This establishment doesn't wear hair nets. The same person that took my order came from the back rubbing her hands thru hair didn't wash hands and prepared food. Half way through eating meal that was dry , I found a piece of hair in my food. Returned order, manager/ owner stated "I apologize and whatever happened want happen again " instead of addressing the fact no hair nets are worn in kitchen, or the person ringing orders shouldn't be same person preparing food without gloves are washing hands!!! Not to mention I was charged 16$ and some change but only got refunded for my meal 11$ but you would think for inconvenience of having to make a special trip to return m mediocre food with hair my drink would had been on the house but that's ok.. I want return or recommend. Customer service and quality is everything to me!!! read more

The service was stellar and the ambiance is giving New Orleans! Food was great! I ordered the voodoo chicken and the toasted bread was amazingly delicious. I was so hungry I forgot to snap a picture In my defense I was on my lunch break and I did a to go order. J gumbos has always been a favorite in my household. My children were small and would ask for it! read more

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I love the bourbon chicken poboy! The lady at the register is always engaging and helpful. Usually plenty of seating available.

This place is a hidden gym. It is on Grinstead kind of hidden. It's a house on the street with its own small parking lot which is not necessarily common in the Highlands. There is also plenty of seating on the inside. I hadn't been in a while so I wanted to check it out. They had so many options to pick from and Jacob was so helpful. He let you try anything you wanted and he was very knowledgeable about everything on the menu. I ended up getting a bowl with 2 different items. You actually have the choice to do half and half which is amazing. I got the bourbon chicken and the classic gumbo with shrimp. The bourbon chicken is not like what you get at a Chinese restaurant. It is much different but still sweet. It tasted great even over the rice it comes with. The classic gumbo was classic. I will say the shrimp had a weird texture. Almost as if it needed to be cooked longer maybe. I will end up picking those out. They also give you two slices of garlic bread. It is like they got plain bread and put their own Garlic butter sauce on them. I really like those as well. All in all, the place is great. I hope it stays open and gets more business. The people there are very nice. read more

J Gumbo's - Highlands - Menu - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

Absolutely love the food here Prices very reasonable Small place but well worth the stop read more

Amazing service and even more amazing food. I was craving some Cajun food, but didn't want to sit down somewhere when I searched Yelp and found j gumbos. The lady working was beyond kind impatient with us as my brother and I argued over what we wanted. The honey Sriracha chicken was absolutely delicious. I'm not a big Sriracha person, however, this was amazing. The sausage gumbo is also really good. The lady at the counter recommended mixing the Sriracha chicken with the mac & cheese, and wow, was she right. The food was tasty, but the price was even better. For two meals, two mac & cheese, and two drinks, it was around $30. You would pay the same or more at a fast food spot for that. Overall, this food was delicious and the price was amazing, and I cannot wait to come back! read more

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I came in not knowing what to expect and left already trying to plan the next time I could come back! This is the best kind of hole in the wall place, it's nothing fancy just insanely good food. The woman at the counter was wonderful - when she offers you a sample - TAKE! IT! Try it all! And once you've tried it all get your two favorites together. If you're vegetarian/vegan it's a no brainer. Get the Bumblebee Strew with the White Chili. I'm not 100% sure they're vegan but they are dairy and meat free! This place absolutely blew me away! The bumblee strew is the perfect amount of sweet - almost like cornbread in chili form! All I have left to say is yum!!!! read more

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I love this place. The Voodoo Chicken is addictive. I get it nearly every time I am in Louisville. I have brought it back to friends that like food with a kick and they love it as well. My wife does not like the heat level I like, she loves the drunken chicken. Great service and great food. read more

This place was small, but very nice, food was great, service was good and the employees had great knowledge of the food. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone. read more

Super quick and very good. Come here for great food. Food and atmosphere was better than the places I ate in New Orleans.

