I can confidently add La Difference to my list of go to Haitian restaurants. The fact that it is also a bakery led to the five star rating. The food quality and quantity also are contributing factors. The artwork throughout including history pieces on the origin of the Haitian flag, and a prominent display of leadership which include included my great, great, great, grandfather brought joy to my heart! I thoroughly enjoyed my meal which consisted of kabrit (goat), Djon Djon rice, green plantain and salad. I did request extra pikliz and gravy, as the gravy doubles as my salad dressing due to the rich flavor. The ample portions allowed for two additional meals, which were equally delicious as the seasoning marinated additionally. Everything was fresh. The rolls I purchased were soft to the touch and I was assured that they were baked that day after inquiring. They reminded me of my father, also of Haitian descent, and the bakery in South Florida near parent's retirement community. My dad would take me there and we would get fresh Haitian bread and rolls. Truly, one of the best nostalgic moments with the reminder of him and the delicious food. The location provided ample parking, and was not crowded when I first arrived. I placed my order after looking at all the offerings, including jams and other Haitian baked goods. Although I was assured that my food would be ready in about 15 minutes, it was closer to 30. Several people came in after me picking up large orders. My order taker acknowledged that my food would be ready soon, and I appreciated that. Thankfully, I was not in a rush. Do you keep that in mind when visiting, and ordering in advance may be an option. I will definitely return to try my other favorites, including griot (despite limiting pork intake...smh) and legume. Truly pleased to find a great Haitian restaurant in Gwinnett. Shout out to the Tik Tok person who brought it to my attention in her post! read more

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Maaaaaaaaan. What can i say!!! I've had this place before years ago and it tasted waaaay better this time. I got the chicken, white rice & beans (it's mostly just the soup) lunch plate for $32 including drink but it's sooooo worth it. If you ain't sweating inside a Caribbean spot, it ain't authentic lmao. I absolutely LOVE pikliz, $1 extra for 2 more but shit, i stuffed my face right then & there. This ain't a plate you take home, gotta eat it FRESH! Definitely 1 of my go-to spots. read more

La Difference Bakery & Cafe - Haitian Near Me - Lawrenceville, Georgia

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We moved from South Florida where there is a plethora of authentic Caribbean cuisine. That said, this has been one of the best/consistent spots that I've had since moving to GA. Food is made to order, so please, give them grace. It'll be worth it! read more

My absolute favorite place for Haitian food! Authentic and delicious. Service is slow and their English is not that well but my husband is Haitian so I don't normally have any problems read more

Haitian food is good. But this place can get lazy or act like they don't want money. Trying to get you to order more than what you need or else you need or else they won't cook. Even if you're Haitian. So even though they are closer to me, I'll drive to the location in Norcross to get my food. They enjoy serving everyone. read more

The food was horrible, small portions over price. The customer service was okay, the guy upfront wasn't knowledgeable about the menu

My first time trying this restaurant and the fried turkey was delicious. The portion size is also a plus. read more

Placed an Order 30-60 mins ahead. The service was very homey. I enjoyed the atmosphere and customer service experience. Loved the HAITIAN FOOD. ONLY SPENT 50.00 dollars. HEFTY PORTIONS AND VERY FILLING read more

La Difference Bakery & Cafe - Snapper and Tasso Dinner - Haitian Near Me - Lawrenceville, Georgia

How can I come to Atlanta and I don't make a stop here at La Différence Bakery & Café!!! The food will always be great and yummy here. Don't waist your time and money if you are looking to eat quality this is the place. read more

La Difference Bakery & Cafe - Légume - Haitian Near Me - Lawrenceville, Georgia

The food from this restaurant deserved five stars for flavor and remaining true to its authenticity. The goat, which I usually don't order from restaurants, was aromatic and tasty, not gamy like most other venues. The portions were plentiful to last two days. The service was better than expected. The staff was friendly and courteous. The price was reasonable for the generous amount of food received. My only objection, like many Caribbean restaurants, many items listed on the menu were unavailable. I understand the complexity and the time laboring process that goes into cooking Haitian cuisine, making it challenging to offer some items that may not sell daily. My suggestion is to provide specific items on a certain day and annotate this on the menu. Outside of this minor nuisance, they earned four stars and repeated business from my family. read more

