Guidebook for Lafayette
Food Scene
Zydeco brunch on Saturdays is a life-changing event you cannot miss! Make sure to get there early and if you aren't able to the line is worth it
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Buck & Johnny's: Eclectic Italian with a Cajun Flair
100 Berard StZydeco brunch on Saturdays is a life-changing event you cannot miss! Make sure to get there early and if you aren't able to the line is worth it
Saturday morning farmers market is fantastic for produce, food, and local artisans.
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Lafayette Farmers and Artisan Market at the Horse Farm
2913 Johnston StSaturday morning farmers market is fantastic for produce, food, and local artisans.
Hub City Farmers Market
427 Heyman StreetRandol's
2320 Kaliste Saloom RdCajun dancing at it's finest!
Artmosphere
902 Johnston StGreat spot to catch music at night!
Bayou Teche Brewing
1002 Noth LaneGreat brewery on the Bayou Teche
Great brewery with lots of tasty IPAs and other beers
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Parish Brewing Co.
229 Jared DrGreat brewery with lots of tasty IPAs and other beers
Our favorite Thai place in Lafayette (there are several other great ones) and the Massaman curry is my personal favorite"
Bangkok Thai Restaurant
3904 Johnston StOur favorite Thai place in Lafayette (there are several other great ones) and the Massaman curry is my personal favorite"
One of our favorite Vietnamese spots in Lafayette and try their sister restaurant, Blu Basil, for something a little more upscale and with more menu options
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Saigon Noodles
2865 Ambassador Caffery PkwyOne of our favorite Vietnamese spots in Lafayette and try their sister restaurant, Blu Basil, for something a little more upscale and with more menu options
One of our favorite Vietnamese spots in Lafayette and try their sister restaurant, Saigon Noodle, for something a little more simple and low key
Blu Basil Wine and Grill
5451 Johnston StOne of our favorite Vietnamese spots in Lafayette and try their sister restaurant, Saigon Noodle, for something a little more simple and low key
Great spot for a nice dinner. Refined yet unpretentious food in a beautiful space. Their bar program is top notch as well and one of the best in Lafayette
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Social Southern Table & Bar
3901 Johnston StGreat spot for a nice dinner. Refined yet unpretentious food in a beautiful space. Their bar program is top notch as well and one of the best in Lafayette
This place is plate lunch heaven. It is 100% real soul food. The food is delicious, the portions are huge, and the staff is always friendly. As you are driving down 12th St you may think that you are totally lost as it is in the middle of an older neighborhood in Lafayette.
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Creole Lunch House
713 12th StThis place is plate lunch heaven. It is 100% real soul food. The food is delicious, the portions are huge, and the staff is always friendly. As you are driving down 12th St you may think that you are totally lost as it is in the middle of an older neighborhood in Lafayette.
If you are looking for a classic poboy in Lafayette, this is your spot. Growing up this was a special treat and I can still taste the fried shrimp poyboys from my youth. During Lent they also have a fried crawfish poboy which is an absolute treat.
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Olde Tyme Grocery
218 W St Mary BlvdIf you are looking for a classic poboy in Lafayette, this is your spot. Growing up this was a special treat and I can still taste the fried shrimp poyboys from my youth. During Lent they also have a fried crawfish poboy which is an absolute treat.
1950s styled classic dinner with large booths and black and white tile. I can remember coming here as a kid and drinking a chocolate malt while sitting at the counter. The food is reasonably priced and always spot on. A good friend actually owns this and if you see an older guy with silver hair (Jimmy) tell him that Jason & Jen sent you!
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Hub City Diner
1412 S College Rd1950s styled classic dinner with large booths and black and white tile. I can remember coming here as a kid and drinking a chocolate malt while sitting at the counter. The food is reasonably priced and always spot on. A good friend actually owns this and if you see an older guy with silver hair (Jimmy) tell him that Jason & Jen sent you!
Farm-to-table restaurant and bar in a casual atmosphere. Their menu is continually changing to match the seasons and if the weather is nice they have a great outdoor eating space. We always enjoy what seasonal Agua Fresca they have and ask they if they can turn it into a mixed drink
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The Saint Street Inn
407 Brook AveFarm-to-table restaurant and bar in a casual atmosphere. Their menu is continually changing to match the seasons and if the weather is nice they have a great outdoor eating space. We always enjoy what seasonal Agua Fresca they have and ask they if they can turn it into a mixed drink
Traditional casual Vietnamese restaurant in the heart of downtown (a quick walk over). Its a great option for a delicious quick lunch or dinner.
