Loved it all!! My first time in and I am excited to go back. We went for "Trappy Hour" DE-licious!! The shrimp perfection, the Ceasar Salad exactly how I like it and the Salmon bites OMG and the polenta!! Everyone there was nice and the decor was trendy, beautiful and relaxing. The chef was outstanding!! Thank you Trap Kitchen for the love put into this place!!! read more

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Absolutely OVERATED. Poor Service. I came with a group. Food came out sporadically. The group has finished their meal. I still have not received my order 50 minutes later. Drinks are over priced and limited selection. Good people working here. It appears they are lacking leadership or a service system. read more

Get here early if you want to try the popular stuff! Sad they were sold out of the garlic noodles/pineapple rice bowl but I'll be back to try next time. He recommended the Philly cheesesteak and I think it's one of the bests I've ever had! The guy was busting his ass working so hard, super impressed! Be patient with the long line, it's worth the wait. read more

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Note: this was Trap Kitchen PDX's "Red" truck, which is their seafood truck? Ordered the garlic noodle... $15 + tax + tip seemed a bit steep for what was a pretty forgettable garlic noodle. Bits of green onion and something else were a nice touch, the brown sauce on top was not the usual sauce I associate with garlic noodle but I didn't mind something a little different... so ultimately it was the price that kinda hurt. I realize food isn't cheap these days but by the time I left after tax and tip and credit card fee it was more than $20. Now... $20 for some amazing garlic noodles, I could totally get behind. In fact I have had some delicious garlic noodles up the road from where they were stopped, and some, indeed, amazing garlic noodles a good ways down the road from where they were stopped. But... these were a good bit short of amazing. I will leave it at that. read more

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I got the Catfish and mac n cheese. I wanted to try the garlic noodles with steak but they didn't have any garlic noodles the day I went. The catfish was crispy and homemade ranch was a nice touch. The mac and cheese had a generous amount of cheese but wasn't very creamy. I thought it was a tad dense. The food here is solid but I've had better catfish and mac n cheese numerous of other places in Portland. read more

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We made it to the trap!! @trapkitchenpdx that is! And boy, let me tell you....it did not disappoint!! They had lots of items to choose from that all sounded good! I ended up ordering the shrimp garlic noodles....bomb choice!! The food was made fresh and served piping hot! It took about 20 minutes for my order and I was more than happy to wait for a fresh meal! The flavors were spot on!!! I don't usually order noodles like this, but I'm glad I did! My only criticism is I could've used more garlic!! I love garlic!! I love how they added the spicy and sweet sauces to the top, a little hoisin and a little sirachi really went a long way! It added the perfect kick and flavor! The prices are a bit high, especially for a food truck. The noodles were $20, but felt more like a $16 meal. The next time you see the Trap Truck....stop!!! You won't be disappointed!! PS, I heard the pineapple rice bowl is the next item I must try!! Have you been to the trap yet?!? read more

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"Any fool with a spatula can make a Po Boy, but only a real chef can operate a food truck." The setting was 1991 Los Angeles, California. Living in this area I knew some who were in gangs and I knew some who cooked. You know how it goes. But me and my boy Ricky loved food; see, I didn't really cook, but he was known in the city for fine cuisine. I was more of a soul food kind of cat. Well one day we got caught by some cross-town chefs and we split up. I was on one alley, and Ricky on another. Thats when it happened. I headed to Ricky's alley as soon as I seen the red car. I yelled RICKY!!!!!!! I was too late. When I found him on the ground, his fine dining shirt stained, his face blank. I grabbed him and thats when I saw him. He had been hit in the chest with a CAJUN PO BOY! From that day forward Ricky liked soul food and used salt. Haha! I just want to thank those of you who are still with me after my satire, but "DAMN" food truck with it's South Central, LA origins took me back to the BOYZ N DA HOOD days! On this occasion I ordered the Cajun Fish and Chips and the Cajun Po Boy. Both were extremely flavorful and were nicely seasoned. You could tell that this is a truck that went to great lengths to prepare each item on a made-to-order basis. The fish was of good quality and not fishy with a flaky well seasoned exterior, while the Po Boy had large pieces of cajun shrimp and cajun salmon. The only down side was that they ran out of fries and were going away mac and cheese in it's place. The mac was good could've used a little more seasoning to separate it from the pack (they do serve a loaded style of mac and cheese that can have shrimp or steak and etc, that would probably make up for this). Both items were $15. Needless to say, I will be back! PROS: - Good service - Located right by street - Made fresh - Food - A Tourist Foodie "must" CONS: - Price $$ - Outdoor Seating - Large for a food truck, but limited menu read more

