We tried 2 of the lunch specials today...chicken stew and roast beef. Both were a disappointment. read more

Good stuff at a decent price. Nice little small town cafe. This place can get packed to the rafters on the weekends. Apparently they have the best strawberry daquiri in teh area. I can't comment on that as daqurirs are not my choice of drink. Typical southern Louisiana food served here. I haven't had anything that I did not like. read more

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Ordered one Monday from the breakfast menu; I'm vegan so there was an extremely limited section. The taste and speed were there but they need to add more fresh veggies to this menu. I mean it is the "country" where there are farmer's markets and local growers. It's bazaar to have all the meats yet few veggies ingredients. read more

I popped in to Paul's with two friends for a Sunday lunch during a trip to Ponchatoula. I thoroughly enjoyed my platter with red beans and rice, rice with gravy, yams, and a piece of cornbread. Everything was amazing. I couldn't be in the strawberry capital and not have something strawberry so I ordered a strawberry daiquiri that was the cherry (strawberry??) on top for this meal. Serving sizes were large and if I'm ever back in Ponchatoula I will definitely be back and will probably split a dish so that I don't leave quite as stuffed. read more

Paul's Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ponchatoula, Louisiana

Awesome place, Great Home cooked like meals, and awesome adult beverages! Must admit they have great cooks and the best service anyone can ask for. Lines are just so long during festival season! read more

Wow! Breakfast or Lunch! Great Service! Grand Food! And Smiles, Smiles, Smiles!!! I can't believe this grand restaurant is so close to home! My wife and I throughly enjoy the food and Great atmosphere! read more

Classic small town diner, in every sense. Good home-cooked comfort foods, friendly service, reasonable prices, filled with locals, etc. I've had lunch here twice, and most recently, breakfast. I'm more of a fan of their lunches, which is why I made the drive up on a Saturday morning for breakfast. Lunches are great. Fried chicken, meatloaf, mashed potatoes, green beans, black eyes peas, and the likes. All very good and excellent prices. Oh, you get a free ice cream, too! I'd come back for lunch, but sadly wouldn't waste my time on breakfast, as the sausage gravy was just mediocre and the hash browns are clearly of the frozen food service variety. Cheap, but this is a classic case of "you get what you pay for". read more

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Came for the Po' boy and got exactly what we wanted. We had the fried shrimp, spicy chicken, and a side of onion rings. Bread was light and fluffy, batter on the shrimp and rings was light and crispy. Great service, friendly and efficient. read more

Paul's has been providing great food and service for many years and is a true staple to our community. It's my go-to for breakfast.

Love the atmosphere & clientele- kids, parents, grandparents all eating a wonderful breakfast- I love the cheese - bacon, omelette - biscuits are light & fluffy- toast is toast. Name your kind. Lunch menu is full of specials but the poor boys are delicious/ hamburgers are fantastic. read more

There is no better place in town for breakfast than Paul's. For as far back as I can remember, my parents have taken me here for breakfast at least once every week! You just can't go wrong with anything that they serve. read more

We ate here when we were heading into New Orleans for the day! We loved it. We will always try to make it here when we're in town. If you love the everyone know everyone old time place and the food tastes like home this is the place. People are friendly and it's just so quant. read more

Down right Southern Hospitality here! The place is clearly popular as it is busy! When tables empty they are quickly filled! We had no wait time whatsoever! I had the shrimp gumbo! Oh my it was mouth watering good! You are served a good size portion with plenty of shrimp and sausage! The staff ensures everyone is doing well and tended to. The owner walks around to make certain his customers are pleased and goes as far as to serve a cup of coffee if a refill is needed! I hope to be back in the area to stop at this beautiful gem! read more

Traveling around Louisiana we stumbled apon gold Paul's Cafe. Tucked into a small town called Ponchatoula, Paul's was one of those places portly Australians only read about in books. Paul was there, tying kids shoes and just being tops. The food was traditional american with a southern style and was beautiful. For about $7 I got salad, a main and desert i bought a tshirt cause it was such a great place. oh and there is a gator outside the restaurant too... worth it, just go... read more

Nice place, serves good breakfast. Doesn't stay open late. Locally owned. Good burgers and country atmosphere located in middle of downtown Ponchatoula, LA read more

