Magnificent place, without a doubt one of the best places in all of Louisiana, the atmosphere takes you back to the past, and with its delicious food it can't even be said delicious
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
William Duet
Delicious food, scenic view, very enjoyable time there for lunch
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crab Meat Au Gratin
ESTHER AMORRORTU
Delicious and beautiful
Ivan Trujillo
The best place to have breakfast and chat with your partner.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stephanie Seika Groves (Stevie)
Lovely cafe on the grounds of the Rip Van Winkle house. Gorgeous gardens and tours of the home.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brian Weimer
We live in New Orleans and visit Jefferson Island and Cafe Jefferson once a year or so. We end up coming for brunch and staying 3 to 4 hours. The food is wonderful! On our last visit, October 5, 2024, our group ordered crab meat au gratin, chicken sauce piquant, eggplant Michelle, and crawfish etouffee. Cajun staples. Guess what? They were better than my mama makes. Better than I make! Also, where can you have food and drink on land at 75 feet elevation overlooking the water in south Louisiana? Nowhere else but Jefferson Island. Thanks to Mike Richard and his staff for making this such an inviting place to get together with friends and enjoy the beautiful paradise that south Louisiana is. We'll be back. We always will. Come and tour the Joseph Jefferson Home and enjoy the restaurant, the gardens, the grounds, the history, the lake, Delcambre, and New Iberia.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Nasi Lemak, Crawfish Etouffee, Eggplant Michelle, Bowl of Seafood Gumbo Cup 9, Club Sandwich, Crab Meat Au Gratin
Jeremy Courville
A great meal by the lake.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Eggplant Michelle
Megan Pepper (Meg)
I've tried the food here a few times and I haven't been disappointed yet. The food is so delicious. It is a bit pricey but it's so worth it. The staff is awesome. They always do a great job even when their swamped. The place itself is really nice. The grounds are always beautiful. If you haven't been then your definitely missing out
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chef’S Salad
Ashley Erin
Flawless vibes at this charming café, where we ended our morning of touring the Rip Van Winkle gardens and Jefferson house. It was perfect weather for sitting outside and enjoying the view of Lake Peigneur, but I think sitting inside the glass porch during the rain would be lovely too. I got the chick-a-lada sandwich, I got a half but only ate a quarter, and the rest was a tasty supper later that day. Huge portion. My partner got a classic club sandwich and enjoyed it quite a bit. Prices were fair and food was hot and fresh. Waitresses were friendly and the outside sitting area was just perfect, even if a peacock was begging for chips.😜
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Rolls
Daniel Fangue Jr
Was most definitely worth it. Sat outside and viewed the lake while haveing lunch with my wife. Food was delicious!!!
Wonderful lunch on the patio with picturesque views of the garden! Staff was very friendly and a nice assortment of menu items. The Muffaletta was delicious!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Italian Muffuletta
Michael Brown
Wonderful place to eat and view lovely lakeside landscape. Chef salad was enuf for three meals!! Hot rolls and butter was the sleeper on the menu. Brought to the table free, piping hot. Delicious.
Wheelchair accessibility: Stairs up to gift shop and restaurant level. Didn't see a ramp, but sure there was one. Once you got onto restaurant level, no access problems.
Superb menu and hospitality! Visitors will love these beautiful historic treasures and gardens of the deep south. A Sunday drive after church services thru the sugar cane fields is just beautiful during the greens of Summer. And make sure to try the bread pudding and local roasted coffee before leaving. Bon Appétit!
Magnificent place, without a doubt one of the best places in all of Louisiana, the atmosphere takes you back to the past, and with its delicious food it can't even be said delicious
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Delicious food, scenic view, very enjoyable time there for lunch
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crab Meat Au Gratin
Delicious and beautiful
The best place to have breakfast and chat with your partner.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lovely cafe on the grounds of the Rip Van Winkle house. Gorgeous gardens and tours of the home.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We live in New Orleans and visit Jefferson Island and Cafe Jefferson once a year or so. We end up coming for brunch and staying 3 to 4 hours. The food is wonderful! On our last visit, October 5, 2024, our group ordered crab meat au gratin, chicken sauce piquant, eggplant Michelle, and crawfish etouffee. Cajun staples. Guess what? They were better than my mama makes. Better than I make! Also, where can you have food and drink on land at 75 feet elevation overlooking the water in south Louisiana? Nowhere else but Jefferson Island. Thanks to Mike Richard and his staff for making this such an inviting place to get together with friends and enjoy the beautiful paradise that south Louisiana is. We'll be back. We always will. Come and tour the Joseph Jefferson Home and enjoy the restaurant, the gardens, the grounds, the history, the lake, Delcambre, and New Iberia.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Nasi Lemak, Crawfish Etouffee, Eggplant Michelle, Bowl of Seafood Gumbo Cup 9, Club Sandwich, Crab Meat Au Gratin
A great meal by the lake.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Eggplant Michelle
I've tried the food here a few times and I haven't been disappointed yet. The food is so delicious. It is a bit pricey but it's so worth it. The staff is awesome. They always do a great job even when their swamped. The place itself is really nice. The grounds are always beautiful. If you haven't been then your definitely missing out
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chef’S Salad
Flawless vibes at this charming café, where we ended our morning of touring the Rip Van Winkle gardens and Jefferson house. It was perfect weather for sitting outside and enjoying the view of Lake Peigneur, but I think sitting inside the glass porch during the rain would be lovely too. I got the chick-a-lada sandwich, I got a half but only ate a quarter, and the rest was a tasty supper later that day. Huge portion. My partner got a classic club sandwich and enjoyed it quite a bit. Prices were fair and food was hot and fresh. Waitresses were friendly and the outside sitting area was just perfect, even if a peacock was begging for chips.😜
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Rolls
Was most definitely worth it. Sat outside and viewed the lake while haveing lunch with my wife. Food was delicious!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Rolls, Chadwich
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Fantastic lunch
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Eggplant Michelle
Wonderful lunch on the patio with picturesque views of the garden! Staff was very friendly and a nice assortment of menu items. The Muffaletta was delicious!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Italian Muffuletta
Wonderful place to eat and view lovely lakeside landscape. Chef salad was enuf for three meals!! Hot rolls and butter was the sleeper on the menu. Brought to the table free, piping hot. Delicious.
Wheelchair accessibility: Stairs up to gift shop and restaurant level. Didn't see a ramp, but sure there was one. Once you got onto restaurant level, no access problems.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Rolls, Weezies Chicken & Sausage Gumbo
Amazing staff, food, and view
Superb menu and hospitality!
Visitors will love these beautiful historic treasures and gardens of the deep south.
A Sunday drive after church services thru the sugar cane fields is just beautiful during the greens of Summer.
And make sure to try the bread pudding and local roasted coffee before leaving. Bon Appétit!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seafood Heaven, Smoked Turkey Pesto Sandwich, Crab Meat Au Gratin
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