Holy moly! Talk about a hotspot for comfort food! I've never tried this Yats location in Columbus so I'm not sure if they all do this, but I really enjoyed that I could truly create my own personalized lunch. I went with the red beans and sausage on white rice today. My boyfriend went with chorizo and chicken on white rice. Such huge portions!! I feel like I'll be able to get at least 4 meals out of my one lunch serving. The flavor in these dishes will knock your socks off! You can tell that these are prepared with care and time. The spices really work together to bring the taste of New Orleans to Columbus, Indiana. There was one hostess working the register and getting food to customers who was completely lovely. We enjoyed her friendly demeanor and patience when we asked how the menu worked. Plentiful seating available. Complimentary street parking if you can find it. Music playing and decor that give a nod to the blues. Cute crystal chandeliers throughout give this place a warm and inviting break on a workday. We'll definitely be back soon! I have to try the gumbo next! read more

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Giving four stars because it is 100% earned ,food is always delicious. Service could use some work .

Sadly, our local Yat's closed so while on a road trip home, we were so happy to find this place! Easy to find in a cute downtown area with a parking garage right across the street. The first hour is free! It was clean and airy with a lovely patio right outside. We were greeted when we walked in and enjoyed our time visiting there. My husbands fav is Red Beans with Sausage. My go to is the Drunkin Chicken or their Chipotle Alexio. Both delicious! We've already made plans to come back to the cute town of Columbus and explore more while enjoying Yats! read more

Yats - Drunken Chicken Chipotle Alexio RED BEANS WITH SMOKED SAUSAGE Extra Cajun Bread - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Columbus, Indiana

The chili cheese etouffee is fantastic and service is very friendly and patient. I highly recommend the Cajun toast.

Great food, not busy, Gave for those of us that are new sample taste to figure out what they have. Pretty good services overall read more

Yats - Chipotle Alexio - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Columbus, Indiana

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I asked multiple times if it had tomatoes. I order no tomatoes and brown rice..... the gm who waited on me wouldn't give me any number. No reimbursement whatsoever!!! I went back in around 8:30 since my husband loves it and he wanted it for dinner and they had no rice and they couldn't find my receipt from earlier!!! read more

Yats - White Chili with Chicken.... - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Columbus, Indiana

Atmosphere was bland at best. Our food was served "take out style" plastic sporks, styrofoam cups and food served in styrofoam boxes. Won't be back. read more

Like Cajun ? Like Creole? Then this is the place! Very clean, very friendly and a decent selection of dishes (and combinations) to choose from. I got the Chili Cheese Etoufee with crawfish. Served over rice with a side of oil-seasoned bread. Awesome! I'll have to go again and try something else. Stay tuned...! read more

Yats - Chili Cheese Etoufee.... - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Columbus, Indiana

First visit to Yatz. We love Cajun food. Service- the man working today did not greet us when we walked in. This was our first visit. The restaurant is a little darker the the street. It took us a second to see the "order here". So we went up to order. He glared at us so we ordered. As one of us ordered he started picking his teeth with his fingers. We should have went back out the door. He rudely ask us to repeat our order. After we got our food he stood in front of the mirror picking his teeth. I didn't feel like he wanted out business. Food- The food was okay. The unsweet tea terrible almost like it was several days old. Service-The service sucked. The man was rude. Teeth picking. Ambiance- Dim lighting, sticky tables. A good scrub would help. I think I will skip Yatz in Columbus next time I want Cajun. read more

Yats never disappoints. I am a Columbus local and work downtown, so I find myself at Yats for lunch all the time. Unless it is a Friday, you can get in and sit down with your food within five minutes. Nice outdoor seating. The menu is limited to about 10 items including two or three vegan dishes. Cool vibe to the place with eclectic choices of music, cheerful cashier/bartender, and extremely efficient kitchen outflow. Nice alcohol selection as well in the evenings but there is some pretty tough competition downtown in the evenings. I will keep going back to Yats again and again. You should too. read more

Fun atmosphere with a great vibe. Food is plentiful and very flavorful. Can't go wrong with anything on the menu.

