I took my family of five to Leenie's for the first time today and was mildly satisfied by the experience. The physical location itself is tucked away and easily missed by most, the interior is clean and bright, with fun art from local artists adorning the walls. The staff was warm and friendly, and everyone but our server was attentive to our needs and took good care of us. We were able to be seated immediately, though there was a small corner with toys and books for children of those who did have to wait. We did have to wait longer than I (as a former waitress) thought we should for our beverages. The coffee was hot and just right, with cold cream in a pitcher. The apple juice for my kids (ages 6,4,&2) arrived with no lids or straws. We only got our water after asking 3 times. Our meals were pretty good but not good-sized. We've had far larger portions for the same price at other locally owned restaurants. My kids enjoyed the French Toast, bacon and eggs (ordered over-medium, arriving slightly beyond that), and the pancake with fruit. The fruit portion was small and sadly lacking seasonal items such as berries. My husband enjoyed his biscuit and gravy although the gravy had no sausage bits (a true Southern way of preparing it), and the ham steak was huge. My Leenie's omelet was not quite as described in the menu, and the potatoes were soggy. While not overly impressed, we will give them a second try.
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eric t.
I usually review a place after I've visited twice but I won't be going back to Leenies. Here's the deal- it doesn't even compare to Lucille's, which is less than 5 minutes away- so I don't know why people compare it in price and quality. I had the catfish which just kinda laid on the plate with no flavor. The tarter sauce didn't help and actually made me ill- I started getting stomach cramps about 10 minutes after my lunch. The side salad was some red lettuce and day old spoonful of diced tomatoes. I also had 5 cornbread hush puppies that were burnt on the outside and gummy in the middle. Barely edible. I was VERY disappointed and unimpressed. I'm sure they mean well, but the food was just bad. My diet coke was good=1, service=2
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Max W.
I'm from Louisiana, NOLA specifically, and this is far from authentic. Everything was very mediocre. Biscuits were dry. Coffee not very good. Eggs under seasoned. Meh. Maybe it's only the breakfast. Dinner might be better?
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Matt T.
Located in a strip mall on Ken Pratt Blvd, I found myself greeted warmly when I walked in....always a good sign when entering a bustling breakfast place. I ordered the chcken friend chicken...unlike most places, mine was juicy and delicious. The breakfast potatoes were seasoned nicely without going overboard...beware though they do put the gravy over those as well...for those out there who like to taste the seasoning, ask them prior not to cover them. Service was friendly, upbeat and on point. The only drawback is because of the footprint of the place, there is no room for a bar or seating area for singles. I was seated alone at a four top, and it being a busy Sunday morning with a line waiting, I felt my own industry guilt kick in and rushed through the last third of my meal. I like the place a lot and i'll be back.
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Mike C.
The first Sunday I was in Longmont, I was looking for a place to have breakfast. I saw a Village Inn and pulled into the parking lot, but as I did, I saw a Cafe sign in the strip center that is behind the Village Inn. What the hell, I figured I would try the place instead of the Village Inn. And Leenie's was a good choice for me to make. Waitress was very friendly and the food was pretty good. Got the eggs benedict and the hollandaise was bland but not bad. Loved the homemade jellies and jams. I liked it a lot and will come back again. Christian L. is obviously really into the aesthetics more than the food. I don't care if the menus are photocopies, nor if there is no mood music. I really don't care if someone is trying to up-sell me or not! It's about the food!!!
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Jen K.
On a Sunday, at around 11:30am, I decided I really wanted a yummy brunch in Longmont. So... I arm-twisted the ol' BF into heading here. Holy delicious! There was no wait (compared to an hour at Lucile's), the food was great, and the staff were super friendly. We had some beignets, then I had the eggs benedict with grits (wild combo, right?) and the BF went for some catfish with hush puppies. All of it was tasty, though the catfish could have used a little more spice. The decor is... uh... clean. Mostly it's pretty ugly, but I was there for the food and a table with no wait. Not a place to pop the question or impress the folks, but great for some tasty food.
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Nancy W.
This is my favorite breakfast/brunch place in Longmont. One of my favorite brunch items is the Chicken Fried Chicken and Eggs, how can you go wrong with lightly fried chicken that is so tender you can cut it with your fork, and then they top it with country gravy and you still get your eggs cooked anyway you like. Another one of my favorites is the Country Scramble which is a special some days, but if its not on the special and you ask, they'll make it for you. Breakfast meats, onions, tomatoes all scrambled with eggs and covered in gravy with cheese melted on top - now this is my idea of a hearty breakfast! And how can I neglect to mention the biscuits so light and fluffy and the size of my headwith butter on the table and the amazing assortment of jams (my favorite is the triple berry, but sometimes I go for the peach, when I'm missing my grandma) - I have to really discipline myself so I have room for my actual meal.
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Christian L.
The server we were greeted by seemed like it was her first day waiting tables. Ever. Kind of slow in taking our order; no salesmanship whatsoever. Didn't seem to have an opinion on the menu items. The menu seemed to have an okay selection of items...but was a photocopied set of pages put inside a cheap office report cover that fell apart as soon as it was opened. I ordered the Fried Chicken Po' Boy. It was horrid. Very dry bread, the chicken had zero flavor. All I could taste was the spicy mustard that came with it. The lettuce was old and fell quickly out of the bun. The french fries were decent, but a small portion. Not worth the money and we'll never eat there again.
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Mel H.
Homemade, Homemade, Homemade! Just want to get that across. Biscuits, Jelly, Fried Oyster Omelets. This is southern, Country French, Cajun Creole. Very authentic. A must visit when in Longmont!!! If you don't have a reason to go to Longmont, you do now!
(5)
Ka'a S.
The BEST food. Ask for the peach jam with your biscuit and you will not be disappointed!
(5)
Ian M.
Like Lucile's little, cheaper cousin, this place serves Southern-style breakfast and lunch that will clog your arteries beyond repair. So get your exercise in (way more fun than dieting) and come here anyway. I normally like to go a place a few times before I review it, but my enthusiasm is so large I can't help myself. I had the chicken fried chicken with grits and overeasy eggs, a coffee, and a half order of beignets. Along with my girlfriend's order the bill came to about twenty-two dollars, which seems to me fairly cheap. It's also insanely delicious, comfort food on a whole 'nother level as far as Longmont is concerned. The ambience is that of a cozy, hole-in-the-wall strip mall sort of place. It can't quite compare to Lucile's on the level of food (though it comes quite close, and the portions are also humongous here), but as a value it's no contest. I love Lucile's but this place may have supplanted them for me.
(5)
SUSAN T.
This is the breakfast place you've been looking for... And you have to be looking for it because it's in a strip center hidden from the world. Just as well, they can concentrate on making the best biscuits on the Front Range and creative breakfast goodies. Egg dishes that you knew might exist but didn't know where. And, I've got to tell you ...the best cornmealed oyster you'll get this side of the Mississippi. Don't expect frou frou...just expect that best breakfast you've ever tasted.
(5)
Kathryn O.
We went here for breakfast. The beignets, biscuits, jam, and red bean omelet were all amazing. The service was prompt and friendly, and the restaurant is cozy and warm. They told us next week that they are moving to Nelson and Hover street--all the better because it will be closer to me! Highly recommended!
(5)
Rita J.
2nd trip to Leenie's was just as good. Had the spinach and swiss cheese omlette with potatoes and it was perfect. Omlette was a little undercooked just as I prefer and the potatoes were full of flavor and non greasy. Waitress was friendly and never skipped a beat. A great place to go if you're gluten free like me.
(5)
Laurie G.
I recently visited Leenie's for the first time and ordered the lunch special - a crab cake with red beans and mashed potatoes as sides. I have to say that I was unimpressed - so much that I don't plan on subsequent visits, which is why I'm writing a review after my first experience there. Was the kitchen having an off-day? I don't know, but the local rave about this place being just as good as or better than Lucile's and at better prices - I'm just not seeing it and I definitely didn't taste it. My first couple of bites of the crab cake were fairly tasty. The cake was crispy on the outside, and the crab mixture was moist on the inside. Just about into my third bite though I started to detect inconsistency. I thought maybe I was imagining things, but it happened a few more times - instead of tasting a crab cake with all of its texture and seasonings, all I got was salt - lots of it. I love crab cakes, and will finish even a somewhat mediocre one, but this one I did not because of the abundance of salt in my previous bites (and I tend to like my food on the salty side.) The red beans weren't much better - also very salty - and the mashed potatoes, which looked really yummy, were disappointingly sticky and starchy. Better prices than Lucile's - maybe, but not a better or even comparable dining experience.
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Storey B.
Perfect little local breakfast place. Decoration leaves something to be desired and they always seem short handed, but service is consistently friendly and the food is amazing. The chicken fried chicken is light and buttery, the rice pudding is like nothing I've had before and I dream about the syrup on the pain perdu. We always bring guests here and they rave about it too! Word is they are opening a second location soon in Lafayette.
(5)
Kortnie J.
I have eaten at Leenie's on multiple occasions and have never been disappointed. Today I visited their new location in Lafayette and have to say I was worried the new location wouldn't be as good as the original. Boy was I wrong! I tired the corned beef hash for the first time. It's an old stand by for me at most places and it was just as good at Leenie's. The best part of my meal though had to be the pancakes, they were fluffy and moist and served with the most amazing syrup I have ever had. The syrup tasted like the gooey substance in the middle of a cinnamon roll, it was incredible. My boyfriend had the grilled meatloaf sandwich with bacon and onions on it. It was also incredible.
