The Francis Smokehouse & Specialty Meats 6779 U.S. 61, Saint Francisville, LA 70775

"Stopped by to grab snacks & frozen meat for a later meal. Nice atmosphere & friendly service. Highly recommended the bondin balls, crawfish meat pies, and the blueberry duck sausage from the frozen section. The flavor of the sausage on the grill is perfection."

"I normally get the meat by the pound Brisket and pulled pork shock are always excellent. However the pepperjack bodily balls are the best! Seating is somewhat limited you order at the counter and they call your number when your food is ready."

"We were on our way back to north Louisiana and pulled over for a quick bite. The place had a few customers sitting outside on the porch and people coming and going consistently for take out, that’s always a good sign. I ordered a boudin ball with cheese and after I finished it I wished I had gotten 2-3 more. So so good. The company I was with got the pulled porch sandwich and it looked great as well. I love that they give you the bbq sauce on the side and not already on the sandwich. This will definitely be a new regular stop when headed down south."

"Decent boudin. Pulled pork is ok. I tried 2 hamburgers the other day. It took 45 minutes to get them. The buns were good, the patties were overcooked to the point that the outsides were charred and the insides were totally dried out. The bacon was of good quality but also over cooked. The cheese was baked on so long that it was dried out and hard. The lettuce and the tomato were wilted so badly that they seemed to have been cut a long time before. Given the price I would have expected better. The onion was about 3/4 of an inch thick. The seasoned french fries were cold and leathery, even though I ate them immediately. The pork and beans were better than many other places I've been but tasted like "Showboat" canned beans that had been well doctored. The Milky Way pie, which they comped me because they took so long, was good. The second hamburger was also incorrectly dressed, (they forgot the onions and added pickles) in addition to being way over done. Will I go back? Probably not, fast food places are cheaper, faster, and not as dry. For me, not worth the price or the wait."

"Good food in the heart of St. Francisville! We stopped in after touring the Audubon State Historic Site for a meal and it was really good. The boudin balls are HUGE and very tasty. We also tried a 2-meat, 2-sides barbecue meal with a half chicken and brisket. The chicken, while juicy, just didn't have much flavor to it. It somehow smelled smoky, but really didn't taste smoky or barbecued. It wasn't bad, it just wasn't very memorable. The brisket, however, was amazing! I'm not a huge brisket fan so you've got to have some pretty serious brisket to get a thumbs-up from me, but this lean, tender, juicy brisket is something worth going back for. As for the sides, we got baked beans and corn pudding. The meal also came with a piece of garlic toast. The toast and corn pudding were wonderful. The beans were good, but they were too sweet. I love sweet baked beans, but these were just a bit too sugary. They weren't really bad, just overly sweet enough for us to avoid them on future visits. Their menu a fairly huge selection which is nice, but it seems like they're trying to offer too much at once. When places do this something usually suffers, but since this was my only visit I can't say that's the case here. They have tons of prepared meats along with boudin balls, boudin links, meat pies, cracklin, and more. You can grab a snack, a meal, or meats to cook later at home. It's the kind of place I'd stop in frequently if I lived in the area. A big plus for us were the picnic tables out front since we brought our dog along. You can bring your best friend and still enjoy a great meal! I recommend trying The Francis if you get a chance. You won't be disappointed."