Parking is behind the building. I went for lunch today and Stacie was great! Treated with a friendly voice and smile. My first time there so she gave me a couple samples of what I was interested in. Informed me of fresh desserts, that are made daily. Can't wait to come and try something else. Good prices! read more

Maw penny is a sweetheart! Food here is amazing. You can ask for samples of you're afraid to try spicy food. Spice ranges from mild to voodoo! I honestly do not have a favorite here after trying everything on the menu. Everything is amazing and super flavorful glad I found this amazing gem while visiting Louisville slugger read more

Man, the food is killer! Service was good, great atmosphere, just an overall good experience, I recommend! read more

J Gumbo's - Highlands - Sausage Gumbo - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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Hidden gem just off Bardstown road, behind dittos. Not much parking near building. They have both inside and outside seating. Was so impressed we were able to taste samples before ordering. So glad it really helped us make our decision. Great sized entree for price. My son had gumbo, my mom had chicken and I had the honey sirachi. Can't wait to go back! read more

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It's mostly pre-made in large pots that they scoop out for the customers, but many of the items are quite good. Easy online ordering and fast service, which was especially impressive as we went on Mardi Gras-- even when very busy, they were kind and clearly working hard. Covid safe! Our favorite items are the voodoo chicken and the drunken chicken. We were a little disappointed by the crawfish etouffee, but everything else was really good. Great for what it is-- a quick option for a few good Cajun items. read more

J Gumbo's - Highlands - Honey Sriracha Chicken Bowl Drunken Chicken Bowl Voodoo Nacho Red Beans and Rice Bowl Crawfish Etouffee - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

When I first moved to Louisville several years ago, J Gumbo's was my jam. I would get takeout from the original Frankfort Avenue location quite often. And now there is a J Gumbo's in my neighborhood. I bet I will be ordering J Gumbo's -- especially since I can order it for delivery now via the Yelp app -- quite often. This started this week. It had been a bit since I last had this Cajun-inspired delight, so I decided to go with my fave: the Double Combo featuring half Bourbon Street Chicken and half Bumblebee Stew. The Bourbon Street Chicken is slightly sweet from the hoisin sauce but also peppery. It is the least spicy item on the menu, in case that's what you're looking for. The Bumblebee Stew has a sweetness as well from the sweet corn and tomatoes, in a spicy sauce with black beans. Both of these are served in a large bowl over white rice. It's incredibly filling -- usually good for two servings. It also comes with a piece of bread on the side. If you eat in store, be sure to get a Big Red soda to go with your meal. J Gumbo's is no frills, filling food and is not to be missed. read more

J Gumbo's - Highlands - Bourbon chicken and Bumblebee Stew - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

It's...just OK. The shrimp etouffee (shrimp in a golden roux with celery, onion, and pepper) was really just bland. The shrimp were of a nice size, plump and fresh, but the dish just had no spice and was evidently tailored to a much more basic palate. The voodoo nachos (make your own nachos, any of the entrees over chips. The voodoo is chicken is in a spicy cajun tomato sauce with garlic and spices). Again, it was literally chicken with queso over chips. No spice, very little interest beyond a standard nacho flavor. Staff was nice even though one of the women working was new and made a few errors on my tab (quickly rectified though so I cant be mad at that). I might go again to see if another dish is any better but if you think this is authentic NOLA food I have some bad news for you read more

The place isn't much to look at from the outside, but there's lot of character in the food. My mom & I had crawfish and shrimp etoufees and they were both fantastic. Subtly spicy heat and plentiful seafood. Served with a side of toast. read more

My personal rule is that I do not give chain restaurants more than 3 stars, unless said restaurant blows my doors off (I'm looking at you, Taco Bell). And J Gumbo's does what it is supposed to do. Offers food at a decent price that adequately fills the hole. Rice, meat, sauce, and bread. All in one bowl. It's like the Cajun version of a Chinese food restaurant. And there's no reason to ever go out of your way to eat at J Gumbo's or a Chinese restaurant. You just go to the nearest one because you're hungry and need to be filled quickly. And that's what J Gumbo's does. Good for them. read more

