I love coming here to get food The customer service is great. They will answer any questions you may have. The price of the food is reasonable. I always get the chicken Maque Choux which is really delicious. It has a small spice but it's not a lot. I always get my food to go. The restaurant is clean and you can sit down inside to eat if you would like. read more

Yats - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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Looking for a quick dinner option? If I am starving and not feeling like cooking, this is one of my go-to's! Great for fall and winter -time. My husba's favorite is the crawfish etoufee and mine is the spinach mushroom etoufee. It's always consistently delicious. Great comfort food. Staff is always friendly and greets upon arrival. Parking readily available. read more

Quick and easy and always a #yum. Lunch today with my coworker was the shrimp etoufee for me (my favorite, with leftovers for tomorrow), and the spinach mushroom etoufee for him. Both with a nice thick slice of soft garlic bread on texas toast. So good! #ReviewsByRL read more

Yats - 6.17.25 shrimp etoufee, my favorite. #yum #ReviewsByRL - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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This was my second visit to Yats, where they serve comforting Cajun-inspired food. Don't expect traditional NOLA flavors--this is the Midwest, after all. I ordered the chili cheese crawfish étouffée and drunken chicken, half and half, for $11. The dish came as a generous portion of rice smothered in sauce, with four pieces of crawfish and plenty of shredded chicken. Everything is bite-sized, meant to be eaten with a spoon, and served with bread--definitely a carb-heavy meal. While both sauces were a bit too salty for my taste, the rice helped balance the flavors. Overall, it's a hole in the wall spot for affordable, hearty eats when I'm in the area. read more

Yats - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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Yats!! Don't do this! We've eaten at the Fishers location for years- never a complaint!! And I mean never! But today - I got to ask - what's up?? The serving of rice was doubled and the serving of white chicken chili was cut in half. Same with our order of chili cheese etoufee. We are not a "give them another chance" people! There are too many other places. But because it's Yats- we'll try one more time. $23 for two - basically rice - meals? Your serve Yats. read more

I ordered the vegan white chili and spinach etoufèe. Initially it looked like I Was getting an ample portions of both; however, I ended up with waaaaay more rice and just a small amount of the etoufèe and chili. Not sure if this was a cost cutting move or not but next time I'll ask for the rice to be separated. The creativity of the dishes are awesome but then the flavors can just "MEH"particularly if you've had authentic cajun food. The staff were friendly and the food came out fast. That's why I gave it 2 stars instead of one. read more

Yats - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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The food is great and comes out hot to you. You never gave to wait long and service is fast and everything tastes wonderful. Love their bread that comes with it. We always have to get extra. We have only gone to the one on 86th street as its close to our daughters house. It's small but we love it. read more

Let's just say that most dishes are not exactly visually pleasing, but they taste oh so good. And the dipped bread is delicious also. I kept wondering why everyone asks for extra bread. Well, now I know and I whole-heartedly recommend 'extra' bread. read more

The best thing about any YATS location is the food is always consistently great and hot. This was my first time eating at the Fishers store and what makes this location so much better than the others is they give you an enormous amount of their great food.....and I mean BIG portions. I'm coming to this location from now on.......or maybe I can hopefully convince the others locations to serve portions as big as the Fishers store. read more

I love the food for the first time I was here not crowded at all and it was easy to order and they have cheap cookies 2 for 0.99

My husband and children loved the food and the service. The restaurant is very clean and there is really cool stuff to look at. The jambalaya is the bomb. read more

Guys I love Yats so much. Everytime I travel here I eat it every chance I get. I got a little excited and ate the plate. Praise be. read more

Yats - This WAS the Chili Cheese Étouffée - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

If you love Cajun food this is the spot to go! Not very many options like this around Indy and you get really flavorful food at a great price. Only $9 for a really good portion size. When I first walked in, it was a little underwhelming. I know this restaurant has been around forever but the interior felt really run down and in need of a face lift for people dining in. The tables and chairs had food crumbs on them and the floors were kinda dirty. The vibe is pretty cool though with the NOLA/Southern theme. The food here was delicious though! We got the crawfish etoufee, chicken maque choux, and the chipotle chicken alexio. The etoufee was definitely the star here, but all the food was great. Creamy and flavorful. And omg the bread that comes dipped in the butter is AMAZING. My only complaint about the food is the rice that comes with it seemed a little old/dry. They also have a hot sauce bar which is pretty cool, but most of the labels on the bottle were coming off and hard to read. Lastly, the service here is great! The 2 guys taking orders were friendly and our food came out before we even had a chance to sit down. read more

