Ordered via Door Dash and the dasher stole my okra. So I sent my husband there to get some more (I really wanted some and good fried okra is hard to come by). She made a fresh batch for me and gave us two drinks - no charge, though I’d have paid again for it. And that okra was worth the extra effort to go pick it up - so amazingly delicious (even better than my mom’s)! The fried shrimp was also delicious and my husband devoured the bourbon burger. We are too full to even eat the lemon berry cake! Between the great food and thoughtful customer service, we may have a new regular spot.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Shrimp Meal, Hushpuppies, Side of Sauce, Fried Okra
Matthew Laird
After living in southern Louisiana for several years, and just getting back from visiting New Orleans, our meal from the gumbo hut made me feel like I never left Louisiana! Had the Red Beans, Yaya Gumbo, Creole Beef with Broccoli, and more! I spent years trying every "Cajun/Creole" restaurant I could find in Virginia only to be disappointed, but Gumbo Hut breaks the mold! If you don't want to buy a plane ticket to New Orleans, just go to the Gumbo Hut and you will have the real experience!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Billy Patterson
The food is great and authentic! The owner is pleasant and a wonderful Chef!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Gumbo with Chicken Shrimp and Smoked Turkey Sausage, Jambalaya with Chicken
Carolyn Fitzgerald
Ordered via UberEats and my order was cancelled ONE HOUR LATER without any explanation. Please fix your online presence or take it down.
Service: 1
Kitty
I have lived in Southeast LA for over 30 years and the Gumbo Yaya is legit! It is, by far, the best gumbo I've had outside south LA & southeast TX & it is very competitive with gumbos from LA. They got the roux right! I am astounded to get gumbo (and other south LA foods) of this quality in the Shenandoah Valley. Now if they could only get Gulf shrimp and oysters ;-) .... I will visit the Gumbo Hut again.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Gumbo Yaya
David Hawkins
First time ordering from here and I was completely wowed! Food was ready in about 20 minutes, everything was hot and fresh. The flavors were outstanding, exceeding expectations on all five different dishes we ordered, down to the fries. Highly recommend, especially if you don't eat pork as they use turkey sausage in the gumbo.
Malc Wheeler
The gumbo hut, exactly what we needed in our town was an authentic Cajun resturaunt! Exterior was welcoming with Fleur de lis ⚜️ and mardi gras decorations. Everything was perfectly seasoned and they put mardi gras beads in the bag! Not only does the food make me feel as if I was in Louisiana having dinner at thr bayou, it all tastes so fresh and as if the cooks took their time for perfection and did not rush it, highly highly recommend this hidden gem in our downtown!
Jacob Hopping
Great hot steamy gumbo
Rollin Stoned
Food was everything i hoped it would be.Gumbo yaya with riceMacaroniPlain and hot lemon pepper wings.Ready to try more of the menu!Kid-friendliness: The wings my (almost) 2yr old had got demolished!
Shane Grey
They cancel my order every single time I place one after I've already been waiting for like an hour.
We ordered from the Gumbo Hut for the first time tonight…homemade Louisiana style food…holy moly it did not disappoint! Pretty sure we ordered the whole menu….if you want super spicy and delicious - the gumbo Louisiana hot is the way to go…I’ll have it again when I’m ready to go into labor in few months? the variety of sauces were amazing with the fried okra, mushrooms and hush puppies ? the boys had burgers and I’m guessing it was good because they disappeared pretty quick. The owner was also fabulous. It felt like we were stepping into her home - she and the other young lady were so welcoming. She gave us some bagged chips to try - lowcountry kettle. Yummy! A true taste of the south. Thank you ladies! We will be back. Go check them out y’all
Susan Daugherty
Food was delicious and a nice change from regular takeout. The beads were a fun surprise!
Christian Small
This is some of the best authentic food I have ever had. Even with doordash delivery the portions are very generous. Great flavor all around the menu. Gumbo and dessert is exceptional! Highly reccomend!
David Sawyer
Delicious! I just enjoyed the Gumbo YaYa (I ordered it hot, so it had some kick!) and the fried oysters. I ordered carryout on a Friday night, and it was ready when predicted. So excited to welcome The Gumbo Hut to our town!