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We finally got to try one of the most talked about food trucks serving SoCal soul food in pdx- with stars such as Amine, CJ McCollum, and Snoop Dogg as fans. Pictured is the TK Rich Boy sandwich, Philly Steak, and the Trap Mac. Overall I loved the TK Rich Boy because it was unique with the combined fried shrimp and salmon and the sauce was bomb. We definitely see and taste the hype and think everyone should try this spot out at least once. read more

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I just want to say that I couldn't wait to try this spot out. I happened to see Trap Kitchen on tv one afternoon and immediately started following them on IG. So you can imagine how happy I was when I saw that they opened up shop in PDX. Yesssssssss. I packed up the fam and we headed out on a Saturday. Their menu is on a rotation and changes daily. Saturday was BBQ day. I had the chicken wings and pork ribs. The boys had hotlinks and ribs. We also grabbed a strawberry lemonade cake but everyone was so full we didn't eat it. But it didn't go to waste. I posted photos of the meals but the potato salad wasn't in the photos. The cost.....is $20. But I knew that going in. So it wasn't a shock. So if you are reading this....know before you go. I wish I would've had a chance to try their gumbo or pineapple bowls but I have to come back on a different day for those. But what we did have was so good!!! Unfortunately for me, I don't eat mac & cheese, baked beans or potato salad, too many carbs so that was all divided by my son and daughter. They absolutely loved the beans which were perfectly sweet and had bits of bacon in it. The guys working were nice and from the looks of it, business was boomin'. My only request is to be able to order the meat ala carte since I can't eat the sides. Maybe you already can but I didn't see that on the menu. It just had the dinner for $20. But aside from that the food was good and I hope they continue to be successful. read more

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The Pineapple Chicken is worth the drive. Friendly service. Also the Martha and Snoop. Sweet and savory read more

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Issa trap! Located in a pretty sketchy area, but that's what Trap Kitchen issabout. Be prepared to bring your cash and use the bathroom beforehand. Comfort food that makes you want to curl up in a blanket and binge watch on Netflix. They're famous for their pineapple bowls ($20 a pop) which consists of a variety of goodies. Really though, it's all for the gram right? I didn't care for it, so I got the shrimp and salmon fried rice. Not one of their most ordered things, but I go for what I like and what I was craving for. Verdict: Fried rice was fresh and an explosion of different flavors put together. Sweet, salty, tangy, smoky. Everything. Plenty of protein and portion was for a big man. 3/5. The flavors could probably dial back a notch and the incorporation of rice and proteins could have been better. What he had, the Big Boy Plate. Fried chicken, shrimp, lobster with side of fries and mac n cheese. Meh. Another 3/5 for me. It was good, but after NOLA, this didn't meet my expectations. Sure, it was good because who doesn't like all the fried sins in one plate? I would encourage more on the batter and portions of the mac n cheese because that was the star. I wouldn't say I loved their food. But I also wouldn't say I hate it. For days when you're missing home and you're depressed because you live in the state with a 80% rate of SAD, you almost just want to come here. Because they also have CAKE. Oreo Red Velvet Cake. And then with free ice cream. ISSA TRAP! :D read more

