First time visitor to Lafayette

[Bandwagon King]

Another place to stay would be the Juliette downtown. Which is not far from most of the places mentioned in this thread. Carpe Diem Gelatto and Expresso bar is in the same building. Silvia makes gelatto every day with fresh ingredients. Which is right across the street from the Filling Station (I have found the food there disappointing the last few times I went). It is also a few blocks from Bordens Ice Cream shop (the only Bordens Ice cream shop left).

The French Press is absolutely the best restaurant in Lafayette. Well know chefs have visited the place for television and have bowed down in homage to the food.

I understand The Little big Cup in Arnauldville is excellent also. I have not been though.

Even with all of the restaurants listed above it is safe to say that the best food you will find will be at a home somewhere. That, my friends, is why chain restaurants don't stand a chance in this town.

I never knew there ever was another Borden's. Yes if you want the best malts in the world go to the Borden's Ice Cream Shop.

[Boomer]

Another good place for boiled crawfish, Crawfish Time on ridge road right off Johnston St.

-----Well there goes the thought of Lafayette not having anything to do---Please get some boudin or oysters in Abbeville!!!

[Bandwagon King]

I have to say this although it hurts me to. The last time I went into Fat Pat's, I thought they really shorted the amount of meat on the burger. I haven't been there since. It kills me to see a place do so well then start to cut back & short the menu. Go up on the price if you need to. But leave the quality there. The same thing with Prejean's the last time I went there, they had paper menus & the entree's were so small, we left there & had to get a burger to finsh filling up. At their prices they have no excuse. And Pete's could use a good pressure washing on the inside to get all the grease out the joint. Rant out.

[CajunAlum10]

Can't believe nobody has mentioned Pizza Village yet!

Oh and for good measure, in case you're in the Mardi Gras mood, Meche's Donut King on Guilbeau Rd. serves their one of a kind King Cakes year round. You might want to dabble.

[Turbine]

All those Cajun culture killing restaurants have great food.

[campo118]

I have to say this although it hurts me to. The last time I went into Fat Pat's, I thought they really shorted the amount of meat on the burger. I haven't been there since. It kills me to see a place do so well then start to cut back & short the menu. Go up on the price if you need to. But leave the quality there. The same thing with Prejean's the last time I went there, they had paper menus & the entree's were so small, we left there & had to get a burger to finsh filling up. At their prices they have no excuse. And Pete's could use a good pressure washing on the inside to get all the grease out the joint. Rant out.

Having worked at fat pats for quite a while I can assure you it was an accident that you got a smaller burger. Patties are still the same weight they have always been, but sometimes in a rush after a crazy busy day they prep the patties without weighing them which can sometimes come up an ounce or 2 over or under the usual weight. Sorry that you had that experience, but if you go back just tell the manager on duty about your last burger and Adam or Aaron will make sure they get it right.

[Bandwagon King]

Having worked at fat pats for quite a while I can assure you it was an accident that you got a smaller burger. Patties are still the same weight they have always been, but sometimes in a rush after a crazy busy day they prep the patties without weighing them which can sometimes come up an ounce or 2 over or under the usual weight. Sorry that you had that experience, but if you go back just tell the manager on duty about your last burger and Adam or Aaron will make sure they get it right.

I'll do that. But I would rather they know I am not looking for a freebie or any of that crap. Just wanting them to keep a commitment to keep your burgers, fries, & onion rings the best in town. Which is what made you guys top in my book to begin with. There is no better burger to the ones you guys make. With all due respect to the Judice Inn who gets honorable mention. & Ground Patti & Walk on's who tie for third. Although Five Guys isn't too bad either.

[raginsaints]

Another good place for boiled crawfish, Crawfish Time on ridge road right off Johnston St.

Best boiled crawfish - Cajun Claws in Abbeville

[axg8750]

Prejeans really? Place is gross and it's not Cajun food.

X2

Tourist Trap.
only reason to go in there is to listen to Cajun Music.

Too much GREAT food in Acadiana to eat here.

[axg8750]

Can't believe nobody has mentioned Pizza Village yet!
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Pizza Village has been mentioned numerous times throughout the thread. Definitely worthy of making the list of suggestions.

[BayouRichard]

Prejeans really? Place is gross and it's not Cajun food.

I've only had 1 meal that was so so. All other plus 20 times has been good to me. To each his own. The live band is for sure Cajun.

[RAGIN'CAJUN277]

Pretty surprised Rusted Rooster hasn't come up yet.