I ordered 3 pounds of the Smoked Pork Andouille Sausage and had it shipped to me in Southern California. Wow, this is some serious andouille sausage and the best I have ever tasted! I'm an old Texas boy from Galveston, so I've had some damn good Cajun and Creole cuisine in the past. But Wayne Jacob makes some real bad ass sausage! The package arrive via FedEx in a timely manner and each 1 pound package was vacuumed sealed. I can't wait to make some Jambalaya and Gumbo with this Andouille! You have to try this great Louisiana Cuisine! read more

Wayne Jacob's Smokehouse And Restaurant - 1pound Andouille in vacuumed sealed packaging - Smokehouse Near Me - La Place, Louisiana

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Actually, just stopped by to purchase some andouille sausage, which can't be beat, and as usual the experience was perfect. The woman who waited on us was friendly and knowledgeable. The smokehouse itself is an inviting space, with lots of interesting to go options that are very tempting. Love that place in La Place! read more

I live in FL so I don't get there very often, BUT, they ship! I always stop in if I can. So my new neighbor always has a Crawfish boil, but no andouie! You can bet i fixed that real fast. Anyway, I always make a big order for that and then some extra for myself. It comes in a container so it remains cold. Now I can have Cajun whenever I want. Oh yeah there are two Wayne Jacobs, make sure you have the right one. read more

For a real LaPlace experience this is the place to go. Walk in and there are all the plant workers in jump suits. The rooms decorated LaPlace style (if there is such a thing). Wonderful. I had the andouille chips and the andouille burger. Both were amazing taste sensations. The system of one waitress for the entire room where she takes the order at the desk and brings it out...it's too much for one person. The difference was she was very nice. The other worker who was supposed to help her didn't seem to be doing much but she was nice too. She could have helped out a lot more. She was just sitting there while folks needed refills and such. But I would still give it a five star because the food was stellar, people were nice and there seems to be no better place for a real LaPlace experience. read more

They have good quality food. It doesn't take long to get to your house. I'm gonna order again.

Really great food with a strong smokey taste. Hogsheads cheese was good. The red beans were excellent. Service and ambiance were excellent. read more

I am no expert when it comes to St. John Parish. In fact, I know very little about this parish named after my patron saint. Not knowing much has never stopped me before, so now that I occasionally work in this area, I decided to explore the restaurants. Did you know that this part of the world claims to be the andouille Capitol of the world? I probably missed that fun fact in geography class, but people out there are proud of that. Wayne Jacobs Smokehouse is one of the most well known smokehouses in LaPlace so I figured that was a good place to start. The drive here was very familiar. If you've ever driven around south Louisiana, it will feel familiar to you too. The building itself does not look fancy, but trust me when I say, it's worth a stop. There was ample parking and an entrance on the side and in the front. Service was very friendly and I was treated like a local despite being an obvious outsider. The menu is pretty extensive and I decided I wanted to sample a few things. Here's what I ordered: Chicken and andouille gumbo - Whoa nah! I ordered a cup so it wasn't much, but wowza did it pack some flavor. That andouille added a smokiness not always found in regular sausage gumbo. It was very good. The addition of Tabasco made it even better. Hog head cheese - They didn't have any of the hot so I ordered the regular. It was the chunkiest, most interesting hog head cheese I've ever had. It came with crackers, but those were unnecessary. It also came with a bowl, yes a bowl, of hot sauce that was necessary. Each bite got dipped and coated and was made even better. Sausage of the day sampler - When I went the sausage was a turkey sausage served with yellow, and creole mustard. It was decent, but because it was turkey, it was missing that deep smoky flavor and andouille would have. I wouldn't order turkey sausage again. In closing, Wayne Jacobs Smokehouse is worth a try. My one regret is that I didn't bring an ice chest to work. If I had one I would be eating my own version of andouille gumbo right now. read more

Good stuff all around. No bad choices on the menu. The spicy stuff is a bit heavy on the red pepper, but it's all good. The barbecue sauce (served on the side, thankfully) is sweet and slightly smoky. The smoked chicken is spicy and heavily smoked. The ribs are spicy and sticky - my co-worker declared them the best ribs he'd ever had. The brisket is lean and tender, with a slightly sweet taste (almost as if the barbecue sauce were cooked into it). The paneed pork loin (Wednesday special) is very good - and huge. Plate sized. Definitely a big lunch. The potato salad is chunky, solid (but tender) pieces of potato, with just enough mayonnaise (not overly dressed), and a good flavor (no red pepper spice here). The spicy, smoked hog's head cheese appetizer is just perfect (not too chunky, no globs of gelatin), and the caramelized onion sausage (the current sausage of the month selection) is very good (again, not too spicy). Clearly, there were leftovers. I'll be having most of this for dinner tonight. It is certainly good enough to to eat twice in one day. I was hoping to substitute andouille for smoked sausage in a po-boy, but they were (sadly) out of andouille for that. But they did say they'd be happy to do that. Next time. And I will be back. Five stars - this is good enough to drive 20 miles out of your way. read more

