At LealV’s Café, we believe food should bring people together. Our dishes are inspired by tradition, crafted with love, and served with a touch of southern hospitality. Whether you’re craving crispy fried catfish, tender barbequed ribs, or baked chicken straight from the oven, we have something special waiting just for you.
Welcome to LeaIV’s Cafe “Southern Soul Where Flavors Take Control.”
At LeaIV’s Cafe, we believe food should feel like home. Located in the heart of Stonewall, Louisiana, our mission is to bring people together through the rich tradition of Southern soul food. Every dish we serve is crafted with love, care, and bold flavors that honor both classic recipes and fresh, creative touches.
From crispy golden catfish to savory oxtails, hearty sides, and comforting favorites, our menu is a celebration of authentic Southern cooking. Whether you’re stopping by for a quick bite, dining with family, or picking up a plate to go, you’ll always be greeted with warm hospitality and a taste of home.
We take pride in being more than just a restaurant we’re a gathering place for our community. At LeaIV’s Cafe, good food and good people always come together.
671 Highway 171 suite M, Stonewall, LA, United States, Louisiana
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Will
2025-09-07
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No idea how the food is. But the counter service is bad. At least the food smells good. Couldn't get acknowledged for almost 20 minutes. Then come to find out they gave my order away. No apology. No room to wait shoulder to shoulder with people. I'm glad you're busy but you need to find a better way. I wouldn't have waited so long had I known my order was given to some random person. Not worth picking up deliveries from.
Jasmin Thomas
2025-09-07
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Update:
The Owner responded with no accountability whatsoever. My review is based on my experience, it is not to "bash a black owned establishment". Since they don't mind exposing their employees...The server was a sweet elderly lady, but why didn't she have help? The gratuity was taken off and that's why I gave 2 stars not 1. A tip is earned, not just given.
My cousin made the reservations so that has nothing to do with me, I just stated we had a reservation. This review has nothing to do with her. If there was a manager available we shouldn't have had to ask for one.
In summary, the service needs improvement, the food was ok, the owner doesn't appreciate constructive criticism. (No more responses or updates to follow.)
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We reserved a table for a post graduation lunch. I wouldn't recommend large parties. The server was not efficient. We had a party of 18. The server took drink orders 2 tickets at a time. Then, she came around and did the same for food orders. Everyone's food came out at different times with a few missing and/or incorrect items.
The food tasted ok, but the service needs improvement. I ordered lemon pepper wings that came out covered in a white sauce. I was confused, but they explained that they're wet. They were not what I was expecting. Maybe more details/pictures on the menu would help.
One more thing, I felt like I walked through the kitchen to go to the restroom that's unsanitary and a slip hazard.
Liana Smith
2025-09-03
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Please add this hometown restaurant to your next outing for lunch or dinner! They offer a great & easy menu with the plate lunch & 2 sides with cornbread concept. They offer about 8 different entrees each day Wednesday through Sunday. Everything from entree to dessert was great & fresh!!
Vershone Johnson
2025-08-16
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I loved it! My 1st visit but not my last. All of my food was hot, flavorful and filling. The cabbage needed to be cooked a little longer but I have NO complaints on what we ordered. Exceptional customer service.
Gofarit Don
2025-08-01
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Getting my order to go, I purchased 3 different orders. I was told the chicken might take a little longer because it's cooked after you order. I ordered at 2 o'clock and at 3o'clock I was still waiting. They had actually locked the doors, closing, cleaning up and i was still waiting. It took a hour and a half to fill my order. There is no reasonable excuse that you give me where this is acceptable. Paying for my order getting ready to leave I was offered lemonade for my inconvenience.....that's it! Lemonade, i feel as though they should have at least cut the cost for order if my business was important to you. The service was horrible, the food was great but not enough to offset the service. That was my first visit and everyone deserves a second chance, but not sure if I want to experience that again
mslatasha71106
2025-07-29
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Great food and customer services. If you want some southern soul food. This is the place to be. I give a 10 out 10. Must try it!!!
Shernita Ratcliff
2025-07-25
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I’ve been to these restaurants a several times and I always get the Smothered Pork chops rice and gravy and yams and it’s normal good but I went yesterday and my food was horrible my pork was over cook (very dry) gravy tasted like water like it was the last of the gravy and they stretch it with water and the yams tasted liked they was just plain baked or boiled I was so disappointed
Veronica Dotson
2025-07-23
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