Louisiana is known for its unique cuisine. Po’boys, gumbo, jambalaya, and countless other dishes pepper the menus of just about every restaurant in the state. But just when you think you’ve had it all, someone goes and breaks the mold. This culinary creation can only be described as incredible, and it’s worth a road trip from any corner of the state. For one of the most unique dishes in Louisiana, head on over to Grapevine Cafe, where you can get a taste of some special crawfish cornbread that will surely make you lose your mind.
Tucked away in the heart of Donaldsonville, The Grapevine Cafe opened its doors in 2001 and is quite the hidden gem in Ascension Parish.
Grapevine Cafe and Gallery/Facebook
The charming cafe is housed in a renovated 1920s-era building in the historic downtown area.
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Quirky and colorful, The Grapevine Cafe will surely capture your heart from the moment you walk in.
Ben Trentman/Google Airy and casual vibes make this the perfect spot to feast on some incredible Cajun fare.
And when it comes to the menu, you’ll find a little bit of everything.
The Grapevine Cafe Website
From Cajun favorites to juicy ribeyes, the expansive menu ensures that there’s something for everyone.
The Grapevine Cafe Website
For starters, be sure to order Grapevine Cafe’s specialty appetizer: crawfish cornbread.
KG_TXTraveler/Google Featuring a hefty chunk of cornbread smothered with homemade crawfish etouffee, you’ll be wondering where this unique dish has been your entire life.
You’ll love it so much, you might want to make a whole meal of it!
Ben Trentman/Google Luckily, that’s an option! You can order the crawfish cornbread topped with Southern fried or grilled catfish. Yum!
The Grapevine Cafe is open six days a week for lunch and dinner.
Ben Trentman/Google Find the time to make your way down to this hidden gem - you won’t regret it!
For more information, including a full menu, be sure to check out the Grapevine Cafe website and follow along on the restaurant’s Facebook page.
Grapevine Cafe and Gallery/Facebook
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Ben Trentman/Google
Airy and casual vibes make this the perfect spot to feast on some incredible Cajun fare.
The Grapevine Cafe Website
KG_TXTraveler/Google
Featuring a hefty chunk of cornbread smothered with homemade crawfish etouffee, you’ll be wondering where this unique dish has been your entire life.
Luckily, that’s an option! You can order the crawfish cornbread topped with Southern fried or grilled catfish. Yum!
Find the time to make your way down to this hidden gem - you won’t regret it!
Have you ever dined at the Grapevine Cafe? Ever had the crawfish cornbread? Let us know in the comments below!
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Address: 211 Railroad Ave, Donaldsonville, LA 70346, USA
