First off, they got my order wrong, both at the drive thru screen and the actual food that I got…read more The food was cold and not what I ordered. There was not much food in the first place either. I was running short on time so I didn't bother going back so I could have them fix their mistake. Only went because of a gift card but I remember why I don't go in the first place.

got cheese fries, took a while and cheese was kinda clumpy and gross. Definitely disappointedread more

Came in for dinner with a colleague one night, and even though I'm not a fast food fan, it was…read moreimpossible to find something wrong with my experience. Pros - Food was hot and fast! (Less ththan 3 minutes from placplacing order until received. Chicken was crispy on the outside, tender on the inside. Didn't get Cane sauce, but the honey mustard was great, as was the garlic bread! - Store was very clean, even though it was packed with students and families - Service was friendly and prompt in interactions Cons None from this interaction

I haven't had this since I was in Louisiana for my college roommates wedding years ago…read more I was up in West Lafayette visiting one of my students, and when I asked them were they wanted to eat, the picked out raising canes! The inside is great, I love all of the fun decor, the staff is also very friendly! I decided to get the three piece combo with fries and a lemonade, it was very tasty! Don't forget to have the canes sauce! Check them out if you have the chance

I've driven past this place several times in the last couple of years, but never stopped in…read more Finally was in the area when I could stop & eat. The outside looked nice & brightly colored. Once inside, it was relatively small & rather dark. There was a cook & a lady taking orders. She was very friendly & helpful! I ordered the special for this day (2 topping calzone & drink.) They have a LOT of choices! It was also made to order. While not the biggest one I've had it was very good! I will definitely be back elwhen I get the chance!!

Came in for dinner, for the first time, on a Saturday evening and evening though I've lived here…read morefor two years, I now ask, what the heck took me so long! Pros - Service- There was one guy making the food and taking orders and he was KILLING it! Smile on his face, working hard, and just doing an amazing job - Food- Our table ordered two calzones, a panini, two pizzas, breadsticks, and the Pickles app. All food was served hot and was yummy! Lots of topping and "filling" for pizza. - Pricing- The prices have gone up (from the prices listed on Yelp, but still aren't bad for what you get. - Atmosphere- Very cozy and comforting. Fun and laid back (also had amazing 90s music playing) Cons- -Parking- The only con I can see if the parking situation which can be a bit tricky depending on how many people are dining in. Overall a great experience for this cute and fun (hole-in-the-wall) that you won't be disappointed in.

Now this is truly a hidden gem! Who knew you'd need to go to Lafayette Indiana for some of the best…read moreburria tacos around! The most tender, tasty meat I've ever had! Super quick service and made to perfection. My mouth is watering just writhing this review!

Not just the best birria in town, the best birria EVER. They do no skimp on the meat! No matter…read morewhat birria dish you order, expect a lot of meat! They have a fixed menu with items like birria tacos and birris quesadillas, but then they offer a variety of daily special like birria tamales or birria ramen. Expect anything you order to be exceptional! Go early or the lines will be crazy and they will sell out!

I was traveling to Indianapolis and was shocked to find this location in Lafayette. I was hungry…read moreand so Cane's it is! There was hardly a line at 6pm but they still got my order wrong by giving me extra toast when I requested extra fries, no slaw. Even so, Raising Cane's is my current favorite fried chicken. It's fast, hot, crunchy, consistent and familiar!

This is the best Raising Cane's. It's very clean. The employees are very kind. The service is fast…read more I have nothing negative to say about this place. The chicken was moist and the breading was crisp. The fries were crisp as well and soft inside. The cane's sauce is the best dipping sauce for fries and chicken.

Budges Drive-In Ice Cream in Lafayette is a true local legend, drawing massive lines with good…read morereason. Their soft serve ice cream is nothing short of amazing, and the fresh, cooked-to-order hamburgers are a perfect savory counterpart; the barbecue burger, in particular, is an absolute must-try. My wife raves about their frozen treats, expertly blending soft serve with cookie dough and M&M's. It's clear this place is a gem when both loyal locals and curious tourists consistently flock here. The building itself, an iconic fixture in Lafayette since the 1960s, holds a rich history as one of the area's first drive-ins, adding an extra layer of nostalgia to every delicious bite. Despite the consistently long wait of about 15 minutes, the efficient service, rated 8/10, keeps things moving, ensuring you get your treats swiftly. Parking is surprisingly easy, a huge plus for a popular spot. While the energetic atmosphere (9/10) is undeniable, it's worth noting that Budges doesn't cater specifically to young children, lacking highchairs and perhaps better suited for older kids or adults looking for a classic drive-in experience. I will be back!

Peach sundae - YUM! Waited in line but not too long. Service was friendly. We always make at…read moreleast one trip to Budges each summer. One of my favorite treats is a hot fudge shake. I'll need to make a second trip!

Stopped in for a quick bite. However when I graced the bathroom with my godly presence a…read moredisgraceful sight burned my eyes. Some large man was excreting his urine whilst completely exposing his bare buttocks. I exit the restroom promptly. I order my food and sit down. That's when it all started. Order 944, a disastrous tragedy that was said to be a meal. My food was clutched in the grips of an extraordinarily obscure lady. My food lost all hope of being somewhat consumesble as her breath caressed the top of my Big Mac. I wait for what seemed like years. My stomach twisted and turned, yearned for the fulfillment of my burger. It was mid tho

Service was terrible. They asked me to pull forward and wait and then when I got my food it was…read morecold and the bun was stale.