(5)
James G.
POWDERED premade HOLLANDAISE like substance... Beignets were tough & flavorless, coffee was about like waffle house. Actually my wife had the pecan waffle and was very disappointed, my Oysters were sketchy at best, not fresh, fried up calabash style, with out enough seasoning, Tasteless.If you are going into the culinary field, please learn to salt & season right, Please read "Making of a Cook" by Kamman, it should help you get sorted out. . It was a couple of bucks less per item than Lucile's, but then again, at least they could do a proper Hollandaise or Bearnaise sauce, and their beignets would be acceptable even in Big Easy. Maybe most people in Longmont wouldn't notice, but if you have taste, I wouldn't recommend wasting your money or time.
(1)
Plump P.
Day Visited: Saturday - Breakfast Time: 9:30am Not busy at all - maybe 5 other tables occupied. Location: Behind the Village Inn on the corner of Main and Ken Pratt. Kid's Menu: don't think there is one... Decor: Holy Moly they are selling our crap! Clarification - the art, oh the art...and the prices?!?! There are about 15 tables covered in black and white checked vinyl table cloths. Our table had three matching mugs and one floral one -er take your pick? I don't even know where to begin with this place as far as the ambiance is concerned. There are two "stained glass" art works hanging over the short partition between the dining room and the front door. I am pretty sure someone took a stained glass class at Michael's and then ran over here to hock 'em. I can only say that I am pretty sure either the owner is the artist dejour or someone who works there is quite prolific in their astonishing output of product. I personally could not decide if I really wanted my self-titled "Angry Horse" pencil drawing with the raging emerald eyes (think high shcool art class) or the Dungeons and Dragons fancy stained glass by the front door (i.e. lots of bluegreen stars and some cubism pieces). Actually I think this is fancy foil squished between glass panes..."My Favorite Hat" is selling for about $200 - just a heads up for when you bring your check book. Please place a bit of Pink Floyd/Mannheim Steamroller music in the background to enjoy your with your breakfast and art viewing. Food - fine, fine I'll get to this. Biscuits and gravy - fat biscuits that get crushed under the weight of the rather spicy (yet very good) gravy. Husband really liked the grits ( I don't see the point in grits -"Please sir can I 'ave s'more,"...I know it is oatmeal). You get a choice of potatoes or grits with this meal. French Toast with fruit and bacon. I really liked this French toast because it didn't come across as pre-fab from the factory. Had nice bits of some sort of grain in it. The syrup came out in a 2 ounce cup and seemed homemade (grainy sugar). The fruit was a bit sad: 1/2 a sliced banana, small wedge of watermelon, two pieces of Listeria (I kid, but we can refer to this as cantaloupe), and four small pieces of pineapple. One egg - requested over medium and got my mom's version (over hard and a tad crunchy). Bacon came as three well done, large slices - points! Coffee comes with its own creamer container - per the husband the creamer was cold. Points for not making customers use table creamer with no expiration date that is made of more oil than anything. Pay at the register. Bill $20 and some change. Server - efficient. Wardrobe - wear what you have to work. Restrooms - did not visit. One stall/room for the ladies and one stall/room for the men. Yet again, the women's room is right up against the dining room. The men's is set back a bit further. I get it, men have less compassion for the nostrils of innocent bystanders but really, women want the privacy - please place us away from grand stands!
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Joshua J.
Bar none, my favorite southern food in Colorado. After moving from Mississippi, I searched for months until I found Lucile's in Denver, which I liked pretty well. However, after moving north to Longmont I discovered Lucile's cheaper, tastier, friendlier competitor was Leenie's. They do it right in so many ways. Great hollandaise (maybe James G. was having a bad day or something, but I've never had a bad hollandaise there), and I especially suggest the crab benedict. Wonderful beignets, sweet tea and coffee, gumbo, red beans and rice, the list just goes on and on... Do yourself a favor and try Leenie's next time you're looking for outstanding food.
(5)
Jordan I.
my wife raved about the breakfasts at this little cafe in Longmont, but I didn't realize that this was a menu full of southern goodies - po'boys, gumbo, blackened redfish and more. will have to go back for those but today was all about the breakfast, New Orleans style. they were out of oysters, so no oyster-and-remoulade-omelet this time (sounds bizarre, which makes it a must-try in my book), so I took a shot on the Trout St Charles. Delicate, sweet trout filet - not fishy in the least - topped with two soft-poached eggs and hollandaise sauce, and served with a side of creamy, buttery grits and a gigantic fresh-baked biscuit. top it off with a perfectly balanced sweet tea and you have a delicious and decadent - if not unusual - meal. In fact, I don't need to eat tonight. I don't usually do such rich foods, so it may be awhile before I order this again, but with so many things on the menu at Leenie's to try, that won't be a problem either.
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Jordan A.
Well, if you love Lucile's (as most people inc myself appear to), you'll love Leenie's as well. It's not a coincidence either. I don't really know the history, but I think former Lucile's employees or chefs or something started this place. The menu and the taste are almost identical to Lucile's. Same wonderful details too--the grits, the fluffy biscuit, the jelly on the tables. The location is not exactly gorgeous, middle of run-down old strip mall. The inside is very cozy though. The crowd is about the opposite in hipness/age of what you'll find in Lucile's Boulder/Denver locations--which sort of adds to the comforting atmosphere. The service is very friendly. I am robbing it of one last star as I felt misled about their fruit dish. The menu described it as including various berries. It showed up without the berries with no explanation. When I asked what was up, the answer from the kitchen was that it was seasonal. Well, say it on the menu then (and adjust the price accordingly--apples are cheaper than raspberries)! The dish was still good, and I didn't pursue it any further. I was just slightly annoyed. It's a great place though! If you're in the area, skip Luclie's (and I know how tempting Luclie's always is) and try it!
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Kevin S.
I went here for breakfast and it was nothing special; I'd give it a 2.5 if I could. I was hoping for more new Orleans' style breakfast, but what I saw is what's offered every where else: huevos rancheros, French toast, waffles. They did have beignets, but no chicory coffee! I ordered the pain perdu, which was southern style French toast, an egg, bacon and fruit. The French toast was good, but nothing special. The presentation wasn't very great, either. Now, I will go back to try their lunch or dinner, but not for breakfast.
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Dave J.
I've been to Leenie's twice now and both times have had very friendly and efficient service, and both times really enjoyed my meal. Today, I had huevos rancheros and it was delicious. I especially loved the pork green chili and red beans. They were absolutely slammed today with the after-church crowd, but everyone was friendly and I was surprised by how quick the service was, given how busy they were.
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Daniel D.
This place is one of the best in Longmont for a nice breakfast. I love their corned beef hash, with hashbrowns and gravy! And their service is some of the best I've ever experienced. Eat here, you won't regret it.
(5)
Kent H.
I give Leenies a 2 because the meatloaf sandwich was awful according to my lunch partner and the biscuits and gravy I had were just good. I expected the meatloaf would be a few nice slices, but it was crumbled, and dry. The service was great and the prices were fair, try a specialty if you are going for the first time.
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Greg A.
This was our second visit to Leenies, the first was to their other restaurant in Lafayette. This location is in a strip mall, so the atmosphere is not anywhere near as good. The first thing to greet us were papers posted on the front and side of the establishment. These were very helpful indicating what you could expect, including the WiFi (more on that later). On entering, it appeared that owners were relaxing in the front, keeping an eye on things, and greeting patrons as they entered. They were friendly and relaxed; not pushy. The place is quite large. The food, on this occasion, was better than at the other location in one important way: it was not overly salty. Lots of older people eat at both locations, and salty food can kill the poor devils. We were relieved to have a lower-sodium experience. As with the other location, the grits were creamy and tasty. Not the way I'd cook them, but just fine. Note: lightly salted - don't add more! Good grits are hard to find :) My eggs ranchero were fine. My pardner had blackened red fish with egg. She liked it! She also liked the home-made biscuits and jams. Not as good as Lucile's but not quite as expensive either. If you plan to use the WiFi, sit towards the back (the restrooms are all the way at the back), because the WiFi signal is stronger there, and it doesn't make it all the way to the front of the store.
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Bobbi O.
The worst breakfast ever! Both my husband's and my hash browns and country fried potatoes were burned (I mean so burned they were black)! My hash browns were oil soaked and looked like they had been previously cooked and thrown back on the stovetop to burn. The hollandaise sauce tasted like it was made from a package mix, lacking the rich and creamy taste and texture it should have had. We had the Cinnamon streusel beignets and I've had better pastries from a Pillsbury Poppin Fresh can. My husband said the biscuits were tolerable if you put 5 pats of butter on them, I thought they were awful!
(1)
Chris Z.
The menu has changed and many of the favorite items have been removed. A change can be good, but when we loose some of the better items it is sad. The service was a little disappointing. The food quality was okay but less than expected. The waitress was not attentive to our table and only visited our table a few time after taking our order.
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Mike B.
