Where Ya At Matt

Creole restaurant · Central Business District

Where Ya At Matt

Creole restaurant · Central Business District

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8333 55th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98115

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Po'boys, jambalaya, gumbo, shrimp & grits, beignets  

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+1 206 251 3445
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"You might call Matt Lewis the King of Creole in Seattle, since his food truck is arguably the seat of New Orleans cuisine here. Check the schedule on social media to catch him slinging vivacious shrimp and grits, gumbo, muffulettas, fried chicken po’ boys, and hot, pillowy beignets all over the region, from West Seattle to Redmond." - Vox Creative

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Don Lucho’s and Other Seattle Restaurants Return to Food Truck Roots for Social Distancing - Eater Seattle

"Where Ya At Matt, a New Orleans soul food purveyor, operates similarly to Snout & Co, selling items regularly outside its commissary kitchen in Frelard and appearing at various spots including Chuck’s Hop Shop in Central District." - Gabe Guarente

https://seattle.eater.com/2020/4/9/21215424/restaurants-former-food-trucks-return-to-roots-social-distancing-coronavirus
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Pearl Lee

Google
I was looking forward to this food truck as I have heard amazing reviews about how delicious the food is and especially in PNW, great Southern food is hard to come by. I also heard that the service here is great. My boyfriend and I caught them at No Boat Brewing and decided to bring our fur babies for a nice dinner. We arrived at the truck and sadly, the male worker seemed out of it and just in a apathetic mood, so it was uncomfortable trying to order. They didn't say much or anything about when to get the food. When I did pick up our food, I politely asked if the order was ready and not only do I not get a response or a nod, he just turns around and grabs my order before just giving it to me. No enjoy the food or thank you for ordering, and not even a ghost of a smile. We got a small shrimp and grits, oyster po boy, and large jambalaya. The oyster po boy was the star of the order as it was delicious and one of the better po boys my boyfriend and I had, but it was also our first time trying an oyster po boy. The shrimp and grits were nothing to really write about and the jambalaya was just meh. Not sure if we came at a bad day but it's super unfortunate as I was really looking forward to this food truck for the longest time but it was the most disappointing Washington food truck that I have had visited.

Ella Strange

Google
Tried this food truck on a whim and didn’t go in with any expectations, now it is going to be one of my go trucks. The best sandwich and beignets that I have ever had! Incredible flavor and I need the recipe for their house made mayo, 10/10 would recommend!

LION mang

Google
I tried the food truck at Chuck's hop shop. The shrimp Po boy is pretty good, nice French bread and fried shrimp but too saucy with mayo and pickles. I also got the cheesy grits but they're not like what I've had in the South. The beignets were alright but kinda doughy. Overall pretty average for creole food.

Art Record

Google
Great food truck! Excellent point. Any Louisiana native knows points start with the bread. They have authentic French bread. Crispy and chewy. Shrimp were light and clean tasting. Catfish poboy was also good. Both with just the right amount of mayo, lettuce and tomato. Delicious! Find these guys through their website. Eat the poboy. You’ll be back. I know I will.

Peter Reidy

Google
Pretty good, cornbread and honey butter were done highlights. I got the oyster po boy, super crunchy and nice on the texture and flavor, really needs the hot sauce. My wife liked the pork sandwich, she said it was salty and the oyster po boy was much better. I'd go again for the po boys

Lizz K

Google
I was so excited to try their food, I love creole food. Its hard to come by in Seattle. I have a friend from there who makes great food and have been to NOLA. That being said, the red beans had no flavor, i can make better red beans as a Midwesterner taught by a southern woman. The Gumbo was mostly rice. The chicken was cooked well and had some flavor but overall disappointing. The Jambalaya had the most flavor but that's not saying much. Wouldn't order from there again.

sun hwang

Google
I checked his schedule to get some jambalaya. It was supposed to be at Latona pub in greenlake. It took me about an hour drive(round trip) but he wasn't there and heard that he is in Greece now 🤔 UPDATE your website.