I got the Griot with Djondjon (black rice) Better than some places I've had in Miami! Surprised i got this in GA where Haitian establishments are rare compared to Miami Fort Lauderdale area. So good and plentiful! Wish i lived close to this place. I was only visiting. The service was good. Wait wasn't long. read more

La Difference Bakery & Cafe - Griot with Djondjon. Better than some places I've had in Miami! So good and plentiful! - Haitian Near Me - Lawrenceville, Georgia

Have you ever walked into a restaurant and felt right at home? Well. Walk into this restaurant and you'll get what I'm talking about. I have been on a search for good Haitian food that reminded me of food from up North and I found this hidden gem in Lawrenceville. You're greeted when your walked in and you go to the counter to order your food. I got what I was craving GRIOT!!!!!!! And let's not forget the black rice. And no. I'm not Haitian but I have eaten AUTHENTIC Haitian food from native Haitians and this reminded me of them. The griot was just as I remembered. Fried with a little fat and seasoned well. The black rice was fresh and just like I like it. The pickliz was delicious. Nice and acidic because of the vinegar. I wonder if they sell jars of pickliz because I would buy it! If your in Gwinnett and looking for Haitian food, stop by and support! read more

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Hands down best Haitian restaurant in the city! The meatballs is always my favorite! This place is consistently good and the service has gotten much better! Definitely recommend for authentic Haitian cuisine! read more

Just driving around Lawrenceville, GA and came across this Haitian restaurant and order my favorite dish Legume with the fried plantains. read more

La Difference Bakery & Cafe - Legume avec BanNan - Haitian Near Me - Lawrenceville, Georgia

Love love love!! The food is always consistent and fresh. Coming from Miami, it was hard to find a really good authentic Haitian restaurant and I'm so glad I did. They make the food by order so my food is always hot and ready. When I was pregnant I went there every week to get the fried fish and diri djondjon. Sometimes they do take a while, but what do you expect? How long does it take you to cook rice and fish or turkey. Have some patience for some good Haitian food! Everyone is always pleasant when I come there so my experience has been exceptional. And the price is super reasonable. read more

Is this place still open for business?! I received a notification pop up on my iPhone from Yelp for this restaurant early this week, read several reviews and everyone kept talking about their fried goat (which I never heard of. Since this place had 4 stars I was excited to go there this weekend to try to fried goat and some other dishes. I called several times to make sure they were open because their hours of operation online said 9:30a - 11p and I kept getting no answer so I drove up their and as I was afraid of they weren't even open for business. The doors were locked and the place looked somewhat abandoned. The most recent review for them said 2 months ago so that's why I figured I'd press my luck and make that drive even though nobody was answering the phone after several calls before driving there! Wasted my gas and time for nothing! read more

I've been SEARCHING for an authentic Haitian food spot and I couldn't be happier to have found this place. The food is made fresh to order, so patience is a must. (We ordered when we arrive and the wait for a bit over 30 minutes. Almost 45) Even with calling ahead you still would wait but more like 5-15 minutes, since it looks family owned and operated, it's a small spot with bold flavors. Not a long wait on a Sunday afternoon, even though it's a little packed out... but honestly this place feels home-y so the wait goes by rather quickly. It feels like visiting someone's grandma where you immediately feel welcomed, and "at-home."... and the smell outside the door will trigger your tastebuds to want to try everyone at once. Large portions makeup for the price, so don't fret. I ordered a dozen chicken patties, griot to split, plus Haitian bread rolls, and two drinks for a family of 3. I will definitely be back again-- and will definitely call ahead. read more

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Horrible! Customer service is in the pits. I mean it's absolute guttersnipes running this place. The owner is a condescending liar and has a bully of a man who comes from the back to bully, yell at and get in the face of customers to try to intimidate you. Seriously, these people are mad disrespectful. The food is SO OVERPRICED for the portion size. The fish was overcooked. The chicken was burned. The "salad" was a couple measly pieces of lettuce. FRAUD! FRAUD! FRAUD! read more

