I've been going here since I attended CU in 1986 and any bad reviews lack the credibility of a person who has eaten here at least, and I don't exaggerate 100 times over the past 40 years. This is my favorite restaurant of the thousands I have eaten at in my lifetime. The eggs Pontchartrain and the eggs sardue are traditional and off the charts. Their hollandaise is devine the biscuits could double for pillows abd the stars if the show are actually drinks. The spiced tea is a burst of flavor and like the coffee sold in bulk. The chicory coffee is consistently wonderful and to top all this off the beignets make you wish you eaten your meal backwards. read more

Snooty hostesses are ruining your business! Was forced to sit in a community table instead of giving us a two top. Most disrespectful awkward breakfast ever and I will NEVER COME BACK! read more

This is my absolute favorite Lucille's location. The food is great, it really takes me back to New Orleans! Everything from the eggs New Orleans to the blackened salmon and creole omelette. Just delicious. The staff is also very friendly! In particular Nikki goes out of her way to be friendly and engaging. CeCe and Shaylee are also very welcoming and nice. The ambiance is pure home style New Orleans. Reminds me of spots in the Marigny neighborhood. Well done! read more

Lucile's Creole Cafe - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

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. read more

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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. read more

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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!! read more

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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. read more

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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! read more

Lucile's Creole Cafe - Maple vanilla latte - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

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I love everything here. The biscuits are big and fluffy, and their apple butter and other preserves are good. I had never had a Poo Boy sandwich until I went to another location in Denver. I will be ordering that again. Service is always great. Sitting outside is nice. read more

Expect a wait, but it's worth it. Arrive 30-45 minutes early if you're coming for breakfast, and bring something to read while you wait outside. Smaller parties (four or fewer) are seated faster, and private tables are available if you prefer not to share a communal one. The cozy, bed-and-breakfast-style space sets the tone for a warm, welcoming meal. We started with a pitcher of fresh-squeezed orange juice (a better deal than individual glasses) and coffee, plus a side of sausage gravy for the biscuits...highly recommended. Breakfast dishes are consistently excellent, especially anything with avocado. The Farmer's and Hank's Eggs come mixed and may not look fancy, but they're packed with flavor. The Eggs Pontchartrain (trout, poached eggs, grits or potatoes, and béarnaise) is a standout. Poached eggs are cooked to order, so don't hesitate to be specific. If you have room, the beignets are a great treat to share. You'll leave full and happy - perfect fuel for a hike afterward. read more

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. read more

Lucile's Creole Cafe - Breakfast - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

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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. read more

Lucile's Creole Cafe - gumbo - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

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. read more

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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! read more

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I'm a bit picky, I guess, but this spot just didn't do it for me. It's cute, but it's also cramped--the fact that I had a very large buffoon (who was driving the servers crazy demanding extra hollandaise, then even more) seated right next to me didn't help. He was also complaining about the lack of wet wipes (!). Of note: service is kind here. Moving on. They have chicory coffee--score! It's strong, it's a little bitter, and even though it was a million degrees outside I chugged it. I ordered an eggs Pontchartrain. It was...meh. The potatoes were lightly seasoned with cajun spice, but half were raw and half were burnt (ew). I wasn't a fan of their ketchup, either. Though I will give them credit for properly poaching the eggs, the hollandaise (!) and trout both needed a ton of seasoning. I found myself pouring salt from a shaker to make it taste decent. Finally, if you're going to open at 7am the restaurant should have biscuits ready by 7:45am. As is, I just went without--it was fine, but not exactly a good showing by the kitchen. Practical notes: this place gets busy fast, it's small but they do offer outside/patio seating, I didn't do much looking but the restaurant (frankly) didn't seem overly clean. I'd skip unless I was just dying for chicory coffee. read more

Awesome neighborhood cafe. I love the vibe and the staff was friendly. The food was yummy and the portions were just right. The biscuits were perfect. read more

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!!