John Wyss

Google
If you're tired of the same old thing, this truck is a real serendipity. The sandwiches are anchored by the most fresh and delightful French bread you could ever hope for. I like the Gumbo with a protein add-on. Delicious all around and super friendly folks.
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Maryam G.

Yelp
Oh no, despite so much love, I did not love most of my food from WYAM! Of course the hype has me doubting myself. It is possible that I just ordered wrong. I ordered the pork po' boy, and though I was told it was shredded pork when I asked, it was in fact chewy slices of pork inside. The slaw was nice, but the pork itself was not pleasant to me. The collared greens--a special--were too sweet, and the shrimp and grits were greasy. The rice and beans tasted okay, so I filled up on those. I did however love the hot and fluffy beignets. Excellent, and not something you find everywhere! I also want to note that WYAM is run well! The line at the truck moved briskly, and that the gentleman taking the orders was both kind and efficient. WYAM also updates and communicates their locations via social media clearly, and that's helpful for a food truck! Don't be discouraged by a line, and give it a try--you might like it better than me.
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Tcherina S.

Yelp
They have the best shrimp and grits and the shrimp poboy was awesome as well My daddy is from Louisiana and it's just like home.
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Tammy L.

Yelp
It had been many years since I last had the fried chicken po boy here. The last time was when they were at the Occidental Square lunch time food truck offerings. It was delicious every time I had it. With a random craving I stalked the truck and made my way to it. I ordered a fried chicken po boy and small shrimp n grits, for $28 total. Unfortunately this was a complete miss. I had a feeling that going when the truck first opened might be a bad idea as I always worry about getting yesterday's leftovers. 'I'm not sure if that happened but this sandwich was not edible, and nothing like the sandwich I used to love. The chicken was not crispy, in fact, it was soggy, so soggy that I could not eat it. It's like it was fried and then kept in a lidded container where the condensation made it soggy. I took a couple of bites and threw this $15 sandwich away. I absolutely do but feel good about wasting my money. The shrimp and grits were as good as I remembered and I ate it all.
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Jinny C.

Yelp
I got the shrimp po'boy and it was worth the trek over to Westlake Park where the food truck is parked on Fridays. The other locations they frequent (as posted on their website) aren't convenient for me so I had been waiting to try their food for a while and I will definitely be revisiting! The shrimp was well-breaded and sizable, and there were a good amount in the sandwich. The sandwich is simple, fresh, and delicious.
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Sara S.

Yelp
Quick service is a mixed blessing...great to get the food in a timely manner BUT when it's a fried food, that means my catfish was sitting around getting soggy. I was skeptical and rightly so when it took less than 5 minutes to decide on a beer and the wrapped sandwich was waiting to be picked up. The roll was terrrific! Sauce tasted like plain mayo rather than remoulade which should have pickles and hot sauce. $16 for a basically premade po'boy is careless prep and no pride in the food you serve.
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Chandra P.

Yelp
Thanks to Field To Table for introducing us to another great local establishment, Where Ya At Matt is a great find. The name is really befitting as you have to check FB/IG to identify the location and operating hours. Once you've located the truck don't let the line discourage your wait as the service is efficient and wait time is minimal. Huge kudos for offering vegetarian options, especially the red beans and rice (it's nearly impossible to find vegetarian Cajun style anything and especially the red beans and rice dish.) My husband really enjoyed his shrimp poboy and shrimp/grits. The beignets are the REAL deal, a must order to enjoy with a great cup of coffee. We will definitely return, and highly recommend!!
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Othon H.

Yelp
If you're a fan of New Orleans style food, this is the place. If you aren't, maybe go elsewhere. I was in Pioneer square, saw the food trucks and decided on Matt's. Apparently I don't like New Orleans style food. The hot sauce selection was super wide and impressive, especially for a food truck, and the shrimp grits were okay, but the oyster Po Boy wasn't up my alley. Service was nice though, and I'd recommend going to Pioneer Square when he's parked there with the other trucks and buskers. Nice staff though, wish em the best.
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James R.