Five stars for food, price and service. I had the red beans, rice and sausage and my husband had a hamburger. The hamburger was no frills, but had lots of flavor. My husband really loved it. The beans and rice were great as well. Simple good food at a great price. My entree came with a dessert. We chose banana pudding. Again, great. We left pretty stuffed. It seemed like one of those, "Where everybody knows your name" type of places. The staff was very attentive and kind. It reminded me of being back home or visiting my friends who had the dads who really want to make sure the food is good and everyone is enjoying themselves. We'd definitely go again. read more

I do not recommend. I stopped in for lunch and ordered one of the daily specials: roast beef w/ rice and gravy, corn, and candied yams. Having the corn and candied yams taste like lightly seasoned canned goods, while disappointing, is par for the course- It was the roast beef that shocked me. I am convinced that I was just served sliced deli roast beef with canned beef gravy. Paul's cafe both looks and tastes like a tourist trap. read more

Went with my boyfriend because we wanted to try something new and it seemed like a 'hidden gem' or something- plus the raving reviews. We get there for breakfast, and I don't know if they changed the way they do things but it was.. awful.. Just dreadful. I got a traditional breakfast. The hash brown was one of those oval things that McDonald's has for its breakfast. The bacon literally looked and tasted like microwaveable bacon (chewy and tasteless). The eggs were edible with lots of salt and pepper. I had to say something to our (awesome) waitress about the bacon- and she said her and her husband don't even eat it. I could tell she didn't want to rag on her place of employment, but she admitted to it being reheated. My boyfriend got biscuits and gravy, which he didn't like, but he said that it was more how they made it- not actually bad. His hash brown, eggs, bacon, etc were the same as mine. I'm giving this place 2 stars because our waitress was great, but man, this is 'Paul's old town cafe'! I was expecting a home cooked southern breakfast... But it was extremely disappointing :( On a lighter note, it's a cute place with a cozy atmosphere.. which worsened the disappointed.. read more

One of the best lunch experiences I have had in a long time. Great food and great service!

Right off 55 North, this place is great. Shrimp po boy was awesome and Best strawberry daiquiri around. Service was friendly and prompt. We were passing thru on our way to MS and found this gem! read more

Paul's Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ponchatoula, Louisiana

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While at the local craft festival stopped in for a bite to eat. Lovely atmosphere. Old time looking interior. Very inexpensive plate lunch specials. I was not wanting what was on the menu as I am dieting. Prepared a special plate for me for no additional charge. Served us extra corn bread just because. Look forward to dropping in again soon. read more

Great food and great service. I've been there a few times. Paul (I assume it's Paul, he looks like he's in charge) is always there and walking around. He'll point out customers to his servers that need something or even help out himself. It seems like it would make me nervous if I worked there, but I don't, so it's all good, ha. He doesn't chew them out or anything, just makes sure his customers are taken care of. It works because the staff is great. Friendly guy, makes you feel at home. He cares about his customers and his business. Food has always been perfect, biscuits are more than perfect. Low prices, no complaints. Check this place out. read more

I love this little cafe. The Western omlet is Lage and fills the entire plate, filled with sausage, ham, bacon and onion. The atmosphere is very laid back with a lot of local flare. Memorabilia on the walls from earlier days. They also have a variety of wine from a local winery. I would have to say the blackberry is my favorite. As far as pricing goes , two people can eat a large breakfast for under 25$. The one drawback is the bathrooms are like 2 by 2 foot spaces. No joke tiny. They are also located in the middle of town were all the antique shops are and small museum I would recommend this place. read more

We stopped to eat at Paul's Cafe while antiqueing in Ponchatoula, La. The atmosphere is nice and homey and very clean. What's most impressive is being greeted by the owner when you walk through the doors. The wait staff is friendly and efficient. The food is delicious and tastes like it's made from scratch like your Mom or grandmother would make. I ordered white beans and rice with sausage and fried eggplant and mustard greens. My husband ordered a bacon cheeseburger and fries. Everything was delicious and though I'm not a huge fan of mustard greens, these were the best I ever tasted! They had no bitter bite or aftertaste and were delicious! The portions are just right. I was expecting a piece of french bread with my meal but the cornbread though small was tasty too. There's a great relaxed feeling in this cafe and is frequented by locals for good reason: good food at very reasonable prices. Would very much recommend this restaurant. read more

