Nice bright clean atmosphere. Friendly staff.
My girlfriend and I shared the crab cake appetizer. Good flavor but too much cornbread stuffing compared to crab. The menu says no filler which was not the case for ours.
The shrimp and grits was outstanding. Very good flavor and level of spice.
I would definitely go back to try other items they looked good being delivered to other tables.
After visiting Adele's a few times, here are some of my observations:
- staff is in no big hurry, so you better not be
- the beignets are as good as I've had anywhere
- I'd like to hear Cajun music in the dining room instead of whatever pop station was playing
- prices are a bit on the high side - especially adult beverages
- food is OK
Yesterday my wife, daughter, and I ate here for dinner. Â I had the crawfish etouffee, my wife had the soft-shell crab po' boy, and my daughter had the Pasta Adele's. Â We also had one of the specials - jambalaya balls. Â These were three baseball-sized deep fried concoctions stuffed with rice, andouille sausage, chicken, and spices, and they were excellent. Â
My crawfish etouffee - available in "big" and "bigger" size - was just so-so (big size was $9.95) The taste was very good and not too spicy, but they should have named it just "etouffee," as I couldn't find any recognizable crawfish inside at all. Â If there were any, they were mush. Â So I was a bit disappointed with that dish.
My wife's po' boy ($14?? it was big, but that's pricey) was good, on her report - she's had this before elsewhere and didn't eat it fast enough (got to eat it before the crab loses it's taste I guess). Â And my daughter's penne pasta with andouille sausage, chicken, and shrimp was expensive (nearly $16) but a good sized portion, and very tasty.
The service really started slow. Â While we were seated right away and asked for our drinks, it took the waiter at least 10 minutes to get our dinner order, and the place was not crowded at all. Â Another waiter took care of most drink refills. Â
My wife had a hurricane, which will set you back $10. Â At that price you should get to keep the glass, just like in New Orleans. Â But alas, such was not the case here.
The highlight of our experience, at least for me, were the beignets. Â I've had these here two other times, and they will bring me back. Â An order, which includes 3 beignets, is just $4, which is a good deal considering how good they are. Â Hot, substantial, covered with more than enough powdered sugar. Â They are just as good as those I've had in New Orleans. Â Two other places in Roswell sells these - one of them is just about as good but doesn't sell coffee (!) , the other pales in comparison. Â So Adele's is the go-to place in Roswell (and maybe the whole north side suburbs?) for chicory coffee and beignets.
The atmosphere feels upscale but still casual. Â They've expanded the place so there's now a large bar and plenty of tables - it's no longer so claustrophobic. Â
I'd come back for the beignets, and would not be embarrassed to bring guests.
Another patron described this restaurant perfectly...he said it was "uhhh...o..k..."
Wifey and I had been talking about trying this place, as it sits near one of our favorite burger places. Â So...since we wanted something new, we went for it...and it was "uhhh...o...k..."
I had the Shrimp Po Boy and Gumbo. Â First, the Gumbo was just ok...a bit watery and overly spicy with very little actual flavor. Â Gumbo is supposed to be spice AND flavorful...not just spicy. Â The Po Boy was simply ok...nothing outstanding...just some fried shrimp on a piece of bread. Â This was served with "cajun" chips...these were cold when they came out...hmmm...not a good sign. Â Also has "Mardi Gras" cole slaw...tasty, but nothing to rave about.
Wifey had the Chicken Po Boy with the same sides...and was completely underwhelmed.
Doubt that I will ever darken the doors of Adele's again...
Man I was fired up about this place. Â I saw the yelp reviews and was looking for good Cajun in ATL. Â So me and the girlie were off to Adele's.
Walked in, looking around, I see this place fits what I expected a four star to be like, very nice ambiance, décor was upscale, looked like people were happy and enjoying themselves, and waitstaff friendly.... off to a good start.
