Take A Drive To The Country To Dine At This Exceptional Rural Restaurant In Louisiana

More often than not, I find that some of the best restaurants are tucked away in rural destinations. These eateries make you feel like one of the family from the moment you step inside, and are served meals made from family recipes that have been passed down through the ages. There’s one fabulous restaurant in Leesville, Louisiana that’s worth a road trip for, and that’s Toups’ Kajun Kitchen. Let’s take a closer look:

You’ll find Toups’ Kajun Kitchen in northern Leesville.

Leesville is a town with a population that hovers around 5,000 people, but it feels much larger when you factor in the nearby Fort Johnson Army installation (formally Fort Polk).

Rustic and warm is the best way to describe the interior. It’s a casual spot, so come as you are and enjoy the welcoming atmosphere.

The dining room is very spacious with very tall ceilings and exposed beams that all add to the rural restaurant dining experience.

Toups’ Kajun Kitchen is known for its epic breakfast menu, and this is one restaurant that’s worth waking up early for.

Toups serves up a wide range of breakfast items to start your day. Whether you want to enjoy a traditional breakfast with waffles and scrambled eggs...

...or a Cajun-style breakfast.

The Crawfish Étouffée omelet, pictured above, is a game changer. So flavorful!

Toups is more than a breakfast joint, however. Lunch and dinner options cover everything from one-pound burgers to fried seafood platters.

Comfort food reigns supreme here, with all your favorite Cajun classics making an appearance on the menu.

Shrimp and crawfish étouffée, gumbo, and red beans and rice are some of the Louisiana favorites you can enjoy, but you’ll also find some hearty Southern plates like chicken fried steak smothered with white gravy. Yum!

After a meal like this, you might need a nap!

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While you're in this neck of the woods, carve out some time to pay a visit to South Toledo Bend State Park. Located about 30 minutes west of Leesville, there are plenty of hiking trails to enjoy, plus some of the best fishing in Louisiana. Make a road trip out of it!