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    Creole Lunch House

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

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    CREOLE LUNCH HOUSE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Divey
    Outdoor seating
    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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