We sit at the bar and order the oysters.  The bartender immediately reaches under the bar and takes out the already shucked oysters..... heh? "where did he get those from???" I thought, but then he says  "Hey there's more than 12 here, but have attem".  Generous I thought, until he sat them down.  You know how a person's eyes get glazed over a bit after a few drinkas, well, either these had been sitting around or had had a few beers behind the bar, they were a bit glazed looking.  Starving, we ate them anyways.
Onto the main course. Â It was forgetable. Â Cajun is supposed to be full of flavor right?? Â Pretty flat in flavor to me. Â We had po-boys, soups, french fries, none of which jumped out at me and said "return because I'm tasty!!" Â
The final nail in the 3 star coffin for me, was walking out of Sam's Club today I see an Adele's truck parked there....eh? Â It was what really brought me back to write the review. Â For the prices that Adele's charges, I don't think I should see their truck parked at a Sam's Club.
This rating is only for the beignets as I am not a fan of Cajun food, although the fried oysters are pretty good, as are the fries; I just don't like Cajun hot spices.
If you want delicious fresh fried beignet doughnuts and coffee this is the place. Only wish they offered chicory coffee for more of an authentic New Orleans feel, or at least cafe au lait.
The best and biggest soft shell crab sandwich combo with the best f'n crawfish etoufee on the planet along with jalapeño slaw and homemade Cajun chips, what could be better? Mark, owner/chef, could not have been more accommodating even buying me a NAWLINS beer at the counter. Tyler the bartender/waiter was spot on with recommendations , and head cook Cody also gave me a taste of other soups just b/c. Love this place. Been about 4 times and never let down. Did I say this place is shizzle especially if you can't get enuff Cajun ? Ok, and now I did. Can't wait to go back this week.
Review Source:What a great experience!  Our first time here. I had the Shrimp Creole - spicy without being too overbearing. Went great with the bread, too.  My wife had Lauren's Trio, a sampling of three of the entree plates.  She enjoyed the jambalaya and the étouffée as well.
The desserts were awesome - beignets and the bread pudding bananas foster. The win list was small, but had a good selection of regional wines to choose from. Live music was good and not too loud as to be distracting.
Another great Roswell restuarant. Â I've been here now close to ten times for lunch. Â The food is great but the variety of it is slim. Â
The food quality is definately spot on. Good stuff.
I'm knocking the place on selection, they only have a standard list of po boy's and then the usual soups you'd expect to find in a cajun place. Â They do have some of what they call "main plates, but that's it. Â ALL excellent food btw, but I would like to see some differences and changes on food types. Â Yes, they have specials every week but they too are just more soups and po boy's - have a red fish plate or something fresh every now and then. Â Have some kind of crawfish boil as an app. or three layer cajun dip, something creative and different. Â I know I know the place prides itself on being "original" but we all know if you want to survive you've got to step outside the box every now and then. Â
Again, this place is good, it could be great with some miner upgrades in food, only then they would deserve a 4 star or higher in the Cajun category.
The service for me has always been fantastic, always attentitive. Â When you sit at the bar the chef's happily comment on things they are doing when questioned. Â Lots of good people working there.
Oh, and they have doubled in size, they took out the wall next door. Now there's a real bar and more tables.
I will continue to go as I do love a good bowl of gumbo and a po boy when craving...
I've been to Adele's a few times now, so feel like I can honestly speak to what's been consistent in the experience each time I've been.
Atmosphere: Originally it was a little tight in here, with almost a deli feel to it, due to the bar where you can sit and watch the chefs prepare your food and the somewhat small number of tables located opposite that area. Â However, they've renovated and expanded, and the place has a much better feel to it now. Â In addition to the original areas, there's now a full-pour bar, multiple flat screens, additional tables and an area up front for live music acts (which beats sticking them in a corner). Â It feels much more relaxed and inviting now, so if you haven't been since they renovated, please go check out the changes.
Service: Â Always friendly, usually a normal pace, but I've never thought "wow, they're really hustling" or "wow, did our server quit". Â I don't recommend going here if you're on a time crunch already. Â My wife and I have gone for both lunch and dinner, but always with a relaxed mentality, looking forward to having a good meal rather than grabbing a bite on our way elsewhere. Â Having spent time in New Orleans for over 6 years, eating was never a rushed affair down there, so I don't plan to rush it at Adele's either. Â One consistently positive thing is that the head chef/owner has personally visited our table to check on us each time we've been. Â He really cares about making this place work and seems to lead by example.
