Kacie’s guidebook
My Favorite Restaurants
Because in South Louisiana we eat, a lot.
Love this family owned place. My favorite: the chicken patacon - sandwich made with large slices of twice fried green plantain instead of bread with shredded chicken, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, avocados and a delicious house made sauce. Within a short walking distance.
Patacon Latin Cuisine
308 Bertrand DrLove this family owned place. My favorite: the chicken patacon - sandwich made with large slices of twice fried green plantain instead of bread with shredded chicken, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, avocados and a delicious house made sauce. Within a short walking distance.
Recommended for lunch. "The best creole experience in Lafayette, Louisiana."
11 locals recommend
Laura's Two
1904 W University AveRecommended for lunch. "The best creole experience in Lafayette, Louisiana."
"It's where you find yourself when you need coffee and you need it prepared 'just so.' It's where you go when you want real food. It's Scotch Eggs. It's sweet potato biscuits. It's beignets. It's your favorite café and you like it Black."
18 locals recommend
Black Cafe
518 S Pierce St"It's where you find yourself when you need coffee and you need it prepared 'just so.' It's where you go when you want real food. It's Scotch Eggs. It's sweet potato biscuits. It's beignets. It's your favorite café and you like it Black."
Local favorite Cajun & Creole Louisiana gourmet meals. Recommended for lunch Check their FB or IG for hours @brynn_n_maias
Brynn & Maia's
2700 North University AvenueLocal favorite Cajun & Creole Louisiana gourmet meals. Recommended for lunch Check their FB or IG for hours @brynn_n_maias
Best sushi in Lafayette. Ask about any special off the menu items that are sometimes available. Always excellent service and ambiance A++
57 locals recommend
Tsunami Sushi Lafayette
412 Jefferson StBest sushi in Lafayette. Ask about any special off the menu items that are sometimes available. Always excellent service and ambiance A++
Favorite pizza place in town. The Paulie: Pepperoni and jalapenos drizzled with honey - yes honey and it's amazing. Very cool building and when the weather allows they open up the two front windows for an indoor/outdoor seating option.
33 locals recommend
CENTRAL Pizza & Bar
423 Jefferson StFavorite pizza place in town. The Paulie: Pepperoni and jalapenos drizzled with honey - yes honey and it's amazing. Very cool building and when the weather allows they open up the two front windows for an indoor/outdoor seating option.
Luna Bar and Grill
533 Jefferson StreetNew Favorite for Sunday brunch.
It's one of those local staples, a hole in the wall type place with it's own rules, no fries, no ketchup (though they do have a sauce that resembles ketchup). It's a simple and delicious burger.
10 locals recommend
Judice Inn
3134 Johnston StIt's one of those local staples, a hole in the wall type place with it's own rules, no fries, no ketchup (though they do have a sauce that resembles ketchup). It's a simple and delicious burger.
This is THE poboy spot if you're in Lafayette, seriously look no further. They are also known for "hollowing" out their bread so they can fit more of the meats, highly recommend.
52 locals recommend
Olde Tyme Grocery
218 W St Mary BlvdThis is THE poboy spot if you're in Lafayette, seriously look no further. They are also known for "hollowing" out their bread so they can fit more of the meats, highly recommend.
Great brunch and lunch spot. The Cajun Benedict and sweet baby breesus are my favorites. Beautiful building, dig the atmosphere.
71 locals recommend
The French Press
214 E Vermilion StGreat brunch and lunch spot. The Cajun Benedict and sweet baby breesus are my favorites. Beautiful building, dig the atmosphere.
Char-grilled oysters and stuffed shrimp are my go to and they make a mean old fashioned cocktail. I prefer the ambiance of the bar area but regular dining area is nice also.
28 locals recommend
Don's Seafood
4309 Johnston StChar-grilled oysters and stuffed shrimp are my go to and they make a mean old fashioned cocktail. I prefer the ambiance of the bar area but regular dining area is nice also.
