This was some of the best airport food I've had. I enjoyed fried oyster BLT which I'd recommend. Seating and service was good, well worth the wait. Definitely worth another visit. read more

Stopped by Leah's Kitchen while at the airport and I'm glad I did. I had the voodoo punch and the blackened shrimp salad with green tomatoes and remoulade sauce, and everything was really good. The shrimp was flavorful, the salad was fresh, and the combination just worked. The service was nice and welcoming, which always makes a difference when you're traveling. Definitely a solid airport food option if you want something with real flavor instead of the usual quick bites. read more

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The food here is good, but the service is so abysmally poor and slow that I don't ever plan on coming back. To start, the hostess was imperious bordering on outright rude and made us feel very unwelcome. Then waited far too long to place an order, our drinks sat undelivered for so long I finally gave up and grabbed them myself. The FOH staff was so slow that food was sitting in the pass for far too long, and the kitchen staff finally got so frustrated that they started delivering the food. Do NOT plan on coming here if you don't have at least 90 minutes before your flight boards.... we made that mistake and had to rush though our lunch to make our flight. Sorry Leah, but this did not even come close to meeting your standards. read more

Food was not bad, service was ok - kind of brusque but timely and efficient. I had the redfish topped with a small dollop of crab, over rice. It was flavorful and good but a pretty modest serving for the price. That said, it's an airport diner and near the major gates for our airline, so can't complain about the convenience factor, and has ample seating so you won't be eating at the gate. read more

I would normally consider this a really over-priced dining experience, but since it is an airport location they get a 'free pass'. My sandwich was delicious, and (to me) the perfect amount of 'kick'. I finished every bite. Where this restaurant stumbles is with service. I must assume they realize they are not building a repeat/loyalty base so standard hospitality standards are not front of mind. I encourage them to be careful with that plan. I still can easily recommend a visit here if at MSY. read more

Leah's Kitchen - Dining room - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Kenner, Louisiana

This was an exceptional meal, and the perfect way to end my week in New Orleans. My friend and I wanted to end our trip by having authentic New Orleans cuisine at the airport, and I'm so glad we chose Leah's Kitchen. We each ordered a crab cake as our starter, and it was incredible - it was so fresh, and the different flavors blended so well together. It was perfectly crispy and soft at the same time. I ordered the shrimp creole as my main, and it was delicious. It was so flavorful and well seasoned. The ambience is nice - it's in the airport, but still has a sit-down restaurant feel. It has a lot of space, nice decor, and comfortable seating. As for the service, our server was so lovely and vibrant, and the food came out very quickly. I loved Leah's Kitchen - I'm so glad I chose this place to be my final meal in New Orleans. read more

Having traveled to a lot of airports throughout the U.S., I would definitely give Leah's Kitchen a 3.5-4-star rating. Sure, it's not the same as eating at many of the wonderful restaurants in the heart of NOLA, but there were a number of positives during our experience there. The restaurant is located right after TSA screening and was really busy, but we managed to grab a table pretty quickly. They really didn't have enough servers, but our server was polite and efficient even though she was managing a lot of tables. It did take a while to get our order in and our food, but our server did her best and kept us updated throughout. We got pretty large cups of refreshing cold water without ice, and the unsweetened ice tea was brewed pretty strong which was good. I went with the shrimp po'boy which included a decent amount of plump, tender fried shrimp that were seasoned pretty well on top of a crusty roll that was dressed with shredded lettuce, sliced tomatoes and some pickles. Mayo came on the side which was a little inconvenient for a dressed po'boy, but allowed you to put as much as you wanted. We got a big bottle of Crystal's hot sauce that helped a lot flavor-wise. The accompanying fries were hot and creamy inside. All in all, a good experience for an airport restaurant and a nice food send off as we headed home after visiting NOLA. read more

Leah's Kitchen - Shrimp po'boy with fries and sides of mayo (Nov 2025) - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Kenner, Louisiana

As I mentioned in the airport review, I was at the airport way longer than I expected. My flight was delayed multiple times so I got to know all the shops in the airport and got a couple of meals in. For lunch I decided to stop into Leah's Kitchen. The staff were super friendly. I got seated in no time in the area I requested and it wasn't a problem. They brought me water quickly and I had a look through the menu. After seeing they had fried chicken, I decided to look up if it was good and saw some alright reviews. I settled on the fried chicken. It wasn't too long but I got my fried chicken and it looked decent. Portion size was nice, fries looked generic. I had a few bites and I think I was spoiled in NO with some of the really good fried chicken. It was decent here but nowhere as nice as what I had during my trip. I think for an airport you can do a lot worse for food! I wouldn't have an issue ordering this again. At no point did I feel rushed or left unattended. They let me enjoy my meal while I waited out my long delays throughout the day. read more

