Ohhhhh snap. This place absolutely slaps!!…read more If you are looking for southern Creole soul food that actually understands the assignment and did the homework, this is the place. No notes. Standing ovation. First things first, do not be a chicken. Yes, it is outside the tourist bubble. Yes, you might clutch your pearls for a second on the drive. Relax. We felt completely safe, and it is a short ride from the French Quarter. The only thing in danger here is your belt notch! The atmosphere is exactly what a soul food kitchen should be. Cafeteria line moving with purpose. Staff smiling like they know something you do not yet know. Portions so generous they feel personal. And just enough grease permanently bonded to the surfaces to let you know the food is about to be correct. Now the food. Lord help me. This is not food you politely eat. This is food with soul. The kind of soul that makes you want to slap your mamma, then immediately apologize and say damnit three times while chewing. Every bite tastes like somebody's auntie took offense to the idea of under seasoning. Just look at the plates. It was heaven served in a clamshell. No garnish. No nonsense. Just pure comfort. If you grew up in the South, this will feel like home. If you are from the North and curious what southern comfort food actually tastes like, practice your "Hey, Yall" in the mirror and commit fully for lunch. One warning. They sell food until it is gone. When it is gone, it is gone! So if you want that heavy mac and cheese energy, you better show up early and hungry. Final takeaway. We went in for lunch. I left happy, full, and slightly greasy, with the overwhelming urge to take a nap and call someone I love. She didn't answer so I regulated my emotions with a piece of cake from the girl in the corner - you'll see when you arrive. So don't skip dessert!!

Sigh. Disclaimer: the food just isn't the same anymore…read more My parents live on the Westbank, so whenever I come home to visit and stay more than a few days, I always make a stop here, specifically for their stewed okra on Tuesdays. I hadn't eaten here in over a year, but two years ago that okra SMACKED. It was so good I had to stop myself from eating the entire container in one sitting. This time, though, it tasted completely different. Honestly, I mostly picked over it. It did have a decent amount of seasoning meat in it, which I appreciated, but the flavor was just off. My mother agreed. I also ordered the stuffed catfish, and unfortunately the catfish tasted almost entirely like blackened seasoning and nothing else. It used to have much more flavor and balance than that. The yams were fine, and the seafood dressing tasted the same as usual, but I was really disappointed because the okra was always the star of the show for me. Since that's no longer hitting the same, I honestly won't be back. And mind you, this was after standing in line for ~90 minutes. I will say the workers still have that Southern hospitality, and the customer service itself was pleasant. But while standing in line and watching the workflow, it was easy to think of multiple ways the business could improve efficiency. I'm honestly surprised those issues haven't been addressed yet. If you want to go for the experience, then sure, go for it. But don't expect to be blown away. For me, the wait time, prices, and food quality just didn't live up to the hype anymore.

Mother's is top of my list whenever I visit New Orleans. I love that's it's consistent and…read moreauthentic, with no frills, bells or whistles-just plain good food! I do recommend to pack your patience if you're going (especially during peak) because the line can be brutal. Also, the staff can be a little blunt but it's literally because they are busting their butt their whole shift and let's face it-people don't typically follow instructions well! That said, once you get your food, it's always worth it. My go to is the shrimp creole omelette and a ham and cheese biscuit (for the road)!

First night I got in I went to Mothers. Someone online had told me about it. I immediately wanted…read moreto get started on eating some traditional southern dishes. I ordered the gumbo and greens. Soooooo good! No complaints. I went back another day because I figured if dinner is that good breakfast must be as well. There was one thing on my plate I just couldn't eat. The look of it was so unappealing and unappetizing I took two bites and couldn't eat anymore. The breakfast sausage. I have lived down south and ordered breakfast sausage but have never seen anything like this. The service was good here as well. I was greeted both times at the door by super polite people who were very welcoming. I also loved the decor. All the pictures of past customers and military members gave it that mother's place feel. Like they love the community just as much as the community loves them. Very nice to see and feel in days where cold chain food places have taken over.

Paul was excellent as our server. Great food. I had the Taste of New Orleans with blackened gator.read more

This is my first day in Nee Orleans so please excuse me if I miss the vibe. We had our first meal…read moreat Mambo's. The entrance was great and we got to sit on the balcony with a view of Bourbon Street. The waitress came to the table quickly, her name was Tamesha. Very nice lady but it just seemed like being a waitress was not her choice of jobs. She took our drink order and then our food order. She came back a couple times to confirm the drink order but we eventually got them. The appetizer of Grilled Oysters came out quickly and were VERY Tasty. After that things slowed down. Second drink took a bit to come to the table and my order of the Taste of New Orleans never made it. I politely reordered and it then came out quickly but was missing the additional Alligator bites I ordered the first time. The food was very tasty. Second drink took a while, and considering it was early on a Tuesday night that was unusual. The food and drinks were very good, no complaints. The timing and accuracy could have been better. The atmosphere was great, sitting on the balcony you get to experience Bourbon street at its best. Over all, I would definitely go back. Total experience 7/10

