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Lan Yap Cafe

5.0 (16 reviews)
Closed • 11:00 am - 6:00 pm

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Harry M.

A Cajun Gem in the Mountains Lan Yap is an absolute gem tucked away on Lawrence Street in Central City, Colorado. It's a tiny little Cajun joint--humble in size but huge in flavor and personality. The vibe is cozy and authentic, and the proprietor is a wonderful local who's not only a joy to talk to but also brings a wicked cool energy to the place. It's the kind of spot where you feel like you're visiting a friend's kitchen--not a fancy, polished restaurant, but something real and full of heart. Even though she was super busy, she was super nice and very friendly. Now, the food. Wow. I had the Red Beans and Rice with Chicken--absolutely amazing. Comforting, flavorful, and cooked with love. The Hush Puppies were fried to perfection--crispy on the outside, soft and flavorful inside. Easily some of the best I've had. I also tried the Voodoo Roll and the Mufaletta Roll--both packed with flavor and super creative. Even the Fried Okra, which I don't usually like, won me over. It was that good. Lan Yap isn't trying to be a five-star fine dining establishment, and that's what makes it special. It knows exactly what it is: a cozy, unpretentious place serving seriously delicious food. And it nails it. Highly recommended. I'll be back very soon--and if you're anywhere near Central City, you should be too.

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Phil G.

It's early days and I expect the menu to grow along with the business. That's said, on my second visit, I love it as much as the first. First time I had Jambalaya (a special). It's a dish I cook a few times each year (which along with a few visits to NOLA makes me a self-proclaimed expert). It was served here with a sauce or gravy which gave it moisture that I haven't had in others. I liked it very much. Today I had Red Bean & Rice with Andouille. Very good level of spice. It's a charming little dining room and the two ladies who run the business are very warm with Southern hospitality. Bluegrass music in the background to go with my Beignet dessert.

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Food is a 10 out of 10. Beats any casino food in the area! Highly recommend you stop by. Parking can be difficult.

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Great food with a friendly atmosphere and to top it off, it's affordable! 5 stars with out a doubt

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Food was fantastic, we don't eat out often, but this place beat our expectations. Would definitely recommend and will return again soon.

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Great food and great ambiance. Martina is awesome. Go here when you visit Central City!

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Absolutely the best! Martina definitely owns her culinary expertise. Highly recommend you check it out.

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Great fried okra, hush puppies, soup and jambalaya! we got rerouted and found a little something extra. must stop.

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Bean And Cream - Breakfast burrito and sandwich

Bean And Cream

4.5(60 reviews)
0.5 mi

Cute little mountain spot for coffee, ice cream, and good food. The service was exceptional. We…read moreordered two lattes that came out delicious and the breakfast quesadillas are a must try. We stopped by while visiting a nearby town but will definitely be back.

While in BH we tried to support some of the smaller local businesses unaffiliated with the large…read morecasinos so we tried bean and cream for breakfast. The shop is very small and a bit tight, but does have both indoor and outdoor seating options available which is really nice. Pricing for their offerings are not publicly listed, which may be by design. We ordered a small cappuccino, a BLT and a ham and cheese sandwiches. The sandwiches are very large (could be easily shared) and the coffee was good. However, the price was quite steep ($38.08). We do understand that BH is a tourist town with no other industry, but nearly $40 still seems a lot for two sandwiches and one coffee. We also didn't find the service super friendly or particularly efficient. At delivery of our food the server said: "I guess I forgot to mention sandwiches come with a bag of chips. Get what you want from the back wall". It took a moment to figure out where the chips were (the back wall is technically the bar) but I finally realized they are on the right side of the shop. We also found it amusing that the options on the Square terminal (for what is basically a self service coffee shop) had suggested tips options as: 25% - 30% - 35% Again, a bit steep for the service provided, but no complaints for the quality and flavor of the options we tried and if we are back in the area we may decide to split a sandwich.

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Bean And Cream - Charming little spot for breakfast and a hot cup of coffee

Charming little spot for breakfast and a hot cup of coffee

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Delicious sides for our quesadilla

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Full House Cafe - Breakfast burrito with both sausage and bacon.

Full House Cafe

3.3(12 reviews)
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After getting a $25 food comp at Golden Gulch (by Donny no less!), the group and I stumbled on over…read moreto Full House Cafe for a much needed greasy bite. STAR 1 = Insanely good food, that totally hits the spot. The menu is quite extensive so there is plenty to choose from, including breakfast served until 2pm. I opted for the "breakfast burger" which consisted of two burger patties, cheese, bacon and a fried egg on top! DROOL WORTHY. We also noshed on the green chili fries, their signature side salad, had bites of the Cuban sandwich - which were delicious and perfectly cooked! STAR 2 = Prices are the cheapest you'll find in Black Hawk, SERIOUSLY! The burger I ordered was just a mere $5.99 with tax! Because we had a tough time choosing what to eat and racking our total up to $25, we ordered it all! Ha :) STAR 3 = Staff is ultra friendly, accommodating and insistent on making sure your needs are met. In fact, when our parties bill was only $22, the cook made sure to add an extra twix bar so they could get their money worth! STAR 4 = Located inside the casino, it's a bit off the radar, so it's not insanely crowded! There isn't much room to sit inside, but everything is served to go, so either grab a seat, or simply take it home! I will most definitely return for my greasy needs next time I'm in the mountains!

1 star with ease. I came in to order, man says "hey man the cooking oil should be ready in 10…read moreminutes" telling the same thing to another lady who wanted to order. Then, 10 minutes pass; she comes back to order and he says "oil should be ready in 15 minutes!" I go up to try to order because it seemed like she placed her order ahead of time, and so dude tells me "I'll be back and the oil should be ready to cook!" Turns out, he told the lady that he said he was going on a smoke break. Why was the fryer even off? The place supposedly opens at 10am, and it was 8pm when I came in. Unbelievable.

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Full House Cafe - Get made to order custom sandwiches at Full House Cafe.

Get made to order custom sandwiches at Full House Cafe.

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Mmmm!!! Double burger with cheese, bacon and a fried egg! Perfect hangover food!

Lan Yap Cafe - cajun - Updated July 2026

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