Cafe Zydeco
1 W 15th St, Helena, MT, 59601
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Address :
1 W 15th St
Helena, MT, 59601 - Phone (406) 449-7032
- Website https://www.cafezydeco.com/
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 3:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : No
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : No
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Tara F.
Cafe Zydeco is the bomb!!! Ray and Lou, the owners have made this into an amazing restaurant. Jeannie, who waited on us, is a kick in the pants! The people, the wonderful food, and the atmosphere are all awesome. The smallness of this restaurant is what makes it so unique and quaint and it's decorated so New Orleanish. I've been to New Orleans many times and the food here is just as delish if not better. My favorites include: Seafood Gumbo, Crawfish Etoufee, Crawfish Omelet, Begnets, Mambo Pita...it's all so delicious!!!!
(5)John K.
I had the Red Beans and Rice, this is not even close to the Red Beans and Rice you get in New Orleans or other Cajun places in the south. It was literally red beans and white rice, no sauce or sausage that is the norm when ordering at other Cajun restaurants.
(2)Ashley C.
I tried a new dish and it might be my favorite - the Pasta Zydeco. It was about $11 and even the small is large, but I ended up with some good left-overs. Tried the seasonal pumpkin bread pudding. It's just as good as the original. The gentleman taking our order was patient while we tried to decide. They could just REALLY use more space.
(4)Ronald A.
I stopped in here on my way to my hotel, having just arrived from Portland. I had read about this place the last time i was here and was intrigued. I ordered the muffelatta sandwich. It was good, but not what I remember from New Orleans. The sandwich had too much bread and not enough of that good olive spread. I will come back, but will try the gumbo or jambalaya.
(3)Shawn J.
Awesome food in a VERY small place. I counted 4 tables inside and maybe 4 or 5 outside. Owers were super friendly and the food excellent. Total for a small Gumbo (that was too big to finish) Ice Tea and a Bread Pudding was ~16.00 without tip. Be warned that they close early (7pm) but definately go and enjoy!
(5)Mike E.
I love this place. I eat lunch here pretty regularly and can recommend nearly the entire menu. My favorite right now is the spicy pork cubano, but the gumbo and po boys are solid choices as well. My only complaint is that its on the spendy side for lunch: $10+, otherwise I would eat there every day.
(5)Stacey M.
Wow! This place had wonderful Po-Boys. I would have to say as good as New Orleans. We will stop here again. We sat under the covered porch outside and the staff was very friendly.
(5)Mark P.
Great lunch spot. I can't speak for the "authenticity" of the food, as I have never been down to New Orleans to try the real thing. However, it all tastes fresh and delicious. They have a few non-cajun options, such as a reuben hoagie, as well. The food could be spicier, but I understand that it has to be toned down a bit for the typical northern customer.
(4)John Q.
Outstanding Cajun food but it is very close quarters inside. We happened to order two sides of chips (Cajun & Sea Salt/Vinegar) which were great. But we did not know until after the fact that those order of chips are made fresh. It would have been nice to have been told by the person who took our order that the chips are made to order and it will delay your food from arriving. Had we known, I doubt we would have order those chip since it took us at least 40 minutes to get our food - during thier lunch rush. That being said it does not mean that we won't be back again. Oh, and I recommend the Hush Puppies - they are to die for!
(5)Kristie S.
One of my favorite lunch spots in Helena! If you don't know where it is, keep your GPS ready. If you blink, you could miss it. I've never had a bad meal here. The gumbo (without rice) is delicious. The sandwiches are MASSIVE. So, why not five stars? As much as I love this place, the physical restaurant is a bit of a bummer. The inside is tiny, tiny, which can make even ordering "to go" food a little bit like competing in a culinary Olympic hurdling event. Is it worth it? Absolutely. Maybe the twisting and dodging helps burn off a few calories.
(4)David A.
This is a picturesque little cafe in a picturesque town. The owner has a fun sense of style too. There were flowers nestled in coffee cans, neat artwork, and nice music playing. It all blends together perfectly and makes for a good mood while you wait for your food. They had me at good mood and food. I ordered a salad and wanted to try a po' boy. I asked if the roast beef was homemade and the friendly lady behind the counter said no. She indicated that their pork was; so I went with a Cajun pork po' boy. The salad came out and it was ok. It wasn't anything special and the dressing was a little bitter. The sandwich came out and it wasn't much to look at. Immediately I'm thinking these reviews are inflated...until I take a bite. Dang! It was some of the best pulled pork I've ever had. It was tender, jucy, and flavorful. The sauce they had it coated in was delicious too. It was a horseradish garlic aoli. It brought the sandwich together both literally and metaphorically. They take all this goodness and pile it inside a soft, chewy bread bun. It was really something special.
