We had Pedro as our waiter and he was extremely friendly and attentive. One critique is that it took awhile to get our drinks. We thought we would get the drinks and be able to start enjoying them while waiting for our food. But the drinks didn’t come out until right before our food was delivered.
Caramel frappe - 5/5. I was surprised by how good the frappe was. I would definitely order this again.
Mocha - 2.5/5. This one was not very delicious. It didn’t have much mocha flavor, I wouldn’t order it again.
Bourbon shrimp and rice - 5/5. This meal was delicious. It was bursting with flavor and they put a good amount of shrimp. I would highly recommend this dish.
Chicken and waffle - 2.5/5. The waffle was good. The chicken was honestly not great. It tasted like it was cooked in old grease or something, it just had an off-putting flavor. Additionally, it was very bland. It tasted like they didn’t season the chicken/batter before cooking, and they shook some seasoning on it after it was cooked. But it really didn’t help. I wouldn’t order the chicken again.
I’m glad I finally got to try this place. I would go back to try other menu items.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Escape from Babylon
The food was bad, the service was worse. The scrambled eggs were too soft, I never got the toast I asked for and the glass they served my OJ in was so dirty, it looked like they brought it to me that was ON PURPOSE. Will not recommend my worst enemy to this establishment.
Ollie Curtis
A Creole Spirit at a Midwest Table
There are meals you eat, and there are meals that gather you in, sit you down, and remind you why tables were invented in the first place. Our late lunch at Hidden Manna Café was firmly the latter.
Black owned, proudly rooted, and joyfully expressive, this is soul food with a Creole Cajun wink. The vibration of New Orleans moves through the menu like a brass band drifting down a side street. You can taste the lineage. You can feel the influence. This is cooking with memory, passion, and swagger.
We were three at the table and wasted no time beginning with the fried green tomatoes. Crisp without heaviness, their sweetness intact beneath a delicate golden crunch. The remoulade gleamed on the side with purpose, bright and assertive, slicing cleanly through each bite. It was a conversation starter in its own right.
For mains, I chose the bluegill fillets. Expertly handled, tender and full of flavour, they carried themselves with quiet confidence. Alongside came a potato salad that was fluffy and comforting without being weighed down, and spinach laced with garlic that felt positively elegant on the palate. Across the table, catfish made an appearance, cooked with precision and brimming with depth. Collard greens arrived exactly as they should, soulful and assured, hitting every note.
Service was warm and easy. The kind that feels natural rather than rehearsed. We finished our plates, settled the bill, and stayed. No one hurried us along. The dining room filled and turned over around us, a gentle swell of laughter and chatter. It was a pleasure to sit in a room alive with people enjoying great company and food that clearly matters.
A heartfelt thank you to the whole team. This was not just a meal, but an afternoon well spent. Hidden Manna is a Creole foodie fever dream and absolutely not to be missed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Shannon Martin
Food was good, great service
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Diane Jones
Had catfish no season, green water, red beans and rice no flavor. It's not creole. Chief need to know more about how to season food. Sad to call it black owned with inexperienced chef. All chef could do is walk away. Very disappointed with their lunch. Won't go back
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 2
Markita P Hubbard
This was my first time here and the food was great and Jasmine was awesome she made my experience even more memorable
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Darlene Hill
The food is DELICIOUS & FRESH!! LOVED the fish, shrimp & mushrooms. Came out piping hot 🥵 will definitely go back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sean Miller
The gumbo was good very flavorful plenty of shrimp which I liked. The service was excellent as well
We had Pedro as our waiter and he was extremely friendly and attentive. One critique is that it took awhile to get our drinks. We thought we would get the drinks and be able to start enjoying them while waiting for our food. But the drinks didn’t come out until right before our food was delivered.
Caramel frappe - 5/5. I was surprised by how good the frappe was. I would definitely order this again.
Mocha - 2.5/5. This one was not very delicious. It didn’t have much mocha flavor, I wouldn’t order it again.
Bourbon shrimp and rice - 5/5. This meal was delicious. It was bursting with flavor and they put a good amount of shrimp. I would highly recommend this dish.
Chicken and waffle - 2.5/5. The waffle was good. The chicken was honestly not great. It tasted like it was cooked in old grease or something, it just had an off-putting flavor. Additionally, it was very bland. It tasted like they didn’t season the chicken/batter before cooking, and they shook some seasoning on it after it was cooked. But it really didn’t help. I wouldn’t order the chicken again.
I’m glad I finally got to try this place. I would go back to try other menu items.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
The food was bad, the service was worse. The scrambled eggs were too soft, I never got the toast I asked for and the glass they served my OJ in was so dirty, it looked like they brought it to me that was ON PURPOSE. Will not recommend my worst enemy to this establishment.
A Creole Spirit at a Midwest Table
There are meals you eat, and there are meals that gather you in, sit you down, and remind you why tables were invented in the first place. Our late lunch at Hidden Manna Café was firmly the latter.
Black owned, proudly rooted, and joyfully expressive, this is soul food with a Creole Cajun wink. The vibration of New Orleans moves through the menu like a brass band drifting down a side street. You can taste the lineage. You can feel the influence. This is cooking with memory, passion, and swagger.
We were three at the table and wasted no time beginning with the fried green tomatoes. Crisp without heaviness, their sweetness intact beneath a delicate golden crunch. The remoulade gleamed on the side with purpose, bright and assertive, slicing cleanly through each bite. It was a conversation starter in its own right.
For mains, I chose the bluegill fillets. Expertly handled, tender and full of flavour, they carried themselves with quiet confidence. Alongside came a potato salad that was fluffy and comforting without being weighed down, and spinach laced with garlic that felt positively elegant on the palate. Across the table, catfish made an appearance, cooked with precision and brimming with depth. Collard greens arrived exactly as they should, soulful and assured, hitting every note.
Service was warm and easy. The kind that feels natural rather than rehearsed. We finished our plates, settled the bill, and stayed. No one hurried us along. The dining room filled and turned over around us, a gentle swell of laughter and chatter. It was a pleasure to sit in a room alive with people enjoying great company and food that clearly matters.
A heartfelt thank you to the whole team. This was not just a meal, but an afternoon well spent. Hidden Manna is a Creole foodie fever dream and absolutely not to be missed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food was good, great service
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Had catfish no season, green water, red beans and rice no flavor. It's not creole. Chief need to know more about how to season food. Sad to call it black owned with inexperienced chef. All chef could do is walk away. Very disappointed with their lunch. Won't go back
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 2
This was my first time here and the food was great and Jasmine was awesome she made my experience even more memorable
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food is DELICIOUS & FRESH!! LOVED the fish, shrimp & mushrooms. Came out piping hot 🥵 will definitely go back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The gumbo was good very flavorful plenty of shrimp which I liked. The service was excellent as well
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shrimp \u0026 Grits, Catfish \u0026 Grits, Chicken Wings
The food is great, their a little pricey but worth it.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
One of our favorite places
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Very, nice experience. Food reasonably priced. Throughly enjoyed our dinner.
Will be back again.🔥🔥🔥
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent! Just like the name a hidden 💎 gem
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great restaurant service very friendly and uplifting
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food is excellent!
Atmosphere: 5
The Food wasn't what I expected no flavor wasn't good not hot just warm won't be going back first and the last time.
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