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If you're passing through the airport, this is a must-visit. The red beans and rice are incredibly flavorful. Overall the menu is reasonably priced, especially considering normal terminal prices. Despite how very busy it was, Julie was still attentive. To top it all off, the bread pudding was exactly what I've been looking for--the perfect comfort food before a flight. read more

Leah's Kitchen - Red Beans and Rice and Bread Pudding - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Kenner, Louisiana

Was a little worried coming here after some of the recent 1 star reviews. Service: It didn't take long for the hostess to seat me. My server was Jose and he was very polite. Water never ran empty for me, and he was knowledgeable on the menu. From door to table to food was approximately 30 minutes in total. Food: I ultimately settled on the shrimp po'boy w/ substitution of red beans and rice instead of the French fries. With previous reviews talking about the food being bland again I was not knowing what to expect. The food was NOT bland. It was great portions for the price, and filling. Ambiance: mostly heard the hustle and bustle of people walking to their terminals, the music inside the restaurant was low and the staff were in and out of the kitchen moving plates to tables. I recommend anyone come here, I don't know if there has been a change in staff or what changed but from what I read with the 1 star reviews simply was not the case for my experience. Cost: ~$21 read more

Leah's Kitchen - Shrimp Po'Boy w/ red beans and rice. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Kenner, Louisiana

If Campbell's soup made a gumbo, then this is exactly what I was served. Sorry for the insult, Campbell's. Watery and no salt or gumbo veggies. My wife had a pulled pork sandwich which was served with Dijon mustard on it. Ugh. Her fries were good, and the service was adequate. Liquor/wine list is sparse, but the same list is at all of the bars we looked at. Avoid. read more

The flavor here always blows my mind. Some of my favorite flavors in NOLA. This place is empty every time we come in, the hostess is a hoot but the service is always, distracted by something else. But the food comes quickly read more

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I sat at the bar. As a solo traveler that's usually my seat of choice. Service was excellent. I have eaten here before and really enjoyed my meal. Think I had a cup of gumbo and a shrimp or an oyster sandwich previously. This time, after being in New Orleans for 10 days, I was hungry but didn't feel like having anything battered and fried in a poboy. So I opted for the cochon sandwich. WOW! really delicious. What made it a standout was the pickled red onions and the kale slaw. What a difference this lovely combination of tangy veggies made to an otherwise ordinary poboy. Fries were great too. It's still kind of a heavy meal, so you might want to go for gumbo and a salad before a flight...but if you are looking for something more substantial and tasty, give this a shot. read more

Leah's Kitchen - The Cochon de lait poboy - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Kenner, Louisiana

Had a couple of hours to kill before take-off, so I thought I would choose a place in the airport that offered local cuisine. Leah's was it. The tone was set by the hostess, who was downright put-off-ish in her attitude and demeanor. Took almost 15 minutes to get seated...and, yes, there were numerous empty tables. Had I not been hungry with two hours before boarding, I would have already been gone. Nevertheless, I waited it all out - though patience is not a virtue I have often practiced. On to the food.... The gumbo had a lot of meat in it, but the base was very "soupy" and broth-like - not the rich, thicker roux you'd expect in a gumbo. The redfish main course arrived about 10 minutes after I finished my gumbo. This was the star of the show and almost made up for several of the other noted faults. It was a nice sized piece of redfish, perfectly blackened, with lump crab meat on top and sitting on a bed of jambalaya (which was just OK). So, if you want some good redfish, give them a try. Also, my server, Brittany, was very nice and attentive. read more

Took them 15 min to seat me. 30 minutes to take my order for both food and a drink. Another 30 minutes to get my food. Food sucked.

