Delivery
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The Louisiana Cookery in Buffalo
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Location on the map
Buffalo, Erie County, New York, US
Service options
Drive-through
Yes
Takeaway
Yes
Dine-in
Yes
Health and safety
Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits
Yes
Popular for
Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Solo dining
Yes
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
No
Wheelchair-accessible seating
No
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
No
Offerings
Comfort food
Yes
Quick bite
Yes
Small plates
Yes
Atmosphere
Casual
Yes
Cosy
Yes
Crowd
Tourists
Yes
University students
Yes
Payments
Credit cards
Yes
Phone: +1 716-908-7283
Site: https://the-louisiana-cookery.sq...
Site: https://the-louisiana-cookery.sq...
Opening hours
- Monday:Closed
- Tuesday:Closed
- Wednesday:Closed
- Thursday:11AM–8PM
- Friday:11AM–8PM
- Saturday:11AM–8PM
- Sunday:Closed
Comments (199)
I had Louisiana Cookery for the first time YEARS ago at Food Truck Tuesday and they have been delicious and consistent ever since. The couple who owns the restaurant are just genuinely kind people, the food is so flavorful and always fresh. This is one of my favorite restaurants in Buffalo and everyone I’ve had try their food loves it as well. I hope they never close. Crawfish etouffe is my favorite 😊
This restaurant was recommended to me by a friend and Im so glad it was. The owners were incredibly friendly and informative as we went through the menu and placed our order. We were eager to try the alligator, which was well seasoned and delicious! Other favorites were the loaded grits with sausage, red beans and rice, and fish & shrimp (the last two were ordered by my friend). Pairing your meal with one of their homemade drinks tops off the cajun experience. Id definitely recommend.
Best gumbo in town..fish was crispy fried and delicious
Love this place! I work down the road and will often take out for dinner for the entire family. My young children love the red beans and rice, and the grits. Everything on this menu is excellent. I would know; Ive tried it all. If youre a heat junkie like me, ask for the really hot spices and hot sauces.
I have enjoyed every dish that I have ordered there (including the sides). Wonderful flavors and combinations. The shrimp and grits are one of my favorites (with cheese and bacon etc) they have very limited seating, so most people do take out, however I do enjoy the cozy conversations when I eat in. I might add that if you are going there, Wednesday-Saturday are the only options. Enjoy!
I wish I can give it less than one star. My combo plate of catfish and shrimp was paltry and the food was ever-so bland. To add insult to injury, the food is expensive and you do not get a good portion at all. I doubt the chefs are from Louisiana Cajun country because this is not authentic Cajun food whatsoever. Highly disappointed and don’t know why it has so many rave reviews.
The food is great and they are very friendly people who runs the Restaurant.
Ive been wanting to try this spot for a year or more. So Boom today I tried it and In my mind I was thinking that the crawfish were full body, even tho it says tails still my mind wanted something different. I ended up getting crawfish over rice and a shrimp poboy. When I tell you this was sooooooo perfect to the taste seasoned well and very filling. I will about be goin back.
Literally some of the best food Ive ever had in my entire life. Small hole in the wall shop, and dont want to expand in order to focus on quality which you will understand once you try it. If youre a fan of spicy ask for some heat, and they will deliver for sure. The owners are the staff, and everything is made from scratch which they personally make with so much love.
Very good food. Mostly take out as they only have 2 small tables. The menu is limited and they seem to sell out of the dishes with grits but thats OK. Everything else is very good. Owners are friendly and willing to explain about the food if you have never had Cajun.
The Food is DELISH 🥰. The owners was so very kind. The restaurant was clean and they follow CDC recommendations. I will definitely be going back. My friend referred me to this restaurant, its one of the best referrals Ive ever gotten.LO💖E this food!!!! 💗💞💗💞💗
Best food in Buffalo. Their Crawfsh etouffe is the best entree Ive ever eaten. Anywhere. Ever.
Amazing food, fantastic service! The owners are so friendly - I love coming here. If youre looking for personal recommendations, the crawfish bread is criminally good and Shrimp & Grits is my go-to entree!
Awesome.We had their food truck a few times years back, but this was the first time at their storefront. Theyre only open 4 days a week, so you need to check their hours.Shrimp Red beans and rice, shrimp grits, and cornbread. Real comfort food.
Food was absolutely delicious
Had made an order through door dash an hour and a half before closing time, plenty of time for an order. At closing time I received a notification saying that our order had been canceled after waiting almost an hour. Truly disappointing, we were really looking forward to trying this place.Edit: thank you for clearing up the confusion, thank you so much and cant wait to get some dinner!