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took over an hour to get food - server than gave attitude when I asked when it would be ready. this place has really fallen off. service is terrible. Don't go to bardstown road location unless you're cool with an all around terrible experience. read more

J Gumbo's - Highlands - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

Great food, friendly service, small quaint interior. The food was really good, nothing fancy. A must try! read more

J Gumbo's - Highlands - Red Beans and Rice - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

We love J Gumbos! Everything from the food to the atmosphere & service is a 10/10. Our personal favorite is the Bumble Bee Stew. We are vegetarian & love that they have multiple options for us to choose from while still offering plenty of non vegetarian options for our friends/family to enjoy as well! read more

J Gumbo's - Highlands - Bumblebee Stew - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

My wife and I were going to go to the FishHouse but place was toooo crowded and no parking. She then suggested J. Gumbo( nearby, still on Grinstead near Bardstown rd.) We both love New Orleans type foods. The place was fairly busy; parking in rear. We were treated at Counter by I believe to be owner who smiled and enthusiastic about food. While their current menu is limited, there were plenty of options on huge board. My wife chose Jambalaya and I had Shrimp Étouffée(delicious but lacking in shrimp which was delicious but less than 6 or so little shrimp was a let down since that leaves only rice and the roux). We stand down and two large piping hot bowls of food were shortly delivered, along with several slices of buttered bread. Food was Correctly spicy like in NO, filling and Delicious . My wife even mixed the two. For the two large bowls food, bread(included) and soda, the bill was almost $17.00. Definitely on our return list and hope to see expanded menu. Well worthwhile the visit and great value for quantity and quality. As we left more people were coming from back of parking lot. Look at the pictures and you be the judge! read more

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Ordered via über. Waited almost an hour and then was given a cancellation notice. It's now too late to order elsewhere. Disgusting customer service, avoid. read more

I ordered the drunken Chicken so good my sister order the gumbo and she couldn't stop eating. The service was great fun we laughed at his funny sayings joking attitude lots fun very good. Even when call he told me exactly the direction to take to avoid a parade. read more

Great food AND service!!! I always look forward to going there. The food is consistently good and the service when you order is always great! read more

Wow!! When I say this place is one of my favorite places in Louisville I mean it. Everyone that works there is super kind and welcoming but also has great recommendations! The entrees I have tried are amazing but I'm OBSESSED with their cobblers! I tell everyone i meet around town to go and order every kind of fruit cobbler they have. read more

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If you're looking for good, fast Cajun food, get over to J Gumbos in the Highlands. I always get the voodoo chicken and add shrimp for a small up-charge. Perfect amount of spice and full of flavor. I also get the Cajun mac n cheese as a side -- creamy and spicy. Great place for a quick weeknight dinner after a long day at work. read more

The food is absolutely amazing, we stumbled on this place cause everywhere was packed and it was the definitely better than any of the other places. The portions are huge, the service is great and the lady kept bringing us stuff to try. We can't wait to come back and highly recommend J Gumbo's to everyone. read more

Shrimp étouffée was perfectly spicy, macaroni & cheese side was perfectly creamy. Crawfish cheese dip so good with the tortilla chips that were not too greasy. Helpful staff. 10/10 would recommend. read more

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J Gumbo's isn't my favorite spot, so I can't really give this place a great rating. I'm not sure why, but I've never really loved it. I'm a huge fan of authentic New Orleans/cajun cuisine, so maybe I'm overly critical. Whatever it is, the chain just really isn't for me. J Gumbo's - Highlands seems like a fine location though. Just as I'm not a huge fan of the chain, B loves it! It's one of his favorite fast food spots. So, we went here for dinner the other night and the place seemed clean and the service was fast and friendly. The location was really dead though, on a Friday night, so that's not a great sign. B was disappointed, as this spot is really close to our house and he's hoping it remains open. The food was the standard J. Gumbo's that I remembered from previous visits. I didn't really enjoy my meal, but B did. If you're a fan of J. Gumbo's this is definitely a fine location. If you've never tried it then you should check it out, you may love it! Unfortunately, it's just never going to be one of my favorite places. But, I'm sure I'll come here from time to time since B loves it so much. read more

