Cajun

Order the best Cajun near Lodi, CA

Best Cajun Restaurants Nearby in Lodi

Huckleberry's

Huckleberry's

4.4
(2k+)
• American • Cafe
$0 delivery fee • 11.2 mi • 38 min
Farther away (+$2.99 fee)
"I have to say I didn't know what to expect from this Perko's replacement and hoped for the best. I got it. The 1/2 LB Chicken Fried Steak was delicious. The Bayou Reds were very tasty and have become my favorite. The biscuit and gravy arrived separate from the meal in two containers, biscuit and gravy, but the biscuit was HUGE. Huckleberry's is my new, favorite place. "
"Iced caramel coffee was ok not worth the $7, biscuits and gravy was alright, had better. Steak was smaller than than expected "
Tom's Scramble
A scratch-made buttermilk biscuit topped with your choice of a sausage patty OR a chicken fried steak, scrambled eggs and Huck's country gravy. Served with country reds or fresh fruit.
$19.59
1/2 LB Chicken Fried Steak Platter
A generous 1/2 LB of Chicken Fried Steak smothered in homemade Country Gravy. Served with 3 eggs cooked your way, Country Reds and your choice of toast, scratch-made biscuit or Huckleberry Muffin.
$22.68
The Mississippi Skillet
Ham, crisp bacon, sausage, bell peppers, onions, and mushrooms topped with Monterey jack cheese.
$22.5
Stacked Chicken & Waffles
A sweet and savory taste explosion! Two tender, hand breaded chicken breast between our butter-crisp waffles topped with sriracha aioli, maple syrup, crisp bacon, green onions and finished with our maple-pecan butter.
$20.84
Krispy Krunchy Chicken

Krispy Krunchy Chicken

4.3
(100+)
• Fried Chicken • Chicken Tenders
$0 delivery fee • 8.7 mi • 40 min
Farther away (+$1.99 fee)
20% off on $25+
Krispy Chicken Krunch Box
Includes choice of hand-breaded, mildly Cajun-spiced fried chicken, regular side and a honey biscuit
$13.08
Krispy Chicken Family Meal
12 Pieces Hand-Breaded Signature Chicken 6 Honey Biscuits Family Potato Wedges
$35.83
Jumbo Tenders Krunch Box
Includes choice of hand-breaded, mildly Cajun-spiced fried chicken tenders, regular side, a honey biscuit and choice of dipping sauce
$15.24
Krispy Chicken + Biscuit
Includes choice of hand-breaded, mildly Cajun-spiced fried chicken and a honey biscuit
$12.63
California Donuts & Deli

California Donuts & Deli

4.8
(4k+)
• Deli • Donuts
$0 delivery fee • 11.3 mi • 42 min
Farther away (+$2.99 fee)
Rave Reviews
"They make A SUPER GREAT BURGER!! I loved it! The bun is soft and fresh. The meat perfectly cooked medium well. It was soooo good!! BIG AND JUICY DELICIOUS. I ate the whole thing. Thats how good it was. They make the best french fries ... make sure you get some! Hubby likes how crispy and not greasy the hash browns are. Today he had the sausage Egg 20. Breakfast Croissant and he likes them and he likes the big breakfast they make his eggs over easy perfect. Everything is prepared carefully and with the best ingredients. The donuts are heavenly. You will be glad you ordered from here because they are so nice & never ever made a mistake to my doordash order. Thank you California Donuts for going above and beyond ."
"Fantastic!!! Everything from this place is outstanding. I love the way they safety package my order. The coffee arrived hot fresh with a great amount of cream and sugar! The Regular Dozen Mixed donuts are just amazing and they always go above and beyond by adding extra donuts and donuts holes! But the 11. Omelette Combo was seriously so freaking good. The omelet itself is just huge and filled with and topped with a ton of meats veggies and melty cheese. The meal came with a perfectly crispy hash brown and toast with butter and jelly and a small coffee. They included a ton of condiments plus fork and knife and napkins. Do yourself a favor and try this place out on DoorDash the food comes fast and fresh!!"
20. Breakfast Croissant
Three scramble eggs, American cheese, mayo and meat of your choice between bacon, sausage links and ham.
$8.19
One Dozen Donutholes
A box of mixed 12 Regular Donuts. (Only donuts readily available in stock will be in the dozen, any donuts requested will be substituted to the best of our ability if we do not have the donuts you requested.) NOTE: Do refer to our current REGULAR DONUTS list if ordering specific donuts. We may not always have what you need, but will do our best to accommodate you. Please let us know if there are any peanut, coconut, or other allergies when ordering a mixed dozen. Thank you.
$2.84
Regular Dozen Mixed
A box of 6 Mixed Regular Donuts. NOTE: Do refer to our current REGULAR DONUTS list if ordering specific donuts. We may not always have what you need, but will do our best to accommodate you. Please let us know if there are any peanut, coconut, or other allergies when ordering a mixed 1/2 dozen. Thank you.
$17.26
4. Double Cheeseburger Combo
A breakfast platter containing two strips of bacon, two slice of ham, two sausage links, one hash brown and toast
$12.51
Jack in the Box

