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    Lucile's Creole Cafe

    4.1 (832 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Biscuit gravy gumbo
    Ankita P.

    Came on a Saturday morning expecting a wait, were seated right away for a party of 4. The service was fast and the food was so unique. It was my first time trying Cajun/Creole food and not to sound dramatic but I feel like I have been opened to a whole new world. My party orders: beignet, Shrimp po'boy, biscuits and gravy w gumbo, gumbo, and eggs Jennifer. All were solid items and we cleared our plates. If you're having trouble choosing I would recommend that gumbo. I'm not sure if it was the rainy day or circumstances but a bite of that gumbo felt like a warm hug. The interior was cute too, like a house. There was an upstairs waiting area with AC which im assuming is used during the summer wait time. I will definitely be back here, typing out this review has me drooling.

    Biscuit
    Alex L.

    Tasty and very homey place for brunch! The portions are large and very filling, so it's definitely a heavier meal. Tried the beignets, biscuit that comes with most entrees, eggs new orleans, and the creole omelette. All were pretty tasty, with my favs being the beignets and fluffy biscuit.

    Biscuit - Amazing, fluffy, yummy, huge, delicious
    Susan L.

    This restaurant is a must visit when in Boulder. I felt transcended to the south. Food, service and wonderful hospitality and atmosphere. We will be back!!

    Joshua B.

    Stopped here during a road trip and we do not regret it! The service was prompt and the ambiance of the restaurant is very unique (the place is designed like a house so I essentially had to walk through someone's bed room to get to the bathroom lol). We all had breakfast items and it was great across the board. I had the Cajun Breakfast w/ a side of a andouille sausage and it was awesome. We also had some beignets (warning: we were absolutely stuffed as a result) that were fantastic.

    Maple vanilla latte
    Simone R.

    We absolutely love this restaurant. As someone who grew up frequenting NOLA, I love finding such authentic creole/cajun food so close to home! I got the gumbo, it was incredible. Their biscuits and jam are out of this world! Service is always great, parking can be spotty on a busy day, but totally worth it! Can't wait for our next visit!

    Breakfast

    Nice late breakfast, potatoes, eggs and sausage - really good. And then I managed to squeeze in 1 beignet (yes you can buy just 1!). Great vibe, New Orleans jazz on the stereo and friendly service - a must visit if you're in Boulder.

    gumbo
    Sara M.

    Came for breakfast with friends, it was delicious. I got the gumbo and loved it. It also came with a biscuit that I took home and ate later. We were also seated really fast and the servers were very attentive to our needs.

    Sausage Gravy
    Shaina L.

    We absolutely loved coming here! This was my first time and it was a sweet first time. The restaurant is in a house and there are seating everywhere. There were also seats outside. If it were to be busy, it would be harder to be seated right away for I feel like it is a little limited. But overall, we did go on a Saturday morning and we did not have to wait to be seated for two. Our waitress to come to us right away and was very attentive. The tables does get cleared fast whenever dishes are being finished. Food: Gravy 4/5 -- this was great! The consistency was thick and chunky. The flavoring was really good, creamy, and a little spice to it! Shrimp and Grits 3/5 -- this wasn't a bad plate of food, I just wish there was more flavor and kick to this dish! I did enjoy this overall. Biscuit 5/5 -- the biggest and fluffiest biscuit I have had! Hands down the best biscuit. I'm very picky with my biscuits and I really enjoyed it. I had strawberry jam with mine and it was the perfect pair. The biscuits do come out fresh the oven as well! Beignets 5/5 -- these were so big, fluffy and wonderful!! Eggs Eisenhower 3.5/5 -- the potatoes seemed a little messy (but crispy and good), the eggs were great, and the sausage patty was pretty much meat smashed. Do appreciate the uniqueness Overall, I'd come here again for lunch! Food was great and homey.

    Eggs Benedict
    Allie G.

    SO good for breakfast! We visited Lucile's Creole Cafe on a Saturday morning and got seated right away, although the restaurant was very busy. They had a small (dog friendly) outdoor seating area in the front, which was basically on the street. Our server came over with menus right away, and we ordered Iced Coffee to start with. For food, I chose the Eggs New Orleans with Cheesy Grits, and it also came with a biscuit. I could write a paragraph about the biscuit alone, which was absolutely massive - I shared it between the three of us and we still didn't finish it. The taste was great and the texture was fluffy, not dry at all. The rhubarb jam was also phenomenal with it. My Eggs New Orleans was equally impressive - tasty eggplant, great sauce, perfectly poached eggs. The cheesy grits were possibly the best I've ever had, and overall this meal was just amazing. My friends loved their food as well, including the Eggs Benedict and Carlin Country. One of the best breakfasts I've had in a while - would happily return!

    Cajun breakfast
    Keenan T.

    I heard good things about Lucile's from my boss. This is the place to go for down-home cajun breakfast. I am happy to share that my food lasted three days. Lucile's is operated out of a historic house one block north of the main downtown oval. Look for the sign by a parking meter. Go early to beat the crowd. I got a sense that the staff know how to make good food. The portions are generous. As one who was bred in the South, I'm happy to see the "caring grandma" tradition carried on. The coffee, biscuit, and main course were delightful. The one thing I'm missing is my morning newspaper (or a tablet to read one on).

    Biscuit
    Ash V.

    Ambiance: This is not a place were you go for ambiance...it is a super casual restaurant. Service: The folks there were very courteous and our server (Shadia) was incredibly polite and helpful Food: The food was outstanding...but be careful, the portions are MASSIVE. Here is what we ordered: * Rice and Beans with Sausage: My 7 year old ordered this and it was very tasty and not spicy at all...highly recommend it * Gumbo (bowl): The Gumbo was VERY tasty and if you like spicy food , put in a little bit of Lucile's Hot Sauce and it would be delicious. I was not super hungry and ordered the Bowl portion and it was 2x of what I would usually eat (so we have left overs)...when ordering this just make sure you decide wisely between the cup and the bowl. * Hank's Eggs: My wife got this and she said it was very tasty...it was basically a scramble with veggies * Biscuit: These are ridiculous and super tasty and fresh...be aware that each order comes with one!!

    Alisa J.

    Yummy cafe in Boulder right off Pearl street. I had the cheese omelette and jalapeño grits. We also ordered the beignets. The beignets are huge and doused in powdered sugar. They're worth it though and so yummy. The omelette was super cheesy and delicious. It was pretty filling. I usually am not a fan of grits but these ones with jalapeños and cheese were yummy. Such a cute little cafe with great food.

    Biscuit (lil butter for size compare, similar to andes choc mint size)
    Rey D.

    Similar to how ethiopian food back is the east bay CA always hits, Creole food always seems to be on point in colorado. If there is history behind this then excuse my ignorance. The other spot I went was when I was coming back from garden of the gods. But this place had the portions. That biscuit is absolutely massive and there's various jams on the table you can coat that bad boy with. We shared a round of beignets which if you haven't had is essentially and awesome, fluffy square donut. Was very pleased to learn that you could do half/half on the potato and grits sides since i wanted to try both. There's a cream spinach at a steakhouse back home that still has my heart, but this one was by no means a bad iteration. The shrimp was there. Really glad i split the sides, both were good. Flavor, portion, awesome fruit jams puts this place at a 5 star for me.

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    This place is a real gem in Boulder! Get there early, get the biscuit and don't skimp on the jam. So good! And the shrimp and grits!!

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    What a sweet little spot. The food was delicious and the waitstaff was so nice. Evalina was a joy.

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