Lagniappe Creole Cajun Joynt
- Neighborhood: Englewood/Auburn / Gresham
- 1525 W. 79th St.
- Chicago, IL 60620
- 773-994-6375
- Price range: $ (Under $9)
This Cajun and Creole eatery, which is named after the Louisiana French term that means "a little something extra" (like a baker's dozen), calls Auburn Gresham home (it's pronounced "lan-yap"). The storefront features shiny wood floors, an exposed beam ceiling and accents of exposed brick with seating for about 25 at high and low tables and a window ledge table, plus a few benches. The menu features "Big Easy" favorites like jambalaya, chicken Creole, etouffe (a thick stew) and red beans and rice, and "Bayou classics" include Cajun wings and waffles, gumbo and boudin (Cajun sausage stuffed with dirty rice). Don't come here if you're in a hurry – a hand-scrawled board near the register warns of a 12-15 minute wait, and even longer for specials (they make all the food fresh to order).
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Justine and 79th.
- Parking:
- Street
- Public Transportation:
- CTA Bus: 79/79th, 49 Western.
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday; 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday; closed Sunday and Monday.
- Cuisine:
- Cajun/Creole
- Meals Served:
- Dinner and Lunch
- Price Range:
- $ (Under $9)
- Reservations:
- Accepted
- Alcohol:
- BYOB and Corkage Fee
- Smoking:
- No
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes
- ATM:
- Yes. Just east at the Walgreen's.
- Live Music:
- No
- Features:
- Catering. Off-premise catering available. No children's menu. No buffet.
- Facilities:
- Private Party and Banquet Facilities. Capacity: 50 sit down dinner; 75 for a cocktail reception in the upstairs party space.
- Specialties:
- Etoufee, gumbo, red beans and rice, jambalaya.
- Payment Methods:
- Cash and Major Credit Cards
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Seating :
- For 25
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"Severely Disappointed"
By Angel from south suburbs, May 4, 2008
I suggested this place for my book club's anniversary because my college alumni group had a few events there and said the food was good. We must h...
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"Wow! A Valentine's Day Treat!"
By KatPav from Beverly, February 20, 2008
My husband and I went there for Valentine's Day and were pleasantly surprised by one of the most delicious meals we've ever had on the South Side. ...
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"Went there for dinner 2..."
By Marc from chicago, il, August 30, 2007
Went there for dinner 2 weekends in a row. First time, food was very good, well seasoned and fresh. We were served by one of the owners, who was ve...
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