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    Poor Boy Lloyd's

    3.8 (254 reviews)
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    POOR BOY LLOYD'S ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Richard C.

    Expensive and dirty inside. Food was ok- slow to get food out. I'd skip. I had the oyster Poboy and it was a ton of bread and in my opinion not enough oyster. The oysters also tasted too fishy.

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    Maurice W.

    The food was hot when it was brought to my table. The chicken steamed when you broke it apart and the coleslaw was housemade. The cabbage and carrots were still crisp and was dressed well, not soggy and drowned or overly seasoned, it had th perfect vinegary, peppery kick while still tasting fresh. The red beans were creamy with a good flavor and the rice wasn't gummy and overcooked. I meet the co-owners as both were working, taking orders, delivering food, and making sure the customers were taken care of. After my lunch, I chatted with one of the co-owners and you could tell when regulars came to eat because they knew them by name. They even had a small town feel with a little store with treats in the front at th check out counter. They definitely appeared to be a local establishment that cared about not only their food, but the community and the service they provided.

    Menu 3/2025
    Sam V.

    Poor Boy Lloyd's - Baton Rouge, LA Rating: 5/5 We were in town for a bowling tournament and spotted this place while staying downtown--so glad we decided to give it a try! All I can say is: everything is packed with flavor and feels like it was made with love--the kind of comfort food that tastes like your mom cooked it herself. The shrimp po'boys were absolutely amazing--crispy, perfectly seasoned, and generously filled. The battered onion rings? Unreal. You can tell they're made in-house, and the batter was golden, crunchy, and addictive. We also tried the spaghetti and meatballs, and it was a total hit. The homemade meatballs were tender and flavorful, and once again, the batter and seasoning were spot on. One thing I really appreciated is how each dish had its own unique batter--subtly different textures and seasonings that show how much care goes into the cooking here. Everything we tried was consistently delicious. And if you needed more reason to check this place out, even President Obama and Shaq have eaten here! I can see why some reviews mention the service setup--during peak hours, the wait can be a little long since you order at the counter first before being seated, rather than traditional table service. But honestly, the food makes it more than worth the wait. Hands down one of the best hidden gems in Baton Rouge. Highly recommend it if you're in the area!

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    Jessica S.

    Walking in the restaurant, it felt like being in a Cattle chute. The restaurant is very clean and not very noisy. The club sandwich was mediocre $12.99. The Boudin Balls$9.99 are not freshly made(IMO) but they were ok. The RB&R are unflavored and would be a No for me. The Fish Plate$13.99 lightly breaded and hot. Not Seasoned with anything, Hot sauce is a must. The French fries are rubbery and cold. As we were sitting, I noticed a lot of people sending food back or not satisfied. Shaq You might need to come back

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    Chakara W.

    I always try to start off with the good. This place has an amazing location near the river in downtown Baton Rouge. Looking out the window at the cascading view to the river was tranquil. I ordered the half/hand poboy with shrimp and crawfish. The bread they use in my opinion is award winning. I could just eat the French bread buttered with nothing else. The poboy was good but it wasn't necessarily exceptional (again the bread is). The fries weren't horrible but they weren't "good" fries either. I use my toddlers as a grading scale for fries. They didn't touch them after the first bite. The patato salad was a bit runny for my liking and had just a little too much dill weed. They do have restrooms. The inside is quaint. It wasn't crowded but outside of the dining area there isn't much room for people to wait on to-go orders. The staff were very pleasant and that's always a plus. They were accommodating to my busy body 1 year old too. I'd go again just to try a different poboy on their French bread.

    Kellie O.

    I've searched for the best southern gumbo, etc, while in BR, for days- today I land here for lunch and was beyond impressed!!! I'll be back tomorrow for their étouffée! Their gumbo, red beans and rice, and fried okra was phenomenal! I've not finished a full meal in almost a year but I did today! Then I had a lovely conversation with the owner as I checked out. The service was amazing, and I paid a whopping 13.56 Pre tip! The only sad thing is they close at 3:30 PM. Aside from Fridays. You all need to have lunch here!

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    Trinitty A.

    The bread was stale ,and the lettuce was brown. Although the menu said that a sandwiches come with either fries or chips, that isn't true , it is sold separately. The old man is obviously thinks it's still 1967 & doesn't show the same respect to all his customers, especially black customers. From slamming the peppermint on the table instead of simply giving it to me.. to something simple as saying my total but just snatched my card to pay. Everyone I talked to about this told me , especially the ones who look like me says that's the normal ambiance & I don't not plan on going there ever again. That was so disgusting, it's 2024 ..

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    10 years ago

    Really enjoyed the red beans & rice and fried shrimp , super friendly staff nice environment !!!

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    7 years ago

    We had the bread pudding. It was delicious!!! I'll differently go back the next time I'm in Baton Rouge.

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    Found ourselves down town and hungry. Found PBL's on Yelp and decided to give it a try. Good food, friendly staff we will be back.

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    Real stuff, red beans and rice... real hospitality for an out of towner...

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    7 years ago

    Excellent PoBoys. We had a Roast beef, a shrimp, and an oyster PoBoys. They were all excellent!

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    Authentic food, yummy fried goodies! Don't come here for the salad, vegetables are kind of lame here. Great seafood platter

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    13 years ago

    Had a tasteless Po Boy :( I guess I'm not sure what to expect. This was my first one. Absolutely nothing to brag about...

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