The service was fast and the refills came at a rate to where my glass was never empty! The food was great too. I ordered the meatloaf, which came with corn bread. After the meal, I had a couple of beignets, which were pretty addicting! All in all, I was pleased with both the service and the quality of the food. One odd thing, though, but not an issue with the restaurant at all, I had an experience similar to Christian B. I tried to find this restaurant on the Yelp app in order to check in, and I couldn't find it nearby me. I typed the name in, and found out that the restaurant was 0.3 miles away from me, while I was sitting at a table in the restaurant! Is there an atmospheric anomaly surrounding the area? Who knows! Wonderful restaurant, though!
(5)
Christian B.
The food here was excellent. Hot, fresh and very plentiful.The service was fast considering how busy it was. The only thing is that when you are finished with your meal and want to pay, you have to stand in line and wait as the single cashier will ring you out. Another thing that I found odd, and this has nothing to do with the restaurant, but when I tried to check in on the yelp app, it kept saying that I was too far away, I know it wasnt my phone cause I tried to check in on a different phone and it did the same thing. Overall, if you want a good, hearty, filling meal thats kind on your wallet, eat here!
(5)
Jaclyn B.
First time at this restaurant. I had the pecan waffle the waffle was topped with whip cream, bananas,apples, and also pecans with a side of syrup. This dish tasted great with oit syrup. The waffle was light and fluffy and cooked just right. The presentation of the waffle was almost to pretty to eat. It was a happening spot for breakfast. The ambiance was nice and colorful.
(4)
Gary V.
Stopped. In for lunch, fish and chips were the special so ordered them and a cup of coffee. The fish and chips came out and there was 2 small pieces you could have lost in a cavity, and a few fries on the side with a bowl of cold slaw. The fish was soft and dripping with oil. Discus ting and the bill was $12.26. Way over priced. Won't go again
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Melissa D.
Do NOT go to this restaurant. I'm serious. It's our favorite Saturday morning (and sometimes Sunday's too) haunt. And if YOU start going there, you'll find out about the amazing coffee they grind and brew fresh, and the giant muffins that Scott makes every morning. You'll discover the giant-ass fluffiest biscuits you've ever had with homemade fruit compote...and the pancake sandwiches with extra sides of the gooey cinnamon syrup they make. You'll learn that they use REAL ham, sliced thick and seared on the grill until it gets those mouthwatering carmelized spots... And the service! If YOU go there, the staff as just gonna treat you real nice, like they know you, and Leenie herself will stop by your table and refill that empty coffee cup that you can't stop emptying cuz it's the best damn coffee you've ever had...yah. Just don't go there. Cuz if YOU start going there, I'm gonna hafts wait for a table. Cuz you'll tell your friends, and they'll tell their mom, who will tell her ninja friends, and I won't be able to walk in on Saturday morning, sit in Ashely's section, and drink my awesome coffee in peace.
(5)
Jillian H.
We Love Leenie's and go there often, usually for breakfast. The biscuits and the beignets are so good. I usually get eggs benedict no matter where we go for breakfast/brunch and theirs is some of the best in longmont. I'm very happy to see leenies is working with easy eats now.
(5)
Manisha P.
The service was friendly. The bathrooms were clean. In a nutshell: Better than Lucile's? No. Cheaper than Luciles's? Yes. Going there again? No. I know! You're hanging on to your seat waiting for more. So here goes...We had just spent almost 4 hours at the DMV to get a New Drivers License for my teen. It was my birthday. Still is, as I write this. We hadn't eaten anything and were looking forward to a really great meal, one that was comparable, if not better, than Lucile's and cheaper at that! My review is based on the 4 things we ordered: - The coffee was watery and pretty bad. - The beignets (original) were thick and chewy. Not enjoyable. - My shrimp creole was disappointing. Here is why: The mound of rice in the middle was partly uncooked. You know when you have that little uncooked "seed" in the middle? Like that. (Why don't people know how to cook rice? It's not rocket science!) The creole sauce was watery and near-tasteless. The shrimp were not over-cooked and that was the only reasonable things about that dish. The cornbread that came with it was warm and quite nice. - My daughter's eggs Benedict were not up to snuff either. The hollandaise sauce was runny and did not taste very good. Of course, this review --like any other-- is based on my experience and my taste buds. You have those who hate reviews on Yelp cos what do Yelpers know. I can only tell you how I feel. Just like how I would tell you how I felt about this restaurant if I wrote restaurant reviews on my food blog -- which I don't. As we drove back to Boulder, both of us started feeling uncomfortable. I had gripes. We felt so bad that we actually took a detour home to help ease the discomfort, before heading to school and work. Yes. Will I tell you never to eat there? No. But I can tell you that I won't be going back. What I will also tell you is that if you do eat there, stick with traditional breakfast items instead of "southern comfort food."
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Charlie O.
Friendly service and cheap prices. Food is decent but nothing special. Biscuits are not nearly as good as lucilles. good if you want a $6 omlette and semi decent coffee. If you want real southern cooking and amazing coffee go to lucilles.
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Stephanie P.
Wrong. No. Bad. First red flag: no chicory coffee. What? Um, have you ever BEEN to New Orleans? Chicory coffee is not optional. Service was impersonal, bordering on surly (and no, I don't think we were unpleasant customers). You can get away with that if your food is GREAT, but that wasn't the case. The place was nearly empty but for several tables of sad eyed, pasty Longmontians eating in silence and being all..."Longmonty." ***shudder*** Beignets: Flavorless and tough. Dough needs salt. Not enough powdered sugar. Food was bland, tepid, and did not taste like love, a key ingredient in creole cooking. I don't love everything at Lucille's, but there's just enough love in it to compensate. Well. There it is.
(1)
Tara B.
I have never left a negative reviews, but the food was that bad... The restaurant was clean, the service was fine, the food was so horrible. The biscuits and gravy tasted left over, down to the ice cold gravy. The huevos rancheros had zero flavor and the beans were cold. The potatoes (how can you mess up potatoes) tasted old... Not even ketchup made them edible. The kids French toast was the only edible thing on the table. As a southern girl, born in NOLA, I would have to say that it's insulting to call this creole. I am note sure how you would ever eat here over Garden Gate or Lucille's.
(1)
Claudia H.
The service was mediocre at best. The food was dreadful. I ordered the meatloaf. It came with a side of mashed potatoes and corn. The corn was cheap canned corn with no flavor whatsoever. It was as if the "chef" had opened up a can of dollar store reject corn and dumped it onto my plate. It wasn't even warm. The mashed potatoes were okay. The meatloaf was over salted and just stuffed with random filler. My sister ordered a BLT with a side of potatoes. The potatoes had clearly been sitting out for at least 24 hours. They had that hard on the top, squishy on the underside feel. Her BLT was just cheap white bread that was put in a toaster with mayo, a leaf of iceberg lettuce, old tomatoes and bacon. It was literally exactly what you'd make at home - if you are broke and have to use cheap bread and tomatoes from two days ago. Oh. And there were flies EVERYWHERE. No wonder they were nearly empty. Never. Again.
(1)
Gary G.
This restaurant offers a great menu and good efficient service. Everything ordered was served efficiently the freshness was at the top of the scale. There are many average breakfast restaurants. This restaurant is certainly way above average. Try it for a cut above average
(5)
Shunnie C.
Thought this was going to be a good one based on my previous success in finding good places with the Yelp App. The potatoes were dried, old and spongy, my omelette was over cooked and ham inside was lukewarm, cheese partially melted... inside still cold, The creo crab benedict, it smelled fishy! and tasted terrible... Not sure why people gave it 4-5 stars... They do seat you right away but it'll take a while before the server come around to take your order. Don't do it. Other places nearby that I do recommend: Big Daddy's Bagels (good breakfast sandwiches), Le Peep (good), Lucille's (best in the area IMO)
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J A F.
So sorry to write this because Ilene used to manage my favorite restaurant so I expected great things. I've been three times and had three bad meals. I did try to like it. Clean up the mess at the front door, that's just bad business.
(1)
Jon H.
While the food was tasty the last time my family and I ate here, the service is phenomenally poor. This last time we finally left after a hour without any food, just the excuse that the kitchen was backed up. Even though we saw several tables seated after us receive the same items, finish them and leave. We finally left without any food and we will not be going back.
(1)
Darren O.
Everything I have had here is not unique, interesting or novel. It's diner food without any special edge. The coffee is OK. The hollandaise on the eggs Benedict is granular, we asked about it and they use flour in it! I had the huevos rancheros and it was fine. The potatoes were just mushy, no flavor or crispy crust on the outside.
(3)
Peggy P.
OMG fantastic brunch! The artichoke Benedict with asparagus was phenomenal! Poached egg perfectly done with velvety hollandaise. Spotless premises in a hard-to-find corner of a quiet mall in Longmont.
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Rebecca L.
