Nestled among leafy oaks in Broussard, Louisiana, Shade Tree Cafe is a hidden gem that offers a delightful escape for food enthusiasts. Guests rave about the outdoor dining experience, where the enchanting atmosphere enhances every meal. Patrons like Josh Gwin praise the exceptional shrimp wrap, while others, like Darrel Brown, consider it home to the "best shrimp Po Boy" they've ever tasted. The Chef’s knack for seasoning is evident in dishes such as the bacon burger and sweet potato fries, which Le Minh Quan describes as juicy and dripping with flavor. The menu features enticing appetizers, including catfish bites and eggplant fries, all thoughtfully priced under $12.95. For families, the kids' menu offers comfort classics like chicken strips and homemade hamburgers. On Fridays, the Shrimp Creole steals the show with its rich, red gravy and hearty sides. Despite its charming allure, visitors should keep an eye on the cafe's schedule, as hours may vary and updates are posted on their Facebook page. Overall, Shade Tree Cafe stands out not just for its scrumptious fare but also for its inviting atmosphere—a perfect haven for those looking to enjoy delicious food under the shade of majestic trees.
Amenities and More
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Service options
Has outdoor seating
Offers kerbside pickup
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
No delivery
Highlights
Serves great dessert
Popular for
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves comfort food
Serves healthy options
Quick bite
Serves vegan dishes
Serves vegetarian dishes
Dining options
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Has catering
Serves dessert
Has seating
Amenities
Has toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Crowd
Good for groups
Popular with tourists
Payments
Accepts cheques
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
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Reviews For Shade Tree Cafe
Josh Gwin
May 9,2025
Delicious food. Had the shrimp wrap and it was excellent. Chef is extremely nice as well.
Kri (Klmbean)
Apr 26,2025
Quaint little restaurant in the middle of Broussard. Bring some wine and dine in the yard. Very pretty amongst the trees. Food is always phenomenal.
Le Minh Quan - Official
Apr 20,2025
Great Bacon burger and Sweet potatoe fries. Juicy, well season, dripping , good. Nice place, outdoor setting, hard to find if you don't know the place. Order taking is in the back shed, sitting is outdoor under a shaded tree, hence the name of restaurant. Outdoor setting is eye pleasing. Highly recommended if you don't mind the summer heat, unless you're taking it to go.
Darrel Brown
Apr 18,2025
Absolutely the best shrimp Po Boy you've ever had! Been stopping here for years on vacation and never disappoints. Love the outdoor restaurant sitting under incredible live oaks. Thanks chef for the unique setup and inspired menus!
Marilyn Thomas
Apr 16,2025
This place is great!!!!!. Reviewed before. It’s hard to keep up with the schedule and know when open. I just came here to say check Facebook. Info on yelp is not accurate. Right now they are closed and will not reopen until mid Jan and of course then there’s the weather. Learn from this always check Facebook or just call. Can’t wait for them to open again!!!
David Wells
Feb 18,2025
God bless Louisiana! This place is fantastic. You can tell the head chef/ owner had a passion for cooking good food. The soft shell crap is something I cant find back home and it was perfectly fried, the shrimp app was too, but I can’t remember the last time I had sauteed squash and zucchini this good. Seriously the food is excellent! The staff were very kind and friendly and the atmosphere is excellent. I wish I had been traveling for pleasure rather than business because this place would be an excellent place to bring a date and enjoy the shade tree, coy pond and maybe a rocker on the back porch. Home to visit this place again soon.
Jeffery ROBINSON
Feb 18,2025
Right off the bat, to anyone reading this right now, please, never forget, you are very much appreciated On to the review So we are still heading home but just like when we was in Texas and never saw Dallas and Houston we realized we never visited New Orleans either so instead of going home we are heading to Orleans now ... We still had some money left over from working those few gig jobs the other day so we decided to stop here and was glad we did Oh my goodness, what a cute little place this is man ... Absolutely adorable ... And the food here is delicious with a capital D ... They had a 100 health rating as well ... The employees here was super awesome sauce also Highly recommend
Jim Gossen
Feb 12,2025
This is an outstanding place to eat. Dine under 100 year old oak trees to some of the freshest seafood and local foods. I have never had a meal there that I didn’t go to the owners a let them know that my meal could not have been better. You won’t be disappointed in a meal from here. This is the real hidden gem.
Reviews For Shade Tree Cafe