Good parking, great food, fast service! Went for lunch and had beef tips and gravy over rice,…read morepurple hull peas, and lima beans and it came with cake and ice cream for dessert. Outstanding! Added to my Florida trip stop list.

Quick breakfast bite that isn't costly -…read more Visiting family, I stopped by here to grab a quick bite. The space has decent seating, max about 4 per table. The wait staff was kind and attentive. It was fairly busy but the food came out pretty quick. I got PawPaws breakfast (eggs, bacon, potatoes and a biscuit) . The biscuit and potatoes were the best part. Honestly delicious. The eggs were a little wet for my liking. They have 4 pieces of bacon which I appreciate. Overall , a decent breakfast

Fantastic. Loaded biscuit (with gravy) is decadent, Barnyard breakfast with French toast was the…read moreperfect combo for two. Fast and friendly. Super reasonable prices. I would eat here regularly if I lived nearby. Great coffee too!

This is the best place for breakfast in Monroe. The ham sandwiches are also excellent Service was…read moreall I could ask, and very friendly. The atmosphere is old school and welcoming. Try the pies if you get a chance.

Vannahs is an easily overlooked gem in West Monroe, Louisiana…read more One could easily be excused for passing in by, as you glimps a look at the building exterior, but then you would be missing out on ine of the best burger joints Louisiana has to offer. The food here is reasona ly proced but more than that, the burgers are delicious! Perfectly cooked, hearty and flavorful burgers are the stars here, but the sides like the Onion rings hold their own too. If you do not arrive here early during lunch time, you can expect a.wait. The inside seating is not very abundant and it fills up daily quickly. If you enjoy a really good home style burger, you should definitely give Va nahs a try!

Great service, and tasty well seasoned food. Don't let the exterior scare you. You will feel right…read moreat home

If you're looking for an authentic Louisiana lunch spot for trip through Monroe, this is your…read moreplace! Delicious po-boy sandwiches! We had the roast beef and the grilled shrimp. I'd recommend having all the fixings - then - adding on their magic gravy. The lightly toasted French bread could not have been tastier. Maybe the best I've ever had. Light and airy. You only need a half sandwich. Their fries were homemade and flavorful. Again, I recommend gravy on the fries.. their green beans also very good. Service was warm and hospitable. Can't wait to return.

Stopped here for lunch, on our way to Mississippi. Stepping in, it's a small space, gives off small…read morecountry diner feel, very welcoming. Large menu on the wall greets you.. staff were friendly and helpful. They take orders as you enter, give you a receipt and you're free to sit where you like. We ordered a large grilled shrimp salad and a Coney dog. Both came fairly quickly. Our orders were the large number on the top of our receipt, therefore so not throw away your receipt. My warm salad was actually really good. I was expecting cool grilled shrimp but it seems they grill when ordered. Very generous with shrimp. Yum The Coney dog was delicious, warm, saucy and very satisfying.

The location was beautiful, the food was great, and the interior of the restaurant was so…read morebeautifully done that I was sure the overall experience would put the cherry on top. Unfortunately, it did not. My friends and I were visiting Monroe for the LO Sister Women's Conference and were tourists just looking for a nice brunch spot before heading back home. The hosts at the front were incredibly kind, and the other servers we passed were smiling and welcoming, so I was excited for the experience. Unfortunately, our server, Kandi, came across as very rude and unwelcoming from the beginning. Her tone felt aggressive, and she seemed short with all of us while we were ordering. I have a texture issue with poached eggs, so when ordering the Cochon Benedict, I politely explained that I don't like poached eggs and asked if scrambled eggs would be possible instead. I was still very excited about the dish and was open to the substitution. Her response was essentially, "Well, it's supposed to be served that way. That's what makes a Benedict a Benedict, but I guess I'll see if we can do that." As someone who has also worked in the service industry, I completely understand that restaurants have certain ways they prepare and serve their dishes, and I understand that substitutions aren't always possible. What disappointed me was the tone and the lack of warmth in the interaction. There was no need for my request to feel like an inconvenience, especially when I was simply explaining a dietary/texture preference and asking if there was another option. Honestly, after that first interaction, I almost didn't want to order at all because I wondered how the rest of the experience would go. I want to emphasize that the restaurant itself is beautiful, the food was delicious, and the atmosphere has so much potential. My experience with the other staff members was positive, which made the interaction with our server stand out even more. I'm praying for Kandi and genuinely hope she was simply having a rough day. I don't know what she may have been dealing with that day, and I never want to judge someone based on one interaction. However, as a customer visiting from out of town, first impressions matter, and unfortunately, the service took away from what could have been a wonderful overall experience.

