5/5 -- A Ponchatoula Gem You Have to Try…read more If you ever find yourself anywhere near Ponchatoula, do yourself a favor and stop at Toula Burger on W Pine Street. I walked in expecting a good burger... I walked out questioning why every other burger in my life hasn't been held to this standard. From the jump, the vibe feels like what a small-town Louisiana burger spot should be: warm, welcoming, and buzzing with people who clearly know they're in for something special. You can tell the crew cares -- not just about making food, but about creating a place the community is proud of. I ordered the signature burger, and I'm not exaggerating when I say it's the kind of bite that makes you pause. Perfectly seasoned beef, cooked exactly how I asked, layered with toppings that taste thoughtfully chosen rather than thrown together. The bun held everything like a champ -- soft enough to enjoy, sturdy enough to keep the whole experience tidy. It's the little things, and they nail every one. The fries? Golden, salty, addictive. The kind of fries you keep eating even after you're full because "just one more" somehow becomes ten. What really stood out, though, was the service. Ponchatoula is known for its hospitality, but the folks at Toula Burger take it to another level. Genuine smiles, real conversations, and you can feel the pride they have in what they've built. It's refreshing. To the owners: Y'all created something special here. You've got a spot that feels rooted in community but tastes like it belongs on a national "must-try" list. I'd love to know more about the inspiration behind the menu -- especially what led you to craft a burger that balanced richness and freshness so perfectly. Keep doing what you're doing; the attention to detail shows. I'll absolutely be back -- and I'll be bringing people with me.

I'm really sad that I could not give this cute burger place 5 stars. Here is why. This is my first…read moretime here, but my husband has been here a couple of other times. He is a burger aficionado. While the hand patted Burger is fantastic, my husband commented that every single time he has been there the fries are lukewarm. I opted for a hand battered shrimp Poboy. The batter was really good. Served freshly fried. If you're weird about veins in your shrimp, these are not deveined shrimp. The problem is that the bread to shrimp ratio is off. It's a really thick bread. The restaurant atmosphere is so quaint and homey. The staff was so friendly. I can chalk the bread thing up to personal preference but they need to do better with hot fries.

Got the chicken pork brisket. All very good. They should add some greens to the menu.read more

The ribs, Baked beans and potato salad; We're all wonderful. It's hard to get all of them to taste…read morereally good, very seasoned. The ribs were very tender. I would definitely pull out the highway and stop again. It's not that far off the interstate.

My family and I are regular patrons and have never been disappointed by the food or service. One of…read moremy kids is super picky and this is usually her first choice when deciding where to eat as a family. Last night I ordered the salmon salad and OH MY GOD - that may have been the most delicious salmon filet I've ever had. It was perfectly seasoned and cooked to my preference. I usually order the tuna salad, which is also excellent. Last night I made a couple modifications to my salad (no candied pecans and no sugarcane vinaigrette), but when I received my plate I noticed the fresh berries and cheese were also missing. I mentioned it to my waitress and she immediately acted to fix it. I had my plate back in maybe two minutes. Things like that sort of go with the territory when you start requesting modifications, so I didn't blame her at all. Will be back. Always!

Stopped yesterday during happy hour. I got the smash burger. It was delicious. Couldn't beat the…read moreprice for $10 burger and fries. The service was top notch. Will be going back soon!

Surprisingly a decent tasting burger and fries. Ambiance leaves a lot to be desired. They need more…read moredrink selections as that sucks as well just coke products in can pretty much. Service a little slow and price seems a bit high.

Great place I really love the food and people are very friendly I really recommend this placeread more

Awesome foods and excellent service too. A variety of dishes, creole and country too.read more

One of the best restaurants in town folks. Once again excellent experience. Fantastic burger and…read moregreat happy hour specials with half off cocktails. Love the vibes and atmosphere of this place. Tres chic but welcoming. Service was super. We sat up by the front and enjoyed the cool experience of watching old downtown Hammond go by..so relaxing..it's kinda like a time warp. If only the cars matched you would almost believe you were indeed in another era. Don't miss the upstairs lounge a hidden gem! Cheers!

We were excited to check this local, beloved staple out. Went to see Britney's home town of…read moreKentwood, LA and read online that this restaurant, which is close to her hometown, is her favorite when she is in town visiting. Everything was delicious. I would definitely come back here when passing through in the future.

The food was very good, I like homemade style burgers especially those that make a mess. The…read morecheeseburger was exactly what I had hoped. The staff was very friendly and the food was done in a reasonable time I ate lunch there and it was very busy. There are also a lot of Britney Spears pictures on the wall. I do recommend Nyla's for some tasty burger joint food.

Always fresh and hot burger and fries. Bring cash they don't accept credit cards. Great customer…read moreservice and always a great stop when I am in the area. Also try this fish sandwich they are good but their milkshake is what keep me coming back.

Working in the area and stopped for breakfast. This is my third breakfast order and let's just say…read moreit's a nice place to order food. Today, I opted for the pancake breakfast. Three pancakes (nothing smaller but okay. I can eat off this all day), smoked sausage and eggs. Grand total came to $6.65. Not bad. The drive through service was professional, alert and helpful. There was a little wait only because of the larger order ahead of me. The ambiance is pleasant and clean both in the drive through-outside and inside of the building. Back to the order, the smoked sausage was cook perfectly and the eggs were well seasoned, you don't need to add anything. For the pancakes, I'm unsure if it's fresh batter made or frozen but it doesn't give you the other "drive through" taste pancakes but I was kinda looking for a more homey fuller pancake but these are still okay. Since I'm working in the area, I know I'll work my way through the menu choices.

Service is great, and the ambiance is wonderful. But I would be pressed to get a $15 8" roast beef…read moreso SLOPPY. It was more like manda slices from a crock pot falling apart. In Louisiana when it's so sloppy you can't even eat the ham without losing 1/2 the sandwich (ham & roast beef) we always called it "open face" roast beef. Food is supposed to be convenient, not a hassle.

Came from Slidell to try this gem! Very spacious and close to the lake. Plenty of outdoor seating…read moreand service was super friendly and attentive. She helped with our decision making and helped us tailor our choices. We ordered wings a burger a taco plate and drinks. The fries were good but got cold quickly which is expected with shoestring fries. The burger was delicious and seasoned perfectly the shrimp tacos were flavorful and packed with shrimp and the wings were good. I can't wait to try them again!

We came in about 1.5 hours before closing and there wasn't anyone else dining. Which meant we got…read moreour food in no time. The young woman in the FOH was so kind and helpful. This is such a laid back casual place to grab a bite to eat and the location is awesome. Both the regular and sweet potato fries were so darn good. I really enjoyed the shrimp taco but the catfish taco left a lot of be desired. The clucker sammy was pretty bland but the portion was great. We would absolutely return just to grab a few drinks eat a bunch of fries and enjoy whatever game is on.

This is an amazing place the food was so good ! I will be back ! Everything was great !read more

Lee's is on the downswing again. Food is mediocre. Service is great mostly. Same dirty floors and…read moreflies on the windowsills. I am moving my personal rating from 5 to 3 stars. Up on price, down on quality on some dishes. If you bring up a problem to the manager (not being a Karen) she made it like I was the problem instead of the food. I quit going here again until I hear that things improve.