(4)Minnie M.
I wish there was one in great falls but I'd gladly drive the hour to eat here. Such good Cajun food. So delicious. I just with I could eat there all the time. This cute little place serves amazing food. Try the pasta zydeco, I loved it. Don't get a large, their portions are really big lol good service too. I'll definitely be back soon to try more
(5)Mckade E.
The best lunch spot in helena. I eat here a few times a month and I have never had a bad meal. The gator is delicious and swap sauce is the boss.
(5)Kevin S.
Very quirky cafe located in downtown Helena that is Cajun themed. Chicken salad is good but not what you think when it comes to chicken salad. The fried green tomatoes are out of this world. If you are in Helena check this place out after you check out the Montana State Capital first.
(5)Dave W.
First, I love this place! The reason I only rate Cafe Zydeco as a 4 star is the lack of space and seating. The food is unmatched in its Po' Boy-ness! I have been giddy with delight at everything I've ordered there, but like I said they need to expand and provide more seating. Love you Zydeco!
(4)Tori B.
After moving to Helena from Hawaii, there were many things I wanted to enjoy, most of them involved food or beer. Hawaii has some great food but it is not the same as the mainland dishes I grew up with. Mainly, I have been on a quest for the perfect pizza, Mexican, wings, steak... standard stuff, but I kept driving by Cafe Zydeco so I finally wandered in last night. Yeah, it is small, and a lot of people talk about that in their reviews. I have noticed a lot of places in town are small. Small town, small restaurants. Who cares? The servings are HUGE. I shared the leftovers with my spouse the next day and we were both full. The jambalaya I had was too much food. I ordered a large because small usually means tiny. It was full of chicken, shrimp and andouille sausage, and a very decent amount of spice. I like my food spicy and this place understands spicy. The garlic bread they served with it was perfect. Too much butter. Too much spice. Just like they do it down south. It weighed a LOT. I may update this review at a later date. I don't usually review a place after one visit but this one was easy. The portion size, the price, the quality ingredients, the spice (I brought one of their bottles of hot sauce to the table but never opened it) were enough to write about. I am already planning my next visit. Will I get too much gumbo next time, or a po' boy that is far too big to finish? My mouth is watering just thinking about it.
(5)Abigail H.
Delicious!! I had the shrimp taco and I was not disappointed!! I'll be back!! The site was tiny and I didn't think the flavors would be great, but boy was I wrong! Definitely worth trying this place out especially if you like seafood. When I went into the little cafe I was surprised to find lots more seating than I originally thought was there. The food was fantastic and I will be back!!
(5)Robin L.
no options for people with allergies. S'okay.
(2)Heather G.
Very authentic Cajun food. There is seating outside, and a few tables inside. The bread pudding is great. Don't come if you're in a hurry, but worth the wait.
(5)Stephanie E.
Love Cafe Zydeco, especially the beignets & big mamou on Saturday mornings! The price is reasonable & the food is always hot & fresh!
(5)Michelle B.
AWESOME!! We had the Po Boy w/ sausage and the chicken and sausage gumbo both were large portions (had to take the gumbo home) and really flavorful. We had hot fresh begnets for dessert. I'd drive back from Missoula for lunch again it was THAT GOOD! They were pretty busy the whole time we were there and it is very small, but everyone we met, including the cook, was very friendly.
(5)Erik V.
Based off of the crawfish Po boy I had at this place, do not go here thinking that you're going to get cajun New Orleans style seafood.
(2)Zachery M.
The jambalaya is incredible, great flavor to it. The fried green tomatoes also have a great spice mix on them. The place is a bit small compared to what I'm used to but Helena isn't a huge town so that could be why. I haven't found a Cajun place this good in Denver and it's a much bigger city.
(5)Dustin R.
We pulled up and started walking towards the door when the owner jumped out of his car to come back just for us! He had just closed the place, but was willing to seat & feed us past hours. Never had service like that! The food was great too!
(5)Nick B.
