Roux 25

My wife and I tried Giddy Up Folsom this morning, for coffee and muffins, and we're glad we did!…read moreThere's a lot here to compliment; a friendly and welcoming staff, great coffee and baked goods, comfortable surroundings, and a warm traditional ambiance all combine to make Giddy Up Folsom a great experience. We enjoyed warm blueberry and chocolate chip muffins with an excellent medium roast coffee. Other things are available on their well focused menu that features both breakfast and brunch offerings and we saw a couple of breakfast sandwiches that we will return to try. This is a great place for a quick bite, or simply to chill for a while in pleasant surroundings. A pickup window is available if you're in a rush. Giddy Up Folsom is conveniently located in the center of town and we highly recommend it!

Great coffee, food, and service! Not to mention it's the coziest atmosphere to relax and start your…read moreday. I love trying new coffee shops and this one I'll definitely return to!

Service area at Giddy Up Folsom

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Dining area at Giddy Up Folsom

Gus's Restaurant

3.1(27 reviews)

0.6 mi

Nice small town restaurant, well run, friendly staff, the food has always been delicious. Wife & I…read moredrive 15 miles to eat here. Highly recommended.

Special is crawfish etoufee. Out of etoufee. 45 minute wait on a freaking cheeseburger and fries.read more

Dining room

Philly cheesesteak sandwich... or something?

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Philly cheesesteak sandwich... or something?

Town Donuts & Breakfast

4.3(7 reviews)

20.7 mi

Oh my goodness fresh donuts. So yummy. We were passing through and were looking for local coffee…read moreand found homemade fresh donuts as well. Bonus! The service was great very friendly. I had to wait about 5 minutes to order just because they were busy and the locals apparently know the gem they have. It is an older building and has a place to order with self serve coffee. There is also a drive through. I could see them making donuts! The ambiance was fine.

Zero stars ... Twice I been there and the gave me glazed when I said chocolate. The girl…read moreEven repeated it to me! She tapes the box so that you don't open it to see her giving you what you don't want !

Freshly boudin kolaches, love it so much

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Mattina Bella Restaurant

4.6(186 reviews)

11.4 mi

I've only been here for breakfast. Very nice place in the heart of Covington. Very good omelets and…read moreservice.

I had a nice meal at Mattina Bella Restaurant. The food had a comforting, homemade feel, and the…read moremenu offered plenty of classic Italian choices. The portions were satisfying, and the staff was welcoming throughout the visit. The cozy atmosphere.

Interior at Mattina Bella

Lunch

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Restaurant Building

Crazy Pig Southern Kitchen

4.6(277 reviews)

15.8 mi

They did the best that they could to accommodate our large family. We had to bunch ourselves into…read moretwo groups. But both tables were next to each other. I certainly appreciate them making it work. Crazy Pig has an excellent menu for breakfast with lots of different options We went on a Sunday morning I got one of the omelettes I think mine was the lean omelette Everything comes with bread and or biscuit I can't eat bread or biscuit so our waiter offered me avocado and tomatoes, which were a perfect choice to go with my omelette Most restaurant places that I've been to usually just remove the item without offering a substitution I was so happy with the alternate options I spoke with the owner to let her know that I appreciate having the tomato and the avocado instead of the bread and the biscuit. Then she told me that they just had a class on food allergies This is really exceptional that a restaurant is taking up their own initiative to learn about food allergies so that they can service their customers with better care While the food is definitely excellent with the capacity to offer different options for the different dietary needs that people have and the staff is educated, I just wish that they had better coffee at the Mandeville location like a cappuccino or a café latte Still an excellent choice

Another great trip here to the Crazy pig. The food and service were both excellent. Mimosas and the…read moreBayou Benedict. Love the atmosphere of this place and of course the food. Highly recommend making a visit here if you haven't tried this place yet!! This is one of those places we will make a drive to eat at.

Bar area at Crazy Pig Southern Kitchen in Covington

The Southern House special at Crazy Pig. Pork, biscuit, gravy. Sides are Cajun slaw and fried okra.

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Drinks!

