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    4.6 (197 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:30 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Sandy's Cajun Pasta

    I really enjoy dining at Home Cooking Cafe. If you're craving some comforting, hearty food, this is the perfect spot! The dishes are tasty and bursting with flavor. They offer generous portions at a fair price. The staff always provides excellent service. Plus, the restaurant has a warm, inviting atmosphere and is kept spotless.

    Shrimp and grits
    Vicki N.

    I'm visiting my sister for my birthday today, cinco de mayo, I wanted shrimp and grits so I just found the closest place that had them. My sister had never heard of this place but I noticed they have excellent reviews so I wanted to give them a chance. This place is like in a little strip mall, not too difficult to find. I went inside and ordered the shrimp and grits to go. The price was good just $17 and it comes with a salad. I waited about 7 minutes and my food was ready. I didn't open it till I got home and just looking at it I knew it was going to be good. The sauce looked great. I tasted it and golly g it was sooo good, the best shrimp and grits I've ever had. By the way the grits have corn in it. It was amazing, my sister tasted it and agreed it was the best we've ever tasted. I want to taste more food from there but I'm going back to Texas. Adding a picture.

    Orlando L.

    Easy review! Service=Awesome!, Food=Awesomer! Ambiance=Good I ordered the meatloaf which is the best I have ever had including my own home cooked. There was not the normal tomato coating on the outside and gravy was on the side. I prefer it dry but like the option if I wanted to add it. Fried okra was crispy and hot. Mashed potatoes and brown gravy was a hit. The food portion was enough for two meals. Don't miss out on the opportunity to eat here. Eat Local, support local, Enjoy!

    Bread Pudding and BBQ Shrimp and Roasted Corn Grits Both are delicious! I can eat the shrimp and grits every day and never get tired of it.
    Arielle R.

    One of my favorite southern food restaurants. Love all their food and their service is great as well.

    Meatloaf Sandwich (1 Sandwich 1 side)
    Kristie S.

    We found this cafe when some family visited from out of town and wanted "local food." Everything was great and tasted homemade. The service was so friendly and couldn't have been better. We found a gem and the family was happy!

    Meatloaf, mac & cheese, red beans, Red Beans and Rice
    Panette P.

    Real comfort food. Whenever I eat out, I ask what is made in - house so I can order the best possible meal. Gus' meatloaf - I grew up eating meatloaf and I was in the mood for "homey-mommy" food. It was very good, like good homemade meatloaf. Two thick slices. I eat my meatloaf with ketchup, so I made a little ketchup pool on the side of my plate and dipped meatloaf bites as I ate. I also love meatloaf sandwiches and I bet this meatloaf, served cold, would be good on sliced sandwich bread. Sides- Mac n cheese- tasty, creamy béchamel-based, mildly cheesy sauce. Sauce was poured over the pasta. The pasta was penne not macaroni. Sauce was good, but I would have preferred a sharper cheese for some tang. Also, the mac n cheese was served lukewarm, not hot like it should be. Red beans -n-rice- tasty, well- cooked beans, smokey , meaty pork chunks, nicely seasoned. They even left Bay leaves in the beans. Love that. Cornbread- moist, sweet, fluffy, nice texture. Very good. NY style Cheesecake- i love cheesecake but i was not a fan of theirs. Its texture was grainy, not creamy/smooth. It lacked flavor and tang. Crust was bland. Overall, it lacked brightness. It was served with chocolate sauce that tasted like Hershey's syrup from a bottle. Definitely would not order that dessert again. Arrived for an early dinner at 5p. I was greeted when I walked in, staff is friendly, staff is knowledgeable about the menu and how things are prepared. Service was prompt and staff checked in regularly after serving. Business was steady with lots of takeout orders, and regulars dining in. This place needs a good scrub down on the interiorpp. It's looking neglected. Also the floors in the restaurant and bathrooms are very dirty and really need a good scrub. I give it four out of five stars because of the dirty floors and grainy cheesecake. I doubt I will return because I just can't stop thinking about the dirty floors.

    Really enjoyed the meal today. I would suggest that you stop by for a visit, you won't be disappointed.  Keep up the good work...
    Deldrick S.

    5 Star for the food 5 Star for the service. The server was really helpful and knowledgeable of the menu and portion. 5 Star for experience. We stop by during lunchtime and it was obvious that everyone was well taken care of of.

    Shrimp and Grits
    Phuong N.

    I like to meet up with friends for lunch and try different restaurants but it seems they all requested to come back here again. Service is always great and the food is well seasoned and delicious. The food portion is a lot and I usually have overs. I would suggest ordering a few different items in the menu and sharing it so you would all get a chance to taste each other's food and find your favorite. I have tried more then a few on the menu and there was nothing I didn't like, everything was delicious but my favorite is the Travis Wings and Shrimp Fried Rice,

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    This place is great for the home cooking. Have always got take out, but the customer service is always impeccable.

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    The food was amazing and it was modified to my liking as I wanted my shrimp to be grilled and not fried

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    Sigh. Disclaimer: the food just isn't the same anymore…read more My parents live on the Westbank, so whenever I come home to visit and stay more than a few days, I always make a stop here, specifically for their stewed okra on Tuesdays. I hadn't eaten here in over a year, but two years ago that okra SMACKED. It was so good I had to stop myself from eating the entire container in one sitting. This time, though, it tasted completely different. Honestly, I mostly picked over it. It did have a decent amount of seasoning meat in it, which I appreciated, but the flavor was just off. My mother agreed. I also ordered the stuffed catfish, and unfortunately the catfish tasted almost entirely like blackened seasoning and nothing else. It used to have much more flavor and balance than that. The yams were fine, and the seafood dressing tasted the same as usual, but I was really disappointed because the okra was always the star of the show for me. Since that's no longer hitting the same, I honestly won't be back. And mind you, this was after standing in line for ~90 minutes. I will say the workers still have that Southern hospitality, and the customer service itself was pleasant. But while standing in line and watching the workflow, it was easy to think of multiple ways the business could improve efficiency. I'm honestly surprised those issues haven't been addressed yet. If you want to go for the experience, then sure, go for it. But don't expect to be blown away. For me, the wait time, prices, and food quality just didn't live up to the hype anymore.

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