Not only is this a pet friendly gem- complete with a Pup menu (see photos!) but the food and…read moreservice was excellent. I had the hot honey, chicken and egg biscuit, which was tasty! My over easy egg was cooked to perfection. The chicken was crunchy but not dry and the biscuit was fluffy not dense. The hash brown casserole was very cheesy! Patriot (doggy companion) enjoyed his "Belly Rub Scramble" Seating both outdoors and indoors looked adequate and there is a full bar.

I ordered the Classic Eggs Benedict, Cheese Grits, and a cappuccino…read more - Cheese Grits were great! - The Eggs Benedict, not so great, Eggs whites were only half cooked and half still clear. - Cappuccino was not hot. I notified the GM and waitress and they apologized but did not offer to correct but did not offer to fix. Being hungry and in hurry for an appointment I had eaten over half so that may have been why they didn't offer. I can eat raw eggs. However I do prefer the whites fully cooked! I would send back nexat time My companion ordered: She said both were great! The do offer Military Discount with a ID. Place is clean and the decor is nice. Service was good.

Had a good lunch here. The owners are Honduran. We ordered the 3 taco…read more(1 of each- chicken, steak, pork). Chicken quesadilla, and chicken fajitas - that came with a delicious fresh side of guacamole. It's very nice and clean. The chicken quesadilla is bulky and very filling.

Acao Café is such a great little spot for Latin American food, especially Honduran dishes. It…read morereally feels like a family-run place, and the people there couldn't be nicer. I've met who I believe are the mom, her husband, and their kids, and they're all so welcoming. The kids seem to help out a lot and they're very knowledgeable, polite, and professional which makes the experience even better. The food has been really good every time. I've tried their breakfast, pupusas, and empanadas, and I enjoyed all of it. One time the owner even gave me a concha to try without me asking, which I thought was such a kind gesture. The prices are very reasonable and the whole café has a warm, friendly vibe that makes you want to stay and come back again. Overall, it's a hidden gem in Mandeville with great food, fair prices, and a wonderful family atmosphere. I'm definitely planning on trying more of the menu soon

Had the BEST experience at Liz's Where Y'at Diner!! The atmosphere, food, and drinks are absolutely…read moretop tier. It truly feels like you just walked off the beach and straight into a laid-back island restaurant. The food? Unreal. So good I completely forgot to snap a pic of the shrimp and grits--they were THAT good. And the biscuit... wow. It tasted like something your great-grandmother would've had sitting on the table all day, warm and perfect. Coffee was spot on too (especially with a splash of Bailey's ), and the spuds were seriously mouthwatering. Add in the great music and chill vibe, and it's just a cool little spot you'll want to keep coming back to. Highly recommend!!

We've been meaning to try breakfast/lunch at Liz's Where Y'at Diner in Mandeville for awhile, but…read morejust got around to it. Liz's exterior appears a little downtrodden and parking a bit limited, but inside is welcoming with a bright and shiny Louisiana ambiance. We had excellent service and Liz herself dropped by and welcomed us. We ordered a variety of specialties, with me enjoying an egg scrambler with all the trimmings, my wife having a sumptuous roast beef po'boy and my son having a burger and fries. All were very good and our iced tea glasses were never allowed to be empty. We were seated immediately, but business is brisk and you may need to be prepared to wait at peak times. We look forward to returning!