Twin's Burgers & Sweets
103 Centre Sarcelle BlvdActivities and Hangouts
Local brewery, serving craft beers. Take a tour, have some samples at the bar or hang out for Trivia on Thursday nights.
15 locals recommend
Parish Brewing Co.
229 Jared DrLocal brewery, serving craft beers. Take a tour, have some samples at the bar or hang out for Trivia on Thursday nights.
Saturday morning farmers market is great for local produce, interesting food items and live music. 100 acres currently being developed into Lafayette's Central Park, phase 1 of the park is scheduled to open spring 2019. Within walking distance, just down the street.
25 locals recommend
Lafayette Farmers and Artisan Market at the Horse Farm
2913 Johnston StSaturday morning farmers market is great for local produce, interesting food items and live music. 100 acres currently being developed into Lafayette's Central Park, phase 1 of the park is scheduled to open spring 2019. Within walking distance, just down the street.
Beautiful Nature Preserve great for kayaking, fishing, photography or a leisurely stroll. Home to many species of water birds, gorgeous cypress trees and native plants (the floating American Lotus are my favorite). If you're into photography this is a must see! Swamp tours and kayak rentals available on Rookery Rd. Oh and yes there are alligators too.
20 locals recommend
Lake Martin Rookery
1209 Rookery RdBeautiful Nature Preserve great for kayaking, fishing, photography or a leisurely stroll. Home to many species of water birds, gorgeous cypress trees and native plants (the floating American Lotus are my favorite). If you're into photography this is a must see! Swamp tours and kayak rentals available on Rookery Rd. Oh and yes there are alligators too.
Dog friendly! Local favorite, personal favorite, good vibes outdoor bar serving up cold craft brews and live music.
35 locals recommend
Wurst Biergarten & Food Park
537 Jefferson StDog friendly! Local favorite, personal favorite, good vibes outdoor bar serving up cold craft brews and live music.
Rock'n'Bowl® de Lafayette
905 Jefferson StLive music, bar, oh and you can bowl too.
The largest free live music festival in the world, last weekend of April every year. What's good? The vibes, music, food and libations.
24 locals recommend
Festival International de Louisiane
315 Lee AveThe largest free live music festival in the world, last weekend of April every year. What's good? The vibes, music, food and libations.
Local cultural music festival - Cajun and Creole heritage. If you're visiting in October check it out, dance a two step!
11 locals recommend
Festivals Acadiens et Créoles
Local cultural music festival - Cajun and Creole heritage. If you're visiting in October check it out, dance a two step!
Explore downtown anytime but especially on the 2nd Saturday of every month when a variety of galleries and shops display local art, enjoy some wine and connect with interesting people.
38 locals recommend
Downtown Lafayette
Explore downtown anytime but especially on the 2nd Saturday of every month when a variety of galleries and shops display local art, enjoy some wine and connect with interesting people.
Check out their calendar for live music events: https://bluemoonpresents.com/web/calendar/
95 locals recommend
Blue Moon Saloon And Guest House
215 E Convent StCheck out their calendar for live music events: https://bluemoonpresents.com/web/calendar/
You are walking distance from Lafayette's newest park - Moncus Park. Great place to walk/ bike take in good vibes. *This isn't a horse farm - it had a barn and housed horses many years ago* It's a cool park to hang out at now.
11 locals recommend
horse farm
2913 Johnston StYou are walking distance from Lafayette's newest park - Moncus Park. Great place to walk/ bike take in good vibes. *This isn't a horse farm - it had a barn and housed horses many years ago* It's a cool park to hang out at now.
Sightseeing
Beautiful gardens, you can drive around and make stops to walk or walk the entire trail. This is where Tobacco sauce is made, you can also tour the factory.
54 locals recommend
Avery Island
Beautiful gardens, you can drive around and make stops to walk or walk the entire trail. This is where Tobacco sauce is made, you can also tour the factory.