Food: Â I've had the trinity twice, raw oysters twice, po-boys twice and crawfish once when they had a boil going. Â I really enjoy the gumbo and the red beans and rice, but the jambalaya was a bit "meh" each time. Â The oysters have been large, the po-boys filled nicely and tasty, and the crawfish... well... there just wasn't enough of them for me, but I got spoiled on AYCE at Salvo's Seafood in Belle Chasse, LA, so that's understandable. Â I'd like them to kick the spice level up a bit, but most customers probably prefer it where it is as opposed to where I want it.
Price: Â I feel it's on the high side, which is why we don't go more often. Â $10+ for a po-boy seems to ignore the "po" part of that. Â Oysters are good but not inexpensive either, beer and mixed drinks seem above average... most things seem a bit high. Â That said, the experience has always been good, and maybe those prices are what it takes to stay open, plus they did just do the expansion so they must know what they're doing. Â I would love to go more often, but an app, two meals, 2-4 drinks and a tip usually come with a bit of sticker shock at the end. Â Is it worth it? Â I keep going back, I just don't go as much as I would.
I recommend checking them out, especially if you want authentic cajun, and I don't think you'll find it too spicy. Â I suggest not being in a rush and just planning to enjoy the food, the entertainment (they regularly have live music) and the overall experience.
We went here mainly because we bowl on a league right next door and we thought we would have time (45 min) to eat pay and run next door...
We were wrong... Took about 10 minuted to get our drink order and then they got slammed, we in a very polite way told our server that we were on a time crunch, and she seemed to understand, so we went ahead and out the food order in, 25 min later it starts to come out.
I ordered a chicken salad and a bowl of soup.  The soup never came, and the salad was nothing to write home about. Lots of bell peppers  and lettuce and about 5 pieces of chicken.
The other people ordered po boys and they were tasty. but then we sat there another 15 min waiting to see out waitress to get our check. We were literally about to leave cash on the table  (hoping it was enough) and walk out and the manager came to pick up a cpl dishes. I again expressed the urgency in getting outta there so she went to go get the checks. We ended up being 15 min late for bowling.
We as a whole were not overly impressed with the service or the food... Don't think this will be on the list to try again..
Pretty Decorations... I took a pic of the pretty artwork :)
After reading all the yelps, I decided to gice them a try.  I was tight on time, so I viewed their online menu and called in a phone order for a Po'Boy to go at peak dinner time Saturday night.  When I arrived, there was only one table of diners seated in the dining room.  This is a very bad sign.  When I went in to pick up my sandwich, they told me the total was almost  $14.  This was 20% higher than their menu online.  I aksed why there was a difference, and I was told that "this sandwich is more expensive at dinner..."  Bad answer.  No justification for the higher price.  No offer to honor their posted price.  No sale.  No return.  Clearly, one of the reasons they only had one table occupied Saturday night rush.
Review Source:We went to Adeles based on the recommendation of friends. Â It is rare to find good gumbo in Atlanta so we asked for a sample The roux was dark (as good gumbo should) and the flavor was very good though a little too salty.
We ordered the crawfish etoufee  as it was touted as a favorite of our friends and the server.  Again, the flavor was very good but it was mostly gravy and rice with very few crawfish. Â
We will definitely give Adeles a second chance as it apparent that there is a good Cajun chef onboard. Â Hopefully, they will not skimp on the crawfish and if the crawfish stock is running low then direct us to another dish. Â
Beignets were excellent as was the friendliness of the staff.
Just tried Adele's for Friday lunch and loved it! I live in the area and was starting to lose hope in the local restaurant scene, but Adele's has changed that. Having been to New Orleans on many occasions I can confirm that Adele's is an excellent example of the cuisine and the culture.
Service:
The service was polite and attentive. I sat at the bar and the chef welcomed me and offered to help if I had any questions. Halfway through the meal the owner walked through the restaurant to make sure everyone's meal was just right.