Jay Johnson
Been to Louisiana an I have to say, this young lady has brought authentic cuisines to the Waynesboro area, thank you soooo much, we will be back soon, so happy you are in town, keep up the good work
Ordered via Door Dash and the dasher stole my okra. So I sent my husband there to get some more (I really wanted some and good fried okra is hard to come by). She made a fresh batch for me and gave us two drinks - no charge, though I’d have paid again for it. And that okra was worth the extra effort to go pick it up - so amazingly delicious (even better than my mom’s)! The fried shrimp was also delicious and my husband devoured the bourbon burger. We are too full to even eat the lemon berry cake! Between the great food and thoughtful customer service, we may have a new regular spot.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Shrimp Meal, Hushpuppies, Side of Sauce, Fried Okra
After living in southern Louisiana for several years, and just getting back from visiting New Orleans, our meal from the gumbo hut made me feel like I never left Louisiana! Had the Red Beans, Yaya Gumbo, Creole Beef with Broccoli, and more! I spent years trying every "Cajun/Creole" restaurant I could find in Virginia only to be disappointed, but Gumbo Hut breaks the mold! If you don't want to buy a plane ticket to New Orleans, just go to the Gumbo Hut and you will have the real experience!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food is great and authentic! The owner is pleasant and a wonderful Chef!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Gumbo with Chicken Shrimp and Smoked Turkey Sausage, Jambalaya with Chicken
Ordered via UberEats and my order was cancelled ONE HOUR LATER without any explanation. Please fix your online presence or take it down.
Service: 1
I have lived in Southeast LA for over 30 years and the Gumbo Yaya is legit! It is, by far, the best gumbo I've had outside south LA & southeast TX & it is very competitive with gumbos from LA. They got the roux right! I am astounded to get gumbo (and other south LA foods) of this quality in the Shenandoah Valley. Now if they could only get Gulf shrimp and oysters ;-) .... I will visit the Gumbo Hut again.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Gumbo Yaya
First time ordering from here and I was completely wowed! Food was ready in about 20 minutes, everything was hot and fresh. The flavors were outstanding, exceeding expectations on all five different dishes we ordered, down to the fries. Highly recommend, especially if you don't eat pork as they use turkey sausage in the gumbo.
The gumbo hut, exactly what we needed in our town was an authentic Cajun resturaunt! Exterior was welcoming with Fleur de lis ⚜️ and mardi gras decorations. Everything was perfectly seasoned and they put mardi gras beads in the bag! Not only does the food make me feel as if I was in Louisiana having dinner at thr bayou, it all tastes so fresh and as if the cooks took their time for perfection and did not rush it, highly highly recommend this hidden gem in our downtown!
Great hot steamy gumbo
Food was everything i hoped it would be.Gumbo yaya with riceMacaroniPlain and hot lemon pepper wings.Ready to try more of the menu!Kid-friendliness: The wings my (almost) 2yr old had got demolished!
They cancel my order every single time I place one after I've already been waiting for like an hour.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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We ordered from the Gumbo Hut for the first time tonight…homemade Louisiana style food…holy moly it did not disappoint! Pretty sure we ordered the whole menu….if you want super spicy and delicious - the gumbo Louisiana hot is the way to go…I’ll have it again when I’m ready to go into labor in few months? the variety of sauces were amazing with the fried okra, mushrooms and hush puppies ? the boys had burgers and I’m guessing it was good because they disappeared pretty quick. The owner was also fabulous. It felt like we were stepping into her home - she and the other young lady were so welcoming. She gave us some bagged chips to try - lowcountry kettle. Yummy! A true taste of the south. Thank you ladies! We will be back. Go check them out y’all
Food was delicious and a nice change from regular takeout. The beads were a fun surprise!
This is some of the best authentic food I have ever had. Even with doordash delivery the portions are very generous. Great flavor all around the menu. Gumbo and dessert is exceptional! Highly reccomend!
Delicious! I just enjoyed the Gumbo YaYa (I ordered it hot, so it had some kick!) and the fried oysters. I ordered carryout on a Friday night, and it was ready when predicted. So excited to welcome The Gumbo Hut to our town!
Been to Louisiana an I have to say, this young lady has brought authentic cuisines to the Waynesboro area, thank you soooo much, we will be back soon, so happy you are in town, keep up the good work