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Listen yall.... we NEVER find food in La Place THIS GOOD. They make baked beans.. TRY THEM. They aren't your average baked beans. I was blown away by the explosion of flavor that smacked my lips when my wife gave me a bite. Gumbo is off the charts. They also sell their own hot sauce in house as well as other things like smoked sausages and spices. Definitely a hole in the wall that I'm glad we gave a try. We will be back! read more

Wayne Jacob's Smokehouse And Restaurant - Smoke house club! - Smokehouse Near Me - La Place, Louisiana

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Their smoked meats are excellent! Great for gumbo, jambalaya and pastalaya. Very friendly people. Sometimes they even have samples for you to try. read more

Second time I've been to this restaurant. I had good memory the first time, but this time not so much. The place is decent overall, decoration, dining area size, menu items, etc. but I did not get the feeling of great BBQ with any of the menu items. I ordered beef brisket and it came thin like bacon and not as juicy as one would like. BBQ sauce is thick and tangy. Also the potato salad had lots of garlic!. Salad was good too, fresh and cut into small pieces. Overall, the food was average good. read more

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Went by on a Saturday to eat, but to my surprise they were close. Got there within the open hours only to be told of the situation. The nice lady did stop what she was doing and allowed us to purchase a few items. They were veré tasty. Would love to experience the full dining read more

This was a quaint little spot. Great atmosphere and even better food. I had the Barnyard Andouille burger. The burger was packed with flavor. It was superbly succulent. read more

Wayne Jacob's Smokehouse And Restaurant - Barnyard Andouille Burger w/fries. Extremely delicious. - Smokehouse Near Me - La Place, Louisiana

The food here was fantastic and the service was great also. The sandwiches were fantastic. We will definitely go back when we are in the area. read more

My favorite andouille to throw in our crawfish boil. Young girl working behind the counter was very polite. read more

Wayne Jacob's Smokehouse And Restaurant - Andouille sausage - Smokehouse Near Me - La Place, Louisiana

I ordered product from these guys when the hurricane went through their town last year. I ordered Tasso and I ordered andouille and I ordered smoked sausage I think it was about 2 pounds each. Well it took some time to get the product because they had to rebuild and they kept me notified they said hey if you want a refund we can refund it but I'm like no absolutely not I wanna try your product. Well let me tell you folks yesterday I made dirty rice with their smoked sausage and it was unbelievable the best smoked sausage I ever had in my life and I am 67 and I was a chef for 30 years these guys absolutely rock. I cannot wait to try the andouille sausage and also the Tasso ham I look forward to ordering much more products from these guys great service phenomenal product I highly recommend these guys to anybody. read more

Wayne Jacob's Smokehouse And Restaurant - Smoked sausage and andouille sausage. - Smokehouse Near Me - La Place, Louisiana

UPDATE: Has to drop to 3 stars. Drove from COLORADO specifically for the Jambalaya only to be told by our server that it was no longer being served. She said it was always a "hit or miss" and she didn't care for it. So we got the Friday special of butter beans with shrimp and topped with catfish. Really good. Got an order of red beans. Really good. Got the smokehouse platter. Not very good. The ribs were tough. The sausage was dried out. The brisket was nothing special. The chicken was dry. Am I the only one that misses the Jambalaya?? 5 stars just for the Jambalaya! I flew in from COLORADO to pick up Andouille from Jacobs (because it's cheaper to fly in and pick up than for them to deliver!) and heard this place was good. I was heading to Middendorfs but had to squeeze this in and glad I did! I got the Jambalaya to go and finished before I got by on the highway. It it is the best I've ever had and I make a pretty good jam. It's the Cajun version so no tomatoes yay! It was perfectly spicy and the pork, sausage, Andouille ratio was excellent! Wish I was in town longer so I could have tried everything else. (And another portion of Jambalaya!) I will be back. read more

