Lolo's Cafe

I really enjoyed the food and the hospitality. I had the catfish with Green beans and mac and cheese. The catfish was cooked prefectly and the batter was a good compliment. The green beans had a tangy flavor that paired well with their hot sauce. The mac and cheese was a bit clumpy but very yummy. Thanks to my fellow diners I also tried the tilapia, which I liked even more than the catfish, and collard greens, which were awesome, and beans which were also great.

Sharif (obviously the owner) is so personable and gracious and open and likeable! He truly cares about his guests! I didn't ever ask him... Was Lolo his mother? There are portraits and paintings on the wall of him and a very loving looking woman. I should have asked. But I didn't want to impose because he's already gone out of his way for me, a stranger, that just pulled in when I saw the place and smelled the tantalizing aromas of barbeque and fried fish as I was just driving by to take our employees home after work.

As soon as I dropped them off and paid them their daily salary, I asked them "What do you know about Lolo's country cooking? (They only live 2 blocks away) They said they have the best whole catfish and that is difficult to find them open and that they serve generous plates.

I thanked them and drove straight back to Lolo's.

I pulled in and they were closing. I was still in the parking lot in my car.

Sharif walked outside and told me I was too late, that they were closed. I must have looked truly disappointed, because then he asked what was I thinking I would have ordered it they were still open?

I said 2 whole catfish dinners.

He actually had his cook prepare the 2 meals for me even though they were closed.

Then he said one of the fish was too small so he cooked an extra fish.

And while I waited, he gave me a bowl of rib tips for me and my husband to try.

He told me about his life, about the people he helps, about his diversified businesses. He's truly more than a restaurant owner. He is involved in his community from everything to helping wayward teenagers, to encouraging everybody that comes by his establishment on a personal level that is lost in this day and age. I was truly impressed. In my small time there, 3 different people came by just to share with him their accomplishments or just to talk to him, and he encouraged them. I would like to be that kind of person myself. That can touch people's hearts and make them feel special. And to be so open and real.

I have never experienced such personalized and genuine service.

This wasn't just public relations.

This man cares about people and it shows!

So, I digress, my order was a takeout order.

I brought it home and everything was delicious!

My husband and daughter left nothing left on the plate but fish bones.

My daughter is a picky 9 year old and my husband is not usually a big eater.

But tonight they ate!

Sharif, you made a Lolo's believer out of me!

Keep up the great work!

I'll see you next time I'm in the neighborhood!

Can't wait to try your breakfast!

I'm thinking the shrimp and grits.....

Btw do you ever serve oxtails? Just asking....

Above and beyond, folks!

Discover this unknown treasure! It's a diamond in the rough! And by supporting this business, you are also supporting the community. They are doing more than just serving food.

They are empowering people to believe in themselves and be better people.

I was only there 30 minutes.

But it really impressed me!

Ijs...........

Wow, I mean, everytime I've been to a soul food spot, it's okay but still no where near the cook out food we get from Aunty and em. This place though?? My guy opened up a restaurant named after his mom and is keeping her love alive with her recipes that he's mastered.
I got the baked bbq chicken and some baked beans with cabbage... y'all... you gotta taste this food! Bring you right back to sitting in them fold up chairs next to the speaker with Charlie Wilson blasting out of it tawm bot mm Mm mm, and you just start nodding ya head in agreement with the flavor. I can't recommend this place enough.

Outstanding I give it 5 circles for the all around service. Great food,humble environment,amazing service,real stand up guys as well as Great food had to mention it twice bc the truth does not change...Thanks lo lo's cafe. Ps shouts out to the cook.....you did that........

Owner was very friendly and hospitable even a little after close he was more than happy to serve my family and I , food was great ! We had a variety of things and not one single complaint from the “picky party” . Lolos definitely has some new customers .