CHECK YOUR ORDERS We came to the Liberty Public Market looking to eat before we participated in plant nite at Slaters 50/50. My girlfriend and roommate went and got the Mama Thai food and they loved it. The prices there were also MUCH better than Cane Patch. I was craving wings and I seen that on the menu for Cane Patch Kitchen. The menu said the wings were $13. I asked the guy at the register how many wings it came with and he said 5. Wow, that's pretty pricey for 5 wings. He said they were big wings though. I agreed and when I placed the order, the machine said the wings were $15. I told him the menu says $13. He looked at the menu, then looked at the register and says "Wow, thats stupid. Sorry about that." Obviously, it's not his fault, but I wonder how many people were overcharged for the wings? He corrected the price for me, and I ended up tipping him the extra $2. The wings took about 15 minutes to cook. While waiting for my wings, I walked over to my girlfriend at Mama's Thai and she said they sell wings for $7. That's half the price! They had pictures of their wings too and they looked legit. I was thinking, oh well, hopefully my wings will be worth it. When I got my wings, they were pretty big. I wasn't sure if the wings themselves were big, or if they were just extremely breaded. After taking the first bite, I knew they were just covered in bread. Very disappointed. I definitely would not come back to this place, or recommend it to anyone. After reading other reviews for this place, it seems others have had similar experiences with overcharges and hidden charges. read more

Cane Patch Kitchen - Wings clearly say $13. Check what they charge you! - Soul Food Near Me - San Diego, California

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First time here and the place has really good food. A total hidden gem. Collard greens- amazing flavor, the tea is delicious not super sweet, nuggets are delicious and Jambalaya is amazing, service is great! BUT it's pricey! The amount of food for what you pay is not enough. And I understand it's Liberty Station and because these places are small businesses prices are higher, but the food came in a box the size of my hand Nd I have small hands... all in all great hidden gem at Liberty but essspensssiveee read more

Cane Patch Kitchen - Soul Food Near Me - San Diego, California

Today I ordered ahead because I knew they would be busy because of the holiday (Juneteenth!). I got seafood gumbo, greens, Mac and a shrimp po boy. The young man at the front helped me on the phone and when I arrived. Even though it was crazy at their stand he was cool, calm, collected and gave great customer service. And most importantly the food DID NOT DISAPPOINT! The greens tasted like my momma made them. Happy customer over here! I'm just mad I forgot to order dessert. read more

Out of 10, I'd give it a 6. Spent $35 dollars just for myself, with high hopes, but at the end was like "Mreehh...It's okay but I wouldn't get it again" kind if mentality. The foods good but not as great as others had described it in previous reviews (which also contributed to my high hopes). The Mac n Cheese was pretty bland, the links were okay... kinda dry which made it hard to chew/break down, and the seafood gumbo was not only super small for $12... it was super salty, mainly chicken, and not worth the $12 as it is listed on the menu as an "entree" but so small, the container itself was smaller than my fist. The TV playing the slide show of the meal options showed a WAY bigger portioned Seafood Gumbo that made it more convincing to get it. I'm not going to lie, I was bummed out that I didn't get the WOW factor. I wanted THIS to be my PLACE at Liberty Station.. However, don't get me wrong, the food overall was okay! I'm happy I tried it but would I go out of my way to get food here again? No. read more

Cane Patch Kitchen - Hot links, Mac n Cheese, & Texas Toast - Soul Food Near Me - San Diego, California

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First the staff is awesome. Ordered a catfish po boy with spicy sauce that is just amazing. And portions are very large. There is no way I can finish. Will definitely come back and fight my way through the millennial hipster crush of folks. read more

Cane Patch Kitchen - Soul Food Near Me - San Diego, California

This awesome food establishment is located inside Liberty Public Market. It's really hard to make up your mind and pick establishment to patronize, but I am glad I chose Cane Patch Kitchen as a place to visit. There was barely a line to order and pay for the food and they made the food as ordered. Food prep didn't take too long and was worth the wait. Gave us a chance to look for an available table. GUMBO - well that was tummy-warming and properly comforted me as expected. I would have cried real tears if in my hunger this food disappointed. SWEET TEA - so good. So so good. read more

Some of the best Cajun food I've ever tasted! I can't choose just one dish that I liked. I love them all!