Food:
The food quality was excellent. I had the oyster po' boy and was given a sample of the crawfish etouffee. The oyster po' boy was great. I could tell that the oysters were fresh, they had an excellent crust on the outside which kept the inside moist, and the bread was just crusty enough. I might have appreciated a bit more mayo and slightly less seasoning in the batter but these are only small complaints. As for the crawfish etouffee (only available Friday) it was excellent, this maybe one of the best crawfish etouffee I have ever had. It had just the right amount of richness and spice to it-- I considered coming back for dinner!
Kitchen:
I always appreciate an open kitchen. Not only do I find it aesthetically pleasing but being able to see my food prepared is comforting. I may not be a professional chef but I can tell that this restaurant is run by someone who knows what they are doing. There are two fryers, one for seafood and one for whatever else (great for allergic customers). The chefs were efficient but always took the time to present the food well and they were careful to keep their work areas clean.
All in I would say that I am very impressed with Adele's Authentic Cajun Experience. Many restaurants claim to be authentic and fail to live up to the claim; Adele's is not like that. This is one of the few restaurants in the area where I can say I look forward to coming back.
P.S. The chef also told me that they have live music on Friday nights. If the food and attitude here are any indication, I expect the music will not disappoint.
1. Service was friendly, fast, and knowledgeable. If you see a young man with arm tattoos, he is an excellent server.
2. Menu offered many things I wanted to order. Was also simple. Good specials.
3. Food served very quickly, generous portions, well-seasoned. Wish I had these guys at home in New York. Thank you, Adele's!
I will preface my review with the fact that I was born & raised in the heart of Cajun Country - Lafayette, LA. That being said, my expectations of a Cajun restaurant and their food are a bit different than most reviewers. I was pleasantly surprised when my husband and I dined here for the first time a few weeks ago. Â We had the fried gator, fried shrimp, crawfish etouffee' and he had one of the pastas. It was all delicious. We finished the meal with an order of beignets and they were the best I've had in Atlanta.
Our second visit was just as delightful. This time, we opted to sit at the bar since there were no tables available. It was a treat to watch the incredibly efficient kitchen at work just behind the bar. The owner - Marc - came by to greet us. He was warm and welcoming. After dinner, on our way out of the restaurant, he invited us to see the new area where they are expanding this fall. I am very excited to see this wonderful restaurant growing. Chef Marc serves quality food, cooked from scratch and true to the Cajun experience. I can't wait to dine here again. As a Cajun living outside of my homeland and away from my culture, it's always so comforting to find a place with good food and even better hospitality. Look no further than Adele's!
Live music on Friday nights is icing on the cake to the wonderful dining experience!
I have wanted to try Adele's for the past year and today me and a few of my coworkers decided to stop in and it was so worth it! Â From the friendly greeting at the door and the fantastic service it was one the the best dining experiences that I have had since I have been in the city. Â I ordered the jambalaya and shrimp po-boy and it was pure perfection. Â I AM A FAN AND WILL BE BACK! Â The space is small so if you are planning to go there for lunch I would go early, but the owner did share that they are in the process of expanding! Â I can't wait!
Review Source:Spicy & salty food, and may be overpowering for some palettes and delays on drink refills exacerbates the problem. Â I tried the etouffee and jambalaya which had more heat than flavor (other than a salty edge). Â The jambalaya had generous meat portions but the andouille was a bit dry and the rice gummy. Â The shrimp po-boy was definitely the best item of the evening and was excellent albeit a tad smaller than I'm used to and not quite in proportion to its price. Â The chips are really good and the slaw was the vinegar style (I prefer a mayo base, you may find it fine). Â The space is tiny and overflows quickly and the hours of operation should be checked before heading out (this was my third attempt to catch them open). They were well staffed and most of the staff were very friendly.
