Papa & Company — Restaurant in Shreveport

I recently dined at this establishment renowned for its iconic status and delectable cuisine. However, my experience was overshadowed by an unfortunate incident involving my son and his partner. It pains me to say that they were treated unfairly due to their sexual preference by an elderly woman.

The food at papa & co is undoubtedly amazing, and its iconic status is well-deserved. Nevertheless, no culinary delight can justify discrimination or judgment based on personal choices. It's disheartening to witness such behavior in a place known for its hospitality.

Interestingly, a fellow diner, a courageous woman in line before my son and his partner, noticed the injustice and openly confronted the homophobic behavior. While I appreciate her stand against discrimination, it's disconcerting that such incidents can occur in this day and age.

As a customer, I firmly believe that everyone deserves respect and fair treatment, regardless of their sexual orientation. While the culinary delights at papa & company are tempting, I have chosen not to spend my dollars at a place where discrimination persists.

In conclusion, my experience at papa & Co was marred by this unfortunate incident, and I hope that the establishment takes proactive measures to address such behavior in the future. No one should be judged or mistreated, no matter how excellent the food may be.

Kudos to the sweet young lady who was apologetic for her...

First off, I'd like to mention that the 4 stars aren't indicative of the service you'll receive. The service was great. The seating area was clean as well. However, the 4 stars are rated for the burger I had itself. Perhaps it's my preference, but I don't typically prefer such a bready burger. While the bread was of great quality, the ratio of bun to meat was not something I would enjoy over other establishments. While on the subject of buns, mine was cold. I would have preferred a toasted bun that insulated the temperature of the ingredients within.

Additionally, while the "Inferno Burger" is a catchy name and probably intimidating to spice averse clientele, I put it to the test. I feel like the burger could have been much spicier to earn the name, and I also felt like fresh jalapeños or serranos would have been a better addition than pickled jalapeños. It was just overly salty, vinegary, not super spicy, and not super pleasing.

All things considered, and in summary, the ingredients were very fresh, but as a foody and somewhat of a hobbyist chef/pitmaster, this could have been a much more pleasant experience if there was a higher meat to bun ratio, if the bun was toasted, if the spices weren't so salt heavy, and if the peppers were fresh instead of pickled. I can certainly see why this is a popular establishment, and I wouldn't hesitate to return if someone convinced me to eat here, but this burger isn't...

Sadly I have always enjoyed your food but will no longer be a patron. I placed a to-go order this week and arrived to pick up my food. I saw the sign on the door that I assumed was telling everyone to wear masks, but quickly realized it was one of the snarky signs saying if I don't wear a mask then you will assume I have a medical condition and won't ask questions. I went in and sure enough, no masks being worn by patrons or employees.

I was rudely greeted by someone I didn't even realize was an employee (she was standing by the drink stand) and asking what I wanted. It seemed that because I wasn't "in the know" and had shown up in a mask, my business was not welcome. I politely said nevermind and left without my food.

Before people start crying politics, this is not about that. This is about not supporting a business that flagrantly violates the law and treats someone poorly because they are following the rules. Perhaps you should post your sign on your Facebook page and website so those (anti-maskers) that WILL be welcomed can...