I was told that we were not allowed to move to Seattle unless there would be a location with serviceable beignets -- hot and ready -- whenever the mood strikes. And, let me tell you, the mood is finicky and strikes when one is least likely to expect it. God damned mood. Anyway, the beignets here are pretty great. I'm not a coffee person, so I can only guess that they would go great with a cup of joe. I like them just as they are with nothing in between me and my powdery sugary delights. Fried dough seems to be a tradition every culture can appreciate, so I'm pretty sure no one will contradict the fact that Matt can make some great beignets. By the way, does Matt even cook? I always see him taking orders, making people laugh, and keeping the queue ordered and moving. But, can the dude cook? I'm not challenging his authority in the kitchen or anything, I just need to know if he's like Dave Thomas' "Wendy." Will there be "Where ya at Matt?" dolls at some point? Can I order a Matt impersonator for my birthday party? This is important stuff. The rest of the food on the truck is probably delicious, but I've only tried the shrimp po' boy. Good eats, kids. Real good eats. I've had better, but you're not going to find better in the Pacific Northwest. I am morally opposed to Matt's red beans and rice because there's no sausage in there. Add sausage, and I will probably bump this up to 5 stars. Also, did Nancy B. seriously write "Big fat MILFy endorsement" ...? Wow Matt, looks like you have groupies... :-) read more

I always try my best to give an honest review. Came for Matt's crawfish boil. He flown in 800 lbs of live craw fish from New Orleans. Helped him promote it on yelp. The event drew a very large crowd that went ballistic on those mud bugs. We ate craw fish till we busted in shell fish. A little drizzle did not affect the fun and energy that the event created. We had a wonderful time at the event. His po boy pork sandwiches are the bomb. Gumbo is full of flavor. And the beignets reminded me of cafe le monde in NOLA. Find him around town and tell him I sent ya...Good Eats.. read more

5 friggin stars!! All the way!! If you are lucky to see this big red truck, run towards it! I'm that serious. Matt (native of New Orleans and its cuisine) serves up the most authentic and delicious creole this side of the Mississippi. Jambalaya - a great mixture of rice, sausage, beans, chicken, in a thick tomato sauce. Shrimp n' Grits - comfort food heaven! Soft grits with a savory sauce on top. Beignets - better than a doughnut! Warm pillowy bits of fluffy fried dough topped with powdered sugar. I could eat 50 of these things. What's best about Matt's is not just that its locally driven, but this guy is out on the front and open. Friendly and personal, lets just say that this guy is going to blow the food truck scene here in Seattle! read more

I love oysters, especially fried oysters. I like a good sandwich. So naturally, I thought I would love the oyster po boy from Where Ya At Matt. But, I somehow was not blown away by the sandwich here. The fried oysters got lost in the big doughy sub bread, lettuce, and mayo. The oysters themselves did not taste especially fresh. I just did not like the combination of flavors in the sandwich. read more

I love beignets! And the last place I thought i'd get some good beignet's was in Seattle, which is very very far from new orleans. The shrimp po boy was also delicious, but i'm def going back to try some of the jambalaya!!! read more

Get an order of beignets and eat them hot ... and I mean barely-able-to-hold-them-without-a-napkin hot. Take note as your teeth break through the sturdy (but not tough), crisp, outer crust, and into the steamy, yeasty, lusciousness within ... Do a squirmy dance to avoid the puff of powdered sugar as it dusts your chin, and the black sweater and pants you inevitably wore. Savor that hot, sweet bite of foreplay, and anticipate the passion to come as Matthew hands you the amazing (poboy; muffaletta; gumbo; red beans and rice; jambalaya) that is your main course ... Take home an order of the bread pudding ... glistening with caramel sauce and crème Anglaise ... and share it later with your favorite friend, as you bask in the afterglow of Seattle's best street food ... Nothing here is bad, and there simply aren't enough superlatives in the vocabulary to rave about the glorious goodness and attention to detail. From the house-made Andouille to the sliced apples in the AMAZING Creole pork poboy ... Matthew and his crew do it right. Check out his Web site and find out where he's at ... read more

