Yats

I’m not one to leave reviews normally, however, after this experience, I felt compelled to share. My visit was on a Thursday late afternoon. There were two staff members working. The older lady at the register was less than pleasant when taking my order and answering my questions. I did get my food quickly, which was nice, however, the cook in back was not wearing gloves when handling my food. When I got my food, I could tell the bread was old and had been sitting for a while. During my meal, I could hear the two arguing in the back, which made for an uncomfortable experience. The table I sat at was dirty and the restaurant looked severely unkept. The food itself was average and pretty underwhelming. This goes without saying that this was my first and last visit.

Cheap, good, chile/​jumbilia! Gluten-​free and vegetarian options are available. Okay atmosphere with the staff not being overly friendly.
Nice place for take-​out or eatting by yourself – the large windows allow you to people-​watch.

I love this place. It’s not fancy and don’t expect table service, but it’s worth it. The food is amazing. Always order the half and half, it’s like getting two fantastic meals in one! The beer selection is really nice and they rotate the taps which is also a bonus. They’ve got something for everyone (well, you need to like spicy food), but they’ve got vegetarian and seafood options as well as chicken and pork. Everything comes over a bed of rice and for the two of us we ate and had beer for around $ 20. You really can’t beat that!

By far one of the best cheap/​casual food places I’ve ever been to. They need to open one in Chicago!

I see why everyone brags about the chili cheese étouffée with crawfish! I got a half/​half order (½ order of 2 menu items) with that plus the chorizo étouffée and both were fantastic. The bread was awesome (I got extra bread and was so glad I did), too.

I’ve only been to Columbus a handful of times and live in Chicago so I have an over-​abundance of amazing restaurants, but Yats is a place that stands out to me.
Firstly, it’s very well laid out and had plenty of seating, is clean, and we’ll organized. The beauty of this place, like many of my favorites, is that it is unique. It finds a way to do something a different way. From the multitude of hot sauce available to try at will, to the foods design and creation, everything is unique and uncommon which makes me keep coming in to try something new.
Food here is gumbo /​rice mix style. Every one is unique on its own. I can’t think of another restaurant with this food style. Part Cajun, part Indian, part Thai. It utilizes spices very well. You add the amount of heat you want from the hot sauce bottles spread about. Your choice!
For the money, well worth the investment. Highly recommended. I wish we had a place this good, cheap, clean, and courteous in Chicago.

Great food! I love the etoufee with crawfish! I dont like that they serve only until they run out bc i can never get there soon enough to get some Jambalaya! I really want to try it! Good prices too!

I love Yats! I’m here quite often and almost always get the chili cheese étouffée with crawfish. It’s so rich and delicious that it warms the soul when you’re having a bad day. Always wipe the plate clean with the last of the bread. Mmmm.
The curry chicken étouffée is quite good and it doesn’t scream curry to me it’s just chicken and mushroom étouffée.
I’ve tried nearly everything on the menu and it’s all good — just find what you like. If you’re new to Yats I recommend the ½ and ½ plate — try whatever sounds good. If you’re nervous about this unfamiliar food get ½ red beans and rice and ½ chili cheese étouffée as an introduction and you can branch out from there or settle in for your favorite.
Diet Mountain Dew is a bonus. Nice atmosphere and friendly people run the place, so it’s always a pleasure.

Yatz is a cheap option for a decent sized portion and good quality food. I’m a regular and definitely recommend trying it. The jambalaya is amazing.

It seems like people either love or hate Yats. Maybe it is a texture thing. True – it is just rice covered in slop but for me, food doesn’t get much better than this! I never broadcast my vegetarianism, but will say that one thing I love about Yats is the fact that they have plenty of delicious options for non-​meat eaters.
I was having lunch today with a group of old friends from high school. One works at the Republic and another at Cummins. Despite the below-​freezing temps, we were all able to walk there from our offices. That feels nice, right?
After waiting in line for 5-​ish minutes, I was greeted by a very cheerful person and ordered a B&B (black beans and caramelized corn over rice) and a Zwanzigz Honey Wheat beer. The food came out quickly, the beer was perfectly chilled, and the owner came to our table to be sure that we were all satisfied with our food. We were! I like my food to be spicy and there was no shortage of hot sauces to choose from. Bonus.
We were there for more than an hour and I noticed that the line was never shorter than 5 people, which I interpret as a sign that the food is worth waiting for. I guess that also means that a lot of people got their food to go because there were always a few tables available.
My synopsis: Yats has great food, great beer, great staff, great location and great atmosphere.
Get you some!!!