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Ate lunch at Yats today and the food, as usual, was excellent. The Chili Cheese Etouffee with Crawfish is always delicious, and the staff's recommendation of extra bread was perfect. I loved the funky, zydeco feel of the place, the service is quick and friendly, and parking is never an issue. Took a friend with me today, and he couldn't stop raving about the food. We will definitely be back. read more

Yats - Chili Cheese Etouffee with Crawfish. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Not our cuppa tea! Just the look of it - gravy & rice? No chunky bits in there, Barely a full meal. Too dicey to bet on. Only 1/4 in the family would go back & they prefer the lunch & even then only one item on the menu. You Can Spice It Up though! The little bread chunk is A+ Take a bag home & hit the next drivethru (ps yats does not have drivethru). read more

I've been going here for 10+ years, I can't believed I have never reviewed Yats! Whenever I bring this back for lunch (which is often), my co-workers refer to it as "the chicken gravy" but it's SO much better than that sounds! The rotating menu varies daily (check their website) but my favorites are the drunken chicken and chipotle alexio, both made with chicken and a variety of spices. I get the half and half of both, served over rice, with buttered/spiced bread, for only $10. It's now pick-up only but it's ready immediately since they are like a stew, cooking in a large pot, simmering those amazing flavors together. They have a lot of hot sauces you can add yourself, as well as the option to top your dish with sour cream. As much as I love both of those, the flavors are perfect with no additions of my own. Don't sleep on dessert! Both the peanut butter pie and cookie butter pie are phenomenal! Most people get extra bread, I believe it's only $.75 for two pieces, and it's well worth it. The staff is always so sweet here too, making the whole experience great every time. Check out one of their many locations for a true flavor bomb! read more

Yats - 1/2 & 1/2 Chipotle Alexio & Drunken Chicken - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

First time coming here and I have to say I loved this place. Great vibes just walking in and felt like a true mom and pop little restaurant. The people working there were super friendly and gave great recommendations too. I got the vegetarian B&B which has black beans and caramelized onions. Add a little hot sauce to it and you get this great sweet and spicy rice dish which was superb. The bread I would say was the best part. Crunchy and the seasoning they use really takes it to the next level. Overall, will definitely have to come back and try the other hot sauces they have. Would definitely check this place out for a cheap delicious meal! read more

Yats - B&B - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Yats is always consistent. That's what I like about it. You know what you will get when you go to any of the locations. I always get the same thing so I cannot speak on dishes with chicken, pork or beef. I always get a 1/2 & 1/2 of Chili Cheese Étouffée and the B&B (black bean and caramelized corn) loaded (onions, sour cream and cheese). The étouffée is hearty and is great comfort food. Even with chili in the name, it's not too spicy. The B&B is sweet but the onion adds a kick to it. Over the years, I have eaten with people who have had the gumbo and jambalaya and they loved it. The location on 96th St has lots of parking and is in a convenient location. The staff are either sweet or salty but even the salty ones get the job done. To sum it up, the food is excellent and there are always vegetarian options. Oh! And the bread is yummy! read more

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I always get ettoufe & red beans and rice. Always really good. I could eat an entire loaf of that bread!!!! Nice quick lunch stop on 96th street. read more

Always one of the leaders in the Indy area for quick Cajun food. Not the cheapest but tasty. Each entree works out to be about 9 dollars. Went to the 96th St. Location for work. Small strip lot parking. It wasn't crowded at opening time during the week. Walk up counter for ordering was fast and we did not have to wait long for carry out. The work group tried the gumbo, red beans and rice, and the chili cheese étouffe. No complaints. We all love their bread! read more