My wife and I live in Kenner and have been enjoying lunch once a month for many years with another…read morecouple who live on the North Shore. We have our favorites on both sides of the lake, but I recently read some great reviews somewhere online about Crazy Pig Southern Kitchen with locations in both Mandeville and Covington. After speaking with our friends we decided to dine at the Covington location of Crazy Pig Southern Kitchen. Inside the entrance, the restaurant posts their policy that you will not be seated at a table until all parties have arrived, which is understandable considering the huge amount of business they have. My wife and I arrived before our friends who were running a little late. The Hostess, Jill, asked me how many in our party and I told her four, but the other couple was running late and would be arriving in about 20 minutes. We took a seat in the empty waiting area inside the entrance. The restaurant appeared to have only one or two empty tables available inside when I arrived on a beautiful day. Five to ten minutes later the waiting area was full (approx. ten people). The restaurant was extremely noisy with all their customers enjoying their meals and conversing with friends/family. I noticed that there were approximately ten tables located in front of the restaurant in a beautiful covered patio, so I asked Jill if we could have a table outside once our friends arrived in about five more minutes because one of them was somewhat physically handicapped. There was only one empty table in the patio at the time. Jill explained that since she had a reservation in the patio for a party of eight that would be arriving soon, so she had been holding it for another available outside table to put together to accommodate this party. However, she said she would gladly give us the table. By this time, the waiting room was full of people and overflowing outside the entrance. I had given my seat to a lady and stepped outside to wait for my friends, who I noticed had arrived and parking their car. I told Jill and she seated us at the table in the patio. The four of us ordered different things on the menu, which were fantastic. Although the restaurant was packed, the waitress AND Jill visited our table several times to ensure we were enjoying our meals. Crazy Pig Southern Kitchens' ambiance, service, menu items (along with portion sizes) and prices were absolutely astounding. We were all very impressed and grateful for a beautiful dining experience. Special thanks to Jill who was abundantly pleasant to deal with. Crazy Pig Southern Kitchen certainly placed Jill in the right position.

I was seated very quickly. The staff were very friendly and checked on me often. It was my first…read moretime so I asked my waitress for recommendations. She highly recommended the Blacken Shrimp and Grits. When my food came out, it was a large plate with plenty of shrimp. The food was amazing. I got my Southern/ Creole craving fulfilled. I'm definitely coming back! I wish they would open longer so I can grab late lunch or early dinner.

My family and I came for breakfast at around 8:30 and we were seated by 8:45!I ordered the special:…read moreFried Shrimp Egg Benedict and it was excellent! We all got our food quickly and enjoyed it! The restaurant was so cute inside and although it was busy, it felt like the perfect community spot! This was my first time, and I will most certainly be back!

I've only been here for breakfast. Very nice place in the heart of Covington. Very good omelets and…read moreservice.

My wife and I had a great breakfast here on the patio on a warm December morning. We were staying…read morein the area and I was drawn in by the cathead biscuits (truly as big as a cat's head). Great service and large portions! I ordered the Abita Star which was enough food for two people. The peppers, onions and mushrooms on top were perfectly sauteed, the egg was just as ordered (over medium) and the ham was salty goodness. My wife had biscuits and gravy w/ an egg on the side - the gravy was a bit lacking in flavor, but it was a solid plate nonetheless. She also had an iced coffee with flavoring that was delicious. I just had plain iced coffee with cream and it was only so so. The biscuit was my favorite part and was great with some jam. I'd recommend breakfast here for anyone passing through. It was a relaxing space and the service was friendly. They are also dog friendly which is always a plus.

They're looking for a good hamburger steak and I finally found one topped with gravy and grilled…read moreonions and the french fries were absolutely amazing. The service was good too.

Food is always great. If you like salads and wear yoga pants then you are already eating here…read more Staff is great and casual. Spent years coloring on the butcher paper with the kids waiting for the food to come.

I didn't have the greatest experience here for my first time. I came here on a Sunday morning…read moreduring Labor Day weekend. We gave ourselves an hour and a half, enough time to eat and get to our next planned and scheduled event that day. So, we weren't in a rush. We get in the quickly moving line to order our food at the counter. I order a salmon bagel and the hubs ordered a meatball ciabatta. We sit down and I noticed it is a very busy place. It is a very large place and I noticed how clean everything was and how efficient all the workers were at getting the food out. One after the other, food was coming out like an assembly line and the food looked good, too. But the assembly line apparently stopped, no orders were coming out, and we waited about 20 or 25 minutes. At least we had our drinks because it is a counter service type establishment. We noticed stacks and stacks of 'to go' orders were being placed in the counter area. After nearly 35 or 40 minutes we get our food. Some guy had ordered a 'football teams' worth amount of food. So, although it was not the restaurant's fault, it was frustrating the timing that our order was f course put in right after the guy that ordered 20 dishes. I get my bagel to try to eat quickly, since now we are in a little bit of a rush. And the bagel couldn't have been more complicated to eat. I just wanted a complete lox bagel but it was a deconstructed bagel where I had to put the thing together. I would have enjoyed the meal a little better had my bagel been properly served, like for example, the way Flour Moon serves their bagels to customers. I don't know if we will be back because I rarely visit the Northshore, this was a special occasion. I guess if I do come back, I would like to try one or two of the desserts from the case. Those looked really good.