Wonderful food but the older man that works there is always in a bad mood. Maybe the attitude is apart of the vibe. Food is worth the man definitely! read more

I love coming to Yats. It's written on the glass door, so when you leave, it reminds you to 'stay'. The food is great, and comes out super fast. There are a good number of options that you can put on rice. The buttered Cajun toast they give you with the meal is delicious, recommend to get extra. Food can be mild to really spicy be sure to ask if you're sensitive to it. read more

I just absolutely love everything about Yats. The friendly atmosphere, helpful staff, and not to mention THE FOOD! I have ordered everything they have had to offer over the past 6 years or so, and I must say, I never had a bad dish. However, my heart belongs to the Spinach and Mushroom Étouffée. Such a great mix of flavors along with a dash of the Cajun Power hot sauce atop the delicious, crusty bread and you've got yourself the perfect bite! As with all other Yats locations, Columbus did not disappoint. I will be a lifelong Yats customer. read more

Excellent food! Always fresh and good sized portions. I appreciate the quickness for to go orders! Unique NOLA vibes inside the restaurant.

I love Yats! I'm here quite often and almost always get the chili cheese etouffee with crawfish. It's so rich and delicious that it warms the soul when you're having a bad day. Always wipe the plate clean with the last of the bread. Mmmm. The curry chicken etouffee is quite good and it doesn't scream curry to me it's just chicken and mushroom etouffee. I've tried nearly everything on the menu and it's all good - just find what you like. If you're new to Yats I recommend the 1/2 and 1/2 plate - try whatever sounds good. If you're nervous about this unfamiliar food get 1/2 red beans and rice and 1/2 chili cheese etouffee as an introduction and you can branch out from there or settle in for your favorite. Diet Mountain Dew is a bonus. Nice atmosphere and friendly people run the place, so it's always a pleasure. read more

I will always love Yats! Whenever I am not in Indiana, I'm sad because I miss this place. There is no food like it. The Chili Cheese Etouffe is out of this world! And the atmosphere takes me back to New Orleans. A true Cajun dream. read more

After a poor experience with the Yats location in Indy I found it funny to come across another located in Columbus. This time I had good service and the Chili Cheese Etouffee with crawfish was a sure winner. Great taste and the seasonings were enough to make you crave more. This is a casual setting and the food comes out quickly. read more

Yats is a great, quick cajun option when you're short on time or money. Heck, it's the only Cajun option within 50 or so miles, so eat here even if your wallet is overflowing and you have all the time in the world. The daily selections can change a bit, but my favorite is the Macques-Choux and the B&B, both of which are slightly sweet and spicy, and contain a fair amount of corn. The Gumbo is nice as well. The bread is addictively dangerous...you can order extra if you are so inclined. Yats is also is a great place to come for live music for Second Saturdays, when the second Saturday of each month from 7pm-10pm they have an open mic night and various local people come out to play. It's great to watch people who have normal day jobs break out and sing. There's some serious talent around here, and it's always a good time. read more

Yats - Gumbo! Gumbo! Gumbo! - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Columbus, Indiana

Pretty awesome! Had the chilli cheese etoufee with crawfish. Very good. The bread was AMAZING!!! Highly recommend. Had our food in less than a minute!!! read more

The food is fantastic. I've had a everything on the menu and it's all very good. The rice is a bit bland and could use some help but I'm not there for the rice. My personal favorite is the Macque choux. The reason why I gave 3 stars is because every time I go by there or go in, they're outside smoking. So not only do I feel bad for interrupting their break, but then they go on and prepare the food. I'm sure they wash their hands but there's just something unappetizing about it. read more

Super Fast - it takes longer to wait in line than it does to get your food most days! Super Good - I've avoided the crawfish but everything else has been stellar. Super Well Prices - under $8 out the door for a plate of food, bread and a drink. Deal! Can't wait to go back and eat their yummy food. My only "complaint" - I wish they made more jambalaya as they run out almost every day! read more

Even though this Cajun restaurant only has one vegan dish, it's still delicious! I do wish there was at least a few other options in the near future. Always support your local shops! read more

