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Welcome to The Lab

Where Cajun cuisine meets mad science! Each dish is a culinary experiment plated with precision on lab glassware, beakers, and petri dishes.

Our Cajun Journey Begins

Flavors & Traditions

At The Lab, we are dedicated to bringing the rich culinary heritage of Cajun cuisine to Calumet City. From our signature dishes to the warm Southern hospitality, every visit to LAB is a flavorful immersion into Louisiana's vibrant food culture.

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When they ask for something different here @the_lab_chitown we add fried Gator 🐊 to the Premium Pasta #goodeats #goodfood #chicago #foodie #blackownedbusinesses

When they ask for something different here @the_lab_chitown we add fried Gator 🐊 to the Premium Pasta #goodeats #goodfood #chicago #foodie #blackownedbusinesses

When you are afraid to try the fried Alligator 🐊@the_lab_chitown but you try it anyway and realize it don’t bite back 😂 thanks Milly #goodfood #chicago #foodie #chicagoeats

When you are afraid to try the fried Alligator 🐊@the_lab_chitown but you try it anyway and realize it don’t bite back 😂 thanks Milly #goodfood #chicago #foodie #chicagoeats

Wednesday’s at The Lab we have Buy one Get one Free Shrimp & Grits Egg Rolls come get yours today #goodfood #chicago #foodie #blackownedbusinesses #goodeats

Wednesday’s at The Lab we have Buy one Get one Free Shrimp & Grits Egg Rolls come get yours today #goodfood #chicago #foodie #blackownedbusinesses #goodeats

Every Tuesday Buy One Get One Free on the Po’Boys (no gator) #bogo #goodfood #chicago #foodie #blackrestaurants

Every Tuesday Buy One Get One Free on the Po’Boys (no gator) #bogo #goodfood #chicago #foodie #blackrestaurants

The Lab got you covered come grab your Cajun catfish and shrimp PO’Boy with the remoulade sauce #goodfood #cajun #chicago #foodie #chicagoeats

The Lab got you covered come grab your Cajun catfish and shrimp PO’Boy with the remoulade sauce #goodfood #cajun #chicago #foodie #chicagoeats

Veggie Pineapple Bowl only @the_lab_chitown often emulated never duplicated #goodfood #chicago #foodie #blackownedbusinesses #goodeats

Veggie Pineapple Bowl only @the_lab_chitown often emulated never duplicated #goodfood #chicago #foodie #blackownedbusinesses #goodeats

@the_lab_chitown putting combinations together grill Cajun shrimp PO’Boy and fusion fries #goodfood #explorepage✨ #chicago #foodie #chicagoeats

@the_lab_chitown putting combinations together grill Cajun shrimp PO’Boy and fusion fries #goodfood #explorepage✨ #chicago #foodie #chicagoeats

She came for the shrimp and grit Eggrolls and after one bite she left with an order of corn fritters #goodfood #chicago #foodie #goodeats #chicagoeats

She came for the shrimp and grit Eggrolls and after one bite she left with an order of corn fritters #goodfood #chicago #foodie #goodeats #chicagoeats

The Pineapple Bowl has finally arrived to The Lab of you know you know and if you don’t you are about to find out. Come get you one. #black #foodie #chicagoeats #blackrestaurants #goodeats

The Pineapple Bowl has finally arrived to The Lab of you know you know and if you don’t you are about to find out. Come get you one. #black #foodie #chicagoeats #blackrestaurants #goodeats

When sweet meet savory fried Gator and corn fritters thanks to @gabby_the_goddesssss for coming to support #goodfood #chicago #foodie #blackownedbusinesses #chicagoeats

When sweet meet savory fried Gator and corn fritters thanks to @gabby_the_goddesssss for coming to support #goodfood #chicago #foodie #blackownedbusinesses #chicagoeats

Come try our Jambo mix and fresh cut Veggies #goodfood #chicago #foodie #blackrestaurants #blackownedbusinesses

Come try our Jambo mix and fresh cut Veggies #goodfood #chicago #foodie #blackrestaurants #blackownedbusinesses

Thanks for the review @dionna_fineass #goodfood #chicago #foodie #blackrestaurants #blackownedbusinesses

Thanks for the review @dionna_fineass #goodfood #chicago #foodie #blackrestaurants #blackownedbusinesses

Home of the Shrimp & Grit Egg-rolls The Lab come get you some you won’t be disappointed. #goodfood #chicago #foodie #blackrestaurants #blackownedbusinesses

Home of the Shrimp & Grit Egg-rolls The Lab come get you some you won’t be disappointed. #goodfood #chicago #foodie #blackrestaurants #blackownedbusinesses