Review Source:Went to Adele's for my birthday lunch after reading so many positive yelp reviews. Â Upon walking in, I was delighted to see the open kitchen and comfortable seating area. Â You are immediately greeted with the wonderful smells of the bayou and I knew we were in for a treat. Â Our server, Ronnie, came to our table and gave us the run down on specials and her favorites. Â My wife went with the jambalaya, and I had the shrimp po boy with french fries. Â We chatted and drank a beer while we waited for our food, and even though the restaurant is on the smallish side, it never got too loud to carry on a conversation. Â When the food came, we were both pleased with the presentation and we dug right in to the spicy goodness. Â Each table has some Tabasco sauce on it and I could not believe that a cajun place would only have Tabasco, so I asked Ronnie if they had any Louisiana Hot Sauce. Â Her reply was half chuckle and half "Bless his heart", when she motioned to the bar area and the two huge tubs of different hot sauces. Â After settling on a hot sauce that I had never heard of, I made quick work of the po boy. Â The shrimp were cooked perfectly and bread was wonderfully crunchy. Â My wife, who is not a big sharer, let me taste her jambalaya, and upon doing so, I promptly wanted to smack my grandma. Â To say that this stuff has flavor is an understatement. Â It was a little too spicy for my wife, so after eating half of it, she was finished. Â I continued to shovel the jambalaya in my mouth like a fat kid going after the last piece of chocolate cake. Â I could not stop eating this stuff as I ended up eating all of my po boy and fries and half of her bowl of jambalaya. Â I have never done heroine, but imagine that this jambalaya is even more addicting. Â Â Anyways, enough of my rambling. Â Eat here, Thank me later.
Service - 5/5
Food - 5/5
Cleanliness - 5/5
Portion Size - 3.5/5
The food here is to die for! Everything I've had here exploded with flavor and left me wanting more! The muffeleta didn't skip on anything, the jambalaya had a great kick, and I can't wait to try their po-boys.
Why not a 5 star? Well, the place is *tiny* so they wait to get a seat can be pretty bad, and the service, while polite, was pretty slow and I was left wanting refills too often. I wish they'd move to a bigger place and get another waiter or two!
I have dined here two or three times. The food is always quite good. They are very busy during lunch. The servers always remain friendly even if the service is slow.
There is a variety of southern beer, many from Abita Beer. The roux they make is thick and flavorful. Items are fried to the appropriate doneness. If it was a little cheaper, I'd go here more frequently. Best Cajun I've had in the area.
Tiger Bites-Delicious, but the portion size is small for $12
Gumbo-Excellent, very filling for an $8 bowl
Hot Sausage Po Boy-Okay, I was not a huge fan of this. The sausage is hard to bit apart in the sandwich.
I have only been here once, but it was a pretty positive experience. The customer service is great.... I have never been smiled at and said nice things to as much as I have here. Â The owner/chef also walked around and asked everyone about their food. Â Great customer service!
The food was great. Â My co and I shared the fried 'gator app. I think it's about $12 or so. Â The alligator was some of the best I have had. Â Perfectly cooked which most places can't seem to get right. Â It had nice thin fry crust too. Â For my main I got the half fried shrimp po' boy with a side of seafood gumbo ($10). Â FYI: seafood gumbo has andouille sausage in it. Â I picked it out. Â Without the sausage there was little else in it other than white rice; maybe a couple of shrimp or so which isn't all that seafoody to me, but whatevs. Â It was lacking in spice, but they had plenty of hot sauces to choose from to up the spice level. The po' boy was good. Â Not the best I have ever had, nor anywhere close to Star Provisions version, but it was good. Â The reason it wasn't the best ever stems from the tiny shrimp and the bread. Â There were plenty of shrimp in it, they were just small and didn't impart a large shrimp flavor when biting in to it. I do like that the shrimp are not heavily battered. The bread could have been a bit softer with a crustier crust. Â This is just some nit picky shit though. Â It was a good sandwich and I will definitely be back to try more.
I'm a New Orleans girl and this restaurant is the real deal, IMO. My husband and I had lunch here last week-- Fantastic gumbo, and my favorite Po-boy (not available anyplace else in GA that I'm aware), the hot sausage Po-boy made with genuine Patton's hot sausage was dee-lish. I can't wait to go back. The french bread is as close as you can get to real N.O. french bread, fresh and tasty. I thought the prices were good, not "great" but quite reasonable. The service, staff was attentive during a busy time.
