Guidebook for Lafayette
Food Scene
The French Press
214 E Vermilion StGreat for Brunch and a downtown walk to nearby art galleries.
Coffee or Gelato---or both? Outdoor music on occasions. Friendly gathering place in the downtown.
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Carpe Diem! Gelato-Espresso Bar
812 Jefferson StCoffee or Gelato---or both? Outdoor music on occasions. Friendly gathering place in the downtown.
Very popular Poboy Restaurant. On a slow day they serve 800 sandwiches! Closed on Mondays. Eat in or take out.
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Olde Tyme Grocery
218 W St Mary BlvdVery popular Poboy Restaurant. On a slow day they serve 800 sandwiches! Closed on Mondays. Eat in or take out.
Brunch 7 days a week. One of my favorite restaurants. Very creative and inclusive Louisiana menu. Yummy biscuits & fabulous Bloody Mary's!
Brick & Spoon Restaurant
3822 Ambassador Caffery ParkwayBrunch 7 days a week. One of my favorite restaurants. Very creative and inclusive Louisiana menu. Yummy biscuits & fabulous Bloody Mary's!
Authentic French Bakery with a fabulous selection. Seating area that serves sandwiches. Awesome photo opportunity!
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Poupart Bakery Inc
1902 W Pinhook RdAuthentic French Bakery with a fabulous selection. Seating area that serves sandwiches. Awesome photo opportunity!
Friendly bar with good selection of small plate creations if you just want to socialize. For dining, it is a great "date night" spot. Google the menu.
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Social Southern Table & Bar
3901 Johnston StFriendly bar with good selection of small plate creations if you just want to socialize. For dining, it is a great "date night" spot. Google the menu.
My nomination for Lafayette's best restaurant. Always great service and a delicious food. Peaceful and classy. Seating in the bar or restaurant.
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Zea Rotisserie & Bar
235 Doucet RdMy nomination for Lafayette's best restaurant. Always great service and a delicious food. Peaceful and classy. Seating in the bar or restaurant.
Breakfast, Blue Plate Lunches and Hamburgers. Diner styling with hustle/bustle atmosphere.
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Hub City Diner
1412 S College RdBreakfast, Blue Plate Lunches and Hamburgers. Diner styling with hustle/bustle atmosphere.
Fun stop for coffee & donuts. Wonderful stuffed bread---a Creole specialty with spicy ground meat in a lovely crusty roll.
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Cajun Market Donut Company
1812 W Pinhook RdFun stop for coffee & donuts. Wonderful stuffed bread---a Creole specialty with spicy ground meat in a lovely crusty roll.
Restaurant in Breaux Bridge know for its Saturday Morning Zydeco Breakfast & Dancing.
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Café Des Amis
140 East Bridge StreetRestaurant in Breaux Bridge know for its Saturday Morning Zydeco Breakfast & Dancing.
Drinks & Nightlife
Open air honky tonk style bar with a variety of music. Usually starts at 10PM. Comfortable for singles or couples. Great to take Uber and drink a few beers.
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Blue Moon Saloon And Guest House
215 E Convent StOpen air honky tonk style bar with a variety of music. Usually starts at 10PM. Comfortable for singles or couples. Great to take Uber and drink a few beers.
Artmosphere
902 Johnston StFrequent music, entertainment and open mic events. Check out the website
The Grouse Room
417 Jefferson StreetFancy bar with weekend music for when you want to feel "grown up".
The Green Room
229 Jefferson StDowntown hangout with pool tables and cool vibes.
Sightseeing
Fun daily tours and entertainment on Saturday. Ride along the Bayou from Breaux Bridge to Arnaudville.
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Bayou Teche Brewing
1002 Noth LaneFun daily tours and entertainment on Saturday. Ride along the Bayou from Breaux Bridge to Arnaudville.
Historic home with interpretive guides to architecture and lifestyle of the Louisiana Plantation period.
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Shadows-on-the-Teche
320 E Main StHistoric home with interpretive guides to architecture and lifestyle of the Louisiana Plantation period.
The Saint John Cathedral and Cemetery were part of the original settlement of Lafayette. It is also the site of the enormous and ancient Saint John Oak Tree. Nice walk near the downtown area.
Saint John Street
Saint John StreetThe Saint John Cathedral and Cemetery were part of the original settlement of Lafayette. It is also the site of the enormous and ancient Saint John Oak Tree. Nice walk near the downtown area.
Arts & Culture
Living history village with costumed interpreters and special events. Music and dancing in a big barn on Saturday and Sunday afternoons.
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Vermilionville Historic Village
300 Fisher RdLiving history village with costumed interpreters and special events. Music and dancing in a big barn on Saturday and Sunday afternoons.
Museum and Theater/Performance Venue. Check their calendar for the ever changing offerings. A great view of the rich Contemporary Louisiana Cutural life
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The Acadiana Center for the Arts
101 W Vermilion StMuseum and Theater/Performance Venue. Check their calendar for the ever changing offerings. A great view of the rich Contemporary Louisiana Cutural life
Cite Des Arts
109 Vine StPerformances and films in an intimate setting. Lively and fun!
Parks & Nature
See the Swamp and the estuary nesting grounds for migratory birds. There is a visitor center and walking trail operated by the Nature Conservancy because this area is considered a world class nature preserve.
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Lake Martin
Lake MartinSee the Swamp and the estuary nesting grounds for migratory birds. There is a visitor center and walking trail operated by the Nature Conservancy because this area is considered a world class nature preserve.
Salt dome island where the Tabasco factory is located. Avery Island has walking trails and the Tabasco factory has tours.
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Avery Island
Salt dome island where the Tabasco factory is located. Avery Island has walking trails and the Tabasco factory has tours.
Nature trail and frisby golf course. Has mosquitos in the summer, so wait till winter/fall.
Nature Station Trailhead
Acadiana ParkNature trail and frisby golf course. Has mosquitos in the summer, so wait till winter/fall.
Shopping
Take a little drive to Sunset and shop the funky art, antique and junque shops on Napoleon Avenue. Get lunch or a cool beverage at Cafe Josephine. My favorite store is called "Bayou Some Stuff". Closed on Mondays.
Sunset
Take a little drive to Sunset and shop the funky art, antique and junque shops on Napoleon Avenue. Get lunch or a cool beverage at Cafe Josephine. My favorite store is called "Bayou Some Stuff". Closed on Mondays.
Small upscale specialty stores, restaurants and bars in a walkable live/work setting. Fresh Market Grocery store is a favorite of mine.
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River Ranch
Small upscale specialty stores, restaurants and bars in a walkable live/work setting. Fresh Market Grocery store is a favorite of mine.
Essentials
My favorite grocery store and deli featuring a large selection of Louisiana food products
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Rouses Market
601 Bertrand DrMy favorite grocery store and deli featuring a large selection of Louisiana food products
Authentic hispanic grocery store where everyone speaks Spanish and the produce is from Mexico. Fun shopping and great avocados and tortillas. An amazing selection of fruit juice and sauces.
La Tienda El Ranchito
2415 Cameron StAuthentic hispanic grocery store where everyone speaks Spanish and the produce is from Mexico. Fun shopping and great avocados and tortillas. An amazing selection of fruit juice and sauces.
Friendly folks and easy to shop. New deli with local specialties. Great place to buy rice in 50 pound bags. Cajuns like their rice!
Piggly Wiggly
5525 Cameron StFriendly folks and easy to shop. New deli with local specialties. Great place to buy rice in 50 pound bags. Cajuns like their rice!
United States Postal Service
1830 Bertrand DriveJust a few blocks away...