Left after sitting at table for 25-35 minutes without service, so I can't speak to the food. Granted the place was very busy. After about 15 minutes, I walked to the waitress station and politely asked for a menu; the response was an eye roll with menus "shoved" at me in an aggravated manner. Regardless, I thanked her. Soon, the same young waitresscame over and took our drink orders (waters) nicely, but then she left the back room where we were seated and did not return! Whaa? I never saw her again, so we have it another 15 min and gave up. We looked for our angry waitress as we walked through to leave hoping she, or anyone, might notice we were leaving, but nothing. The restaurant was crowded and diners seemed happy enough so perhaps we simply got the wrong person in the wrong moments. However, since I'm from out-of-state, this is the impression I will forever have of La Pines Cafe. read more

My wife loves breakfast so I jumped on Yelp while we were in New Orleans and found this little gem. No it's not in New Orleans but we have to drive through Slidell to get home so I decided on La Pines. Guy Fieri ate there so that just solidified my decision! It's a small little place with maybe 8-10 tables. Don't let that discourage you though because the food is amazing! I had the bbq shrimp and grits. New Orleans bbq, not the bbq that you traditionally think of and it was amazing! One of the best shrimp and grits that I've had. My wife had a breakfast scramble bowl with hashbrowns, eggs, bacon and gravy. It was very good also. We also had a side of French toast that was covered in powdered sugar! Everything was amazing and the service was exceptional. Stop in a try this place for breakfast or lunch. read more

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We got a combo plate one sausage egg Benedict and one fried chicken eggs Benedict both are on their homemade grilled biscuits and they were FABULOUS!! The FRIED CHICKEN EGGS BENEDICT IS MUST ITS FABULOUS!!! I would definitely return to this hidden gem of a restaurant just for the Chicken Eggs Benedict it was that good. I should note tho both the sausage and the chicken eggs Benedict are served on their homemade grilled biscuits with the traditional southern white sausage gravy instead of hollandaise sauce which was a delicious touch and compliments the flavors. The crab cake eggs Benedict was served with the original hollandaise sauce and it was delicious... the crab cakes eggs Benedict is served over a layer of shredded hash-browns that I feel could have been cooked a little more crispy and the crab cake could have been cooked more crispy with less stuffing more crabmeat added especially since the crab cake and/or the hash-browns were serving as the English muffin part of traditional eggs Benedict. Don't get me wrong WE LOVE THIS PLACE .... It is a hidden gem and will be regulars. EVERYTHING was DELICIOUS!!!! Well worth the trip. Casual attire, hometown waitresses who know their regulars and their regular orders nice hometown vibe ! The table next to me ordered pancakes and were raving over the pancakes. Next time we come we will get pancakes, fried chicken and waffles so stay tuned for that review ! read more

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Quite honestly the best breakfast I've ever eaten and the most friendly service. I ordered the signature platter that featured creamy eggs, delicious home potatoes, a buttery "grilled" biscuit and a corned beef hash that had me weak at the knees. I also enjoyed their fluffy homemade pancakes and blueberry preserves that had the perfect amount of sugar. After eating there, I now understand why Guy Fieri loves the place so much. 10/10 I would def eat here again! PS it was really refreshing to eat at a breakfast spot that actually seasons their food^^ read more

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Food & service were great- Karen took awesome care of us. Big portions, everything we had was super tasty. You can hear the microwaves running & opening/closing, which is consistent with how the Mac n cheese came out- great taste but definitely made in a large batch & reheated in a microwave. The bathroom is the most dirty & gross any of us had ever used. There was loose bait on top of the A/C we were seated next to, which was unappealing. I would be shocked if they had ever passed a health inspection read more

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I have really fond memories of coming here with my grandparents as a child. The food is no frills, exactly what you want at a place like this. Friendly service. read more

One of my favorite restaurants in Slidell! The food and service never disappoints. Love it!

Great food. Reasonable prices. Great service. Rustic setting. Eat there whenever in Slidell. read more

Places like this are the reason a road trip beats a flight every time. Awesome, quaint, home cooking cafe, with excellent friendly service. I had the 12" roast beef po-boy with brown gravy, and it had that home made deliciousness thats hard to find in a restaurant. If you like onion rings, don't miss out on the perfectly golden crisp colossal onion rings, batter had just the right seasoning kick. read more

La Pines Cafe - 12" Roast beef with brown gravy po-boy with brown gravy, and side of onion rings. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Slidell, Louisiana

We don't eat early we like that they are open late and we can order diner like beans , chicken , hamburger steaks, after noons. We are Seniors and like having afternoon diners .We order a lot to take out a lot evenings. read more

plate lunch of fried fish and butter beans!! YUM. young servers did a great job. bustling lunch place. lots of regulars but very welcoming to us newbies. would go again! read more

I learned about this restaurant this morning from staff in my doctor's office. The scrambled eggs, new york strip steak, seasoned breakfast potatoes, and raisin bread toast breakfast platter was delicious! Chef's kiss! Excellent customer service! read more