🙌👌✔ Quick coffee hash brown drive thru
Everything is full of flavor. I havent had a good po boy since visiting NOLA and I tried one here and it was even better than a Authentic one. The food is great the lemonade and teas are soo good. My fiance and I love this place. Its a Gem on Walden.
A favorite location for tasty Cajun food. Service is always prompt even when they have a full house. The service was sociable and attentive. Prices are reasonable I would say.
Only went in for a menu. Owner/Staff was very welcoming and gracious. Small take-out cookery with a southern/Louisiana menu. Clean!
I usually dont rate others, but now I understand why its so important!.This place is great! I was able to watch her make my food & she made it seem effortlessly👍🏾. Food was amazing, customer service was 👌🏾. Love the energy.buttery, crispy, yummy
Great food! Ordered Shrimp & Grits and Red Beans, Rice & Sausage. Unfortunately, I dont think the top was completely on the grits so most of it wasted over the bag then busted when I got to my top step. Amy offered me a replacement, but I had just came from shopping all morning & soon will be picking up the kids so didnt wanna go back out. Was looking for Gumbo, but not on menu. Will be back to get the rest of the items on the menu
Grits were ok but it use to be much better when they open. I might try again. Staff was very nice
Failure to update your hours so people don’t drive out of their way to visit your establishment is deplorable. Power outage that seem to only impacted them! First impression was not good and will not even consider this restaurant an option in the future! Good luck with the power 👎🏽🤔
A breath of fresh air in the area! Had the shrimp jambalaya and cheese grits to go, so far so good, well worth the visit. The place has a few tables so if you want to sit down and eat, you have that option. Pro tip, it looked like many people called ahead for pick up. Also, if you’re ordering to go, ask for hot sauce, they’ll give it to you in tiny containers that is just enough to add some heat to help you through the winter.
I ordered chicken and shrimp gumbo and I got no chicken and only four pieces of shrimp.. also the lemonade is trash. Be careful ordering from here.
Etouffe and grits are delicious authentic cajun food for an affordable price.
My permanent go to spot . Love all their menu foods . Super tasty , no regrets here . Sorry no photos I ate everything
Food was horrible!! Barely no chicken in my chicken and shrimp gumbo. My boyfriend got a shrimp po boy with no shrimp!! Worst take out as of 2021! #graveyandrice#bread and slice sausages ugh!!👎🏾
Tried for the first time and it won’t be the last. Shared the tour of the quarter and shrimp and chicken gumbo. All was amazing! The roux is perfect. Haven’t had anything remotely as good as this outside of Louisiana.
I went for the first time today! Great service and food especially the craw fish bread!! I will be back to try other items on the menu!
The grits are like no other! Delicious food and beverages. The owners are extremely nice and always adding new items to the menu. Love it!
After being lucky enough to catch their food truck a few times in the city, I was excited to hear theyd opened up a brick and mortar in Cheektowaga. We stopped in for a quick lunch and ordered the jambalaya and crawfish étouffée and ate in. Staff was very friendly and though the space is tiny it was nice and casual for a quick bite. The portions are generous, and the food was delicious as Ive come to expect from them, the ratio of rice to roux in the étouffée was perfect! This spot is worth the trip, Cant wait to come back again!
This place is AMAZING. The food is incredible & cooked to perfection, every bite is full of flavor. The staff is so welcoming and kind. Will absolutely be back.
The grits are very delicious! Staff is friendly and I would definitely order from here again. 😊
If you are in the neighborhood do yourself a favor a stop by. The selections are always fresh and its service with smile. Been to NOLA many times, and the food from a small storefront in western Cheektowaga ranks right up there!
Delicious Gumbo. Perfect for a cold snowy day!
Hidden gem in Cheektowaga. Food was good, portions are a bit small for the price. Have had meals their food truck previously and stopped in to their new shop. Very small but cute, friendly people.
All that I can say is OMG this place was amazing!!! If you dont eat here you are missing the taste of New Orleans. I was really amazed on the fast service and OMG the food was so so good! I cant wait to try everything they offer . The crawfish was out of this world delicious. I will be back several times
You can tell a lot about these kinds of restaurants by the sweet tea they sell so believe me when I say they got food better than most peoples mamas.
It was our first time coming here .The owners were very friendly and let us sample some of the food because we never tried it .Very tasty and satisfying .We will definitely be back .
