This place is a gem. I had the grilled chicken sandwich for lunch and it not only was delicious but the portion size was so generous. It was wonderful! The menu size is impressive and all made from scratch. The banana cake was so good I swear I saw heaven on the first bite. Key lime pie? Wonderful. Great service too. Support this spot over a chain any day. read more

The patio at this place is definitely a great highlight. Its perfectly lit and offers some cover while enjoying outside. Our waitress was very friendly and helpful with the menu. The menu was a mixture of regular down home cooking with some classic touches. The duck fat and garlic parmesan fries were fantastic. My chicken sandwich was huge and delicious. Our waitress recommended adding the pimento cheese and it did not disappoint. Will be back to try some other items. read more

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Was recommended by antique store owner across the street. Didn't even know it existed. Wow, what a gem! It's much bigger than looks on outside and has a pretty outdoor patio. The menu is very extensive. We were told to get the pimento cheese appetizer which comes with crostini, olives, and pickles. Fantastic. I had oyster salad with blue cheese vinaigrette. Oyster BLT. Grilled pimento cheese sandwich. All gigantic portions. Excellent service. Happy hour 20% off! read more

The Kitchen Table Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Arabi, Louisiana

Excellent food. Never disappoints. Friendly, timely service in a cool setting. Great value on top.

Stopped in for breakfast and sat at the bar great service, quick and kind, and amazing food, fast, hott, and delicious!!! Cute inside and outside for seating. read more

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This is a very cool spot for the sheer ambiance of their back patio alone where they also host live music a couple of nights each week. They make a lot of good food here and the ambiance is more akin to a diner style environment but kicked up a bit. The service is usually friendly although a few of the servers like to sometimes give you a little dose of playful smartass to play with your brain and keep your attention. They do some creative food and some of the expected basics so you get a good mix of surprises and your old favorites here. The live music times are really something to add to your schedule especially if it during a cooler time of year. Overall this is a great spot for good times, good food and good people! read more

Service is good. It's cafe ish, clean, and spacious. Menu has a good bit. Food is decent, prices are decent... I've returned a few times to try new things and to support a local business. That sums it up! read more

Food is great with very large portions and the prices are reasonable. Service was great. You will not leave hungry!!! read more

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One of the best omelette I hava had in in while very fluffy. Grit were good also. Pancake was average.

They were out of a lot of the options and the served burnt vegetables to my DIL. The seared scallops were fabulous and the eggplant Parmesan was very good. read more

We had the grilled pimento cheese sandwich and duck gumbo (soup of the day). The pimento cheese was so delicious and I don't normally buy pimento cheese but this has my enthusiastic recommendation. The gumbo had a rich roux and plenty of tender duck meat! So good! The service was great. The walls were filled with fun New Orleans decorations! We will be back. Plus they are just starting breakfast and a Sunday brunch. We'll be back for that, too! read more

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Service was excellent and the food was delicious. Would definitely recommend this restaurant.

Oh wow! They have a small menu, but I promise that you will not have an issue picking something that will taste amazing! Their satsuma margaritas are a must try and their daily specials are amazing! I had the kale quinoa sweet potato cakes special and they were absolutely amazing! They should think about putting them in their menu. It wasn't super filling and tasted fantastic. read more

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If you are in the area, you must stop here! The Palmetto grilled cheese and duck gumbo was the best meal I had all week in NOLA! The bread was toasted to perfection and was crunchy but soft and buttery. The palmetto cheese had just a bit of spice and was pure bliss. The duck in the gumbo was so tender and delicious! I was truly impressed with the service also. Such a wonderful small family owned business! I hope to come back because this food was so epic, I will be craving it for years to come! read more

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Happy Hour wine overlapping with Live Music! And the Caesar salad has the real McCoy dressing!!

Great vibe and very close to Jackson Barracks the outside seating it great with the possibility of music. The server was very helpful with the selection of food and drinks. read more

The Kitchen Table Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Arabi, Louisiana

Note: This experience and subsequent review occurred during the 2020 coronavirus pandemic. As part of the 2020 coronavirus shut down I am trying to support my local businesses. I do not have a large budget though, so I limit my spending to one fairly cheap meal per week. One of the ways I pick where to spend my money is if they are giving back to the community in some way. I saw on Facebook that The Kitchen Table was providing meals to front line medical workers, so I decided to give them a shot. They are active on Facebook and post regular updates, which makes things easier in these times. They were advertising quarts and pints of soup to-go, so I opted for a quart of sweet potato and andouille soup. I ordered and paid over the phone and they brought it out to my car (some people were still going inside for pickup). Yes, these was a bit of a delay in the delivery to my car, but considering the chaos of the times it is understandable. The soup itself was delicious: creamy, with a nice balance of sweet, savory, and spicy. I ended up getting three meals out of the quart and felt my $12 were well spent. I look forward to getting to sit down in their restaurant once all this is over, and being able to write a better review of their establishment. read more