Sunrise Cafe

4.7(103 reviews)

54.6 mi

Had a really nice time. I can corroborate what other reviewers have said already. It's a small…read morelocal shop with wonderful breakfast. I had an omelet and grits. Very nicely prepared. The coffee was fresh and hot and tasty. No complaints. I had breakfast but if the lunch is half as good then you won't be disappointed. Prices were reasonable for what I got. Be aware, it is a small place and it's good so they are busy. It was crowded but the tables were turning quickly and I didn't have to wait long. The ladies working were all very friendly and were trying hard to accommodate everyone. They don't have any 2-top tables or a counter so I ended up sharing a larger table with some folks who sat at the other end. Not a problem for me, but some people don't like that. It's tucked into a small shopping strip in plain view of the road but still you might miss it driving by. Parking was easy even though they were busy. I am looking forward to going back to try some different menu items. Highly recommended.

Sunrise is a small restaurant, 9 tables, tucked into an older, small business strip. Parking is…read moreshared with other tenants, but is adequate. We arrived on a busy Monday morning at 10am. The restaurant was full, but we were seated within 10 minutes. Coffee and water was quickly delivered and our order was taken. My youngest ordered strawberry pancake's and scrambled eggs, my oldest son ordered 3 egss with sausage, bacon and hash browns. I ordered a cheese omelette with sausage and bacon, grits and toast. My daughter ordered eggs and hash browns with toast. We all very much enjoyed. Will definitely return this trip. Service was excellent. Price was affordable and well worth the visit. All agree this was a great breakfast!

Wall decor

Grits with a sausage and bacon omelet

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Liz's Where Y'at Diner

4.6(618 reviews)

18.9 mi

Every visit to this area, we stop in here for brunch. The food is always fantastic and service is…read morefriendly and efficient. Liz came by the table to say hi to my mother in law and to meet us all. I started my meal with a spicy Bloody Mary and then had the Seafood Scramble with Spicy Hollandaise and a side of Cheesy Grits. The scramble had a good amount of eggs and seafood and the sauce had a nice level of seasoning. I would've loved to have the biscuit that came but I saved it for my son since he can eat gluten. That biscuit looked soft and fluffy. I loved my egg dish. My son had a Cheeseburger with Sweet Potato Fries and my brother in law had the Grilled Cheese and Crab Sandwich. They both looked great and apparently were delicious. The Shrimp and Grits and Debris Eggs Benedict were awesome too. We will definitely be back on our next trip if not another day this week.

We've been meaning to try breakfast/lunch at Liz's Where Y'at Diner in Mandeville for awhile, but…read morejust got around to it. Liz's exterior appears a little downtrodden and parking a bit limited, but inside is welcoming with a bright and shiny Louisiana ambiance. We had excellent service and Liz herself dropped by and welcomed us. We ordered a variety of specialties, with me enjoying an egg scrambler with all the trimmings, my wife having a sumptuous roast beef po'boy and my son having a burger and fries. All were very good and our iced tea glasses were never allowed to be empty. We were seated immediately, but business is brisk and you may need to be prepared to wait at peak times. We look forward to returning!

Inside.

NAPOLEON FRIED GREEN TOMATOES

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Sugar Shack

4.0(22 reviews)

15.8 mi

Eat here all the time and food is always great with pastries to go. Salads breakfast club…read moresandwiches etc. they have it there

I've heard a lot about this place in my Louisiana hometown for years. During every Mardi Gras…read moreseason, they became popular for their homemade king cakes. Also, they serve up breakfast and lunch. I actually ate one of their breakfast plates last year when I was here for Christmas and enjoyed it. During my recent visit for the week, I decided to order from them. Let's see how the visits turned out. For takeout orders, you can call since they don't have a website. No major issue there. And your order will be ready in less than 10 minutes. Definitely not bad. Also, you have the option to do drive-thru service or walk-in. Inside, they have tables, flatscreen TV's and have a desert selection at the counter. For all my selections, I ordered a breakfast plate which consisted of grits, protein (sausage patties for me), scrambled eggs and biscuit or toast. All for $10. Homecooked and really good. And a welcoming staff when you enter the building or drive-thru. Can't beat that. I am so thankful this place is in my hometown. Local spots are where you can get a homecooked meal compared to home. This will be a go-to for yours truly the next time I come into town. Till next time :)

Menu as of July 2019

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Street view from Hwy 10

Master Chef

4.3(34 reviews)

21.4 mi

I got the lunch special today with the chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes, squash casserole, Mac…read moreand cheese and rolls. It was all good but the squash casserole is so darn good that I could eat it for a meal. Don't pass on this