I love the shrimp po boy and the jambalaya. The aioli is so good and I have bought it from them by the tub. Weekend morning beignets and chicory coffee are a must. One negative: the shrimp po boy used to have nice romaine lettuce, but now has stringy, flavorless "Taco Bell" taco lettuce. I know romaine costs more, but really I'd rather have no lettuce at all if its gonna be that lettuce.
(4)Eric L.
I love Cajun food, but it's hard to find (and rarely good) outside of Louisiana. Most places where I try it are disappointing. Cafe Zydeco is an exception - the food is excellent and authentic! I ate the seafood gumbo and crawfish/shrimp etouffee, plus I had beignets for dessert. It was all good! The food was as good as what you get in New Orleans. Portion sizes are very healthy as well. There is a small and large option on the meals. I went for the "small" and it was plenty big - the "large" would have been too much for a single person. The restaurant itself is very small and most of the seating is outside. It's not fancy by any means. However, if you're looking for a non-pretentious restaurant with awesome food, this is the place!
(4)Harjap D.
This place is spectacular. I was on a road trip from michigan to seattle and this was not just the best place we ate on the road but one of the top places i have eaten in my life. Every bite made you waiting for the next with the huge and tender shrimp, succulent sausage and a beautiful creole aoli and bun to bring it all together. I had the all that jazz po boy and i wish i could have one right now. This was my first taste of cajun food and now i feel spoiled. Also, the lady behind the counter was extremely hospitable and welcoming. Thank you cafe zydeco for a great experience! I'll definitely be stopping by the next time im in helena.
(5)Amanda C.
Really really good. One of my favorite places in Helena. Very flavorful and nice people. I wish they were in a bigger location as there wasn't room to stand to wait for our food much less sit, and I wish they were a bit cheaper. $10 for a sandwich is a bit much for Helena. My husband and I will go back but wouldn't spend upwards of $40 (without drinks) for us and the two boys on lunch. Dinner yes but lunch no.
(4)Andrew R.
deep fried bread pudding!
(5)Caroline S.
Happened in to place while vacationing from LA -- astonishingly delicious food! My son declared he is going to move to Helena when he grows up, just so he can eat here every day. Our party ordered the shrimp po-boy, the seafood gumbo, the chicken gumbo, the jambalaya, and the red beans and rice. Everything was fantastic! Yes, there's hardly anywhere to sit, but most people seem to know this and get their food to-go. Timing is everything: When we came in, there was plenty of room to sit outside; while we were eating, the lunch crowd arrived and the line snaked out the door, but by the time we left, tables were available.
(5)Don S.
This is THE real deal! Delectable food! Fresh ingredients, freshly prepard for every customer! Reasonable prices. Immense portions! Friendly owner and staff! By FAR the best place to eat in MT. The Seafood Gumbo and crawfish-shrimp etoufee was unbelievable...both as good as any I've had in NOLA, including K Paul's and Commanders Palace, and lesser known places. You simply must eat here! One caveat, I might take it out next time. It was hot...90s and it was beastly inside, so I ate outside which was only marginally cooler. No air-conditioning, but that only prevented a six star rating. This is worth any hardship. You do not go here for ambience, you go here for a religious experience. As others have warned, 7PM closing , so plan ahead.
(5)Walter C.
Camping in Basin and decided to go t Helena for the day. Used Yelp to look for restaurants and found this one. Wasn't disappointed, good food, quick service and it was lively sitting outside.
(5)Taylor K.
I love stopping here on a Saturday morning before heading to the Farmer's Market. The beignets are made fresh and served piping hot, and everything else that I've tried on the menu has been awesome. Pretty small place, but they have nice outdoor seating.
(4)Heather Z.
Yum Yum Yum.... Love this place. Everything they make is amazing. Love the "one pot" cooking (and portions are HUGE - last at least 2 meals) and the PoBoys just melt in your mouth. Just "know before you go" - it is small and you will probably have to wait a few minutes to order & for the food, so enjoy the cozy atmosphere & don't be in a hurry! "New Orleans" style....
(5)Sarah Joelle G.
I have ordered an array of meals and they are always excellent. The service is always friendly, fast and the prices are affordable. I love the hole-in-the-wall atmosphere both inside and outside when the weather is nice. I only wish that they were open more for dinner!
(5)Scott M.