I often come this town from another states. I finally found a good restaurant. This restaurant is No 3 restaurant in Columbus IN This is the place I normally eat lunch. I love B&B and Spinach Mushrooms The food is delicious and very quick. Even if you have 1 hour lunch time, you can get the food right away. Vegitarian friendly. If you like spicy food. I would recommend you;) read more

Yats - half&half - $7.20 B&B and Spinach & Mushrooms étouffée - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Columbus, Indiana

Great Location +1, Fast Service +1, Good Value +1 I usually love Cajun / Creole food, I consider it the original Fusion, but I am never really happy with my lunch when I walk out of Yats. My go to is the Chipotle Chicken, decently flavored but I am always iffy on the texture. Decent place to grab lunch if you live/work in downtown Columbus. read more

Small place. Crowded during lunch hours on weekdays. Food is tasty. Drunken chicken is a must have. Their entrees are served with bread. Order an extra. It's worth it! I think they let you do a combo too. So you can try two entrees half and half. If weather is good, try the outdoor seating. read more

I ate here for the first time the other day and I was more than impressed to say the least. I ordered the chicken curry étouffée and it was not only delicious but, very filling as well. The price was more than affordable and the staff was very friendly. I honestly can't wait to go back and see what more Yats has to offer. I highly recommend. read more

Yats - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Columbus, Indiana

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The bread alone is worth the trip. Never had anything like it. It's bread, buttered then a cajun-spiced oil is spread on it or something. I don't generally eat bread as a side dish, but this was magnificent. For my meal I did half and half chili cheese etouffee and chicken chipotle alexia. Both were excellent for the price. Laid back atmosphere, looked like they had alcohol available, free WiFi. If you see a Yats, it's worth a stop. read more

My family and I were passing through Indianapolis and looking for a place to have lunch. My wife is a vegetarian which sometimes presents a challenge when trying to find a place we can both agree on, especially when traveling. We found this place on Yelp and the reviews mentioned spinach and mushroom etoufee and something called B&B. There were also mentions of red beans and sausage and crawfish etoufee. As a former resident of New Orleans, I am very skeptical of any place outside of Louisiana that calls itself "cajun" or "creole". They almost never actually are. So, I suggested this place to my wife solely due to their vegetarian options, thinking I'd be subjecting myself to more sub-par food that makes a mockery out of my beloved New Orleans cuisine. I could not have been more wrong. The crawfish etoufee was very good. While I have had better, this was some of the best I've had outside of New Orleans itself. But, oh, that red beans and sausage. If I were stranded on a desert island and could have only one thing to eat for the rest of my life, it would be that. This was the absolute best red beans and sausage I've had, period. Smoky, with a hint of sweetness, I wanted to crawl into that dish and make it have my children. The B&B my wife had was also delicious. As a rule, I don't eat vegetarian dishes, but this one I would. I want this recipe. The spinach and mushroom etoufee was also very good. My wife said her tummy was very happy after eating her food. Despite being hipsters, the staff was surprisingly friendly and pleasant. After this meal, we looked on Zillow to see what houses are available to buy. How many restaurants have you been to that make you consider moving just so you can be close to it? This one had us considering it. Do yourself, your taste buds, and your stomach a favor. Make them all happy and eat here. read more

Anything called Mock Shoe must be given a try!!! Yats is not what I expected....OK I don't know what I should have expected.... this place is simple, crisp and clean. decor reminds me of the quarter mixed with some Hoosier charm. the food is just as I remember it should be, full of flavor no need to add anything. but if you must they have more than enough fiery hot sauces for your pallet.... my favorite part... plastic forks and Styrofoam plates.. again reminds me of small places around the quarter. Mock Shoe and creamy crawfish ettouffe yes you can do 1/2 and 1/2. with a drink under a hamilton!! will come back and bring friends, but only the hungry ones!! read more

