Welcome to Carli-Co Cafe

Welcome to Carli-Co Cafe

Southern breakfast & lunch in Gonzales, LA

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Homestyle Southern Cooking, Made With Love

Homestyle Southern Cooking, Made With Love

Breakfast & lunch in Gonzales, LA — shrimp n grits, French toast, and all your Southern favorites, served up Monday through Saturday.

Toasted club sandwich with fries at Carli-Co Cafe

Tucked on the corner of Airline Highway and Bayou Narcisse Road, Carli-Co Cafe is a true mom-and-pop breakfast and lunch spot serving Gonzales, Louisiana. We're known for generous portions, homestyle Southern cooking, and a dining room that feels like family — because for a lot of our regulars, it is.

Come hungry for the classics: shrimp n grits, fluffy French toast, hearty omelets, and our traditional breakfast plate, all served up alongside breakfast cocktails and specialty coffees. Whether you're stopping in before work or settling in for a leisurely weekend brunch, our friendly staff will treat you like you've been coming in for years.

Fried catfish plate with mashed potatoes, green beans, and toast
Loaded cheese omelet with sausage and peppers at Carli-Co Cafe

We're open early, Monday through Saturday, so there's always time for good food and good company at Carli-Co Cafe.

Grilled shrimp and chicken salad with a side of fries and a sandwich
Salads
Buffalo wings with fries, ranch, and toast at Carli-Co Cafe
Fried Chicken
Chicken fried steak with mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, and toast
Southern Favorites
BLT sandwiches with hash browns lined up on the kitchen counter
Sandwiches
What Our Fans Are Saying
★★★★★

Great shrimp and greats!!! Very well seasoned! I highly recommend! Awesome mom and pop place. Our server was so sweet and knew her food!

Paul K.

★★★★★

They have affordable delicious food and I appreciate the great service 😀

Hugh R.

★★★★★

Old nostalgic settings. Daily specials.

Randy F.

★★★★★

Great food, fun atmosphere, friendly waitresses.

Doctor G.

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Carli-Co Cafe
Cuisines
American Breakfast Brunch Coffee and Tea Fish Hamburgers Lunch Salads Sandwiches Seafood Soup Wraps
Atmosphere
Casual Dining Chill Good For Group Good For Kids
Food Types
Family Style Kids Menu Vegetarian Options
Business Hours
Mon - Sat: 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Sun: Closed
Carryout Hours
Mon - Sat: 6:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Sun: Closed