An unexpected and enjoyable find today. We love finding good Cajun food and this place is it. We tried the gumbo and shrimp po'boy. Both were excellent. The friend shrimp wasn't overly coated and as a bonus crawfish on the sandwich. If you are looking for a fancy place this isn't it, but if you want some good Cajun food then this is your place. We've driven 30 min to eat at Terrebonne Po'boys in Lawrence and we would drive 30min to eat at Mud Bugs in Gladstone. read more

Mud Bugs - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

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The service was fast. They were steady-busy and I was in and out in about 7 minutes. I tried the Basa Po Boy with the slaw on the side because I've never liked slaw... Theirs was the only exception. Fried okra was delicious. 10/10 I will be back read more

Not gonna lie, I didn't expect this food to be as good as it was. My goodness it was delicious!!! And customer service was on point! Will definitely be back! read more

What a delight. Cajun po boys try the crab w fried okra. A plethora of bottled hot sauces, the green is mild. This is a fun fresh unique place, basic decor yet tasty food. Seems like an overgrown food truck. Friendly staff. Nothing fancy but I like this place. Should be 4 1/2. Don't forget jambalaya as a side soup. . read more

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Do yourself a favor and visit Mudbug. The food at Mud Bug is fantastic! We have enjoyed going to the restaurant for years. Recently Chris and Heather catered a special event for us. We could not have asked for better service and food. They are the best! Chris and Heather thank you so much! read more

The food was less than under whelming. I was expecting a Louisiana Po Boy and got a mouth full of bread and the tiniest shrimp in the water they could find. The flavors weren't even subpar. I'm giving them a 1 star for service, bc they didnt care, and a 1 star for food bc it tasted horrible! As for ambience... there was NONE! read more

The jambalaya was excellent, as was the okra. Service was prompt and friendly. It is a counter-service restaurant but a really good one.

Great Po boy!!!!! Fresh quality and nice staff !! I could eat these everyday but I would gain 50lbs but a great cheat meal!

Everything was good! Amazing eats and red beans and rice is out of this world. I would eat this in Mars if red planet had red beans and rice. read more

Mud Bugs - Incredible eats! - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

For the northland it's above average food for authentic poreboys it's just average and there frozen crawfish tails are chewy and small there fries are great but business hours are terrible read more

I highly recommend the seafood jambalaya it's sooooo good customer service is always gr8 read more

Mud Bugs - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Authentic New Orleans food in Kansas City. Definitely worth going. I recommend the gumbo. Although the Poboys looked awesome.

When I saw this Mud Bugs on the side of the road, I knew it had to be good. It was pretty busy on a Friday night, the line was up to the outer door and a couple groups left because it was taking a while. They are opening a new location in a couple weeks just down the road on Vivion (next to Cupcakes Unlimited), so hopefully the space issue is resolved. The food is super tasty. I got Shrimp Po Boy ($12) and my wife got the Smoked Chicken and Andouille ($8.50), side of fries. The Po Boy hit the spot. It was a solid portion, they didn't withhold any shrimp. The Smoked chicken and andouille was alright, I'd order the Shrimp Po Boy again without hesitation though. I think the price is a little steep, I've had similar quality Shrimp Po Boys at various food trucks for cheaper. The fries were ok, nothing incredible. Overall, I was very pleased with our decision to go here. read more

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Omg check this place out! So good! I had the Po'boy. They included the jumbalaya and beans. Amazing seasoning! read more

You will NOT find a more authentic Po' boy anyplace else in Kansas City then at Mud Bugs!! My mother lives nearby and introduced me to Mud Bugs shortly after they opened. The staff is kind and courteous and kind and always make you feel welcome. The shrimp po' boy is Devine and the gumbo is delicious! The fries and jambalaya are always good as well! Would definitely recommend to anybody looking for authentic taste of NOLA! read more

Mud Bugs - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Mudbugs has been one of my favorite places to visit or show friends that are in town. Their specials are sometimes so interesting that I have to try them! They had a skatefish po boy as a prior special and I can't wait to have it again!! read more

Delicious, quick, leaves us feeling happy! The flavor is vivid without being overwhelming, the freshness is tops.

