DATS

Food was good enough. A not as good knockoff of Yats. Very messy but it's expected. Probably not best to eat in the car.

Dats is a favorite local spot that offers great food and great portions. I always enjoy eating here, food is always hot and ready fast. Eerily similar to Yats (logo is literally the exact same and they offer the exact same things) but it tastes noticeably different. Dats also has menu options that are not available at Yats. It's also pretty cheap so that's nice.

One word, delicious. Service was excellent. It's in a grocery shop/slash pick up order environment but has seating and tables on the next to it. It actually works surprisingly. The food wasn't spicy but flavored. Definitely recommend. Dessert was delicious

I was a little worried based on some of the reviews, but decided to give it a try because the friend I was having lunch with wanted to try it. We arrived at 12:30 on a Sunday and the place was empty...more worried....I ordered the gumbo and was pleasantly surprised by the flavorful sausage and tender chicken in a nicely seasoned thick soup served over rice. The buttery toasted bread seemed the same as that served at the Indianapolis chain that bears a similar name. The quality of my gumbo was also similar to that Indianapolis chain. I don't know if maybe Dats went through a rough patch a couple of years ago and that they've now stabilized things? Service was fast, and the mardi gras decor was fun.

I love dats! I was convinced to come here for the first time this year after going to Yats in Muncie a couple months ago! This place is great, and the little store inside is so cute! One of my favorites

The only thing DATS has going for it is price. You can basically eat two meals for $6 - $7. However, it's like eating empty calories and does not do Cajun/Creole food justice. I ordered the gumbo and thai peanut etouffee. The gumbo was kind of just a brown slop - hardly had the developed flavors of a true gumbo. There was also nothing in it but meat really. Sure, that's the most bang for your buck, but I expect a gumbo to be chock full of okra, peppers, etc. The thai peanut etouffee was okay - it was all kind of just really salty. An entree also comes with some garlic bread, which was probably the tasty part of the meal. Oh, you can sample - just ask.

I've been to Dats multiple times and have always loved it. There locations all give off the same cozy vibe and I've never had a negative experience with any of their workers. The food is consistent and you know exactly how it's gonna taste every time. The bread they give you on the side balances the rich and spicy curries/gumbos. The chili cheese etoufee w/ crawfish is a classic and definitely their best in my opinion. Definitely in my top 5 Bloomington eats.

Nice people. I tried the gumbo. I'd give it a 6/10.As a Cajun from the Deep South of Louisiana, I was raised on gumbo. I think the proportions of spices in Dats gumbo is alittle off from the majority of gumbos I've had. It's not bad thoughI will say, I don't have hope when I see a restaurant microwave gumbo....

I've been here several times before because I love YATS up in Indianapolis, and I always seem to wind up slightly disappointed with my food. They don't make the rice right and the sauce is a little bland. Also the last time I went there for food the owner/manager was quite rude. Will not be returning

Great food and prices. The staff was fast and helpful. We enjoyed the atmosphere. Order at the counter, eat at a table.