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I've been to Yats so many times, I can't believe I've never posted a review! Yats is one of my favorite places for a quick meal. I love the drunken chicken and the maque choux and usually do half and half. They also have the best bread. Staff is friendly and the food is always great and consistent. read more

Yats - Drunken Chicken and Maque Choux - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Great place, yummy food, big portions and really great bread on a side! My favorite one is Maque Choux and Spinach and Mushroom Étouffée. I am a big Indian cuisine fan so if you like some Indian flavors too definitely go with Spinach option! read more

Hadn't been here in a while so thought I'd drop in. The food was good as always however the normally delicious bread wasn't and was disappointing. It's like it wasn't even toasted like usual :( The Nigerian reason for the low rating was the AWFUL music which was so loud I couldn't even hear a conversation! They music was horrible and extremely annoying gone was the old music they used to play replaced by something horrible and extremely LOUD Turn the awful music down!!!! It's running people away!! read more

I live for HOODIE SZN!!! When the leaves begin to fall, college bowl games come into view and seasonal drinks are flowing, there are few food options that feel more comforting and satisfying than a hot plate of chili cheese etouffee over a bed of rice and a side of toasted bread with Cajun butter!!! I mean hot dang!! I just about hurt myself just typing that line...yowzah! It doesn't matter which of the locations you find yourself...IT'S ALLLLL GOOOOD! I've had almost every item on the menu and each one hit right, but the flavor and spice of the chicken and chorizo etouffee has been hittin' "different" lately and has become my newest fave! If you have room for dessert order the peanut butter pie and thank me later! Sometimes my wife will send me over just to pick up some of the bread and a slice of pie...talk about #cravings! I'm done writing this review...I bout to go get some myself! Aaaaaaye! read more

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Delicious as always , love the peanut butter pie, always the white chili , why is your bread so good!? As usual your workers are phenomenal and I appreciate it, ps I love the unusual drink choices also read more

Some of the best food I've had since moving to Indy! Exceptional flavor, and very kind staff.

Fire! Not necessarily the heat of the food. So I went to today iso cookie butter pie to only find out it is gone from the menu. My heart is totally broken. I decided to still get dinner to go but...they had just sold the last full order of white chicken chili that I usually get because it is not as spicy as their other entrees. The super nice guy at the counter recommended the pazole (spelling) telling me that the staff cannot stop eating it. I was so distracted by the discontinued pie that I forgot to ask about the spice level. The pazole is a must try. It's not spicy (less than the white chicken chili) and just good. I want to get it again and I never usually go back to back to Yats. No pics because I had to reheat my food because I could not eat immediately, but trust me when I say, you will not be disappointed. Get extra bread because it is fire too!! Sundays is pie making day,.with a day of rest means pie (peanut butter) is ready on Mondays. Cookies are by Carol's. read more

They'd get another star if they didn't use exclusively styrofoam. Get a clue. And they'd get another star if their staff was friendly. Food is fine. It's seasoned well. But you literally just tell them what you want and go sit down. It's the same food that's been cooking for a while.. nothing is made to order. read more

Great food with fast and friendly service. Prices and great too. Always a good experience here.

I love the CHILI CHEESE ÉTOUFFÉE WITH CRAWFISH. But I also love variety, so I got the pick two. My second choice was the WHITE CHILI WITH CHICKEN. I also love the bread that comes with it. I intended on eating in but it's take out only. I spoke with the staff, they said they had a small staff. Take out only keeps them open and limits the possibility of someone getting sick. It makes sense. read more

Yats - Pick two - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Horrible customer service!!! I ordered take out and after trying the food I was not pleased. I attempted to get a refund and I was told that they don't do that since I already ate some of the food and if I wanted anything else I would have to pay for it. Is this normal policy? Maybe he was upset that I didn't like his food? How am I to know if it taste good without trying it? I would not recommend this location to anyone! read more

