Cypress Knee Cafe at Audubon Nature Institute

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6500 Magazine St
New Orleans, LA 70118

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Philip L.
7/17/2025

Big points for offering authentic Cajun cuisine instead of the typical boring burger/hot dog/pizza/chicken tenders at most other zoos. Generous portions of quality gumbo, shrimp po-boy, and fried...

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Jillian S.
5/18/2025

We were pleasantly surprised at the available food options at the Audubon zoo. Cypress Knee Cafe in the Louisiana swamp exhibit offers Creole and Cajun cuisine options. They have gluten free,...

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David S.
11/21/2023

We attempted to have a late lunch, big mistake. Despite closing at 3, we showed up at 2:25 to discover the kitchen was already shutting down for the day. The limited menu was fine, but the manager...

Walter S.
4/15/2024

Too expensive. Too salty. Toooo loooonnng to be served. Didn't get what I ordered. Will never go back.

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Marielle S.
4/22/2018

Color me SHOCKED. When you think of food at the zoo, what do you think of? I usually think of hot dogs, burgers and nachos. David and I were having a zoo day and we got a bite to eat here because...

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