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I ordered the shrimp x steak w. garlic noodles which were pretty good, but not realizing the seasoning/spice level of it, unfortunately I couldn't finish it all due to health reasons. I had a bit of a wait for the order to be prepared , which is totally fine being as there was only one chef who I presume is the owner. I'd try again it again but maybe something else on the menu that agrees a bit better w.me . read more

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We ordered: Pineapple Bowl TK Rich Girl Fish Basket All ingredients were fresh. The main truck (black & red) had the best food and service. The gentleman was very kind. The crispy breading is fried to perfection. I like seafood and they got it down. The pineapple bowl wasn't my favorite only because I don't like warm pineapple. However, once I put it in the fridge and ate it the next day, it smacked! The juice from the pineapple kept the rice moist so it wasn't hard the next day, it is very rare that you can eat race the next day and have it not be hard. Overall I will definitely be back! Thanks fella! read more

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The food here is great, plain and simple. The pineapple, two-meat meal is hilariously eye-pleasing, and I saw people taking pictures with it. I got the chicken tenders and shrimp with fries. The food, great, sauces, great, presentation, great. Why am I giving the Trap Kitchen only 3 stars? The food here is so expensive that I can't help but expect so much more. More of what? I couldn't tell you, but, even though it was good, I can't help but feel like I'm disappointed for what I paid. read more

This is a truck so be sure to park on the lot next to the location, not the Subway lot. The menu is always interesting in terms of southern favorites and more common sides like the Mac and cheese. I ordered the specialty, the pineapple chicken. It was flavorful if not somewhat difficult to eat. I would prefer to go the pineapple holder and just get more cut up pineapple in the actual dish. Additionally, I ordered a side of mac and cheese that was way too salty to eat. I was kind of sad because the consistency and the cheesiness was perfect but that was just too much salt to ingest. I would definitely come back and try something different considering the diversity of the menu. Service was also fast and the food was hot so no complaints there. read more

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We're caught in a Trap I can't tap out Because I love food too much, baby Why can't you eat What makes you complete Straight outta Portland gourmet So, if Snoop and Martha hook-up And you raise your cup Would you share your Lemon Berry Cake Here we go again Always hustlin' You can see TK Rich Boy dominate We can go on forever With delicious sides, nutritious sides Elvis has left the building Trap Kitchen shines read more

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Upon approaching the trap kitchen window the lady was gazing at us like we didnt belong there. Never said hello ,hi ,screw u or welcome to trap kitchen instead she sat there staring at us while she stuffed her toothless mouth w fries. Finally we said what we wanted to order and still no words from her.....1st of all everything was way too salty catfish and fries included....also ordered philly cheese steak it was salty as well....very pricey for average deep fried food maybe i shouldve ordered the lamb chops or a shrimp and salmon sandwich but after receiving the death stare from the worker i was a little hesitant to order anything..drove a long way to experience this place if i had to rate this place out of 10 it definitely gets a low 2....id avoid the Trash Kitchen all together ..get it together people. read more

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Pretty impressed with this food truck. We came during lunch on a weekday and though it didn't look it, the food truck was pretty slammed: there was a group order to fill, and only one person worked the truck. She told us that she wouldn't be able to start cooking our dishes for about 20 minutes, which was fine because we weren't in a hurry. The estimated timing was spot on, and we got our food about 10-15 after she was available. Everything was really flavorful without being salty; the wings had a nice mix of sweet and savory, and it didn't need hot sauce for flavor (but paired very well with it). My favorite item was the waffle, which tasted like a funnel cake that just so happened to be shaped like a waffle, and it went really well with the baked macaroni. I do wish that the dish came with one more wing, but it was filling nonetheless. My friend really enjoyed the crab and lobster poboy. The price point was fair, so if I'm ever in the area, I'd definitely come back. read more

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Good God. It's all good. But the hot sauce??? You will want to take it home. I did take it home, and it was just a little sample cup. I want a bottle of it. read more

