Why were we the only ones here on a Sunday afternoon?! My family and I tried a bunch of different dishes to share; I had the BBQ 2 way with pork ribs, mild beef links, and two sides. Trey (sp?) was busting his butt as the only one in the kitchen and still managed to bring out all our dishes hot and around the same time, AND kept checking in on us to make sure we had everything we needed. The portions were great for the price, It was all so good my mouth was crying happy tears. PLEASE eat here! read more

Lizzy’s Cajun Cafe - BBQ 2 way w/ Pork Ribs and Mild Beef Links (with two sides, unpictured) - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Albany, California

We really love this restaurant. Located right in the heart of Solano Ave. Mr. C gave my husband and I excellent service and our food was excellent. I felt like I was with family having dinner. The huge serving of fried chicken was so crispy and delicious. We also ordered bar b que and a few sides. My experience was so exceptional that we decided to have our annual Christmas luncheon there today. The owner Elizabeth is so organized and professional. She went above and beyond what we expected paying attention to every single detail. I really owe her a debt of gratitude for such a job well done. The staff were very accommodating and friendly. I certainly appreciate all of the work that was done to make our event so memorable. read more

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Food is sooo dang tasty. Went in on a random sunday afternoon with family and we left with full tummies. It has cute vibes and good atmosphere and the staff is amicable and attentive. I definitely plan on coming back here with an emptier stomach read more

My Jambalaya was fair. My dirty rice was bland as was my baked beans. My wife and my friend had ribs which were tough to chew. Their potato salad was OK. We had an order of fried chicken to go. None of us liked the fried chicken. Extremely disappointed. read more

Amazing food and service, it's hard to get good fried catfish where I'm from, but it did not disappoint!

Lizzy's Cajun Cafe on Solano & Masonic blends Southern comfort with Albany history. Run by Elizabeth Evans (with her father, Chef Curtis, "The Whistling Chef," cheering her on), the menu shines with hearty crab cakes, smoky ribs, flavorful jambalaya, and Flora's Famous Peach Cobbler. Spice is balanced to please everyone, with hot sauce on the side if you want to kick it up. Cozy, welcoming, and full of soul, Lizzy's is as much about community as it is about great Cajun cooking. read more

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Super Amazing. Always wanted to eat here but never seem to get the timing right, a friend took him here for a Sunday brunch, and we ordered the two-way combos with ribs and links, potato salad, each of which come with a little piece of bread. Both the ribs and the links were outstanding, slow cooked, smoky, tender, crispy on the edges, and the sauce was excellent. We didn't eat inside though because they were catering for an event, and it was interesting to see a bunch of super well dressed people that looked like they were from down south or had down south roots enjoying some food. Staff was super nice, the lady that served us was a real sweetheart, and the overall experience was excellent. Highly recommended for the barbecue. I'm going to go back and try some of the other things! read more

Lizzy’s Cajun Cafe - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Albany, California

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The food is amazing, the owner is supper nice. Me and my bf come when it first open and the owner gives us some free bread. The place is also really nice and cozy. I will definitely come back soon read more

Lizzy’s Cajun Cafe - Uncle Luke BBQ - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Albany, California

Food and service are top notch! The fried catfish was fresh, hot, and crispy. Both owners, Mr. C and Lizzy always take the time to talk with their customers and they remember you throughout the years. read more

The location of this restaurant is great. The owner is a nice man. His daughter working the front of the house is super kind. As far as the food, my family ordered the Western BBQ burgers, and I ordered the jambalaya. The burgers had an odd taste. My 14 year old had it said they smelled like goat food, like the pellets. Sure enough I tasted it and it did! We told them and they sent out chicken instead. The chicken came with potato salad. The chicken was ok. The potato salad was not the best. I tried the green and I don't know why it tasted like pickle juice. The jambalaya was watery. I was a part of a large party. The way they didn't really help sort the bill was very unprofessional. The wait staff looking extremely overwhelmed. I personally will never return. Which is a shame, I love a family owned business. read more

