Shade Tree Cafe

Only seating is outside under the shade trees........not good if you have on dress shirts.....some birds can't hold their business while they are looking for scrapes on the ground......just so you know.....you walk up to the Front door that has a whole cut in it, and a window installed......and that is as far as you go to get inside..not for me....don't care how good the food is.......

I've reviewed this place before and What can I say that hasn't been said by all these other 5 star reviews? Everything about this place is just cool and fun. The food is hands down delicious. People are friendly. My favorite is the grilled seafood chef salad. Big enough to split but even though I swear I can't eat it all I do every time. You can bring your own beverages of choice. This has become our go to place to take out of town company. They love the trees and the 120 year old house I usually take a tablecloth, silverware as I really don't like plastic , and wine. Makes it a little more special. The trick is figuring out when they are open. Weather and other factors apply. Always best to call first and go early fir best selection. Now with the pandemic and people preferring to eat outdoors this place deterred a 6th Star!!

Just fabulous. Food was great and the ambiance, my God. Perfect. It's my first time here today and I am sold. It's a Tuesday and I ordered the roast chicken with green beans and Mac & cheese and let me tell you, it's hard to beat! It was a simple meal on the specials board, and I have no regrets. My lunch came with a brownie for dessert, actually two brownies that are moist and on point. So many menu options, so I can't wait to come back over and over and try everything! Can't wait to bring my whole family here.

Great little place with a great menu. Plenty of outdoor seating under the trees. Definitely recommend. The Ribeye wrap was amazing.

What a place! It's a super safe bet! All the menu is amazing! Service could be faster but I believe the secret is to pre order

This place is perfect. First of all it passed the trifecta (ambience, service and food) with flying colors. We are so excited to have found this place and it's with full confidence that I'm saying we will be regulars.I had built this place up quite a bit. First, I'd heard the food and the owner/chef was exceptional. Then I looked at the photos of the outdoor dining area. Yeah, ummm...sold.So we arrive a little before opening time (10am) and wait in the parking lot like all normal people do when they are excited, right? Or is that just me? Whatever, don't judge. We walk in and start exploring the area. It's just so charming. Huge oak trees, bird baths, and even a koi pond. Bamboo lined the fence and you feel like you're in your friends back yard. That feeling doesn't go away once you're greeted by the sweet waitress who gives us the deets on when and where to place our orders, delighted us by feeding the koi and pointed us in the direction of the restrooms. Nor did it stop while ordering. We were able to chat with Chef Lonnie who described a little of his passion and talked with us about local cuisine. Everyone here was so nice! I went with the Delcambre BLT which was grilled shrimp, sautéed onions, bacon, tomatoes, lettuce, tabasco mayo and creole mustard on a croissant. Can I just say that #1 YOU HAD ME A TABASCO MAYO (seriously-tabasco mayo is the greatest thing ever invented and now you're adding creole mustard to it?? Uh, want to get married?) And #2 this sandwich was the bee's knees. It was perfectly executed...from the perfectly grilled onions to the jumbo (and butterflied...hello!) shrimp. I simply loved it. It came with hand cut fries that were very good but the sandwich stole the show. We also received a free dessert since it was our first visit (and they loved us:) and it was bread pudding and a damn good bread pudding it was. We will be back and you should go too! In fact, what are you doing tonight?

Everything about this place is delicious. The staff is super friendly. Can't go wrong.

This is a spectacular place with kind and respectful owners. They have ample outdoor seating and is a treasure for fair weather dining. The food is scrumptious and they have a selection to suit any palate.

This is one of the BEST restaurants in the area. I've had many items on the menu and I have always enjoyed them. The chefs gumbo is the best anywhere!! If you haven't been you're missing out!!

The food is always fresh and delicious. The chicken breast and pasta is awesome. It's best to call in your order but on a nice day it's peaceful to sit under the trees and enjoy your meal. They have really good food give it a try.The pan fried chicken with bow tie pasta with a Tasso and corn cream sauce is delicious. Crispy chicken breast and perfect pasta what else can you ask for. O yes you can ask for an amazing stuffed hamburger steak with grilled onions and mashed potatoes equally as delicious. They also have the best wedge salad I've ever had with the best blue cheese dressing. The food of the menu is cooked to order only the plate lunches are cooked in big batches. And the fried eggplant appetizer is great best I've ever had.