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I love that this is in the neighborhood now. The owner and person behind the counter are really nice. I've never eaten there and have only taken food out. They're fast, too! The gumbo, drunken chicken, and etouffee are really good - just a little salty for me. During a cold winter day, this place is perfect during that weather. I haven't gone in a few months since it's been 98 degrees everyday : ( read more

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The service was nice. Denise helped get my food and also was super kind to advise to taste the food next time so I'll know what to order. She's super kind and helpful. Jambalaya was super tasteful along with the Mac and cheese. You definitely get a southern soul feel here. read more

What an amazing hidden gem! Must visit! We were pleasantly greeted by Melody who created an extremely inviting and pleasant dining experience for us! Her friendliness and food recommendations were spot on! The food was amazing! We ended up ordering 4 meals for 2 people so that we could take it with us to go! The Gumbo, Voodoo Chicken, Jambalaya, Crawfish Etoufee were all spot on true Cajun cookin'! Geaux to J Gumbo, see Melody, and enjoy an amazing hearty meal for not a lot of money! read more

J Gumbo's - Highlands - Shrimp Gumbo, Smoked Sausage Gumbo, Voodoo Chicken, Crawfish Etoufee/Jumbalaya Double Combo - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

So glad this J Gumbo's re-opened. I love all of their food, especially a mix of the bumble bee stew and drunken chicken. My daughter, who is super picky, loves the bourbon chicken and is always asking to go back. Friendly and prompt service, clean environment with lots of fun Mardi Gras decorations. read more

I tried the gumbo, figured that was a good staple to try. It had a strange metallic taste to it and could have used some sausage along with the sparse shrimp. Perhaps I am a bit spoiled from the time I lived with a chef in training from Louisiana. The part that was really disappointing is the fact that they charged $4 for one piece of garlic toast that wasn't even very good. The only reason I'm giving them such a high rating of three is the staff was very friendly and courteous. Maybe I'll try them again with a different meal and sans toast! read more

J Gumbo's - Highlands - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

Very good food! Hot and fresh! The atmosphere is really unique and refreshing. The service is nice and hospitable. I can't hardly find a flaw with this joint. My only complaint would be parking but that comes with the highlands if anyone could guess. I'm giving an honest 5 stars. If you lose a star for parking alone then you don't deserve to eat out anyway. Give this place a go. Very delicious Cajun food. Just as good as the Frankfort avenue location. read more

J Gumbo's - Highlands - Drunkin' Chicken and garlic bread. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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This place is pretty good, we don't have many Cajun places in Louisville, so this place will get your Cajun fix. The customer service was great, this was our first time and the lady let us try samples of almost all the types of gumbo and she was very knowledgeable. I tried the combo which is a big bowl of two different types of gumbo and it came with a piece of toast. I usually eat all of my food, but I didn't finish the bowl, every bite was packed with flavor and spice, it was good. The price wasn't bad about $8-10 per person and I had lunch for the next day. I wouldn't eat here very frequently because the food got old quick. What I mean by that is, I got tired of eating it half way through. That's just me, I'm not real big into bowls of soups and chili because I want an entree with sides, as opposed to a big bowl of soup. Overall this was good food with great customer service, I do look forward to coming back in a couple months. read more

Wow!!! The people working at the front were so pleasant and nice to talk to! They let my husband and I try a few different bowl options and were spot on with the descriptions and flavors. I ended up getting the gumbo (added shrimp) and extra bread. Get the extra bread!!!! Overall extremely tasty and satisfying. Will be coming back. read more

J Gumbo's - Highlands - Sausage gumbo with shrimp - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

Disappointing. Store is 3 blocks from my house but I never heard of it. So I thought I'd give it a try. Turns out to be the exact same place as J Gumbos which I'm not a fan of. Why do they feel the need to have 2 names for the same restaurant? I'll just leave it at that. read more