Yelp
Another stellar meal from Where Ya At Matt! I tried the fried chicken po boy and really liked it! Enjoyed how the chicken was moist and the flavors complimented each other. Think I found a good combination with the shrimp and gritz with the jambalaya (have to give props to my Dad for that idea). Decided to try a slice of pecan pie (brown sugar was a nice addition) and the king cake was nice, not too sugary but light and airy. Great work Matt, I'll be coming back to try more of your delicious food!
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Yikhwan D.

Yelp
Love their sandwiches. We catered through Where Ya At Matt for our company lunch. They arrived on time and started to make sandwiches for our employees. Loved the quickness of their service and the beignets are amazing! Would highly recommend going with them again.
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Stacy G.

Yelp
Shrimp po boy. Slice of king cake. Today's Twelfth Night. Chuck's Hop Shop just a mile away. Friday night's standard scheduled stop for the truck. My Lord, am I so happy. A bit of home in this lonely pnw town.
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Gen V.

Yelp
Overall, I give Where Ya At Matt a total of 3.5 stars. Their moving food truck came to Ounces in West Seattle one of these past weekdays (about a month ago). Tip: Definitely check the Facebook schedule or website frequently to find out what date and location they'll be at. I tried a couple of times but missed them. When my friend and I did get a chance to eat, we ordered the Oyster poboy sandwich. Taste wise, it was pretty good for what it was. The sandwich cost about $16-$17 each, which was a bit pricey for the medium size. The oysters were small but fresh, with a light breading that made the fry delicate. As I reflect, the breading was a little chalky (not necessarily in a good or bad way). It made it a little dry but maybe that's what it was going for considering oysters can be messy to fry. The flavor of the sandwich was pretty subtle but I did really appreciate good that the oyster wasn't overtly seasoned where I couldn't recognize it for what it was. However, I'm not sure if I would specifically seek or crave the oyster poboy from Where Ya At Matt again, but I wouldn't mind trying some of their other offerings, specifically their shrimp poboys or shrimp & grits.
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Eva M.

Yelp
Happy to be supporting a black owned business! I've heard a lot of good things about "Where Ya at Matt" via a FB group that supports minority owned businesses. I was happy that their food truck chose a location near us. The food overall is very good. The prices aren't bad; they aren't cheap but not bad either considering how much protein are in the sandwiches. Ingredient prices have gone up everywhere after all. Ordering was easy; we just ordered in person. There is an option to pre-order too. They had a 3 hours window, 11am to 2pm. We arrived at 1pm, and nothing was sold out yet. Woo hoo. We ordered extra to make this a "meal of the day". The Food: Shrimp Po Boy, $13 - 5 Stars Cornmeal Breaded. Fried. Lettuce. Tomato. Pickles. Mayo - Generously loaded with golden shrimp that are perfectly fried, this sandwich with some veggies made for hearty standalone meal. I separately added hot sauce to give it a kick. Smoked Portabella Po Boy, $12 - 5+ Stars Smoked portobello mushrooms. Lettuce. Tomato. Pickles. Mayo - Apparently, smoked means Cajun blackened, this sandwich was AMAZING! Delicious chunky bites of mushrooms that are perfectly juicy. It went really well with the tang of the pickles so each bite was juicy delicious. Oyster Po Boy, $14 - 5 Stars Cornmeal breaded and fried. Also has veggies. - Oyster Po Boys are hubby's favorite sandwich, and this one was excellent. It's basically the same as the shrimp in terms of preparation. The oysters were juicy and plump, the golden frying was light and not greasy at all. Beignets, $5 - 4.5 Stars We didn't get to eat it right away, so things "settle" a bit by the time we had our first bite. Doesn't matter though, it was still "holey" and pillowy. Sure, not as good as in NOLA, but come one, it's pretty dang close. Cole Slaw, $3 - 3.5 Stars We were faking being 'healthier' and ordered cole slaw. This version is more on the vinegar-y side, which we're not a fan of. No big deal. We'll skip this next time. Cornbread with Honey Butter, $3 - 2 Stars I was not expecting to see a little cupcake looking thing with a little butter thing on the side. LOL. I probably should have looked for photos. It was 'fine', like a C. It needed more height for a proper fluffy cornbread that raises in the middle with that golden brown at the bottom. That's not what this is. Doh. We'll skip this next time too.
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Dena F.

