Sydnie Mae, named after Sydnie Mae Durand, is the best restaurant in Breaux Bridge…read more Also, Sydnie Mae is related to me. Well, if you believe my mom's theory that anyone named Durand is related to us. To be fair, I have already found one actual relative using this exact logic, so who knows about ol' SMD. Anyway, this place is insanely popular, requires reservations, and there is a reason for that. The food is awesome. Gumbo? Awesome. Etouffee? Awesome. Steaks? Damn great. The pork chop? Hell yes. And then there is the Breaux Bread. Get away from me, Satan. That stuff is way too good. Like, lawd have mercy, why would you do this to me good. They also usually have live music on the weekends, often a solo singer, and every time we have been the music has been great. It adds to the whole atmosphere without taking over the room. The staff is super fun, the cocktails are great, they have a really good bourbon selection, and the wine list is better than you might expect. This is not some little place surviving because it happens to be in Breaux Bridge. Sydnie Mae is a legitimately great restaurant that would be great anywhere. If you find yourself in the Breaux, get to Sydnie Mae. And if anyone happens to know whether Sydnie Mae Durand is actually related to me, let me know. My mom is probably already convinced.

Our first dining experience for the year, and we're off to a fantastic start. Parking can be a…read morelittle tricky but worth it. We opened the door and were greeted by the live music, we got a table quickly. I like the way they give you ice water in a large container that you can pour yourself. The appetizer we tried was the fried eggplant with lump crab, and it was excellent, definitely the best eggplant dish I've had. I went the chicken and waffles for the main, waffles crisp outside tender inside and sweet but not overly sweet. The chicken had a nice spicy kick, steen syrup would have put this over the top, but got regular syrup, however this was still very tasty. The star was definitely the omelette! Wow this was special light airy like a soufflé with lump crab meat so amazing and delicious, the addition of the biscuit with the strawberry syrup and the grits made this a complete experience, definitely recommend this. Great meal to start off the New Year.

I'm from Los Angeles and was in the area visiting family/vacationing in NOLA. I'm headed back to…read moreLafayette as I write this to insure another plate before leaving the state. I grew up eating smothered cooking multiple times a week and since my grandma passed I haven't had it and it's been a real devastation. Glenda's smothered ribs took me right back to lunch with Grandma. I cried. This is AUTHENTIC home Louisiana cooking! Compared to anything in New Orleans this is the meal I was craving to come back too! Glenda has such a kind heart and it shows in her cooking. I can't wait to come back!

I found this place after looking for some local cuisine on Yelp. Some of the reviews set the…read moreexpectation of what to expect inside & unfortunately, it was worse than I expected. There's nothing wrong with being a hole in the wall business, because I've found that those are usually the hidden gems; however, there must be a point where you need to take a step back & put yourself into the customer's shoes & see what they see. Had I not read the good reviews about the food, I would've walked right back out. I just kept an open mind & gave it a chance. It really needs a good de-cluttering, organizing & cleaning - there was just stuff everywhere. One can only think that if it looks that way to the public, how does it look where the food is prepared? The food wasn't bad though; I had the smothered ribs which were really tender, and my husband enjoyed the red beans. I really wanted to like the corn but it was a little too spicy for me, which is what you'd expect for Cajun food of course! Glenda & her employee were both very nice. Although I'm not from this area, I don't think I'd return if I was until it had a much needed overhaul.

Amazing service. Loved our waitress Alex!! Pretty…read moreaffordable seafood boil, was $25 for 3lb of crawfish and $25 for 4 clusters of snow crab. - Boiled crawfish: very fresh and tasty. Not too salty, make sure to add some corn and potatoes as it is not included in the order. - Snow crab: was just okay. Would recommend trying the shrimp or others instead! Very spicy and not very meaty. Big fan of the homey ambiance inside, and very clean!

Large variety of food!!! Arrived on Sunday for lunch but night prior all fresh boiled food got sold…read moreout, so didn't get a chance to try out the boiled food. Service is awesome!!! And setting is cool, average size dining area and cool music!!!

Le Cafe is authentic local food. It was recommended to me by a couple who helped us blow up our…read moreflat tire in the neighboring town of St Martinville. Where can I get some great fried fish? I asked. Le Cafe was their answer. So we checked it out for dinner that night, and I wasn't disappointed. I got the 3 piece cat fish plate with onion rings instead of fries. It also comes with coleslaw which was delicious. Everything was cooked just right. The fish was well seasoned, tender, and flaky. Ordering is easy. It was to go, so I just went up to the counter and then came back in about 10 minutes. I'll definitely be visiting again next time I'm in Breaux Bridge and will probably dine in so the food is extra fresh.

