Guidebook for Lafayette
Food Scene
Awesome barbecue, boudin and jerky. From their plate lunches to their boudin stuffed grilled cheese, it's all delicious and made by some really nice people!
36 residents recomanen
Johnson's Boucaniere
1111 St John StAwesome barbecue, boudin and jerky. From their plate lunches to their boudin stuffed grilled cheese, it's all delicious and made by some really nice people!
Excellent farm to table style restaurant with creative dishes and drinks. Will occasionally have live music as well.
24 residents recomanen
The Saint Street Inn
407 Brook AveExcellent farm to table style restaurant with creative dishes and drinks. Will occasionally have live music as well.
Some of the best poboys in the state. Highly suggest the seafood poboys, especially the fried shrimp. The Olde Tyme Special and the meatball poboys are also excellent, as are the french fries.
52 residents recomanen
Olde Tyme Grocery
218 W St Mary BlvdSome of the best poboys in the state. Highly suggest the seafood poboys, especially the fried shrimp. The Olde Tyme Special and the meatball poboys are also excellent, as are the french fries.
Amazing gelato and their cold drip coffee is insanely strong (and delicious) stuff.
41 residents recomanen
Carpe Diem! Gelato-Espresso Bar
812 Jefferson StAmazing gelato and their cold drip coffee is insanely strong (and delicious) stuff.
Really, really good burgers and wraps. The Hawaiian burger is a favorite, as is the tuna wrap. Excellent selection of beers and mixed drinks as well with a nice patio area to boot.
6 residents recomanen
Legends Annex
110 Polk StReally, really good burgers and wraps. The Hawaiian burger is a favorite, as is the tuna wrap. Excellent selection of beers and mixed drinks as well with a nice patio area to boot.
Pamplona Tapas Bar
631 Jefferson StExcellent tapas and creative cocktails.
Filling Station
900 Jefferson StGood tex-mex, potent margaritas, and some great outdoor seating
The place that anchored downtown's nightlife for so many years. Excellent sushi, great nightly specials, cool vibe, and cool people.
57 residents recomanen
Tsunami Sushi Lafayette
412 Jefferson StThe place that anchored downtown's nightlife for so many years. Excellent sushi, great nightly specials, cool vibe, and cool people.
The zydeco brunches are legendary and the food is very good to boot.
11 residents recomanen
Café Des Amis
140 East Bridge StreetThe zydeco brunches are legendary and the food is very good to boot.
If you are in the mood for pho or a noodle bowl, this is the place. AWESOME food here and it's BYOB!
10 residents recomanen
Saigon Noodles
2865 Ambassador Caffery PkwyIf you are in the mood for pho or a noodle bowl, this is the place. AWESOME food here and it's BYOB!
Delicious brunch, lunch and dinner. Some favories are the Baby Breezus and the Cochon de laid sandwich. Beautiful decor and excellent food.
71 residents recomanen
The French Press
214 E Vermilion StDelicious brunch, lunch and dinner. Some favories are the Baby Breezus and the Cochon de laid sandwich. Beautiful decor and excellent food.
Black Cafe
518 S Pierce StAwesome coffees, scotch eggs and sandwiches.
Take out only. If you need 20-50 piece chicken tender platters or a similar number of shrimp, this place will amaze you on their quality and their price. Don't forget to get extra honey mustard sauce
Steven Fine Food & Seafood Market
208 S Pierce StTake out only. If you need 20-50 piece chicken tender platters or a similar number of shrimp, this place will amaze you on their quality and their price. Don't forget to get extra honey mustard sauce
Don's
301 E Vermilion StExcellent old fashions. Good catfish bites and seafood gumbo.
Live music on the weekends. Good fish tacos and quesadillas
17 residents recomanen
Agave Mexican Grill & Cantina
200 E Vermilion StLive music on the weekends. Good fish tacos and quesadillas
Yummy burritos, tacos and salads. Their smoked shrimp and brisket are real standouts.
16 residents recomanen
Taco Sisters
407 Johnston StYummy burritos, tacos and salads. Their smoked shrimp and brisket are real standouts.
Arts & Culture
Excellent concerts, several art galleries, and great coffee at the Lab!
46 residents recomanen
The Acadiana Center for the Arts
101 W Vermilion StExcellent concerts, several art galleries, and great coffee at the Lab!
Entertainment & Activities
Children's Museum of Acadiana
201 E Congress StFun little museum with many interactive exhibits
Lafayette Science Museum
433 Jefferson StVery nice and kid friendly.
Drinks & Nightlife
THE place for great live music and a true Lafayette icon.
95 residents recomanen
Blue Moon Saloon And Guest House
215 E Convent StTHE place for great live music and a true Lafayette icon.
From 4-8 PM every Sunday, this place is the world capital of zydeco. People pack it in to sweat it out on the dancefloor. A must do!
NOTE: the bar is actually south of where the map shows it to be
17 residents recomanen
Whiskey River Landing
1365 Henderson Levee RdFrom 4-8 PM every Sunday, this place is the world capital of zydeco. People pack it in to sweat it out on the dancefloor. A must do!
NOTE: the bar is actually south of where the map shows it to be
Corner Bar
3103 Johnston StGreat local bar
Feed & Seed Community Art Center
106 N Grant StReally unique live music venue downtown set in an old feed store.
Artmosphere
902 Johnston StLive music and pretty good food in a funky atmosphere
Everything Else
Girard Park Center
500 Girard Park DrBeautiful park in the center of town.
Probably our favorite downtown park. If there is an event here, be sure to check it out!
12 residents recomanen
Parc Sans Souci
201 E Vermilion StProbably our favorite downtown park. If there is an event here, be sure to check it out!
Adrian's art is distinctively awesome. If his shop is open, be sure to stop in.
Adrian Fulton's Fine Art Gallery LLC
302 Jefferson StAdrian's art is distinctively awesome. If his shop is open, be sure to stop in.
Essentials
If you have never been to a Rouse's and you're a foodie, you have to check it out. An excellent selection of top quality local and national products.
36 residents recomanen
Rouses Market
601 Bertrand DrIf you have never been to a Rouse's and you're a foodie, you have to check it out. An excellent selection of top quality local and national products.
This is THE place for wine and specialty beers. The people here really know their stuff and are more than willing to help you select some great picks.
7 residents recomanen
Marcello's Wine Market
2800 Johnston StThis is THE place for wine and specialty beers. The people here really know their stuff and are more than willing to help you select some great picks.
Shopping
Good burgers, excellent sweets. Their homemade oatmeal creme pies are absolutely addictive.
6 residents recomanen
Twin's Burgers & Sweets
103 Centre Sarcelle BlvdGood burgers, excellent sweets. Their homemade oatmeal creme pies are absolutely addictive.
Meche's Donut King
402 Guilbeau RdLegendary donuts and king cakes.
Great outdoor store that can do everything from getting you into a great pair of sandals or tell you about an upcoming canoeing trip.
14 residents recomanen
Pack & Paddle
601 E Pinhook RdGreat outdoor store that can do everything from getting you into a great pair of sandals or tell you about an upcoming canoeing trip.
The original location. Delicious ice cream. Go for a dipped cone or a sundae!
36 residents recomanen
Borden's
1103 Jefferson StThe original location. Delicious ice cream. Go for a dipped cone or a sundae!