I've finally found a good breakfast place in Longmont! I was really overjoyed to find this place. For starters, we could park close (the restaurant is on a corner, so it has parking on two sides), there was no wait to get seated (even though they were busy, and it was 10am on a Saturday), and the restaurant wasn't hot. Lately every place we've been to (Goodfellas, The Egg and I, Two Dogs Diner, etc.) has been so hot and stuffy, but Leenie's was well air-conditioned. We started off ordering the beignets. I can't say I thought I was in New Orleans, but they were solidly enjoyable, and I'll definitely get them again. The entrees we ordered came with biscuits, and those came out on plates by themselves before anything else. I was blown away by how big they are (they almost filled a salad plate), and at first I wondered what I would do with that much biscuit, but then the waitress brought over their jam caddy, filled with REAL jam (rather than those tiny packets of gummy jelly that most places have)! When I noticed the full tray of packets of real butter on the table I was in heaven. I could have eaten just my biscuit with lots of butter and jam and called it a meal. But while I had scarcely made headway on the biscuit and beignets, our order arrived. We both got chicken-fried chicken. The chicken was very tender (you can easily cut it with a fork) and moist. The flavor was overpowered by the gravy, which wasn't bad, but it's not what I'm used to. I believe it had nutmeg in it. I was quite put off at first, but I kind of warmed up to it. My husband even asked for extra gravy, and the waitress brought out a bowl almost full of gravy (most of which we didn't use), which I thought was generous until we found that we were charged $2.50 for it. I ordered my eggs over-medium, and they were perfectly cooked. The home-fry potatoes were a mixed bag. They were nicely browned (unlike those anemic, pasty things that Le Peep serves up), and some of the chunks were delicious. But some of the chunks were kind of dried out and starchy, and distinctly tasted like reheated potatoes from yesterday. The service was quick, and though I wish the waitress had come by a little more often, the hostess came over and kept our drinks filled, and everyone we encountered was very pleasant. The lunch menu includes a lot of sandwiches (including various po' boys), crab cakes, catfish, and meatloaf. (UPDATE: I tried the crab cakes on 9/25/13. I liked them, but the beans that come with them are mushy and not particularly flavorful. Maybe ask if you can substitute something else. I also didn't like the sauce on top of the crab cakes because it tasted like salsa, not "lobster sauce," as described on the menu.) If air conditioning, real jam, and real butter aren't important to you, you might be less enthused about Leenie's, but I was thoroughly charmed and can't wait to go back.
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Sam R.
Not the best place to go with food allergies. I made a request and it didn't get completed. Ordered the chicken fried steak and it was small and flat, expensive for what they served us. I won't be back.
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Ed D.
Excellent in all respects. Right out of NOLA. The highest priced items on the menu at $9.45 are the Eggs Florentine which is creamed spinach, poached eggs and oysters or the Crab Benedict. Lots of good Southern dishes like fried catfish, red beans & rice, creole, Po' Boys, on & on. Well worth a trip.
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Brian A.
Whole in the wall Southern cafe... that's the best way to describe this place. They use lot's of butter, lots of fat, and produced some really yummy food. Their homemade jelly's rock, and they sell them to go. Personally I find this the better of the two places in town that serve this type of food. However, here they are more Southern than Cajun/Creole. So keep that in mind. I like their biscuits and cornbread better as well. More often than not, when I go here I end up getting their meatloaf. It is some of the best I've ever had. Their breakfasts are very good, and I tend to get their red bean omelet when I get breakfast. My wife orders a variety of thing, she always get the potatoes but I prefer their grits. The service here is hit and miss - and by that I mean sometimes they switch into "Southern Mode", so don't go here if your in a rush. They are always VERY nice, and have never messed up an order.
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Dan P.
I had the red bean omelette and my wife had the huevos rancheros. Both were awful. The biscuit was dry and tasted like it came out of a box. I'd rather go to Denny's for breakfast than go here. I am amazed at all the good reviews of the place - those people need to go to Luceille's, La Peep, or Egg and I to find out what a 3-5 star breakfast place is.
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Erik N.
Real good food. Ask for Texas scramble if you like a hearty breakfast. Eggs, potatoes, gravy, meat, biscuits. The southern fried donuts are good. Leenie is down home friendly.
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Joslyn R.
this place is a joke!!!! the owner's scott and ilene are horrible and unethical people!!! the food has gone downhill and they treat their staff...especially the young people who work there like crap!!! i will never give these people another dime of my money or a minute of my time!!! please do not support this poorly run and managed business!!!!
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They Call Me L.
I liked my meal okay, but it wasn't terribly memorable. I *do* remember, the waiter had a funny Pillsbury Dough Boy shirt on, though.
(3)
Bob J.
Had lunch here 12/8/2012 with my daughter. She wanted 'comfort food' and chose the Red Beans & Rice. The beans were ok. Personally, I prefer a "creamier" version (Popeye's makes better IMHO). The rice was somewhat undercooked or dried (some crunchy grains). The "Creole sausage" billed on the menu as the topping, was more like a breakfast patty sliced into strips (not like traditional Andouille). It came with a delicious 4x4 square of cornbread. I've been to the Red Beans & Rice Celebration in Jackson,MS and had them in NOLA. The most authentic recipes are 'juicier'. BTW- The RB&R at Oscar Blues is very similarly disappointing. I tried their 'Baked American Meatloaf'. They apparently top their loaf with bacon, and that was on the 2-2x4 slices on my plate. It was accompanied by genuine homemade mashed potatoes:), corn (tasted like frozen or canned) and cornbread. The 'rich brown gravy' was a tad too salty, but made for a comfort meal. Overall, the service & space was a 4.5, but the food we ate was less than expected. I rate Leenie's Southern Cafe 3 of 5. Not a MUST DO MEAL. I might return to try their breakfast entrees & beignets.
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Heather B.
Best food! Even since we've moved out of Longmont, we drive here for breakfast. Excellent warm comfort food. Service is always friendly, but they do pack in the crowds and the servers get busy. Perfect place for a leisurely breakfast with friends.
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Margaret C.
Enjoyed thoroughly. Hey, James G., the hollandaise tastes precisely like Lucile's, and does not come from a powdered mix at all, just so you know. I've been a loyal Lucile's customer for many years, and I also very much liked Leenie's today, this lst time I've tried it. I don't get to Longmont much, but would return here if I'm in the mood for rich fattening yummy southern food and in the vicinity. A few more details, perhaps? Nice biscuit, homemade jams, chicken fried chicken not one bit greasy, all white meat, quite delicious. Potatoes reminiscent of Lucile's. Coffee ok but at a southern type restaurant I prefer the chicory. Friendly enough. Worth checking out!
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Chris N.
OK, I suppose if you lower your expectations...to say....like...nothing, you will think this place is wonderful...or maybe if you never have ventured outside of the city borders of Longmont. To me, this is yet another example of Longmont folks desperate to have good eateries like Boulder/Denver and being let down...yet again. Having lived in the South, specifically in NOLA for many years...this does not hold a candle to a true Southern breakfast...like a Mother's or a Camellia Grill. I may be skewed because I am a breakfast guy...love it, from the greek diners where I grew up to my typical haunts of Vilage Coffee Shop and Walnut Cafe in Boulder these days. Breakfast should be fast, affordable and delicious. Leenie's provided none of these. First, decor. Come on...get a counter going please. This is a breakfast joint. While the seating in the new place is greater than the old, I still feel like I am at Souper Salad. Might as well put up a buffet line and call it COuntry Buffet. Second, service. Though people were running all over we somehow did not feel very attended to. Breakfast should be a high turnover meal. We waited forever for our food...then it trickled out inconsistently. Some folks were digging in while others were glancing around for their food. People that were seated after us were served before us. Folks seemed nice, they just did not get the whole concept of "get 'em seated, get 'em fed, and get 'em gone". Thirdly, very overpriced for breakfast. Somhow I wound up spending more for breakfast than I would have for dinner/drinks for the same group. Just not right. Lastly, the menu, the presentation and the food itself. The menu was really busy and difficult to decifer. If you are a vegetarian, write this place off since there are no substitutes for anything that do not have meat (even this can be done in the South these days folks)...and this is Boulder County, probably more vegetarians per capita than most places on earth. The menu could use a lesson in simplification. How about just a cheese omelet with a biscuit and potatoes that I can throw Tabasco on...now that is Southern. Nothing that landed on our table had any care taken to make it look good. Just seemed a bit half-assed, kind of like what I would do if I were cooking breakfast for some guests at my house...yet, I still think I could do a better job. The food itself was nothing special. Given all the hype I've seen about this place and knowing truly good southern cooking and just a good breakfast in general...I gotta say, this place is a fraud.
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Jeffrey S.
Terrible. Also, my previously posted scathing review of this poor excuse for a restaurant seems to be missing?
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Becky G.
This place was so good we went two days in a row.. once for breakfast and once for lunch. The home made jams are really good that was a nice treat
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Jennifer M.
This place is pretty much just the best. It's in a really tiny, nondescript strip mall, and the restaurant itself isn't much to look at... the food though. Oh boy. It has a very similar menu to Lucile's in Boulder, but I personally think this place blows Lucile's out of the water, and is far cheaper. Fresh beignets, homemade jams, and panfried trout Eggs Benedict are some of the standouts. It doesn't seem like Leenie's gets terribly crowded and seems to have a regular after church/family crowd. If you're looking for a great place for breakfast and don't care about ambiance I would check this place out.
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Jennifer G.
Discovered by chance, this little restaurant in a Longmont strip is the greatest breakfast place ever. Huge biscuits with homemade jams (strawberry, triple berry or peach, made by Leenie herself), fried chicken, grits - all top-notch home cookin'. It's always a toss up between the fried chicken or the red bean omelet for me, I love them both so much. The grits are incredible, but they have potatoes for the yankees. they also do lunch, the pot roast is divine, and they do sweet tea right. Give this place a try, you won't be sorry. But beware of Saturday or Sunday around 9-10, it's very busy and there aren't many tables - you will wait, but it's worth it.
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Breakfast Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : Yes Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Quiet Alcohol : No Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : No Has TV : No Waiter Service : Yes Caters : Yes
Anthony I.