We had the pleasure of celebrating our grandmother's 99th birthday this past December at Lizzy's Cajun Café. I wanted it to be a wonderful experience, but unfortunately, it didn't fully meet my expectations. **Pros:** - The private event space was charming, cozy, and intimate--almost like hosting a party in your own home. We were allowed to decorate however we liked, which was a nice touch. - Curtis, the owner and father, was an absolute sweetheart. He was kind, accommodating, and even surprised us with complimentary appetizers like cheese sticks and taquitos while guests waited for their meals. His hospitality was greatly appreciated. **Cons:** We had prearranged a system where I collected guests' orders in advance, wrote them on cards with their names, and asked everyone to bring cash to pay for their meals. Given our group of nearly 40 people, I knew it could be complicated, but I was hopeful it would run smoothly. The night before, I discussed everything with Elizabeth (Lizzy), one of the owners. However, she initially suggested charging a flat $40 per person to cover tax and gratuity, which didn't make sense since some guests were ordering lower-cost items like burgers. This later became an issue. During the event, I was repeatedly pulled aside by either Lizzy or her sister Loren regarding complaints from my family, which were valid concerns. Some guests found their garlic noodles hard and cold, burgers were undercooked or had an odd taste, chicken lacked seasoning, and margaritas--priced at around $10--were noticeably weak. The bartender even had to come around and add more alcohol after the fact. At one point, they even ran out of French fries. While I understand that issues can arise, what disappointed me most was Lizzy's response. She seemed visibly irritated by the complaints, and it showed in her tone and facial expressions. While Loren was also frustrated at times, she remained professional and kind throughout. My husband and I enjoyed our catfish, but unfortunately, many guests were dissatisfied with their meals. Another issue was the way food was served. After collecting the name cards I had written, they assigned table numbers but didn't display them properly. Instead of placing the numbers on stands, the servers simply shouted them out when delivering food--making it feel more like a casual diner than a private event. A little planning, such as a seating map or table number stands, could have avoided this confusion. At the end of the night, my husband collected money from guests, ensuring tax and gratuity were covered, yet we still had a $130 discrepancy. Unable to understand why, we just paid it ourselves. We suspect we were charged for the appetizers Curtis had generously provided, as it seemed Lizzy was unhappy about him giving them to us. Throughout the process, communication between the owners was disorganized, and at times, it was unclear who was actually in charge. I always want to support small Black-owned businesses, which makes it especially difficult to write this review. However, they specifically asked for feedback and mentioned that they read all reviews. I sincerely hope this helps them improve their customer service for future events. read more

Such a great experience from start to finish! The staff was incredibly welcoming and attentive, which made the whole visit feel extra special. The ambience was cozy and inviting -- perfect for a relaxed night out. And the food? Absolutely delicious. Every dish was full of flavor and clearly made with care. Can't wait to come back! read more

To be fair, I think Jamie W. and I probably need to go to Elizabeth Evans' restaurant in Albany to get the full dining experience this type of indulgent feast really deserves. Ordering it through a delivery app removed the culinary context of what we received. Because the restaurant sells full meals and not a la carte items in their menu, the choices were limited and kinda big which meant it felt pricey. With that caveat in mind, we ordered just one thing, the $50 BBQ Half Chicken and Ribs Dinner (photo: https://bit.ly/3MRjUt9). They said it served two, which indeed it did because if included two sides, Spicy Green Beans (photo: https://bit.ly/3tlaEGj) and Macaroni & Cheese.(photo: https://bit.ly/39POhBL). Yes, there was plenty of food for fifty bucks even with the delivery charge built in. Sunday dinner was coming so we wrapped our napkins around our necks. OK, we didn't but you get it. The chicken and ribs were in the same deep dish tray nearly submerged in BBQ sauce. Although the meat was tender enough, it was just too saucy and sweet for our taste. The sides definitely reflected the Sunday picnic-style approach you would expect, but neither really blew us away. Like I said, it probably would've been a more satisfying meal if we were dressed in our Sunday best and getting the food straight from the kitchen instead of reading the latest delay message from GrubHub. FOOD - 3 stars...a very saucy and too-sweet Sunday dinner AMBIANCE - n/a...it was a delivery SERVICE - 3.5 stars...everything seemed packaged right TOTAL - 3 stars...we may try the catfish or the crab cakes next time RELATED - Exploring Albany? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/3ebRKbk read more

