This is more of a grocery store with a warm food meat market attached it can be overwhelming when…read morefirst walking in as someone who doesn't have a clue what is going on. But as always the service here is amazing and so helpful. 5 out of 5 We got Boudin Sausage, I was quite shocked at how mushy it is compared to sausages that have more of a bite to it. 4 out of 5 Space is nice and clean 5 out of 5 Over all happy to say it was well enjoyed 5 out of 5

Pepperjack boudin balls = 5 stars. Full Stop. Period. End of sentence. That could be the review…read more The rest is lagniappe. That means a little something extra for you non-Louisianians. It is pronounced Lag-Knee-App, make sure you say it that way a lot when you come visit us. All the cool kids do. Best Stop is a must stop for anyone road tripping along I-10 in Louisiana. Who needs a Bucees when you have this place. The aforementioned boudin balls are the best road trip snack ever. Fried spicy, cheesy, delectable delights. On my most recent visit, I got their in house made beef jerky, homemade pork skins, the boudin balls and some jalapeno honey mustard to take home. All of it wonderful. One of my buddies who I was road tripping with, was smart enough to bring a cooler. He bought frozen boudin balls, a few pounds of boudin, some smoked sausage and some sort of stuffed chicken. This place has all kinds of meat! I was jealous and I will definitely bring a cooler next time.

We've been coming to this mom and pop shop for over decade! We moved to San Antonio 2 years ago and…read moreeven that haven't stopped us from stopping by before leaving back to SA. Their quality of meat and price you can't beat! We love their rib eyes, boudin and crackling.

This review is based on my visit on June 25, 2025…read more I have seen this advertised in the Saint Joseph's church bulletin for a long time and finally decided to run in here instead of Piggly Wiggly. I run in because I'm going to make a Cajun spaghetti so I need ground meat, sausage, and decided to just do a jar sauce instead of making it from scratch. Was definitely having a conversation with one of the workers who was stocking the shelves on the spaghetti aisle about making it from scratch or the jar. Well, I decided to go jar and bring everything up to the counter and had the pleasure of encountering Edra. I put my things on the counter, keeping in mind I have never been into the store before and chose to go here over Piggly Wiggly, Edra begins checking me out and looks at me and says everyone is coming in here for spaghetti today. I say oh we all must be on the same wavelength. Then she proceeds to say, "y'all are all lazy because y'all don't make your sauce from scratch." It took every being of my cell to not react to this very out of line statement. I don't care who you are, how old you are, what position you hold calling customers that are choosing to come to your store over other grocery stores that I had to pass up to get here is flat out rude. I just looked at her smiled and said I hope that you have a great day. She did not bother to hand me the receipt or the bags I had to walk around the counter, grab the bags and the receipt and I walked out. Needless to say, I will not be shopping there anymore and will happily choose Piggly Wiggly any day. It really pains me to say this because I do believe in local shops and if it would've been any other day, I probably would have not been very nice to Edra

Great local grocery store!!! Great prices if you are not from here & looking to purchase some…read moreLouisiana food! They sell homemade boudin also!

This place is the absolute best boudin and cracklins. They have 2 locations so we always make a…read morepoint to stop when driving through Louisiana.

Last two stops the boudin was undercooked i.e. the skin did not pop when you bit into it so the…read moreinside was mushy. Employees at the new location need training on what "cooked" looks like and not serve until they're ready or use timers! I'm sure the amount of traffic is greater, but the links have to stay in the steamer to finish the cooking process.

I was in town for one day and I went to 4 spots trying to find the best boudin. Kartchner's was my…read morefavorite. The flavor was perfectly salty and spicy and the boudin balls were perfectly fried and still juicy on the inside. Boudin capital of the world and I can't wait to come back here with Kartchner's being my first stop.

Who Dat looking for cracklings and boudin? Kartchner's Specialty Meats is our favorite place to…read moreget some. You too should come see, unless you are busier than a gator at a feeding frenzy. Spicy taste straight from the swamplands of Lafayette. It is a must stop for us, on our way to Florida each year. The boudin and cracklings are sold by weight and in my opinion, very formidable. Some may even say, around here, "C'est bon!" The inside has a few tables to sit and eat as well as a few picnic tables outside. The bathrooms are clean and make a nice pit stop for our road trip. Just make sure you Geaux early enough before they ain't dere no more.

best boudin ever!!!!! great service and amazing food don't forget to try there amazing pork egg…read morerolls and boudin balls

It may be a gas station BUT you can find some of the best plate lunches within 50 miles that have…read moresuch a Cajun and creole flair to them. They also have a good but small meat market with some wonderfully seasoned, stuffed or wrapped meats that are out of this world when put on your charcoal grill. They also have hot food prepared fresh as you would usually find in a small gas station but there's has flair and flavor.

Don't go through Krotz Springs without stopping at Kartchner's Grocery and Specialty Meats. It's a…read morebrown wooden Cajun store on the south side of Highway 190 -- on your right going east, your left going west. Why am I being so specific about the location? Because I don't want you to miss this little gem. Sure, you can find similar food along I-10 just about anywhere in Louisiana. So what makes this place stand out? The employees -- and some long-forgotten items you never thought you'd see again. Cracklins, pork AND chicken. Yes, I said chicken cracklins. A variety of boudin balls. And don't skip on what's in the frozen and refrigerated section either. Stop by if you can, and bring an ice chest. Oh, and please follow the speed limit! If you didn't get caught in Port Barre, you will definitely get caught in Krotz

The best boudin is in the little brown store! I'm ready to tell my story. For years I have followed…read morethe crowds and waited in the long lines and honestly, I have no regrets. But then I tried Kartchners! Boudin is a preference thing and you have many options. For me, the spice, texture, and flavor is what stands out here. I love their fried products like the boudin balls, egg rolls, and cracklings..but the smoked boudin is where it's at! I highly recommend you give them a try!

In Scott, the boudin competition is in full force. Within a couple blocks, you can find an…read moreimpressive concentration of Cajun specialty food stores. Don's has the classic gas station setup, a ready to eat counter with BBQ and Cajun options, snack aisles, and fridge full of Cajun specialties. We ordered cracklings, boudin balls and crawfish pie. The boudin balls were the stand out. The cracklings were fresh and crunchy, but the seasoning is underwhelming. The crawfish pie missed the mark completely, not much crawfish, very doughy and the seasoning was pretty bland. Compared to the undisputed champion (looking at you, Billy's) with huge lines 24/7, Don's is a good option if you're willing to trade some of the quality with the convenience of no wait time.

If there is a huge line at another boudin or crackling spot, Don's can usually deliver a comparable…read morelevel of Cajun foods at a much shorter wait in the line. They have ready made plate meals, a gas station feel drink option, and the cooked boudin balls, egg rolls, cracklings, etc that are offered by Billy's or Best Stop. Pretty decent and it's a good option if you don't want to wait 30 minutes in line at Billy's.