Research question: Is Where ya at Matt is better than Paseos? That's right, I went there. First time eating at where ya at matt in Fremont was a mind f***. What is this cole slaw/cilantro sauce(???) plus apple and pork on bread? And the shrimp po boy... Spicy and shrimpy? I was off my rocker. Went a second time, less saucy and less satisfying, but I'm still chasing the dream po boy with the perfect amount of fixins (aka smothered in dressing soaked slaw). I love Where ya at Matt! It's Friday again, so don't be surprised to see me lurking around waiting for my delectable goodies. read more

Best idea of my weekend: my boyfriend says "we should try this food truck I heard about." So, we searched in yelp and 'Where ya at Matt?' stood out, we quickly looked up the location, jumped in the car and away we went. It took a bit to find it but thank god we did. I don't have a ton of cajun food experience but the Shrimp po boys are fan-frickin-tastic. Thank you for creating this sandwich. My boyfriend (originally from California) said it was one of the top 10 things he has eaten in the state, and I agreed. Yum! The sandwich was huge, I ate about 3/4 and was pretty full. $20 for two sandwiches and two bottled waters, not too shabby Matt!! You should go on an adventure to find this truck. It will make your day. read more

I wanted to be excited for Where Ya At Matt, but unfortunately it was just whatever. Probably didn't choose the best day either and had to wait out in the rain for mediocre food. read more

Where Ya At Matt - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Seattle, Washington

It's been this year that I suddenly became a foodie for food trucks! I've had Skillet, Max/Mins, and Marination Mobile.. and my next quest was to find Where Ya At Matt. Looking at their locations, I realized the only way I can find them was on a day off during a weekday and it just so happened I had this past Thursday off. It was perfect! Woke up early to get ready to head out to Georgetown to find the Trailer Park Mall where they were located for the day. Got there at exactly 11:00 and saw that they were not ready yet. So my fiance and I waited for a few mins before we saw a couple people heading out to form a line. We got there in time to be the 2nd group to order. We knew exactly what we wanted after glancing at their menu. - Peacemaker (fried oysters, bacon, and cheddar) po-boy - Shrimp & Grits - Beignets w/ powdered sugar We waited about 20 mins for our food and before we knew it, there was a long line and hungry people waiting. You know it has to be good when they have been opened for 30-35 mins and already the cooks are cooking up a storm. When we got our food, the Peacemaker was handed to me and already I felt the weight of this sandwich, it was heavy! And getting the beignets in the white paper bag filled with powdered sugar. Mmm Mmm... We got our food to go since my fiance's place is 10 mins away and we enjoyed every last bite of the po-boy and shrimp & grits. The shrimp & grits was very flavorful but only downside is maybe a lil less oil on top but other than that it was yummy! And the beignets was delicious also, very pillowly and fluffy! :) Can't wait to go back and try out their jambalaya! read more

The last time I was in the area, my sister took me to try Matt and his awesome beignets. And, they're awesome. I suggest you try them. They come hot and fresh! If you've ever had a Muffuletta, then you know these sandwiches are awesome. Matt's is on point. If you've never had a Muffuletta, then you need to order this sandwich. You won't be disappointed. read more

First nice day where the sun was out and my first thought was to head over to SLU and visit Matt and it was the best decision i made that day by far! Got the peacemaker and a small side of jambalaya to go and i was not disappointed. Fried oysters, bacon, greens, peppers and secret sauce was a fantastic combo and the jambalaya was truly outstanding. Smoky, juicy and great tasting in all the right spots. I can't imagine better cart food in Seattle...i'll definitely be back multiple times! read more

Awhile back I googled where I could get a po'boy and Where Ya At Matt was one of the first places to pop up. However, I wasn't in the vicinity of the truck! I never forgot that moment. Anyways, I was strolling my teeny tiny human last week and saw the truck and knew I had to check it out the next time they were there. Here we are, today. First of all, by the time I got to order they were already out of the catfish, the oyster and the peacemaker (around 1pm). I ended up getting the shrimp, the beignets (of course I got something sweet) and my lunch date got the roast beef. The sandwich wasn't bad, it was messy though. The slaw sauce was dripping everywhere and they were out of napkins. I didn't particularly care for the overabundance of slaw or the pickles, the shrimp was good and the bread had the perfect amount of toast on it. The date only ate half of his sandwich because the strips of roast beef were exactly that, whole thick strips and he couldn't get through them. The beignets were heavenly....half of the bag was filled with powdered sugar. They were seriously a good deal. One order is 3 beignets and they are huge, not little donuts but mondo pieces of fried dough. Delicious. I'll definitely be back to try the sweet potato pie, gumbo and maybe another po'boy. read more