I was told about this spot by a young up and coming chef. I lucked out and was in the area. I arrived before they were ready for service so I wasn't able to try the cuisine but my hunger pangs determined I could start with a Haitian staple drink called Akasan (AK-100). This sweet, rich, creamy beverage really hit the spot and was a bonus as a post-workout meal replacement drink. read more

La Difference Bakery & Cafe - Post workout meal. Yummy! - Haitian Near Me - Lawrenceville, Georgia

This Haitian restaurant is the best in Lawrenceville or so far in Atlanta that I've been to it's definitely worth the wait which i could definitely recommend to order way way in advance , man the Haitian patties are so good an $1 each i usually get one of each of the three flavors which is always hot and ready . Now let's not get me started on the authentic tasting griot , rice and beans and plantains man it's to good to be true an worth the wait in the food i guess the wait is long because it's cooked to order but the food an nice Haitian mommy who cooks an take the order is worth the visit she so nice an maybe the only one who really understands English read more

This Hatian Bakery Is A Family Owned. The customer service was decent. I enjoyed the Hatian Patty (Fish & Beef) ADDICTED TO THE FISH. Went For A Quick Bite. read more

La Difference Bakery & Cafe - Hatian Cafe - Haitian Near Me - Lawrenceville, Georgia

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The boulette was horrible it was falling apart and mushy. It wasn't seasoned. I am not sure if it was frozen or what but the breading was soggy and once you picked it up it breaks apart. Horrible would not recommend read more

La Difference Bakery & Cafe - Boulette ( fried meatballs) - Haitian Near Me - Lawrenceville, Georgia

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Most wouldn't find the place appealing since it's in the far corner of a gas station lot and you would pretty much miss it from the street unless you knew where it was or were getting gas. Nonetheless, I saw the Haitian flag and got curious. As I walk in the place felt as a mixture of walking into somebody's kitchen and a run down hole in the wall. I've always considered hole in the walls to be good indicators of good food though. Two gentleman were in a corner talking and both looked at me like I was lost. One politely asked if I had called in before coming. I said no and he went to the back were a woman came out. She seemed like she didn't want to be bothered my me and stood at the counter on her cell while speaking in what I presume was creole. Their menu is very limited but when I would ask for something she kept saying they were out. I ended up with the pork. Food wise, the food was super delicious! The pork was more fat than meat but their sauces and rice were so so good. I didn't enjoy the vibe of the place but the food is something I'd pick up again. P.s. they're on the pricy said though. read more

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Food is ok. The rice and beans is trash. The employees there are mean as hell besides the elderly woman. The man is mean as hell and the other employees to. EXPECT TO WAIT AT MINIMUM 2hours for two or three entrees. They won't apologize. They won't give you an update on the time Frame of your food. They barely do anything right. I ordered a veggie plate and THEY GAVE ME PORK or BEEF in the food. I specifically said NO MEAT and he DIDNT listen to me. Then got mad at me when I asked him to clarify if he asked if I wanted rice. I have never had Haitian food so everything was new no don't think I'll ever go to another Haitian restaurant. That's how bad this was for me. Very upsetting to say the least read more

Foods hood but wait is too long. I've been waiting almost an hour and there were people who came in long after I did, got their food and was gone within 15-20 mins Won't be coming back. There's another spot in Stone Mountain that has better and faster service read more

Carribean food specially Haitian food Yummy my Zoe's people already know the food is great the service it's awesome i highly recommended you guys to come try their food read more

Tried the griot (fried pork) not too long after and it was equally good. Definitely a hearty amount for the price and would absolutely order again. read more

I was excited to try their patties because I found another Haitian bakery but the patties weren't ready when we got there (12:30pm). it's nice that's they're made fresh. We ended up ordering food to go plus akasan. Everything is amazingly delicious and the portions are generous. The owners were also very sweet and accommodating. I'm excited to go back for the patties but will order ahead to make sure they're available. read more

