Deborah's Guidebook
Walking Distance
Julien's Po Boys
1900 West University AvenueGood food nearby.
Laura's Two
1904 W University AveA local favorite for plate lunches.
Family Dollar
2009 West University AvenueJust down the road for quick essentials.
In the “Saints Street” neighborhood. A small local favorite store that also serves plate lunch. About a 15 minute walk.
Champagne Grocery & Deli
716 Souvenir GateIn the “Saints Street” neighborhood. A small local favorite store that also serves plate lunch. About a 15 minute walk.
Creole, Soul Food lunch place. Walking distance, about 6 blocks but you may want to drive because it’s a busy street that is not very pedestrian friendly.
Favor cuisine
501 North University AvenueCreole, Soul Food lunch place. Walking distance, about 6 blocks but you may want to drive because it’s a busy street that is not very pedestrian friendly.
Downtown restaurants & bars
Downtown Lafayette is where most of the nightlife is & can get very busy on weekends. There are many restaurants & bars & I’ve listed a few. Jefferson Street is the heart of downtown & you can walk there in about 10 or 15 minutes. We recommend walking through the neighborhood rather than on the busy roads. You can cross University & take aright onto Evangeline Dr. Take a left on Congress or cross over & in one block take a left onto Versailles .
Dwyer's Cafe
323 Jefferson StLocal favorite.
La Carreta
400 Jefferson StOne of the places that is open on Sundays.
Pamplona Tapas Bar
631 Jefferson StNice atmosphere, good food. Open 5-11 Wednesday - Saturday.
Yummy! Also serves craft cocktails, desserts & sweet or savory crepes. Open all day until 9pm everyday.
41 locals recommend
Carpe Diem! Gelato-Espresso Bar
812 Jefferson StYummy! Also serves craft cocktails, desserts & sweet or savory crepes. Open all day until 9pm everyday.
A cool space with good food in an old gas station with inside & outside seating.
30 locals recommend
Spoonbill Watering Hole & Restaurant
900 Jefferson StA cool space with good food in an old gas station with inside & outside seating.
Ice cream, coffee & snacks in an historic building. Lafayette kids grew up going to this place, me included.
36 locals recommend
Borden's
1103 Jefferson StIce cream, coffee & snacks in an historic building. Lafayette kids grew up going to this place, me included.
Hideaway on Lee
407 Lee AveLive music & food. A newer local favorite.
Artmosphere
902 Johnston StLive music & dancing on the edge of downtown.
Poupart's Bakery - Downtown
100 E Vermilion StGood pastries & coffee, breakfast & lunch too.
An old local favorite that’s been around for a long time. During Mardi Gras season you can have a king cake shipped to you from here.
23 locals recommend
Keller's Bakery Downtown
1012 Jefferson StAn old local favorite that’s been around for a long time. During Mardi Gras season you can have a king cake shipped to you from here.
Pat's Downtown
107 E Main StGood Cajun food selection. Open weekdays for lunch only.
Johnson's Boucaniere
1111 St John StBBQue & boudin. Breakfast & lunch.
NJOY Curry Masala
Good Indian food downtown.
Lafayette
Other places in town that you will need to drive to. Some options other than Cajun food & some Vegan & vegetarian.
Just good diner food where you can find some local dishes. Closes at 3 on Sundays but other days is open from 6:30am - 9pm. One of our favorites.
21 locals recommend
Hub City Diner
1412 S College RdJust good diner food where you can find some local dishes. Closes at 3 on Sundays but other days is open from 6:30am - 9pm. One of our favorites.
Mae Sone Noodle House
4807 Johnston StreetSoutheast Asian cuisine with vegan & vegetarian options.
A tiny little place but such nice people & very good, fresh food. Vegan & vegetarian options.
Priya's Indian Food
4807 Johnston StreetA tiny little place but such nice people & very good, fresh food. Vegan & vegetarian options.
Great local restaurant. If you look it up online their old downtown location might show up which is confusing. Taco Sisters Midtown is located at 3902 Johnston St.
16 locals recommend
Taco Sisters
407 Johnston StGreat local restaurant. If you look it up online their old downtown location might show up which is confusing. Taco Sisters Midtown is located at 3902 Johnston St.
This is a nice little shop that sells a lot of fancy stuff but also has a cafe with some very good Lebanese food & gourmet items.