The Kitchen Table Cafe - Sweet Potato and Andouille soup (in my own bowl at home). - Cafes Near Me - Arabi, Louisiana

I was working in Arabi for the week and was looking for something local to try. Through yelp + instagram I found Kitchen Table cafe. I did not know what to expect but when i got the food it was so amazing that i've been back several times I first tried the lentil soup, which was good; the grilled cheese which was amazing; the salad which was also great; and the grilled eggplant stew which was more like a curry served with rice - but still good Overall, great food with excellent flavor and good service read more

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I might go more often, however- The he parking situation is not good, Has Handcapped Parking, Access ability is very poor. The food has changed- Promise to keep some of the same, I have accurately seen a difference, Will continue to do some take out, But parking remains a problem. I read more

Great food. Great fries. The only issue is with the kale salads. Gotta massage the raw kale, else it stays fibrous.

Great Lunch/Dinner spot. I had the blackened grouper. The fish was top notch along with the roasted cauliflower soup and the fried Brussels with the citrus glaze were some of the best I ever had... read more

I had the opportunity to dine at The Kitchen Table Cafe on 17 May 23 and buddy, what a great decision. Business was slow in the early evening, but service was fast. The wait staff was very professional and provided excellent customer service. I ordered the KTC Burger with fries and well, it was mouth watering. The burger was cooked to perfection and everything on it was fresh. Their fries were perfectly seasoned also. I highly recommend you try this Angus burger. Now, I dined outside and I loved the ambiance. It's perfect for outdoor dining with live music. They have a small stage for a performer but there was not one there when I visited. I am confident this establishment is a perfect place to visit on the weekend. read more

The Kitchen Table Cafe - KTC Burger and Fries - Cafes Near Me - Arabi, Louisiana

I've always admired this eatery from afar but never had the opportunity try it. Don't be fooled by the camouflaged storefront appearance as it's appeal lies within. I came during lunch and the place was as still as can be! I was concerned but that subsided as I was greeted by a polite bartender who took my order quickly. I enjoyed a watermelon mojito made with love that left me with an oh so slight buzz! I ordered the hunter gatherer salad that was made to perfection with very fresh ingredients. Although it was a little pricey, for good atmosphere and fresh food it was definitely worth it! read more

Food was awesome and the music was superb. The Crusty Jugglers was the name of the band. Great jazz. They should play there more often!

Visiting from Michigan and oh my god this place has the best burger hands down! The flavor is immaculate and is indescribable. My family and I enjoyed our lunch out! The service was excellent and the food was out quick! Thank you so much! read more

If you're looking for a restaurant to be condescending and take no accountability for poisoning their customers this is the restaurant for you !! l fasted for 2 days and came to lunch her with a friend yesterday. I was sick all night and today. I messaged the owners and they brushed us off. Then took 0 accountability and gave a fluff piece response. After we were just trying to warn them so others didn't have the same issue so do yourself a favor save yourself from food poisoning and go somewhere else. read more

The Kitchen Table is not what it used to be....once it was a favorite with excellent food, but is not anymore. After the change in ownership, we gave it a good try-- and found the oysters tough, the salads completely tasteless (though the chicken breast was well cooked, it too was unseasoned), and the barbecue shrimp is really a soup with whole shrimp in it. Really disappointing. Hopefully, a talented chef will come onboard-- and their former reputation can be maintained. read more

I avoided this place for what feels like the longest time since it replaced what I felt like was the best restaurant in St Bernard Parish, Old Arabi Eats. I frequented Old Arabi Eats at least 5-6 times per year and always had a great meal. In the past 2 weeks, I have been to The Kitchen Table twice and both times have been fantastic. We stopped in for lunch one Saturday afternoon and sat in their outdoor area where we were all alone. That always leaves me a little nervous but as soon as the food was brought to the table, my worries were gone! I had the Ropa Vieja which was a special that day. It's a Cuban dish of flank steak(think pot roast though), olives, capers, peppers and tomatoes served with rice and black beans plus plantains. The flavors were phenomenal. This made me and the lady friend want to try the place out for dinner. Fast forward 2 weeks and we are back. I again got the special which was a Cornish hen with roasted veggies, and whipped potatoes. The veggies consisted of Brussel sprouts, broccoli, and carrots. Everything was delicious! The ladyfriend got a shrimp pasta dish that she said was very good. I also had a couple of cocktails off of their menu. I can't remember the name of the drink but it was basically an Old Fashoined with orange bitters. We finished off the meal by splitting a banana bread pudding with chocolate sauce. Sooooo good! The Kitchen Table has sammichs, salads and daily specials for lunch and for dinner they have 5-6 entrees, 4-5 salads and a few daily specials. Pay close attention to their specials as they have some very interesting dishes. Food is delicious and the prices are low enough to make me a regular! read more