First time here. I was greeted by a very nice lady, who explained the specials to me. I didn't catch her name but she had blue hair dye. It's not overly important but maybe the owner will see this and see I was happy with her service. I choice to order the special, with french fries and a side of jambalaya. When I picked up my meal the cook was extremely polite. It truly was delicious. I think the highlight was the jambalaya. I maybe a little biased though because jambalaya is one of my favorite dishes. I have had some very amazing jambalaya in my life. This one honestly ranked in the top two. It was extremely well proportioned between the meat and vegetables. The seasoning and spices that they put in it were spot on. The lady checked on me a few times to see how I was doing which is always appreciated. When I was preparing to leave I asked if they had a tip jar. The lady informed they did not and I did not need to worry about it. However I told her I still wanted to give a tip because I thought they did a good job and I definitely feel it was earned. For those who have read my reviews before know I like to nitpick things. The only thing I can think of about this location is the drink size. I ordered a Coca-Cola with my order and got a can. If I could change anything it would be the drink proportion. I would rather get a bottle of soda or a fountain drink. Personally I would rather pay a little extra to get the larger drink then just a can. But I might also be the only one with this view. Even with nitpicking the drink size, I still can't take any stars away from a five star rating that I'm giving this business. The quality of service and quality of food far outweigh any bad marks I could think of. I would definitely recommend this location to anyone and highly recommend you order a side of jambalaya. read more

Mud Bugs - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

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I discovered Mud Bugs from a Yelp suggestion in my neighborhood. Hands down, the best Cajun food I've had the Heartland. I thought Boudreaux's in St. Joseph was my gold standard for Midwest Cajun food but Mud Bugs set my standards even higher! I had the Seafood Jambalaya and my partner in crime had the Shrimp Po Boy. First off, they don't cheat you on portions. We could have split the Shrimp Po Boy. The shrimp was fried to perfection, the crawfish was tender and spicy. The jambalaya was the same - perfect portions, expertly crafted with the best side of rice. The fried okra is a perfect addition. I look forward to getting takeout from my new Cajun capitol on a regular basis. I give it 5 fried shrimp emojis for excellence: read more

Mud Bugs - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Really unique seafood options for the KC area at affordable prices. We've tried several sandwiches and they were all delicious and portions were huge! I know this business owner has been transparent about struggling financially through the pandemic and beyond- I hope the community recognizes what a unique joint this is and continues to support them because they have great dishes that you just don't easily find at other restaurants in this area read more

So thankful Mudbug came to our area and stayed through the hard times. I've enjoyed everything I've tried!! The portions are crazy big. I can easily get two meals out of one order but then I always have to have a side I okra too!!! This Okie loves her okra!!! read more

Mud Bugs - Delish! Shrimp PO'boy, okra, fries and slaw! - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

We visit this area a lot and have been wanting to try this place. We were there for a late lunch and received a welcoming greeting. The lady taking orders gave a little explanation, bit didn't overwhelm us as we made our choices. I went with a KC Po Boy (pulled pork), mom had a Basa Po Boy. I added a cup of seafood jambalaya and a couple of cans of pop. As we waited, I'm guessing maube the owner asked us what we ordered and offered to bring us samples of red beans and gumbo. He brought out generous samples for us to try. We really loved our food. The portions were very generous and tasty. I strongly recommend this place! A couple of opportunities for even better experience: It's very dark inside. I kind of like seeing my food. Soda in cans stinks. It's good for variety, but hard on the wallet, especially with potentially spicy food. They brought out two hot sauces, but there didn't seem to be other condiments, though I didn't push the subject. The grilled bread looked and felt delicious and fresh, but tasted oily and a little off. Maybe the butter or oil that was used? I'm not one to pass on grilled bread, bit we ate the guts out of my sandwich and left the bread. read more

