Eat Downtown

A quick view of the dining options in downtown Lafayette tells a tale of a local culture that loves and celebrates food - whether in casual or fine dining settings.

In addition to down-home plate-lunch style establishments, downtown Lafayette is also a mecca for international cuisine, with Japanese, Cuban, Mexican and Greek choices a part of the scene.

Acadiana Center for the Arts Café

Acadiana Center for the Arts Café features coffee and coffee shop eats

Agave Mexican Grill & Cantina Downtown

Amis Grocery

Amis Grocery in Lafayette, Louisiana is Downtown's only grocery store and deli.

Artmosphere

Relaxed American bistro & bar with seasonal dishes, local art displayed & live indie music nightly.

Black Cafe

Sweet potato biscuits and beignets paired with a personally made espresso!

Black Cafe

Small cafe with coffee and beignets
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Borden's Ice Cream Shoppe

Every day is Ice Cream Sundae in this retro, kid-magnet restaurant.

Brown Skillet

A soul food restaurant

Carpe Diem Café & Wine Bar

Italian gelato and robust coffee with a selection of wine and digestifs. A true European style cafe.

Cedar Grocery & Deli

Specialty imported grocieries and the famous Muffuletta; a neighborhood eaterie and local favorite.

Central Pizza & Bar

Bringing much-anticipated wood-fired pizza and an exciting cocktail program to downtown Lafayette.

Domino's Pizza

Hot, fast and ready pizza made to order!

Dwyer's Cafe

Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week. Wednesdays at 7 a.m. - "le table francais"

Hideaway Kitchen on Lee

Weekday lunch and late-night food to refuel your night. The neighboring Hideaway Lounge provides a great venue for Cajun, Folk, and Zydeco bands as well as impromptu jam sessions on the porch.

Johnson's Boucaniere

Hot link po-boys and a pulled-pork grilled cheese - you'll leave knowing what a Boucaniere means!

Keller's Bakery

Sweets for everyone, guaranteed to make you the office sweetheart!

La Carreta

Giant drinks such as the Disaster with a large Mexican food menu & festive atmosphere.

Langlinais Food Store

Snacks and eats make Langlinais a neighborhood favorite!

Legend’s

Bar and grill with burgers and margaritas

Luna Bar & Grill

Easy going bar & eatery furnishes California-accented Louisiana eats & hosts frequent live music.

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Pamplona Tapas Bar

Succulent small plates, or tapas, of farm-fresh seasonal products, freshly slaughtered meats and seafood.

Pat's Downtown

A lunch hot-spot with daily specials, local-loved gumbo and a vibrant post-DTA! Scene.

Pop's Poboys

Classic interpretations and exciting twists on Louisiana's favorite sandwich plus starters, salads, sides, sweets and refreshing beverages all in a relaxed casual setting.

Reve Coffee Roasters

Rêve Coffee Roasters is your premiere locally owned micro-coffee roaster

Rock 'n' Bowl de Lafayette

A one-stop entertainment venue featuring live music every Thursday-Sunday, dancing, bowling, and food.

Scratch Farm Kitchen

Farm-to-table dining concept serving dishes made of local foods, pasture raised pork, and fermented goods, with vegan, vegetarian, and meat options.

Spoonbill Watering Hole & Restaurant

Spoonbill offers an array of food choices from poke stacks, ceviche, BBQ shrimp, shrimp rolls, and burgers, served alongside tiki cocktails and ample patio seating.