Paul's Cafe — Restaurant in Ponchatoula

Our first impression of this place when we entered was it had a nice cozy atmosphere. We were seated promptly, the waitress was quick to our table, and that's where it ended. The waitress was smacking on bubble gum the whole time she waited on us, and she forgot to put my sons order into the kitchen. While the other five of us in our party were eating, he was sitting there waiting for his meal to come out, which it finally did when the rest of us were almost finished with ours. My wife was not happy with the open face roast beef sandwich that she ordered. It was like a processed deli coldcut sandwich with gravy on top. The fish and shrimp that I ordered was mushy and tasted like it was fried in old grease. The onion rings and bread pudding were good, but not good enough for...

After a morning exploring the charming streets of Ponchatoula, stumbling upon Paul’s Cafe was a delightful treat.

This cozy, family-run spot offers classic Southern comfort food that truly hits the spot. I opted for simplicity, a grilled-cheese sandwich with a side of onion rings, it felt like home.

The staff’s warmth and attentiveness made the experience even more enjoyable; they treat you like old friends, ensuring glasses were never empty, including a refreshed to-go cup.

The ambiance, with its rustic decor and friendly chatter, added to the overall charm. If you’re in town and looking for a place to relax and enjoy authentic Southern cuisine, Paul’s Cafe is...

Good food and quick service from very friendly staff. Their outdoor seating is an added plus and very spacious. However, the noise from Main Street traffic can be a huge distraction. They offer daily specials which are very reasonably priced. Their red beans and rice offering on Mondays is especially good. While most of their dishes don’t fall in the “healthy” category - lots of fried food - they do offer a vegetarian plate, as well as, several salads and have recently started offering wraps that allow the more health conscious patrons to enjoy a meal without feeling left out while sharing a meal there...