I came to Portland for the weekend and Trap Kitchen was on my to-do list. I saw a video on youtube that they were featured on and I was drawn immediately. Super friendly staff and AWESOME food. I went with the "TK rich boy" with the fried salmon and shrimp. LET ME TELL YOU THAT S*** WAS FIRE! Had me talking about it when I got back home to Texas. (friendly reminder cash only!) read more

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This was the first food truck I've been to in Portland! I had high expectations considering Portland has tons of food trucks and I've heard so many good things. So we ended up going to trap kitchen. It's located in a little lot next to a main road. The man working there was so personable and helpful. He described all the items on the menu, and so I chose their pineapple chicken and shrimp bowl. Let me tell you, it looked STUNNING and SO GOOD. I was so excited to eat it. The rice was cooked nicely, sauces were so tasty and the sriracha added that perfect touch. Only thing was that the chicken was over cooked and dry, so that extra sauce helped with that. It was great because the pineapple itself was super sweet so I dug at that for a while. Downside I've got to say is the price. The pineapple bowl was $20 which is definitely on the pricey side. It was filling but I felt I could eat more after finishing it. I'm definitely glad I had it. But maybe instead you should go for all shrimp instead or try out their burger! read more

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Stopped by the other day and got the Cajun garlic lobster roll. This thing was plump and plentiful. The taste was to be celebrated. It was juicy, had kick and tasted exceptionally fresh. The fries were superlative and surprising! I also had the lemon Oreo cookie cake and that my friends, was dominate! The entire meal was remarkable, in my opinion. https://youtu.be/KHiiKZguBPM read more

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WOW!! Trap kitchen food truck is the place to try! It's best to follow their Instagram trapkitchenpdx they post what their daily specials are because they can vary each day. The address on this yelp is incorrect. The correct address is 8403 NE Fremont st, Portland Oregon. It's a cash only food truck! The food is truly amazing! If you love soul food this is the right place for you! I got the beer battered fish and lemon pepper fries! Absolutely delicious! The pineapple upside down cake was the best pineapple cake I've ever had! read more

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If you're planning on having one of their SIGNATURE Pineapples, I would highly recommend going there early as it is certainly worth it and the line adds up pretty quickly. I've had the chance to eat here twice and have never been disappointed. The guys running the truck are friendly despite the busy times and the food is always phenomenal. So far I have been unable to gravitate away from the Pineapple. Growing up in Asia Pineapple Fried rice is a staple, and seeing this twist is amazing. The dish is sweet and savory. The baked pineapple seeps into the fried rice adding even more flavors; and the beef is perfectly cooked. read more

This is an amazing food cart! The workers here are friendly and personable. They have a great selection of soul food to choose from. They are well known for their pineapple bowl which they fill with the meat of your choice; chicken, shrimp, salmon, steak. Be warned though, it's not unusual that they have a line outside so bring your umbrella if it's raining. They also only accept cash or cash app so make sure to be ready for that! Social distancing rules still apply so make sure you are stepping within the boundaries of the white tape on the ground to keep 6 ft away from others. This is a great spot and I cannot wait to come back! read more

Heard about this amazing food cart called Trap Kitchen from a good friend of mines just yesterday and made a trip to NE 82nd Avenue to see what the hype was about. Immediately we knew we were at very special place. We showed up a few minutes before they opened, but it wasn't long after that a line of people had joined us patiently waiting to place an order. Rumor has it that the Trap Kitchen is known as the leading vendor in NE Portland and I'd like to concur that. The food was amazing, the service was exemplary and their pricing is affordable! The Trap Kitchen offers weekly menu options. I have included the updated menu for this week. They're known for their Pineapple Bowl which they cut in half (long ways), gut out and fill with rice, pineapple pieces, drizzled with a sweet and tangy teriyaki sauce and your choice of meat; chicken, shrimp, salmon, steak. Also ordered the Catfish Sandwich; simple and delicious. The home style fries, which come with the order of any sandwich or burger, were golden and light and the side of lobster was fried to perfection. Be warned though, food this good can't be rushed, seating is closed temporarily and they only accept cash or cash app so make sure to be ready for that! Social distancing rules still apply so be respectful. This is a great spot and we cannot wait to return! read more