Best food in town so glad i found this place its my favorite delight like heaven on earth theres no other way to explain it go try it and tell me if im wrong my favorite thing is grits and sausage it gets no better
I wasnt impressed with the hospitality, service, and food. They were closing and they were very stingy with what was left. I gave them 2 stars because they attempted to try. I would try them again right after they open. They deserve a second chance!!!
If you looking for some good Louisiana style seafood,look no further. The food was soooo good. The owners rock! They are so nice and friendly. I will be back.
One of my favorite places! Great owners , very friendly and very good authentic food ! They really know their stuff !!
Dont let the look fool you! Just ordered the shrimp poor-boy sandwich and it was excellent. Friendly staff and great food....best of luck to them!
Excellent food! Flavors are spot on. Service is great, sweet little location. Looking forward to trying the rest of the menu!
OMG it was delicious we had shrimp and grits, the bread, catfish, everything was great. Cant wait to go back. I definitely will be a regulR
Food was amazing! All the dishes were tasty and well seasoned. If I lived close by Id be here all the time.
Great grits but only one piece of catfish for $11 was kind of steep but food its really good
I ordered the shrimp and grits with sausage and it feel like I was in Louisiana! It was so amazing that I sat in the parking lot and ate it until it was all gone.
The Louisiana Cookery started out as a food truck and have now opened a small takeout location with 2 tables. All of the usual Cajun dishes youd expect, done very well.
Great food, awsome service and the proportions were a good size. Cant wait to visit again.
FOOD - 5 STARSATMOSPHERE - 5 STARSSERVICE - 5 STARSPRICE - $
This place is a down south food for real I am having the shrimp and grits and its really really good i will be back again to try the red beans and rice next time .
First time and will be back. Friendly staff and food was amazing. A little pricer, but with it! Awesome little hidden gem!
Their breakfasts are excellent there fish is out of this world there she crab soup is phenomenal👍👍👍👍💫
Always great food and portion size is great
Tasty Southern Cooking, service with a smile and great prices to boot! Yummy loaded grits, gumbo, crawfish etouffee, jambalaya, and oh so much more!
Over all food was good but paid extra for the cornbread and got shorted.... Was very excited for that part of this meal.... Denied
Outstanding!!! Had the Gumbo. Staff was very friendly and there was a steady stream of customers coming and going. Look forward to coming back again and again.
The food is always amazing. Ive had nearly everything on the menu and its all good.
Food is amazing! Everything on the menu is phenomenal!
Went for food very firslt time. EXCELLENT food and owners are great.
Great price, great southern creole cuisine
Good food, nice portions. Good service. A place you should go.
Fresh great tasting food nice portions worth it
The food is fabulous! Hot and tasty. Wish there was more space to eat in.
Very good. Lots of flavor. A bit too much salt on the shrimp and grits.
Awesome authentic southern food. Great price. Super friendly owners
Probably the best Cajun food in Buffalo. And reasonably priced as well. Highly recommended
1st time there. Could not have been any better!!! The owner Mark and his wife are wonderful people.
Great place very friendly, food was amazing, would recommend trying all the food
Humble decor, but good, reasonable prices, fast service, great music, and friendly staff. Looking forward to going back again.
De-freaking-licious. Must try the crawfish bread and sausage poboy! Highly recommend for good take out.
The food is amazing dont eat it if you dont want to go to sleep lol its that good 😭🤭 😪
Amazing food, very warm atmosphere, you must have the crawfish bread.
I love their food as well as their hospitality. You wont be disappointed!
I’d give this 20 stars if I could. The jambalaya and gumbo is *chefs kiss*
Everything was excellent especially the she crab soup
Great Eats! Kind of run down neighborhood, but wow real Cajun.
Best southern experience in Buffalo, food is fresh delicious and most importantly consistent
Great food, great prices, and a real gem.
The food over there is so good and very friendly people
Food is phenomenal, customer service is awesome. This place is the bomb
Best cajun food had I a long time excellent food and portions
Great gumbo, portions are worth the price. Quick and professional service.👍🏼👍🏼
Great Louisiana comfort food and huge portions.
Food is excellent and the owners are so sweet!
Talk about comfort!! Good stuff, all of it. Cannot go wrong with any choice.
Food was pretty good, wasnt the best flavor
Food portions is not worth the price...The Website; food photos, and what I received..didnt match up!...will not return and is not recommended!
The best I have tasted by far.....You must try the crawfish bread....💖
Best service and the food is even better than it looks💪
Food was delicious! Very clean and homey!
Not what I expected...very small portions and flavors were bland..expected more seasoning
It was good. Best was the cat fish filet
Awesome food and very nice people!