My wife and I have had lunch from here twice - took it to go. The inside seats about eight, and they have a deck that seats about another eight, so "to go" works best. Anyway, the first time I went I was a bit struck by the choices. That is, the sheer number of choices. I'm from North Dakota - how do you expect me to be able to choose from all of this "exotic" fare? But my stomach eventually made up it's mind and I tested the water with both feet and got the Crawfish Po-boy. Very filling, very tasty, very well-cooked (that is, not overcooked to the point of chewing leather - very well done). The dill aoli is very good, although I'm sure not particularly lo-cal. I don't recall what my stomach ordered for my wife, but she really enjoyed it as well. Based on that meal I would have given the place four stars. Then came Friday, May 28. My restaurant choices will never be the same. May of 2010 in Helena, Montana was an Oregon winter - cold and rainy. So we were both in the mood for something nice and hot. My stomach chose the jambalaya, and my wife's chose the chicken and sausage gumbo. As I stood there deciding what size to order I asked to see the size of the to-go containers. I have no idea how one person could eat the large of either, so I ordered the "small". I weigh 200 pounds, and ate three meals out of my small jambalaya. My wife had two and a half (with a little help from me) out of her gumbo. Don't bother with the large unless you are having a party. Both came with 1/2 of a very buttery toasted and seasoned French roll, which was very good. Better yet, both were very, very good. My jambalaya was really nicely spiced (and I like it spicy, even being from ND), the shrimp was done very well (again, not tough - done perfectly), the rice was done perfectly, the taste was amazing. But it was second best that day. My wife's gumbo was one of the best things I have ever had. The flavor in the broth was amazing. Yeah, the chicken and the sausage were great, and the rice, again, was done very well. But put it all together with that broth. Wow. The worst thing about that meal - now we will never be able to order another thing from Cafe Zydeco. I just can't imagine ever not ordering the gumbo. It was that good. So here's the fifth star. Go. Get your own. Eat well. This place is terrific.
(5)Nicole B.
We really like Zydeco for good, authentic creole food. Wish it was open more often for dinner and wish that the prices were a little more reasonable (the shrimp po' boy is like $10). Husband loves the gumbo.
(4)Jim H.
Totally Tasty!! Prices on the sandwiches seemed a little high, but you get what you pay for. There's a little bit of a wait but well worth it. I saw a couple other patrons having huge plates of red beans and rice, or maybe it was gumbo, either way it looked really great. Hope this place is here for a while!
(5)Trent B.
This is a great Place to eat. The building is small so get there early but it is worth it. Gumbo is great, Jambalaya is fantastic, and garlic bread is good. One of the few Restaurants in Helena that uses spices so be prepared it may be too spicy for some.
(4)Jason K.
Café Zydeco is by far one of the best little places to get a taste of New Orleans around. I have been too many restaurants that think they know how to make a good PoBoy but this place actually does. Don't miss out on the Red Beans and Rice or the Seafood gumbo either! This is a Jem in the rough!
(5)Mark P.
This is fantastic Cajun food; authentic down to the beignet.
(4)Nathan T.
Very good food, not many good food joints in Montana, but this one is GrrrrrrATE! Lmao.
(5)Jon m.
Went there at lunch. Had Seafood Gumbo. My girlfriend had Jambalaya. Gumbo was OK. She has had Louisiana Cajun before and likes it very much but she was disappointed in her meal. Staff are very friendly and food came quick. If you're claustrophobic, I'd recommend not dining in there as it is very very small in the dining area. Was OK, but I don't think we'll be back.
(3)Isa M.
My husband and I were so lucky to have found this little gem, we just happened to come across it on our way through Helena from Bozeman back to Canada. We had the seafood gumbo and the po boy and both were delicious and plentiful. Fast service, friendly staff and very reasonable. Can highly recommend this little restaurant.
(5)Aaron T.
I've driven by the little house quite a few times and never gave it a thought to stop. After hearing from a lady about the best sandwich she ever had coming from Cafe Zydeco I thought I had to give it a try. I was quite surprised at their choices of sandwiches. I decided to get the "All That Jazz" poorboy, with the suggestion of the gentleman behind the counter. I was a little hesitant, beings it had shrimp and sausage on it. But man was I pleasantly surprised! Absolutely delicious! I was full after eating just half of it, but I somehow managed to get the whole thing down. I'll definitely be back to try something else (even though it'll be tough to beat that sandwich).
(5)Brad R.
Love the red beans and rice. Love the shrimp étouffée, love the gumbo, love the jambolaya. Fast and easy, filling and tasty, what more can you ask for.
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