Creole Kitchen

I had the pleasure of visiting this incredible Black-owned family business this month and I was so pleased that I got to do so with a couple of friends.
We tried a number of things including etouffee, jambalaya, a po boy, mac n cheese, green beans, beignets, soup, plus a whole lot of hospitality.
The dining room at their current location is teeny tiny with only a couple of 2-seater tables, but we were able to push two together to accommodate 3 of us. They're located in a strip mall and the spot doesn't look like too much from the outside, with just a walk-up window on the interior.
One of the owners, Tonya, took our orders and served us and let us know that her dad, a chef of 60 years was still rockin and rollin' in the kitchen. They have been at this location for 18 years.
The etouffee was a little thin, but served with 2 tasty sides and had some good flavor. The chicken and andouille jambalaya was served in a heaping portion. Each were offered with a spice level between 1-5-- we ordered both with a level 4. They had some kick to them but weren't insanely spicy.
The Toni po boy was so big that we received it in two different takeout containers. 1 serving of jambalaya and 1 sandwich could easily feed 4 people a hefty meal. Instead, I'll have leftovers for days and I'm not mad about it. The po boy was filled with a salad of sorts that included black olives, lettuce, and onions-- the main element was a mixture of fried proteins including mini shrimp and chicken. It came with 2 sides of their po boy sauce. I would recommend ordering extra sauce on the side if you can. We also tried one of their soups which was actually rice topped with the soup.
It was all really tasty with a red sauce base containing a mix of veggies.
The beignets were airy, light, fluffy, and came in an ample serving with a TON of powdered sugar and steaming hot, as they should. The amount of food we received for the price was definitely fair, especially considering that we were eating authentic family recipes. I dined with friends who have spent a lot of time in New Orleans, (I've never been), but was told that the jambalaya and po boy were both comparable to what they'd expect to find there.
We were told that they'll be moving soon and opening a new location on Long St and I can't wait to check them out when they open up the new spot in June. They'll be closing this location at the end of March or early April so check them out beforehand if you can, or bookmark them for their reopening this summer-- I highly recommend it!

I am only giving it 1 star due to no option to select 0.
This place a 4.2 and yall & we were bamboozled! This place has such great reviews, which is why we chose to go, but the food was a huge disappointment.
I've never seen soupy jambalaya before. Not seasoned. Tastes like it's sitting in tomato sauce.

The Mac n cheese was dry as heck and lacked love, flavor, and cheese.

Not too extensive menu but the food taste great. It was our first time here. The place is small but very clean. We had jambalaya, fetuccine, and beignets.
Highly recommend to those in the area

Been meaning to stop in here forever, and I realized that it is on my daily commute. If I just tweak it a little bit. Stopped in when I wasn't really hungry, and was overwhelmed by the menu, so I ended up with several small items.

I got red beans and rice, because I knew Sweetie would want them. Also got a couple of the specials: sweet potato pie, because I love it so I get that whenever it is on the menu, and crab corn chowder, which I also get whenever it's on the menu.

The chowder was excellent. Eyes rolling back in my head excellent. Thick, subtle, full of corn and crab. A good portion. I had a taste of the red beans and rice, and I liked them. The sweet potato pie. I also had a bite of, and it was very very good. I will be back for beignets, muffuletta, fried cabbage, and more. It is a tiny place, 3 two tops, although it sounds like they open up a dining room next door on the weekends. They also plan on moving to a bigger location in a year or so. Service was great, prices are reasonable for the quality and quality. I'm sorry I stayed away for so long. We honeymooned in New Orleans and miss the food, and this is a good taste of it.

The best catfish ever!

This was my second time at Chef Butcher's Creole Kitchen.

We went for dinner for the first time and got catfish and chicken jambalaya, both were spicy/hot but the catfish taste soo good. I'm not a big fan of spicy food but I have to say that I couldn't stop eating (and drinking water of course!) ; )

This time we went there for breakfast because I wanted to try french toast. (If you follow my profile, you'll see that I try to go for french toast all the time). It was great! I have to say that the batter was awesome, the bread was cut very thick but still soaked all the batter in, super moist! Crispy bacon also my favorite :D

My husband got catfish again, I didn't want to try it at first because I don't like to switch from sweet to savory and back to sweet again, but he kept pushing me to try and I wanted to say that this is the best! I can have it everyday! The breading was super crispy, the fish didn't smell or taste any fishy at all, felt like I was eating chicken but lighter & healthier.

And another best part about the restaurant is the meal is very affordable, we spent around $25 (excluding tips) !

We love the food and and Antoinette, she's the best! Her dad too! Will definitely go back there again and again!

Pork Chops
Fried Cabbage
Dirty Rice
Great food in the neighborhood
Ample parking limited seating only for carryout
Grubhub is available
Cash or Credit/Debit cards accepted
Conveniently located in the Mount Vernon Plaza

Over priced food was not good at all couldn't even get the dog to eat it. Highly would not recommend it.

I left sweating, with a smile on my face, even sweating beneath my hair... :-)

Had lunch on a Friday. Ordered $10 half-orders each of the Crawfish Etouffee and Seafood Jambalaya. Got a spice level of "3" (on a 1-5 scale) for both, which was perfect. It's more flavor than heat, but the heat was so good I had a nice mouth-burn going on for an hour after I left. So good...

The Etouffee is correct. Spot on. Excellent. Outstanding. Delicious. Probably the best I've had, and I've spent a lot of time in Louisiana and eaten a lot of really good Etouffee. It's awesome - made with a chocolate-colored dark brown roux. It's damn it's good, and I will crave it...

The Jambalaya was good, solid, fine. Worth ordering if you're craving jambalaya.

Next time (and there WILL be a next time) I'll explore items the regulars kept asking for - Fettuccine, Cabbage, Beignets - and more Etouffee. Always more of their Etouffee...

This is a small, mostly carryout window service place. There are 3 small tables inside, which I ate at. Very friendly people. Very good prices.

On Saturdays they open a dining room next door - but only on Saturdays. The breakfast menu looks nice, and there are lots of Yelp reviews about breakfast.

The shopping center they're in and the neighborhood (Mount Vernon Avenue near Champion Avenue) - well - it's an adventure all by itself. There were addicts in the parking lot actively begging to support their next fix, and men running around doing commerce through car windows. I minded my own business and no-one minded me being there, but I'm a big guy and walk like I know where I'm going.

I've been in plenty of sketchy places around the world (ask my wife). I don't scare easily. I wouldn't hesitate to return for breakfast or lunch - I sincerely look forward to it because this place is a gem if you like authentic Cajun + Creole food at inexpensive prices cooked by friendly people.

But I will not be stopping by after dark.

Great place. Loved it.

Great food, Great Service! Not a fancy place at all but they don't miss with the food or service. Give it a try.

I'm give 3.5for the food fettuccine Alfredo because I have yet to find the great taste that turned me into liking this place