This review is for Saturday August 13, 2022 and Sunday August 14, 2022 Basically on Saturday we stopped in as I wanted sushi next door at Koi Sushi & Hibachi and my Lady wanted something from Yats. As usual we tend to share our meal with one another, as sharing is caring :) So what happen was Yats usually so good you want more if there is not try for both parties and one is sharing lol. So we went back on sunday and I got us both half and half meal for both of us. Note: just know I copy and pasted the meals from the website, by no means am I shouting or yelling with the capital letters. Saturday Meal: 1 Order of half and half of: CHILI CHEESE ÉTOUFFÉE WITH CRAWFISH & MAQUE CHOUX Sunday Meal 1 Order of half and half of: (For my lady) WHITE CHILI WITH CHICKEN & MAQUE CHOUX meal comes with 2 pieces of garlic bread 1 Order of half and half of: (for myself) SPINACH AND MUSHROOM ÉTOUFÉ & MAQUE CHOUX meal comes with 2 pieces of garlic bread Overall the Maque Choux is always going to be one our favorites with this establishment. Eventually when my health allows me too I tend to try the other dishes if on hand and not sold out. We originally heard of this business up north, before covid happens we use to visit the Valparaiso, IN location a lot as we are originally from up north. I know everyone cooks differently, but so far the meals seem to always be on point. read more

I wasn't sure what to expect but I knew it was gonna be good because everyone had recommended it to me. It was so affordable and there was so much sauce to choose from so that was cool too bc I love sauce. It looks interesting but tastes so good hahaha. First time having cajun food and it did not disappoint! read more

Yats - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

I will eventually review all of the Yats locations. So to add to my list is the east 96th Street location. What can i say that hasn't already been said. The food is consistent with all of the other locations. It is amazing every time. I prefer the vegetarian options which there are usually at least 3. B&B, Mushroom Étouffée and Vegan White Bean Chili (my fav). The staff is consistent with all of the other locations. Happy to be there, happy to help customers and very courteous and polite. The location is like some, in a strip-mall, but they defiantly make it feel like you are in a private creole spot down in Louisiana. Awesome decorations and decor. Plenty of parking and easy to get in and out. I have yet to go to a Yats that was bad in any way! Keep it up team you all rock!! read more

Yats - Half and half - B&B and Mushroom Etouffee - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Yats is an Indianapolis staple that I can always bank on for an affordable, delicious, filling meal. This Yats location is just east of I-69 along 96th Street in a strip mall in front of Walmart. Like other Yats locations, it's no frills but I appreciated the punny signage and decor sprinkled throughout to show off the business' personality. I visited the Fishers location on Fat Tuesday and while the line was longer than normal, I waited maybe 10 minutes and upon sitting down, my food was immediately served. I always go with the red beans and smoked sausage because I can't handle spicy food. All meals are served over rice with the addictive bread. Bonus: they served free king cake samples from Taylor's Bakery. Yum! read more

Yats - Free king cake on Mardi Gras from Taylor's Bakery - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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amazing flavorful food, especially considering their vegetarian AND vegan options! service is always lightning fast and the people are really kind. amazing store! read more

I crave it all the time. If you've never eaten at Yats, you're seriously missing out and messing up. This is hands down, without a doubt, one of my favorite places in the city. I cannot stress this enough: if you need something unique but hearty and comforting, Yats is a perfect option. Nothing compares to the bread that comes with every meal and literally you cannot go wrong when choosing what to order because it's all amazing. My favorites are black beans and caramelized corn and spinach and mushroom étouffe, but it's hard to pick a favorite. Do not skip the peanut butter pie. It's SO GOOD. read more

Garlic bread and tasty étouffée, what more could a girl want? Staff is friendly and service is quick. If you want to try something new and fast, give yats a try. I recommend a split plate so you can try two toppings instead of one. read more

Has to the best value in Indy - $9 for yummy good food, can't beat that. Solid options would appreciate being able to get some kind of side,

I have been a lover of Yats for a couple years now! Great Cajun Creole dishes for a great price. We ordered the 1/2 and 1/2 and it was overflowing with food and goodness. It came out to be only $10 and was served to us within 5 minutes or placing the order. It also comes with rice and bread, so you really get a lot for what you pay for. The combination of spices and textures are immaculate, and it is definitely filling. The ambiance of the place is very casual and comfortable. The staff was jovial and efficient. I love this place and I'm glad it's a chain! read more

Yats - Interior - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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