In short, I would eat here again. The first thing I thought when walking in was that its too nice looking to be a smokehouse. No wood plank floors, no paneling on the walls, no choking smoke lingering in the air. I may have been that way in the past (?) but now its like a cafe looking restaurant. The servers were quick to get us drinks and take orders. Friendly too even though we both were obviously from out of town. First to come up was a sweet potato andouille sausage soup. That was rolling!! Im getting a bowl next time. My healthy coworker opted for a grilled shrimp salad. The shrimp was a nice size and the greens and such looked fresh and yummy even for a guy like myself. I chose the mushroom swiss burger. Came out on a try and a presentation very similar to Company Burger, but didnt taste as good. Still good, just not heartattck good. The sweet tea was just right too. The bill I think was kinda steep. $44 for lunch for 2. Its ok, I can expense it but I had a table full of food and drinks the following night back home for less. There is a cooler with prepackaged smoked meats too. I couldnt get anything since I wasnt going back home right away but maybe next trip I will bring home some andouille. In short, I will eat here again. read more

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Wonderful local flavor, great selection, take some of their fabulous offerings home with you. Don't pass this place up! read more

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Well-known for it's andouille, Wayne Jacob's is a local institution. Traditional cajun dishes are the order of the day, boasting most of the typical favorites with all the typical flavors. Being a smokehouse, obviously the fare is largely based on house smoked and cured meats and sausages with a bit of a spicy bite. The dining room is casual cafe-style with rustic cajun decor. I don't recommend the andouille chips unless you are a fan of crispy, over-cooked bacon. Overall, the meals are fairly simple and traditional in terms of seasoning and quality. Daily lunch specials are a plus. Definitely worthwhile for everyday dining. Decor: 18 / 30 Service: 19 / 30 Food: 19 / 30 read more

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This is a unique little place in Laplace that you certainly wouldn't expect to find. It's a smokehouse and a restaurant on the side of the road. You'd never think it! We came for Sunday brunch, which is a smaller menu than usual, but still offers a great variety. I got the French Quarter Pancakes. Seriously, who can pass up a banana/pecan pancake with Bourbon Pecan Praline sauce? It was delish, though got a little too sweet at the end. Maybe if served with some of their awesome bacon, it'd be perfect. We also got the Cochon Du Lait Benedict, which used some bacon from the smokehouse (I'm drooling just thinking about it!) and pulled pork on the traditional Benedict style dish. That one won. Now onto the smokehouse! We walked out with so much fun stuff. Andouille from the Andouille Capital of the World, Laplace, which was very good in our red beans, boudin which was also a hit, some fresh red beans (great!) and some more of the bacon for the house. All reasonably priced and made fresh there. Worth the trip just for the fresh meat! read more

Wayne Jacob's Smokehouse And Restaurant - Cochon du lait Benedict - Smokehouse Near Me - La Place, Louisiana

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Best bread pudding I've had in my life! Great flavor but not overly rich/sweet. Ordered the blackened redfish salad with the house dressing, let's just say that I've never seen nor ate such a fresh and well dressed salad ever in my life!!! Also ordered the brisket meal and the meat was absolutely the best...tender and flavorful with an excellent Barbecue sauce to top it off. read more

Thank goodness for this place. I'm stuck in La Place working, and was dreading having to eat lunch at either fast food places, or chain restaurants. This place is off the beaten path, in a residential neighborhood, and you as soon as I got out of the car, I knew we'd be in for a real treat. Everything was really good. You have to consider the locale. You're 30 minutes outside of New Orleans, and while Wayne Jacobs could do well in New Orleans, I'm glad it's in La Place... so that La Placians know that restaurants can serve really good food. read more

I'm just going to say it. No one makes better andouille and Tasso than Wayne Jacobs Smokehouse. Everything they do here is superb. I discovered their smoked meats at a SoFab event a couple of years ago and haven't looked back once. Because, once you taste the best, the rest is just...well, the rest. I have nothing more to say, because it would just be gilding the lily. If you don't get that reference, you're too young. Look it up. Always, always going back. read more

Wayne Jacob's is a real deal smokehouse. The menu is a great mix of smoked items done in different ways. From the smoked chicken, to the gumbo, to the andouille chips, everything is tasty. Service is always friendly and efficient. This is a great stop if you are headed out to the plantations. read more

Wayne Jacob's Smokehouse And Restaurant - Smoked Chicken Gumbo - Smokehouse Near Me - La Place, Louisiana

Best andouille in the world. My mom brings me some when she visits or has it shipped to me for holidays or just when she knows I am planning a gumbo in the near future. Their tasso is great, too. read more

