The staff was friendly and patient. The food was awesome with nice portions. The atmosphere was cozy café vibe.

After passing this place for years, I finally stopped in. They have breakfast and lunch hours so that's what's held me back a few times. The young lady gave us time to look over the menu upon entering. I love how they serve things on croissants including the burger. Btw that burger was super cheesy and really good. My hubs got the shrimp club and he is ready to go back and get another. The only thing not so good was the French toast as it was bland. Would recommend for a quick lunch with family and friends. read more

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What a cute place! Fun interior, friendly staff and I can attest to the Mardi Gras latte being some I'll crave again and again!! Plan on being a regular so my confidence is strong on the next tasty seasonal offering! Haven't yet, excited to enjoy tasty meals I've seen delivered to neighboring tables! Vibe is many regulars fine in for lunch. read more

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Terrific lunch, with a personal touch from a creative chef Wonderful quality freshly prepared items Everyone in our party was delighted. I had a fish and shrimp wrap, grilled with bell and red peppers, a mix of cheeses, and a savory sauce. Came with a side salad with a nice mix of garden greens and a house-made raspberry dressing. Topping off this tasty lunch was a hot cup of mixed berry cheesecake flavored latte. Yum! read more

Rolled in on a late Saturday morning. I ordered the Traditional and it was exactly what I wanted. Eggs over medium cooked to perfection. The place is very clean and service was good. read more

Service is always awesome! Trying the chicken quesadillas today and they are delicious!!

Our lunch was great! They serve breakfast all day. I had the French Toast. It was really good. The service was really good. We had a large group. read more

Still my #1 spot for lunch! Just wish it was closer to BR but worth the 30 minute drive and always a must to stop in when I'm seeing patients in the Gonzales area. I've tried the breakfast items and many of the lunch items and not once have I been disappointed. I told my husband today that we need to franchise a Starlite in BR, but it wouldn't be the same without the owner and chef, Richard! Always 5 stars for the ambiance and service too. Keep up the perfection, Starlite! read more

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I was looking for new places to go for breakfast and found this hidden gem. Great food and service. My mom and I split the omelette with toast and fruit cut then ordered a side of potatoes. It was delicious and I am glad we stopped in even when it was pouring down raining when we arrived. read more

Great food,good and friendly staff and nice ambience. Great place for brunch.i would recommend this place to anyone who would like to sit and relax and enjoy a great meal with good selection of everything you need! read more

This place has fresh well presented tasty food at reasonable prices. The service is fast and friendly. From the outside the this cafe looks neat and rather plain, but when you go inside it looks like one of those nice cafes in New Orleans which is where we are from. Definitely a nice place to take your honey or family. read more

Great food and service.My favorite are the burgers and Tomato Basil Soup.Every day have something special to try out.

Love this place but they close earlier than their hours of operation. Great food and service besides that

Absolutely stellar service, amazing coffee, and the atmosphere is amazing!! I love the huge coffee cups and not many restaurants serve rye bread! 10 out of 10 read more

LOVE LOVE LOVE this cafe. It's my favorite go-to spot to grab delicious breakfast or lunch. I'm always treated the best here and feel super welcome. Not too mention the meals are always great. I don't think there's anything you get here that you won't be satisfied with. Oh and they always have delightful little desserts to try if you're in the mood. As well as tasty coffee flavors and concoctions that they create seasonally. Sugar free flavored coffee as well! (Not just SF vanilla, either) The ONLY thing I'd ask is that you all be open on Saturday so I can bring my husband who works during the week. :( Other than that, 5 stars!! read more

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A hidden treasure, my wife says. Looks like a ladies tea room, and there are some light, healthy choices but there are also some hearty, less-than-healthy choices, too (stuffed French toast comes to mind). As the name suggests, there are a wide variety of coffee drinks, as well as a good selection of house-made desserts and pastries. I prefer the savory foods - and the breakfast options do not disappoint. The French country breakfast is good and hearty. The omelettes are nice and fluffy with plenty of cheese. The breakfast potatoes are cooked to a perfect golden, crispy brown. Lots of good lunch options, too. From soup and salad combos to sandwiches and good burgers. Something for everyone. The service is good and the decor is quaint (country cafe style) with "Starry Night" and a few other paintings all around. read more

Starlite Espresso Cafe - Fluffy, cheesy omelette with perfect, crispy potatoes. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Gonzales, Louisiana

Great place for breakfast and coffee! Great friendly staff and that home feeling. Breakfast looked so good and taste so good I forgot to take a picture. Lol! It's simple but gives you that relaxing feeling that leaves a smile on your face like your at the grandparents or parents house. read more

Its a nice place to dine into although I haven't. I got my food through waitr and by the time we came to me the sandwich was a mess everything was falling out of it the bread was soggy needless to say I did not finish it. What I got -Pasta salad (good) -Custer sandwich (did not get a chance to eat) -Tomato Basil(did not like it was too sweet) read more

