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    Creole Lunch House

    4.6 (68 reviews)
    InexpensiveCajun/Creole
    Closed 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    Divey
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Front of business from street
    Elizabeth B.

    This is a neat little spot with a causal atmosphere. It has a simple lunch line with some Cajun staples - everything I tried was a wonderful representation of the local flavor. Food was served with a smile and you can tell they take pride in what they offer. Don't overlook this one!

    Red Beans
    Mike R.

    Awesome red beans !!!!! Very friendly employees very clean restaurant Love the old house is is located at

    Chicken fricasse with greens and black eye peas
    Deni D.

    You have to check this place out if you're ever in Lafayette, LA. They're only open during the week until I believe 2pm or so, but it's an absolute must if you're in the area. Their plate lunches are so reasonably priced and they give you a TON of food. This has become one of my favorite local hidden gems. On top of the amazing food (so far I've tried the red beans and the chicken fricasse), they're always so kind and are genuinely happy to see you pop in. The building is actually a little house, which is so fitting because it feels like you're walking into a friend's place for some amazing home cooked food. If you're ever in Lafayette during the week and need some lunch, come here! You will leave needing a food coma nap.

    Stuffed bread

    Thai is the epitome of a hole in the wall restaurant. The pork chops was tasty and very well seasoned. The peas both sweet and black eyed were awesome. Now for the stuffed bread it was the best thing I ate on this entire trip. The mix of the flavors in the bread is exactly what I want when thinking creole this is the flavor.

    Fried catfish couvillion with red beans and greens
    Timmy W.

    This place is a hidden gem. It's tucked away in a neighborhood. It's definitely a hole in the wall but it's good ole home cookin'. I got the fried catfish and it was perfectly cooked. My mouth is salivating just thinking about the catfish. I also got two sides: red beans and greens. Both were very tasty. My wife got the chicken fricassee and loved it. I would definitely go back in a heartbeat. The only negative was they didn't have sweet tea. They do have sweetener but it's not the same to me. Besides that, this place is 5 stars without a doubt.

    Creole stuffed bread, navy beans, and spinach

    Delicious and reasonably priced. Vegetables like mom used to cook. The stuffed bread was excellent.

    Creole Lunch House is a little piece of heaven on earth.
    Belinda S.

    This place was absolutely worth getting off IH10 on the drive home from New Orleans. We had the fried pork chop and the smothered pork chop and it was delicious. Spinach is tasty and a little spicy. You can get red beans and rice as a small side, just ask. The cornbread is also tasty. Servers were friendly and courteous. This place is a little piece of heaven on earth. Cafeteria style service. Also, they now take credit cards. Yay!

    Fried pork chop a white beans and peas
    Bonnie S.

    This place is great. I'm so glad I don't live in Lafayette because I would go here EVERY day and it doesn't exactly fit my diet. I got the fried pork chop and my husband got the chicken fricasse

    Jonita F.

    Just had lunch here!! The food and hospitality was amazing! We even got stuffed breads to go!! Thank You for a very filling meal and gracious experience!

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    Michele C.

    Tucked into a quiet residential neighborhood on the outskirts of town, you wouldn't know the spring green colored cottage on the corner is the Creole Lunch house save for the small sign in the front and the unmarked gravel parking lot on the side. As you enter the tiny cottage you smell a little grease, seasoning and food cooked with love. Five or so tables are along the right wall across from the main counter and a couple in the front. Seating for about 15 or so people is available inside and there is a plastic table and a few chairs on the front porch in case anyone would want to eat outside. Open for lunch only, Monday- Friday 11:00am-2pm each day features five or six standard plates and, of course, their famous creole stuffed bread is always available. From liver, chicken fricassée, meatballs and red beans and rice on Mondays to fried catfish, shrimp, fried pork chop, catfish coubillion on Friday this is honest food at honest prices.

    Their fried pork chop is like big foot, You'll never see it! even chewed the bone like a dog.

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    Great home cooking. Nice people. Now to get them back to Jazzfest with stuffed breads.

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    4 years ago

    One of the best plate lunches in town. They also sell the best stuff bread in town. I would highly recommend this place for anyone

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    7 years ago

    Going through withdrawal already! I look forward to those stuffed breads every year for Jazz Fest (N.O.). Thank you for such goodness.

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    Don't let the location fool you, you should stop by. Home style cooking, large portions, and friendly owners. Recommend the stuffed bread.