I work upstairs from this place. I eat there twice a week. It isn’t overly expensive, the folks who own the place are awesome, and the food is fabulous.
It’s unfair of other reviewers to give bad reviews to restaurants because they don’t happen to like the food they chose. Not everyone likes all foods. That doesn’t mean it’s a bad place to eat. Just because it might not be _​your taste_​doesn’t mean that other people won’t enjoy it.
To this end, recommended highly to anyone who likes spicy, rice dishes. Have a difficult time taking kids there because kids don’t generally do spicy. Vegetarian friendly, and often has a curry dish on menu.

Yats is a great, quick cajun option when you’re short on time or money. Heck, it’s the only Cajun option within 50 or so miles, so eat here even if your wallet is overflowing and you have all the time in the world.
The daily selections can change a bit, but my favorite is the Macques-​Choux and the B&B, both of which are slightly sweet and spicy, and contain a fair amount of corn. The Gumbo is nice as well. The bread is addictively dangerous… you can order extra if you are so inclined.
Yats is also is a great place to come for live music for Second Saturdays, when the second Saturday of each month from 7pm-​10pm they have an open mic night and various local people come out to play. It’s great to watch people who have normal day jobs break out and sing. There’s some serious talent around here, and it’s always a good time.

I often come this town from another states.
I finally found a good restaurant.
This restaurant is No 3 restaurant in Columbus IN
This is the place I normally eat lunch.
I love B&B and Spinach Mushrooms
The food is delicious and very quick.
Even if you have 1 hour lunch time, you can get the food right away. Vegitarian friendly.
If you like spicy food. I would recommend you;)

Wow people 5 stars? Can’t trust anyone for good food recommendation. I guess only people who review this place are people who like it for some soggy reason. This is obvious because the food is disgusting.
My food tasted like fungus and my wife’s tasted like a slightly less stale fungus. Didn’t even eat just walked out.
At least it was cheap.

Passing through town we were looking for something quick. We stopped in and were greeted by friendly waitstaff, who offered to let us sample a few of the offerings. Each of us ordered something different and all of us enjoyed our meals. The food is well proportioned for lunch. Not too spicy and plenty of sauces for those that want more kick. Solid selection of beers.
Bathrooms were nice and ladies room had a changing table with a stash of diapers.
Definitely worth a visit.

Anything called Mock Shoe must be given a try!!!
Yats is not what I expected… OK I don’t know what I should have expected…
this place is simple, crisp and clean. décor reminds me of the quarter mixed with some Hoosier charm.
the food is just as I remember it should be, full of flavor no need to add anything. but if you must they have more than enough fiery hot sauces for your pallet…
my favorite part… plastic forks and Styrofoam plates. again reminds me of small places around the quarter.
Mock Shoe and creamy crawfish ettouffe yes you can do ½ and ½. with a drink under a hamilton!
will come back and bring friends, but only the hungry ones!

Super Fast — it takes longer to wait in line than it does to get your food most days!
Super Good — I’ve avoided the crawfish but everything else has been stellar.
Super Well Prices — under $ 8 out the door for a plate of food, bread and a drink. Deal!
Can’t wait to go back and eat their yummy food. My only «complaint» — I wish they made more jambalaya as they run out almost every day!

I’ve lived in Indy for almost 4 years and had never been to Yats until Saturday. As a vegetarian cajun food didn’t exactly call to me.
On Saturday I found myself in Columbus, hungry, and so I made my way to the Yats in the Commons. They had three vegetarian options (two of which were vegan and gluten-​free):
1. Mushroom and spinach etoufee (etoufee means that it has a butter and flour base)
2. Succotash with kidney beans, okra, and corn
3. Black bean something or other
We went with an order of #1 and #2. Each was served on a styrofoam plate under a pile of rice and with a garlic toast.
It was pretty tasty and great value at $ 6 a plate, but I probably won’t hurry back. I’m personally not a big fan of that style of eating — a big glop of something on top of rice. It’s the same reason why I don’t like most Indian lunch buffets.
But if you are a fan of that style of eating, you will probably like Yats a lot. There’s lots of space so it’s good for families, and they even have extra diapers in the women’s restroom (major parent points for that).

Went here for the first time today and I definitely plan to go back. The daily menu is written up on the board (love the fact that it rotates and changes). The price was extremely affordable. Also looking forward to enjoying a beer with my meal next time I go back! I have a feeling I will become a regular, and I am a-​okay with that :-D

I just absolutely love everything about Yats. The friendly atmosphere, helpful staff, and not to mention THE FOOD!
I have ordered everything they have had to offer over the past 6 years or so, and I must say, I never had a bad dish. However, my heart belongs to the Spinach and Mushroom Étouffée. Such a great mix of flavors along with a dash of the Cajun Power hot sauce atop the delicious, crusty bread and you’ve got yourself the perfect bite!
As with all other Yats locations, Columbus did not disappoint. I will be a lifelong Yats customer.