I tried Starlite for the first time today. I got a cinnamon apple muffin that was delicious and had real chunks of apple in it. For my drink, the barista said they could make drinks that weren't on the menu if you could describe them, so I said I would like a drink with espresso, milk, and caramel. She said "I can do that!" The drink was excellent. It was just like a caramel macchiato, which was what I was hoping for. The atmosphere and decor in the cafe is very nice and welcoming,. I got everything to go today, but I would definitely stay there to eat, too. The employees that helped me were very nice. Since I first wrote the review, my husband and I have regularly gone to eat at Starlite. The sandwiches are really good, especially the roast beef on croissant one. The vegetable quesadilla is my favorite. My husband gets the chicken salad sandwich and likes it a lot. If you ask them, they'll sell you croissants by themselves, too. read more

Finally found a locally owned cafe with vegetarian options and very kind, friendly and happy staff. Will be eating lunch here for the duration of being in town for work. read more

This place is a solid place to go for lunch. Sometimes the line can be a little long but the salads are a good, and so are the sandwiches. It's nice to support local restaurants and get away from all of the chain places that are around here now. I will definitely be back read more

Another super star here. Super fast on getting my meal which is a plus. Just from my first impression of the ppl and the food I'm a fan. Nothing was out of place and I see why people were there waiting on the doors to open. This is a local establishment with a solid staff. This is not a negative but the lights were flickering and it was a distraction. Stay tune...I will have a better assessment of them coming soon read more

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I hadn't been to this place in at least 10 years, and it still looks the same. It could really use some updating (especially the carpet), but its purpose continues to be met. It has a nice little cafe vibe with plenty of sandwiches, wraps, coffee and tea on the menu. I ordered the open-faced tuna melt on rye; it was delicious. I got the deli pasta on the side; it's a little bland but nice with a little salt. My parents had french fried as their sides. They are cooked well with some Cajun seasoning. The staff were friendly and food is good. read more

Starlite Espresso Cafe - Tuna Melt - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Gonzales, Louisiana

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Just recently discovered this AMAZING place while on the road for my job. LOVE LOVE LOVE Starlite and the "artsy" atmosphere. Very cool vibe, great service and excellent food/coffee. VERY comfortable place to work from laptop if need be. Highly recommended! You will love it ...especially if you are a fan of Van Gogh :-) Thanks y'all! read more

Great atmosphere, excellent coffee and fine food. read more

Starlite Espresso Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Gonzales, Louisiana

This is a fun place! Start with the decor and ambiance. Funky, hip, comfy. And all the staff are friendly and helpful. I've been there when it's busy and when it's in between crowds. And at all times are the staff willing to answer questions and give all the info and help you'd need. Now, for their food. Ever since Starlite opened, never have they skimped or shortchanged my taste buds! Breakfast menu, lunch...all so good. Omelets are fresh and fluffy and tasty. They do this thing with potatoes that is just zing-y! Recently, I had a soup and a salad. Cobb salad that was HUGE and bursting with flavor and textures and just yummy. And their tomato basil soup just took over the # 1 spot on my favorites list! That's above Panera's, Zoe's and Jason's! It's smooth and has a rich, sweet tomato flavor! With just a hint of spice! Let's talk about dessert options. Creative, unique selections like lemon/blueberry cookies, poppy seed muffins. If you just run in for a coffee or tea or another beverage, this place can keep up with all the chain coffee house out there! You just can't drive thru. But you don't want to. Go in, place your order, get it served to you in real coffee cups and go set down and relax! Lovely! It's more of a breakfast/lunch spot. It is kinda a treasure spot, nestled in Gonzales. read more

Holy moly! Best omelet I have ever eaten! I stopped here with my mom and husband one morning and man was it good! We ordered two healthy omelet (eggs substitute and leaded with chicken and veggies) one with cheese and one without. Husband got a single scrambled egg and a slice of sausage. E said it was good but not a sizable portion at all. The cashier/ waitress kinda freaked me out. She had on super short shorts and a crop top with no bra. She required a bra and longer shorts. The register kept messing up so the manager just asked if we could pay at the end- not a problem. Since there were so many problems with the register and one of our orders he actually only charged me for one egg and the coffees. I was pleased with the service, the food as the atmosphere. It felt like a cozy place to sit back and enjoy the food! read more

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Mmmmmmm starlight never disappoints! The staff is very outgoing and attentive. The food is always delicious and exactly as I wanted it. The atmosphere is very relaxed and enjoyable. read more

Awesome food! Great service. Great trendy atmosphere for all cultures. Just an all around great place located in the middle of Gonzales!!!