Review Source:uhm... more like 2.5 stars really --- I'm guessing all of these positive Yelps must be for dinner hours when (I presume) Adele has her A-team working (and herself?, god knows they needed her last week during lunch...)
We arrived here on Valentines Day at about 1.30 pm (what we thought was a "late" lunch). We were moved to come here due to the excellent Yelps this place has garnered and not because it was a "holiday", that said, can other Yelper confirm or deny that lunch is sort of a chaotic affair in this tiny spot(?) because it certainly was for V-day.
The majority of the seats "at the bar" were full and the few tables that were empty still needed to be bussed. The only place to "stand and wait" for a table is in the way of the only door and in the way of servers accessing the drink machine and ordering computer (so that was uncomfortable)... Mid-week lunch here seems to attract a number of buttoned-down business dudes and a fair smattering of "ladies who lunch" and It was clear that a few of the tables were actually done and just using the space the chit the chat. On this particular day, it was evident that Adele  was starting out a new waiter (for sure) and new sous chef (it seemed).
We were finally seated and perused the menu. This was sort of a chilly, drizzly day so me and my LunchBud(TM) decided to start with a cup of soup each as appetizer. We are both big eaters so we wanted to order an entire Po-Boy sandwich as well... (this kind of threw off the new server who must be ingrained to having customers order the "cup of soup+half sandwich combo")... He repeated the order and we were not sure if he asked us what we want on the sandwich or what, he muttered something about "dressed" but I am loath to find that word on the menu referring to the sandwiches (is it on the menu?)...
Drinks are served in these tall, skinny cocktail-ish glasses that really don't hold much when you add ice... it was kind of an effort to keep the drink glasses filled, but since the Coke machine is leftover from the old Quizno's, I didn't mind helping myself.
The restaurant emptied out s-l-o-w-l-y while we were eating our lunch but clearing and busing tables remained one of the last chores to be done. It was apparent that our server was new, he was obviously being "trained", but it seemed like he needed more help than the rest of the staff had time for.
Our soup arrived first, and it was served in bowls rather than cups, and that was fine, except it was cold in every possible way... yet, there was the faintest amount of steam wafting from the top of the soups... how can that be? (My LunchBud(TM), who is a Food Network fan explained: "on a cold day, the dinnerware will reflect the temperature of the room, hence if you serve hot soup in a cold bowl, the soup cools rapidly...) ah so! Thanks, Mr. Wizard!
I wanted to send the soup back but couldn't flag down the server ... (right, it's true, in this tiny place, could not flag down the server!)... so I brought the soup up to the counter to have it replaced. (or microwaved, I even suggested that...)
Our sandwiches arrived and they were fine, but just fine. Not great or spectacular or anything like that. One Po-Boy with Oysters, another with Shrimp. The best thing we can say about it was the bread was fresh and very good... the "cajun chips" seemed very lackluster and unremarkable (are they freshly made? didn't seem that way---?).
The whole experience was very "meh", it's obvious we expected better due to the unfiltered Yelps and maybe V-day caused this restaurant to be "in the weeds" ... hard one to call because even a table of five senior citizens, who had the "experienced" server, got shorted one complete lunch order and the poor lady had to sit there while her companions noshed and the kitchen rushed out her dish.
So Yelp-Fans-of-Adele, is this a "typical" lunch hour at her place or did Adele just "play me to the beat?"
I am such a fan. Â Totally worth the OTP drive. Â Came here on Thursday and fell in love. Â This is a cute spot, jazzy open kitchen and super friendly on point service. Â Love Love Love. They serve Abita beer too.
I thought it was weird that there were only 2 appetizers on the menu, but they had a few appetizer specials, and we got the charcuterie...a huge trio of sausage (boudin, andouille, and a smoked sausage, served with a hearty mustard and rounds  of french bread.  Double yum.  Each sausage was nicely grilled and had a distinct flavor and texture.  Being piglets, we also had the shrimp fleur de lis, which were shrimp that had been wrapped in rice paper skin and fried.
