Fifolet Cajun

4.4

146 Reviews

$30 and under

Cajun

Romantic
Innovative
Neighbourhood gem

Restaurant & bar specializing in New Orleans style Cajun & Creole Cuisine; as well as classic & original New Orleans-inspired craft cocktails. Our dishes are designed to be shared family style, & we encourage you to order a few to share with your table.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Cajun, Creole / Cajun / Southern, Regional American (Southern)
Hours of Operation
Tue–Thu 17:00–00:00 Fri 17:00–01:00 Sat 10:00–02:00 Sun 10:00–00:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00–15:00
Phone number
(773) 384-6886
Website
http://www.fifoletcajun.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Kevin Crouse
Catering
Give us a call at 773-384-6886 and we can take care of your catering needs!
Private party facilities
Give us a call at 773-384-6886 and we can take care of your private party!

Location
1942 W Division Street, Chicago, IL 60622-3821
Area
Bucktown / Wicker Park
Cross Street
Damen Street
Parking details
Division and Damen both non-metered, non-permit.
Public transit
Division Blue LineDivision and Damen Bus Stop
Entertainment
Cajun Music, Zydeco, Jazz, Burlesque, Comedy, Drag
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

Honey-Custard Cornbread With Cayenne StreuselUS$7.00
Fried Green TomatoesUS$9.00
remoulade, house-made giardiniera
Crawfish FrittersUS$9.00
crawfish tails, maque choux, lemon-cayenne aioli, micro celery
Blue Crab-Collard Green DipUS$13.00
bacon, artichoke, Oaxacan string cheese, pepper jelly, grilled baguette
Kreyol Pâté au PiklizUS$9.00
three flaky meat pies filled with roasted duck, Haitian-style pickled vegetable condiment
Crawfish CheesecakeUS$13.00
savory cheesecake with oyster cracker crust, crawfish tails, alligator sausage, Crystal hot sauce beurre blanc
Mac & CheeseUS$10.00
pimentos, peas, wild boar bacon
Green Bean CasseroleUS$8.00
cremini mushrooms, smoked tomato, parmesan, herbed breadcrumbs

Gumbos & Salads

Gumbo FifoletUS$7.00
dark roux gumbo, shrimp, crawfish, house-made alligator sausage, okra, tomato, dirty rice
Mama's Gumbo fileUS$7.00
gumbo, roast duck, chicken, andouille, trinity, greens, cherry tomatoes, file rice
Blackened Shrimp CaesarUS$12.00
shaved parmesan, garlic croutons, romaine, blackened catfish-caesar dressing
Caramelized CalabazaUS$11.00
West Indies pumpkin, arugula, goat cheese, spiced pumpkin seeds, creamy white balsamic vinaigrette

Large Plates

Crawfish LasagneUS$19.00
hand-rolled pasta, crawfish tails, herbed ricotta, tomato-cream sauce
Fried Alligator EtoufféeUS$16.00
dirty rice, cornmeal crusted alligator tail, smothered in crawfish etouffee
Shrimp & GritsUS$15.00
creamy stone-ground grits, andouille, shallot, garlic, cherry tomatoes, brussels leaves, rich shellfish broth
Garden JambalayaUS$12.00
cremini mushrooms, okra, corn, Cajun rice, trinity, cherry tomatoes, micro celery
Chicken JambalayaUS$14.00
smoked chicken thighs, andouille, Cajun rice, trinity, cherry tomatoes, yellow pepper coulis, micro celery
Seafood JambalayaUS$16.00
shrimp, catfish, blue crab, andouille, Cajun rice, trinity, cherry tomatoes, yellow pepper coulis, micro celery
Blackened CatfishUS$16.00
creole green beans, dirty rice, Crystal hot sauce beurre blanc, fried shallot rings
Rabbit DaubeUS$16.00
braised rabbit, vegetables, olives, bacon, over creamy stone -ground grits

Po'Boys & Sandwiches

These Po'Boys come 'Dressed' with our signature Voodoo Sauce, lettuce, shaved mirliton, parsley and pickled vegetables and a side of Zapps Voodoo Potato chips (Cooked in peanut oil)

Crispy Chicken SandwichUS$12.00
pimento cheese spread, bacon, crispy buttermilk-marinated chicken, pickled vegetables, toasted garlic-buttered pretzel bun, Zapp's Voodoo Chips
Roasted Beef and Debris Po'BoyUS$16.00
shaved NY strip steak, pot roast-style 'debris', horseradish jus, smoked provolone, fried shallot rings, Zapp's Voodoo Chips
Fried Shrimp or Crawfish Po'BoyUS$13.00
NOLA-style Barbecue Shrimp Po'BoyUS$13.00
Alligator Sausage Po'BoyUS$13.00

Sides

Collard Greens with Bacon
Red Beans & Rice
Creamy Stone Ground Grits
Dirty Rice

Extra Meats

ShrimpUS$5.00
CrawfishUS$6.00
Fried AlligatorUS$6.00
Smoked ChickenUS$4.00
Andouille SausageUS$4.00
Wild Boar BaconUS$4.00