I walked here for breakfast this morning while I waited for my truck to be work on across the street. The restaurant is located at the end of a strip mall. It's not flashy on the outside, and you would pass it up if there wasn't a big sign off the road. The inside is a delightful little coffee shop. Its decor plays off the massive Starry Night painting on the wall. Unfortunately, it appears it has been that way for a while and the carpet & furniture are worn out. In the mornings that I have been here, most of the customers seem to be little groups of retires or lawyers/employees for the court house. Most of their breakfast offerings are hearty, but there are a few lighter choices. I had the Egg Scrambler which is an bacon egg & cheese croissant with a side of Home Fries. The croissant sandwich was light but not very flavorful. The Home Fries were seasoned pretty well but were slightly over cooked. It was alright but I wasn't really impressed. That is what I kind of remember from my last visit as well. I don't drink coffee, so I cant comment regarding their drinks. I also have never tried their lunches either. I would not go out my way to eat here again, but it is convenient that it is across the road from the tire shop I go to. Since there really inst any other restaurants in the immediate area, I am sure I will be back at some point. read more

Starlite Espresso Cafe - Egg Scrambler - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Gonzales, Louisiana

Starlite Cafe never ceases to exceed my expectations. I visit frequently for lunch or for a quick coffee run/study session. Music is not too loud, staff is down-to-earth and friendly, and the food is absolutely INCREDIBLE. This place's specialty: their french fries. GOTTA GET EM. If you want a coffee made to perfection, get Zoe to make it if she's available. The ambience and decor is NEXT LEVEL. You'll learn very quickly why they call it Starlite once you walk in. I just wish it didn't blend in with it's surroundings; definitely one of those places you'll pass right by if you're not looking for it. This places is a Gonzales gem. read more

Great little coffee shop with breakfast and lunch offerings, pleasant atmosphere and pleasant staff. Friendly staff...this is Gonzales, a small town. People are nice here. :) Food is good; there are plenty of options and many of them are customizable - there may even be a thing or two not on the menu, so ask. Oh - I didn't mention pastries - I haven't gotten that far yet! Good selection of teas, all the coffee drinks you'd expect. THIS IS NOT STARBUCKS. And that's the best part about it!!! They close a little after lunch, though; so plan accordingly. read more

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Love this place, but this is the second time we have gone and they are closed during their normal hours. Still got three stars because the food and coffee is fantastic, but I do not know if we will go back now. read more

If you like baked potato soup you're in for a treat! This is by far the best soup I've ever had in my life, and I am a foodie! The Caesar salad is also amazing, the dressing is very original. read more

I went a few weeks ago for the first time. Although I grew up in the area, I had never visited the place. I'm a little disappointed that I missed out on good food and friendly staff for so many years! The portion sizes were large, the food was tasty, and the service, although somewhat disorganized, was very good. It was disorganized only because the two women there asked us the same questions a few times. There could have been more communication between them, but they made sure that we were happy. The atmosphere was just a tad dark for what I like, but as a cafe, it was cozy. I think the idea of a cafe/lunch place was what made me think of it as dark. There are murals and scenes on the walls and the tables, which brightened up the atmosphere considerably. They have a good selection of teas, which I prefer and appreciate. They gave me recommendations, and I enjoyed my selection. Breakfast and lunch were being served at the time of my visit, and my party of three enjoyed our selections from both menus. I was a little confused by the ordering procedure. I don't know if I missed the sign, but orders are taken at the counter, not at the table. My party realized when we saw another party come in behind us and order before sitting down. I was most impressed by the dill dressing on the pasta salad. I didn't know that I liked dill before that dish! read more

Awesome little cafe with amazing food! I expected extend limited menu but they had everything!! read more

Starlite Espresso Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Gonzales, Louisiana

I had the blue cheese burger and it was amazing. There coffee is spectacular and wayyyyy cheaper than the mainstream coffee chains like Starbucks and Pj's. I will definitely go back. read more

Starlite Espresso Cafe - Blue cheese burger with croissant with fries - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Gonzales, Louisiana

Amazing breakfast! Only have been here once or twice but it was the best. The "French Country Breakfast" and "Stuffed French Toast" being my favorite. read more

I've been wanting to try the Starlite so I finally did today. The Star Burger looks really good in the picture but the patty tastes like the kind you buy in a box at Walmart. I hear the breakfast is amazing though so I may give them another shot. read more

Overall it was a good experience. The exterior doesn't relay the fact that they do serve breakfast. The inside is more reminiscent of a chain coffee house. This is NOT a full service cafe. Your drink and breakfast order is made at the counter. You can seat yourself and the cashier will bring your food to you. Dirty dishes are brought back to the counter by the diners. The food itself was actually quite good and seasoned well. The prices are comparable to the other establishments. This is obviously a favorite gathering places for groups of retirees. Coffee meets look like the norm here. If your looking for low key and quietness, you can find it here. read more

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