Great place for some breakfast!
(5)Kris Z.
I took my family of five to Leenie's for the first time today and was mildly satisfied by the experience. The physical location itself is tucked away and easily missed by most, the interior is clean and bright, with fun art from local artists adorning the walls. The staff was warm and friendly, and everyone but our server was attentive to our needs and took good care of us. We were able to be seated immediately, though there was a small corner with toys and books for children of those who did have to wait. We did have to wait longer than I (as a former waitress) thought we should for our beverages. The coffee was hot and just right, with cold cream in a pitcher. The apple juice for my kids (ages 6,4,&2) arrived with no lids or straws. We only got our water after asking 3 times. Our meals were pretty good but not good-sized. We've had far larger portions for the same price at other locally owned restaurants. My kids enjoyed the French Toast, bacon and eggs (ordered over-medium, arriving slightly beyond that), and the pancake with fruit. The fruit portion was small and sadly lacking seasonal items such as berries. My husband enjoyed his biscuit and gravy although the gravy had no sausage bits (a true Southern way of preparing it), and the ham steak was huge. My Leenie's omelet was not quite as described in the menu, and the potatoes were soggy. While not overly impressed, we will give them a second try.
(2)eric t.
I usually review a place after I've visited twice but I won't be going back to Leenies. Here's the deal- it doesn't even compare to Lucille's, which is less than 5 minutes away- so I don't know why people compare it in price and quality. I had the catfish which just kinda laid on the plate with no flavor. The tarter sauce didn't help and actually made me ill- I started getting stomach cramps about 10 minutes after my lunch. The side salad was some red lettuce and day old spoonful of diced tomatoes. I also had 5 cornbread hush puppies that were burnt on the outside and gummy in the middle. Barely edible. I was VERY disappointed and unimpressed. I'm sure they mean well, but the food was just bad. My diet coke was good=1, service=2
(2)Max W.
I'm from Louisiana, NOLA specifically, and this is far from authentic. Everything was very mediocre. Biscuits were dry. Coffee not very good. Eggs under seasoned. Meh. Maybe it's only the breakfast. Dinner might be better?
(2)Matt T.
Located in a strip mall on Ken Pratt Blvd, I found myself greeted warmly when I walked in....always a good sign when entering a bustling breakfast place. I ordered the chcken friend chicken...unlike most places, mine was juicy and delicious. The breakfast potatoes were seasoned nicely without going overboard...beware though they do put the gravy over those as well...for those out there who like to taste the seasoning, ask them prior not to cover them. Service was friendly, upbeat and on point. The only drawback is because of the footprint of the place, there is no room for a bar or seating area for singles. I was seated alone at a four top, and it being a busy Sunday morning with a line waiting, I felt my own industry guilt kick in and rushed through the last third of my meal. I like the place a lot and i'll be back.
(4)Mike C.
The first Sunday I was in Longmont, I was looking for a place to have breakfast. I saw a Village Inn and pulled into the parking lot, but as I did, I saw a Cafe sign in the strip center that is behind the Village Inn. What the hell, I figured I would try the place instead of the Village Inn. And Leenie's was a good choice for me to make. Waitress was very friendly and the food was pretty good. Got the eggs benedict and the hollandaise was bland but not bad. Loved the homemade jellies and jams. I liked it a lot and will come back again. Christian L. is obviously really into the aesthetics more than the food. I don't care if the menus are photocopies, nor if there is no mood music. I really don't care if someone is trying to up-sell me or not! It's about the food!!!
(4)Jen K.
On a Sunday, at around 11:30am, I decided I really wanted a yummy brunch in Longmont. So... I arm-twisted the ol' BF into heading here. Holy delicious! There was no wait (compared to an hour at Lucile's), the food was great, and the staff were super friendly. We had some beignets, then I had the eggs benedict with grits (wild combo, right?) and the BF went for some catfish with hush puppies. All of it was tasty, though the catfish could have used a little more spice. The decor is... uh... clean. Mostly it's pretty ugly, but I was there for the food and a table with no wait. Not a place to pop the question or impress the folks, but great for some tasty food.
(4)Nancy W.
This is my favorite breakfast/brunch place in Longmont. One of my favorite brunch items is the Chicken Fried Chicken and Eggs, how can you go wrong with lightly fried chicken that is so tender you can cut it with your fork, and then they top it with country gravy and you still get your eggs cooked anyway you like. Another one of my favorites is the Country Scramble which is a special some days, but if its not on the special and you ask, they'll make it for you. Breakfast meats, onions, tomatoes all scrambled with eggs and covered in gravy with cheese melted on top - now this is my idea of a hearty breakfast! And how can I neglect to mention the biscuits so light and fluffy and the size of my headwith butter on the table and the amazing assortment of jams (my favorite is the triple berry, but sometimes I go for the peach, when I'm missing my grandma) - I have to really discipline myself so I have room for my actual meal.
(5)Christian L.
The server we were greeted by seemed like it was her first day waiting tables. Ever. Kind of slow in taking our order; no salesmanship whatsoever. Didn't seem to have an opinion on the menu items. The menu seemed to have an okay selection of items...but was a photocopied set of pages put inside a cheap office report cover that fell apart as soon as it was opened. I ordered the Fried Chicken Po' Boy. It was horrid. Very dry bread, the chicken had zero flavor. All I could taste was the spicy mustard that came with it. The lettuce was old and fell quickly out of the bun. The french fries were decent, but a small portion. Not worth the money and we'll never eat there again.
(1)Mel H.
Homemade, Homemade, Homemade! Just want to get that across. Biscuits, Jelly, Fried Oyster Omelets. This is southern, Country French, Cajun Creole. Very authentic. A must visit when in Longmont!!! If you don't have a reason to go to Longmont, you do now!
(5)Ka'a S.
The BEST food. Ask for the peach jam with your biscuit and you will not be disappointed!
(5)Ian M.
Like Lucile's little, cheaper cousin, this place serves Southern-style breakfast and lunch that will clog your arteries beyond repair. So get your exercise in (way more fun than dieting) and come here anyway. I normally like to go a place a few times before I review it, but my enthusiasm is so large I can't help myself. I had the chicken fried chicken with grits and overeasy eggs, a coffee, and a half order of beignets. Along with my girlfriend's order the bill came to about twenty-two dollars, which seems to me fairly cheap. It's also insanely delicious, comfort food on a whole 'nother level as far as Longmont is concerned. The ambience is that of a cozy, hole-in-the-wall strip mall sort of place. It can't quite compare to Lucile's on the level of food (though it comes quite close, and the portions are also humongous here), but as a value it's no contest. I love Lucile's but this place may have supplanted them for me.
(5)SUSAN T.
This is the breakfast place you've been looking for... And you have to be looking for it because it's in a strip center hidden from the world. Just as well, they can concentrate on making the best biscuits on the Front Range and creative breakfast goodies. Egg dishes that you knew might exist but didn't know where. And, I've got to tell you ...the best cornmealed oyster you'll get this side of the Mississippi. Don't expect frou frou...just expect that best breakfast you've ever tasted.
(5)Kathryn O.
We went here for breakfast. The beignets, biscuits, jam, and red bean omelet were all amazing. The service was prompt and friendly, and the restaurant is cozy and warm. They told us next week that they are moving to Nelson and Hover street--all the better because it will be closer to me! Highly recommended!
(5)Rita J.
2nd trip to Leenie's was just as good. Had the spinach and swiss cheese omlette with potatoes and it was perfect. Omlette was a little undercooked just as I prefer and the potatoes were full of flavor and non greasy. Waitress was friendly and never skipped a beat. A great place to go if you're gluten free like me.
(5)Laurie G.
I recently visited Leenie's for the first time and ordered the lunch special - a crab cake with red beans and mashed potatoes as sides. I have to say that I was unimpressed - so much that I don't plan on subsequent visits, which is why I'm writing a review after my first experience there. Was the kitchen having an off-day? I don't know, but the local rave about this place being just as good as or better than Lucile's and at better prices - I'm just not seeing it and I definitely didn't taste it. My first couple of bites of the crab cake were fairly tasty. The cake was crispy on the outside, and the crab mixture was moist on the inside. Just about into my third bite though I started to detect inconsistency. I thought maybe I was imagining things, but it happened a few more times - instead of tasting a crab cake with all of its texture and seasonings, all I got was salt - lots of it. I love crab cakes, and will finish even a somewhat mediocre one, but this one I did not because of the abundance of salt in my previous bites (and I tend to like my food on the salty side.) The red beans weren't much better - also very salty - and the mashed potatoes, which looked really yummy, were disappointingly sticky and starchy. Better prices than Lucile's - maybe, but not a better or even comparable dining experience.
(2)Storey B.
Perfect little local breakfast place. Decoration leaves something to be desired and they always seem short handed, but service is consistently friendly and the food is amazing. The chicken fried chicken is light and buttery, the rice pudding is like nothing I've had before and I dream about the syrup on the pain perdu. We always bring guests here and they rave about it too! Word is they are opening a second location soon in Lafayette.
(5)Kortnie J.
I have eaten at Leenie's on multiple occasions and have never been disappointed. Today I visited their new location in Lafayette and have to say I was worried the new location wouldn't be as good as the original. Boy was I wrong! I tired the corned beef hash for the first time. It's an old stand by for me at most places and it was just as good at Leenie's. The best part of my meal though had to be the pancakes, they were fluffy and moist and served with the most amazing syrup I have ever had. The syrup tasted like the gooey substance in the middle of a cinnamon roll, it was incredible. My boyfriend had the grilled meatloaf sandwich with bacon and onions on it. It was also incredible.
