Lizzy’s Cajun Cafe
Lizzy’s Cajun Cafe
BBQ Half Chicken and Ribs
salads, food
Entrance.
Outdoor dining at Lizzy's Cajun Café in Albany.
This is the front of Lizzie's minus the three tables with umbrellas that I didn't shoot at respect for people's privacy
Montage of images from Lizzy's Cajun Cafe
the interior of the restaurant
2way ribs and links, Mac n cheese and fried zucchini
Very small sides containers with the Two-Way order. Thumb for scale, not a thumbs up! Lol
Hours at Lizzy's Cajun Café in Albany.
Menu at Lizzy's Cajun Café in Albany.
Turkey neck collard greens!
Menu 1. Wild Gulf Shrimp and 5 Cheese Polenta (Shrimp and Grits) Serves 2
Spicy Green Beans
sandwich, food, sandwiches
This is what they said feeds 2-3 people!
Our dinner plate
menu
outside
Jambalaya!
food
Chitterling Dinner
Macaroni & Cheese
Diana H.
Oct 9, 2024
Super Amazing. Always wanted to eat here but never seem to get the timing right, a friend took him here for a Sunday brunch, and we ordered the two-way combos with ribs and links, potato salad, each of which come with a little piece of bread.Both the ribs and the links were outstanding, slow cooked, smoky, tender, crispy on the edges, and the sauce was excellent. We didn't eat inside though because they were catering for an event, and it was interesting to see a bunch of super well dressed people that looked like they were from down south or had down south roots enjoying some food.Staff was super nice, the lady that served us was a real sweetheart, and the overall experience was excellent. Highly recommended for the barbecue. I'm going to go back and try some of the other things!
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Antonette B.
Jan 29, 2025
We had the pleasure of celebrating our grandmother's 99th birthday this past December at Lizzy's Cajun Café. I wanted it to be a wonderful experience, but unfortunately, it didn't fully meet my expectations. **Pros:** - The private event space was charming, cozy, and intimate--almost like hosting a party in your own home. We were allowed to decorate however we liked, which was a nice touch. - Curtis, the owner and father, was an absolute sweetheart. He was kind, accommodating, and even surprised us with complimentary appetizers like cheese sticks and taquitos while guests waited for their meals. His hospitality was greatly appreciated. **Cons:** We had prearranged a system where I collected guests' orders in advance, wrote them on cards with their names, and asked everyone to bring cash to pay for their meals. Given our group of nearly 40 people, I knew it could be complicated, but I was hopeful it would run smoothly. The night before, I discussed everything with Elizabeth (Lizzy), one of the owners. However, she initially suggested charging a flat $40 per person to cover tax and gratuity, which didn't make sense since some guests were ordering lower-cost items like burgers. This later became an issue. During the event, I was repeatedly pulled aside by either Lizzy or her sister Loren regarding complaints from my family, which were valid concerns. Some guests found their garlic noodles hard and cold, burgers were undercooked or had an odd taste, chicken lacked seasoning, and margaritas--priced at around $10--were noticeably weak. The bartender even had to come around and add more alcohol after the fact. At one point, they even ran out of French fries. While I understand that issues can arise, what disappointed me most was Lizzy's response. She seemed visibly irritated by the complaints, and it showed in her tone and facial expressions. While Loren was also frustrated at times, she remained professional and kind throughout. My husband and I enjoyed our catfish, but unfortunately, many guests were dissatisfied with their meals. Another issue was the way food was served. After collecting the name cards I had written, they assigned table numbers but didn't display them properly. Instead of placing the numbers on stands, the servers simply shouted them out when delivering food--making it feel more like a casual diner than a private event. A little planning, such as a seating map or table number stands, could have avoided this confusion. At the end of the night, my husband collected money from guests, ensuring tax and gratuity were covered, yet we still had a $130 discrepancy. Unable to understand why, we just paid it ourselves. We suspect we were charged for the appetizers Curtis had generously provided, as it seemed Lizzy was unhappy about him giving them to us. Throughout the process, communication between the owners was disorganized, and at times, it was unclear who was actually in charge. I always want to support small Black-owned businesses, which makes it especially difficult to write this review. However, they specifically asked for feedback and mentioned that they read all reviews. I sincerely hope this helps them improve their customer service for future events.
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Cindyjo C.
Dec 27, 2024
The location of this restaurant is great. The owner is a nice man. His daughter working the front of the house is super kind. As far as the food, my family ordered the Western BBQ burgers, and I ordered the jambalaya. The burgers had an odd taste. My 14 year old had it said they smelled like goat food, like the pellets. Sure enough I tasted it and it did! We told them and they sent out chicken instead. The chicken came with potato salad. The chicken was ok. The potato salad was not the best. I tried the green and I don't know why it tasted like pickle juice. The jambalaya was watery. I was a part of a large party. The way they didn't really help sort the bill was very unprofessional. The wait staff looking extremely overwhelmed. I personally will never return. Which is a shame, I love a family owned business.
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Jeanne Y.
Dec 20, 2024
I really wanted to like the spot but hygiene here is poor. Oily fingerprints all over my plate, broken oily dressing bowl. Dirt or black pepper on the tomatoes? Staff was kind, but they could do better.
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Scott M.
Jun 23, 2024
The only thing better than the service is the food!!! Immediately I was transformed to my grandmotherd kitchen on a Sunday afternoon. Delicious aromas and friendly voices all around. My fried catfish was perfect my and it came right out of the pan, hot af ( that's a good thing). Potato salad was fire and so was the spicy cabbage!!! My only complaint and I mean my only complaint is that there wasn't more food and that's not because they're not generous it's just to say that I'm greedy!!! Come see these people they will appreciate you and you will definitely appreciate them back.
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Rochelle M.
Oct 7, 2024
I went there this past Sunday for a event. The food was delicious and fresh. The staff was courteous and friendly! I highly recommend this restaurant to everyone who wants a great meal. The owner is very nice !
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Naima A.
Mar 4, 2025
We went to Lizzy's twice. Once on a Friday when Mr. C cleaned and fried some fresh catfish, YUMM! Then we came back that Sunday per our wonderful host, Mr. C's invitation. We were promised brunch, mimosas and live music. We got that and more! We will definitely return for next Sunday's brunch. What a wonderful experience.
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cynthia P.
Jan 15, 2025
This is a business trying very hard to get off the ground. However, I found my order of Louisiana food pretty tasteless although my partner thought her burger was great.
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Kevin L.
Jan 11, 2025
Loved the food here today it was so yummy!! Def recommend this place it has great servings!
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Yvonne W.
Jan 2, 2025
I had a party in this restaurant in April 2024 my guess and I was disappointed in the food and the service; Curtis and I have been texting and I have been calling him for several months now, asking for a refund of $300 which he agreed to refund. me I paid him over $1,000 for my party could you please refund me my $300 that you AGREED to pay me back. thank you
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