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City Cafe...
Posted on 4/3/11 at 9:28 pm
Posted on 4/3/11 at 9:28 pm
what should I get here? thanks, guys. 
Oh, and I prefer to eat healthy.
Oh, and I prefer to eat healthy.
This post was edited on 4/3/11 at 9:49 pm
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Posted on 4/3/11 at 9:40 pm to tigerbait2010
Directions to Parrains or La Lagniappe or Acme.
Went yesterday(not my call..was nearby with others). I'd suggest the Ahi Tuna, Eggplant Supreme(Squeaky and Stabiler joints fry eggplant well and in good portion), etc..
But, even in BR, there are better fish dishes(Lagniappe by a mile), poboys(very few shrimp, lil tomato slice, but on Nawlins bread..George's, Rocco's, Brewbacher's Drusilla, etc..better) onion rings(good, but Acme and Anderson's are much better), plates and side items(Parrains kills 'em).
City Cafe doesn't exceed anyone in town at almost any dish they serve..not one.
Went yesterday(not my call..was nearby with others). I'd suggest the Ahi Tuna, Eggplant Supreme(Squeaky and Stabiler joints fry eggplant well and in good portion), etc..
But, even in BR, there are better fish dishes(Lagniappe by a mile), poboys(very few shrimp, lil tomato slice, but on Nawlins bread..George's, Rocco's, Brewbacher's Drusilla, etc..better) onion rings(good, but Acme and Anderson's are much better), plates and side items(Parrains kills 'em).
City Cafe doesn't exceed anyone in town at almost any dish they serve..not one.
This post was edited on 4/3/11 at 10:27 pm
Posted on 4/3/11 at 9:44 pm to TheRoarRestoredInBR
Eh, not my choice unfortunately. My sister wants to catch up so it is her call.
I have been to Lagniappe and Parrain's, so I am not going to bitch just for the experience.
I have been to Lagniappe and Parrain's, so I am not going to bitch just for the experience.
Posted on 4/3/11 at 9:49 pm to tigerbait2010
Gotcha.
If it's on someone else dime, or if you live within a few thousand feet of one, then fine for a quick fix and feeling lazy..
Otherwise, I'd drive clear across town to Parrains or Lagniappe or Acme, for similar dishes in similar price ranges.
If it's on someone else dime, or if you live within a few thousand feet of one, then fine for a quick fix and feeling lazy..
Otherwise, I'd drive clear across town to Parrains or Lagniappe or Acme, for similar dishes in similar price ranges.
Posted on 4/4/11 at 12:04 am to tigerbait2010
i didn't realize people actually ate there
is there crawfish worth a shite? i live close by and have always wondered. but i've never ever heard anyone mention that place EVER. so i wasn't sure.....
is there crawfish worth a shite? i live close by and have always wondered. but i've never ever heard anyone mention that place EVER. so i wasn't sure.....
Posted on 4/4/11 at 1:16 am to heygirl
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crawfish worth a shite?
They're OK. Montalbanos on the O'Neal/Flannery side of town, and Heads and Tails on the Perkins side of town, are better, over say either City Cafe location crawfish.
This post was edited on 4/4/11 at 1:17 am
Posted on 4/4/11 at 8:40 am to tigerbait2010
Charbroiled Oysters there are light years better than Parrains. One of the best places to get it in BR.
DO NOT get the steak there though its just not good there.. Boiled shrimp there is normally good. Fish dishes are decent.
DO NOT get the steak there though its just not good there.. Boiled shrimp there is normally good. Fish dishes are decent.
Posted on 4/4/11 at 9:39 am to tigerbait2010
They have decent salads and pasta. Seafood is ok but nothing great.
Posted on 4/4/11 at 3:33 pm to TheRoarRestoredInBR
quote:
Otherwise, I'd drive clear across town to Parrains or Lagniappe or Acme, for similar dishes in similar price ranges.
Not even close.
Parrain's, maybe.
Lagniappe is way more expensive.
Posted on 4/4/11 at 3:46 pm to Antonio Moss
quote:
Parrain's, maybe.
Lagniappe is way more expensive.
Id say even Parrains is a good bit higher for many things.. When I lived in the area City Cafe was a great spot to hit on a Friday night. It was always crowded but not to the point where you had to wait 30 min to sit.
LL is good but unless you get there at 5pm you will wait upwards of an hour and pay a lot more.
Posted on 4/4/11 at 5:31 pm to Catman88
When factoring in portions, side salad, and quality of side items, how can either of you say that the extra buck or two(or five per entree..if need be) spent at Parrains, is actually more expensive than City Cafe? You get what you pay for in quality and portion. Now I'll agree..Lagniappe is notably more expensive and another tier of dining.