(5)James G.
POWDERED premade HOLLANDAISE like substance... Beignets were tough & flavorless, coffee was about like waffle house. Actually my wife had the pecan waffle and was very disappointed, my Oysters were sketchy at best, not fresh, fried up calabash style, with out enough seasoning, Tasteless.If you are going into the culinary field, please learn to salt & season right, Please read "Making of a Cook" by Kamman, it should help you get sorted out. . It was a couple of bucks less per item than Lucile's, but then again, at least they could do a proper Hollandaise or Bearnaise sauce, and their beignets would be acceptable even in Big Easy. Maybe most people in Longmont wouldn't notice, but if you have taste, I wouldn't recommend wasting your money or time.
(1)Plump P.
Day Visited: Saturday - Breakfast Time: 9:30am Not busy at all - maybe 5 other tables occupied. Location: Behind the Village Inn on the corner of Main and Ken Pratt. Kid's Menu: don't think there is one... Decor: Holy Moly they are selling our crap! Clarification - the art, oh the art...and the prices?!?! There are about 15 tables covered in black and white checked vinyl table cloths. Our table had three matching mugs and one floral one -er take your pick? I don't even know where to begin with this place as far as the ambiance is concerned. There are two "stained glass" art works hanging over the short partition between the dining room and the front door. I am pretty sure someone took a stained glass class at Michael's and then ran over here to hock 'em. I can only say that I am pretty sure either the owner is the artist dejour or someone who works there is quite prolific in their astonishing output of product. I personally could not decide if I really wanted my self-titled "Angry Horse" pencil drawing with the raging emerald eyes (think high shcool art class) or the Dungeons and Dragons fancy stained glass by the front door (i.e. lots of bluegreen stars and some cubism pieces). Actually I think this is fancy foil squished between glass panes..."My Favorite Hat" is selling for about $200 - just a heads up for when you bring your check book. Please place a bit of Pink Floyd/Mannheim Steamroller music in the background to enjoy your with your breakfast and art viewing. Food - fine, fine I'll get to this. Biscuits and gravy - fat biscuits that get crushed under the weight of the rather spicy (yet very good) gravy. Husband really liked the grits ( I don't see the point in grits -"Please sir can I 'ave s'more,"...I know it is oatmeal). You get a choice of potatoes or grits with this meal. French Toast with fruit and bacon. I really liked this French toast because it didn't come across as pre-fab from the factory. Had nice bits of some sort of grain in it. The syrup came out in a 2 ounce cup and seemed homemade (grainy sugar). The fruit was a bit sad: 1/2 a sliced banana, small wedge of watermelon, two pieces of Listeria (I kid, but we can refer to this as cantaloupe), and four small pieces of pineapple. One egg - requested over medium and got my mom's version (over hard and a tad crunchy). Bacon came as three well done, large slices - points! Coffee comes with its own creamer container - per the husband the creamer was cold. Points for not making customers use table creamer with no expiration date that is made of more oil than anything. Pay at the register. Bill $20 and some change. Server - efficient. Wardrobe - wear what you have to work. Restrooms - did not visit. One stall/room for the ladies and one stall/room for the men. Yet again, the women's room is right up against the dining room. The men's is set back a bit further. I get it, men have less compassion for the nostrils of innocent bystanders but really, women want the privacy - please place us away from grand stands!
(4)Joshua J.
Bar none, my favorite southern food in Colorado. After moving from Mississippi, I searched for months until I found Lucile's in Denver, which I liked pretty well. However, after moving north to Longmont I discovered Lucile's cheaper, tastier, friendlier competitor was Leenie's. They do it right in so many ways. Great hollandaise (maybe James G. was having a bad day or something, but I've never had a bad hollandaise there), and I especially suggest the crab benedict. Wonderful beignets, sweet tea and coffee, gumbo, red beans and rice, the list just goes on and on... Do yourself a favor and try Leenie's next time you're looking for outstanding food.
(5)Jordan I.
my wife raved about the breakfasts at this little cafe in Longmont, but I didn't realize that this was a menu full of southern goodies - po'boys, gumbo, blackened redfish and more. will have to go back for those but today was all about the breakfast, New Orleans style. they were out of oysters, so no oyster-and-remoulade-omelet this time (sounds bizarre, which makes it a must-try in my book), so I took a shot on the Trout St Charles. Delicate, sweet trout filet - not fishy in the least - topped with two soft-poached eggs and hollandaise sauce, and served with a side of creamy, buttery grits and a gigantic fresh-baked biscuit. top it off with a perfectly balanced sweet tea and you have a delicious and decadent - if not unusual - meal. In fact, I don't need to eat tonight. I don't usually do such rich foods, so it may be awhile before I order this again, but with so many things on the menu at Leenie's to try, that won't be a problem either.
(4)Jordan A.
Well, if you love Lucile's (as most people inc myself appear to), you'll love Leenie's as well. It's not a coincidence either. I don't really know the history, but I think former Lucile's employees or chefs or something started this place. The menu and the taste are almost identical to Lucile's. Same wonderful details too--the grits, the fluffy biscuit, the jelly on the tables. The location is not exactly gorgeous, middle of run-down old strip mall. The inside is very cozy though. The crowd is about the opposite in hipness/age of what you'll find in Lucile's Boulder/Denver locations--which sort of adds to the comforting atmosphere. The service is very friendly. I am robbing it of one last star as I felt misled about their fruit dish. The menu described it as including various berries. It showed up without the berries with no explanation. When I asked what was up, the answer from the kitchen was that it was seasonal. Well, say it on the menu then (and adjust the price accordingly--apples are cheaper than raspberries)! The dish was still good, and I didn't pursue it any further. I was just slightly annoyed. It's a great place though! If you're in the area, skip Luclie's (and I know how tempting Luclie's always is) and try it!
(4)Kevin S.
I went here for breakfast and it was nothing special; I'd give it a 2.5 if I could. I was hoping for more new Orleans' style breakfast, but what I saw is what's offered every where else: huevos rancheros, French toast, waffles. They did have beignets, but no chicory coffee! I ordered the pain perdu, which was southern style French toast, an egg, bacon and fruit. The French toast was good, but nothing special. The presentation wasn't very great, either. Now, I will go back to try their lunch or dinner, but not for breakfast.
(2)Dave J.
I've been to Leenie's twice now and both times have had very friendly and efficient service, and both times really enjoyed my meal. Today, I had huevos rancheros and it was delicious. I especially loved the pork green chili and red beans. They were absolutely slammed today with the after-church crowd, but everyone was friendly and I was surprised by how quick the service was, given how busy they were.
(4)Daniel D.
This place is one of the best in Longmont for a nice breakfast. I love their corned beef hash, with hashbrowns and gravy! And their service is some of the best I've ever experienced. Eat here, you won't regret it.
(5)Kent H.
I give Leenies a 2 because the meatloaf sandwich was awful according to my lunch partner and the biscuits and gravy I had were just good. I expected the meatloaf would be a few nice slices, but it was crumbled, and dry. The service was great and the prices were fair, try a specialty if you are going for the first time.
(2)Greg A.
This was our second visit to Leenies, the first was to their other restaurant in Lafayette. This location is in a strip mall, so the atmosphere is not anywhere near as good. The first thing to greet us were papers posted on the front and side of the establishment. These were very helpful indicating what you could expect, including the WiFi (more on that later). On entering, it appeared that owners were relaxing in the front, keeping an eye on things, and greeting patrons as they entered. They were friendly and relaxed; not pushy. The place is quite large. The food, on this occasion, was better than at the other location in one important way: it was not overly salty. Lots of older people eat at both locations, and salty food can kill the poor devils. We were relieved to have a lower-sodium experience. As with the other location, the grits were creamy and tasty. Not the way I'd cook them, but just fine. Note: lightly salted - don't add more! Good grits are hard to find :) My eggs ranchero were fine. My pardner had blackened red fish with egg. She liked it! She also liked the home-made biscuits and jams. Not as good as Lucile's but not quite as expensive either. If you plan to use the WiFi, sit towards the back (the restrooms are all the way at the back), because the WiFi signal is stronger there, and it doesn't make it all the way to the front of the store.
(4)Bobbi O.
The worst breakfast ever! Both my husband's and my hash browns and country fried potatoes were burned (I mean so burned they were black)! My hash browns were oil soaked and looked like they had been previously cooked and thrown back on the stovetop to burn. The hollandaise sauce tasted like it was made from a package mix, lacking the rich and creamy taste and texture it should have had. We had the Cinnamon streusel beignets and I've had better pastries from a Pillsbury Poppin Fresh can. My husband said the biscuits were tolerable if you put 5 pats of butter on them, I thought they were awful!
(1)Chris Z.
The menu has changed and many of the favorite items have been removed. A change can be good, but when we loose some of the better items it is sad. The service was a little disappointing. The food quality was okay but less than expected. The waitress was not attentive to our table and only visited our table a few time after taking our order.
(2)Mike B.