Breakfast all day! Usually, this feature at a restaurant is lost on me, because I don't care for a…read morebig breakfast as my first meal of the day, or really, any time of the day. But I was visiting West Lafayette, and it was morning, and I was feeling a little "under the weather," as my Polish grandmother would say when she went too hard on the Bud Lites the night before. So breakfast at Triple XXX it was, because I could walk there from the Purdue campus, and this restaurant is a West Lafayette institution. I got the Triple XXX Breakfast Special: two over-medium eggs, bacon, fried potatoes and wheat toast. And it was good, you know? It was simple and hearty. I especially liked the fried potatoes. But what really took it over the top is when my server, who was incredibly friendly, told me that she could bring me some root beer jelly to go along with my wheat toast. Record scratch. Say what, lady? Root beer jelly? Yes, Triple XXX makes their own root beer jelly, and they also sell it by the jar. (I bought a jar.) They are famous for their root beer, which is sold nationwide, so I guess it makes sense that they would also make root beer jelly. It tastes exactly the way you would think it would. It tastes like root beer! It's delicious. The seating at this restaurant is interesting: All of the seats are bar seats, and they face the middle of the kitchen. There were no tables or booths that I saw, unless you wanted to go outside and sit at one of the picnic tables on the patio. I liked this seating setup, because I could watch the action happen before my very eyes. The black coffee was very good. It better be, at a place like this! This is the kind of greasy spoon restaurant where old timers stay a while with a cup of coffee and a newspaper. (There were three such people doing something like that when I visited, as a matter of fact.) It's just a comfortable part of the West Lafayette community.

My wife and I were in Lafayette dropping our daughter off for college and decided to go to Triple…read moreXXX diner since it was featured on DDD. I ordered a double cheeseburger with just ketchup to taste the burger alone. My wife ordered the peanut butter burger, and we ordered curly fries to share. My burger was great, the flavor and quality of the fresh ground steak makes a big difference in the flavor being so good. My wife is a fan of the peanut butter on the burger, and we both like the bun used. We both got root beer, which is a step above all other root beers I have tasted, which also probably has to do with quality ingredients. I am a fan of Triple XXX, and so is my wife. We will be back to try out the other menu items and breakfast!

I had Slim Chickens about 10 years ago in Arkansas and wanted to give it another try since they…read morehave expanded. I went with the 5+5 which came with 5 fingers and 5 wings, toast, and fries. I enjoyed the fingers to most as they were tender and marinated well. The wings seemed to be a little overdone. I had them in Mango Habanero and it was more Mango than Habanero. The fries were good and crispy with good seasoning. The toast is laughable though. Do they just throw a piece of white bread on the grill back there and viola toast?! There are so many sauces and with this meal, you only got 2 choices. I added an extra sauce for 49 cents. I chose Slim's sauce, cayenne ranch, and spicy BBQ. I enjoyed the Spicy BBQ the most. The other 2 were good too. The Slim's is like no other sauce I've had before. It's like a very smooth tomato-pepper sauce. They had refreshingly sweet tea which is difficult to find in Indiana! They also had peach tea and raspberry tea. I would go eat Slim Chickens again. We need more chicken finger joints up here in the Midwesr like we have down south.

Choices of wings, tenders, nuggets and sandwiches. Many sauces depending on your flavor desires…read more Service was good. Thinking they might have been shorthanded but those who were on staff were very attentive. It was a pre-graduation snack for a niece at Purdue. It was just the right amount of food to then go and watch a ceremony. My niece and her mom and another aunt went afterwards to go grab some sort of dessert layered in a glass. It looked really good, but it was too much for me at the moment. Definitely good flavors!! Clean and open concept restaurant. It was efficient.

Fast food done perfect! Quick accurate service with a smile…read more Fantastic cheese coney dogs. YUMMY!

2 stars. TL;DR -…read moreroot beer in frosted glass is divine; onion rings were delicious; service is lacking. We were intrigued by the root beer and loved the idea of enjoying it in a frosted mug, so we popped over for dinner. We ordered a myriad of things, all of which were eventually served in one giant paper tray with zero markings to identify what was what. And our root beers? Served in paper cups. When we asked about the frosted mugs, we were told they were about to close and had suspended tray service. However, the car that pulled in AFTER us received frosted mugs... and so did the folks seated at the picnic tables. So... huh? We flagged down a different carhop and asked why those patrons were still being served mugs. Again, we were told it was because they were about to close. But the sign clearly stated they closed at 10 PM, and both parties arrived after us and received mugs after we'd already been told service was suspended. Was this a case of dining while Black? In this current political climate, I honestly never know. I certainly pray that wasn't the case. The carhop apologized and didn't offer any additional excuses. She simply said she'd speak with the manager. Shortly thereafter, two frosted mugs appeared, filled with some of the creamiest root beer I've had in quite some time. I prayed over mine again because, listen... I worked in restaurants. I've seen crazy things. For the record, the hours posted on the menu board are incorrect. They actually close at 9 PM on Saturdays, not 10. And right at 9, the lights shut off completely. So if you plan to keep eating, you'll need to turn on your dome light like it's a tailgate party. The onion rings and root beer were genuinely enjoyable. The hot dogs, burgers, fries, and fried mushrooms were mid. Just... meh. Nothing to write home about. But what truly irritated me was the corn dog. Everybody knows the best part of a corn dog is that crispy little batter nugget near the stick. WHY would they scrape it off?!?!?! Who does that? Why would you intentionally remove the batter from the stick? I was absolutely appalled. Pffft! I'd return for the root beer or maybe a root beer float, but I'd strongly advise arriving before 8:30 PM if you actually want the full frosted mug experience.