You can't lose at this place, except when it isn't open, and that's where a phone call before you go to shop or dine in is a must. When it is open, the selection of smoked and prepared meats and seafood is super! Dining is a bit pricey for a rural restaurant, but they deliver on the flavor. Bring a cooler (or a Cajun microwave, as y'all know, yeah). You're gonna want to take some of that home with you! read more

Consistently great food & service!! We love Clair!!! Food is perfect and the bread pudding is AMAZING! read more

We live in Wisconsin and love the flavors of Louisiana cooking. We have not had the opportunity to visit this restaurant but I have ordered items shipped to us up north. This past shipment arrived and many packages had busted open and spilt ingredients inside the box, making them not viable as gifts or specific food to be cooked. I emailed the establishment and received a prompt response asking what was damaged so they could replace the product and anything else they could do. I asked for some seasonings that I could use with the mixed up beans so they could be salvaged. Wayne Jacobs not only sent replacement for damaged packages and the requested seasonings, also included a package of Tasso Ham and sausage for flavor. Any business that goes the extra step as Wayne Jacobs did here is top notch in my book. I will definitely be shopping their online store again. read more

Good food but the service staff could use an attitude adjustment. My supervisor went into the restaurant later that day and had the same experience. Won't be returning... read more

Ok people you need to find this place. This smell alone as you walk through the door tells you it's going to be good. The cane syrup bourbon milk punch is a desert in a glass. Don't drive by stop! read more

Do not be fooled by the name and think this is just a BBQ joint, this place by far is the best restauruant in LaPlace and compares favorably to the best in New Orleans. Open for Dinner only on Thursdays and Friday nights, lunch Mon-Sat, and a fantastic brunch comparable to brennans on Sunday. The Chef is inventive and the menu changes to some extent daily. Worth the trip if you are not in Laplace, and if you are in Laplace, why haven't you already tried the place yet? read more

Wayne Jacob's Smokehouse And Restaurant - Smokehouse Near Me - La Place, Louisiana

Ok first things first.... When you arrive there is a front door but go to the side door. When we entered the front door you will get the cold stare-down from the locals. It was like a scene in a movie. The local cop and the local hunters, etc. Just staring us out of towers down. Ok back to the food thing. We started with the Hogs Head Cheese and Boudin Balls. All was good with that. For our entrée we both have a bowl of gumbo, the chicken and andouille sausage. It was really good. Great little small town restaurant. Will be back. read more

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I come to this place at least once a week and have not been disappointed yet. My husband and I actually found their booth at the Andouille fest and were excited to have their andouille Corn dogs. Their doughnut bread pudding is to die doe and their andouille Bacon on their Brunch menu is really good. And not to mention the fresh and homemade goodies you can pick up as well. Will always be in our top 10 hidden gems. read more

Very very good. Small dining room but packed. Great smoked foods. I had the andouille burger. Mmmmm good. Getting to go some hog head cheese, andouille and Tasso. This place is in Laplace. Great small road trip read more

This place never disappoints! Brunch was superb! The bourbon milk punch, deviled egg appetizer, boudin Benedict, and Tasso eggs were delicious! We have been here several times before for lunch, but Sunday brunch is now my favorite! read more

Back for Brunch! This seems to be a regular stop on my visits, although I wasn't too happy on this visit. Two of us ordered the BBQ Shrimp with Grit Cake. I was not impressed. The sauce the shrimp are cooked in tasted like pure Worcestershire, and then it is poured all over your grit cake. It was so overpowering. That recipe needs a lot of help. I would not order it again. My dad ordered his "old faithful" Crab Cake Benedict. It was good, as always. Due to the lack of any good restaurants in LaPlace that cook fresh food, I would definitely be back, just wouldn't order the shrimp and grits again. Their crazy hours, drive me crazy! read more

Very good food. So glad we pulled of the I10 and stopped in. Everyone was friendly and helpful. I picked up two logs of Andouille Sausage for and delightful treat next week's dinner. Lots of unique meats to bring home for later. I was suggested you stop in and enjoy the experience of this small town Cafe. read more

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Arrived just in time before the kitchen closed and still I got several plates of meat very well cooked and delicious.If you go for a plantation tour you should definitely stop by here for lunch read more

This is one of my family's favorite places to eat. I had boudin balls for the first time and they are by far the best anywhere. The andouille and brisket are my favorites. Also like that they always have different specials every week. I have tried so many different things here and have never had a complaint about anything we have gotten. Definitely worth a try you won't be sorry. read more