Jack in the Box

4.3
(3k+)
• Fast Food • Burgers
$0 delivery fee • 2.9 mi • 31 min
"Wow! This was unbelievably great. They ran out the regular biscuit and substituted the bread with the buttery garlic bread and my breakfast sandwich was amazing! My tacos were full of ingredients in just cook perfectly. Great job."
"Ultimate Cheeseburger™ Combo the ultimate cheeseburger had way too much mustard and ketchup on it I ordered extra cuz I didn't know how much they put on it it did not need extra it was Dripping. the wedge fries were great but not many of them check out the photo. the mocha coffee was really good. so if you're ordering the hamburger don't order extra condiments on it because it does not warrant it. check out the photos"
Build Your Own Munchie Meal
Pick between 1 of 4 different entrees, 2 sides and a drink to create your own Munchie Meal. We believe in the freedom of choice. 2010 calories.
$16.51
Classic Tiny Tacos
Crunchy, bite-size Tiny Tacos with a side of creamy avocado lime sauce. They're like little love letters to your mouth. 460 calories.
$5
Bacon Ultimate Cheeseburger™ Combo
2x 100% beef seasoned as it grills, hickory smoked bacon, melty American & Swiss style cheese, ketchup, mustard & mayo on a buttery bun plus fries & drink. 2510 calories.
$18.3
Mini Churros
Bite-sized Mini Churros dusted with cinnamon sugar. Perfect for sharing, with yourself. 350 calories.
$3.59
IHOP

IHOP

4.3
(6k+)
• Chicken • Milk Shakes
$0 delivery fee • 13.0 mi • 41 min
Farther away (+$4.99 fee)
"It was perfect. I used to love the Chicken & Pancakes combo and finally ordered a delivery and it was delicious. I love the honey mustard for the chicken and blueberry Syrup Caddy for the pancakes. "
"The bacon strips were wet, oily, and rubbery; disgusting. The hashbrowns were not fully cooked through, the top was fully burnt; inedible."
Breakfast Sampler
Two eggs* your way, 2 custom cured hickory-smoked bacon strips, 2 pork sausage links, 2 thick-cut pieces of ham, golden hash browns & 2 fluffy buttermilk pancakes.
$22.51
World-Famous Pancake Combo
Choice of any 2 same-flavored pancakes, served with 2 eggs* your way, 2 custom-cured hickory-smoked bacon strips or 2 pork sausage links & golden hash browns.
$20.65
Build Your Own Omelette+
The only tools required are silverware... and your imagination. Start by choosing your favorite cheese and then add your favorite ingredients.
$20.3
55+ Rise 'N Shine
Try our syrups all day on your IHOP® favorites, now free of high-fructose corn syrup. Comes in a single-serve portion just for you!
$12.47
Donuts & More