I ordered the jambalaya through Peach and had really high hopes for this... I mean, who DOESN'T love jambalaya for pete's sake?? My co-worker ordered the red beans and rice, I had the jambalaya and we both felt like our dishes were missing something. She said the red beans and rice were too bland and could've used some hot sauce to give it a kick. The jambalaya had a good amount of spice, but I would agree with the previous reviewer who said the shrimp tasted like it had been marinating in a garden hose. And the cornbread...what in the heck was that? Whatever that was, it certainly didn't taste like cornbread. I wanted to love my food enough to give Where Ya At Matt a good review, and I'll likely try it one more time, but this initial experience was lackluster at best. read more

All I wanted for my birthday was an oyster Po'Boy. I got it. It made me happy in the way really good food can. I love their Gumbo and the andouille sausage but I've had good Gumbo and andouille outside of Louisiana a bunch of times. The oyster Po'Boy is as good as you can get without going to the source. The peacemaker is a little too over the top most times I hit the truck but that's a personal preference. I mean, add bacon and cheese to a great sandwich...can that go wrong? Seriously, when I get the daily Facebook update on where they are, a good part of my morning mental activity is devoted to deciding if I have time to get to their location. Sadly, the answer is usually no. read more

We had the shrimp po boy and the chicken. All of us managed to mostly finish them, even though they are HUGE, because they were too good not to finish. We then had the beignets and OMG if I could eat those every day I would. Good thing for my waistline the truck moves around and isn't close to me terribly often. We definitely plan to go again. read more

My friend picked me up some Matt's and boy oh boy was it a treat! The truck was conveniently located near Magnolia where we live. I had the shrimp po boy and some beignets. I also tried the jambalaya. That freaking sandwich was next to godliness. The shrimp was very fresh and the sauce amazing. The jambalaya is mighty spicy if you are into that you will enjoy this dish. The beignets are better than any seattle doughnut joint...trust me. The thing that makes Matts great is each ingredient is quality, making the meal as a whole unforgettable. The only thing is when I found out the price I about shat my pants. $15 for my share of food...Huh? I guess you pay for quality. But I am also broke college student so I will keep that in mind. Well, I will be trying Matt's again. However, when I go I will be bringing a box to pile in bags of beignets to hoard for the future. I will also be needing to bring my credit card to pay for such a thing. read more

Nummy nummy. This place is so good and completely worth the hype. Their prices are standard for many food trucks nowadays, and the portions are right on. I have had the Catfish Po'Boy, the jambalaya, and the beignets. I've taken bites of the Shrimp and Grits. Be prepared for a heavy meal, and don't question their portion sizes. They know their food and know how much will fill you up. The first time I was here, I shared the catfish po'boy and the half order of jambalaya with my coworker. It was really filling. The po'boy had delicate pieces of fish and surprisingly light with the fried fish, because they added sliced iceberg and the bread wasn't thick and doughy - it was nice and fluffy. The jambalaya, though, is what sold me. Extremely generous portions of all sorts of your favorite protein - sausage, chicken, and shrimp! Big pieces shrimp too. The flavor is spot-on, with just the right amount of heat, the perfect amount that stops short of you needing to hide your panting. The beignets are to die for! They have the perfect recipe, just the right amount of dough without overdoing it, all coated lovingly in pounds and pounds of powdered sugar. There are three large pieces in an order, so sharing is recommended. The jambalaya, gumbo, and shrimp and grits (which was pretty good from the taste I had, though my friend complained about lack of shrimp) come in two size options: half order of $4, or full order of $8. I got the full order yesterday and thought to myself, how on earth will that fill me up?? (and remember I had previous experience sharing the half order). I had forgotten how filling the jambalya is. I could barely take in the last two spoons, but you'll be happy to hear that I perservered through! This place is worth the calories people! Go look for Matt. read more

