Bahama Buck's - Lake Charles — Restaurant in Lake Charles

I'm leaving a 4 star for the business but a 5 star for the employee. I always come later at night, around 7:30, and it's the same every time. One employee, her name is Baylee I believe.

She's not super personable but that's probably because she doesn't have time to be. She's doing the job of three people. She's got the drive thru, the front desk, and a tablet which I assume to be waiter or a call service of some kind. She's constantly taking orders, grinding ice blocks, and pooring the syrup. She outclasses some bartenders I know. She's making it happen, but honestly she could use backup at some points, she's not necessarily struggling because she has her system down and she does a good job of juggling everything nicely.

I just don't understand how it isn't still profitable for the business to have at least a second employee to back her. There are customers on all sides every time I come. I'm not ragging on the business and I understand keeping labor low and productivity high, but the situation just not computing in my head.

In any case, good product, good service, good environment, and one hardworking wrecking-ball of a one woman army. 4 stars for the business, 5 for Ms.Baylee, making it happen. Good...

Wife and I wanted some dessert after going to eat dinner on a Saturday night about 7PM. Never been to Bahama Bucks since it's not near us and not on our path, but made the trip across town to try it. Simple and quiet place that was easy to get to. The couple girls working there were very polite and patient as we looked over deciding what we wanted. We finally settled our decisions and got the strawberry shortcake and the kokomocha (not 100% sure on name). Both were pretty good and made within a couple minutes of our order. We we were able to sit down with no one else inside (most people hit drive-thru or ordered to-go). After sitting there for a few minutes sipping our drinks, a girl came over with a strawberry drink and gave it to us since they knew it was our first time there. Very polite and courteous people. Will definitely see about going back when possible as there were a lot of menu items that we wanted to try. And by the taste of the 2 we did, I'm sure the rest will...

Went on a Friday, Jan 2024 after dinner. Overall loved it and enjoyed their options (regular and sugar-free).

Location: on Nelson, near Kroger shopping center. Shared parking lot.

Atmosphere: very well lit, booth seating. Walk up to counter & order, they call it out when it is ready. Comfortable and clean. You can dine in, order to go, or use the drive-thru.

Service: welcoming and friendly. Didn't feel rushed even though we took awhile to pick. Able to make suggestions. Easy to talk to.

Food: kind of like snowcones but I liked the texture better. Very very soft. Flavorful with every bite. Unique flavor options/combos. They also offer smoothies. I particularly liked that they had sugar-free options. I'm usually left out on desserts because places don't offer this enough- it felt great to be able to enjoy it with family!

Prices: depends on size but I believe $4-$8. Felt affordable. I got the mini and that was plenty for me.

Overall, will return and recommend...