Donuts & More

4.8
(90+)
• American • Donut Shop
$0 delivery fee • 12.8 mi • 36 min
Farther away (+$4.99 fee)
"Requested extra security measures to packaging my order and they definitely secured my food no exposure thank you. I would also recommend security tape to tape around the knot after tying bags highly recommended. Donuts were delicious definitely ordering again. "
"i ate two before the pic ! lol but i am 8 months pregnant and woke up craving donuts, they did not disappoint. super tasty and super fresh, will def order again."
1/2 Dozen Regular
ONLY includes raise, cake, and old fashioned. May write in the description/comments for any specific request if available
$9.97
Fancy Dozen Donuts
Includes a variety of different donuts with two of them being cinnamon roll and apple fritter. May write in the description/comments for any specific request if available
$26.34
Meat, Egg, and Cheese Sandwich
Includes packets of sugar, coffee sticks, and half & half
$7.99
Wendy's

Wendy's

4.2
(2k+)
• American • Fast Food
$0 delivery fee • 9.1 mi • 33 min
Farther away (+$2.99 fee)
"the chicken honey biscuit was juicy,tasty and filling. The biscuits and gravy were great was surprised to find on the menu and good too. I'll definitely order again!"
"TINY portions on all the food. Small burger, burnt nuggs, and a very sad, sad chicken wrap. this location used to be good. whats going on?!"
Crispy Chicken Biggie™ Bag
A juicy, crispy chicken breast with crunchy lettuce, tomato, mayo, and the perfect pickles, all on a potato bun. It’s a flawless blend of nostalgia and excitement—kinda like your all-time favorite song, only better ‘cause you can eat it.
$10.89
Baconator® Combo
A half-pound* of fresh, never-frozen beef, American cheese, 6 pieces of crispy Applewood smoked bacon, ketchup, and mayo on a potato bun. Never too much bacon.
$20.07
Nuggs Party Pack
Oh this? This is just around 50 of your favorite all-white-meat chicken nuggets—aka “The Dream.” You want them spicy? Done. You want to share? Probably not, but there’s enough here in case the rest of your family wants some—and, trust us, they will.
$19.98
Dave's Combo
A quarter-pound* of fresh, never-frozen beef, American cheese, crisp lettuce, tomato, pickle, ketchup, mustard, mayo, and onion on a potato bun. The single greatest single ever created by man—or at least by a man named, “Dave.”
$15.82
The Meltdown

The Meltdown

4.2
(1k+)
• Melts • Sandwiches
$0 delivery fee • 1.8 mi • 28 min
"Good but too pricey for the size of the sandwich"
"I felt alittle tricked to be honest. This is a dennys restaurant. So almost $19 for a combo. The price is too high. It came with 5 onion rings, the sandwich was good, slicing the meat smaller instead of stew chunk like meat would be better, and I added my own bbq sauce to it because whatever sauce they use had no flavor. Honestly it was ok, but never again would I pay that amount for it... meat was also pretty charred and fatty. Still good, but not worth the price..."
Giddy Up Melt - Combo
Chow down with shredded beef, sharp white Cheddar, creamy BBQ sauce and pickles on grilled sourdough bread. Includes your choice of a drink and a side to round out the meal.
$17.6
Giddy Up Melt
Chow down with shredded beef, sharp white Cheddar, creamy BBQ sauce and pickles on grilled sourdough bread.
$13.53
Hot Mess Melt - Combo
Go big or go home with tender slow-roasted beef, caramelized onions and sharp white Cheddar on grilled sourdough bread. Includes your choice of a drink and a side to round out the meal.
$15.18
Carl's Jr.

Carl's Jr.

