J. Gumbo's Cleveland

If you know the chain, a Cincinnati original that is branching outward, enjoy! If not, give it a go! It is an amazing thing! I had the voodoo chicken and my friend the chicken red hot. Spot on the great original recipes and amazing. Choice of white or brown rice, good staff and a great casual atmosphere. Previously I've had the drunken chicken, bumble bee stew and others and all solid choices.

Friendly staff , delicious food and authentic recipe. If you are not sure , what would you like to eat they do offer free sample which are very helpful to make a decision. Unfortunately when I was there they were out of gumbo but I tried the spicy one with chicken and loved it !! Highly recommended place to visit.

Go here! If you've never been here, you are missing out! If you like hot, get the jambalaya with the voodoo chicken. It is delicious! They will let you try a sample of the various chickens so you can decide what you like before ordering. The staff is very friendly, the food is awesome, and it is very reasonably priced! You WILL leave there full, every time. Check it out for yourself.

J. Gumbo is a great little fast casual restaurant that offers a variety of flavor options. I enjoy the Zydecco Chicken which is written on the menu. I've sampled several other items as well but I keep going back to my favorite. They have ample options for mild palettes, spicy palettes and everything in between. You'll find the employees to be disengaged but kind and friendly if you engage them. They genuinely helpful if you have questions or would like to sample. They often seem bored but never hostile or rude. The decor is well done and there is plenty of seating, including bar seating at the window; great for people-watching. This place does not get the same traffic that all the other fast casual restaurants nearby are getting. Unfortunately their prices are a bit high and they charge for extras that should be included like cheese, sour cream and green onions. Despite the food being great I only stop by here on occasion for lunch due to the price. Chipotle, PizzaFire and Potbellys are all nearby and provide a similar experience but for a more affordable price.