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May 27th, 2014, 05:31 pm
Bandwagon King

Re: First time visitor to Lafayette

I can't believe nobody mentioned Shuck's in Abbeville. How are the crawfish @ dwyer's how big & the price right now? Obviously, you can see the need to get a Po Boy from Olde Tyme Grocery. They are everything the board says. Only go if you are hungry.
May 27th, 2014, 05:33 pm
Guidry3

Re: First time visitor to Lafayette

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Originally Posted by Bandwagon King

I can't believe nobody mentioned Shuck's in Abbeville. How are the crawfish @ dwyer's how big & the price right now? Obviously, you can see the need to get a Po Boy from Olde Tyme Grocery. They are everything the board says. Only go if you are hungry.

Shuck's actually crossed my mind while I was typing. I just didn't want to send someone on an adventure and they end up in Intracoastal City!

Also - Crawfish Tyme on Verot has some of the best crawfish as well.
May 27th, 2014, 05:33 pm
Bandwagon King

Re: First time visitor to Lafayette

Did anybody mention Mel's diner for all night starvation?
May 27th, 2014, 05:34 pm
Bandwagon King

Re: First time visitor to Lafayette

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Originally Posted by Guidry3

Shuck's actually crossed my mind while I was typing. I just didn't want to send someone on an adventure and they end up in Intracoastal City!

With all the maroon they'd fit right in. They'd probably make them honorary Boudreauxs or Doucets.
May 27th, 2014, 05:36 pm
AstroCajun

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Originally Posted by HelmutVII

For seafood (Crawfish) - Dons downtown for Crawfish Bisque never disappoints. (Hurry crawfish season is almost over)
For a somewhat eclectic menu go to the French Press across the street from Dons downtown.
For sushi Tsunami downtown
For Mexican - LaPaqua on Johnston or Aztecas on Ambassador Caffery (Avoid LaFondas no matter what anybody says)
For Italian - I Monelli or Alesi's both on Johston street.
For smoked meats Johnstons Boucaniere (you will not be disappointed) If you really want to get down with cajun go to Poches north of Breaux Bridge.

For a somewhat more elegant setting Cafe Vermilionville on Pinhook or Jollies also on Pinhook.

For Tapas - Pamplona Tapas on Jefferson.

Everyone in this thread has been spot on.

I just wanted to comment separately that the meatloaf sandwich at the French Press is nothing short of life affirming.
May 27th, 2014, 05:36 pm
Bandwagon King

Re: First time visitor to Lafayette

Dude did say food thread. This ought to last until after Omaha.
May 27th, 2014, 05:36 pm
CajunAmos

Re: First time visitor to Lafayette

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bandwagon King

I can't believe nobody mentioned Shuck's in Abbeville. How are the crawfish @ dwyer's how big & the price right now? Obviously, you can see the need to get a Po Boy from Olde Tyme Grocery. They are everything the board says. Only go if you are hungry.

Not Dwyers, Dwight's on Johnston Street next door to Doug Ashy.
May 27th, 2014, 05:36 pm
Bandwagon King

Re: First time visitor to Lafayette

Where is the French Press? What an educational experience.
May 27th, 2014, 05:37 pm
Bandwagon King

Re: First time visitor to Lafayette

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Originally Posted by CajunAmos

Not Dwyers, Dwight's on Johnston Street next door to Doug Ashy.

How much are they? & how big are they running?
May 27th, 2014, 05:37 pm
Turbine

Re: First time visitor to Lafayette

Seafood Buffett

Lagneauxs.com
May 27th, 2014, 05:38 pm
Guidry3

Re: First time visitor to Lafayette

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Originally Posted by Turbine

Seafood Buffett

Lagneauxs.com

People still go there? Haven't been in a loooong time!
May 27th, 2014, 05:38 pm
AstroCajun

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Originally Posted by Bandwagon King

Where is the French Press? What an educational experience.

E. Vermilion across from parc sans souci.

Its the old tribune print shop next to the fire department.
May 27th, 2014, 05:39 pm
Bandwagon King

Re: First time visitor to Lafayette

Don't go to Mr. Keets II. They are closed now. hehe.
May 27th, 2014, 05:40 pm
Turbine

Quote:

Originally Posted by Guidry3

People still go there? Haven't been in a loooong time!

I was talking to 2 ladies last night and they were raving about the place.
May 27th, 2014, 05:40 pm
Bandwagon King

Re: First time visitor to Lafayette

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Originally Posted by AstroCajun

E. Vermilion across from parc sans souci.

Its the old tribune print shop next to the fire department.

Dah? Help me out. What main streets? Want to try it out.
May 27th, 2014, 05:40 pm
CajunAmos

Re: First time visitor to Lafayette

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Originally Posted by Bandwagon King

How much are they? & how big are they running?

My experience with Dwight's is they are always large (select). I think they were about $18 for a 3lb order & it comes with corn & potato's.
May 27th, 2014, 05:41 pm
AstroCajun

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bandwagon King

Dah? Help me out. What main streets? Want to try it out.