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Favorite dish: Chicken sandwich, just kinda eh Service: Great Dining experience: Room for standing outside Would I come back? Nope read more

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Ordered the pineapple bowl with shrimp, beef and chicken ...IT EXCEEDED MY EXPECTATIONS!! My partner and I literally devoured it in the parking lot. SO GOOD! Definitely will be coming back to try other stuff on their menu ! Heads up ! You do need either cash or cash app !!!! read more

This place was soooo good! About a 20 minute drive from where I live and totally worth it. My family in all got the cheddar bacon burger, the catfish, and the chicken with blueberry waffles (Martha and Snoop). Everything was so good my family is still talking about it the next day! The burger was a really hearty burger and my really picky mom loved it. My family from out of town loved the catfish so much they are considering going again before they leave! The only reason I'm not giving it the full 5 starts is because the chicken with my chicken and waffles as a little dry, but that bite with the chicken, waffle, and their syrup is incredible. I strongly recommend, and I plan on going back to try more of their menu! They are cash and cashapp only so make sure you're prepared! read more

Trap Kitchen PDX - Marth & Snoop is a perfect twist to a classic chicken and waffles! Blueberry waffles with fried chicken strips. - Barbeque Near Me

Maaaaan, I'm from the south, and I'm telling you I recently discovered this place and I will be back soon, look out for me HERE! I've been searching for pictures of the Pineapple Bowl I had the other day but I cant find them, sigh. But y'all this fried rice with chicken and shrimp is still smacking in my mind. read more

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-Catfish Sandwich: 10/10 [So freshhhhh; I HATE pickles & I still ate that sauce up!] -Fries: 10++/10 !!! [Lemon pepper type seasoning, I could not get enough & I wish I ordered more] That is all I tried for my first time but I will defiantly be back. Customer service was cool, chill and I loved the vibe there! read more

Been looking at TK IG for a minute and drool over their food posts! I am so glad I finally drove down and tried- SO GOOD. Chef was so sweet and really made me feel welcomed. I tried the TK Rich Boy and Holy. Meow. Deep fried shrimp and deep fried salmon sandwich with a yummy chipotle (?) sauce/ also came with lemon pepper fries. I got the upside down pineapple cake and such a great summer treat! This is a food truck and while it wasn't busy for Wednesday afternoon, It probably be crowded on Saturday. Tuesday-Saturday, hours start at noon- check out their IG for their daily menu. read more

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Let me first start off saying do not let these random comments about long waits or them running out of food discourage you from trying the Trap Kitchen. It's a food truck let's get real. If you're upset they run out of food get there earlier. If you're upset about the wait get there earlier. If you had to wait at a restaurant would you be upset? I doubt it! Let them cook you some food and get that HANGRY feeling pushed to the side. The price I can't complain about because again different food trucks have different prices. I paid a little over 20 for the salmon but I appreciate food and don't mind paying for a well cooked meal. I have paid much more for a mediocre meal at a restaurant. If you are concerned about the budget, give yourself an afternoon to splurge on the Trap Kitchen I promise it will be worth it. Now let's talk about the food. I was headed to the airport and was determined to try out the Trap Kitchen. I got there and realized they only take cash. Make sure you have cash. Once I was able to pay I ordered the blackened salmon. Honestly I wasn't sure what I was expecting when I ordered the salmon, but I thought what the hell give it a try. Well let me say I was pleasantly surprised to open the box and see perfectly cooked salmon, shrimp, broccoli, bean sprouts, sautéed mushrooms and onions, and scallions over garlic noodles. The salmon and shrimp were cooked to perfection with the right amount of seasoning and spice. The broccoli was crunchy with a delicious sautéed char. If I could give these guys 10 stars I would. The entire trip I kept saying I have to make it to the Trap Kitchen and I am so glad I did. Portland support these guys they deserve it. To the owners of the Trap Kitchen if you ever need a new place to set up shop please come to Nashville. We love food and have a soft spot for food trucks. Thanks again for making sure I got on the plane today with the best food I had while visiting Portland! read more