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

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). read more

Lucile's Creole Cafe - Cajun breakfast - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

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!! read more

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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. read more

Lucile's Creole Cafe - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

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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. read more

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Great mom n pop place in downtown boulder. Felt like you were eating at grandmas home except with a lot of people. Not the most stroller friendly place but they helped make it work. Food was great as well. read more

Lucile's Creole Cafe - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

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I love this place. We started with a plate of 4 beignets. I added the house made strawberry jelly on mine, it was so good, i wish i had one right now. Afterwards i opted for the andoiulle sausage po boy. It was similar to a panini with andoiulle sausage, peppers onions mustard and cheese and came with a side of cajun fries. The staff was very attentive and accommodating as we came with a baby and new born. Everyone at the table loved their food, we cant wait to come back. read more

Lucile's Creole Cafe - Beignet and hot Chai - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

Long wait, mistakes in our order, was pretty expensive, and the food didn't impress. The "famous" bloody Marys were nothing special. The biscuits were huge and fluffy but kind of bland. My eggplant dish was underwhelming and kind of soggy. The beignets were pretty good ‍. I did enjoy my mimosa and having brunch outdoors -- that was the highlight. We just weren't blown away! read more

Lucile's Creole Cafe - Beignets - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

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House converted to small chain cute Cajun cafe reminiscent of New Orleans. They make all their sauces and spreads in house. I got fried trout with 2 poached eggs, hollandaise, grits, and a gigantic biscuit ($16.85). The entree was very good, the biscuit was meh, but the homemade jam was incredible on the biscuit. We also shared 4 beignets ($7.25), and they were the best I've had outside New Orleans. The only thing they were missing was chocolate read more

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Two thumbs up!! This place was super cute and the food was delicious. As to be expected with creole food, there was not a wide range of 'healthy food' but it's healthy for the soul every now and then. The staff was friendly and helped each other to get the food out and get people seated. We had the beignets, eggs Benedict with grits, and a biscuit with gravy. Just this things could have fed 4 people so either order less than you think you'll need or expect to take things home. Pro tip: get the fresh squeezed OJ. read more

Lucile's Creole Cafe - Beignets - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

This was our favourite restaurant for many years. New owner in the last year. We came for a birthday celebration that was totally marred by the service. Unpleasant host who would not take responsibility for her omission to let us know about upcharges and also falsely told another server I cussed at her. When I gave my feed back to the owner he seemed understanding but really his apology was ..oops they never remember to explain the billing to customers.. really the best he could do.. and quickly hung up on me when I suggested a better customer service would have been to offer some compensation of any kind. So, beware of the lack of customer service here! read more

Wow. This place lives up to the hype. Nothing I had here was a let down, even the strawberry rhubarb jam condiment on the table. If you've been at their Denver location like I did and was disappointed, give them a second chance. It shouldn't be different but the food is significantly better at the Boulder location. I tried the exact same dishes at both locations. -Gumbo: Flavorful, medium brown roux, and perfect sausage, seafood and rice proportion. -Shrimp & grits: I've eaten a lot of grits growing up in Alabama - 10/10. Creamy. Cooked through. Not too watery and not a gritty muck chunk either. Generous with shrimp and sausage. The grits weren't covered in oil and oversalted like the Denver location. -Eggs New Orleans: Perfect eggs, crisp eggplant, and fluffy biscuit...Mm! Also, I hate hollandaise sauce because it's usually too heavy. But theirs is so light with a slight citrus undertone. I wished I had room for dessert but I'll definitely be back for more. Service: Warm and informative. Space: Bathroom is very clean. Dining area had limited seating but it still felt open. It felt like sitting on a porch even though we were indoors. read more

Lucile's Creole Cafe - Shrimp & grits, gumbo, Eggs New Orleans - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

Lucile's is a chain of Cajun/Creole restaurants. I had breakfast/brunch here. I didn't have a reservation so there was a short wait on a Sunday morning. The restaurant is basically a large house. Indoor and outdoor seating. I got the tasso grits special. Came with a buttermilk biscuit and 2 poached eggs covered in hollandaise sauce. The food was great. A bug fell on my table 30 seconds before my food arrived. Near miss. I would try for an indoor table if I go back there. read more

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It's nostalgic location converted into a nice cozy restaurant. Make sure to get a table by the front parlor and watch the world go by while sipping your favorite beverage. Outstanding service even though we are all stressed with Covid and shortage of workers. Our server was excellent and stopped by often to check on us. Don't forget to try the Bloody Mary and all their goodies. Definitely a memorable experience! read more

