Guidebook for Lafayette
Food Scene
Hip coffee shop (we recommend the iced chai with macadamia milk!)
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Rêve Coffee Roasters
200-A Jefferson StHip coffee shop (we recommend the iced chai with macadamia milk!)
small plates, great cocktails, wednesday happy hour all day
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Pamplona Tapas Bar
631 Jefferson St small plates, great cocktails, wednesday happy hour all day
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 :)
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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
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.
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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!
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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!
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!
Scratch Farm Kitchen
2918 Garfield StPark 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.
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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!).
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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!).
Great cocktails & wine (they have gelato/coffee as well!)
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Carpe Diem! Gelato-Espresso Bar
812 Jefferson StGreat cocktails & wine (they have gelato/coffee as well!)
Sightseeing
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
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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 BlvdUmuzi Wase Vermilionville 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!
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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
Beausoleil Books
302 A Jefferson StThis precious, locally-owned bookstore is a downtown gem!
Cocodrie by Colette
Lilou
535 1/2 Jefferson St