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Right in my own backyard. I can't believe I didn't know that this place ever existed. It's small on the inside and they do have a side door that they do take out orders had. But it is so small that it's so small that I almost missed it but the one thing that I did say was the word Cajun. I cannot miss eating Cajun food because it's part of my culture. So as I walked in the door I was a little bit taken aback taking a bag by how stylish it was inside. And the people that work there are very approachable peryou're approachable. This is where I met Linda, My server. Linda has a great personality and is a great person to have in the front to greet guests new and old. Normally when I see a sign that introduces introduces their cuisine style I'm a little hesitant as how authentic it will taste paste. When I put up the word Cajun all I could think of is it's probably Cajun-ish. I was wrong. They have captured the spirit and flavor of the South. They don't claim it they prove it. I ordered the ribs junior, And I must say if these were the junior ribs oh my gosh oh my gosh they were 4 ribs with or ridge with lots of meat on them. It was so hot outside I definitely had to have ice tea with this. As part of the lunch special the barbecue junior ribs come with potato salad. And the fried oak road was delicious. While I was waiting for my order I made sure to look over the menu to see what I was going to have the next time I came in. I finished it all off with their Flora's famous peach cobbler. I got all of this as take out but I waited inside for it because they were open. I was just in a hurry and couldn't wait to get home and heat it up and eat it up. I just happened to accidentally put a big slab ice cream on top of that hot peach cobbler which I might add the use pineapple for flavor and it is well what a beautiful marriage that was. I have to tell you that some of the best barbecue I've had in the East Bay so far and I've tried a few places.I'm excited to go back and see if there's jumbalaya or shrimp and grits or anything they have on the menu like the fried biographics are as good as everything else I had was. Thank you Linda for making my 1st visit to your restaurant a memorable one that is positive and we'll be talked about. read more

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Excellent food & excellent service! My waiter was so patient, sweet, & kind! Curtis was also a treat to have! Everyone was so hospitable, and the food was affordable, flavorful, & scrumptious! You guys gotta come! The restaurant is very clean, with a very appropriate and soulful style of music playing! Don't forget dessert! read more

Lizzy’s Cajun Cafe - Turkey neck collard greens! - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Albany, California

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The only thing better than the service is the food!!! Immediately I was transformed to my grandmotherd kitchen on a Sunday afternoon. Delicious aromas and friendly voices all around. My fried catfish was perfect my and it came right out of the pan, hot af ( that's a good thing). Potato salad was fire and so was the spicy cabbage!!! My only complaint and I mean my only complaint is that there wasn't more food and that's not because they're not generous it's just to say that I'm greedy!!! Come see these people they will appreciate you and you will definitely appreciate them back. read more

Lizzy’s Cajun Cafe - This is the front of Lizzie's minus the three tables with umbrellas that I didn't shoot at respect for people's privacy - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Albany, California

I don't recommend this place, uncooked ribs, no smoke flavor, Mac & cheese wet, baked beans two spoon food only and over priced for what it's worth read more

I really wanted to like the spot but hygiene here is poor. Oily fingerprints all over my plate, broken oily dressing bowl. Dirt or black pepper on the tomatoes? Staff was kind, but they could do better. read more

Lizzy’s Cajun Cafe - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Albany, California

We were wondering when is this was gonna open all spring; and then covid hit. I was a bit skeptical because the inside was very tastefully decorated. Scary because being in Albany and on Solano, screams fancy, pricy and maybe average. Then one day in daily trip up or down Solano, we saw chairs... wait a person coming out... sweet they are open... we will have to try it sometime! Book marked! Today after zooming all day for work, I realized I never ate... all freaking day!!! So opened yelp went to book marks read a couple of reviews... good enough called and ordered wayyyyyy too much. hot links dinner side Mac salad (links were solid spicy and the BBQ sauce was tangy.) Crab cakes (3 perfect fluffy fried battered patties. Was a little disappointed because instead of tater salad they gave me more Mac salad- but it was great so I'm not mad at ya) Jambalaya with side of cabbage (jambalaya was spot on big hunks of chicken, andouille, plump shrimp.didn't add any salt or pepper to anything. The cabbage also had onion bell peppers and andouille... a meal in its own right. And the last side Cboys Mac n cheese ( I dug in and had to get the iPhone out to video that cheese tho!!!) Showed up ten minutes after ordering. It was ready! I wound up chatting quite a bit with Lizzie and her helper (sorry bro I forgot your name even tho you gave me a sprite and a bottled water for the first time visit) You see, they have brunch too and I saw shrimp n grits and the sound was audible of my eyes bugging out of my head. Lizzy said "oh yeah man we ain't playin! " Then she mentioned they are planning to put muffuletta on the menu as soon as they figure out the olive tapenade recipe. They got peeps "workin on it still down in Nawlins. " Too bad we already ordered our Cajun turkey from Popeyes... other wise.... Supporting black owned, local business and not having to get on a plane to get good home cooked Cajun! Yeah buddy! rear back...and slap yo mama! read more