The service was fast and the refills came at a rate to where my glass was never empty! The food was great too. I ordered the meatloaf, which came with corn bread. After the meal, I had a couple of beignets, which were pretty addicting! All in all, I was pleased with both the service and the quality of the food. One odd thing, though, but not an issue with the restaurant at all, I had an experience similar to Christian B. I tried to find this restaurant on the Yelp app in order to check in, and I couldn't find it nearby me. I typed the name in, and found out that the restaurant was 0.3 miles away from me, while I was sitting at a table in the restaurant! Is there an atmospheric anomaly surrounding the area? Who knows! Wonderful restaurant, though!
(5)Christian B.
The food here was excellent. Hot, fresh and very plentiful.The service was fast considering how busy it was. The only thing is that when you are finished with your meal and want to pay, you have to stand in line and wait as the single cashier will ring you out. Another thing that I found odd, and this has nothing to do with the restaurant, but when I tried to check in on the yelp app, it kept saying that I was too far away, I know it wasnt my phone cause I tried to check in on a different phone and it did the same thing. Overall, if you want a good, hearty, filling meal thats kind on your wallet, eat here!
(5)Jaclyn B.
First time at this restaurant. I had the pecan waffle the waffle was topped with whip cream, bananas,apples, and also pecans with a side of syrup. This dish tasted great with oit syrup. The waffle was light and fluffy and cooked just right. The presentation of the waffle was almost to pretty to eat. It was a happening spot for breakfast. The ambiance was nice and colorful.
(4)Gary V.
Stopped. In for lunch, fish and chips were the special so ordered them and a cup of coffee. The fish and chips came out and there was 2 small pieces you could have lost in a cavity, and a few fries on the side with a bowl of cold slaw. The fish was soft and dripping with oil. Discus ting and the bill was $12.26. Way over priced. Won't go again
(1)Melissa D.
Do NOT go to this restaurant. I'm serious. It's our favorite Saturday morning (and sometimes Sunday's too) haunt. And if YOU start going there, you'll find out about the amazing coffee they grind and brew fresh, and the giant muffins that Scott makes every morning. You'll discover the giant-ass fluffiest biscuits you've ever had with homemade fruit compote...and the pancake sandwiches with extra sides of the gooey cinnamon syrup they make. You'll learn that they use REAL ham, sliced thick and seared on the grill until it gets those mouthwatering carmelized spots... And the service! If YOU go there, the staff as just gonna treat you real nice, like they know you, and Leenie herself will stop by your table and refill that empty coffee cup that you can't stop emptying cuz it's the best damn coffee you've ever had...yah. Just don't go there. Cuz if YOU start going there, I'm gonna hafts wait for a table. Cuz you'll tell your friends, and they'll tell their mom, who will tell her ninja friends, and I won't be able to walk in on Saturday morning, sit in Ashely's section, and drink my awesome coffee in peace.
(5)Jillian H.
We Love Leenie's and go there often, usually for breakfast. The biscuits and the beignets are so good. I usually get eggs benedict no matter where we go for breakfast/brunch and theirs is some of the best in longmont. I'm very happy to see leenies is working with easy eats now.
(5)Manisha P.
The service was friendly. The bathrooms were clean. In a nutshell: Better than Lucile's? No. Cheaper than Luciles's? Yes. Going there again? No. I know! You're hanging on to your seat waiting for more. So here goes...We had just spent almost 4 hours at the DMV to get a New Drivers License for my teen. It was my birthday. Still is, as I write this. We hadn't eaten anything and were looking forward to a really great meal, one that was comparable, if not better, than Lucile's and cheaper at that! My review is based on the 4 things we ordered: - The coffee was watery and pretty bad. - The beignets (original) were thick and chewy. Not enjoyable. - My shrimp creole was disappointing. Here is why: The mound of rice in the middle was partly uncooked. You know when you have that little uncooked "seed" in the middle? Like that. (Why don't people know how to cook rice? It's not rocket science!) The creole sauce was watery and near-tasteless. The shrimp were not over-cooked and that was the only reasonable things about that dish. The cornbread that came with it was warm and quite nice. - My daughter's eggs Benedict were not up to snuff either. The hollandaise sauce was runny and did not taste very good. Of course, this review --like any other-- is based on my experience and my taste buds. You have those who hate reviews on Yelp cos what do Yelpers know. I can only tell you how I feel. Just like how I would tell you how I felt about this restaurant if I wrote restaurant reviews on my food blog -- which I don't. As we drove back to Boulder, both of us started feeling uncomfortable. I had gripes. We felt so bad that we actually took a detour home to help ease the discomfort, before heading to school and work. Yes. Will I tell you never to eat there? No. But I can tell you that I won't be going back. What I will also tell you is that if you do eat there, stick with traditional breakfast items instead of "southern comfort food."
(2)Charlie O.
Friendly service and cheap prices. Food is decent but nothing special. Biscuits are not nearly as good as lucilles. good if you want a $6 omlette and semi decent coffee. If you want real southern cooking and amazing coffee go to lucilles.
(3)Stephanie P.
Wrong. No. Bad. First red flag: no chicory coffee. What? Um, have you ever BEEN to New Orleans? Chicory coffee is not optional. Service was impersonal, bordering on surly (and no, I don't think we were unpleasant customers). You can get away with that if your food is GREAT, but that wasn't the case. The place was nearly empty but for several tables of sad eyed, pasty Longmontians eating in silence and being all..."Longmonty." ***shudder*** Beignets: Flavorless and tough. Dough needs salt. Not enough powdered sugar. Food was bland, tepid, and did not taste like love, a key ingredient in creole cooking. I don't love everything at Lucille's, but there's just enough love in it to compensate. Well. There it is.
(1)Tara B.
I have never left a negative reviews, but the food was that bad... The restaurant was clean, the service was fine, the food was so horrible. The biscuits and gravy tasted left over, down to the ice cold gravy. The huevos rancheros had zero flavor and the beans were cold. The potatoes (how can you mess up potatoes) tasted old... Not even ketchup made them edible. The kids French toast was the only edible thing on the table. As a southern girl, born in NOLA, I would have to say that it's insulting to call this creole. I am note sure how you would ever eat here over Garden Gate or Lucille's.
(1)Claudia H.
The service was mediocre at best. The food was dreadful. I ordered the meatloaf. It came with a side of mashed potatoes and corn. The corn was cheap canned corn with no flavor whatsoever. It was as if the "chef" had opened up a can of dollar store reject corn and dumped it onto my plate. It wasn't even warm. The mashed potatoes were okay. The meatloaf was over salted and just stuffed with random filler. My sister ordered a BLT with a side of potatoes. The potatoes had clearly been sitting out for at least 24 hours. They had that hard on the top, squishy on the underside feel. Her BLT was just cheap white bread that was put in a toaster with mayo, a leaf of iceberg lettuce, old tomatoes and bacon. It was literally exactly what you'd make at home - if you are broke and have to use cheap bread and tomatoes from two days ago. Oh. And there were flies EVERYWHERE. No wonder they were nearly empty. Never. Again.
(1)Gary G.
This restaurant offers a great menu and good efficient service. Everything ordered was served efficiently the freshness was at the top of the scale. There are many average breakfast restaurants. This restaurant is certainly way above average. Try it for a cut above average
(5)Shunnie C.
Thought this was going to be a good one based on my previous success in finding good places with the Yelp App. The potatoes were dried, old and spongy, my omelette was over cooked and ham inside was lukewarm, cheese partially melted... inside still cold, The creo crab benedict, it smelled fishy! and tasted terrible... Not sure why people gave it 4-5 stars... They do seat you right away but it'll take a while before the server come around to take your order. Don't do it. Other places nearby that I do recommend: Big Daddy's Bagels (good breakfast sandwiches), Le Peep (good), Lucille's (best in the area IMO)
(1)J A F.
So sorry to write this because Ilene used to manage my favorite restaurant so I expected great things. I've been three times and had three bad meals. I did try to like it. Clean up the mess at the front door, that's just bad business.
(1)Jon H.
While the food was tasty the last time my family and I ate here, the service is phenomenally poor. This last time we finally left after a hour without any food, just the excuse that the kitchen was backed up. Even though we saw several tables seated after us receive the same items, finish them and leave. We finally left without any food and we will not be going back.
(1)Darren O.
Everything I have had here is not unique, interesting or novel. It's diner food without any special edge. The coffee is OK. The hollandaise on the eggs Benedict is granular, we asked about it and they use flour in it! I had the huevos rancheros and it was fine. The potatoes were just mushy, no flavor or crispy crust on the outside.
(3)Peggy P.
OMG fantastic brunch! The artichoke Benedict with asparagus was phenomenal! Poached egg perfectly done with velvety hollandaise. Spotless premises in a hard-to-find corner of a quiet mall in Longmont.
(5)Rebecca L.