4.6
(100+)
• American • Breakfast
$0 delivery fee • 7.7 mi • 37 min
Farther away (+$1.99 fee)
"Excellent food every time"
Jalapeño POPPERS® Bites
Crispy, breaded cheddar cheese & jalapeño bites. Served with a side of Buttermilk Ranch dipping sauce.
$7.23
Hand-Scooped Ice-Cream Shakes™
Creamy, hand-scooped ice cream blended with real milk and topped with Whipped Topping. Available in Oreo, Chocolate, Vanilla, or Strawberry.
$7.92
Soft Drink
Choose from a variety of ice-cold Coca-Cola® fountain beverages.
$4.51
Fried Zucchini
Crispy bites of breaded zucchini. Served with House dressing.
$6.7
Richplate Restaurant Cafe (E Highway 88)

Richplate Restaurant Cafe (E Highway 88)

4.9
(10+)
• American • Diner
$0 delivery fee • 8.3 mi • 44 min
Farther away (+$1.99 fee)
Classic Club House
A triple decker bursting with turkey, ham, bacon, tomato and lettuce.
$17.27
4 Bacon Strips
Thinly sliced turkey breast with melted Swiss cheese, crisp bacon and tomato on grilled sourdough.
$16.55
The Super Bird
Served with our homemade country gravy.
$15.49
Chicken Fried Steak
Two 4 oz tender center-cut pork chops.
$18.98
Banda Burrito

Banda Burrito

4.2
(100+)
• Mexican • Breakfast
$0 delivery fee • 1.8 mi • 34 min
"the best burrito ive ever had. life altering"
"The Mañanero Burrito was pretty big and packed with well seasoned ingredients! Red potatoes inside tasted better than hash browns! Arrived hot too! Great,fresh fries too! Delicious!My new, fave breakfast!"
El Chamuco
Chorizo, bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, cheddar cheese and sliced jalapeños, all wrapped in a warm flour tortilla with a side of salsa. It’s almost a sin not to enjoy this heavenly creation.
$12.2
El Güero
Bacon, scrambled eggs, cheddar cheese and hash browns all wrapped up in a warm flour tortilla with a side of salsa & Cholula hot sauce. The perfect companion to start the day or end a wild night.
$10.36
Nacho Abuela's Nachos
Freshly cooked tortilla chips, with Pepper Jack queso, cheddar cheese, seasoned nacho meat, pico de gallo and sour cream on the side to keep the chips crunchy. A snack that would make your abuela proud!
$6.78
El Bandacoa
Slow-cooked shredded beef, 5-pepper sauce, fresh avocado, red-skinned potatoes, pico de gallo, and cheddar cheese all wrapped in a warm flour tortilla with a side of salsa. Enjoy this classic burrito, one of our biggest hits.
$14.68
Subway

Subway

4.3
(100+)
• Salad • Snacks
$0 delivery fee • 7.8 mi • 44 min
Farther away (+$1.99 fee)
Cold Cut Combo®
Ham, salami, bologna (all turkey-based), provolone cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, onions & mayo served on our freshly baked Artisan Italian bread.
$11.9
Oven-Roasted Turkey
Oven-roasted Turkey, provolone cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, onions & mayo served on our freshly baked Artisan Italian bread.
$12.92
Tuna
100% wild caught Tuna salad, provolone cheese, lettuce, tomatoes & onions served on our freshly baked Artisan Italian bread.
$13.77
Spicy Italian
Spicy Pepperoni, Genoa salami, provolone cheese, jalapenos, lettuce, tomatoes, onions & mayo served on our freshly baked Artisan bread.
$15.04
Pardon My Cheesesteak

Pardon My Cheesesteak

3.9
(400+)
• American • Deli
$0 delivery fee • 13.0 mi • 44 min
Farther away (+$4.99 fee)
"it's good. pretty small sandwich but it was packed with flavor. the price is kinda up there but then again it is a steak sandwich. the Chipotle mayo was fiiiiiire!! I will definitely order from here again!"
"ALWAYS THE BEST ! The flavor of steak, grilled onion, sautéed mushrooms and a tone of real cheese melted on soft French bread!!!! It hits the mark every single time!!"
Cheesesteak
Thinly sliced steak with melted provolone, cheese sauce & caramelized onions on a toasted hoagie roll.
$17.53
Big Cat Combo
Your cheesesteak of choice, fries & a drink.
$21.28
Chipotle Cheesesteak
Thinly sliced steak with melted provolone, cheese sauce & caramelized onions, doused with chipotle sauce on a toasted hoagie roll.
$18.84
3 Tenders & Fries
Three crispy chicken strips made with all-natural chicken with French fries.
$13.07
Burger King