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I order the rib plate $15 and side of potato salad and side of baked beans $6 and peach cobbler $$$ The ribs were uncooked and tough as a shoe. The beans were unseasoned and watery. Potato salad was full of mustard. The peach cobbler look like peaches right out the can. read more

Lizzy’s Cajun Cafe - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Albany, California

Ribs. and links cool .very very nice place .excellent service .I will be coming back .also for entertainment .I didn't know they had entertainment there . Nice folks .my only issue sides are to small ol read more

There is so much to love at Lizzy's Cajun Cafe! The food, the people there, the ambiance...it's just a wonderful place. I discovered this place because I drove there from Santa Rosa to see a Cajun band that was playing there, and was pleasantly surprised by the great food and staff. I've been there twice and it was worth the drive. The first time I went, I had the best shrimp and grits I have ever tasted and great fried okra. The second time, I had some really good, and unique, fried shrimp, and of course, lots of fried okra. My companion had crab cakes and couldn't stop raving about how good they were.The people make you feel very welcome and comfortable. I will definitely make the drive from Santa Rosa to Albany more often. It's so worth it! read more

Very disappointed, the food tasted like it was bought from Safeway's crappy hot bar and portions were small for the price. The mac n cheese tasted so bad (like soap) that even my mac n cheese loving kids didn't want to eat it!! And you know kids don't lie! The green beans were literally just transferred from a can to a to-go container and we were charged $6 or 7 for that! The links were good but also tasted like they were store bought and just slobbered with BBQ sauce. One of the chicken pieces didn't taste very fresh, the rest were ok. Ribs were decent but nothing special. The only thing that I genuinely liked were the beans, the rest of the sides either tasted like soap, from a tub or can. BBQ sauce tasted ok, but nothing special. Also, the two-way order came with the smallest containers of sides (see pics) and one small piece of bread, which for the price seemed too little. The three way sides were better in size but still also got one small piece of low quality bagette. With the amount of restaurants in the Bay Area that serve high quality, fresh ingredients I don't think we'll ever order from Lizzy's again. read more

Lizzy’s Cajun Cafe - Very small sides containers with the Two-Way order. Thumb for scale, not a thumbs up! Lol - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Albany, California

I went there this past Sunday for a event. The food was delicious and fresh. The staff was courteous and friendly! I highly recommend this restaurant to everyone who wants a great meal. The owner is very nice ! read more

This is a business trying very hard to get off the ground. However, I found my order of Louisiana food pretty tasteless although my partner thought her burger was great. read more

We went to Lizzy's twice. Once on a Friday when Mr. C cleaned and fried some fresh catfish, YUMM! Then we came back that Sunday per our wonderful host, Mr. C's invitation. We were promised brunch, mimosas and live music. We got that and more! We will definitely return for next Sunday's brunch. What a wonderful experience. read more

Went to Lizzy's for the first time today. Met Curtis and he gave me a tour of the place. They have a restaurant and private dining room on the Solano Ave side and a take out on the Masonic side. They now also have a beer and wine license. One other thing, they treat you like family here. Besides brisket and ribs, one of my favorite BBQ foods is - Hot Links. It is tough to find good links anywhere nowadays and I have finally found some at Lizzy's. Good flavor and heat, light on the sauce please. Another gem I found was their Catfish. Excellent flavor!! Highly recommend these. This place does not specialize in the side dishes. Get what you get, but don't expect a lot here. Concentrate on the meat dishes and you will be happy! read more

At first glance, I wasn't sure what to make of Lizzy's. Was it a restaurant or hair salon? We had the pleasure of chatting with the owner of this establishment who clued us in on the overall makeup of this place. For taking the time to tell us his story, I have no problem giving 3 stars. Because he's a local business, I will do my best to support, but I think they need to decide what business they want to be in - food or hair. BB read more

Oh my goodness. Fantastic new BBQ spot just a short walk from my house!! Big, juicy, tender ribs with just the perfect amount of marbled fat. Spicy links had just enough spice to let you know it's there but not overpowering. Smoky, sweet, sauce that you'll be licking off your fingers after every bite. SO GOOD!! Prices are very reasonable too. Going for the 3-way next time! read more