I've lived in Indy for almost 4 years and had never been to Yats until Saturday. As a vegetarian cajun food didn't exactly call to me. On Saturday I found myself in Columbus, hungry, and so I made my way to the Yats in the Commons. They had three vegetarian options (two of which were vegan and gluten-free): 1. Mushroom and spinach etoufee (etoufee means that it has a butter and flour base) 2. Succotash with kidney beans, okra, and corn 3. Black bean something or other We went with an order of #1 and #2. Each was served on a styrofoam plate under a pile of rice and with a garlic toast. It was pretty tasty and great value at $6 a plate, but I probably won't hurry back. I'm personally not a big fan of that style of eating - a big glop of something on top of rice. It's the same reason why I don't like most Indian lunch buffets. But if you are a fan of that style of eating, you will probably like Yats a lot. There's lots of space so it's good for families, and they even have extra diapers in the women's restroom (major parent points for that). read more

Maybe more of a 2.5-star, but Columbus is a small enough place that I'll bump it up. Not really sure why the place gets such good reviews. The bread itself was squishy and not very flavorful, and the sauce they put on it was way too salty. The main dishes were perfectly edible and had some decent flavors, but they had clearly been sitting out for a while, so the textures were kinda gloppy. As a disclaimer, I'm not especially familiar with Cajun food, so the comments that this place would fit right in in the Cajun homeland may well be true. read more

I work upstairs from this place. I eat there twice a week. It isn't overly expensive, the folks who own the place are awesome, and the food is fabulous. It's unfair of other reviewers to give bad reviews to restaurants because they don't happen to like the food they chose. Not everyone likes all foods. That doesn't mean it's a bad place to eat. Just because it might not be _your taste_ doesn't mean that other people won't enjoy it. To this end, recommended highly to anyone who likes spicy, rice dishes. Have a difficult time taking kids there because kids don't generally do spicy. Vegetarian friendly, and often has a curry dish on menu. read more

Some gave this place 5 stars? Can't trust anyone for good food recommendation. I guess only people who review this place are people who like it for some soggy reason. This is obvious because the food is disgusting. My food tasted like fungus and my wife's tasted like a slightly less stale fungus. Didn't even eat just walked out. At least it was cheap. read more

Great food! I love the etoufee with crawfish! I dont like that they serve only until they run out bc i can never get there soon enough to get some Jambalaya! I really want to try it! Good prices too! read more

Good food and decent service. Friendly staff! Recommend the Red beans and rice, chili cheese etouffee.

Cheap, good, chile/jumbilia! Gluten-free and vegetarian options are available. Okay atmosphere with the staff not being overly friendly. Nice place for take-out or eatting by yourself--the large windows allow you to people-watch. read more

Passing through town we were looking for something quick. We stopped in and were greeted by friendly waitstaff, who offered to let us sample a few of the offerings. Each of us ordered something different and all of us enjoyed our meals. The food is well proportioned for lunch. Not too spicy and plenty of sauces for those that want more kick. Solid selection of beers. Bathrooms were nice and ladies room had a changing table with a stash of diapers. Definitely worth a visit. read more

Went to this place with my girlfriend. We both ate, and got full, for less than 20 bucks(including tip). The staff was incredibly friendly and did not hesitate to offer free samples of the food, which was AWESOME. I had the Drunken Chicken and red beans and sausage. The drunken chicken was amazing. It had a very good flavor and generous amounts of chicken, with just the right amount of kick. The red beans and sausage was also extremely good. I thought it was a little short on the sausage, at first but found smaller chunks mixed in with the beans. It could have benefited from a little more spice, but hey that's why they have a HUGE selection of hot sauces. My girlfriend got the chili cheese etoufee with crayfish, and she raved about it. I tried a small bite and loved it, even though I am not big on crayfish. I spoke with the gentleman who took our order for a few minutes when I went up to get more bread. The fact you only get two pieces of bread is a minor complaint, but additional pieces are cheap (he just gave me two extra pieces). He informed me they were looking to open a Yats down in Louisville (where I am from) and I REALLY hope he was right. I will certainly be eating at Yats again. In case you didn't get the hint, EAT AT YATS!!!! You will be glad you did. Unless you are like me and do not live in an area where there is one convenient. Yats owners, if you're reading this, OPEN ONE IN LOUISVILLE SOON! read more

While visiting Columbus, I stumbled upon this restaurant and I'm very happy that I did. I ordered the drunken chicken and it was great! The bread at this place is delicious and I recommend this joint to anyone who's ever in the area. read more