Burger King

4.3
(3k+)
• Burgers • Fast Food
$0 delivery fee • 1.2 mi • 18 min
"Whopper Meal always hits ! The patty meat charbroil flavor is so good, French fries are hot & crispy. Ranch dip & ketchup on the side 10/10. 😋"
"the bacon king here was like nothing I have ever had from burgerking next level!"
Original Chicken Sandwich
Lightly breaded chicken topped with crisp lettuce and creamy mayonnaise on a sesame seed bun.
$8.18
Whopper Meal
America's Favorite Burger*, The Whopper Sandwich is a ¼ lb** of flame-grilled beef with juicy tomatoes, crisp lettuce, creamy mayonnaise, ketchup, crunchy pickles, and sliced white onions on a toasted sesame seed bun. **Weight based on pre-cooked patty. *Based on May 2023 nationwide survey of 4,014 adults 18 or older.
$17.14
Whopper
America's Favorite Burger*, The Whopper Sandwich is a ¼ lb** of flame-grilled beef with juicy tomatoes, crisp lettuce, creamy mayonnaise, ketchup, crunchy pickles, and sliced white onions on a toasted sesame seed bun. **Weight based on pre-cooked patty. *Based on May 2023 nationwide survey of 4,014 adults 18 or older.
$9.94
Double Cheeseburger
Two flame-grilled patties. 1/4 lb* of 100% beef. All topped with 2 slices of melted American cheese, crunchy pickles, yellow mustard, and ketchup on a toasted sesame seed bun. *Weight based on pre-cooked patty.
$5.11
The Burger Den

The Burger Den

4.3
(600+)
• Burgers • American
$0 delivery fee • 1.8 mi • 34 min
"the burger was huge and amazingly good "
"Burger was soggy and flavorless. I was given 4 onion rings and my milkshake was half empty and completely watered down( $7 shake.) I was completely shocked at how bad the Quality was mostly coming from a Denny's restaurant. "
Build Me Up Burger
Build the way you want it. Lettuce, tomato, red onions and pickles included.
$16.43
Wake & Bacon Burger
A 100% beef burger with hash browns, an egg*, bacon and American cheese on a brioche bun.
$17.19
Double the Fun Burger
Two 100% beef burgers topped with American cheese, caramelized onions and All-American sauce on a brioche bun.
$17.92
Rodeo Ring Burger
A 100% beef patty topped with White Cheddar cheese. Beer-Battered Onion Rings, BBQ sauce, lettuce, tomato, red onions and pickles on a brioche bun.
$16.68
Nathan's Famous

Nathan's Famous

3.7
(50+)
• American • Fast Food
$0 delivery fee • 1.8 mi • 32 min
Philly Cheesesteak Combo
Tender grilled steak, chopped and sautéed with onions, smothered in melted cheese on a toasted hoagie roll. Served with a side of crinkle-cut fries.
$18.07
New York Cheesecake
With Strawberry Topping on the side
$3.99
Manhattan Cheeseburger Combo
All-Beef Patty, American Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, and Pickle on a toasted bun. Served with crinkle cut fries
$17.55
Chicken Tenders Combo
Crispy white meat fried chicken tenders with choice of dipping sauce. Served with crinkle cut fries.
$14.73
Cinnabon