La Pines Cafe - Scrambled eggs with salsa, new york strip steak, seasoned breakfast potatoes, and buttered raisin bread toast! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Slidell, Louisiana

We were leaving New Orleans heading back home to Gulfport, MS, and my wife asked me to find a place along the route that was open . I saw La pines was open, so we stopped. The greeters were pleasant and the food was awesome. The French toast, the pancakes, the hash browns, bacon and ham. It was so good, we got 2 pork chops to go. When I saw the bill, I was even more surprised at how affordable it was - a Win..Win. I would definitely recommend LA pines Cafe if you are traveling through Slidell, LA. read more

Best poboy I've had in awhile. Fries were crispy. Waitress was super busy but very quick and efficient. I'll definitely be back with the family. read more

La Pines Cafe - Mama Jim's debris poboy - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Slidell, Louisiana

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This place is dope. Featured on Food Network's Diners, Drive-ins, And Dives, this place does not disappoint. It has a very family atmosphere. The place served lots of variety of food. The food is really good like a parent made it. read more

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Food and service were amazing! We had a large group and food came out fresh and delicious. read more

La Pines Cafe - Shrimp plate - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Slidell, Louisiana

Went here many years ago after seeing them on Triple D. The experience was awful and I never wanted to go back. Went again this weekend as a part of a group of 6. Service was not great and waitress was very slow. We were sat at a table that would have held 4 comfortably, but let's pack 6 people (1 had a cast on his arm) into this tiny space. Food was mediocre. All of the items that I tried would have been cooked better at a Waffle House. Definitely won't be back after this time. read more

Excellent cafe! So many options for just about any mood you are in. Service was swift and kind, and my coffee cup stayed full! Love the local art they have displayed as well. Will definitely be back when we are in this area again! read more

Triple D never fails another great meal. I ordered the baked Mac and the prime rib po-boy. The Mac was cheesy and creamy. Now that po-boy was amazing. The meat was tender and the onions were sweet perfection. The horseradish sauce added the right amount of zing. 100% would recommend this place. read more

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We had breakfast on our way out of town. Good food, fast service. Ambiance reminds us of a little diner in our home town - you'll always see a friendly face. Gets busy fast - go early. read more

First time trying La Pines Cafe on a recent trip to Slidell. We had a party of four and I had the BLT. The BLT was very good but would have been better if it was a bit bigger. All the prices are very reasonable and the everything we had was good. I would definitely recommend. read more

I can't brag enough about this little diner. We had 3 adults and the total was less than $30 ! Tip included ! And the food!?! OMG - delish. Can't beat these guys for breakfast!! read more

Got the Cali Benedict..maybe I'm just picky but it was pretty bland, one of the yolks wasn't runny..there could've been a little bit more hollandaise sauce and unless i lost my sense of taste, it wasn't lemony at all...disappointing:( On a positive note, the service wasn't bad and the Belgian waffle with peanut butter and chocolate chips was AMAZING!!! Will definitely be going back for those!!!! Had no idea Guy featured this restaurant on Triple D! read more

My family and I went to La Pines because we saw it on Food Network's Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives (DDD). As soon as we walked in we knew that we were in a cafe. It was clean, well lit, with plenty of seating! My daughter had the Patty Melt with fries, my wife had the Cuban sandwich with fries, and I had the Smoked Prime Rib sandwich (featured on the DDD episode) with onion rings. Our waitress was very attentive, seemed happy to serve us. This will be the third time that we have been to a restaurant that was featured on DDD and once again we were not disappointed. The smoked prime rib sandwich was one of the best sandwiches that I have ever eaten. We will most certainly be back. There are many more things on the menu that need to be tried! read more

SO GOOD. There's a good reason why Guy Fieri popped in here. Food and service were awesome. Best Southern cooking around! read more

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I word - DELICIOUS!! Stopped in for breakfast, had no idea it was a DDD spot. Grits were perfectly creamy, bacon crispy, and real scrambled tasty eggs! Definitely coming back on our next trip through town. Great service too! read more

This diner has a mural outside showing it was on Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives. They have daily specials. We arrived at 11:03 and were told breakfast ended at 11:00 so had to order off the lunch menu. My wife had the BBQ burger and I ordered the Red Beans special. My wife liked her burger. The red beans and sausage was alright, nothing special. At least the corn bread was hot. read more

I had the hamburger steak lunch and it was very good. I was told by a friend to their lunch specials and I enjoyed my first lunch there. I will definitely be going back. read more

I know they're proud of their appearance on diners, drive-ins and dives, but the locals flock to this place, and with a good reason. Enjoy the food and the friendly atmosphere It's definitely a hidden gem read more

I can't believe that I've lived here my entire life and never eaten at this amazing restaurant. It's a clean and cozy hole in the wall which tells you the food is great. The service was awesome and the wait staff was super friendly. They kept the coffee flowing and were on top of everything. The food is next level. I had the soft shell Benedict and it was amazing. This is definitely a treasure of the area and I can't wait to go back. read more