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My first time here - I had the Philly Cheesesteak with everything .Highly recommend. Owner was mad friendly! Definitely will go back!! read more

Cash only! Great comfort food in a super casual atmosphere. Sit, chill, and stuff yourself with generous portions of bomb food. Our shrimp and lobster were well seasoned and perfectly cooked. Even better than the food, the owners/staff are super friendly and will explain anything on the menu to you. This place is pricey for a Portland cart, but considering the portions and quality it's worth it. read more

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I've tried trap kitchen twice now, each time vowing to try something different. First run I had their chicken bacon ranch sandwich and it was good, chicken was crispy outside and juicy on the inside, grabbed the lemon Oreo cake as dessert to go. Second run I saw their Instagram post about their chicken and seafood plate for 25$ which included: Mac and cheese, lobster tail, breaded shrimp, chicken tenders fried, and lemon pepper fries. I opted to add the lemon garlic brocolli ($5 option) It was made to order I was the first customer there when they opened, owner/chef was very friendly and started right away. The three sauces they provided gave a different flavor profile for each item I had. Tangy hot buffalo style sauce which was good with chicken and the Carolina mustard bbq sauce. The garlic citrus sauce was perfect for the lobster tail to dip in. Overall price is on the more expensive side for what you pay for , but the quality is good. I wished there was more of a serving of broccoli for the amount I paid, it was about 6 florets. I'm impressed with their lemon pepper fries, nice flavor and always crispy. Didn't get dessert this time sadly. Will be back to try the hyped pineapple bowl and rich girl po boy read more

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Where do I begin? To quote Polo G " don't believe the hype" I might as well of used Mr. Grant to start a fire, or give it away. That's how bad my experience was trying out the trap kitchen. We order the $40 basket and the $15 chicken and shrimp. Fries weren't the reason we came here, but we did get them with our meal. They were undercooked pale, and just plain nasty. The batter used fir the seafood was a salt lick that was fried. I think I am still retaining water 2 days later from all that salt. I couldn't tell you if there were any other seasonings there or not. The chicken thankfully wasn't salty, it was just dry and flavorless. For some reason they didn't have any lobster Mac& cheese available that day. From what we were told it hadn't been available for a few days now. If your well known for something, maybe you should focus on keeping that in stock. There is a nice group of people that talk about where to take people when in town. MNy times it's either Kee's Fully Loaded or the trap. STOP the discussion Kee's wins for the flavor and quality, and most notably the quantity. For $55.00 I could have had 4-5 meals at Kee's, at the trap it was barely a meal. Even if I had eaten it all and thrown it away. read more

Went there once and wasn't really impressed, so I went a second time and now I'm convinced it's just nasty. They used so much sauce in the teriyaki noodles that the pasta was swimming in the bowl. The teriyaki sauce also has a very odd flavor, not sure what's going on with that. Today I got a pineapple bowl and macaroni and bowl were 2 on a scale of 10. $10 for unbaked macaroni should be a crime. And literally two scoops of rice on a half hallowed pineapple. Yeah.......no. read more

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Originally gave two stars because of the spoiled dessert I got. I wanted to update my review because it received a timely and professional response. Not only that, but I really would love to visit this place again as the sandwiches are very delicious. read more

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Had the catfish sandwich, Cajun wings and deserts all great! We will definitely be back to try some other items!m off the menu. read more

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