This was a surprise, the previous comments spoke highly of this food....hummmm I have to agree...the parking is easy, the area is clean and feels safe. The inside is simple as is the menu... We had the crab cake special and catfish poorboy. The waitress offered us samples of the Gumbo and Jambalaya....great flavors and a treat. We'll order them next time... The service was good, the crowd was fun... Our food was prepared quickly and was served warm and fresh...delicious, balanced spice..good cajun. Good place, good food, good service, fair prices and friendly staff....why not a five star? Cocktail napkins, and can pop....I prefer glasses and dinner napkins.... It's good to be inexpensive yet not cheap...balance. Still what a great place to grab a great sandwich! read more

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I know this place has a subtitle that refers to it's po'boys, but they should refer to its amazing seafood jambalaya as well. WHOA! Anyway, I got the shrimp po'boy that had brocooli slaw in it, which made it unique in flavor; however, due to its very large size (I generally suck at eating) and the saltiness (I don't eat a lot of salt to my diet, so it stands out to me), I wouldn't get it again. I *would* get the jambalaya though, which was very hearty, didn't have any one ingredient overpowering another, and wasn't salty to me. Christine was my hostess, and she was very sweet and icing on the cake for my visit. I'll be back! read more

Mud Bugs - Jambalaya with rice. Just get it. You're welcome. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

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I thought I posted before but I guess not. I love this place so much, everything is so amazing. I have had almost everything from here and have to say that it's all super quality. I love the shrimp and crawfish po boys the most but the sausage there is awesome too I sometimes get some of it to go and will eat it with queso watching football. read more

I have been wanting to check this out for some time now. The staff were super friendly and helpful which is awesome. I feel like you get much more food for your money here than many places and I really appreciate that. The bun was super good on my Po Boy. The hot sauces I tried were very tasty. I was lucky enough to try some special extra-hot sauces and they were pretty tasty. If you like Cajun food this is a fun option. read more

Amazing food!!! The shrimpiest shrimp po' boy I've ever had! Lemon garlic fries were amazing - don't think we finished them because we were so full from our sammies! 10/10!! read more

Mud Bugs - Shrimp po' boy and the sea hog!! - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

If you like fish sandwiches then this place is for you! I like that they use a broccoli stem and red cabbage slaw. I tend to go for the red fish, not a fan of gumbo just a personal preference only like seafood gumbo not sausage and meat but if that's what your into then probably good. Just wish they actually had mud bugs whole done boil style and would be nice to see oysters on the menu even if only deep fried. Over all great lunch place, not cheap though around $12 for a sandwich read more

I was pleasantly surprised! I didn't consider myself a cajun fan, but perhaps I am. I had the fried shrimp po' boy with a side a fries. The po' boy is impossible to eat like a sandwich - very messy. I think this may have been my first time having crawfish - didn't have much taste, not bad though. It was a little hot inside. There was a floor fan, but it needed a few more. Suggestion - lose the Styrofoam. The staff was amazing - they get 5 stars. read more

Mud Bugs - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Oh my goodness!! I'm home! I just drank the gumbo from the bowl. I may need a bowl to go. Yes I'm getting a bowl to go. I also ordered some red beans and rice. It is also outstanding but I ate the gumbo first. Again. WOW! Chef Chris Jones (only relation I know of, goes back to Adam). He brought me a sample of their po-boy. I will have one by tomorrow. He also brought me a sample of the jambalaya. I'm usually not a fan but this stuff could cure any ailment. Now for the last sample: roast beef. Just a bite (oh my) of what goes on their beef po-boy. I'll be eating that soon as well. That roast beef was to die for... Just gotta pace myself. read more

Mud Bugs - That is a roast beef po-boy. Added a little "Global Warming" hot sauce. Good stuff. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

