I ordered a sandwich to go. The menu said it came with chips. I did not get chips. The gumbo was not good. The rice in it was overcooked. Everything tasted bland. read more

This restaurant is a local secret! I'm from out of town so probably wouldn't have stopped here by just passing by but glad I was invited to lunch. The sandwich was good with fresh soft delicious bread! The service was outstanding, very attentive and friendly. The actual interior of the restaurant looks dated, but was very clean. Yes, I recommend this place for lunch. read more

Yes I fully recommend this restaurant. Everything is so good there especially the shrimp soup with the cornbread. Oh my goodness it is amazing and delicious. read more

My wife & I moved from the Alexandria area in 2000 - moving to Fort Worth Tx- where we still live. Several times a year we are back in the area visiting with our daughter & friends- When here we always eat lunch at the cottage- on this trip this is our second time here As expressed previously in my Yelp review the thing that is MOST impressive is that NOTHING- NOTHING- EVER CHANGES- Attorney Mike Small is always in his reserved table in the corner- Sherry- Linda-Angel - Traci Jo and all the other great folks are here- offering the SAME GREAT service- the shrimp soup- gumbo- salads- cornbread and OF COURSE the tomato -basil pie NEVER change- THANK GOODNESS No sense being redundant here but to say that this is one of the best lunch places in the country to eat would be truly a gross understatement- and this coming from folks that live in Fort Worth Texas where there are 100's of lunch dining places Alexandria is blessed to have The Cottage and we always show our appreciation by dining here everytime we are back!! On the yelp scale of 1-5 we give The Cottage a 7!! That simply means it is REALLY REALLY EXCEPTIONAL!! Dale & Linda Behan Fort Worth read more

Ordered 2 soups and a chicken breast. Never saw waitress after order placed. Left cash for sodas and walked out after 40 minutes.

Oh goodness Mrs Sherry and Dana are always a delight and the food is amazing Absolutely one of our Kansas City family's favorite places and always on their MUST visit when they are in town read more

Good lunches and service. I like most of the items on their menu entrees and sandwiches.

I can not travel home with out visiting the cottage. It's a family owned business which has been in business over 30+ years. Where do I begin the staff is amazing, you'll see the same familiar faces. The food is from scratch, freshly made. My favorite is the shrimp soup. I don't know what's in that soup but it's scrumptious. I've tried to get the recipe they won't budge lol. It's a family style vibe. The prices are affordable.Mrs Linda has been there for years read more

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I've been there twice. Never got to eat. Didn't care to order but was with other people so I had to be there. There were flies everywhere.. who wants to eat with flies. Gross. read more

Food was great and service was satisfactory. I enjoyed the shrimp soup and chicken sandwich. Looking forward to dining again soon.

Family friendly. The tomatoe pie and spinach salad is so good. Quaint cozy. Staff is always attentive.

I have been a number of times and haven't been disappointed yet. My favorite dessert so far is the their Bread Pudding. Just reminds me of my childhood. My only complaint about it, is that they do not sell it by the pan. I would really love to purchase a pan and share it with loved ones. read more

The food was average. I rather go to McCallister for a deli type restaurant. I especially didn't like seeing the kitchen help not washing their hands after using the restroom. read more

A favorite lunch spot! Excellent service and good food. I like the Gumbo, Turkey or Chicken Salad Wheat Sandwich. Chefs Salad or Chicken Salad Plate. read more

Great food. Great service. Traveling through from Texas and decided to stop here to check it out. Definitely has a "church cafeteria" vibe to it but other than that, highly recommend. read more

Excellent! Warm and friendly environment. The shrimp soup and spinach salad were superb. The strawberry crepe was excellent as well. The restaurant allows patrons to order a half serving of dessert. This made for a perfect ending to my lunch. Highly recommended. read more

Always great food, friendly service!! Great lunch time spot to meet friends! Don't skip dessert!!

I have only eaten here once, even though I work around the corner. I had a cheeseburger from them that was dry, tasteless and I'm not even sure where the cheese was on it. Definitely not one of the better burgers in this town. With better other options around, I've never found a reason to return. read more

Delicious food, friendly service! This place is a jewel in Alexandria and has been around for over 27 years!

Others give this great reviews, but I just don't get it. Meals I've gotten have been bland, small and pricy. Not worth it if you ask me. Better places in town for lunch. read more

The Cottage Restaurant - Shrimp and avocado salad. - American Near Me - Alexandria, Louisiana

A charming local restaurant that serves delicious food that can't be found anywhere else. The shrimp soup and cornbread are some favorites

This place needs no review, pass by during business hours and you'll see why. All I have to say is Shrimp bisque.

The Waitresses are always so nice on every visit!! But the food is always so fresh and delicious. If I could I'd eat there daily 10am!!!

If there are ladies who lunch in Alexandria, I think this is where they would go. It's larger on the inside than you would expect from the parking lot, and it is clean and feminine (not fancy feminine) on the inside. I was told the gumbo was the way to go, and it was tasty. It also came in the teeniest cup. But there was a slab of cornbread on the side, so I dug in with relish. My lunch choice was the chicken salad, which came as two scoops on a bed of lettuce with a side of onion, tomato and pickle slices, plus some canned pineapple and peach pieces. Strange sides. I cannot recommend the chicken salad because, I swear, it tasted like tuna salad. And I abhor tuna salad. I was hoping for nuts, grapes, apples, celery... something. But it was just mushed up 'chicken' in mayo. The salad also came with cornbread. So... gumbo and cornbread good. Half orders of dessert good. The rest... well, I'd try something else next time. read more

I had the shrimp and avocado salad and it's always perfectly dressed & so fresh! You must try the shrimp soup as well. Probably my favorite place for a great lunch every time . And do not forget about dessert. I suggest the crepe :) read more

