Guidebook for Lafayette

Valerie/Jo
Valerie/Jo
Guidebook for Lafayette

Food Scene

Hip coffee shop (we recommend the iced chai with macadamia milk!)
42 locals raden deze aan
Rêve Coffee Roasters
200-A Jefferson St
42 locals raden deze aan
Hip coffee shop (we recommend the iced chai with macadamia milk!)
small plates, great cocktails, wednesday happy hour all day
57 locals raden deze aan
Pamplona Tapas Bar
631 Jefferson St
57 locals raden deze aan
small plates, great cocktails, wednesday happy hour all day
locally-owned, best darn iced coffee in Lafayette
18 locals raden deze aan
Black Cafe
518 S Pierce St
18 locals raden deze aan
locally-owned, best darn iced coffee in Lafayette
breakfast + plate lunches on weekdays only / food that will stick to your ribs :)
13 locals raden deze aan
Gary's- Breakfast-Burgers & Plate Lunches
104 Lamar St
13 locals raden deze aan
breakfast + plate lunches on weekdays only / food that will stick to your ribs :)
plate lunches = life
9 locals raden deze aan
Acadian Superette
600 Lamar St
9 locals raden deze aan
plate lunches = life
best gumbo you can buy that your grandma didn’t make
21 locals raden deze aan
Hub City Diner
1412 S College Rd
21 locals raden deze aan
best gumbo you can buy that your grandma didn’t make
catch them at lunch!
36 locals raden deze aan
Johnson's Boucaniere
1111 St John St
36 locals raden deze aan
catch them at lunch!
great drinks + delicious poboys
43 locals raden deze aan
Pop's Poboys
740 Jefferson St
43 locals raden deze aan
great drinks + delicious poboys
go for the sushi or have a drink at their bar
57 locals raden deze aan
Tsunami Sushi Lafayette
412 Jefferson St
57 locals raden deze aan
go for the sushi or have a drink at their bar
get. the. hummus.
12 locals raden deze aan
Cedar Grocery Ltd.
1115 Jefferson St
12 locals raden deze aan
get. the. hummus.
a Lafayette staple / they don't serve fries
10 locals raden deze aan
Judice Inn
3134 Johnston St
10 locals raden deze aan
a Lafayette staple / they don't serve fries
Our good friends run this place--we've never tasted something we didn't like there! Cocktails are great and the outdoor seating is lovely.
30 locals raden deze aan
Spoonbill Watering Hole & Restaurant
900 Jefferson St
30 locals raden deze aan
Our good friends run this place--we've never tasted something we didn't like there! Cocktails are great and the outdoor seating is lovely.
41 locals raden deze aan
Carpe Diem! Gelato-Espresso Bar
812 Jefferson St
41 locals raden deze aan
Vestal has amazing food and cocktails. The vibe inside is cozy and contemporary. Stop by for a meal or just a drink at their bar!
15 locals raden deze aan
Vestal Restaurant
555 Jefferson Street
15 locals raden deze aan
Vestal has amazing food and cocktails. The vibe inside is cozy and contemporary. Stop by for a meal or just a drink at their bar!
great burger joint with options for vegetarians and meat-lovers!
The Flats
great burger joint with options for vegetarians and meat-lovers!
Great spot for locally-sourced and sustainably-raised meals / delicious bevvies!
Five Mile Eatery, Market & Co-op
Great spot for locally-sourced and sustainably-raised meals / delicious bevvies!
15 locals raden deze aan
Scratch Farm Kitchen
2918 Garfield St
15 locals raden deze aan
Make a reservation if you want to guarantee a table!
Park Bistro
Make a reservation if you want to guarantee a table!

Drinks & Nightlife

they often host trivia nights, song trivia nights, have live music, or are cooking. they also offer brewery tours.
36 locals raden deze aan
Bayou Teche Brewing
1002 Noth Lane
36 locals raden deze aan
they often host trivia nights, song trivia nights, have live music, or are cooking. they also offer brewery tours.
15 locals raden deze aan
Parish Brewing Co.
229 Jared Dr
15 locals raden deze aan
cocktails!!
30 locals raden deze aan
Spoonbill Watering Hole & Restaurant
900 Jefferson St
30 locals raden deze aan
cocktails!!
This cozy, natural wine shop is a must-visit! Buy a bottle to bring home or get just a glass. They have great snacks and occasionally do a pizza pop-up (don't miss out on that if they do!).
11 locals raden deze aan
Wild Child Wines
210 E Vermilion St
11 locals raden deze aan
This cozy, natural wine shop is a must-visit! Buy a bottle to bring home or get just a glass. They have great snacks and occasionally do a pizza pop-up (don't miss out on that if they do!).
Great cocktails & wine (they have gelato/coffee as well!)
41 locals raden deze aan
Carpe Diem! Gelato-Espresso Bar
812 Jefferson St
41 locals raden deze aan
Great cocktails & wine (they have gelato/coffee as well!)

Sightseeing

swamp tours, walking trail around the lake, kayaks for rent
30 locals raden deze aan
Lake Martin
Lake Martin
30 locals raden deze aan
swamp tours, walking trail around the lake, kayaks for rent

Parks & Nature

Nature Station Trailhead
Acadiana Park
sweet park in the middle of town with a splash pad, dog park, playground, and walking trails on the back acres
11 locals raden deze aan
horse farm
2913 Johnston St
11 locals raden deze aan
sweet park in the middle of town with a splash pad, dog park, playground, and walking trails on the back acres

Arts & Culture

also hosts music + events regularly
46 locals raden deze aan
The Acadiana Center for the Arts
101 W Vermilion St
46 locals raden deze aan
also hosts music + events regularly
12 locals raden deze aan
Cite Des Arts
109 Vine St
12 locals raden deze aan
19 locals raden deze aan
Paul and Lulu Hilliard University Art Museum
298 E St Mary Blvd
19 locals raden deze aan
77 locals raden deze aan
Vermilionville Historic Village
300 Fisher Rd
77 locals raden deze aan

Entertainment & Activities

take a cajun or zydeco dance class from Harold and tell him Valerie or Jo sent you!
Glide Studios
71743 Lee Ave
take a cajun or zydeco dance class from Harold and tell him Valerie or Jo sent you!
walk through the farmer's market, if you see Blazing Star Farms--get some of their beautiful flowers!
25 locals raden deze aan
Lafayette Farmers and Artisan Market at the Horse Farm
2913 Johnston St
25 locals raden deze aan
walk through the farmer's market, if you see Blazing Star Farms--get some of their beautiful flowers!

Shopping

local artists sell their wares here!
12 locals raden deze aan
Sans Souci Fine Crafts Gallery
551 E Vermilion St
12 locals raden deze aan
local artists sell their wares here!
vinyl records and local music for sale here
6 locals raden deze aan
Lagniappe Records
311-B Jefferson St
6 locals raden deze aan
vinyl records and local music for sale here
This precious, locally-owned bookstore is a downtown gem!
Beausoleil Books
302 A Jefferson St
This precious, locally-owned bookstore is a downtown gem!
Cocodrie by Colette
Lilou
535 1/2 Jefferson St