I am a helpless sucker for oysters, and whenever they're on the menu, I want them.  I had an oyster pirogue (basically a gargantuan mound of delicious, piping hot, perfectly seasoned oysters on a slab of french bread).  It comes with cajun chips , coleslaw and your choice of signature sides (gumbo, jambalaya, etouffee, shrimp creole, red beans and rice).  I got suckered into getting the gumbo (I typically only order gumbo while in Louisiana  to avoid being disappointed by what other folks call gumbo), and I should have stuck with my routine, as the gumbo was just so so.  It did, however, have a ton of shrimp in it, the flavor was almost there but the roux needed more time.  Whatever. On to the sweet potato tater tots.  Oh my lambs....those bad boys were a fool...and I'm not really into sweet potato fries, but these things were amazing little nuggets, fresh out of the fryer and served in their own cute mini fryer basket. Definitely worth a try, and so worth the upcharge. Â
Okay, onto a few more details about the yum yum yummies. Â One friend had the shrimp pirogue, and his shrimp were like my oysters...perfect and plentiful. Â Our other poor friend made the mistake of getting the trio of signature cups and that was not a winner. Â The portion was really small, literally, like tea cups, and he thought that two of the dishes tasted the same, which is no bueno. Â I was so busy shoveling in my oysters that I couldn't be bothered to sample his, but he was sad, especially when the rest of us had ginormous portions. Â Our fried platters were big enough to share, and still be stuffed. I'm still marveling over that mound of oysters. Â So fabulous. Â
Dessert...yes please. Â Beignets were divine, served up billowing steam on the inside, golden brown outside and drenched in powdered sugar. Â Total Cafe du Monde flashbacks! Community Coffee was a nice touch as well. Â Alas, the bread pudding, which is one of my favorite things ever ever ever, is basically what kept Adele's in the 4 star range. Â What a bust. Â It was really dry, they were stingy with the sauce, and I thought I detected a little bit of a "fridge taste", like freezer burn. Â That bread pudding made me very very sad. Â But not sad enough to put a damper on how much I loved my meal overall. Â
All in all, this place gets my vote, and I will be returning with the folks fa sho.
After reading the reviews, I was excited about trying Adele's. Â I must have gone on the wrong night or ordered the wrong food because I was disappointed. Â The oysters on my PoBoy were small and overcooked. Â I could barely taste them for all the bread. Â I did love the coleslaw though. Â The Shrimp PoBoy that my partner had was a little better. Â We had to ask for remoulade sauce to add some flavor. Â I also ordered the bread pudding, which was a cold gelatinous brick. Â The drizzle of sauce on the plate lacked flavor and didn't help the dessert at all. Â Not exactly the bread pudding I'm used to. Â
Since it is a local restaurant, I will give it another try and hope for better food.
I'm not sure how I would rate Adele's if I were in New Orleans, but for Atlanta cajun food, Adele's gets a 5.
Went to Adele's with some coworkers for lunch and I ordered:
- Chicken po boy: great seasoned breading with tender chicken pieces
- Jambalaya: lots of flavor without being overwhelming or leaving a spicy aftertaste
- Sweet potato tater tots: AMAZING!!! Even better than the ones I had at Flip Burger.
This is going to be one of my new lunch places for work! Can't wait to go again.
This place has grown on me. Â I've tried it about 4-5 times. Â I love to sit @ the counter & watch the action. Â My favorite so far is the shrimp creole. Great spices and wonderful flavor. Â The shrimp are very fresh. The service is friendly & the food comes out fast. Â Nice break from work!
They are also open for dinner a few nights! Â Go soon!
The place is a quality operation with an excellent, friendly staff.
I've had take-out from here a few times. From best to worst:
The gumbo was excellent.
The cole law was good.
Shrimp po boy ok.
Oyster po boy was flavorless, but to be fair, middle of summer isn't oyster season.
