Viola & Agnes'
$$ • Southern, Cajun, Soul FoodAbout Viola & Agnes'
Customers' Favorites
Sticky Chicken Black Beans and Rice and Creamed Corn
Chicken and Waffles Cajun Pecan Praline Waffle
Stucky Chicken Cajun Pasta Shrimp and Grits
Jumbo Buttered Pretzel and Blue Crab Dip
Pop's Andouille Sausage and Bacon Stew
Jumbo Soft Pretzel with Blue Crab Dip
Southern Fried Chicken and Waffles
Necks & Gravy Cajun Rice Dressing
Red Beans and Rice with Sausage
Crispy Fried Louisiana Catfish
Viola & Agnes' Reviews
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What can I say!! This is one of the best restaurants we have eaten at in a while! It is a little hidden gem!! Everything has such great flavor !! The Gumbo is fantastic and the chicken and the pecan praline waffle is out of this world!! You definitely will not be disappointed with anything!! And to top it all off the food is Hot made to order and worth the wait!! Definitely will be going back to try some other things!! Our table also had the shrimp and grits and they were very...read full review
We went to Viola & Agnes Neo Soul Cafe restaurant tonight. We saw reviews of people complaining about service and long lead time of receiving their food. Here is our take on this fantastic home cooked restaurant.
1. Greated immediately as we walk into door. Very polite and well
mannered young lady. Asked us we had been here before we stated, no. She then explained to us the process of how to order, get your own drinks etc. and handed us a handheld token that when...read full review
1. Greated immediately as we walk into door. Very polite and well
mannered young lady. Asked us we had been here before we stated, no. She then explained to us the process of how to order, get your own drinks etc. and handed us a handheld token that when...read full review
Hands down the best food in the area. Everything has so much flavor and is so fresh. The gumbo is smoky and real. This place is where I’ll choose every single time when someone says “where do you want to eat?”
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 11AM - 8PM |
| Wednesday | 11AM - 8PM |
| Thursday | 11AM - 8PM |
| Friday | 11AM - 8PM |
| Saturday | 11AM - 8PM |
| Sunday | 11AM - 4PM |
Viola & Agnes' is a beloved local restaurant that offers a cozy, homely atmosphere and delectable Southern Cajun dishes. The menu features generous portions of flavorful items, including a standout shrimp and grits dish and a well-balanced spicy chicken sandwich. Customers praise the restaurant's slow, relaxed dining experience and the overall quality of the food, with many highlighting the large portions and friendly, helpful staff. The food is made from scratch, which may require some patience, but is considered 100% worth it. Guests enjoy a variety of dishes like chicken and waffles, fried catfish with collard greens, black beans & rice, and pretzel, all praised for their incredible taste and great service. The atmosphere is inviting, and the chef's creativity shines through in each dish, making it a place where great Southern Cajun food and a welcoming vibe keep customers returning. Visitors also appreciate the option to bring their own alcohol for a corkage fee, and the staff is known for being very friendly and patient with questions. The kitchen is slow, but many find the wait worthwhile, especially during weekdays when the restaurant is less crowded. Overall, Viola & Agnes' remains a favorite spot for those seeking delicious, homemade Southern Cajun food in a cozy setting.