This place is delicious! I'm assuming the 1 star reviews were from people who complained about price and are on a fixed budget. We had the deep fried oysters. At first I was thinking it would be just your ordinary fried oysters, but their their batter and they way they cooked their oysters were delicious. We also had their collard greens which were outstanding! I would highly recommend this place. I will definitely be back to try the rest of their menu. Also, their food is not greasy at all. You should try it! read more

Food here is good. Prices are very high. I'd absolutely recommend the Swamp Fries, they are amazing!!Their Po'Boy is also good, but nothing to write home about. read more

Cane Patch Kitchen - Swamp Fries - Soul Food Near Me - San Diego, California

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Loved it, great beignets. The service was also really good. They also go the food out quickly

I've eaten here several times over the years. I think the big issue is that the pricing doesn't match up with some of the items. The Mac and cheese is great, as are the gator and fish. But, the jambalaya is just ok, the begnets we're quite soggy, and overall the poboys can run a tad pricey for the size and they also get soggy quite easily. I also don't think the quality is consistently it's very hit or miss. I love the taste of good southern food so I will continue to give it a try , I just wish I didn't need to try it for a minimum of $23. read more

So I ordered chicken wings and a side of macaroni. Which was a dollar for extra. I know no big deal it's just a dollar right?!! Ok so I sit down to eat and to my surprise the macaroni was cold like they didn't even attempt to heat it up. I just sat in the food court. No way it got cold that fast. If I wanted cold food I would have asked, but I guess that's what the extra dollar was for. The chicken was very mediocre nothing special. I would definitely save my money. The beignets were decent that's why I gave two stars. Also the guy came from the back and was very nice and wanted to help any way possible. He gave me the money back for the beignets. I appreciate the customer service. On the other hand the food is a big representation of the business. read more

Not as good as I had hoped, but good enough if you think of it as mall food. Beignets weren't crisp on the outside, just doughy throughout. Jambalaya was freshly made but not the right consistency or flavor from NOLA. Also took awhile to get the meal when I was the only order being prepared -wonder how long it takes during peak times. With so many choices nearby, not planning to return. read more

Cane Patch Kitchen - Only rice dish & dessert from here (Jambalaya & Beignets) - Soul Food Near Me - San Diego, California

Looked around Liberty Public Market and decided to eat at this place. Got the Red Beans and Rice, Seafood Gumbo, Mac and Cheese, and Carolina Grits. The best tasting dish was the Carolina Grits with its shrimp topping grilled to perfection combined with cheesy, buttery grits. Prices were a bit high for the portions being smaller than expected. read more

Cane Patch Kitchen - Red Beans and Rice, Seafood Gumbo, Mac and Cheese, and Carolina Grits - Soul Food Near Me - San Diego, California

I'll start off by saying the staff is super friendly and this was my second time visiting Cane Patch (went there last year... got the collards - I ordered again this time, but DANG they were in the middle of making themand they were not ready to serve yet. bummmmer...) We ordered a large macaroni and cheese, which... was pretty small for $8... after about 3-4 bites of it, we found a half of an egg shell in it. Took it back to the register, and the gal was nice and replaced it, although with less mac and cheese than what we brought back... darnit... and I didn't want to go back up and gripe again.... I guess I'm just glad I didn't crunch into that shell before I saw it! Flavor-wize, mac and cheese was good, had that "comfort food" taste and feel. Just wish there had been more of it (without having to spend $16 for the next size up!!!). This place has good food, but the prices are a tad high for the portion size they serve you (minus egg shell!). I did notice that the prices had gone up slightly from the time we were there last (large used to be $6) but I'm sure the rent at Liberty Station isn't cheap so... I get it. But... When I think of soul food, I think flavor and quantity! I think that if they had just put one more heaping spoonful of mac and cheese into the bowl... just ONE more spoonful... it might better justify the price point! read more

Cane Patch Kitchen - This is the bowl size for $8 (after about 3-4 bites) Flavor wise, very comfort-y but ONE more scoop would've been a more soulful helping! - Soul Food Near Me - San Diego, California