This is an adorable little restaurant in Old Arabi. I stumbled upon quite possibly the best restaurant in the parish. As I walked in, I knew I was going to like this place. Cool vibe, terrazzo floors, just authentic & not generic which was refreshing. Our waiter was amazing. He definitely had the gift of timing. Didn't hover, but things naturally seemed to appear before I needed to ask for them. The food was excellent. I'm a sucker for Pesto pasta & they definitely know how to make it fresh. We gorged a bit. It was supposed to be a light meal but we were having such a good time we stayed for dessert too. I genuinely walked away happy & wanting to come back. There's just nothing else quite like this place in arabi/Chalmette with the friendly staff, food, & atmosphere read more

Nice atmosphere, had a band in the evening. Food pretty good, service pretty bad. Given our food and no one returned- ever! I needed to get up and ask for the bill after waiting a while after done eating. read more

I gave it a one star because of the chef, I ordered the Ropa Vieja and since it is a special the details of it are not a physical menu so the order was told to me out server who was very kind, shout out to Jennifer! My main complaint is I was unaware that the plantains that come with the dish are tossed in cinnamon. The cinnamon paired with the sauce was off putting and, when I asked if it could be remade I was told no that the chef makes exactly 3 per order as is no remakes. The guest should have the opportunity to make changes, especially when they were not notified or told. I will not be returning to this establishment. When it comes to the food was mediocre and the pricing for my specific dish is over priced for the simple ingredients that comes in it. I wouldn't recommend. Lastly, if you ask for a to go box you will have to pay for it. read more

We decided to try it since they have new owners and maybe we tried it out to early. The restaurant seemed to look the same but I found the food and waitstaff was not at all what it use to be. Many waitstaff behind the counter just watching. Our waitress wanted our order as soon as we sat down, a huge fan was at the front door that could blow you away. We had the fried Brussel sprouts as an app, it was okay. I had the salmon special and the salmon was covered with a thick layer of what I think was creole mustard and served with some veggies. My partner had the pork chop special. He said it was very good but the waitress never asked how he wanted it cooked. Good thing he likes medium rare. I hope this restaurant finds its way and works out their issues. read more

Absolutely love this neighborhood joint. They have a rotating menu of specials that is outstanding, delicious vegetarian options, and some great staples. My recommendations are to try the burger with pimento cheese, and if they have the banana cake it's a must order! read more

Everything was amazing! I ate there three times in the course of 4 days! Great food and great service!!

My "go to" place in the Parish. Food consistently good and seasoned perfectly. Always friendly service. Love sitting outside during live music evenings. Their specialty cocktails are delicious! read more

It took over 30 minutes for our food to arrive. Meanwhile, my water was refilled without ice. My soup appetizer did not come until after my salad had arrived. The soup was bland, and the $12 salad was small. We had a table of six, so they automatically added 20% gratuity. Another table was seated, ordered, ate, and left before our food had even arrived. Update: Just had lunch delivered from The Kitchen Table because it's raining cats and dogs. I ordered a Caesar salad. The dressing tastes like mayonnaise. Looks like mayonnaise, too. It should also be mentioned that there was a ketchup packet sitting on top of the salad when I opened the box. I went to this place several years ago with coworkers, and I ordered soup. My item came dead last, 20 minutes after everyone else had received their meals, and those meals took an extra long time to arrive. Soup. Serving it requires a ladle and a bowl. 20. Minutes. After. So, since this was delivery, I would be skipping dealing with the wait staff. Never again. Never again. Do not go to The Kitchen Table. Do not get delivery from there. Do not get it to go. Definitely do not dine in. The Kitchen Table = NO. read more

The Kitchen Table Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Arabi, Louisiana

A jem of a an establishment. Staff was nice. Surprisingly a small craft restaurant with a mixologist down in Arabi. read more

The Kitchen Table Cafe - Oyster Salad was loaded and fulfilling. Look out for daily specials. The live band on Friday was an added treat. - Cafes Near Me - Arabi, Louisiana

This place is a hidden gem In Arabi. The wait staff is very attentive and friendly. The food and drinks are absolutely wonderful! Kitchen table cafe has by far the best drinks in St. Bernard parish. The reason I say this is because they actually know how to make real cocktails not just the sugary watered down stuff every other restaurant offers. Their food is very delicious and always on point! They often have live music and when the weather is nice outside seating. Over all I give kitchen table cafe a 10/10 read more

Anything I order is always delicious. Tonight I tried the Shrimp Fra Diavolo. It was great. Outdoor seating is nice.

I've been here a handful of times. The food is REALLY good. Sometimes the wait is quite a bit, as it seems that the output from the kitchen is rather slow. My only complaint, and the reason that I didn't give 4 or 5 stars, is that the service is atrocious!! Might I suggest getting pick-up so you wont have to deal with the service. This place also as great entertainment. read more