The catch of the day here at The Lab catfish sweet potatoes and truffle Mac and cheese. #chicago #goodvibes #foodies

The catch of the day here at The Lab catfish sweet potatoes and truffle Mac and cheese. #chicago #goodvibes #foodies

Pan seared Snapper Truffle Mac Bowl come get you one only at The Lab #goodfood #chicago #foodie #blackownedbusinesses #chicagoeats

Pan seared Snapper Truffle Mac Bowl come get you one only at The Lab #goodfood #chicago #foodie #blackownedbusinesses #chicagoeats

Come to The Lab home of the Shrimp and Grits Egg Rolls you won’t be disappointed #goodfood #chicago #blackrestaurants #blackownedbusinesses #goodeats

Come to The Lab home of the Shrimp and Grits Egg Rolls you won’t be disappointed #goodfood #chicago #blackrestaurants #blackownedbusinesses #goodeats

When you can’t decide, so you get the best of all worlds. Jerk chicken fried rice & lamb chops!
Stop by & come check us out at 678 River Oaks Dr Calumet City, IL 60409
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When you can’t decide, so you get the best of all worlds. Jerk chicken fried rice & lamb chops!
Stop by & come check us out at 678 River Oaks Dr Calumet City, IL 60409
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Home of the Shrimp & Grits Egg rolls only at The Lab #thelab #goodfood #foodie #goodeats #explorepage

Home of the Shrimp & Grits Egg rolls only at The Lab #thelab #goodfood #foodie #goodeats #explorepage

That Red Snapper and Shrimp Truffle Mac Bowl go crazy meet me at The Lab and get you one #goodfood #seafood #foodie #chicagoeats #goodeats

That Red Snapper and Shrimp Truffle Mac Bowl go crazy meet me at The Lab and get you one #goodfood #seafood #foodie #chicagoeats #goodeats

Those corn fritters hit every time #thelab #goodfood #chicago #blackrestaurants #foodie @pyt.symonee

Those corn fritters hit every time #thelab #goodfood #chicago #blackrestaurants #foodie @pyt.symonee

That pan seared Catfish is versatile it go with everything come get you some here at The Lab #catfish #goodfood #foodie #goodeats #chicagoeats

That pan seared Catfish is versatile it go with everything come get you some here at The Lab #catfish #goodfood #foodie #goodeats #chicagoeats

Come get you some Real pan seared Catfish and pick your sides here at The Lab #goodfood #chicago #foodie #goodeats #chicagoeats

Come get you some Real pan seared Catfish and pick your sides here at The Lab #goodfood #chicago #foodie #goodeats #chicagoeats

Fried Aligator 🐊 done right here at The Lab do we have your attention yet? Come get you some. #aligator #chicago #goodfood #blackownedbusinesses #foodie @yesshecookscatering

Fried Aligator 🐊 done right here at The Lab do we have your attention yet? Come get you some. #aligator #chicago #goodfood #blackownedbusinesses #foodie @yesshecookscatering

Those Corn Fritters don’t miss and you have to come see for yourself #goodfood #chicago #blackownedbusinesses #foodie #goodeats @classiladi84

Those Corn Fritters don’t miss and you have to come see for yourself #goodfood #chicago #blackownedbusinesses #foodie #goodeats @classiladi84

Truffle Mac Bowl with the Pan seared Snapper #goodfood #blackrestaurants #blackownedbusinesses #explore #chicago

Truffle Mac Bowl with the Pan seared Snapper #goodfood #blackrestaurants #blackownedbusinesses #explore #chicago

Healthy eating at The Lab come see us #goodfood #foodie #calumetcity #goodeats #blackownedbusinesses

Healthy eating at The Lab come see us #goodfood #foodie #calumetcity #goodeats #blackownedbusinesses

When that Corn Fritter and Honey Butter got you addicted only one place to go and that’s The Lab #goodfood #explore #explorepage✨ #chicago #foodie

When that Corn Fritter and Honey Butter got you addicted only one place to go and that’s The Lab #goodfood #explore #explorepage✨ #chicago #foodie

Fish and Grits The Lab way one fried and one pan seared Snapper over a bed of creamy grits , cream sauce and sauté peppers. #fish #goodfood #chicago #foodie #goodeats

Fish and Grits The Lab way one fried and one pan seared Snapper over a bed of creamy grits , cream sauce and sauté peppers. #fish #goodfood #chicago #foodie #goodeats

That jerk chicken PO Boy hit different so come and get you one you won’t be disappointed . #explorepage #jerkchicken #goodfood #foodie #chicagoeats

That jerk chicken PO Boy hit different so come and get you one you won’t be disappointed . #explorepage #jerkchicken #goodfood #foodie #chicagoeats

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