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    Mud Bugs

    4.6 (330 reviews)
    ModerateCajun/Creole
    Closed 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    MUD BUGS ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Ralphie S.

    For Christmas this year I wanted to ensure that i was supporting local with gifts of art, crafts and food, so my niece and my nephew and their spouses received gift cards from Mud Bugs. Lo and behold on Christmas Eve I opened a gift from my niece and received a gift card from Mud Bugs myself! Mud Bugs is the type of business that is easy to support - an innovative and unique menu that has daily specials with Cajun and Creole masterpieces and owners that are hardworking and kind. They put their struggles and triumphs on social media for the world to see and it's a pleasure to root for and support them. Today I used my gift card and went with the special -Cajun dusted Rockfish served over Lemon Pepper Slaw, tomatoes and sliced cheese and topped with shrimp and Prickly Pear Relish in a soft baguette. I also added a side bowl of Sweet Potato Chowder. I double dare you to find those ingredients on any menu in this city. It was as delicious as it sounded and I would eat this everyday if I could.

    Shrimp poboy, jambo and gumbo
    LaShawn Williams ..

    We have been here numerous times. Food is always great. Today we had the shrimp poboy and a side of jambalaya and side of gumbo. Service is always fabulous and it is always neat and clean. We love Chef Chris and Heather and their staff.

    Redfish Poboy w/ shrimp & crawfish.  Gumbo.
    Brennan B.

    If you have not eaten a sandwich here, you're missing out on a Top 10 sandwich in KC metro. It's all good, just pick one.

    Catfish po'boy with the lemon garlic fries and fried okra
    Emily H.

    Finally tried Mudbugs after my sister's been hyping it up for months and omg, it did not disappoint. The whole place gives total Louisiana vibes and everyone was super welcoming the second I walked in. I got the catfish po'boy with lemon garlic fries and fried okra, and I swear I'm ruined for po'boys anywhere else. The fish was so tender it literally fell apart, and the seasoning was next level - crispy, flavorful, and fresh. Safe to say they've got a loyal customer now. This spot is it for Cajun food in KC.

    Special with Fries
    AJ P.

    Bring that Cajun flavors to north Kansas City. It was my first time visiting this establishment and it was so good. I was confused on what I wanted to eat the day I came. But they have a helpful staff that walked me through the menu. I ended up choosing the Chef's special that day. When my food came to my table it was delicious. It was a big fired fished on soft hoagie bread. I will the fries were not that special just regular basic fries. This place is great to visit for the Cajun flavors. I will say they close early around 3 so you will have to get there for lunch. But other than that great space and place to meet up for a good lunch that will be filling

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    Teddy A.

    Came in on New Year's Day and had an awesome lunch!! Crawfish Po Boy with a cup of Truffled Crawfish Bisque, and a side of gumbo. Everything was incredible! I will be back.

    Alicia W.

    Just so happen while driving I come across this place while being hungry lol. I decided to give it a shot and man was I not disappointed. I tried the red bean and rice, gumbo, jambalaya, the shrimp po boy, and the daily special grouper po boy. Every thing was cooked for perfection 10/10. Both owners were there and were super nice. The food was definitely made with love and you can definitely taste the Louisiana roots in the cooking. Highly recommended coming here, you will not be disappointed.

    The Corvina po'boy!
    Carl S.

