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    Hobnobber Cafe

    4.4 (52 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 7:30 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    HOBNOBBER CAFE ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Crystal B.

    So this is a long standing community cafe that's been feeding folks for over 40 years. It's pretty popular and always draw a crowd. Every time I come here, there's always a full dining area. They're known for the gumbo, salads, po boys and down ole Southern flares on Cajun meals. Service is great, friendly and helpful. I'm glad I found this hidden gem but you can tell it's a locals spot because everyone knows everyone.

    Trout almondine with bragant potatoes - the Tuesday lunch special -- fantastic
    Paul W.

    Went there for lunch for the first time with a friend. I tried their trout almandine with brabant potatoes for lunch - their special on Tuesdays. Wow. It was delicious! Well worth every calorie and cent! The salad was good, but nothing special. We ordered at the counter, and service was fairly quick. Not a dive but not upscale, just a little family place. Plenty of parking. Highly recommended and I hope to come back before too long.

    Good old Spaghetti & Meatballs
    Glenn M.

    So I ran across this local gem and how lucky was I. Good food and nice people at reasonable prices. Now that's tough to beat. My first visit I was lucky enough to meet both of the owners. How nice was that? I had the fried catfish and shrimp platter and the Friday seafood gumbo. The platter was very good but the gumbo was exceptional. I was craving spaghetti & meatballs for some reason. Maybe it was the 2 week food binge I had been on after not being in N.O. for 44 years. So I remembered seeing on this menu. What I got was a steaming plate of nice hot noodles 2 huge meatballs in a very nice sauce. It couldn't have been better. I was so surprised how you enjoyed the meatballs I stopped by a couple of days later and got a meatball po boy. Sorry, no picture. I ate it to fast. I only wish I was a local.

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    Amber M.

    We visited NOLA for business not pleasure and this spot was a nice find!! Shrimp Po Boy & Gumbo were delicious !! Stop in if you can!!

    Sorry I dug in before I remembered to take a photo. This is the boneless fried chicken with baked macaroni and cheese.

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    Good menu prepared well. Friendly neighborhood atmosphere. Great prices, also! Fried seafood, po boys, salads and specials

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    8 years ago

    Great place! Went here with a bunch of people from work. Everyone had something great! Will definitely go back!

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    12 years ago

    Nice family atmosphere. Plus the food is awesome. Love this place. They have awesome daily specials.

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    Metairie store menu and front counter - September 2024
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    Chef Ron's Gumbo Stop is definitely a great stop if you are looking for great gumbo…read more The place has that dive atmosphere pretty much down pat. The service is decent, but the real star here is the food. I went with gumbo and boudin balls and both were very good. The only complaint that I can say is that they added a dollar onto my bill for using my credit card. I would definitely recommend here.

    It's a little tricky getting into the Gumbo Stop given its location along Causeway near the I-10…read moreintersection. Keep that in mind, especially if you're coming from the north. I went with the half oyster po-boy and gumbo combo. The sandwich turned out pretty well, with a good amount of fried oysters that were clearly cooked fresh rather than sitting for a while. Pretty good bread too. The gumbo was a disappointment though. I guess I've spent too much time on the bayou down through the years, because anytime a bowl of gumbo shows up without a scoop of potato salad in it I'm disappointed. Worse still, this gumbo was flavorless, bland and completely lacking of spice. Were it not for the dark color, I would have not been able to tell the difference between this and the sort of store-bought gumbo that comes from a can. The server kept an eye on me and my drink of choice, so props for that. Also, beware going to the restroom here, as the door doesn't seem to lock.