We visited on 04/12/2026 at 11:30 am, so I hope management can review who was working during that time. Unfortunately, the service did not match the quality of the food. The hostess in particular came across as rude and not very welcoming, which set a negative tone right from the start. During our meal, our waitress never came back to check on us, and we were hoping to get drink refills. My wife eventually went to the bar to ask, but the bartender was not friendly and snapped at her, telling her to go through our server. Thankfully, another waitress overheard and stepped in to help, which we appreciated. Most of the staff seemed disengaged and not especially friendly, though one gentleman waiter stood out for being attentive and kind. The food itself was very good, which makes it even more disappointing that the service detracted so much from the overall experience. With some improvements in attentiveness and front-of-house hospitality, this could be a much better experience. read more

Meh. Stopped in here for breakfast before our flight home. Coffee was horrendous. The shrimp and grits was okay. Six gulf shrimp smothered in a Cajun red sauce on a bed of grits. read more

Leah's Kitchen - Shrimp and grits - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Kenner, Louisiana

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OK it's in an airport. For an airport Leah's Kitchen is sooooo much better than you should expect to eat here. Truth is they could hold their own against any restaurant in New Orleans that serves this traditional/classic type of menu. My gumbo was very good. But my sides of greens and red beans are why I had to leave this review. This isn't fancy food--it's just wicked gooooood. And tho they are priced like sides, these are meal-size portions. If you aren't familiar with NOLA-style braised greens, or red beans & rice (and sausage of course), this is as good an introduction as you're going to get. As to the rest, our servers were lovely, and the space is pleasant and fine for people-watching. If you're at MSY and hungry, you can't do better than Leah's. read more

Leah's Kitchen - The bar at Leah's - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Kenner, Louisiana

Leah's Kitchen in the New Orleans airport was a pleasant surprise before our flight out. We were craving one last bite of NOLA flavor, and this definitely delivered. The red beans and rice were tasty, and the sausage was spicy, savory, and cooked just right--flavor in every bite. We also got the shrimp po' boy, which came with a side of fries. The shrimp po' boy held up great even as a to-go meal--we ate it on the plane and still loved it. Honestly, for airport food, this was some of the best we've had. It felt like a proper send-off instead of sad airport snacks. The interior is unexpectedly charming for a terminal restaurant. There's a really pretty mural along the wall that makes the place feel rooted in local pride. We also loved the whimsical touch of pans cascading down from the ceiling--it's playful and memorable. The staff were friendly and moved quickly, which is always appreciated when you're trying to catch a flight. The portion sizes were generous and everything was fresh. The seasoning on both the beans and the shrimp had that classic NOLA kick. We kept comparing it to meals we had in the city and it definitely held its own. Leah's Kitchen felt like a last delicious hug from New Orleans. We'd absolutely stop here again if we're flying through MSY. read more

Leah's Kitchen - Red beans and rice - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Kenner, Louisiana

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How in the world could anyone give this place less than 5 stars ? Jose the bartender super nice. Gumbo - damn. Lots of sausage shrimp and chicken. Fried chicken. Omg. So good and hot and fresh. I've been to Dookeyz. This is a great extension. And totally worth it read more

Leah's Kitchen - Menu - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Kenner, Louisiana

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Pretty quick service considering there were only 2 people working the bar and the FOH. Impressive indeed Food came out quick and hot Was a bit put off by the reviews on yelp before, but glad we decided to try it. Ordered the fried chicken and chicken salad Fried chicken was fried well, not too heavy on the seasoning which was good to give our tastebuds a bit of a break Chicken salad was pretty standard, no complaints A safe choice restaurant for dinner prior to a flight, but if you have more time to eat before the airport, I suggest you to do it read more

Leah's Kitchen - Fried chicken - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Kenner, Louisiana

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The very best airport food and the prices were not exorbitant. There was a long line to get in this restaurant and it moved slowly. But once I was in and seated, everything went well. My server Cherian was very attentive and helpful. She brought my drink pretty quickly. I ordered the creole queens crown. Umm this is very strong and also it taste delicious. There is one note in it that I can't quite pin point but whatever it is, Yum! I didn't know what a remoulade was but this mentioned it had blue cheese and I am a blue cheese fanatic. It came out and it's pretty much a salad but it taste good, loved the fried green tomatoes. I will say I wasn't the hugest fan of the peach cobbler, I like a more firm crust, this was a bit mushy., but all in all my meal was great here. I recommend it. read more

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Food is amazing and comes out relatively quick. Tons of plugs and charging stations in the restaurant so you can work. Also has a full bar if you need a drink. Portions are pretty big. 2 of us could not finish the chicken. Chicken was crispy and juicy. Red beans had a ton of flavor. read more