Renaissance Market & Brasserie
902 Harding StThis is a nice little shop that sells a lot of fancy stuff but also has a cafe with some very good Lebanese food & gourmet items.
My preferred place for Poboy’s & also has a good gumbo. There are 2 locations, Pinhook & Robley Dr.
Chris' Poboys
1930 W Pinhook RdMy preferred place for Poboy’s & also has a good gumbo. There are 2 locations, Pinhook & Robley Dr.
Healthy options for quick food & some vegan & vegetarian options. There are 2 locations, the closest to us is on Johnston St.
Poké Geaux - Johnston
2668 Johnston StreetHealthy options for quick food & some vegan & vegetarian options. There are 2 locations, the closest to us is on Johnston St.
Jane's French Cuisine
618 East University AvenueFine French cuisine with a limited menu that varies.
Freetown
A neighborhood near downtown.
Live music & dancing. Also a hostile with rooms for rent.
95 locals recommend
Blue Moon Saloon And Guest House
215 E Convent StLive music & dancing. Also a hostile with rooms for rent.
Acadian Superette
600 Lamar StClassic cajun food. Breakfast & lunch, closed on Sunday.
A favorite plate lunch place for local workers. Always crowded but worth the wait. Franks shop is nearby & he eats here often. Breakfast & lunch weekdays only.
13 locals recommend
Gary's- Breakfast-Burgers & Plate Lunches
104 Lamar StA favorite plate lunch place for local workers. Always crowded but worth the wait. Franks shop is nearby & he eats here often. Breakfast & lunch weekdays only.
Downtown Art Scene & Shops
There are several galleries, museums & shops. Here are a few but I suggest just walking around & checking out what looks interesting to you.
The Acadiana Center for the Arts
101 W Vermilion StArt galleries & a performance space.
Francis Pavy Artist
210 Gordon StreetWell known local artist.
Sans Souci Fine Crafts Gallery
551 E Vermilion StParish Ink | Downtown Lafayette
310 Jefferson StLouisiana T-shirts, souvenirs & more.
Food, liquor & other stuff.
Louisiana chain where you can find local brands. You can also get boiled crawfish & shrimp here to take out.
36 locals recommend
Rouses Market
601 Bertrand DrLouisiana chain where you can find local brands. You can also get boiled crawfish & shrimp here to take out.
A drug store with a health foods section. There is a good selection of natural products & frozen foods here & is a good option for vegan & vegetarians. I shop here often.
Drug Emporium
505 Bertrand DrA drug store with a health foods section. There is a good selection of natural products & frozen foods here & is a good option for vegan & vegetarians. I shop here often.
Joey's
503 Bertrand DrA small butcher shop with prepared foods & a deli that serves lunch. I shop here often.
Marcello's Wine Market
2800 Johnston StA very good selection & helpful staff.
A downtown, neighborhood wine shop focused on small batch, natural, organic wine.
11 locals recommend
Wild Child Wines
210 E Vermilion StA downtown, neighborhood wine shop focused on small batch, natural, organic wine.
Breaux Bridge LA
A small town famous for its annual Crawfish Festival. About a 15 minute drive. You can take Hwy 94 (Carmel DR.) to avoid the interstate. There are lots of restaurants that you can easily find online.
Very good food in a nice setting that sometimes has live music. Franks jazz band sometimes plays here.
16 locals recommend
Cafe Sydnie Mae
140 E Bridge StVery good food in a nice setting that sometimes has live music. Franks jazz band sometimes plays here.
Zydeco brunch on Saturday mornings!
47 locals recommend
Buck & Johnny's: Eclectic Italian with a Cajun Flair
100 Berard StZydeco brunch on Saturday mornings!
A very big collection of booth spaces that has a bit of everything.
8 locals recommend
Lagniappe Antique Etc
124 W Bridge StA very big collection of booth spaces that has a bit of everything.
Pink Alligator Gallery
112 East Bridge StreetA nicely curated little gallery with art & jewelry.
Creole Lunch Box
238 Rees StreetDrive thru cajun food. Open Sunday - Friday for lunch.
Tante Marie
Cajun jams on Saturday & Sunday 11-1. Breakfast & lunch.
The Boiling Spot
273 Rees StreetOne of many boiled seafood places in Breaux Bridge.
Poche's Market and Restaurant
3015 Main Hwy