I would really love this truck, if only they would fry the food to order. If you are lucky enough to get some freshly fried oysters on your Peacemaker, it is a great sandwich. But more often that not, I've bitten into the sandwich and discovered lukewarm oysters. Blech. The same goes for the beignets. Cool beignets = not good. read more

Oh MAN! I was blown away by this truck. Where ya at Matt was setup inside Centurylink Field for the Seahawks game and I wanted to try this truck for awhile. Having been to New Orleans before I have had a pretty high standard of what Cajun is supposed to be and not be . (ahem... Toulouse Petit) I got the Catfish Po Boy and a side of Beignets . First the Catfish Po Boy was great! Big messy, great flavor and good fish. The beignets were UNREAL!! I have had a lot of "beignets" around the city which are just glorified donuts (Sorry tom Douglas Restuarants and Toulouse Petit). This beignet is the first time I have had a beignet like Cafe Du Monde ever! They are almost identical. Fluffy, Chewy , light and lots of powered sugar. I have been having dreams about this truck since my last visit and will visit again for sure! read more

I've never drove to find a food truck until I tried these guys. The food here is always awesome and speedy. My girlfriend goes absolutely nuts about those powdery sugared beignets.... they are like crack to her, she is really addicted to them. They tend to pop up at a lot of the food festivals but they also have a schedule that they post online. read more

The first time I had Where Ya At Matt was at the SLU block party. I got the peacemaker and was very underwhelmed. In fact a whole email thread was spawned at work discussing how people had been generally disappointed by the truck. That being said my team wanted to go check it out so I tagged along and tried the pork this time which I left was much better. The beignets are very good and I'd recommend getting an order of them. Other people I went with tried the gumbo and were pretty happy with it. read more

I'm a sucker for a good sandwich. I'm also a transplanted North Carolina girl. These po' boys are the real deal. The price may seem steep ($8!), but once you get your bag, you'll understand- it is easily two meals! The formula for my happiness is as follows: Soft, yet crusty bread. Tangy, sweet aioli. Crunchy, fragrant apple fennel slaw. Salty, juicy slow roasted pork. The Beignets are a total mess and out of this world- they give you a lot, be sure to have a friend nearby to share! :D Can't wait to try that Oyster Po' Boy! read more

Peace Maker Po' Boy. That is all. Just playin. The food at this truck is delicious. We had the expected food truck experience...long line, grumbling stomach from starving ourselves in anticipation and finally the yummy reward of our food. My order Peace Maker Po' Boy (5 stars) Jambalaya (5 stars) Pecan Pie (3 stars) Ambiance you stand in line outside of a truck that cooks food, you know what you are getting into and it's not a romantic, candle-lit dinner. Matt seemed like a nice fellow and he BS'd for a minute. Food the Peace Maker Po' Boy was epic, legendary, winning, bomb.com, out of this world, out-of-body experience, deliciousness. The oysters were fried to perfection, not too hot, not soggy, and I lucked out and didn't get a bad oyster. The best part is the butter pickles laced into the sammich, these give the sandwich the perfect texture play against the fried oysters. Honestly, I want more...now. the jambalaya was pretty tasty too, not too hot or salty. the pecan pie was alright, honestly, i've had better but to be fair anything is a let down after the Peace Maker. I'm coming back to get more in the near future! read more

I'm in love with NOLA, yet never travelled there so hearing there was a mobile way to enjoy food items that met granny's "seal of approval" , I've found my self actually asking the question--- "Where ya at Matt?" as if the the answers were in the stars.. Lo and behold, all I REALLY had to do was to follow "Where ya at Matt?" in the Twitterspehere to find out! and so today... on short notice, the race was on to make it to The Chase Bank location by 2 o'clock closing time.. I made it with plenty of time and was met with great reward. For starts.. its safe to say that Matt's smile itself can warm up a cold day and , that was BEFORE the Red Beans and Rice. That cup of beans and rice was a little plastic tub of heaven! On to the Po Boy!!! I chose Shrimp.. not because the others didn't sound good.. but because I knew I'd be back to try more of the menu later on! ( Look out Shrimp and Grits.. I'm comin to get ya!) That sandwich was all I could have hoped for.. shrimp bustin' from the seams.. fresh crusty bread and just the right amound of condiments.. I'm thouroughly impressed. I was saddened that the Beignets were all gone, but I anticipated that would be the case- my bad.. I should never push something so tasty as close to the deadline as I did. Next time I'll come earlier, no mistake about it! I think I can sum up the experiece with a quote from my boyfriend. As he so eloquently stated "NOTHING is wrong in life after eating that Po Boy." read more