Love the brown rice and Tassot " fried goat " there food is bar none if your looking for real haitian food.. It's kinda like my home away from home.. Can't wait to go back read more

We showed up at the last minute New Year's Eve to purchase some beef patties and they were able to accommodate because they knew this is the type of thing to be expected unlike other restaurants close by this restaurant is very friendly and the patties were good they now have a customer for life.. I have so much love for them..a wonderful place to go....FOOD IS ON POINT read more

Mezanmi whoa!!!!! Good food but prepare to wait. Even if you call ahead you're going to wait. It's okay, patience is a virtue

They have the worse customer service. I ordered over the phone and they told me 45minutes. I came in 50min and there was line of people waiting for their food. Finally after waiting additional 30min I found out they never took down my order. They re-took my order. Something told me to check my food before pulling off. They gave me the wrong food. When I tried taking the owner was refusing to take it back. I proceeded to tell him that I waited for an one hour and half. I told them they need to take it back. So they finally took it back. In the mean time the workers were arguing back and forth. The whole time I was there they were messing up people food order and arguing. This place is the worse. read more

First and foremost, I'd like to thank God that we finally found a good Haitian restaurant. Secondly, I'd like to thank Him that it's far enough from us (we're in Decatur) that we won't go there on the daily. If you take into account that they're a small business, then you'll get over any issues with the service. The food more than makes up for it! I got the Griot (fried pork), while my wife got the chicken, then we shared a Haitian patty and the homemade corn meal drink. Everything was perfect! Looking forward to trying out the fish next time. read more

It's run by owners. I don't care about the wait time because it's made fresh. This isn't a fast food joint. It's a master whipping it up in the back as you order. And well... if you cookk at home you know how many factors can play into expectations vs. outcome. I can see how the service leaves some with a lot to be desired, but....if you're Haitian you know where it comes from and how to not hold it against them. Try ordering food from a machann (merchant) in Haiti and tell me La Difference has bad service. Ha! As for the decor, it's basic Haitian aesthetics. Make it work with what you got. You, yes you reading this review. IT IS WORTH EVERY PENNY!! The portions can easily make two meals. The flavor is perfect and authentic. They put many restaurants back home to SHAME! Not to mention, when you ain't been home in a minute and just miss that vyann byen sizonnen (well seasoned meat) this place satisfies that craving my friend. Food, vibe, and decorations is a package deal. EVERYTHING from the menu is good. And those looking for "more" options, le'w Ayisyen wa konprann. I love that it's so far from us. Some people blow the paychecks on shopping, lottery tickets, and other feel-good vices. La difference would be the bane of my paycheck. I'd be eating there er'day. read more

This is the closest place to home, meaning the taste and customer service is exceptional just as it would be in haiti. The food is always hot and ready, most importantly they are consistent with their taste. I recommend anybody to try them out for your catering needs or just dinner for the family read more

First time trying this place and the food was fresh and really good. I look forward to coming back and trying another dish. read more

La Difference Bakery & Cafe - Rice and beans, fried chicken, fried plantain, salad. - Haitian Near Me - Lawrenceville, Georgia

The food and service was really good! It's next to a gas station. Family owned and we were the only customers in there! I'm surprised they didn't have more foot traffic! The pricesc are a little high but you get alot of food! So much food that me and my friend shared a plate and I'm full! The seating area is small! read more

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The food wasn't spicy after the man said it was spicy. They took our order as soon as we walked in and told us 15 minutes but we waited for 30+. The food didn't taste like Haitian food to me. I'm married to a Haitian and he wanted to try Haitian food here in GA while on vacation and he was not pleased either. The ox tail had more oil than anything. read more

Amazing husband and wife business. Great customer service and food. Would definitely recommend this to those who want Haitian food.

We are Haitian, I do not speak creole and there can be a language barrier . I have never had bad food and they ( all the employees) are very patient in trying to understand my order correctly ,and are more than willing to correct any mistakes. Yes it does take a while to get your food but this is GOOD food NOT fast food. read more