I've finally found a good breakfast place in Longmont! I was really overjoyed to find this place. For starters, we could park close (the restaurant is on a corner, so it has parking on two sides), there was no wait to get seated (even though they were busy, and it was 10am on a Saturday), and the restaurant wasn't hot. Lately every place we've been to (Goodfellas, The Egg and I, Two Dogs Diner, etc.) has been so hot and stuffy, but Leenie's was well air-conditioned. We started off ordering the beignets. I can't say I thought I was in New Orleans, but they were solidly enjoyable, and I'll definitely get them again. The entrees we ordered came with biscuits, and those came out on plates by themselves before anything else. I was blown away by how big they are (they almost filled a salad plate), and at first I wondered what I would do with that much biscuit, but then the waitress brought over their jam caddy, filled with REAL jam (rather than those tiny packets of gummy jelly that most places have)! When I noticed the full tray of packets of real butter on the table I was in heaven. I could have eaten just my biscuit with lots of butter and jam and called it a meal. But while I had scarcely made headway on the biscuit and beignets, our order arrived. We both got chicken-fried chicken. The chicken was very tender (you can easily cut it with a fork) and moist. The flavor was overpowered by the gravy, which wasn't bad, but it's not what I'm used to. I believe it had nutmeg in it. I was quite put off at first, but I kind of warmed up to it. My husband even asked for extra gravy, and the waitress brought out a bowl almost full of gravy (most of which we didn't use), which I thought was generous until we found that we were charged $2.50 for it. I ordered my eggs over-medium, and they were perfectly cooked. The home-fry potatoes were a mixed bag. They were nicely browned (unlike those anemic, pasty things that Le Peep serves up), and some of the chunks were delicious. But some of the chunks were kind of dried out and starchy, and distinctly tasted like reheated potatoes from yesterday. The service was quick, and though I wish the waitress had come by a little more often, the hostess came over and kept our drinks filled, and everyone we encountered was very pleasant. The lunch menu includes a lot of sandwiches (including various po' boys), crab cakes, catfish, and meatloaf. (UPDATE: I tried the crab cakes on 9/25/13. I liked them, but the beans that come with them are mushy and not particularly flavorful. Maybe ask if you can substitute something else. I also didn't like the sauce on top of the crab cakes because it tasted like salsa, not "lobster sauce," as described on the menu.) If air conditioning, real jam, and real butter aren't important to you, you might be less enthused about Leenie's, but I was thoroughly charmed and can't wait to go back.
(4)Sam R.
Not the best place to go with food allergies. I made a request and it didn't get completed. Ordered the chicken fried steak and it was small and flat, expensive for what they served us. I won't be back.
(2)Ed D.
Excellent in all respects. Right out of NOLA. The highest priced items on the menu at $9.45 are the Eggs Florentine which is creamed spinach, poached eggs and oysters or the Crab Benedict. Lots of good Southern dishes like fried catfish, red beans & rice, creole, Po' Boys, on & on. Well worth a trip.
(5)Brian A.
Whole in the wall Southern cafe... that's the best way to describe this place. They use lot's of butter, lots of fat, and produced some really yummy food. Their homemade jelly's rock, and they sell them to go. Personally I find this the better of the two places in town that serve this type of food. However, here they are more Southern than Cajun/Creole. So keep that in mind. I like their biscuits and cornbread better as well. More often than not, when I go here I end up getting their meatloaf. It is some of the best I've ever had. Their breakfasts are very good, and I tend to get their red bean omelet when I get breakfast. My wife orders a variety of thing, she always get the potatoes but I prefer their grits. The service here is hit and miss - and by that I mean sometimes they switch into "Southern Mode", so don't go here if your in a rush. They are always VERY nice, and have never messed up an order.
(4)Dan P.
I had the red bean omelette and my wife had the huevos rancheros. Both were awful. The biscuit was dry and tasted like it came out of a box. I'd rather go to Denny's for breakfast than go here. I am amazed at all the good reviews of the place - those people need to go to Luceille's, La Peep, or Egg and I to find out what a 3-5 star breakfast place is.
(1)Erik N.
Real good food. Ask for Texas scramble if you like a hearty breakfast. Eggs, potatoes, gravy, meat, biscuits. The southern fried donuts are good. Leenie is down home friendly.
(5)Joslyn R.
this place is a joke!!!! the owner's scott and ilene are horrible and unethical people!!! the food has gone downhill and they treat their staff...especially the young people who work there like crap!!! i will never give these people another dime of my money or a minute of my time!!! please do not support this poorly run and managed business!!!!
(1)They Call Me L.
I liked my meal okay, but it wasn't terribly memorable. I *do* remember, the waiter had a funny Pillsbury Dough Boy shirt on, though.
(3)Bob J.
Had lunch here 12/8/2012 with my daughter. She wanted 'comfort food' and chose the Red Beans & Rice. The beans were ok. Personally, I prefer a "creamier" version (Popeye's makes better IMHO). The rice was somewhat undercooked or dried (some crunchy grains). The "Creole sausage" billed on the menu as the topping, was more like a breakfast patty sliced into strips (not like traditional Andouille). It came with a delicious 4x4 square of cornbread. I've been to the Red Beans & Rice Celebration in Jackson,MS and had them in NOLA. The most authentic recipes are 'juicier'. BTW- The RB&R at Oscar Blues is very similarly disappointing. I tried their 'Baked American Meatloaf'. They apparently top their loaf with bacon, and that was on the 2-2x4 slices on my plate. It was accompanied by genuine homemade mashed potatoes:), corn (tasted like frozen or canned) and cornbread. The 'rich brown gravy' was a tad too salty, but made for a comfort meal. Overall, the service & space was a 4.5, but the food we ate was less than expected. I rate Leenie's Southern Cafe 3 of 5. Not a MUST DO MEAL. I might return to try their breakfast entrees & beignets.
(3)Heather B.
Best food! Even since we've moved out of Longmont, we drive here for breakfast. Excellent warm comfort food. Service is always friendly, but they do pack in the crowds and the servers get busy. Perfect place for a leisurely breakfast with friends.
(5)Margaret C.
Enjoyed thoroughly. Hey, James G., the hollandaise tastes precisely like Lucile's, and does not come from a powdered mix at all, just so you know. I've been a loyal Lucile's customer for many years, and I also very much liked Leenie's today, this lst time I've tried it. I don't get to Longmont much, but would return here if I'm in the mood for rich fattening yummy southern food and in the vicinity. A few more details, perhaps? Nice biscuit, homemade jams, chicken fried chicken not one bit greasy, all white meat, quite delicious. Potatoes reminiscent of Lucile's. Coffee ok but at a southern type restaurant I prefer the chicory. Friendly enough. Worth checking out!
(4)Chris N.
OK, I suppose if you lower your expectations...to say....like...nothing, you will think this place is wonderful...or maybe if you never have ventured outside of the city borders of Longmont. To me, this is yet another example of Longmont folks desperate to have good eateries like Boulder/Denver and being let down...yet again. Having lived in the South, specifically in NOLA for many years...this does not hold a candle to a true Southern breakfast...like a Mother's or a Camellia Grill. I may be skewed because I am a breakfast guy...love it, from the greek diners where I grew up to my typical haunts of Vilage Coffee Shop and Walnut Cafe in Boulder these days. Breakfast should be fast, affordable and delicious. Leenie's provided none of these. First, decor. Come on...get a counter going please. This is a breakfast joint. While the seating in the new place is greater than the old, I still feel like I am at Souper Salad. Might as well put up a buffet line and call it COuntry Buffet. Second, service. Though people were running all over we somehow did not feel very attended to. Breakfast should be a high turnover meal. We waited forever for our food...then it trickled out inconsistently. Some folks were digging in while others were glancing around for their food. People that were seated after us were served before us. Folks seemed nice, they just did not get the whole concept of "get 'em seated, get 'em fed, and get 'em gone". Thirdly, very overpriced for breakfast. Somhow I wound up spending more for breakfast than I would have for dinner/drinks for the same group. Just not right. Lastly, the menu, the presentation and the food itself. The menu was really busy and difficult to decifer. If you are a vegetarian, write this place off since there are no substitutes for anything that do not have meat (even this can be done in the South these days folks)...and this is Boulder County, probably more vegetarians per capita than most places on earth. The menu could use a lesson in simplification. How about just a cheese omelet with a biscuit and potatoes that I can throw Tabasco on...now that is Southern. Nothing that landed on our table had any care taken to make it look good. Just seemed a bit half-assed, kind of like what I would do if I were cooking breakfast for some guests at my house...yet, I still think I could do a better job. The food itself was nothing special. Given all the hype I've seen about this place and knowing truly good southern cooking and just a good breakfast in general...I gotta say, this place is a fraud.
(1)Jeffrey S.
Terrible. Also, my previously posted scathing review of this poor excuse for a restaurant seems to be missing?
(1)Becky G.
This place was so good we went two days in a row.. once for breakfast and once for lunch. The home made jams are really good that was a nice treat
(4)Jennifer M.
This place is pretty much just the best. It's in a really tiny, nondescript strip mall, and the restaurant itself isn't much to look at... the food though. Oh boy. It has a very similar menu to Lucile's in Boulder, but I personally think this place blows Lucile's out of the water, and is far cheaper. Fresh beignets, homemade jams, and panfried trout Eggs Benedict are some of the standouts. It doesn't seem like Leenie's gets terribly crowded and seems to have a regular after church/family crowd. If you're looking for a great place for breakfast and don't care about ambiance I would check this place out.
(5)Jennifer G.
Discovered by chance, this little restaurant in a Longmont strip is the greatest breakfast place ever. Huge biscuits with homemade jams (strawberry, triple berry or peach, made by Leenie herself), fried chicken, grits - all top-notch home cookin'. It's always a toss up between the fried chicken or the red bean omelet for me, I love them both so much. The grits are incredible, but they have potatoes for the yankees. they also do lunch, the pot roast is divine, and they do sweet tea right. Give this place a try, you won't be sorry. But beware of Saturday or Sunday around 9-10, it's very busy and there aren't many tables - you will wait, but it's worth it.
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