Creole/cajun food in San Diego? Oh, heck yeah! We just ordered the beignets. But if the texture, taste, and authenticity is any indication of the rest of their food, "it's on"! We will definitely be back for their gator based foods, etc.! read more

I've ordered from Cane Patch Kitchen 3 times now during Covid. They have always delivered yummy, filling food that I've been very happy with. I recommend the swamp fries and the soy poboy sandwich. Love supporting these guys! Highly recommend. read more

The beignets made me say Beign-YEAH!!! Lol!! I've been craving beignets for the longest time and was super excited to find there was a spot in Liberty Station that had them!! Normally I would just get some while I was at Disneyland but sadly since the pandemic hit that hasn't been possible. Cane Patch Kitchen is located in the center of the food court area on a interior corner edge of the walk way. Beside beignets they have an assortment of Po'boy sandwiches, fried gator, fried oysters, fried chicken, fried catfish, Mac n Cheese, gumbo, jambalaya etc...a full menu of Creole Soul food!! But yes I was there specifically from the beignets lol!! They were light pillows of heaven dusted with light powdered sugar, so yummy when eaten fresh and hot!! The business was following Covid safety and sanitation protocols, face masks, social distancing, to go orders only, employees wearing gloves and hand sanitizer was offered. It was a tad bit crowded for my liking but I kind of milled around the rest of the food court until my order was finished to stay away from other people. Definitely will be back to try other items on the menu!! read more

We had the shrimp po boy, with fried shrimp. It was soooo good. It was crispy and the bread was toasted. It is everything you want it a po boy. It was Not heavy like I thought it would be but it was but it was stuffed well. They put a good amount off shrimp in it. The shrimp was so plump and crispy and juice. I'm drooling just thinking about it. We're definitely coming back to this place. I wish they had a restaurant, we would be there all the time read more

The place feels off. I've had a lot of creole inspired dishes and this missed the mark. 18 bucks for a small jambalaya that was tasteless. No spice and nearly all rice with a few small shrimp. I feel like grandma would be upset with what they are selling. Hard pass read more

Never disappointed with the amount of seafood they put in their po boys. Also the staff here are super friendly and great to talk to! Worth a try. Also their beignets are fantastic--warm and powdery. Let the food speak for itself. read more

Cane Patch Kitchen - Shrimp po boy (no tomato or pickles) and beignets. - Soul Food Near Me - San Diego, California

Hands down one of the best restaurants in all of San Diego!! I grew up on greens and have tried them at tons of restaurants throughout my life, but nothing tops this restaurant's unique style (truly one-of-a-kind) of mouth watering greens, not to mention their impeccable customer service. If you are ever at Liberty Station, this is a "MUST GO TO" hot spot. THIS IS LITERALLY SOUL FOOD DONE RIGHT BY SUCH A CARING FAMILY. read more

Inside Liberty Station Market. I was a skeptic going into this place. We actually walked passed it until we sampled their baked Mac and cheese. Although it was just okay, my son liked it a lot and so he wanted an order. My husband saw gator nuggets and wanted that as well. So we ordered the gator nuggets plate with an extra side of Mac n cheese and a lemonade drink. The gator nuggets were pretty good. Nicely battered and nicely fried. Has the texture of chicken, but tastes like catfish. That's what gator is suppose to taste like and we were so glad that it wasn't over powered by flavors. We really wanted to taste that gator meat and we did. It came with fries and a toast. You get to pick a sauce to dip too. My husband loves BBQ sauce so that's what he picked. The Mac n cheese had creole seasoning and it was baked. Not too impressive but my son loved it. It was nice and cheese and noodles were not over cooked as some other baked Mac n cheese. Cheese flavor wise was a nice, mild combination of cheeses. Definitely not sharp cheese. A bit greasy, but that's from the cheese and it's what happens when you bake cheese. Their lemonade was nothing special. A bit too sweet for my taste. It's costly here as well as any place in Liberty Station Market. For the price we paid, portions, and flavor, it was decent. Would not get the drinks again though. Service was great, making sure we got everything we needed. Would recommend and would definitely come back for their other items. read more