There is a saying in the south when food is really good. "Tastes so good it'll make you wanna slap ya mama!" Mudbugs is THAT good. Their Po Boys are definitely satisfying and full of flavor The Shrimp and Crawfish Po Boy was full of flavor and the lemon pepper slaw just made every bite explode in your mouth. The Blue Crab Cake Po Boy has the lemon slaw, but also a caper and stone ground mustard remoulade that just packs a flavorful bite. Their Chicken Gumbo and Jambalaya are also top notch and just sings with that flavor you only get from a true Cajun cook. This is now mu go to when I need a quick Cajun fix. read more

This place confuses me. Po boys are the hardest thing to mess up and the chef running the place have turned them into some pretentious meal. Go back to basics. Every sandwich comes drowned in sauce even if you request them to dial it back. Weird food combinations on all menu items. Shrimp basket is the only thing I'd recommend. read more

Basically this small restaurant is part of a food truck operation. It is a box door of a food truck. The food is delicious and unlike any other menu items you'll find in the neighborhood I recommend a visit they have daily specials where you can save some money and they have a very large selection of hot sauces. I enjoyed the shrimpI think it was the Tuesday special very delicious my friend had the fish and he loved it read more

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Food 11/10, service 11/10, everything is really 100/10. One of my absolute favorites in the northland. Have been eating here for about 4 years and I'll keep on eating as long as there serving the best shrimp I've ever had. read more

Best Po Boys you'll find in the Northland. Highly recommend the crab cake Po Boy. Family owned and local. As good as it gets.

To be honest, it was a little bit of a letdown. The roast beef in my poboy was juicy and seasoned nicely, but the construction of the sandwich left a bit to be desired--the bread was untoasted, which meant that it got super soggy and impossible to pick up without falling apart. It was satisfying, and I did enjoy my sides of gumbo and red beans and rice very much, but I think I expected a bit more for a place that is so highly ranked (in the top 20 in KC on Yelp when sorted by Rating), and particularly on the heels of a visit last month to the Big Easy itself, so my comparison bar was probably set slightly unreasonably high. read more

If you haven't tried it you should! Tuesdays special is the shrimp po boy, it's delicious!

This is a decent spot for getting po boy sandwiches. I got half and half on the shrimp and crawfish one. A little too salty for my taste but I think that's how it should be. The sauce was creamy and slightly sweet. I wish it was a bit more sweet to balance out the saltiness a bit more. I also had their garlic fries. I think they should have more seasoning personally. They could also be more crispy. I'll eventually come back because they have some interesting menu options and special. You will leave satisfied, their portions are huge as expected. read more

One my Yelp friends William told me Mud Bugs had a St. Patrick's Day special Po Boy and told me to get down there and get it because it was yummy! And I did just that. The special was a Reuben Poboy with crawfish on top of sliced potatoes and sauerkraut. I ordered a side of french fries and the okra. The experience: To me when you go to a restaurant and the owner of the restaurant or the head chef comes out and ask you how was your meal, or was everything okay, this goes a long way! Both the owner of the restaurant and his head chef came out spoke with me. What's even shocking was the head chef knew me from a previous life. I was his supervisor at the company I presently work at and he remembered me. Of course we talked about the food and what I should try next. He knows I will be back! The food: The Reuben Po Boy was outstanding! The bread was toasted with butter, The Corned Beef was piled high top with crawfish and potatoes. Unlike the last time I was here I ate the entire sandwich , this time I ate only half and enjoyed the fries and okra. The okra is not that pre battered stuff that comes in a freezer bag. Is okra taste like Mom or Grandma's okra that's cut and breaded and deep fried to perfection. The next time I go back I will get a double order of okra because it's that damn good! Grades: Customer service: 10+ Reuben poboy: 9 Fries: 8.25 Okra: 10 read more

Mud Bugs - Look at the butter bread. That mountain of corned beef with sauerkraut! - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

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We had four different po'boys and share and they were all delicious. Sea hog Redfish Blue Crab Crawfish All legit. Lemon Garlic Fries... out of control paired with the seafood items. Fried Okra... kept eating it after I was full. Lemon Pepper Slaw... ate mine and my customers! Slaw was purple cabbage goodness. Truffled Broccoli Slaw... amazing. read more