I had high hopes for this truck but the food didn't measure up. We ordered the red beans and rice which was bland, the jambalaya which came with no heat or real creole seasoning, and the shrimp poboy which was the best of he bunch but still far from authentic. To add to this, the food was clearly prepared in advance and just handed out. We hoped for a hot, fresh poboy but given it came out in less than a minute, it was clear they had everything prepped and just put together for the order. Too bad. read more

This food truck is lip smackin' YUM! The BF got the pork po'boy and I got a small cup of jambalaya. We also shared an order of hot beignets. The tender pork and tarty slaw (and surprise - green apple slice) in the po'boy, as well as the fantastic flavor of the jambalaya had us MMMMing and OMGing with each bite! Holy mouthgasm! The beignets were big and covered in a huge pile of powdered sugar. And while they were yummy & just what we needed to curb the sweet tooth, they weren't as fluffy as I wanted (I compare all beignets to the magical beignets of Cafe Du Monde in NOLA)! But they were yummirriffic nonetheless! If you're in the Magnolia/Interbay area Fridays or Saturdays between 11am and 2pm - hit 'em up for some bomb ass Cajun/Creole grub! We can't wait until our tummies reunite with this food truck again :) read more

Reason for 3 stars: Creole Pork Po' Boy: The pork was incredibly salty, making the sandwich practically inedible. I took out 90% of the meat and it was still so salty that I just had to put the sandwich aside. (Sidenote: My co-worker got the Catfish Po' Boy and she gobbled it up, so I'm assuming that was seasoned well. Yay!) Jambalaya: It was ok. It wasn't the best I've ever tasted and I probably won't order it again - having said that, there was nothing wrong with it and it tasted fine. BEIGNETS (!!!!!!!!!!!!!): Holy caca moly. Their beignets are AMAZING. I wanted to sink into them, sleep on them, breathe them in, have children with them, grow old with them. They were sweet, moist, fluffy...just perfection in a paper bag. So, you have a bad sandwich + an average Jambalya + an awesome bag of Beignets = average out to 3 stars. I would definitely go back for the beignets. read more

One of the best Po' boys I had! The aioli was ok, but overall my ideal Shrimp Po' Boy! Menu is really small but I think that's to be expected for a food truck. I thought that it was a bit pricey for food truck food in the beginning, but really food was worth the money maybe more :) Must check out for those who haven't yet! read more

Fantastic Muffaletta Po' Boy! For authentic Nola-style cuisine here in Seattle, it just doesn't bet any better than Matt's. Amazing service, and always friendly. Try the Sweet Potato Pie - served up just right! read more

Looked at the schedule a few days ago and it said they'd be at Ridgecrest Public House in Shoreline tonight. Arrived at 5ish and no truck! It was a different truck instead. Tried looking at their schedule again thru their site but couldn't access it. So frustrating, I wish they'd post their schedule somewhere other than Facebook. Facebook is the devil! read more

I spent 4 years as a grad student in Louisiana (Baton Rouge/ Lafayette) and frankly the shrimp po-boys served by Matt were worse than the onse served at any crappy restaurants in NOLA or Baton Rouge. Where do I start? There's no spice in the batter, the shrimps are not deveined and yikes...pickle in a po-boy... and $9 for one of this is just too pricey... for the same price, the po-boys at Tolouse petit in Queen Anne tastes a a lot better.... Q to people who gave the po-boy 4 or 5 stars? Did you ever taste an authentic Louisiana po-boy? read more

