History
Don and Kate Applebaum grew up in Philly, and met as students at The Restaurant School. They graduated in 1995 and moved to New Orleans together in 1997, quickly establishing themselves in two of the premier restaurants in the French Quarter, NOLA & Bayona. Don and Kate were married in October of 2000. When they decided that it was time to start a family, they moved back to Pennsylvania. They bought a home in Boothwyn, where they discovered Booth's Corner Farmer's Market. On August 18, 2006, they opened Cajun Kate's, where they became the driving force behind the most unique food shop in the area. In late 2016 they opened Cajun Kate's second location on Philadelphia Pike in Bellefonte, DE.
Specialties
Cajun Kate's offers authentic N'Awlins specialties not found anywhere else in the area. Our recipes for jambalaya, red beans and rice, and our special gumbos (a different variety each weekend) are sure to please anyone who's ever eaten in the Big Easy, or anyone who'd like to. Crawfish pies and Crispy Cajun Mac 'n' Cheese (it's deep-fried!) are favorites of the many regulars who stop in every weekend. We make true Southern-style pralines, and the best beignets to be found anywhere. Every item on the menu is made from scratch, including all of our special sauces. Cajun Kate's offers dishes that are perfect for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert. Check out the menu and stop in Wednesday through Saturday for the tastiest food north of N'Awlins.