⚜ A Taste of Louisiana in Texas
Evangeline Cafe was founded in 2003 by chef-owner Curtis Clarke with a simple mission: to bring the authentic flavors of Louisiana's Cajun country to Austin, Texas.
Named after the heroine of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's epic poem about the Acadian people, Evangeline Cafe embodies the spirit, warmth, and soulful cuisine that defines Louisiana's unique cultural heritage. The Acadians, or "Cajuns," were French settlers who were expelled from Nova Scotia in the 1700s and eventually made their home in Louisiana's bayou country, where they developed one of America's most beloved regional cuisines.
At Evangeline, we honor this tradition with every dish we serve. Our gumbo starts with a proper dark roux, cooked low and slow until it reaches that perfect chocolate color. Our bread is imported directly from Langlinais Bakery in Lafayette, Louisiana – because there's no substitute for authentic Louisiana French bread. And our Abita beers come straight from Louisiana's oldest craft brewery.
But Evangeline is more than just great food. It's a gathering place where neighbors become friends, where music from some of Austin's finest musicians fills the air Monday thru Thursday nights, and where the spirit of "laissez les bons temps rouler" – let the good times roll – is alive and well.
