Guidebook for Lafayette
Food Scene
Rêve Coffee Roasters
200-A Jefferson St standard coffee shop with hip vibes
small plates, great cocktails, wednesday happy hour all day
57 recommandé par les habitants
Pamplona Tapas Bar
631 Jefferson St small plates, great cocktails, wednesday happy hour all day
great for brunch, make a reservation or be prepared to sit and wait
71 recommandé par les habitants
The French Press
214 E Vermilion St great for brunch, make a reservation or be prepared to sit and wait
Black Cafe
518 S Pierce St locally-owned, best darn iced coffee in Lafayette
breakfast + plate lunches on weekdays only / food that will stick to your ribs :)
13 recommandé par les habitants
Gary's- Breakfast-Burgers & Plate Lunches
104 Lamar Stbreakfast + plate lunches on weekdays only / food that will stick to your ribs :)
Acadian Superette
600 Lamar Stplate lunches = life
Hub City Diner
1412 S College Rdbest gumbo you can buy that your grandma didn’t make
have a glass of wine at the bar or outside when there's live music
17 recommandé par les habitants
Cafe' Vermilionville
1304 W Pinhook Rdhave a glass of wine at the bar or outside when there's live music
Johnson's Boucaniere
1111 St John Stcatch them at lunch!
Pop's Poboys
740 Jefferson Stgreat drinks + delicious poboys
Tsunami Sushi Lafayette
412 Jefferson Stgo for the sushi or have a drink at their bar
Cedar Grocery Ltd.
1115 Jefferson Stget. the. hummus.
Judice Inn
3134 Johnston Sta 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 recommandé par les habitants
Spoonbill Watering Hole & Restaurant
900 Jefferson StOur good friends run this place--we've never tasted something we didn't like there! Cocktails are great and the outdoor seating is lovely.
Carpe Diem! Gelato-Espresso Bar
812 Jefferson StVestal 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 recommandé par les habitants
Vestal Restaurant
555 Jefferson StreetVestal has amazing food and cocktails. The vibe inside is cozy and contemporary. Stop by for a meal or just a drink at their bar!
Pop's Poboys
great burger joint with options for vegetarians and meat-lovers!
Drinks & Nightlife
they often host trivia nights, song trivia nights, have live music, or are cooking. they also offer brewery tours.
36 recommandé par les habitants
Bayou Teche Brewing
1002 Noth Lanethey often host trivia nights, song trivia nights, have live music, or are cooking. they also offer brewery tours.
Parish Brewing Co.
229 Jared DrSpoonbill Watering Hole & Restaurant
900 Jefferson Stcocktails!!
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 recommandé par les habitants
Wild Child Wines
210 E Vermilion StThis 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!).
Sightseeing
swamp tours, walking trail around the lake, kayaks for rent
30 recommandé par les habitants
Lake Martin
Lake Martinswamp tours, walking trail around the lake, kayaks for rent
Parks & Nature
Nature Station Trailhead
Acadiana Parksweet park in the middle of town with a splash pad, dog park, playground, and walking trails on the back acres
11 recommandé par les habitants
horse farm
2913 Johnston Stsweet park in the middle of town with a splash pad, dog park, playground, and walking trails on the back acres
Arts & Culture
The Acadiana Center for the Arts
101 W Vermilion Stalso hosts music + events regularly
Cite Des Arts
109 Vine StPaul and Lulu Hilliard University Art Museum
298 E St Mary BlvdVermilionville Historic Village
300 Fisher RdEntertainment & Activities
Glide Studios
71743 Lee Avetake 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 recommandé par les habitants
Lafayette Farmers and Artisan Market at the Horse Farm
2913 Johnston Stwalk through the farmer's market, if you see Blazing Star Farms--get some of their beautiful flowers!
Shopping
Sans Souci Fine Crafts Gallery
551 E Vermilion Stlocal artists sell their wares here!
Lagniappe Records
311-B Jefferson Stvinyl records and local music for sale here
This precious, locally-owned bookstore is a downtown gem! Head next door to their Whisper Room for a cocktail or glass of wine.
Beausoleil Books
302 A Jefferson StThis precious, locally-owned bookstore is a downtown gem! Head next door to their Whisper Room for a cocktail or glass of wine.