On east vermilion street. Two blocks off Johnson downtown.
May 27th, 2014, 05:41 pm
Guidry3

Re: First time visitor to Lafayette

Ok away from food...

Bars

Legend's - 4 locations. Can't go wrong. All should be showing UL game
Marley's downtown
Walk-Ons
Daiquiri's Supreme

And yes - We have drive thru daiquiri places! Take full advantage!!
To name a few... Daiquiri's Supreme, New Orleans Daiquiri's, Frozen Sun
May 27th, 2014, 05:43 pm
Bandwagon King

Re: First time visitor to Lafayette

I love food threads. I learn something new every time.
May 27th, 2014, 05:44 pm
Bandwagon King

Re: First time visitor to Lafayette

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Originally Posted by Guidry3

Ok away from food...

Bars

Legend's - 4 locations. Can't go wrong. All should be showing UL game
Marley's downtown
Walk-Ons
Daiquiri's Supreme

And yes - We have drive thru daiquiri places! Take full advantage!!
To name a few... Daiquiri's Supreme, New Orleans Daiquiri's, Frozen Sun

Don't be driving around drinking an Octane 190 & ringing one of those cow bells. As liberal as our police can be, that's probably a sure fire trip to the drunk tank.
May 27th, 2014, 05:44 pm
RedCajun

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Originally Posted by CajunAmos

I had posted this when we were hosting the softball regionals/super-regionals, so I'll just cut/paste without worrying about duplicates maybe listed above.

We love our food in Lafayette Louisiana (as our waistlines can attest). I'll cover just the places in Lafayette rather than the whole surrounding area which would be too large a list to provide. I tried to stay with places fairly close to the park. I also try to avoid chain type places as you can eat there at home.

Breakfast -Dwyer's (old style diner downtown) https://www.facebook.com/pages/Dwyer...15495858476468
-The French Press (Breakfast/Brunch downtown) http://www.thefrenchpresslafayette.com/
-Meche's Donut King (have great unique donuts as well
as King Cakes, 402 Guilbeau Road location is closest)
-Another Broken Egg (chain) River Ranch area of town

Poboy's -Old Tyme Grocery (short drive from the park) http://www.oldetymegrocery.com/
-Johnson's Boucaniere (plate lunches/sandwiches) http://www.johnsonsboucaniere.com/

Burger's -Judice Inn (hamburgers – try the fried egg on top) http://www.judiceinn.com/
-Fat Pat's (two locations in town) http://www.fatpatsbarandgrill.com/
-There's a Five Guys for those who don't have one

Pizza -Deano's (short drive from park) http://www.deanospizza.com/index.php?id=120

Sushi -Tsunami Sushi (downtown) http://www.servingsushi.com/
-Fuji Sushi https://www.facebook.com/FujiSushiHouse

Thai -Bangkok Thai https://www.facebook.com/BangkokThaiLafayette

Mexican Agave Grill (one near park, one downtown) http://agavelafayette.com/

Taco's -Taco Sisters (close to park – limited hours) http://tacosisters.com/

Tapas -Pamplona Tapas Bar (downtown) http://www.pamplonatapas.com/

Cuban Café Hanana City (Bertrand Dr. close to park) no website available

Cajun -Blue Dog Café http://www.bluedogcafe.com/
-Café Vermilionville http://www.cafev.com/

Cajun (A couple of spots with a little drive involved)
-Prejean's (Cajun music with food, nice for tourists, http://prejeans.com/
some very good food (duck/Andouille gumbo, pepper
jack shrimp, catfish enchiladas & Catahoula)
-Poboy's Riverside Inn http://www.poorboysriversideinn.com/
-Charley-G's http://charleygs.com

Boiled Crawfish
-Dwight's http://www.dwights.us/

Ice Cream -Borden's Ice Cream (old time parlor – it's worth the stop)\
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Borde...59213304093786

You cannot go wrong with anything on this list
May 27th, 2014, 05:45 pm
Guidry3

Re: First time visitor to Lafayette

Landry's Café has some good food also. Maybe some of the best sides I've ever had!
May 27th, 2014, 05:46 pm
Guidry3

Re: First time visitor to Lafayette

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Originally Posted by Bandwagon King

Don't be driving around drinking an Octane 190 & ringing one of those cow bells. As liberal as our police can be, that's probably a sure fire trip to the drunk tank.

And in no way am I insisting to any MSU fan that it is ok to drink, drive and RING!
May 27th, 2014, 05:47 pm
Cajun_RH

Re: First time visitor to Lafayette

Im just going to leave this here. Lots of people tend to forget about this site if the promo's arent going around but this is a pretty good site for out of towners to reference.

http://www.eatlafayette.com/

The website has a short description of each restaurant, addresses, directions, and menu's.
May 27th, 2014, 05:47 pm
Policarp

Re: First time visitor to Lafayette

nothing like a food thread to get the homesick feelings going. Special place.....always will be

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