Yelp
Picked up at cat fish po'boy and some beignets at Where Ya At Matt and everything was SO good. The catfish was flavorful, crisp and served with fresh lettuce, tomatoes, pickles and just the right amount of mayo on a tasty roll. Nice size too. Definitely one of the best po'boys I've eaten, including my fav spots in New Orleans. The beignets were delicious too. Hubs picked up the jambalaya which was also good Service was quick, friendly and Covid safe.
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Jasmine H.

Yelp
YumYumYUM! I first found Where Ya At Matt through social media and boy I'm glad I did! We caught up with one of the locations their truck stops at (weekly postings with their whereabouts) I got the oyster po boy, beignets, and cornbread. I'm no po boy expert but I am an expert of raving about what my taste buds just experienced. DELIGHTFUL COMFORT HEAVEN. Crisp batter, juicy hot oysters on a bed of lettuce and mayo soft flaky bread. Pillows of sweet heaven (the beignets) The pinnacle of what cornbread should be like everywhere. And that soft butter to go along with it. I'm always so full after the meal. Like on a food high aka food coma but it hits different! I'm already reminiscing the taste... Always looking forward to when their food truck will be in our area again!
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Huong L.

Yelp
We came here after hearing that they were on the Eastside and was not disappointed at all. The ordering system is a little slow and definitely need some tweaks but do appreciate them trying to make it a safe experience. Shrimp po boy: this not a typical standard po boy. There was lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise in there which reminded me of a Jimmy John sandwich, but the bread they use made me think of a banh mi. The shrimp was cooked perfectly, it gave a nice texture, there was a lot in it and definitely protein to breading was perfect. Overall, not a standard po boy in my opinion but still yummy. Gumbo: the flavor was good, it was piping hot. There was a lot of variety of things in there including sausages, rice, etc. I kinda thought this was on the pricier side. Beignet: not the fluffiest but still delicious. Overall, it was a good experience trying this place and I can see why it's a popular food truck

Leigh K.

Yelp
A very pleasant surprise. The highland Park Corner Store host several excellent food trucks, but this was one of the best! Very organized taking orders and getting the food out. We had the Shrimp Po'boy, Jambalaya, Shrimp and Grits, and pumpkin pie. The shrimp was perfectly breaded and cooked, and the grits were so creamy (something that I have not perfected so it was a treat). We are not experts in Creole flavors but wow, all the flavors were a treat. Excellent!

Mo T M.

Yelp
The sandwich is good but what really upset me is the fact the guy automatically added a 20% tip without consulting me. Like is 20% tip automatically added now and days. The sandwich is already like $16 by itself but come on.
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Tani S.

Yelp
We were blown away by lunch takeout from this afternoon! We had the shrimp and grits, oyster po boys, jambalaya, mufaletta, gumbo, and beignets. We pre-ordered and all was good but they inadvertently missed the shrimp po boys from our order (but didn't charge us either). The oyster po boys were amazing with a tender but crusty bread and plump oysters with light breading. They are the best we've had in the area (have tried them from Mean Sandwich and Taylor Shellfish). My parents loved the Muffaletta, it reminded them of Cicero's grocery store in New Orleans. (We used to live in the south years ago two hours away from New Orleans and loved our weekends there sampling the yummy food!). The jambalaya and gumbo had a bit of kick and were well seasoned. My husband loved the shrimp and grits and thought it was better than the one we had from Communion recently. And the beignets took me back to cafe du Monde in the French Quarter strolling near the bank of Mississippi. Can't wait to go back!!
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Artemis P.