Leah's Kitchen - Red beans and rice - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Kenner, Louisiana

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The service here is terrible!! From the moment you walk up to be seated to the time they take your order, servers are rude and could care less about offering good service or even a half smile. We didn't have a great experience with our server, Amber. I would not return. read more

Last food stop for me to stretch my per diem out before heading back home. I was at Ye Olde something down the way, but a fellow Yelper said go to Leah's instead. And that's what I did. Immediately, I knew this was the right choice as there's a lot more on the menu here than at Ye Olde something. Lots of classic NOLA dishes to choose from, including a large selection of po boys. I skipped all that and ordered the fried chicken plate. Sat at the bar and the nice bartender said it would take 20 mins as that dish is cooked fresh. I had time, so that's what I did. In fact, everything is cooked to order here so all the dishes take time. So if you've got a plane to catch in an hour, don't come here. Give yourself a couple hours and you'll be OK. The verdict: 8.5/10 - 3 pieces - leg, breast and thigh. Coating was perfect. Had just the amount of spice. Juicy on the inside too. This is homemade, Southern goodness on a plate. Came with a batch of fries that were crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. Kind of Belgian style, which was a nice surprise. I was expecting much less. Random notes: they have outlets at the bar and on some of the tables. Really nice touch. However, I wish they would use real cutlery and not this plastic stuff they give you wrapped up with a pansy little napkin. This is really good food and it deserves better hardware to eat it with. I'm sure they have their reasons, though. Anyway, go here if you got time before your flight. read more

Leah's Kitchen - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Kenner, Louisiana

We had the chicken and fries. Chicken was incredibly dry and had no flavor. Worst fried chicken I've ever had. The Shrimp Po Boy was also lacking, the breaded shrimp was deep fried but it looks like they might be reusing the same oil. The lettuce and tomatoes weren't fresh. The one thing I did enjoy was the bread pudding. Service was bad, took almost 55 minutes to get out food and told the waiter 5 times I was allergic to pickles, guess what the poboy came with? Pickles. He took it to the back and said he'll remake it himself like that's suppose to mean something. To top things off, we got charred for NA Beverage, basically we get penalized for not drinking alcohol. Only getting two stars because of the bread pudding, otherwise, first time and last time I try this establishment. read more

Stopped by Leah's Kitchen at the New Orleans airport for breakfast. Sat down at 9:15 AM but didn't hear from my waitress until 9:35 AM, service was definitely on the slow side. Ordered the fish and grits; grits had no salt, and while the fish had some seasoning, it wasn't anything special. The crawfish maque choux, however, was very flavorful and honestly should be a side if it isn't already. The atmosphere is what you'd expect for an airport spot, family-friendly with a steady flow of travelers. Some staff members could work on their approach when communicating with guests. Overall, it was an okay meal but nothing I'd go out of my way for. 2.5/5. read more

Leah's Kitchen - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Kenner, Louisiana

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We were wandering the airport, looking for something better than the usual grab and go, when Leah's Kitchen caught our eye. Leah Chase is known as the Queen of Creole Cuisine. She started in her family's kitchen and went on to run Dooky Chase's Restaurant, which became a gathering place for civil rights leaders, artists, and the community during a time when segregation was still in full force. Even though this is the airport version, you can still feel that history in the space. The ambiance is upscale southern, clean, warm, and inviting. It feels open with plenty of space to dine or lounge, and there are USB ports and plugs along almost every wall and corner, which is a gift when you are in an airport. The food was solid. The red fish and jambalaya were yum. The greens leaned more sweet than savory, but apparently that is a NOLA thing. A little salt and hot sauce and they were perfect. And honestly, any place that offers both Louisiana and Crystal's hot sauce automatically starts at 3 stars in my book. I had the brandy milk punch because I love anything creamy based. Think horchata with liquor but no sugar. Not sweet at all, but it worked. One star comes off for service. The hostess looked me and my group dead in the eye, then walked straight to the back without greeting us or offering to seat us. We stood there for a good 15 minutes while we could see her through the kitchen window, laughing with coworkers and scrolling on her phone. It was an awkward and avoidable first impression that put a damper on what could have been a perfect start. Another star comes off for price. I know airport dining is expensive, but this was beyond that. We were in NOLA for a week, eating at some of the city's well-known restaurants, and this ended up being the most expensive check of the trip. Our bill came out to over $130 for one glass of wine, one milk punch, one entrée, and one side. $19 for a single glass of Moscato is hard to justify, even with the convenience of being steps from your gate. Overall, Leah's Kitchen is worth a visit if you want a taste of New Orleans history and cooking before you fly out, but go in knowing you're paying first-class prices for an economy seat with extra leg room. read more

