best restaurant food cooked just like Mama's!! or even better. The seafood gumbo is wonderful, as is the red beans. We also had a smokehouse platter that was so good. Also had to try the donut hole bread pudding that was divine!! Our tummies were so happy!!!
Amazing! Best gumbo in Louisiana. Nothing better than taking a risk on a small place well off the beaten path and discovering a hidden treasure.
The food was amazing and the service was the best. Loved the Bloody Mary's and the Andouille Chips were very good. Will definitely be going back. I just wish they were open in the evening also.
About 5 minutes off I-10 and a world away from humdrum dining. Lots of great Cajun delights and a full complement of meats and sausages prepared onsite.
Go for the Andouille, Stay for Lunch. It appears there are three major places to go to get andouille in the Andouille Capital of the Universe. But Wayne Jacobs not only has the best andouille at the lowest price, but you can have a great meal here as well. The other two places are just meat markets. Our lunch here was wonderful. We settled on the andouille burger (beef, andouille and pecans in the burger) and a smoked brisket po-boy. But we passed up lots on the menu that looked great. We took home a lot of andouille that they vacuum sealed for my trip back to Oregon. Their price is the lowest, they said, because they are not USDA certified, whatever that means. We watched the andouille come out of the smoker in the back. Their andouille gets more of a smoke, I think, than the andouille at the other two places. The flavor is incredible - complex with a pepper finish. You have to get off the highway to find this place, but it's well worth seeking out.
Crazy for their boudin and andouille. I love to use their boudin for boudin balls, and this is the only andouille that goes in my "famous" chicken/duck/turkey and andouille gumbo. Probably the reason I can call my gumbo famous, which it is amongst friends and family. Their beef brisket is heaven. Tender and smoky, but not too smoky. Totally worth the drive from Lakeview
If you're within 20 miles of here, you HAVE to stop here!
Great place, I've never had a bad experience.
Classic Cajun. Well-known for it's andouille, Wayne Jacob's is a local institution. Traditional cajun dishes are the order of the day, boasting most of the typical favorites with all the typical flavors. Being a smokehouse, obviously the fare is largely based on house smoked and cured meats and sausages with a bit of a spicy bite. The dining room is casual cafe-style with rustic cajun decor. I don't recommend the andouille chips unless you are a fan of crispy, over-cooked bacon.
Overall, the meals are fairly simple and traditional in terms of seasoning and quality. Daily lunch specials are a plus. Definitely worthwhile for everyday dining.
Decor: 18 / 30
Service: 19 / 30
Food: 19 / 30
Great Local Restaurant. For a small town restaurant, and the only place to buy some of the best Andouille, pretty impressive. Service reminds me of a New Orleans restaurant, and the food is spot on. There Jazz Brunch is Outstanding!
Really liked it.. I ate there about 2 years ago and really enjoyed the meal. It was top-notch for Laplace and even top-notch when compared against the city. I had one of the omelettes for brunch and it was very good, perhaps the best omelette I've ever had. Glad Laplace has this place, and its where I buy most of my andoillie and other smoked meats.
Beyond The River Walk Podcast
+4.5
Overall, we really enjoyed our visit and would go back to try other dishes.
The kitchen/dinning was temporarily closed, but the staff there were very friendly and helpful to us out-of-towners! We got some of their wonderful smelling goods from their shop. Can't wait to try them at the hotel.
Just drove by this place and decided to give it a try. Wayne's certainly did not disappoint. The food was great and also relatively inexpensive. Definitely recommended.
Phenomenal gumbo and jambalaya. a must try if you're visiting Louisiana.
I've been buying andouille sausage from Wayne Jacob's for over 10 years. Without a doubt the best andouille I've ever had. If you want to make really good Gumbo, this is the place to get what you need. They usually have local made File Powder and smoked turkey necks too.
Tracy Franks-Blanchard
+5
There are so many good places in Louisiana to eat and most are the off-the-beaten-path like this one. Forget the chains! This place has amazingly delicious food full of flavor. There is a different lunch special everyday and the dishes are made with their famous smokehouse meats. I sampled their white beans (something I'm not usually a fan of but these were really flavorful), brisket (fork tender) and smoked sausage. I highly recommend a stop!
Quaint place with great Louisiana food options. I ordered the roast beef poboy which I wouldn't recommend as it wasn't all that special but the gumbo others had at my table was delicious! The andoille chips were top notch though! Be sure to do yourself a favor and get those as an appetizer
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