Lizzy’s Cajun Cafe - Ribs were amazing!! Could barely contain myself to take this picture... - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Albany, California

We shared one jambalaya and an order of grilled veggies. Food was ample with a "free"!house salad offered. There were only 2 tables in use; bad weather may have contributed to the small turnout. If we lived closer would absolutely come again. Kind, generous owner. read more

I had a party in this restaurant in April 2024 my guess and I was disappointed in the food and the service; Curtis and I have been texting and I have been calling him for several months now, asking for a refund of $300 which he agreed to refund. me I paid him over $1,000 for my party could you please refund me my $300 that you AGREED to pay me back. thank you read more

Loved the food here today it was so yummy!! Def recommend this place it has great servings!

The food here is fantastic I'm so proud of them expanding reopening we need to continue to grow or black owned businesses especially in areas like Albany. The barbecue dinner with salad is the hit I've been saying for years when are we going to start adding raw vegetables and fruit as part of our meal that's part of the reason so many of us have Diabetes high blood pressure obesity et cetera thank you so much for doing this we will continue to do patronize Your business. Those of you who have written negative reviews why could you not instead contact the owner and share your concerns , then in a couple of months see if it has changed for the better then write something but instead you showed your true colors too bad this is a fantastic place to eat. read more

Lizzy’s Cajun Cafe - Menu 1. Wild Gulf Shrimp and 5 Cheese Polenta (Shrimp and Grits) Serves 2 - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Albany, California

Came in when it was raining on a Sunday. Good thing I did! Host was really nice and super inviting. Ordered the Chicken basket, sweet tea, Mac and cheese! The chef brought it out to us and treated us like fam. Gave that good energy and food. Chicken wings were dressed perfectly, wasn't too sweet or too barbecued. Just the right amount that hits all the palettes. The Mac and cheese with asparagus compliments the wings just right. I wished they had a sign on top of the building so more folks come. Definitely a good find in the city. read more

the food was very good me and my family we be back plus they had really good customer service

Food was hot, crispy, and fresh! They have amazing cornmeal battered okra here and the catfish was perfectly fried. Even better was the amazing service. The refreshing margarita we ordered was so full it was overflowing--literally! They're really family oriented and made us feel right at home. We'll define be back! read more

Nice to have a Cajun inspired restaurant on Solano Ave. We went for lunch on a Friday. It's our second time eating there. Food is tasty. Prices are fair. The fried okra was very well prepared and legit. The rib junior portion was generous and while the meat was not the most tender, it was still savory and hit the spot. The potato salad was also solid, as well as my wife's bbq chicken. Curtis, the host, was by himself in the front of the restaurant and the cook seemed to be the only other staff. They are very hospitable and accommodating, but Lizzy's could use more wait staff and maybe an assistant chef. I noticed quite a few people were lined up for takeout. Also, if the OPEN sign had been lit, passing customers could be cajoled into coming in. Will definitely return. read more

I hate that I have to give this place 1 star. Really was excited to try this place and like it. The owner and the staff was nice but this place is very unorganized. Came here and placed an order at 4:45pm and was told it will take 20 minutes. 20 minutes passed, and they were still working on my order. 30 minutes later still waiting. Finally ready after 50 minutes of waiting. Here's what I got: chicken-was tender and good ribs were super hard to chew and tasted two days old. Was very disappointed. You can tell it was not fresh. baked beans tasted like vancamps can beans potatoes salad 2 orders of Mac and cheese- one was good but the second tasted sweet like they must of used the same peach cobbler spoon to scoop into the container. Peach cobbler made with can peaches and they used a lot of nutmeg. Who does this. Yuck. The food was very disappointing! The wait time was too long! I will not be back. read more

The food I ordered was horrible. The oxtails were tiny. They gave me three pieces, and I could've sworn one of those pieces was a short rib. However, the oxtails and the peas that came with it were the most edible part of my order. The sweet potatoes were horrible, the crab rice was overly seasoned, had a good flavor, but the crab had a slightly loud smell, the shrimp and grits were terrible. The shrimp was rubbery, and had a slightly rancid smell, the grits were very lumpy, and looked recycled from a previous batch. Overall, I wasted a lot of money. read more

Love this black owned business, great soul food in the city of Albany. I order garlic chicken noodles. Gonna try some catfish or red snapper next go round. The owner is very friendly and it's a family owned busines read more

Lizzy’s Cajun Cafe - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Albany, California