Bonnie C's Cafe storefront on Front Street in Slidell, LA, with fall paintings in the windows

Cajun home cooking in Slidell, LAFamily dining at its finest.

Down-home Cajun cookin' on Front Street: red beans and meat, golden fried seafood, po'boys, and the plate lunches south Louisiana was raised on.

4.6★ on Google Daily specials Mon–Fri Catering available
  • Dine-inCasual and family-friendly
  • Carry-outCall ahead, ready fast
  • DeliveryOrder on DoorDash
  • CateringParties, weddings, offices
Daily specials

A different reason to come hungry every day.

From Monday red beans to Friday's fried fish, these are the plates folks plan their week around.

Monday through Friday, there's always a special on the board. Call (985) 288-5061

Monday
Monday special at Bonnie C's: red beans and rice with a paneed pork chop and smoked sausage

Red Beans & Meat

Paneed pork chop, smoked sausage & cornbread muffin

Tuesday
Tuesday special at Bonnie C's: country fried chicken and a seafood-stuffed loaded baked potato

Country Fried Chicken

Or our seafood-stuffed loaded baked potato

Wednesday
Wednesday specials at Bonnie C's: stuffed bell peppers, all-you-can-eat fried fish and boudin eggrolls

Stuffed Bell Peppers

All-you-can-eat fish & boudin eggrolls

Thursday
Thursday special at Bonnie C's: white beans and rice with a paneed pork chop and smoked sausage

White Beans & Meat

Paneed pork chop, smoked sausage & cornbread muffin

Friday
Friday special at Bonnie C's: fried fish over jambalaya topped with crawfish cream sauce

Fried Fish & Jambalaya

Topped with our signature crawfish cream sauce

From the menu

Cajun comfort food in Slidell, done the long way.

A few of the plates regulars order again and again. The full menu has po'boys, burgers, pasta, kids' plates and dessert too.

  • Red Beans & Meat

    $12.99

    Slow cooked and seasoned, with rice, cornbread and salad. Add a pork chop for $2.99.

  • Deep South Gold

    $16.99

    Boneless chicken breast stuffed with seafood, fried and topped with crawfish sauce, with two sides.

  • Homemade Gumbo

    $5.99 / $9.99

    With rice, by the cup or the bowl.

  • Half & Half Platter

    $19.99

    Gulf seafood with two sides, hush puppies, and tartar, cocktail or remoulade.

  • Jambalaya Pasta

    $20.99

    A south Louisiana tradition with our select spices and seasonings, over angel hair with a side salad.

  • The Smokin' Hot Po'Boy

    $15.99

    Hot and smoked sausage with pepperjack and grilled onions, dressed, with fries.

Fried fish over jambalaya with crawfish cream sauce and garlic bread at Bonnie C's Cafe in Slidell
Fried fish & jambalaya with crawfish cream sauce
Tower of jumbo onion rings with dipping sauce at Bonnie C's Cafe
Jumbo onion rings
Our story

A Front Street kitchen with Gulf Coast roots.

Bonnie C's is tucked into a brick storefront on Front Street in downtown Slidell, and the Gulf Coast runs through all of it: the décor, the food, the easygoing attitude.

It's the kind of place where the staff remembers your name and the cornbread shows up warm. Come hungry, and leave like family.

Bonnie C's script sign and black awning over the brick storefront at 1768 Front Street, Slidell
What folks are sayin'

Slidell's been talking.

4.6average rating on Google
"We had an absolutely wonderful experience! The food was excellent, the atmosphere was great, and the service was outstanding. Our server, Gabrielle, was fantastic."
Jason S. Google
"This restaurant has the best New Orleans fried chicken!! Bake Mac and cheese and yams are a delicious side! Onion rings were crispy and flavorful!!"
Lynn C. Google
"First time in Nola. Drove from Kansas City and this was the first place we found near our hotel; boy am I glad we did!! Food was phenomenal!! Good portions too."
Emily H. Google
Catering & private events

Feeding a crowd? We've got the pans.

Party trays, crawfish pies, gumbo by the quart, jambalaya and pasta by the pan, whole turkeys and homemade desserts. Tell us the date and the headcount and we'll help you build the spread.

On Saturdays and Sundays the whole cafe is yours for birthdays, showers, rehearsal dinners and office parties.

"We used Bonnie C's to cater our lunch time wedding. Everything was set up great and the food tasted amazing. We got frequent compliments on all of it - especially the Mac n cheese!"
Valerie S. Google
Find your seat

Come hungry. Leave like family.

We're right on Front Street in downtown Slidell. Just look for the black awning and the script sign.

1768 Front Street
Slidell, LA 70458

Mon–Thu 11AM–8PM · Fri 11AM–9PM

  • Monday – Thursday11AM – 8PM
  • Friday11AM – 9PM
  • Saturday & SundayPrivate events
Good to know

Questions about Bonnie C's in Slidell

What are Bonnie C's hours?

We're open Monday through Thursday from 11AM to 8PM and Friday from 11AM to 9PM. On Saturdays and Sundays the cafe is reserved for private events.

Where is Bonnie C's Cafe?

We're at 1768 Front Street in downtown Slidell, LA 70458. Look for the black awning and the script sign.

Do you have daily specials?

Yes. Monday is red beans and meat, Tuesday is country fried chicken or a seafood-stuffed baked potato, Wednesday is stuffed bell peppers with all-you-can-eat fish and boudin eggrolls, Thursday is white beans and meat, and Friday is fried fish and jambalaya with crawfish cream sauce.

Can I order carry-out or delivery?

Yes. Call (985) 288-5061 and we'll have your carry-out order ready fast. For delivery, order through DoorDash.

Do you cater?

Yes. We cater parties, weddings and office lunches with trays, hot entrée pans, soups by the quart, meats and desserts. We recommend at least 48 hours' notice for most catering orders.

Can I rent the cafe for a private party?

Yes. On Saturdays and Sundays the whole cafe is available for private parties, showers, rehearsal dinners and corporate events. You order from the catering menu and bring your own decorations.

Do you have a kids' menu?

Yes. Kids under 12 can choose from chicken bites, grilled cheese, spaghetti, fish, a hamburger or red beans for $7.99.

Hungry yet? Lunch is on the stove.

Call ahead and your order will be ready when you pull up on Front Street, or have it delivered.