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    Literally a good southern atmosphere food was on point prices were a lil high but overall good

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    4.4
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    1.7 mi
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    Ca c'est bon!!! I've been here twice, once while driving through and such a great experience, I…read morecame here again while staying in Lafayette. It was just as delicious as the first time! We had chicken and sausage gumbo, Pepper Jack boudin balls, bam bam gator bites and the blackened chicken pasta. The waiter this time was better than the waitress we had last time. He was very attentive and made sure we never had to ask for refills. The appetizers came out fairly normal time-wise I would say. The main portion took a little bit longer than what you're used to at a franchise restaurant but here that's perfectly fine as it's worth the couple extra minutes. The gumbo is perfect(I love when gumbo is not over complicated) I like to add a lil hot sauce to it and it's delicious... only thing is, while they already give generous portions... the cup and the bowl looked exactly the same except I think in the bowl they give you one extra scoop of rice... which would be just fine if it wasn't like $6 more. But still delicious nonetheless. The bam bam gator bites were really good and I highly recommend them. If you like bam bam shrimp you'll love these. The pepper jack boudin balls were good, nothing special but they were definitely worth the try. My co-worker had the blackened chicken pasta and when I asked him how it was he said "dude, it's really good!" lol. The building is pretty unique and they have some outside seating with a massive beautiful tree that over looks the restaurant and takes claim to some of the asphalt in the parking lot lol. But it's a great spot for birthdays, good lunch menu deals, casual date night or if you wanna blow some steam off, they have a little bar in the restaurant as well. Overall, I HIGHLY recommend. I'm from East Texas, so I'm no Cajun/Louisianan but they truly got some good grub here. I'll definitely be coming back several more times when I get the chances. I will warn you, I believe the food is freshly made so when it gets to the table, give it some time to cool off because it comes out HOT.

    Really enjoyed the festive atmosphere with lively Dixieland jazz music playing in the dining room…read more Ordered the Boudin Stuffed Pork Chop with side of mashed sweet potatoes & the jalapeño cheese grits. Overall great flavor though the grits were very dry like they had been baked on the plate and had a crispy crust on the outside. They tasted good, but I wasn't expecting that texture. My mom ordered the flounder with cream sauce and sides of potato salad & mashed sweet potatoes. She said she really enjoyed it. They also served a bread basket of thinly sliced salted garlic bread before the meal. We ordered a slice of the chocolate doberge cake to take home which seemed a bit more like French silk chocolate pie with a chocolate cake bottom. Tasted delicious & very rich. Our waitress was very friendly. Plenty of parking spaces outside. They have a large bar area too so seems like it would be a fun happy hour spot after work.

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    Billy's Boudin & Cracklins

    4.3
    (641 reviews)
    6.3 mi
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    Billy's in Lafayette is one of those places I have to stop at every time I'm passing through. It's…read morebecome mandatory at this point. We tried a few different bites, and everything was exactly what you want from a spot like this -- flavorful, fresh, and satisfying every single time. Food: The food is really the main attraction here. Nothing overly fancy or trying too hard, just consistently good food that delivers every time. Everything we tried was solid, and it's the kind of place where you already know you're leaving happy before you even order. Service: Service was smooth with no issues at all. The staff kept things moving, and the experience was easy from start to finish. Ambiance: Billy's has that classic Louisiana stop-through feel to it. Nothing extravagant, but it doesn't need to be. The food speaks for itself. Overall: Not much to rave about besides the food -- and honestly, that's all it needs. Billy's is officially one of my can't-miss stops anytime I'm driving through Lafayette. I'm never passing this place up.

    I was super excited for this place because I haven't had boudin in so long. I got cracklins,…read moreBilly's Boudin and the smoked boudin. The cracklins had a little bit of fat and meat on them which I wasn't used to. I'm just used to the fried crispy skin. It tasted more like fried/seasoned pork belly. The seasoning is really good though. My favorite boudin was Billy's more than the smoked one but my fiance liked the smoked flavor more. I wish we took pics but we just ate it in the car. The casing was a little tough to bite through so I sliced it and scooped out the insides. Although the Billy's boudin is good, I don't know if it was good enough to drive from Texas for it. I need to search for more places while I'm here.

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    4.6
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    We had the variety oyster plate.. nice size oysters, great and original concoctions bursting with…read moreflavor. The onion rings were perfectly cooked and a perfect complement to the main course. We were completely satisfied and were a bit surprised when asked if we were ready to order. We couldn't have ate another bite. Drinks were equally delicious. If you enjoy oysters this is a must have meal. My mouth is watering just thinking about it. Bon Apatite.

    I don't know who Uncle T is, but that dude knows how to make great food that is incredibly popular…read more Uncle T's is a busy place. I didn't even know that the "Boudin Capital of the World" had this many people. The place was packed, and I visited on an off time on an off day. I guess they don't have any off times or off days. Our wait was quoted at 40 minutes, and it was fairly accurate. They have a full bar to grab a drink and chat with friends while you wait. You can also grab a drink and stand alone in the corner, but that would be creepy as hell. Once seated, I was ready for some food. My kid and I shared some of their firecracker chargrilled oysters, and they were wonderful. Ensure your order has charbroiled oyster,s and you will be happy. The table also had an order of fried onion rings, and they, too, were excellent. My entrée was fried shrimp. When it arrived, I was concerned as the batter looked a little darker than I am used to. One bite, and that concern went out the window. These were some perfectly fried shrimp. This is an awesome place.

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