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    Shade Tree Cafe

    4.8 (55 reviews)
    ModerateDiners, American

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Quiet
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Dawn T.

    Just fabulous. Food was great and the ambiance, my God. Perfect. It's my first time here today and I am sold. It's a Tuesday and I ordered the roast chicken with green beans and Mac & cheese and let me tell you, it's hard to beat! It was a simple meal on the specials board, and I have no regrets. My lunch came with a brownie for dessert, actually two brownies that are moist and on point. So many menu options, so I can't wait to come back over and over and try everything! Can't wait to bring my whole family here.

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    Angie T.

    This place is perfect. First of all it passed the trifecta (ambience, service and food) with flying colors. We are so excited to have found this place and it's with full confidence that I'm saying we will be regulars. I had built this place up quite a bit. First, I'd heard the food and the owner/chef was exceptional. Then I looked at the photos of the outdoor dining area. Yeah, ummm...sold. So we arrive a little before opening time (10am) and wait in the parking lot like all normal people do when they are excited, right? Or is that just me? Whatever, don't judge. We walk in and start exploring the area. It's just so charming. Huge oak trees, bird baths, and even a koi pond. Bamboo lined the fence and you feel like you're in your friends back yard. That feeling doesn't go away once you're greeted by the sweet waitress who gives us the deets on when and where to place our orders, delighted us by feeding the koi and pointed us in the direction of the restrooms. Nor did it stop while ordering. We were able to chat with Chef Lonnie who described a little of his passion and talked with us about local cuisine. Everyone here was so nice! I went with the Delcambre BLT which was grilled shrimp, sautéed onions, bacon, tomatoes, lettuce, tabasco mayo and creole mustard on a croissant. Can I just say that #1 YOU HAD ME A TABASCO MAYO (seriously-tabasco mayo is the greatest thing ever invented and now you're adding creole mustard to it?? Uh, want to get married?) And #2 this sandwich was the bee's knees. It was perfectly executed...from the perfectly grilled onions to the jumbo (and butterflied...hello!) shrimp. I simply loved it. It came with hand cut fries that were very good but the sandwich stole the show. We also received a free dessert since it was our first visit (and they loved us:) and it was bread pudding and a damn good bread pudding it was. We will be back and you should go too! In fact, what are you doing tonight?

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    7 years ago

    Shade Tree Cafe is, hands down, the best food in the Lafayette area. Chef Lonnie doesn't have a weakness!

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    9 years ago

    Get the Cajun Philly sandwich OMG!! Love this place fresh ingredients, great food. Will definitely be back.

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    9 years ago

    Great food and a very local vibe. Will be coming back for sure. One of the best outside dinning experiences I have had.

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