Not necessarily a hidden gem but a classic gem known to most locals . The Pie Man used to post up…read moreat many of the city's locations! I decided to stop in and grab a small Crawfish Stew and Bread Pudding with Whiskey Sauce for my post workout reward (Don't judge me lol). It was on from the first bite. That stew and bread pudding had me dancing. I immediately told my coworkers about it that night! The very next day, we ordered lunch here and I got the Bell Pepper plate with Crawfish Stew and it comes with a dessert. Today's dessert was Apple Pie and I took my coworker's cornbread. The bell pepper was not boiled enough to break with the fork and not seasoned enough to my liking, but it was still very good. The crawfish stew was the star of the show! Seasoned well and full of crawfish, potatoes, and smoked sausage. The Apple pie was so delicious, all it was missing was a scoop of vanilla ice cream. The corn bread was very dry, it definitely needed some honey and butter. Now I will add, the lady who took my order today was not the best over the phone. She could not give me my total, and could not tell me what the dessert of the day was, and even hung up in my face. But, in person, she was much better. Also, be ready for at least a 30 minute wait. This is not fast food, it is home cooking! Overall, this is a super cheap spot to get a lot of food. The pepper plate was $18 with taxes. Perfect for that home cooked meal you've been craving when you don't want to do the cooking. I'm going back to try more items!

We recently ordered the baked chicken plate. The Real Pie Man was once a spot we loved! Now it's a…read moreish hole! The customer service was awful & the food! We are very disappointed. The plate consisted of a small, dry leg quarter, which clearly indicates a lack of care in both preparation & portion size. Based on this experience, we will not be returning.

Great food Great service (Randy)…read moreThe ambiance was AMAZING! A MUST to check out. The owner was kind as well.

Me and my Dad came here for lunch and it was extremely delicious. I ordered the shrimp stew and it…read moretasted like a home cooked meal. The only thing I would've wanted differently was the amount of fresh seasoning in the dish to really amp up the flavor profile. Service here is absolutely amazing. They will take good care of you and answer any questions you may have. This spot is great for lunch and groups.

If I could give 10 stars I would! This is absolutely the spot you visit when you want food like…read moreyou're sitting in grams kitchen. You can't go wrong with anything ordered. No matter breakfast or lunch you'll love it. Also, the service is second to none...simply amazing! Ambience is chic as well.

We had the most perfect meal at Sweet Sadie's!! Eggs were made to perfection, pancakes were soft…read moreand delicious and my boyfriend had the shrimp and grits and he LOVED THEM!!! I can't stop talking about the service, everyone was so kind.

Oh my lanta, even thinking about this place is making my mouth water. I've traveled alot in the…read moresouth for work and driven to and from FL TX and CA and this is one of those places you hear about and figure you have to visit. Well I visited and MAN did I enjoy the spicy fried chicken. The crunchy exterior, juicy meat and hearty sides following by a slice of perfect pie washed down by a beverage of your choose your choice-choo-choosing makes it evident why the chicken crossed the road- to get to Gus's You order at the counter and in my case, take a seat and enjoy one of the many tables in an open seating area it lens itself from one person table, top to multiple people in larger parties. You sit and chill and it's brought out to your table which I think is a nice touch of customer service. What happens next is nothing short of Magic. This isn't Gus's county, famous or city, famous municipality, famous state, famous, or even region famous chicken: it's Gus's world famous fried chicken.

Gus, i wrote you but you still ain't call. but you did serve me a FINE piece of fried chicken on a…read morebrioche bun. despite a wait time of 10,000 hours, the food had a lot of GUSto. do you see what i am saying? HOWEVER the sink is LOOOOOOOONG so be sure to wear a smock when washing hands. thank you. - walter.

The kitchen is back open. This is a hidden gem, most will drive past this establishment. It is…read morefamily owned and operated. You have to try their chicken wings, they are amazing.

You've never tasted fried chicken like this before. This isn't your wacky KFC, raging cajun…read morePopeyes, or crappy Church's Chicken... this is the most addictive chicken you'll ever have the chance of eating. You've never seen a soul / Chinese food hybrid like this. Try their sweet and sour chicken combo--it's so succulent, and it melts in the mouth. Their divine egg rolls, meat pie, and the friggin amazing poboys with dollops of mayo are heavenly. In fact, you should just buy out their whole kitchen for catering cause i kid you not, when you eat here once, you'll come crawling back for more. Mark my words. Also, if youre getting sides for the meals, order the fried rice and/or noodles. My friends always crave their red beans and rice, or the seafood okra gumbo. Thinking about them makes me drool. Now if you'll excuse me, I'm heading out to get me some fried crack.