The roast beef po boy was a big disappointment. It didn't taste very good and quickly turned into a mushy mess.
I will still return, but I think I'll stay away from the po boys in the future.
I never make an update this soon, more likely an edit. But I know my first review was sooooo long.
Mark and Ruth (owners) are wonderful and have a great staff.
I still get back here when possible and now that work has slowed down for a couple of months it will be much more often and looking forward to it. I still always rely on the Shrimp Po Boy, (especially since Remoulade has been added as a choice of sauce!) as my favorite but I have since had THE BEST tomato soup (bisque) that I have ever had! And I recently had their new Clam Chowder and I was greatly impressed once again. And the Lobster Bisque is the best I have had. Just one bowl of that is enough for me to enjoy for a meal. Also I have had their Roast Beef Po Boy numerous times and YES, it is  a mess, but well worth it!
Their Eggs Benedict is amazing. Especially with added Crab (and I keep the Canadian Bacon on mine as the flavor is well worth the extra price!). The best Hollandaise Sauce is the I've had anywhere. I normally ALWAYS have bacon with my brunch, but this is so much, so good  and so filling it isn't necessary.
I love the Crawfish Ettouffe and their Shrimp Creole is the best in ATL and I've heard the same from three original "Louisanites" always looking for true Cajun food.
And I have to quickly mention the Shrimp Fleur de Lis (Flower of the Lilly). You can get it as a meal, or like me, as dessert. Large shrimp, thinly wrapped in rice noodles and quickly fried and served with an amazing sauce that is both sweet and spicy. Â
They continually have amazing, unique specials in the evening and live music on Friday's.
Service is still great as always.
Whenever I want to try a new place in the area, I yelp "lunch" by my office. Â It's been mostly the same results for ages, so when Adele's popped up, and I read that it had only been open a little over a month, I was glad to see something new. Â Then I read the reviews and the website and my mouth started watering.
I'd never even been in this shopping center, and I've worked off Holcomb Bridge for 11 years! Â Anyway, Adele's is towards the back, and I'm hoping these reviews help bring enough business to make up for it's lack of visibility to the road.
The space is fresh and clean, with dark wood, white walls, and a few touches of the bayou. Â The kitchen is completely open, so you can see them doing everything, particularly if you're seated at the bar. Â I opted for the half and half po boy - shrimp and oysters, dressed (lettuce, tomato, pickles, sauce), while my dining companion got the half and half - shrimp and roast beef (which comes with brown gravy). Â The po-boys come with home-made chips (though it looked like the chips themselves come pre-cut from a bag), but having read that sweet potato tots were an option, I got those instead ($2 upcharge).
There was a little bit of a wait for the food, and it seemed that the chef was training some new guys. Â After watching a dozen po-boys go by, I dove into mine almost as soon as it hit the table. Â I started with the oyster half. Â With all the "dressing" on po-boy, the oysters, with their gooey texture just blended into the bread. Â I could taste the flavor of the breading, but with the moisture of the protein and the mayo, it just gummed into the soft center of the crispy french bread.
The shrimp half was another story. Â This was a darn good sandwich. Â It's been a while since I've been to Star Provisions, so my memory probably shouldn't attempt the comparison, but I'm going to dare to say that this sandwich is on par with it. Â The crisp of the french bread, the crisp of the shrimp themselves, the flavor of the sauce and pickles...yeah, I will be back to try it again soon!
The sweet potato tots were good - served in their individual mock fry basket. Â They weren't too greasy (well maybe the two on the bottom) and still had some moisture too them unlike many sweet potato fries. Â The chips were nothing special - crispy, but not enough Cajun seasoning in my bite to really notice. Â The bite of the roast beef and gravy that I got was salty and delicious.
#Yelp365 - 229/365
I was there for lunch today. Great food I have to say. I love the Gumbo and Catfish Poboy. Â The SHRIMP CREOLE tastes great too. Great service. I'll be a regular as long as I still work around this place.
Just that don't ever order the trio. It's way too little even for an Asian small woman like me. They'll give you three tea cups of food. It's like a kiddie meal.
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