    Last night I had the good luck of being able to attend Mudbugs Masquerade Party! And what an enjoyable experience it was. When you walk through their doors, they had changed all the tables around, covered them with white cloths, placed vases on the tables, placed covers over the chairs and there were people walking around with masquerade masks on. As it got closer to the time they were serving, Heather would come out and talk to you about the first or the next dish that was about to be served. And on each dish, she would give the historical background and then the twist that Chef Chris puts on it. So, if you look at their menu for this evening, it starts with an appetizer that they call Crab Louie Iana. They take some Golf Coast lump crab and place it on a bed of lettuce, they top that with a spicy Choron sauce and some scallops. The sauce and the scallops added a little bit of depth and interest to that deliciously delicate crab meat. The salad was a hit! Next up came there scrapple or as Heather described it the Chefs Twist on shrimp and grits. They start off by taking some grits, I believe she said they put in some bacon grease and cook it all up nice and delicious. They form it into that triangle that you see on the plate. Then they take some shrimp, big plump juicy shrimp prepared perfectly tender. And do you see that red sauce on that blue plate? That is referred to as" a southern broth reduction of tomati." That sauced contained all kinds of good yum-yums mostly in the form of andouille sausage. And I just love andouille! That red sauce had some heat in it, and it complimented greatly the grits and the shrimp. After Scrabble they brought on the soup. It was a lobster bisque topped with a bit of Brie and some sun-dried tomato Mornay sauce. Hot, delicious, savory, and creamy smooth on the pallet! Completely delicious! And then came their two entries. The first entry was a Surf Turf Scallopini. They took some roast beef and some Wester Ross Salmon and smothered it with a schiacciare and served Aragoste Thermidor Style. That sauce, and its crawfish, was incredibly delicious! The Salmon was delicious and so was the beef, tender and delicious. The next entrée was Roulade de Poulet chicken stuffed with Portobello duxelles. It was served over vanilla bean truffle mashed potatoes. There was a good deal of spice in those Portobellos, and it really enhance the taste of that chicken. The mashed potatoes were smooth and creamy! And then came dessert! It was King Cake "The taste of the New Orleans Tradition that's over 150 years old". It was my first experience with king cake and the first thing that came to my mind is what came first, king cake or cinnamon rolls! And at the end of this dinner, they had taken our names, put them in a jar and one lucky gentleman went home with a full size king cake! Well done, Chris, Heather, and the whole Mud Bug crew! Well done indeed! On a Saturday evening I'm enjoying a four-course meal the likes of which I've never had. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all!

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    Krista G.

    I have been wanting to try this place for AGES, so when my friends suggested a lunch date there, it was the perfect opportunity. I got a classic shrimp po'boy and a chicken gumbo. The flavors were great and the people weren't lying when they said the portions were huge! This sandwich could easily be 2 meals. Food comes out quickly, so it's also great for a nice meal during your work day lunch break. Places like this rely on our support as a community to survive. If you think their food might be something you'd enjoy - give it a try! It's the perfect casual atmosphere to discover a new food or find your next favorite meal.

    Tuesday Special Shrimp Po' Boy
    Richard P.

    I've got a new nominee for best sandwich in KC! If you love locally owned, AUTHENTIC preparation and generous portions, this is the place for you. If you've ever been to Louisiana and sampled a real po' boy and wished we had that back home, well wish no more. This couple is serving up Cajun specialties in a cool environment right here in KC's northland. I was blown away by my traditional shrimp po' boy that was served on a large perfectly soft bun and included sautéed craw fish and POLENTA in addition to the usual fixins. And their slaw was as good or better than any I've ever had anywhere. They have lots of other Cajun delights as well as daily Chef imagined specials. Give them a try.

    Shrimp po' boy, red beans & rice and gumbo.
    Phil G.

    Their po' boys will make your soul happy. Throw in some red beans & rice and gumbo, pure ecstasy. You can feel the love they put into their food it's that damn good. The owners and their staff will great you with kindness that warms your heart. Drive past the chains and eat here. You won't regret it.

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    Evelyn M.

    A perfect Saturday late lunch! It was consistently busy while we were there, staff attentive and food fresh & hit! The sandwiches are HUGE! So much amazingness on each sandwich- they were filled no skimping on anything! Just go and enjoy some Cajun yummmm

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    Amazing food! We love to go on Fridays and try the seafood special. 100% recommend if you love Cajun food.

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    Was up there a few weeks ago, and had the shrimp grilled cheese with garlic fries. Everything tasted amazing.

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