Cinnabon

4.4
(200+)
• Coffee • Cinnamon Roll
$0 delivery fee • 7.8 mi • 42 min
Farther away (+$1.99 fee)
"Delicious. Lots of snickers pieces too."
"The Cinnabons I ordered was really hard at the bottom. I couldn't even eat it. Not just one but all 3 of them"
Classic Roll
Our world-famous cinnamon roll is made with a combination of warm dough, legendary Makara cinnamon, and signature cream cheese for a freshly baked, irresistible sweet treat.
$6.67
Classic BonBites™ (16ct)
The classic Cinnabon flavors you love, but in 16 adorably bite-sized bons!
$17.69
Classic Center of the Roll™
The ooey-gooey center of the Classic Cinnabon, this is the definition of a perfect treat.
$5.6
Caramel PecanBon®
Our signature Classic Roll, topped with decadent caramel frosting and pecans for the perfect crunch.
$7.35
Suzie Dough

Suzie Dough

American • Bakery
$0 delivery fee • 3.2 mi • 39 min
"These were the best cookies I've ever had. I wish DoorDash fees weren't so much, I would order every night!"
"Amazing Mini Chocolate Chip Cookies. Came freshly made. "
Chocolate Chip Cookies
Fresh, soft-baked cookies, baked daily and with love. At Suzie Dough, every cookie is crafted by hand — warm, buttery, and baked to nostalgic perfection. Our small-batch recipes bring back the cozy, homemade feel of old-fashioned bakeries, where each bite melts with flavor and care. Whether you’re craving the classic comfort of chocolate chip or the indulgent sweetness of red velvet, every cookie is baked soft and chewy — never dry, always fresh from our oven to your hands.
$18.47
Dubai Pistachio Chocolate Chip Cookies
Fresh, soft-baked cookies, baked daily and with love. At Suzie Dough, every cookie is crafted by hand — warm, buttery, and baked to nostalgic perfection. Our small-batch recipes bring back the cozy, homemade feel of old-fashioned bakeries, where each bite melts with flavor and care. Whether you’re craving the classic comfort of chocolate chip or the indulgent sweetness of red velvet, every cookie is baked soft and chewy — never dry, always fresh from our oven to your hands.
$17.61
Mini Chocolate Chip Cookies
Pack of 50 mini chocolate chip cookies. Fresh, soft-baked cookies, baked daily and with love. At Suzie Dough, every cookie is crafted by hand — warm, buttery, and baked to nostalgic perfection. Our small-batch recipes bring back the cozy, homemade feel of old-fashioned bakeries, where each bite melts with flavor and care. Whether you’re craving the classic comfort of chocolate chip or the indulgent sweetness of red velvet, every cookie is baked soft and chewy — never dry, always fresh from our oven to your hands.
$14.99
Variety Chocolate Chip Cookies
Variety box includes: 3 Chocolate Chip, 3 Red Velvet, 3 S'mores Chocolate, 3 White Chocolate Macadamia Fresh, soft-baked cookies, baked daily and with love. At Suzie Dough, every cookie is crafted by hand — warm, buttery, and baked to nostalgic perfection. Our small-batch recipes bring back the cozy, homemade feel of old-fashioned bakeries, where each bite melts with flavor and care. Whether you’re craving the classic comfort of chocolate chip or the indulgent sweetness of red velvet, every cookie is baked soft and chewy — never dry, always fresh from our oven to your hands.
$33.97
Blazin Cajun Restaurant

Blazin Cajun Restaurant

4.6
(40+)
• American • Seafood Restaurant
$0 delivery fee
Farther away (+$2.99 fee)
"Always consistent gumbo!!!! Flavor is close to home!"
"soooo good. ima have to go check them out in person. the portions were huge. everything tasted freshly made and was nice and hot. The Jr Shrimp Basket was the perfect size. and the Corn came with 3 pieces surprisingly.The Fish Basketwas top tier. probably the bestin stockton."
The Bay
½ headless shrimp, ½ snow crab, 2 potatoes, 2 corns
$38.85
Garlic Noodle (24 oz)
Fully peeled shrimp, mussel meat, crawfish meat, sausages, potato, corn, egg and noodles
$6.76
1 lb head on shrimp
Lightly battered and fried to golden perfection, finished with our signature seasoning
$20.58
Chicken Tender Basket
Snow crab leg tossed with corn in our house sauce, served with a choice of rice or garlic noodles
$11.92

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