The Cottage Restaurant - Shrimp and avocado salad with strawberry crepe. YUM - American Near Me - Alexandria, Louisiana

Nice traditional lunch place. Good and friendly service. No surprises on the menu here. Super traditional fare. A favorite is the stuffed burger- has bacon inside- will try on my next visit. I had the grilled chicken salad today which came served on a bed of iceberg lettuce with thinly sliced tomatoes ( as if they were meant for a sandwich) and a hard boiled egg. Ranch dressing is served on the side. The grilled chicken breast was nicely cooked and moderately seasoned. Again this place is super traditional American fare. No risks being taken here. I hear the shrimp soup is a must try. Next time! read more

The Cottage Restaurant - Salad trifecta - American Near Me - Alexandria, Louisiana

I have been eating at this place for years and years! I will never not crave the cream of shrimp soup, the bbq chicken special (still on Thursdays, I assume) and the hot chicken sandwich! Everything you get at this place will be delicious and served with a smile, it's just how they do it. The owners are ALWAYS there, making sure everything rolls out just perfectly. Delectable desserts, almond tea...it's the quintessential stop to make for lunch in Alexandria. read more

Bar none the most terrible food i have ever tasted. Restaurant FILLED with retirement home residents (seriously I counted 76 of them). Food looked and tasted like nursing home special. Fish was overcooked to the point of hard and is iceberg covered in ranch even a salad? I walked out read more

Cozy little lunch only restaurant with super friendly staff. Everything we had was delicious especially the shrimp soup! Can't wait to go back and try the tomato pie! read more

Wow...I am still in the parking lot amazed at the level of service here at The Cottage. I had the Tomato & Basil pie, just a touch greasy from the cheese but delish! I will be back on my travels through Alexandria. Best place to eat here that I have found. read more

Super amazing food with very warm and friendly service. I LOVE THIS PLACE. Highly recommend

ALWAYS MAKES ME SMILE. I've been coming here for 25+ years, it seems. The owner is always onsite and she runs a tight ship. The food is yummy and the service is friendly and attentive. Its definitely part of the social circuit in Alexandria. My favorite things are: - Shrimp Bisque A++ - Crepes A++ - Grilled Chicken breast A++ (I LOVE the way they season it--it has a little tang!) - Desserts A++ Whenever I'm in Alexandria, I always eat here at least twice! Enjoy it and know you are supporting a locally owned business. read more

Upon walking into The Cottage, you can tell this is a regular meeting place for locals. The atmosphere is that of a basic diner that hasn't been updated - ever. It feels like a clean greasy spoon. As everyone has commented, make sure to get at least a demitasse cup of the cream of shrimp soup. It's great and the other menu offerings are good too. It's not a fine dining experience by any means but the food is always consistent, quick and delicious. I've had the chicken salad plate and stuffed snapper - both very good. My lunch companions also raved about the shrimp and avocado salad. It's funny to be in Alexandria (especially this place) and learn that they do not serve sweet tea, however, they offer almond tea, which is a little sweet. They also have "half desserts"...in case you need a small sweet treat and not a full size serving. Overall, the food is good and you can get in and out if needed. The menus glued to the tablecloth and the fake flowers in vases make me laugh....It's as though Marie Baronne (from Everybody Loves Raymond) designed the place. I like to think of this as an old people cafeteria as the lunch plates typically include a small piece of sweet cornbread, which is wonderful and crumbly and a small serving of fruit cocktail...like the kind you may have eaten in school. Go for the cream of shrimp soup and some dessert! read more

Espresso Cup Sized Shrimp Soup (Demi Shrimp Bisque). Half Portion Desserts. Roasted Potatoes in Crab Boil Oil. Grilled Chicken, Stuffed Burgers, and great desserts. This is the premiere Louisiana style tea room on a restaurant scale. One of the two places I have to visit when I make it to Central Louisiana. read more

Red snapper! That's what I love! Dr Culpepper used to bring me here when I worked for him and he introduced me to this dish. I also love how they say "corner" when they are coming around the corners as to not bump one another! Lol it always makes me chuckle! read more

Love the cottage! My favorite is the cream of shrimp soup. (Which is most all locals favorite go to) and the chicken salad plate. !!

Loved the soup and the tomato pie so much!! The staff was also amazing and so welcoming!!!

YES! Finally! The home-cooked goodness that I was searching for during my recent road trip. Soups were excellent (as everyone has stated). I had broccoli because I'm not a fish person. Came with cornbread that was great! And I don't even like cornbread!! For lunch we both got roll-ups (or wrap ups or something) which is like a deliciously amazing mix between an egg-roll, a taco, and a sandwich. The beef one is SO GOOD!! SO GOOD! I'm getting hungry writing this review and longing for another trip just to have these! The ham and cheese ones were very good also, but just don't compare. We had peanut butter pie and the strawberry crepe. The peanut butter pie was excellent. Service here simply CANNOT be beat! Everyone at the restaurant cares SO MUCH about your experience and about the food. I will definitely be here again, even if I have to go significantly out of my way to get here! Be advised- they are only open from 11-2! read more

Splendid lunch! Spectacular wraps, spinach salad and an incredible tomato pie, memorable deserts bread pudding warm & delicious and strawberry crepe Yummy. Don't miss this place! Wonderful staff, Lisa took care of us, Neil is their fantastic Chef and the manager is Linda. All were just so nice to us, great food made our visit an experience to remember. Try it, you'll like, I promise! read more

Um... Yes, Linda, I think I will have the rum from the kitchen to go with the bread pudding. Southern hospitality in spades. The choices of portions for soups and desserts are so smart for lunch, and I think I counted five employees that thanked us for visiting - but sincerely, and I mean that with sincerity. Great food and service! read more