Paul's Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ponchatoula, Louisiana

Met Paul - awesome guy. One of his seven daughters waited on us! Awesome breakfast which I highly recommend. They also have cool t-shirts and strawberry wine ! Stop in and you'll enjoy the quaint cafe feel. FYI order the pancakes! read more

Service was GREAT. WAITRESSES were great. Food was TERRIBLE!!! I think I was eating all processed, frozen food out of a box. But service was good. That's all I have to say about that. read more

This is a home town kind of place. The wait staff always make you feel at home. Food comes out quickly and tastes great! The COFFEE is the best here! They grind their beans here so your coffee tastes fresh and they are always willing to give you another cup. If you enjoy pancakes, please try them here. It's a secret recipe of deliciousness and goes well with that cup of coffee. Also, if you like toast, Paul's has homemade strawberry jam made with Ponchatoula's own strawberries. read more

Paul's Cafe has great atmosphere and friendly service. I was very disappointed in the food. I had the roast beef and gravy with rice. It was reheated frozen meat and gravy. My friend had the BBQ sandwich which was made from the same frozen meat just with bottled BBQ sauce instead of gravy. Learn to cook guys, its fun. read more

Not impressed at all. How this place has a 4.5 rating is beyond me. The red beans and rice were so bland with no seasoning or flavor. The spicy chicken filet was dry and not spicy at all. Only saving grace was the service and the daiquiri. read more

Fantastic little full service breakfast place--table beside me had bloody marys--that is obviously a local gathering spot. Family owned and operated, and the owner will talk football with you. Very fast and surpassingly friendly service! Food was great--big mess of grits on the plate, over easy eggs, tender country ham not too salty, gigantic biscuit. Couple of miles off I10, and definitely worth seeking out for breakfast when you're in the area! read more

Cute diner and great prices. Food was simple, but good. Definitely worth the 10 minute or so detour to avoid the other fast food options closer to I-12. read more

Home style breakfast at a great price and fast courteous service. The high light of my morning.

Paul's makes the BEST homemade strawberry dacquiris from real strawberries, not from a flavored mix. You can pay an upcharge for an extra shot of rum. An interesting side note for visitors not from around this area, you can get alcoholic beverages "to go", and no need to order any food at all. We always get the large that comes in a tall plastic, jug-like container with a super size straw. Super YUMM! The food is good with typical southern style breakfast, lunch is good as well and often features jambalaya, red beans and rice, etoufee, etc. Decent prices on the food. The restaurant is very family friendly. We love Paul's and always stop during our trek to New Orleans. read more

Stopped by this little café on our way back from New Orleans. All I can say is this is one of the best café's we have stopped at. Not only was the food amazing, the service was tops!!! My bf had the roast beef po boy and I had a cheese burger. His sandwich was HUGE! My burger was amazing! A typical diner type burger. The friends and onion rings were so good as well. The prices are very good! If you are ever passing through this area it is definitely worth the extra time to stop and eat there versus going through a drive thru. read more

The shrimp po'boy was delicious and the crinkle cut fries were done just right.

What a quaint little local Diner. The staff was insanely nice, helpful and fast. Food was delicious (omelets are huge!). Decor was nice "old world" type of feel. I really enjoyed this place. read more

Wonderful atmosphere- true southern hospitality. Grits are real. Etouffe is yummy. Enjoy!

I LOVE PAULS CAFE, Mr. Paul and his family are wonderful. The food here is great . Service is Great, atmosphere is wonderful. and everyone in there is very friendly. i recently went with a friend of mine they must have known what she drinks because as soon as we walked in and sat down they brought her ,her drink immediatly. thats when you know they know their customers.we ordered our food, She had the lunch special i decided to try the shrimp poboy, OMG it was delicious, her food look really good too. I will definetly come back read more

My wife and I drove to Ponchatula, from New Orleans, to go to some antiques shops. We stopped in for lunch and were very surprised. This is a famous location. They stood up for their faith and values to the ACLU! I applaud that. The ownwe and his entire staff were very friendly. I had the shrimp poorboy and it was very good. read more

Great hospitality, welcomed at the door, my wife had the catfish she was pleased. I had the shrimp poboy. Try Pauls homemade tarter sauce while you are there its the best i have ever had. read more