Huckleberry's Breakfast & Lunch

My first time visiting. I took my brother for his birthday. We had a fabulous time. The food was great! Nice portions & exceptional service. I would definitely return.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The stacked waffle was absolutely amazing

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Food was good

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

As someone who appreciates rich, soulful cuisine, I was excited to try Huckleberry, a restaurant that markets itself as Louisiana-inspired. Unfortunately, the experience did not live up to the promise.

The essence of Louisiana cooking—bold flavors, aromatic spices, and deep cultural roots—was noticeably absent. The dishes lacked authenticity and seasoning, leaving them flat and uninspired. Whether it was the gumbo, étouffée, or cornbread, everything tasted muted, as if it had been created with caution rather than confidence. True Louisiana cuisine tells a story in every bite, but here, the narrative was missing.

Customer service also left much to be desired. Staff interactions felt transactional at best. There was a lack of engagement, warmth, and knowledge about the menu, which only deepened the disconnect between what was advertised and what was actually delivered.

With its concept, Huckleberry has so much potential—but in order to truly honor Louisiana culinary tradition, it must invest in both flavor and service. A re-evaluation of seasoning, cooking techniques, and staff training could elevate this establishment significantly.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 2

Service: 3

Everything but the caramel macchiato was delicious

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Louisiana Catfish (Bayou Style) – Perfectly fried catfish with Southern-style seasoning. Crispy outside, tender and flaky inside.

Crab Cake Benedict – Poached eggs over golden crab cakes, creamy hollandaise, and crispy hash browns on the side. The crab cakes had a stronger seafood flavor than I prefer. Not quite my type of dish

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 2

Service: 2

The food was average. The waitress was pleasant. The service was exceptionally slow. If you are coming off I 5 for a meal other than the usual fast food, this place will slow you down.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 1

Lunch time service was exceptionally slow, it took 15 minutes just to get water and nearly 30 minutes for coffee. Only one server working all the tables plus the hostess wiping down tables. By the time we got to order and food arrived it had been 45+ minutes with hungry grumpy kids.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 4

Service: 1

Food was good, as was service

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

We showed up today at 1:30pm and it's Friday! They close at 3pm we walked in the restaurant was nice and cold! The host told us they are closing now because of the heat today! The restaurant wasn't hot, it was worm outside! So they closed a hour and a half because it's hot outside! This is ridiculous, we live in Sacramento County suck it up butter cup.

Service: 1

My partner and I went to have brunch on 4th of July. Unfortunately this visit was not what we expected. First my partner really was looking forward to their amazing iced caramel macchiato, it did not taste like it would normally taste. We brought it to the servers attention just to be told, “oh yeah the espresso machine is kind of wonky today” and walked away. I asked for a cup of ice, well no ice! The food was ok, but that chicken was super dried out And no taste. It sucks because we were looking forward to our brunch. Maybe next time!

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 2

Bad service and food had no taste.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 3

Service: 2

I can only say, I went with my 3 sisters. ENJOY OURSELVES, can't say anything bad will go again.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Plenty of food per order. I ordered a veggie scramble. I have food allergies (dairy/milk & gluten) and they prepared my scramble exactly as I asked for. My grandchild had the adult chicken strips with fries, they said it tasted great. We both had leftovers to bring home. The staff was wonderful, happy, pleasant, patient, and they smile genuinely when speaking with me and the child with me. Wr enjoyed the experience, and the food.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Wow! The Bananas Foster meal was big enough to share and delicious. The fried green tomato and ranch dressing was a savory surprise. Such great service from Victoria. Started with the signature beinet. Recommend highly.