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

After working Downtown, and constantly passing this cute petite house, my husband and I finally decided to try it! First off, five stars for the overall review; service, food, and everything in between. Our server, Helena (at least that is what our receipt said) notified us that it was her first week; applaud. She was sweet as ever and for our first time; first impressions matter and we will be back! Food: 1. Buttermilk Biscuits: these big boys came alongside our entrees and holy cow were they delicious. These biscuits have a great bite, along with a fluffy and buttery interior. You can eat it alongside their jam, or get a side of sausage gravy. (We did BOTH!) Jams: - Orange Marmalade is very strong in orange and is bright and delicious. - Blueberry: actual blueberries and it was perfectly sweet. - Strawberry Rhubarb- OMG, best jam hands down, ever. Perfect tart, perfect sweet. Sausage Gravy: if you don't get the biscuits and gravy- get a side because it is worth the $4.50. It has great chunks of sausage and delicious creaminess. 2. Gumbo: Like our server said; don't let the Lunch menu scare you- they serve it ALL DAY. The gumbo- was delicious and super hearty. We only got a cup, and it was the perfect amount. The chicken and sausage shine, and it was perfectly seasoned. 3. Eggs Eisenhower: my husband got eggs over easy, with a side of grits. The grits lack flavor so we paired it with some sausage gravy and the side of potatoes! So good. 4. Creole Omelet: this was filled with delicious sausage and it was paired nicely with the hot sauce (on the table). So good and would get again. However the potatoes were over seasoned so definitely do not eat it by themselves; we paired it with the grits! Overall; this experience was amazing. Shout out to the team at Luciles :) We will be back soon with our friends and family! *We were too full to get benigets; so I guess that just means we will have to come back :) Also our lil pup got the necklace in the end, thanks to our server! read more

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The breakfasts here are truly delightful. I usually don't pair trout with eggs...but it works and is delicious. The gumbo is spot on, and the sizable square, fluffy biscuit with preserves completes the dining experience. Will definitely be back. Approved! :) read more

Alright, I have been to Lucille's 4 times now and allegedly it has truly gotten worse. This review is not written with sarcasm or jokes, this is genuine. First off, our server was great, the waiters/waitresses always have been awesome (they're great). We come with 8, showing 6 of our friends of how great Lucille's was, but we are told moving tables is taboo and we are to sit 5 and 3. Not entirely unique, but inconvenient read more

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

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I don't know why anyone would give this anything less than five stars. It is perfect. Absolutely every single morsel was amazingly delicious. Very good coffee too! read more

4.5 stars. We came here after a nice hike in boulder to gain some calories back. It is a house that's been converted to a cafe so it has a homely feel to it. They also have outside seating with heaters but glad we were able to sit inside. Their menu is through a QR code scan or online. They offer both breakfast and lunch until closing time which is great because it's not like there are tons of options. We ordered the hot chocolate and Bailey Irish coffee to drink followed by the andouille sausage Po-Boy, the gumbo and the Egg Jennifer. Everything was delicious. The gumbo reminded me of gumbo back in NOLA, the same soothing warm rush of the stew going down my throat. It was a little salty by itself but perfect when eaten with the rice. The Po-Boy was seriously good too. They added cheese, mustard in addition to the veggies and the sausage and the bread of it was delicious. Probably one of the best Po-Boys I've tasted. The potatoes with the Egg Jennifer were out of the world. The eggs themselves were very beautifully plated and also tasted good. We all pretty much cleaned up our plates which goes to show how good this was. The hot chocolate was unique in that they added cinnamon and some more spices to it. It ultimately tasted closer to a chai latte than a hot chocolate. Not quite sure how I feel about it. The Bailey's was hot, whichy brother found surprising as he's always had it cold apparently. I have no idea about this, but he didn't like it very much. I wanted to end the meal with a beignet but we looked at the size of them and there are 4 to a plate so we said but no thank you. Prices are decent. Parking can be right outside and it is paid. read more

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very rude busser. we were the only ones in our section and tried saying "excuse me" literally 3 times to ask a question and he looked back and ignored us. def giving racist when you're working at a creole restaurant lol...interesting. read more

Gumbo tasted like it came from a can, and the shrimp poboy just looked sad, but the flies seemed to like it. This place has gone downhill! read more

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

Let's just say I needed a nap after I finished breakfast. Portions are large, as evidenced by the giant biscuit that came with my breakfast. The beignets were also the largest I've seen. I had the Cajun breakfast: poached eggs with hollandaise, potatoes, and red beans with pulled pork in them. Very good. The breakfast came with a homemade jelly and butter. Staff was friendly and attentive. Paid street parking is available. Lucille's is housed in an old two-story home repurposed as a restaurant. read more

Exceptional...had the beignets and the trout and eggs... huge biscuits...homemade jams and amazing house made ketchup! The hot chocolate was excellent.... I'd definitely go back again and again to try everything. read more

One of the best breakfast places in Boulder. Utterly unique and their trout eggs Benedict is to die for.