Great food, friendly service, excellent music!
Food great small portions for the price.
Great food , very experience.
Food is so delicious and great people..
Excellent food, Great Customer Service
Food is always amazing! The gumbo to shrimp and grits!!
Absolutely great. Great food and service!
Had to loaded grits those were excellent
The food is fast, delicious and reasonably priced!!
Great people are very good food
This place is really really good soul food yes
Food is always hot n ready, and friendly workers
Nice host wonderful service beautiful staff and great food
Best take out gumbo Ive ever had!!!
Great place to eat and the staff is friendly
Small place, clean, friendly. Awesome food.
Great food good prices
Probably the best authentic Louisiana food around
Loved the fish and shrimp STRAWBERRY LEMONADE IS LIFFFEEEEEE!!!
Love eating here. Delicious foods
Loved it
Great Louisiana food, decent prices!!!
Delicious, authentic, and great customer service!
Best food! Friendly service!
Really good
Great Food and Great service!
Great prices.... excellent food!!!
So glad I stopped food was great
Everything tasted good‼️
Just like being in New Orleans, great food.
Hit the spot! just the right spice in this comfort food😋
Good cajun mix.
Love the food get service
Like the Owners motivation and food quality
Great food and people. Please support and stop by
Food is great po boy is perfect
Great service and great food.
Friendly staff, good food
I love this place because of the food and service
The most Authentic Southern cooking in WNY!!
Great food, Great price, Great staff!!!!!!
The real deal, you wont be disappointed
Nice start up great food
Everything is Fire The gator is awesome
Quick service good food
You gotta tryna the Shrimp and grits....😛
Shrimp and grits were amazing!!! 😋😋😋
Some of the best food in Buffalo
Very good food.
Best food in the world ❗❗
Very good !
Good Cajun cuisine 😄
Excellent food and service
Dont enjoy Louisiana cooking.
Good gumbo
Great food!
Always good
Feels like your in the French quarters in nola.
Good food
Shrimp jambalaya was awesome
Love the loaded grits!!!!
Great.
Good food
Good food
Love their food
Food is outstanding
Great food!!!
Great food
Never been there
Flavorful shrimp and Grits
Crazy good food
Best just best
Love the food 😍
Etouffee.Nuff said.❤
Delicious food!
Excellent
Just dont care for it
Great food
Food was ok
Great food
Soo good!!!
Good Real Food
Great jambaya!
Great food
The catfish was perfect
Great food
Absolutely great
Ok
Great food
Good
Great experience
Total reviews rating 4.6
199 Reviews for The Louisiana Cookery 2023:
Review №1
2022-05-01Small take out restaurant with a small menu that they do RIGHT! Everything is tasty. Large portions, even the “cup” size is more than enough. Sides that came with the catfish dinner were enough to split and I didn’t need to have ordered extras. Red beans and rice, cheesy grits and etouffe all had incredible flavor. Po’ boy was just like one I had in NOLA. Wasn’t my first visit, won’t be my last.
Review №2
2022-07-07Amazing food, fantastic customer experience.First time I ever had crawfish that were actually tasty.All the items Ive tried have been on point, but I highly suggest the crawfish bread, some would say its life changing.
Review №3
2022-06-11My 1st taste of Louisiana food, it was very good 🙌😋. Would certainly eat here again ! My only feedback is they could use some seasoning in the food, was kinda bland yet still tasty enough to eat again
Review №4
2020-01-24A tiny place thats best for takeout. Owners were friendly and got my food quick. Ordered a large order of jambalaya with sausage. It was phenomenal. The sausage was perfect and the different flavors of the dish werent muddled together. Had some great heat too. Portions are also generous and I easily had some left over for later.
Review №5
2022-02-17Food was delicious! Especially the grits and poached butter lobster tail! the owners were so nice Im going back tomorrow 😋💜
Review №6
2022-03-12Best Cajun Food in Buffalo hands down. The food is amazing (fresh, prepared perfectly) and the owners are just great people. This is a MUST TRY!!!
Review №7
2022-04-08Great food! Taste, quality, portion & pricing. Excellent place
Review №8
2019-09-25Completely traditional and fresh! Love everything and owners are very welcoming. Cat fish were perfectly fried to order.
Review №9
2017-11-10Got the Crawfish Etoufee, very tasty. Plenty of Crawfish meat, was so filling that I snapped on a lid to take half to go. Currently only two tables so plan on takeout if it is busy. Very friendly owners.
Review №10
2019-10-12Food was great. And their hospitality was wonderful. Southern Comfort.