Pho'Tastic
431 Jefferson StreetTraditional casual Vietnamese restaurant in the heart of downtown (a quick walk over). Its a great option for a delicious quick lunch or dinner.
Casual lunch spot serving poboys, gumbo, and daily plate lunch specials. They also have a great outdoor patio if the weather is nice
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Pat's Downtown
107 E Main StCasual lunch spot serving poboys, gumbo, and daily plate lunch specials. They also have a great outdoor patio if the weather is nice
Traditional bakery that brings you back in time once you open the door. Great place to grab something while you are walking around downtown or back to the loft.
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Keller's Bakery Downtown
1012 Jefferson StTraditional bakery that brings you back in time once you open the door. Great place to grab something while you are walking around downtown or back to the loft.
Family owned meat and sandwich shop. It is a great place to grab a casual breakfast or lunch and they have a beautiful outdoor deck. If you are trying to get your hands on some great boudin and don't want to travel far then this is your place.
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Johnson's Boucaniere
1111 St John StFamily owned meat and sandwich shop. It is a great place to grab a casual breakfast or lunch and they have a beautiful outdoor deck. If you are trying to get your hands on some great boudin and don't want to travel far then this is your place.
Classic Lafayette spot that serves a traditional breakfast as well as some Louisiana specialities for lunch.
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Dwyer's Cafe
323 Jefferson StClassic Lafayette spot that serves a traditional breakfast as well as some Louisiana specialities for lunch.
Mexican spot with great tacos, fajitas, margaritas, and more. This is a classic Mexican & Tex Mex joint with delicious food and friendly service.
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La Carreta
400 Jefferson StMexican spot with great tacos, fajitas, margaritas, and more. This is a classic Mexican & Tex Mex joint with delicious food and friendly service.
Beautiful and romantic tapas bar with a great wine selection. This is the perfect place for a nice romantic dinner or drinks.
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Pamplona Tapas Bar
631 Jefferson StBeautiful and romantic tapas bar with a great wine selection. This is the perfect place for a nice romantic dinner or drinks.
Beautiful sushi spot. They have some of the freshest fish and most interesting sushi rolls you will find in Lafayette. If you go by on the weekend for dinner you can expect the possibility of a wait (they have a great bar to tide you over though). Also the feel is a bit more formal but don't be afraid to walk in with jeans and a t-shirt.
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Tsunami Sushi Lafayette
412 Jefferson StBeautiful sushi spot. They have some of the freshest fish and most interesting sushi rolls you will find in Lafayette. If you go by on the weekend for dinner you can expect the possibility of a wait (they have a great bar to tide you over though). Also the feel is a bit more formal but don't be afraid to walk in with jeans and a t-shirt.
Great lunch spot (dinner Thursday-Saturday) for a modern interpretation of the classic Louisiana sandwich as well as salads and starters.
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Pop's Poboys
740 Jefferson StGreat lunch spot (dinner Thursday-Saturday) for a modern interpretation of the classic Louisiana sandwich as well as salads and starters.
Neighborhood breakfast and lunch spot known for their burgers and plate lunches.
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Gary's- Breakfast-Burgers & Plate Lunches
104 Lamar StNeighborhood breakfast and lunch spot known for their burgers and plate lunches.
Cajun inspired breakfast/brunch/lunch spot with a James Beard nominated chef. This is one of the "must goto" places if you only have a few meals in Lafayette. Their breakfast items are fantastic and stay for lunch for their gumbo as well.
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The French Press
214 E Vermilion StCajun inspired breakfast/brunch/lunch spot with a James Beard nominated chef. This is one of the "must goto" places if you only have a few meals in Lafayette. Their breakfast items are fantastic and stay for lunch for their gumbo as well.
Traditional old school ice cream shoppe that has been around since the 1940s. They serve hot dogs and nachos in addition to their ice cream offerings.
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Borden's
1103 Jefferson StTraditional old school ice cream shoppe that has been around since the 1940s. They serve hot dogs and nachos in addition to their ice cream offerings.
Great Middle-Eastern deli just around the corner. They have great lunch offerings as well as speciality Middle-Eastern grocery store items.
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Cedar Grocery Ltd.
1115 Jefferson StGreat Middle-Eastern deli just around the corner. They have great lunch offerings as well as speciality Middle-Eastern grocery store items.