La Pines Cafe - The soft shell Benedict. Eggs Benedict with a Cajun flare topped with a fried soft shell crab. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Slidell, Louisiana

We stopped in at this spot specifically because of the DDD show. We arrived 40 minutes before closing and ordered 2 sandwiches to go with macaroni and cheese. One of the sandwiches was the prime rib - noted that it was the one from the show. The food was disappointing. I am not sure what happened between the show date and the day we were there, but I cannot imagine that Guy ate the same food we did. The pasta for the mac n cheese was so large and the sauce was bland. The sandwiches were bland as well, not seeming to have the special touches we expected. It breaks my heart to say we ended up throwing it all away. The servers were friendly and welcoming, even though it was the end of their shift. We noticed that they continued to seat people, even if it was 2 minutes before closing and they made sure they ate - staying late to do so. This kind of neighborhood service is a lost art and was impressive. read more

We found this little place while we were waiting for our bayou tour. It's the cute little hometown jewel that the locals love to keep secret. The coffee was hot and never ending. The breakfast was slow to arrive but that's because they are making the food on the spot. Eggs were cooked perfectly. The hash browns were a little overdone but you know he made them on the spot. Great food, huge portions and great prices. read more

Great menu with lots of options. They also have specials offered every day. New place for us and we loved it. Extremely friendly service. Makes you feel at home. This will be our new favorite for sure. Loved it Highly recommended read more

Stopped here as we have seen it on Triple D. Staff was some of the happiest i have ever encountered. Food was just ok, I went with the prime rib sandwich which was sloppy and difficult to eat. My wife had a burger which was just ok. Maybe we got there too late in the day to get the best. We got there at 1:30 and they close at 2 read more

Great food. Amazing service in a nice small diner. Will always stop here for breakfast.

The best breakfast in town. Coffee is good and all the waitresses are always on top of refills. Ambiance is old school perfect!!

After our swamp tour we drove around sleepy little Slidell to see what this town had to offer. It seems pleasant enough and it's definitely off the tourist grid. While we didn't find a ton to do in the rest of Slidell, we did spot this local hole-in-the-wall restaurant for lunch. There is a big banner outside the restaurant letting everyone know that Guy Fieri from the Food Network show Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives had been here for a taping. While I do enjoy watching that show on occasion, he seems to love every single thing he puts in his mouth so I'm not sure he's really the best judge. But nonetheless, we were game and looked forward to being somewhere not filled with tourists like us. Inside it seemed like most of the people were in fact locals and knew the waitresses. Our waitress, like nearly everyone I've found in Louisiana, was unfailingly polite and willing to explain anything that we Northerners needed to know. They're open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. It was buzzing with people and conversation when we arrived but we were able to get a table right away. On the lunch menu we found the tried and true Louisiana staples. There's an assortment of po'boys like oyster or shrimp, (dressed or undressed), crawfish dishes, good southern style red beans and rice, fried catfish, fried okra (a personal fave), and other local Lousiana dishes. The desserts on the menu which we didn't try due to the fullness factor, were things like "Mama Jim's Almost World Famous Fudge Pie with or without ice cream and Homemade Bread Pudding with Rum Sauce. I die for good bread pudding and while I was tempted, I just couldn't do it. They don't serve alcohol which was really a surprise since it seems to me alcohol is sold just about everywhere in Louisiana including in CVS. But our waitress did tell us that if we wanted to go down the road to "pick up some beer" they would be happy to serve it or anything else that tickled our fancy. We demurred on this although brown-bagging it might be a convenient option since nothing goes with a salty po'boy better than a beer, imho. Guy Fieri and his Food Network show aside, I thought the food was good but not outstanding. I was however happy to try a place off the beaten track that locals frequent. If you're in Slidell for a swamp tour or something else (although with all due respect, I'm still not sure what that something else would be), I do think you should pop in for a little something. I like supporting these local places especially with such welcoming, hardworking staff. So y'all get yourselves down to Slidell. A swamp tour and LA. Pines isn't a bad combo. read more

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Probably the best in Slidell for a traditional awesome breakfast, I definitely recommend La Pines

Eat there 2-3 times per week. Can't go wrong with any menu item. Friendly and courteous wait staff, bartenders, and hostesses.

Weird vibe. Very diverse menu which is always good. Unbeknownst to me, you just seat yourself. Once I sat down, I sat for a good 10 minutes before a server came to me. A table of 5 next to me got frustrated and walked out. My server (young girl) was very friendly but you could tell she was overwhelmed. Other than my server, all of the staff I encountered were pretty standoffish and brash. Almost like they thought they didn't need to be friendly due to their success. Food came out fairly quick after ordering. As for the food...Butter beans were just ok. Fried porkchop was excellent. Cornbread was a very large serving but not good at all. Not likely to return. read more