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    This is great place to go! It is kinda off the beaten path and easy to get to depending on traffic…read more More toward the west end near the airport. This restaurant is located in a great location. In a large shopping center. So parking is not an issue. They have plenty of parking that surrounds them. They have bunch of handicapped parking spots in the front with ramp on the right side. They do have a few steps in front for easy access. As you walk in, you are greeted by the staff. They mention that someone will be with us shortly. We went on a Sunday before it got crowded. They said we lucked out. They usually get busy when local churches get out. We quickly paid for our table and advised us we welcome to sit anywhere we like. They said they offer many discounts available. Please ask before paying. We sat at a table near the front of the restaurant and easy access to the buffet. They mainly have large tables with hard wood seats and no padding. The waitress quickly took our drink order. Started out with an Arnold Palmer. Rare that they offer that. I don't know so far that another restaurant that offers this. And an ice water. She mentioned that they offer a small selection of beer? We declined. (Drink responsibly) The first plate was sample plate to get my lay of the land. Unfortunately my first plate was full. I noticed that they offer gumbo. So I had to come back for another plate. No offense, the cup was not enough. I was surprised that they served fried swai not catfish. The cornbread was delicious! Usually they are dry at most places. Maybe they been sitting out so long they dry out. This is not the case with them. The gumbo was seasoned just right. It is only chicken and sausage gumbo. Not seafood. Usually you can tell when it is freshly made. To me, it not only look good but taste great! Unfortunately they did not have ice box cake available. Few of the reviews mentioned to definitely grab a piece. However, they did have freshly made bread pudding and chocolate delight. Both were delicious! I could go on about the food. I digress. They offer free Wi-Fi but is password protected. If you are in the area and want some good food. This place does not disappoint. In my opinion.

    Just arrived from Texas Coming to check this buffet. The food was delicious. Service was amazing…read more Atmosphere gives homey vibes. If you are looking for variety there's something for everyone.

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    Buffet  Fried Chicken House Favorite  Southern Fried Fish Jambalaya Smothered Cabbage Back
    Buffet Fried Chicken House Favorite Southern Fried Fish Jambalaya Smothered Cabbage Back
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    A must-try spot if you want a non-touristy restaurant! We ordered takeout and everything was…read morefantastic. The red beans and rice are a must, the fried chicken was perfectly crispy and seasoned, and the gumbo had just the right amount of kick. The staff is wonderful too Pro tip: if you're from out of town, ask them how to say pecans and Xavier University it's a fun local inside joke. Great food, great people, highly recommend.

    Well, hubby wanted me soul food, and found this joint. It use to be cellular booster place (from…read morethe exterior sign). It had great reviews, so we stopped to grab him a plate. . They were flowing in when we arrived. The line was long, but the wait wasn't too bad. People were nice and friendly. . Food: Ok, the food... I know Mac & cheese and that wasn't it. It was spaghetti with cheese. I don't know why places call "spaghetti" ... macaroni - it's two different things. Anyways.. Hubby said it wasn't what he was expecting m, but it was just "ok". The chicken-he even chewed up the bones for the last taste he could get. He loved them!! He said he should have just got a plate of wings. The potato salad ' green sweet peas, we were not allowed to change from their daily special.. . Oh well - wasted food. He did taste them and absolutely nothing special about them. Now that cornbread muffin! Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes! We did take a u-turn, to go back for another one. Those little suckers melt in your mouth-my goodness. . Overall it was a solid 4.5 experience. Yes, will go back!

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    Their version of Mac & Cheese. Spaghetti & Cheese it actually is. ‍
    Their version of Mac & Cheese. Spaghetti & Cheese it actually is. ‍
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    The best meal we've had in New Orleans! I researched all the best restaurants and we've gone to so…read moremany, but Jacques-Imo's was my favorite! If you're looking for a dressy date night, this is not the place for you. But if you just want a hearty delicious meal in a fun atmosphere with friendly, attentive service- this is the place!!! We ordered: * Watermelon mojito - very refreshing * Hurricane - boozy * Ribeye special * Short rib special * Eggplant pirogue * Barbecue shrimp - which Daniel, our server who clearly loved his job and joyfully took care of all his customers, graciously peeled for me All our meals included the complimentary corn bread, a spinach salad, and 2 side dishes (we had the corn, mashed potatoes, and shoestring fries). The meal was already so filling, but our wonderful Daniel brought us a toasted coconut caramel bread pudding with 4 spoons! This place is packed every day after 7pm, but if you come early...you should be able to score a table. Reservations can be made for larger parties. It's a little out of the way, but worth the trip!

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