Yelp
I told myself that I was going to stop writing reviews while eating my only meal of the day to avoid sounding like an overly excited used car salesman, but that just doesn't fit in with my lifestyle. So- I'm from the south. A fellow southern transplant recommended this truck to me and told me that it has "Some of the best shrimp and grits I've had since leaving the South" and would be headed to my neighborhood soon. This is a lofty claim because Seattle hasn't yet discovered southern food, so I had to check it out for myself. When I first arrived at the food truck, it was 10 minutes past opening and the line was up the ENTIRE sidewalk- I didn't expect that at all! So naturally, I order half the menu because clearly they know something that I don't. Even though I literally ordered half the menu for my husband and I, the food only took about 5-7 minutes to arrive. Here is my verdict by dish- Shrimp and grits- literally better than any shrimp and grits I've had in GA. I thought that I didn't like shrimp and grits all that much, but now I realize that my parents just can't cook Pumpkin beignet- A little too sweet on the frosting but it was good! Plain beignet- So fluffy I'm gonna die Jambalaya- Everyone always argues over the best style and region for jambalaya- it's this. Period. My second bowl of Shrimp and Grits- somehow better than the first and I regret nothing Shrimp Po Boy- I didn't try this one, but my husband says they put their foot in it. Seattleites, this is a good thing. Overall, I'm tempted to stalk this truck around King County. It tastes better than home and I owe my dear friend my first-born child for putting it on my radar.
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Jennifer J.

Yelp
Where Ya At Matt has been on my food truck radar since before food trucks were even cool. And in a city where there's pretty much a food truck on every corner, ironically I had yet to find Where Ya At Matt. Until now! I was cruising the mean streets of Greenwood around dinnertime and noticed a truck parked in front of Chuck's Hop Shop. Never one to shy away from an opportunity to enjoy a cold Chuck's brew, I found a place to park and then noticed that this wasn't just any food truck. It was WYAM! The legendary food truck was now in front of me. I perused the menu and its cajun awesomeness, and decided on an order of one of my favorite things: jambalaya. This bowl of ricey goodness was top notch: full of sausage, chicken, shrimp, and perfectly spiced. It was oh so good on a chilly Seattle evening, and oh so filling (in fact I didn't even have room left for the aforementioned beer). It was a little on the spendy side, but I suppose gone are the days when food truck food was priced considerably lower than a sit-down joint. I'll definitely be looking for WYAM again, perhaps even in the same spot (I can only hope, since it took me hears to happen upon it for my first try). I'm dying to try the beignets and one of the po' boys!
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Nancy E.

Yelp
I've had a couple of delicious dinners from the Where Ya At Matt food truck during this pandemic, including once during a power outage. Love their Cajun and Creole food! We've tried: - Shrimp po boy: 5/5 - Oyster po boy: 4/5 - Creole pork po boy: 5/5 - Jambalaya: 5/5 - Coleslaw: 5/5 - Beignets: 5/5 - Sweet potato pie: 4/5 Highlights include their generous portion of shrimp breaded in cornmeal and fried to golden brown, then paired with fresh lettuce, tomato, and pickles, wrapped in a perfect New Orleans style French bread. Jambalaya was packed with flavor and even topped with a couple of fried shrimp. The beignets were still warm after dinner and covered in powdered sugar. So good! Go support a black-owned business. Follow their FB page to figure out where they will be.
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Jacques I.

Yelp
I'm a fan of Where Ya At Matt! Whenever I see the truck and have a hankering for some cajun food, Where Ya At Matt always hits the spot. I tell myself every time I visit I'm gonna try the gumbo, but can't get over my favorite, the Shrimp Po'boy. The lightly-toasted baguette is smeared with mayo, which makes for a nice creamy sauce when you add hot sauce on it, which I highly recommend you do! On the po'boy is shredded lettuce, tomato slices and the meats. Every single time I get the Shrimp Po'boy, there is so much dang shrimp that I can only eat half of it. It's a huge portion and is easy to share with one other person; although, I don't blame you if you eat it all yourself! The only minor ish with the po'boy is that I wish the breading on the shrimp was lighter, but it's not too shabby. If po'boys aren't your thing, there's other cajun classics like gumbo, jambalaya and even beignets! I've found this truck before at the downtown Bellevue food truck pod across Barnes & Nobles and at miscellaneous events around Seattle. If you find Matt, give it a try!
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John S.

