In a town renowned for its neighborhood restaurants, Cafe Atchafalaya stands out. Located Uptown near Magazine Street, this renovated neighborhood favorite now serves up Southern specialties with a distinctly flavorful twist. The airy dining rooms of Cafe Atchafalaya encourage leisurely weekend brunches spiced with Bloody Marys and mimosas so be sure to call ahead.
The Food
In addition to a selection of straight-ahead Southern favorites like chicken fried steak, pork roulade with root beer demi-glace and fried sweetbreads with strawberry sauce, Chef Timothy Swepston spices up other home-style dishes with flavors outside the traditional Southern seasoning spectrum. The signature brunch dish Egg Jean Lafitte comes with a savory fried grit and sausage cake topped with smoked pulled pork, poached egg and is finished with a demi-glace.