City Cafe lunch and dinner portions are similar(and smallish)..a place like Parrains is best hit for lunch or daily specials.
I don't eat cajun or La fare daily, maybe bi-weekly, thus when I want it, I want it where it is done better or best in BR..
Le Creole has been impressing me of late(try the crab cake for $16 off menu)..and doesn't have LL's obscene wait time.
City Cafe lunch and dinner portions are similar(and smallish)..a place like Parrains is best hit for lunch or daily specials.
I don't eat cajun or La fare daily, maybe bi-weekly, thus when I want it, I want it where it is done better or best in BR..
Le Creole has been impressing me of late(try the crab cake for $16 off menu)..and doesn't have LL's obscene wait time.
This post was edited on 4/4/11 at 5:38 pm
Posted on 4/4/11 at 6:15 pm to TheRoarRestoredInBR
quote:
City Cafe doesn't exceed anyone in town at almost any dish they serve..not one.
i concur...i went there a few weeks ago, after not having gone there in over a year, and got the shrimp grits. they were tasteless..it's too bad, because they offer some things on their menu that you can't get at george's or dempsey's.
Posted on 4/4/11 at 10:45 pm to tigerbait2010
They have all u can eat crawfish on tuesday nite. It's legit. I live walking distance from the place. Brunch is good. Never tried the shrimp n grits but don't understand why that dude is complaining bout portions, I think they are quite big. The girfriend never finishes anything, I rarely make a happy plate. And for the guy who asks if anyone eats there, I got my food Togo twice last week b/c they were on a wait. To be open minded I've only had one waiter each time I go so maybe I've got comfotable in the bar area. overall I think it's one of BRs underdog restaurants.
Posted on 4/4/11 at 11:08 pm to Boondock544
With George's 300 yards up Coursey from City Cafe, why would anyone want CC's eight or nine shrimp poboy for $9, instead of George's $7.50(might be more now?) 'twentyish' shrimp poboy that requires eating some with a fork to close(common to Nawlins but not in BR!)? I agree with you on AYCE crawfish or catfish Mon-Tues-Wed nights at say CC, Drusilla, Anderson's, Cafe Americain, etc..
I went Saturday with mostly fit people, and a few children, maybe two bellies in the bunch(moi included), everyone's plates were empty(no need for to-go boxes)..granted nobody ordered apps. Normally I tend to split an onion ring or seafood stuffed mushroom, when at CC, they do these two pretty well.
I'm not hating on the place, but it like a Walk-On's, just lacks wow dishes or factor..
Meanwhile, on Fridays, Parrain's Tabasco and Mustard Catfish with potato salad, string beans, peanut cole slaw or pepper jelly side salad..makes my stomach smile.
I went Saturday with mostly fit people, and a few children, maybe two bellies in the bunch(moi included), everyone's plates were empty(no need for to-go boxes)..granted nobody ordered apps. Normally I tend to split an onion ring or seafood stuffed mushroom, when at CC, they do these two pretty well.
I'm not hating on the place, but it like a Walk-On's, just lacks wow dishes or factor..
Meanwhile, on Fridays, Parrain's Tabasco and Mustard Catfish with potato salad, string beans, peanut cole slaw or pepper jelly side salad..makes my stomach smile.
This post was edited on 4/4/11 at 11:13 pm
Posted on 4/4/11 at 11:51 pm to TheRoarRestoredInBR
quote:
why would anyone want CC's eight or nine shrimp poboy for $9, instead of George's $7.50
More like $10.95 (+$2 for FF) at George's but definitely better looking than what you had as far as the shrimp count.
City Cafe is solidly decent for a neighborhood restaurant. Agree that there is no wow factor but never had a bad meal or left hungry.
Posted on 4/5/11 at 12:32 am to Sal Minella
You're up late tonight!
The CC fries were ala carte too, at $1.50..and they were soggy bland.
The CC fries were ala carte too, at $1.50..and they were soggy bland.
This post was edited on 4/5/11 at 12:42 am
Posted on 4/5/11 at 1:10 am to TheRoarRestoredInBR
I had some homework, so our catching up was post-poned. I am thinking Chelsea's or Coyote Blues.
Posted on 4/5/11 at 1:16 am to tigerbait2010
Great calls..both of them..and closer to LSU.
Posted on 4/5/11 at 1:19 am to TheRoarRestoredInBR
Yeah, my mind wants Chelsea's, but my heart can't pass up good chips and queso.
Yes, that might be the fattest line in FB history, but I am skinny as a rail so no worries.
Yes, that might be the fattest line in FB history, but I am skinny as a rail so no worries.
Posted on 4/5/11 at 1:57 pm to tigerbait2010
yeah. agreed. their fries blow.
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