Fried fish very good. Portions are more than one can eat. Hamburger was fantastic. Not too thick,…read morenot too thin. Sitting area could use help but that's their thing. Comfortable. Price a bit steep but then again the portions are more than expected.

My mom and I stopped here for lunch on our travels. We split a grilled chicken wrap basket, fries…read moreand fried okra. The food was amazing, hot and fresh! I loved the flavor of the chicken and it was quite a plentiful portion of meat. Okra and fries cooked perfectly! Atmosphere very welcoming and clean and staff was extremely friendly and pleasant! Lots of workers and older gen's, so is definitely popular with the locals! Highly recommend!

Amazing food and amazing owners! The ambiance is comfortable with great art on the walls some of…read morewhich is for sale.

When on a road trip, friends and I always tend to stop by Chicken on the Bayou & Boudin Shop…read more It's a simple spot to stop in on if you want to either pick up some sustenance while on the road. Ambiance: 3/5 Parking is in front and next to the gas station. Once inside, there's table seating inside with ordering done at the front Restrooms could use an upgrade, but help get the job done. Food: 5/5 I looked over the menu and decided to try the Bayou Sampler. Comes with 2PC chicken (your choice dark or white meat or for extra cost can get mixed), red beans & rice, boudin link & biscuit. All had good flavor, except the biscuit, it was ok. Chicken wasn't greasy but moist with flavor. Red beans also very tasty and boudin link just as good. Service: 5/5 The counter server was friendly and so were the cooks, while it did take a while to get my food, it's cooked to order so that's understandable. Once I got my food, I wanted to take a photo and realized that my order was missing the chicken. Thankfully I had not left before checking it (rule of thumb for any to go order, check your food) The counter server was quick to speak to the kitchen and they brought out my full plate in short time.

Food bona petite everything is swinging in this joint. People are down to earth really friendly and…read moreenjoyable. What you expect in a truly Cajun restaurant real home feeling

Absolutely amazing Boudin here especially the smoked boudin, which is a must try. The Boudin…read moreitself has great flavor and nice texture, definitely a hidden gem. The team is awesome, with family style service, very welcoming. Another must get is the strawberry cake. Definitely will be back to try more, especially the lunch menu.

Every time I fly home, I go to Charlie Ts! Best boudin in the world!…read more I might live in California, but I was born and raised in Breaux Bridge. I've been eating this boudin since I was a kid. The quality and flavor haven't been compromised over the years at all! Each time I come back home, there seems to be another new boudin spot to try, with fancy fillings and a mascot/logo similar to Charlie Ts, but no matter how many I try, Charlie Ts always takes the number one spot! Their formula is just SPOT ON! The service is always great, although I do miss seeing Mr. Charlie in the store. There's nothing like seeing the man who fixed your boudin as a kid still doing the thing he loves! I'm happy for his retirement, but he is forever a part of my childhood! The store is very clean every time I visit, and there's ample parking out front. You will get more options the earlier you go. Trust me, everybody knows Charlie's is the best, so you don't want to wait until the afternoon when there are only a couple boudin balls left. Go early. I personally prefer their classic links and the regular pork boudin balls. The formula is perfect and doesn't really need the bells and whistles, to be honest, but if you prefer a party in your mouth, try the pepperjack cheese or even the spinach and cheese eggroll! They will not disappoint! And I can't forget, their cracklin is the BOMB! If I visit Breaux Bridge and don't bring back some cracklin to my mom in California, she gets cranky! Lol. I also appreciate the frozen options! I was able to fly some frozen boudin home and share with friends who'd never had boudin before. They loved it, and I'm glad I got to introduce them to the BEST :)

Amazing boiled seafood!!!! The blue crabs are select size and the crawfish is amazing. I do love…read morethis place.

Been coming here for years. Prices went up quality of food went way down. Gumbo watery , tasteless…read more, no okra. Étouffée didn't even taste like Etouffee. Hush puppies, catfish good. Shrimp po boy best thing we had. Sad this will be our last visit after coming here for over 15 years. Service fair. Not super friendly