Yelp
Been looking for a shrimp po boy with bacon that hits like this!!! So damn tasty!!! I would've takin a picture but it disappeared from my hand so fast that I missed it! yum! Thanks for the delicious sandwich!!

Jim S.

Yelp
I don't eat meat. I am used to food trucks having the vegetarian consolation prize offering, but the portabello Po'boy at 'Where Ya At Matt' was excellent. Flavorful, perfectly sauced, nice bread- it was not a vegetarian letdown! It was great food!
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R R.

Yelp
Perfect oyster po' boys. The breading was just right, not heavy. The roll nestled the fried oysters like they were precious babies. The toppings didn't overwhelm the oysters. There were three of us and when the man who took our orders learned that one of us was having a birthday, he threw in three beignets. Thank you !
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B S.

Yelp
I just have to be honest. The food wasn't that great. I was expecting some really good genuine Cajun food. The food was fresh and everything, but it was just very bland. I was so disappointed with my food especially considering we drove awhile to come get it. I don't think this type of food would fly down south. Also, one other complaint. If you say you're gonna be open at a specific time, then be open. Very poor decision making to have a line of customers with your cooks ready to serve but hold up everything because you need to write the entire menu down on your chalkboard. We know what we want, we read the menu online. We have to read you online otherwise we wouldn't know where the heck to find you. You could have pre wrote the menu down. Tape a menu to the truck, or just stepped to the side. Sorry, but this did not come off very bright to me.
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Anish P.

Yelp
It had been a while since Nola and I was missing beignets and PoBoys, so when I saw this big red food truck with beignets and Poboys on the menu, I could not resist. I was debating between Shrimp and Oyster. I ended up getting Peacemaker which is oyster with bacon (Pro tip: Bacon makes everything better) They have hot sauces on the side so don't forget to add them to your PoBoy to kick the heat up a notch. I also ordered a side of beignet which turns out was 3 pieces for $5. I would have loved a single one on the side but 3 for 5 is a great deal. The beignet was hot and tasty. It was a good accompaniment with the Poboy. The Peacemaker: Fried oyster with a crunchy coat and mushy inside. The sandwich was huge with lettuce and mayo. May be I'd go with shrimp next time. They also have another section on the menu called stick a fork in and they have gumbo / jambalaya on there. May be next time!

Stacy L.

Yelp
Had an oyster po' boy and beignets from their food truck at a concert at Marymoor Park...very delicious!!
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Catherine T.

Yelp
About a month ago I had a dream. I dreamt that I could find a great shrimp po' boy in the Pacific Northwest. After trying a few around town in recent months, I naturally assumed I would have to go without a great one, or even a decent one. Y'see, I went to New Orleans for my 40th berfday at the beginning of last March. I hadn't been to New Orleans since I graduated college there almost twenty years earlier, and I felt like getting and staying drunk as fuck for the entire week of my 40th, so why not go to New Orleans? On that trip I ate nothing but shrimp po' boys, and beignets from Cafe Du Monde. I'd never heard of a po' boy before I went to college, and once I tried one I constantly craved them. But, having moved to Seattle nearly eight months ago from Texas, I realized I would have to mostly go without things like Tex-Mex and Texas bbq, and other southern stuff. I notice Seattleites tend to drown bbq with sauce. If you serve it to a Texan that way, we wonder what the fuck you're hiding. At any rate, I'd seen some of my fellow local Yelpers promoting this particular food truck in a few different Yelp Talk threads, and I discovered that they spend every Wednesday lunch near my office, so I trucked it over there three weeks ago on my berfday. HOLY FRENCH QUARTER, BATMAN! This is definitely the best shrimp po' boy I've had in Seattle, and I've had almost all of them at this point. The beignets aren't quite as good as Cafe Du Monde's, but let's be honest -- no one's are. I've gone back to Matt's every Wednesday since my berfday for another shrimp po' boy, and today I even took a chance and tried out the cheese grits and cornbread. Oh my fucking GAWD, those were great! They give you honey butter with the cornbread, and I nearly fell out of my chair it was so delectable. The grits were the best cheese grits I've had, even better than my own. I'm so full now that I'll have to take an Uber to the bus stop after work. Pass the Tums.
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Juliet N.