I had the pleasure of meeting Leah Chase before she passed. The Chase family should be embarrassed to name a place after a historic member of their family and run such a place. The place doesn't seem to remember they're catering to busy travelers. There is only one waitress for the whole place and she can barely walk. The food that's served isn't what is ordered. It takes forever for the food to come out. And they refuse to let you pay as you wait for food. So you have to wait 35 mins for a subpar salad and then another 25 mins to flag waitress down for check and another 15 mins for her to come back with the receipt. Leah is probably looking down and shaking her head. read more

Staff was great. The fired chicken was very good. Worth the 22 minute wait. The shrimp create was bad bad bad. Very sad. Pleasant atmosphere. read more

Leah's Kitchen - Fried chicken and shrimp creole - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Kenner, Louisiana

Great food but horrible service. My food was delivered in a broken bowl and there were stacks of dirty plates next to me at the bar for over an hour...then took forever to pay, nearly missing my flight Real shame because the food is actually pretty good read more

1.22.26-thought I would try one more time as it is my favorite food at the airport. And yet again, unbelievably rude service. Pretty crazy after all these months they can't get their act together or treat customers with any amount of decency. Will not try ever again. read more

Leah's Kitchen - Garden omelette - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Kenner, Louisiana

Stopped by Leah's Kitchen post tsa in the New Orleans airport. It was one of the first spots when you make a left. They have a large seating area with a bar. I got a table for myself and ordered a few dishes. I got the gumbo (of course! I am in New Orleans!) and the creole grilled chicken with a side of greens. First, don't be discouraged by the service, it was very slow. It was only 1 server for about 15 tables! I felt so bad for her, she was running around, thankfully I had a little over an hour before boarding, so I did not make a fuss. But given it was lunch hour, I'd expect there would be more service. The dishes I ordered was not what I had expected nor was it what I eating in the days prior. The gumbo soup was SO salty! It did contain sausage, shrimps and rice, I ate most of the protein inside but the broth was saltier than what I would've liked. My main dish, the Creole grilled chicken breast, was a little bit better. But still salty, luckily I had the rice to balance. I greatly enjoyed the rice though! Also, note: they charge almost a 3% surcharge on top for using credit cards! Plus tax, plus tips! So I ended up paying a lot more for the meal than what I would've liked. Overall, not the best option, maybe next time I'll stick with my Chik-fil-A which is also in the same terminal! read more

Leah's Kitchen - Gumbo and creole chicken breast - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Kenner, Louisiana

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No joke, the best meal we've had in an airport. We've eaten at celebrity chef restaurants that can't hold a candle to this place! The people who work here are super friendly and attentive as well. I had the redfish and my husband had the catfish and the food was perfectly prepared, fresh and came out hot. It was a great farewell to our time and all the great food in NOLA! read more

Let me tell you!!! The bread pudding with the bourbon sauce was amazing! I could've eaten 5 more! The fried chicken was ok too much black pepper for my taste. The red beans and rice on point! read more

Good food. Good server. Loved the fried chicken and gumbo. Perfect way to end our trip to Louisiana. read more

Leah's Kitchen - Fried chicken - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Kenner, Louisiana

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The bartenders mouth the whole time we were there made us just leave. Totally out of control. We waited over 25 minutes and she never made our drinks.. just bitching and complaining about being at work and taking tables. read more

Leah's Kitchen - Horrible mouth from this bartender, we just left - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Kenner, Louisiana

Went on a whim since I was three hours early for a flight. Decided to order the red fish since and my gosh was I blown away! The fish is well-seasoned and cooked to perfection. The crab on top is a nice touch with the jambalaya as well. I'll be sleep for the next two hours lolll. read more

Leah's Kitchen - Red Fish - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Kenner, Louisiana

Had the new mushroom and seafood pasta - to fie fir!! Only suggestion is to serve it either bread or garlic toast to sop up the sauce after the pasta is gone read more

Service is absolutely terrible. Nearly an hour for a bowl of red beans. No refills. Server MIA 90% of the time. Food was above average but not excellent. read more