This is our #1 favorite place to grab lunch (they are open for breakfast most days and until 6 every day but Saturday). It is quick, delicious, and the stay is always friendly. They offer some outside seating (drive-thru as well) and are close enough to pickup and bring back to the loft
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Taco Sisters
407 Johnston StThis is our #1 favorite place to grab lunch (they are open for breakfast most days and until 6 every day but Saturday). It is quick, delicious, and the stay is always friendly. They offer some outside seating (drive-thru as well) and are close enough to pickup and bring back to the loft
Neighborhood spot just on the other side of downtown. They have a wide variety of coffee, breakfast, and lunch items. They are the closest spot to get beignets (would call ahead to make sure they have they on the menu that day) and have great lunch offerings as well.
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Black Cafe
518 S Pierce StNeighborhood spot just on the other side of downtown. They have a wide variety of coffee, breakfast, and lunch items. They are the closest spot to get beignets (would call ahead to make sure they have they on the menu that day) and have great lunch offerings as well.
Perfect spot to get some traditional Italian gelato and espresso. They also offer pastries and soups (seasonally). Often times you will find locals playing music on the piano on the patio.
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Carpe Diem! Gelato-Espresso Bar
812 Jefferson StPerfect spot to get some traditional Italian gelato and espresso. They also offer pastries and soups (seasonally). Often times you will find locals playing music on the piano on the patio.
Great local coffee roaster with a beautiful shop. It is a great place to catch a fresh brewed cup of coffee, latte, as well as some light food/lunch offerings. They have ample indoor seating as well as a few outdoor seats. IT is a great place to grab a cup of coffee on the go while you walk around downtown as well.
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Rêve Coffee Roasters
200-A Jefferson StGreat local coffee roaster with a beautiful shop. It is a great place to catch a fresh brewed cup of coffee, latte, as well as some light food/lunch offerings. They have ample indoor seating as well as a few outdoor seats. IT is a great place to grab a cup of coffee on the go while you walk around downtown as well.
Everything Else
Great brewery with lots of tasty IPAs and other beers
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Parish Brewing Co.
229 Jared DrGreat brewery with lots of tasty IPAs and other beers
Sunset Antique Market
151 Leo Richard LnGoodWolf Power Yoga
1921 Kaliste Saloom RdLafayette's premiere power yoga studio.
Crossfit Acadiana
401 E Cypress StCrossfit studio in the neighborhood.
A good friend owns this great barbershop downtown. He has a great retail component with lots of great gift ideas
C. Wolf Barber & Shop
302 Jefferson StA good friend owns this great barbershop downtown. He has a great retail component with lots of great gift ideas
Drinks & Nightlife
Casual pub food, great beer selection, and craft cocktails. They have a great Saturday Vinyl Brunch with a special menu as well
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Jefferson Street Pub
500 Jefferson StCasual pub food, great beer selection, and craft cocktails. They have a great Saturday Vinyl Brunch with a special menu as well
Low key bar and eatery that dates back to 1921! They have music from time to time and lots of classic cajun dishes.
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Antlers
555 Jefferson StLow key bar and eatery that dates back to 1921! They have music from time to time and lots of classic cajun dishes.
Great spot for live music in the neighborhood
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Blue Moon Saloon And Guest House
215 E Convent StGreat spot for live music in the neighborhood
Bar with a great beer selection, billiards, foosball, and shuffleboard.
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The Green Room
229 Jefferson StBar with a great beer selection, billiards, foosball, and shuffleboard.
Lafayette's only beer garden! It's a great space made out of two shipping containers that has some great German inspired fare and a fantastic beer selection.
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Wurst Biergarten & Food Park
537 Jefferson StLafayette's only beer garden! It's a great space made out of two shipping containers that has some great German inspired fare and a fantastic beer selection.
Sightseeing
Beautiful cypress trees, swamps, beautiful birds, and alligators can be found here. They have a great boardwalk where you can walk amongst the swamp and also have kayak rentals to see the lake up close.
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Lake Martin
Lake MartinBeautiful cypress trees, swamps, beautiful birds, and alligators can be found here. They have a great boardwalk where you can walk amongst the swamp and also have kayak rentals to see the lake up close.
Shopping
Our favorite Lafayette store that has all of your outdoor needs. They have an amazing kayak, clothing, camping, shoes, etc selection as well as a fantastic staff
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Pack & Paddle
601 E Pinhook RdOur favorite Lafayette store that has all of your outdoor needs. They have an amazing kayak, clothing, camping, shoes, etc selection as well as a fantastic staff
Sunset Antique Market
151 Leo Richard LnParish Ink | Downtown Lafayette
310 Jefferson StGenterie Supply Co.
408 Jefferson StLagniappe Records
311-B Jefferson StGreat record shop just a few blocks away!