read more The etouffee was tan (TAN!!!). The room was BRIGHT and loud. Friendly staff, but not worth visiting again.

Mr Gatti's Pizza

(16 reviews)

My husband and I just moved to the Jennings area from Texas. On a whim, we decided to try out Mr…read more Gattis and to our surprise it was very good. We were greeted with friendly smiles and welcomes. The food was hot and very fresh! The restaurant was super clean as well! We would recommend and would dine here again for sure!

Wonderful place to stop off the road at for certain. Nice, new, clean, well stocked, and the…read morebuffet was wonderful. They kept it nicely stocked with food constantly. Asked if I wanted anything special. All the girls behind the counter were nice and polite as well. If you need some pizza, this is where to get it.

Back In Time

(33 reviews)

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The food at this lunch counter was fantastic! If I lived in Louisiana, I would eat here for lunch…read moreat least once a week. The quantity and variety of options was wonderful and very creative. All the sandwiches were named after Old Hollywood celebrities. Don't be put off by the antique store vibe, the food is delicious and the owner and help are so sweet. There are only five tables that I could see, each seating 3-4 people. We chose Back in Time because I wanted to try a muffuletta while I was in Louisiana. They did not disappoint! Their homemade olive spread was a delight. I wish they sold it by the jar and it would have come back to Oklahoma with me. While there we saw lots of repeat customers come in, which is always a great recommendation. Thank you, Back in Time, for such a great meal experience.

First time to try this downtown Opelousas icon. The owner greeted me and took my order. I took her…read moresuggestions of the Pearl Harbor Salad. It was delicious. I'll be back to try a sandwich.

Park Restaurant

(26 reviews)

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4/2/26 I got my husband a cheeseburger; he said it was so delicious, the cheeseburger was thick,…read moreand it was dressed perfectly. We'll be back for sure!

I've been coming to the Park Restaurant for many years now. While other restaurants in Abbeville…read morecome and go, the Park has stayed the same and keeps on serving up satisfying selections to locals and visitors alike. The Park has a big breakfast following. They do pancakes and omelettes in addition to their standard breakfast fare. If you get a chance you should certainly try their Sweet Potato Pancakes! A Southern speciality! I am usually in the Park for lunch, and they are excellent for a midday meal. It should be mentioned that if you want to eat breakfast for lunch, they will accommodate you till 2PM! If you want a more traditional lunch, they have a daily Plate Lunch that pairs a hearty entree with rice and two sides. They also have a great selection of sandwiches ranging from a simple BLT to loaded Po-Boys. There's also a Crab Patty Burger for something delicious and different! But that's not all! There's soups, salads, and seafood! There's also a Short Order section of the menu. For the health conscious, there's a selection of grilled seafood served with grilled broccoli! There's also dessert! Usually there's slices of three to four pies, and often bread pudding. This will be a great finish for a homestyle meal. It's a small historic building, that's not too fancy. In fact it is so historic that the restrooms are outside out back. However, this shouldn't deter the visitor looking for a good meal, as we all know that local hole-in-the-walls are worth visiting...

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Tyler C.

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10 years ago

I spent a couple of 8 hour work days here at Java Joltz last week to get some home work done while home visiting my parents from College for Easter Break. My experience was Great. Service was amazing, music was good. The other customers were kind and engaging. I even got a chance to visit with some men having a theological discussion in Java Joltz's rentable private room. The wifi was fast, and most notably their sandwiches were absolutely AMAZING.... Like wow. Really enjoyed it, would highly recommend it. read more

Cari L.

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12 years ago

I've been a long-time customer of Java Joltz. There is a wide selection of books and DVDs, the service has always been excellent, and the coffee is amazing. PLUS there is comfortable seating, a few little table games and an ongoing puzzle, free WiFi, and drive through for the morning commuters. read more

Kim B.

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12 years ago

Awesome coffee and service! Even greater, they have free wifi and a good selection of books. Not a coffee fan? They have steamers and a variety of cream sodas to offer. You won't regret stopping by and trying it out! read more

Suzanne R.

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12 years ago

Best coffee drinks in Jennings; Or the surrounding area for that matter! If you need a pick-me-up, you are at the right place. Delicious drinks & friendly staff, can't beat the service! read more

Christy L.

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12 years ago

Freshly ground coffee, lattes (available hot, iced or as a frappe) Italian cream sodas, refreshers, orange freeze, frozen hot chocolate, etc! read more