Yelp
We got the catfish and shrimp po boy, cornbread, beignet and jumbalaya. Everything was excellent!!! Soo delicious and worth the long wait out in the cold. We were so surprised that everything tasted so good. Would certainly try them again if they come to the neighborhood. Are everything so fast I forgot to take pictures!!
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Mia P.

Yelp
Tried this for the first time and bought from their food truck here in MLT. I got a Creole Pork Po boy and a cup of Gumbo. The gumbo was a bit under seasoned for my taste. I was underwhelmed by it however the Creole Po boy was a great sandwich. it held together really well, the creole pork was the bomb, nicely seasoned, good heat, a touch of sweetness and Cajun spices balanced with a good slaw made a for a really good sandwich. The bread held everything. Together well, did not disintegrate or crumble. I would come back for the Po Boys!
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Rob E.

Yelp
We'd read the reviews and when we saw that the trivia was in the hood, grabbed our coats and headed out to what was to be a creole treat. We ordered a shrimp and a catfish po boy, red beans n rice with pork and a piece of pecan pie to share for dessert What we got didn't live up to the reviews. The boys while sizable were underdressed with minimal mayonnaise and veggies. The beans were lacking spice, the potk was unremarkable. All hope was lost with the pecan pie. What was expected to be a nutty brown sugarry treat was a weird combo of pecans and chocolate that only looked like what we were expecting.
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Smrithi S.

Yelp
I love po'boys and was excited to see this truck near office, couldn't wait to try it. We had a short wait of about 10 mins and the food came out quickly after we ordered it. I got a shrimp po'boy and their beignets. The shrimp po'boy was really good, a good about of shrimp, lightly battered and fried. The beignets were light and fluffy, delicious!!! They had a too much powered sugar at the bottom of the bag the beignets were in, but I was able to leave a lot of it in the bag. Waiting for them to be back near office to try some of the other po'boys.
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Rob R.

Yelp
Everything was great no complaints! Even went back the next day to try other things! The shrimp and grits= Shrimp po boy = Wait time was pretty short. Will return.
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Sin-Yaw W.

Yelp
Food truck at Westlake Park. There are 4 or 5 around this corner. You have a decision: go for the shortest or longest queue? Well, I went for the balanced one, or a compromise. I really have low expectation for food trucks. They are optimized for speedy deliveries from a much less equipment set, compared to a full kitchen. People also won't pay much for the foods, lacking other services. It's a difficult balance. The chef typically and quickly went for the formulaic optimal point: enough seasoning and fat like standard packaged food, only served hot. Sorry, this is one of of that. Jambalaya is quite eatable, most ingredients were slightly over cooked and over seasoned. But not bad for, what, $14?!?! (with creole pork). I think I would rather go for a nicer sandwich, oh, that's the next food truck!
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James N.

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Very disappointed, don't waste your time or money eating from here. I lived in New Orleans for four years so I know what good Cajun food is supposed to taste like, so when I saw this food truck I got really excited because I love New Orleans cuisine. Gumbo- tasted like Campbell's chunky beef soup poured over rice with some chicken and sausage added. Not good at all. The sad thing is, this was better than the other dish I ordered. Red beans and rice- SO BLAND. Can't believe I had to pay an additional $3 to add andouille sausage, the sausage is supposed to be slow cooked in the beans to give them a nice hearty smoky flavor. Accordingly, the red beans and rice was essentially tasteless, adding a chopped up piece of sausage for $3 on top doesn't make it any less bland. Also, charging credit cards an extra 50 cents is dumb, this is 2018, hardly anyone carries around cash. I get that there's a transaction cost to accepting credit card payments, but paying with a credit card is the standard nowadays so that should be baked into the (already overpriced) prices.
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Mike S.