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Beignets was really good!! Mac n cheese was a little blan needed a sharp cheese in it and more seasoning. Shrimp Poboy over price nothing special about it...Also had hot wings combo pretty good I must say but 15 bucks.. overall it wasn't bad will be going back to try something different . read more

16 dollars for a cup of gumbo is ridiculous. Got some to take home and share with my friend. Quite surprised when I opened the bag and saw the amount. Way too much rice. Big rip. read more

Rough to say the least. I used to be a southern cuisine addict and have to try a southern kitchen any chance I got but this place cured my addiction for Southern cooking. The service was alright other than the cook eating and cooking at the same time. Kinda gross. I had the Jambalaya and the wings. The jambalaya was veggies mixed in tomato paste paid extra for sausage, shrimp and chicken but nothing. The wings were $18 for 5 wings, no different than what you get at a chain restaurant like Buffalo Wild Wings. Ended up paying $43 with a tip.. thank God I get to expense that meal because I'd be livid if I came out of pocket for that. read more

I came here on a Sunday night while visiting the Liberty Public Market. They staff was very attentive and friendly. I almost got the shrimp po boy to share with a side but the cashier suggested on getting the platter which was a better bang for our buck. Shrimp platter w/ mac n cheese : There was about 8 or so pieces of shrimp and was fried perfectly! I asked for tartar and another sauce (starts with a b?) and it was delicious! The mac n cheese was very cheesy but a bit sweet for my palette. The slice of bread was toasted well but mann I wish it was smothered in garlic haha Beignets: Bite size, airy, and slightly shareable. If I had a craving and was in Point Loma I would get it again. Seafood gumbo: Good flavor and a modest spice to it. This came with a good amount of rice but I wish it had a bit more seafood in it. Almost a 4 star but 3 because of the price to the portion size. I would possibly come again for the beignets though! read more

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This spot is Black-Owned, delicious and has great service! I was very happy with my entire lunch that came out nice and hot from the kitchen. Thank you guys for the flavorful food and amazing service. Cane Patch is definitely worth a visit folks so stop on by and grab some grub! read more

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yum, Yum, YUM! Swamp fries were a scrumptious treat - little bit of all Southern delish. Try them you won't be disappointed. Shrimp po-boy was super tasty, gumbo good as well. All served up with generous Southern hospitality. God to have a taste of home here in San Diego for us fellow Southerners. read more

Cane Patch Kitchen - Swamp Fries - Soul Food Near Me - San Diego, California

Great food. The only disappointment is that the Gumbo shows larger quality in the black bowl but they served an 16oz.

That gumbo was the best meal I've had in so long. Went with the smaller size but wish I had the large. Beignets were awesome as well. Will be back very soon! read more

My husband had the swamp fries and they were REALLY GOOD! I had the fried shrimp and it was okay, didn't have the flavor/seasoning that I was hoping for. I highly recommend the swamp fries, but beware they are on the spicy spectrum forsure. read more

When you tell me you have "soul food", I am expecting an entire experience of flavors in my mouth. Sadly, that did not happen on my first trip to Cane Patch. I ordered the jambalaya and this dish should typically be spicy. It...was not. It tasted like what someone on the west coast THINKS jambalaya should taste like, but has never actually had it. The best parts were actually the chicken and sausage; both were flavorful and cooked well, but there wasn't much of each. They also don't serve cornbread which is a letdown, considering the theme. Their saving grace of my trip was the beignets. Those were right on point. Next time I come back, I'll try a po' boy, based on other reviews. read more

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Okay I could eat at Liberty Public Market every single day. This is yet another solid choice for a quality, great tasting, casual meal. I only tried breakfast but it was pretty stellar. Service was friendly, no line but took a little while for the food. I had the beignet breakfast sandwich and it was really yummy! Fresh ingredients and made to order. Only the top part had sugar on it, so I took that off and ate it separately...which was delish on its own. You definitely need a fork and knife regardless. As for the rest...the egg, cheese, andouille sausage, and bottom half of the beignet(without sugar, tasted like a croissant) was all very tasty and blended well together. Home fries were also really good. Definitely will return...Beignet breakfast sandwich is a winner! Homemade, quality food! read more

Cane Patch Kitchen - Beignet breakfast sandwich...sooo yummy! - Soul Food Near Me - San Diego, California