Working in the area and stopped for breakfast. This is my third breakfast order and let's just say…read moreit's a nice place to order food. Today, I opted for the pancake breakfast. Three pancakes (nothing smaller but okay. I can eat off this all day), smoked sausage and eggs. Grand total came to $6.65. Not bad. The drive through service was professional, alert and helpful. There was a little wait only because of the larger order ahead of me. The ambiance is pleasant and clean both in the drive through-outside and inside of the building. Back to the order, the smoked sausage was cook perfectly and the eggs were well seasoned, you don't need to add anything. For the pancakes, I'm unsure if it's fresh batter made or frozen but it doesn't give you the other "drive through" taste pancakes but I was kinda looking for a more homey fuller pancake but these are still okay. Since I'm working in the area, I know I'll work my way through the menu choices.

Interior

Chicken Fried Steak lunch special with squash casserole and Mac and cheese

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Panola's Cafe

4.9(15 reviews)

47.0 mi

Delicious, spacious, fast and well priced. We showed up on a Sunday morning and were immediately…read moregreeted and sat. Food came up within 10 minutes. We will be back!

Service and food are great! Recommend this place to everyone! You will not be disappointed.read more

Bar area. Great wait staff

Shrimp & Grits

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Macon A.

4 years ago

I really enjoyed our first visit to Roux 25 and have suggested it to friends that are in town visiting but honestly it wasn't what I expected. There was really no way to have a nice quiet romantic dinner with your significant other and I explained that to the friends visiting from out of town before recommending it. There's just not enough room between the bar and the dining area and the bar patrons can be very loud. My suggestion to my spouse was that we needed to simply return and become part of the bar crowd instead of trying to have a romantic dinner together. The food was fantastic and I remember the craft cocktails were really good as well. I'm looking forward to returning with another couple to tear it up in the bar, but probably not for a romantic evening. read more

Mike M.

6 years ago

I eat at this restaurant once a week and I have never had anything less than a premier experience. Sometimes you have to wait a little longer for the food but that's because it's real and the chef doesn't send out anything subpar food. This is easily a top three on the northshore as far as actual culinary contributions and I think I've eaten at every nice place between lacombe and Baton Rouge. read more

Martha E.

2 months ago

We have heard of this restaurant for several years, but tonight was our first visit. EXCEPTIONAL in every way. We've ordered calamari all over the world. This was the best! All 3 of us were very happy with our drinks and entrees. Reddish was divine! Service was very good. Just a grand dining experience. We'll be regulars from now on! read more

Kelley L.

6 years ago

We celebrated our 33rd wedding anniversary with a visit to Roux 25 and I can't wait to return. The cauliflower Veloute was amazing but our entrees of lamb shank and roast chicken were even better. Thanks to Justin for the best whiskey sour and Kevin for his wonderful service. We will surely be back!! read more

Jackie S.

4 years ago

When Roux 25 opened it was GREAT, then the pandemic and as they reopened, it wasn't worth the money. NOW they are back on track. Great service! Love the menu, especially when they get creative. It is a charming place to relax and with a great meal. Way to hang in there though tough times!!!! read more

Robert K.

4 years ago

Enjoyed my meal here. Wanted to take my girlfriend out to a decent restaurant after the movie. Environment was nice, very clean, and had great customer service. Food was good and delivered to table quickly. Will be coming here again. read more

matt j.

5 years ago

Awesome meal and service. I highly recommend this place. In addition to our entrees we had a Pistachio crusted goat cheese appetizer, and creme brulee, and chocolate creme filled cake for dessert. The staff was amazing too. read more

Cynthia K.

4 years ago

Very good food. Atmosphere and service were excellent. I want to go back. Nice to have a good place close to home. Wish they were open more. Longer hours. More days. read more

Sharessa G.

4 years ago

The food is amazing!!!!! It's a small, quaint restaurant in the heart of Folsom. Food was top notch! Friendly service! Will go again..... and again..... and again read more

Cookie B.

3 years ago

We went for their happy hour drink and menu. Absolutely everything was wonderful. Beyond expectations. This is the reason to eat in restaurants! read more

Drew P.

3 years ago

Christina is a wonderful business woman and cook the place is comfortable and delicious satisfaction guaranteed beautiful set up and service

J C.

6 years ago

AWESOME restaurant, great food and very friendly and professional staff. Duck fries are fantastic.

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