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talk about hole in a neighborhood. probably the most random place in a neighborhood but i'll be coming back for sure! happen to try this place waiting for another chocolate vendor to come next to WYAM. i ordered the gumbo, red beans and rice, corn bread and the beignets. Gumbo was warm and full of flavor, definitely warmed the soul. RB&R was delicious. Cornbread was okay, it had pieces of corn in it but they were dried out. Last the beignets were delicious and messy.
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Jessica T.

Yelp
Caught the truck at a festival. Huge line, totally worth it. And that gumbo knocked our socks off.
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Jo S.

Yelp
I miss the food of NOLA so much. Matt is also from there and gets it. PoBoys and beignets and hush puppies, yes!
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Erica S.

Yelp
We came to Seattle for a 4 day getaway from Cali! I have to say this was the best PoBoy I've ever had including places in NOLA. It was well seasoned and stacked with shrimp. The bread was amazing as well. I don't even like pickles on my food but I tore them up on this bomb sandwich!! You must try this food truck if you're ever in Seattle! The best food we had the whole trip!! We also tried the red beans and rice they were ok my bf tried the jambalaya and said it was good!
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Clarissa S.

Yelp
Wonderful food! I really recommend! Great quality and flavor! I try the beans and rice with sausage and loved too!

First Name L.

Yelp
Very expensive low quality food. It's $13-$15 pre-tax+tip for their sandwiches. They're not bad, but this feels like a premium price for something which doesn't seem better than the pre-made sandwiches in grocery stores. Being able to get beignets is pretty cool though.
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Michael T.

Yelp
Shrimp and grits ... savory grits (almost cheesy) with lightly breaded and fried shrimp (cornmeal?). A spicy oil sauce on top of it all. Very tasty and complex. Mix it all together. Beignets ... flaky and crispy. A nice complimentary dessert for the entree. Wish the presentation was a little nicer. The powdered sugar was mostly at the bottom of the bag. Overall I was very surprised. Great price point too, especially in Seattle. Pint of the S&G and 3 for $5 for the beignets.
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Caitlin H.

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The beignets here are excellent. Crispy and golden on the outside, and dense and delicious on the inside. I definitely recommend trying them.

Sarina M.

Yelp
I got the fried chicken po boy and the beignets. The sauce on the po boy was very good and the beignets were absolutely amazing! The customer service could be better. They seemed annoyed when I asked questions and gave short answers. Would definitely still recommend, just know what you want before you go.

Eris W.

Yelp
We moved to the PNW from New Orleans pretty recently and were craving a taste of home. It was authentic and delicious, especially the king cake! Mostly creole flavors and some traditional favorites. Definitely the best option we've found to scratch that itch!
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Jess L.

Yelp
The hot beignets are SO good! I came as they were cleaning up for the night so wasn't able to order but they were so kind and gave me an order of fresh, beignets. Kind staff and delicious food!
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Jeff A.

Yelp
Really good. Catfish poboy, mama lils, pickles... The French bread. Yum. I've also had the peacemaker, which was way too much deliciousness for lunch, but you have to do it once!!
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Charles K.

Yelp
I was at the Everett food truck festival. Went to Matt's truck because I saw Muffuletta on the truck. They weren't serving that today. Struck 1. So I had the jambalaya and a shrimp poorboy. The jambalaya has a strange taste. It may have been made the day before. It was very dry. Struck 2. The shrimp poorboy was good but had way too many pickles on it. I also asked for 2 diet cokes. They had them in an ice chest but they were warm. Strike 3. Oh well game over. Overall experience was at best 2 out of 5 stars.