Service is great. I got seated and attended to right away. I got the spiced tea which was not my cup of tea and asked to change to lemonade. I ordered the gumbo, biscuit, and beignets. Everything was delicious. read more

Lucile's Creole Cafe - The gumbo, biscuit and lemonade were fantastic! I highly recommend. Can't wait to explore the rest of the menu. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

Looking for a great breakfast or brunch in Boulder, look no more. Hospitality and friendliness reaches out to you as you approach Lucile's. Our server Shaena greeted us with a large smile as she sat us at our table. Her suggestions and recommendations proved to be awesome. I selected the shrimp and grits with a biscuit and was overwhelmed by the flavor and plating of my breakfast delight. A biscuit you say, why did you mention the biscuit, well let me tell you. The biscuit is large enough to command it's own plate. Taking the butter and slathering it in the middle of the baked treat truly gives you an amazing experience with every bite. The beverage choices are a plenty and the Bloody Mary with Shrimp and Oakra garnish is awesome. Make Lucile's your choice, you'll be glad you did. read more

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I don't have a lot of experience with creole food (Not a fan of most seafood) but I do know biscuits and gravy. We got the biscuits and gravy with grits and red beans-it was absolutely delicious! I seriously could have licked the plate. The gravy wasn't traditional, but I don't know if I can go back to "regular" gravy now. The red beans were delicious, the grits basic. My only complaint is they only have house hot sauce (No Cholula, etc.) and it's garlicky. I don't want that on my breakfast. The bathrooms leave a bit to be desired as well. We will be back. read more

Stopped by here for brunch after hiking the flatirons. The cafe itself is pretty cute; it's reminiscent of some cafes/houses in NOLA. Service is also really quick, which I appreciated. We sat outside on their covered patio; I loved that you get a lot of sunlight in the room, but it can definitely feel a little cramped and you can hear everyone's conversations in there clearly, which was a little awkward. We ordered the beignets, the seafood gumbo, and their eggs benedict on trout. Having been to NOLA a few times, the food here was just okay. I found the beignets to be not as crispy, the gumbo a little too thick and gravy-like. Probably the best thing here was the biscuit that the food came with. Also, the bathroom is a little small, and not as nice as I thought it would be. I think this is an okay spot to stop at if you're craving something a little southern creole, but overall, I felt that it doesn't quite hit the mark. read more

Great breakfast, the biscuits are huge; recommend the trout and poached eggs, also the creamed spinach/shrimp and poached eggs.

Love love love this place. Ordered beignets and chai immediately, followed by fried eggs and the biscuit. The biscuit and order of beignets were shared but the portion sizes were still huge. The beignets came out within 5 minutes, smothered in beautiful powdered sugar. They were both light and rich in flavor. The biscuit crumbles apart and has a tasty butter taste to it. The chai was also some of the best chai I've had--idk who's back there making it, but they're doing great . It's a small space so I recommend coming early or with a really small party. It was completely full at 10am on a Saturday. We were immediately seated as a party of 2, and were there for just about an hour given how quickly everything came out. Our waiter was kind and attentive, and so were the two ladies at the front. Definitely a must go if you're in Boulder. Try not to make a mess with all the powdered sugar exploding off your beignets read more

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Cozy breakfast spot off Pearl Street Came here before a tee time at flatirons golf course on a Saturday morning at 10am. No line at 10am quite yet, but the inside and outside were quite busy. The wait staff were attentive and we were seated quickly for a party of 6 The restaurant is a crowded, narrow old home so you are cozying up against other customers but it's all a part of the experience. My table ordered the Irish coffees, regular coffee and OJ. For food I ordered the beignets and the Eisenhower breakfast plate. The beignets come in 4 pieces per order. They were hot, but definitely not my favorite beignets. The dough was hollow inside, the bread tasted a bit bland instead of buttery and light, and the powdered sugar was also not that sweet. I did enjoy the Eisenhower meal which also came with a large biscuit on the side Definitely recommend stopping by on your visit to boulder read more