How does this place only have 3.5 stars?! It deserves 5! They make the best Po Boy sandwiches, rice and beans, and Mac and cheese. I usually get the shrimp Po Boy but I also love that they have vegetarian/vegan options such as the Jackfruit Po Boy. If I could buy a bucket of their rice and bean, I would. They sometimes get backed up with orders, but they are always so nice about it. read more

I can't believe that I have never had a shrimp po boy before Cane Patch. I've seen so many Food Netwook shows putting together these magnificent looking po boys and I finally got a chance to try one. Cane Patch is located in the Liberty Public Market and is one of the stalls right in middle. They have a couple of sandwich options and some fried basket options. I was worried about the size of the po boy, but it was a decent size. I was actually surprised by the shrimp. Some places I imagine you taste more batter than shrimp, but I really got a good bite of shrimp in each bite! The bread and sauce were good, too. I would like to give this place 4 stars but the price was just a bit high for the size. But, definitely tasty. Give it a try! read more

Cane Patch Kitchen - Shrimp po boy. - Soul Food Near Me - San Diego, California

Not cheap! Being a native Of New Orleans, my expectations were a little high. The shrimp and grits was unique, providing only a few pieces of fried shrimp atop some grits. The grits were cooked properly and were creamy. The shrimp and grits bowl was tiny, but filling. The flavors were there, but it was definitely missing that New Orleans touch. The friendly and upbeat guy offered a sample of Mac and cheese, pretty tasty, it just needed a little seasoning. My mom had the andouille breakfast poboy which looked amazing and she said it taste good and it was filling. Overall, this place is way overpriced and most likely I won't be back. Over, $30 for two small breakfast plates (30 bucks did not include hash browns , breakfast potatoes, toast, or anything else) and two bottled drinks. read more

I tried cane patch for the first time today and I can honestly say it is hands down some of the best food I've gotten in SD. I ordered the catfish nuggets po' boy since I hadn't had catfish as a kid but remembered loving it, and they exceeded my expectations. Perfectly fried catfish, not heavy on the breading and seasoned beautifully. The bread they used was like a brioche bun that they put butter on and then toasted (YUM!), and the sauce that came on top was amazing. There was so much catfish on it I had enough for the sandwich and some leftovers. I regret not taking a picture, but once I started eating I couldn't stop. Thank you Cane Patch! New favorite spot. read more

I really really wanted to like this place... my order was take out cause I wanted to Netflix and eat. Lol I ordered the fried chicken, which in retrospect when your ordering this dish from a southern food establishment you think it would be a drum stick or thigh fried in goodness.... negative it's chicken strips.... such a let down... they didn't taste special at all... steak fries were good but it's just fries. In all a let down..... Also ordered the jambalaya... I have had great jambalaya before.... this was sooooo un edible.... salty and over powered by some type of Ingredient that I can't put my finger on... I seriously wanted to like it but just couldn't do it... i honestly feel that buying some andouille sausage and a box of zateran Would be better then this... not saying it's great but better tasting... Now I do tip my hat off to them with their mac and cheese... it was pretty good.... Still haven't found a good creole or southern food place worth going to in San Diego.... your Asian and Mexican food is on point sd!!! read more

Since Fat Tuesday I've been looking for Jambalaya, Mac and cheese, and beignets. I basically try to order the same thing at every restaurant so I have a good gauge on what I'm eating. The Mac and cheese was the best (5/5). The only thing I would have done to it was have crumbs on the top, give it a good bake, and add some spice like a Serrano pepper. The beignets were amazing, but for $7.20 for four 2"x2" beignets, it's a little pricey. The jambalaya was decent (4/5) cause the flavor was there and the quality of the meat was there, but it also lacked some heat. It is hard to make jambalaya quick, cause you really want all those flavors to sit and come together. I understand that they don't want to make things too hot cause they want to cater to a large audience, so that's why the lack of heat in the jambalaya and the Mac and cheese didn't bother me much. Overall I would recommend that people try this place out. The gentleman running the register was very friendly and accommodating, as well as passed out samples to any interested passerby. It's a small shop in the middle of Liberty Public Market with a ton of parking surrounding the building. Happy eats! read more

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