Normally this place is great. However tonight the food was a step down and they ran out of beignets at 7:30pm. Running out of a key thing that early is inexcusable. I will hesitate to come back. read more

Might need to revisit to try the gumbo, catfish po boy or the seasonal pumpkin beignets but was not that impressed by the shrimp po'boy. Was fine but have had better and didn't blow me away as I was expecting based on prior reviews. Po boy wasn't particularly flavorful. read more

Shrimp Po-Boy delish, will taste the gumbo when I get home and give it to hubby. Ofcourse they ran out of Jumbalaya one person infront of me :( read more

Holy crap - does this sandwich weigh 3 POUNDS?!?! That's exactly what I thought when I got handed my Shrimp Po Boy. When it was getting passed through the window, I was a little worried. It looked so small, considering I paid 9 bucks for it. But then, as I weighed it in my hands, I was happy I didn't have a big breakfast. Every bite was filled with hearty fried shrimp, garlicy-mayo sauce, fresh lettuce, and pickled peppers. My taste buds were in a tizzy! I also got to try their beignets. Personally, it was a little doughy for me. However, I'd still get them because who doesn't love fried dough covered in powdered sugar... Seriously, who doesn't? Can't wait to find Matt again! read more

I did a jambalaya taste-off between this place and Jemil's Big Easy at the Mobile Food Rodeo. I happened to try Matt's first. It was a decent portion of jambalaya for $5, with large chunks of chicken and sausage. It was quite heavy on the tomatoes, though, without much sweetness, savoriness or heat to balance the acidity. It was probably what you'd end up with if you decided to improvise some jambalaya at home without looking up a recipe -- not unpleasant, but not worth seeking out. Jemil's was the clear winner here. Granted, we are comparing Creole to Cajun, and you'd expect a Creole jambalaya to be more tomato-heavy, but Jemil's flat-out tasted better. I did like the fact that Matt's serves their jambalaya in a lidded plastic container; much better for walking around with, or eating in the rain. That's important for a food truck, especially in Seattle. Jemil's serves theirs in a little rectangular paper bowl -- the kind they serve hot dogs in. I'm pretty sure I'll upgrade Matt's to four stars if I ever try their oyster po' boy; I've never met a fried oyster dish I didn't love. But just going by the jambalaya, three stars sounds about right. I'll eat here again if I happen to walk past it -- but not if I see Jemil's parked nearby. read more

I'll tell you why I really like Matt and his Po'Boy Wagon: It makes my wife jealous. Matt's shrimp po'boys are just wonderfully delicious, and they don't make a weekly visit at home they way they do at the office. While I can't stand the idea that a sandwich should cost $12, if you're going to spend $12 for lunch you just can't improve on his PeaceMaker sandwiches. Red beans and rice and jambalaya are both decent, but nothing special. His other sandwiches get good reviews from cow-orkers, but I wasn't very impressed by the muffulleta. Just pony up for the Oyster sammich and move along. read more

I have a thing for soul food and I love shrimp and grits. I ordered the shrimp and grits here and an order of beignets. I liked the shrimp and grits for the bold flavors. However, there weren't a lot of shrimps and the small portion was truly small. So you may need to order another po boy with it to get food. I did appreciate the spices. The beignets were warm and fresh when I got them. I enjoyed them but it does have a lot of confection sugar. So it's not for the fainthearted. I may go back and try a po boy just to see if I will like the place better. For now, it's a sold three stars. read more

Matt's great and his Po Boys are delicious. I tried the peacemaker and the creole pork po boys, both amazing. I give them 4 stars. I also ordered the Beignets and coffee, the coffee is really good and made with beans from a local roaster (5 stars, REALLY Good Job!) the beignets were ok, I think the dough needs some more air, but how bad can something covered in powdered sugar be? (3.5 stars). The "put a fork in it" menu has disappointed me so far. The shrimp and grits had a cheesy flavor which wasn't cheddar-like and that threw me off and I expected more spice. The Gumbo was more of a stew, definitely did not taste like a recipe that started with roux (if you know gumbo you know it starts with roux). Neither dish was bad, just not authentic. Overall definitely the place to go for some Po-Boys, I'm hoping the rest of the menu catches up. read more