Second time here and still delicious…read more We tried to go Friday and the parking was insane, that's probably my only complaint about the entire experience . We started with the upside down chicken Caesar salad with fries. Delicious. Fries could've been hotter but the salad was the star. A meal on its own but i love that red fish so much. So seasoned, beautiful meaty fish, mmm. The service was wonderful and the sweet tea was delicious. I will always come here if I'm in town!

I was very surprised to find that this place attached to a gas station had such good food! I was…read moreheaded out of town and happened to stop here. I ordered a burger that was loaded all the way and I didn't go wrong with that. The burger was made to order. It took no time at all to get me my food. The women there were great also! They welcomed my business and they made sure I was happy with my purchase!

Best hamburgers for a diner. Worth the money !! Crawfish are good too. The girls are always…read moresweet and accommodating. They NEVER mess up our order.

Number ONE in my Book! I would like to say first and foremost, I'm a white. female, retired law…read moreenforcement officer. I visited Big Momma's often before I retired, and occasionally since I retired (trying to not get fat). I am treated with kindness and respect every time I go there. It's a family owned business and they work their tails off! When I go, I always think about getting something other than the fried chicken, but when I go through the line, I start smelling that fried chicken and I see that crispy skin and I mouth just starts watering. They are the best "home cooking" restaurant in Ouachita Parish. It would cost you a fortune to have the same order at Piccadilly. Everything I have had on their menu is delicious. The family/owners always have smile on their faces. I took my brother-in-law from Oregon here when he visited and he talked about it the rest of his life. If you're a local and you haven't been here, GO! If you are visiting the area, you won't find better food in the entire parish if you're looking for home cooking, but be ready for a nap! I just promised my own brother, who has never been there, that I'm taking him ASAP! PS....their dessert are THU BOMB! AND HUGE PORTIONS, one is enough for two people. Their lunch portions are huge as well. I often got an order to go and split it with my mother.

Want to go back to old-fashioned country cooking? This is your spot!!! You will never walk away…read morehungry and not satisfied. Service is top-notch with that ambiance that makes sense you feel at home

Good Lord what a great place!…read more Hubby & I rolled in here needing some strong Cuban coffees to go! Score!!! Walking in, the place looks brand new, totally adorable & smelled so good we decided to hang around & stuff our faces while we were there with whatever they were cooking! Yeah! Lol We got their signature coconut cream seafood soup with the giant crab & the beef tacos, which are suppose to be their most popular dish. YUM! We have not stopped talking about this hidden jewel since we got back home! :)... The seafood soup was 2.die4! Hubby & I ate the whole thing. Then we fought over the tacos! Hand crafted tortillas from their own dough. Succulent tender quality beef seasoned to perfection then topped with super fresh cilantro & avocado. I never eat beef tacos but these? These have stolen my heart :).. They come with a red & green salsa. Warning: The red sauce is very very very HOT. I mean it's VERY SPICY. My whole face was burning for the remaining 5 hours drive home. Use sparingly or prepare yourself for torture lol The Cuban coffee with milk was delightful. Hubby drank them both. Good times ;) We are already planning our next trip back here! We can't wait to return! Highly recommend :)'

Waitress wasn't able to answer any questions about the food. It was very basic interior but clean…read more The portions were large but nothing to write home about. Very similar to Mexican food in Texas. Chocolate cake tasted like chemicals- not fresh. I really wanted to like this place as I really enjoy some good Cuban food but this place was a bit of a disappointment.

Staff was good but FRY YOUR HASHBROWNS they are raw and the floor is sticky. No season. Eggs tasted…read morelike plastic forks... change to something else.... The ambiance was effy

Everything I have ordered has been good and more than plenty to eat…read more Service was great .

A Fellow Texan here! Just had to say this place was on…read morepoint! I've never had a burger that fresh and hot off the grill. And the hash browns? Best I've ever had! The diner was super clean, not too busy, and the service was fast. Mrs. Jess was friendly, sweet, and made the whole experience even better. Great vibes, great food, great people! Thank you West Monroe!

My waitress Kourt was amazing. She made this Minnesotan feel very welcomed to Louisiana…read more The food was exceptional - thanks for a great experience.