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

Very homey environment. You can tell this place has been up and running for many many years. I came here wanting their gumbo but it's only available after 11am...if I ever come back to colorado, I'll make sure to try it next time! I got a grapefruit juice was that freshly squeezed which was great! I throughly enjoyed their home styled potatoes. It was seasoned so well that I never had to reach for ketchup. The biscuit that came with the Eisenhower was HUGE. It was on a separate plate. It was too crumbly. It did taste okay with the homemade jam. As for the beignets, don't forget to order those! It was warm and not overly sweet (shake off that powder!). When you're done with your meal, you take your receipt to the front desk and pay there. read more

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It's usually a short wait because this place is so good! I always get the Cajun breakfast with a side of gravy, which means I have a bit of everything. The jams and the apple butter are exceptional. The beignets are great, but unless I'm with several people, I can't order them. Portions are big Service is always great. Fresh squeezed OJ is amazing and so is the chicory coffee. read more

Food was good as always! We were able to get a table right away and close parking. The service was good. My wishes were for my coffee cup to be full and to arrive clean. Neither of those happened, it had lipstick on it that had been basically washed permanently into it. And no refills. read more

Yum! This location is just as fabulous as the Denver one that I had been to previously. This time I opted for the Bloody Maria (made with tequila) and it was just as delicious! I loved that this location had the seasoning that they put on the rim on the table as well. I was able to mix in that and their homemade hot sauce to make it the level of spicy that I enjoy. We ordered the Eggs Pontchartrain (with mountain trout) with the side of cheesy grits, plus a biscuit and a side of gravy. There was a mixup in the kitchen and we didn't end up getting the biscuit with our brunch. Our waitress brought a toasted English muffin in the meantime so that we could enjoy some jams. Be sure to ask if your favorite jam is not on the table! We had marmalade and strawberry rhubarb, but I saw that my favorite - blueberry - was on some other tables on the way out. When the biscuits were ready, our waitress brought us a complimentary fresh bowl of gravy. We just so happened to be sitting next to the owner (who was very nice), and she insisted that we get a new biscuit too because the one we got was crumbled up and missing some of the top. I was definitely impressed by the service that made our experience exceptional! read more

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Wow, sooo good! Party of five started with the beignets which were delicious! Our server recommended the andouille po boy which was amazing and the eggs benedict and eggs New Orleans were all fantastic favorites. We will be back! read more

This place is amazing as always. And mow they've added extensive outside seating to their adorable porch seating ...making it easy to stay Totally COVID safe. One of a kind place! read more

Lucile's Creole Cafe - New outside sidewalk seating to add to their adorable historic front porch seating - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

I went with a friend to enjoy some beignets. our meals were massive and we had so many leftovers! As a professional pastry chef, I can be very picky about pastry items but I really enjoyed the beignets. It's so cute and very New Orleans feel! read more

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

Run don't walk to the authentic creole breakfast spot! Excellent beignets and great coffee! Yummmmmmmmmmm read more

I don't get enough creole food, so when I came here for brunch with my family, it was a fun experience! The food was great. They have some picnic tables outside the patio area and they let us have my dog outside at the table. I had no idea how un-dog friendly Boulder is as a city (no dogs in patios) and it was a hot day so I couldn't leave him in the car! Thanks so much for being accommodating for my family and dog. read more

I'd you're from the south- this will hit the spot. Super delicious and fresh creole and Cajun food. Perfectly seasoned and served with a biscuit the size of your face with home made jam! Fresh squeezed OJ for mimosas takes the cake though! read more

Lucile's Creole Cafe - Mimosa and cafe au lait - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

We went there on a Sunday morning for brunch. There was a 45 minutes wait. We took a walk on Pearl st close by. It was definitely worth it. A little piece of New Orleans right in downtown Boulder. The food was great read more

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This is our fave breakfast in Boulder. You will wait here and it could be a short wait or a pretty long one. I did deduct one start because we have eaten a few times where they forgot someone's order or special requests. Overall this is always more of a hit than a miss and cute location off Pearl St read more