What 146 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.4

4.4 based on all time ratings

4.4Food
4.2Service
4.3Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Energetic

146 Reviews

OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago1 review
5.0
Dined on 14 April 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was great
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago3 reviews
4.0
Dined on 8 April 2018
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Great food but understaffed so service was extremely slow- the waiter was friendly and I felt bad for the guy- appeared to be the only server for Sunday brunch.
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TamaraJ
Chicago3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 7 April 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food. I cannot wait to visit again. Also, the waiter was amazing although he was the only one there.
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Shane
Chicago4 reviews
4.0
Dined on 30 March 2018
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Good decor, atmosphere and waiter. Waiter recommended we try the cornbread, which was unusual and terrific,
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GoodEats VIP
Chicago350 reviews
4.0
Dined on 30 March 2018
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The Fifolet gumbo was outstanding. We would return just for that. Good to have another solid Cajun option in Chicago.
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CetoyaR
Chicago8 reviews
5.0
Dined on 17 March 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, ambience & price! I will be going back.
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TrixieLou
Chicago3 reviews
2.0
Dined on 15 March 2018
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Came for the food with some expectations, based on prior reviews and the Hungry Hound profile. Our assessment of the food was fair to middling. I am a purist when it comes to gumbo, and this version didn't impress. Thick with an under-cooked flour-pastiness and a slightly reddish hue, I surmise from the addition of the cherry tomatoes mentioned by Dolinsky, with trinity components in large pieces. Not a fan of the tomato addition and the pastiness of the roux was discernible and off-putting. Didn't knock my socks off. BBQ shrimp po'boy filling was pretty good though bread is never as good as in NOLA; replicating or sourcing an authentic and flaky po'boy wrapper is a challenge; I've tried countless bakery and g-store versions and nothing is the same. Washed down dinner with beer; didn’t try any of the cocktail offerings. Would return for the atmosphere and drinks. Next time I need a NOLA fix, I'll spring for the plane ticket.
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cubfan
Chicago42 reviews
4.0
Dined on 14 March 2018
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
We arrived at 6 pm and it was a cold inside. Otherwise, a good experience.
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Kalthera99
Chicago7 reviews
5.0
Dined on 12 March 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Awesome drinks, good food, good service and great ambiance. 80s music brought back memories!
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Saundra
Chicago3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 11 March 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful experience, highly recommend
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1942 W Division Street, Chicago, IL 60622-3821

Additional information

Cross Street
Damen Street
Area
Bucktown / Wicker Park
Hours of Operation
Tue–Thu 17:00–00:00 Fri 17:00–01:00 Sat 10:00–02:00 Sun 10:00–00:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00–15:00
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Cajun, Creole / Cajun / Southern, Regional American (Southern)
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Division and Damen both non-metered, non-permit.
Public transit
Division Blue LineDivision and Damen Bus Stop
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Kevin Crouse
Entertainment
Cajun Music, Zydeco, Jazz, Burlesque, Comedy, Drag
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

Website
http://www.fifoletcajun.com/
Phone number
(773) 384-6886
Catering
Give us a call at 773-384-6886 and we can take care of your catering needs!
Private party facilities
Give us a call at 773-384-6886 and we can take care of your private party!

Fifolet Cajun

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Small Plates

Honey-Custard Cornbread With Cayenne StreuselUS$7.00

Fried Green TomatoesUS$9.00

Crawfish FrittersUS$9.00

Blue Crab-Collard Green DipUS$13.00

Kreyol Pâté au PiklizUS$9.00

Crawfish CheesecakeUS$13.00

Mac & CheeseUS$10.00

Green Bean CasseroleUS$8.00

Gumbos & Salads

Gumbo FifoletUS$7.00

Mama's Gumbo fileUS$7.00

Blackened Shrimp CaesarUS$12.00

Caramelized CalabazaUS$11.00

Large Plates

Crawfish LasagneUS$19.00

Fried Alligator EtoufféeUS$16.00

Shrimp & GritsUS$15.00

Garden JambalayaUS$12.00

Chicken JambalayaUS$14.00

Seafood JambalayaUS$16.00

Blackened CatfishUS$16.00

Rabbit DaubeUS$16.00

Po'Boys & Sandwiches

Crispy Chicken SandwichUS$12.00

Roasted Beef and Debris Po'BoyUS$16.00

Fried Shrimp or Crawfish Po'BoyUS$13.00

NOLA-style Barbecue Shrimp Po'BoyUS$13.00

Alligator Sausage Po'BoyUS$13.00

Sides

Collard Greens with Bacon

Red Beans & Rice

Creamy Stone Ground Grits

Dirty Rice

Extra Meats

ShrimpUS$5.00

CrawfishUS$6.00

Fried AlligatorUS$6.00

Smoked ChickenUS$4.00

Andouille SausageUS$4.00

Wild Boar BaconUS$4.00

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