Nice little spot in a shopping plaza. Had great reviews on Yelp and was close the gym we just…read morevisited so we thought we'd give it a try. I ordered the Fat Spoon Omelette and my husband ordered the Biscuit and Debris. Omelette was great - filled with meat and cheese. The side potatoes were cut up French fries with zero seasoning. Lol The white toast was delicious- thick Texas toast style slices. My husband was thinking the Biscuits and Debris would be more like chipped beef in a white breakfast gravy, but it was not. It was more like shredded pot roast on top of a dry biscuit with a side of Au Jus. It was not what he wanted but he ate it and it was ok. The side of eggs were cooked perfectly. Probably won't come back just because we live about 45 minutes away. Other than that decent.

Always great service! Be specific when ordering your eggs, ie scrambled soft, not chopped, etc.read more

i got bit but besides that food yummy gotta get breakfast there it is so delicious. i don't mind…read morebeing bit i would go back again just a little itchy.

Let me start by saying that I have NEVER left a bad review before, but I was genuinely shocked by…read morehow my 3-year-old and I were treated during our visit. The most concerning issue was that the waitress brought my child a cup of milk that was clearly spoiled. The milk had large curdled clumps, a watery separation, a thick and slimy texture, and a strong sour smell. I kindly asked her to take it back and did not even request a replacement. Her only response was being visibly annoyed and offended by me asking that. Bear in mind that this came after several other issues with this server. We waited about 10 minutes for silverware, during which time my child ate most of his meal with his hands and my food became cold. During all that time, she was waking past us bringing other people silverware and replenishing their drinks, and engaging in casual chat with customers. Three items we ordered were never brought out, and I had to ask for each one separately and repeatedly. When I asked about the French fries she never brought out, she gave me dismissive response that they were included in our meal, and then visually inspected our plates to confirm they were not there. She then brought out a plate of cold, dry fries and placed it on the table without saying a word. The entire experience felt surreal! If owners are reading this, we visited on Saturday, 1/10/26 and were seated in the booth area. I do want to note that the tall girl at the front desk was incredibly kind, and I truly appreciated her for how sweet she was. Our negative experience was solely related to the girl who served us.

We recently had lunch at Mande's which is my new favorite lunch spot. It's a little pricey for…read morethis diner style restaurant, but so is everywhere on the Northshore. My son got the boudin omelet which looked quite good and he enjoyed it. The most spectacular dish was what my husband ordered which was a special on the board--the soft-shell crab Benedict. Omg, that was amazing. I ordered the crab grilled cheese and I did not have high hopes but this surpassed my expectations. It was so overstuffed with blue crab meat and just a little cheese. It was out of this world! We will be back soon.

Look for the specials boards once you go up the two steps into the foyer and before you enter the…read moremain dining area. The boards are partially obscured by the large multi colored fish. Inside you are greeted with large atrium ceilings maintaining a New Orleans tradition of high ceilings to deal with the hot air. Wood floors and wood tables with matching wood chairs accent this North Shore location along with high hanging planter boxes over the bar. Every window has a stained glass piece of artwork hanging in it. I ordered their Crab Cakes Benedict from the specials board with Home Fries. Grits are available too. The crab cakes on an English Muffin with the eggs on top was super delicious and very filling to get my day started off right. The home fries were thoroughly cooked; nice and soft. Their orange juice offers two choices, regular and fresh squeezed. Service was excellent! I received prompt, courteous and friendly attention throughout my stay from all of the staff. There is extra parking on the side and in the back.