Lucille's Cajun-style Fine Food café located on 14th Street in downtown Boulder, CO, is a gem for brunch. Situated on a corner a few blocks from Pedestrian Mall, the cafe's pale yellow and white small framed Victorian house can be overlooked as a resident home if not for the sign announcing its name hanging on the porch and a stand-alone chalkboard announcing the day's bar specials on the sidewalk. That subtleness welcomes its guests to a comforting atmosphere. The morning of my visit, the special of the day drinks included a choice of orange or grapefruit mimosas or a tall glass of Bloody Mary. The Bloody Mary included all the fixings & garnish that can fit into a tall glass. I chose grapefruit and other's from my group chose the orange mimosas which were equally delicious! We opened our meal with a few beignets which were finger-licking delicious! Our family of six ordered an assortment of breakfast dishes together with French pressed coffee accompanied by a 1-1/2 minute hourglass timer and all! The service was great and the amounts were plentiful, so go with a huge appetite! See pictures for details. I rate it 5- For more fun reviews on restaurants, follow me on Instagram @emptynestliving1 read more

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Lucille's is one place that I can visit in Colorado that feels a bit like New Orleans cuisine. I really love the location in Boulder. It is off of Pearl Street which makes it a little bit quiet and cozy when you sit outside. The staff is amazing and really took great care of us. I love the beignets, as they taste like home. I love the mimosas! I was served a prosecco and a glass of OJ, so I could mix as I wanted. Of course, I drank them separate. =) The Eggs Jennifer is amazing! I find the portions to be quite large and quite rich, so be prepared to eat a lot or bring a box home. No matter what, put Lucille's on your list of must eats. read more

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Came here for the beignets and they didn't disappoint. They were fresh, warm and quickly arrived on the table. The biscuits came with homemade blueberry and strawberry rhubarb jam. Their house made spiced tea was packed with a strong cinnamon flavor so I added some milk and it was phenomenal. The indoor dining was a bit tight but still comfortable. read more

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Beignets were tasty, and both entrees were good. Service was great and the restaurant takes place inside an old home which was cool. Would recommend trying if you're looking for breakfast in boulder area! read more

The shrimp and grits was really good. Service was decent. Way over priced for what you get. And if you dine inside, the wait staff stomp CONSTANTLY. It's extremely annoying. Ambiance is really lackluster. If I was to eat here again it would be outside or to go. read more

You picked a fine time to leave me Luciiiiiile! This is a great place to eat in Boulder, it's close to all the stuff in Boulder, but slightly off the ol' main drag. The food is New Orleans-inspired (no idea how authentic, nor do I care) and delicious. The building is like a cozy cottage your grandparents retired in. The service was excellent. read more

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

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Service was great, biscuit and jam was good. Rest of the breakfast was just OK. The hollandaise/bearnaise was just a little too vinegary for my taste. read more

We stopped in for beignets and coffee. Both were delicious!! They offered oat and almond milk alternatives for coffee. read more

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

Lucile's was the last restaurant I sat down in before COVID started and I'm still thinking about it. I have eaten in this location only and multiple times and it has delivered every time. I got the Eggs New Orleans on a whim to try something I normally wouldn't and it was amazing. The eggplant was perfectly fried and the creole sauce on top was delicious. In the past I have gotten the Cajun Breakfast which the thing you get if you don't know what you want but want something that delivers. I also have gotten the oatmeal when trying to eat healthy and it was good but would rather just eat Eggs New Orleans and turn a blind eye to the friedness. As everyone else will tell you, get the beignets. Get a mug of the spice tea to go with it. read more

We ate inside for brunch - surprisingly we were seated immediately. I had the eggs Pontchartrain and my sister had the cheese omelet. Of course we had the beignets as well. Service was really REALLY quick, and the servers were all very friendly. We enjoyed our food quite a bit - the beignets actually came out first, which if we had eaten them would have ruined our meal because we would have been too full. The eggs Pontchartrain were good, the trout was crispy and tasty, the bernaise sauce was good - not too warm though. The grits are white, coarse-ground, so there's quite a bit of mouth feel to them. The cheese omelet was good, and full of interesting cheese. The biscuits: YUUUGE. Honestly they didn't really have much of a biscuit texture to them, they're more like cake. We each got a different jam with our biscuits so we could variety-taste; both were very good! I don't love that you pay your bill up front, with lots of people standing around - I don't love that they don't sanitize the pens after each use - but I recognize that's almost impossible to keep up with. All the staff wear masks. They do offer hand sanitizer at the front counter. read more