Lucile's Creole Cafe - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

Awesome venue with indoor and outdoor seating. Sat outside on large picnic tables. Very friendly waitress. the food was served in large portions and all delicious. Amazing biscuits, omelette, grits, fruit plate and more. Coffee, mimosas, and Bloody Marys for all. Reasonable prices. Overall I highly recommend coming here for brunch! It can get crowded so get here early. Street parking available right out front. read more

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A Creole restaurant in Denver initially seemed corny, but it is well-established and offers up quite the heart-warming brunch. The cafe décor was themed endearingly after a homey dining room. Many often rave about their beignets. I ordered just that and opted for 4 for $4.95. Side note: they do allow you to order less. The powdered sugar dusting was more of an avalanche, in true Denver fashion. Perhaps the kitchen was yearning for snow in the area. The beignets were pillowy, warm, and provided the ultimate satisfaction. I also ordered a Chai Tea alongside and I had to comment to the waitress just how wonderfully frothy this was. The appropriate amount of spices were added to a drink that provided such comfort on a chilly afternoon. The boy also ordered an Eggs Benedict. While the hollandaise sauce was silky and rich and egg cooked perfect, the other ingredients -- specifically the ham and potatoes -- were a little bland. Overall, a wonderful meal and not a bad place to brunch it up in the Boulder area. read more

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This little restaurant was recommended by a lady we met in Boulder. We decided to try it after looking at the menu and reviews. It was a cute place but not the best food. We ordered the biscuit which was excellent. I ordered The Jennifer Benedict and I t was alright, arrived to the table at room temperature. My husband ordered the Cajun Omelet which was good but not really bursting with flavors of real Creole food. We also ordered one beignet to try but does not compare to the New Orleans one's. In conclusion, this restaurant was good but not my favorite. Maybe we went with very high expectations and it wasn't up to par I guess. read more

Lucile's Creole Cafe - The Jennifer - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

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Butter my biscuit, Baby! Butter and the best, freshest jams. See picture. Licking fingers covered in berry jam and orange marmalade that oozes off the hot biscuit is totally okay. Forget what Miss Manners says. She hasn't been to Lucille's Boulder. I love this place more every time I visit. The food is exceptional and consistent. It transports you to New Orleans. I waited 35 minutes, exactly as the kind host predicted. I planned for that and just sat upstairs and read my book. My table was on the enclosed porch and had the pleasure of Ella's hospitality and service. She's kind and efficient without making you feel rushed. I highly recommend the Cajun breakfast with the jalapeño and cheese grits. Insert chef's kiss. So dang good. The only disappointment was that I didn't have enough room to enjoy the crazy delicious beignets. Looks like I'll have to go back and start with them. See you there! read more

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It's hard to find good New Orleans food outside of Louisiana but this is one of my favorite places when I feel like a home away from home meal. The only critique I have is the service isn't really there. It feels like my mother's house and is very homey, but the servers are not always hospitable and have been rude. The food is great though! read more

This place is just so dang cute. A little cute older house where they have made it into a restaurant. Beignets served warm with jam and marmalade. So good! PO boy shrimp sandwich. The cucumbers and sauce gave it an extra kick. Eggs Sardou- Creamed spinach, Gulf shrimp, poached eggs, and hollandaise. Cheese & jalapeño grits with potatoes. Delicious! read more

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This place would not survive in New Orleans or in the South in general. "Shrimp Creole" consisted of boiled shrimp with no seasoning / flavor and what tasted like canned marinara sauce over white rice. My friend's egg Benedict was a bit better but also plain and mediocre at best. read more

This is such a cute place. It is like a very large house with a patio for seating and front patio with seating. We had breakfast here. We of course had the Jalapeno grits.. To die for.... My husband had the catfish and I had pouched eggs. Everything was amazing. You get a little of New Orleans here. Great staff everyone is very kind. Place is so busy so come early on a weekend if you dont want to wait for hours. read more

Quaint spot, good food, I had the mountain trout benedict, and a great coffee. The others in the group were equally impressed.