There’s no better way to begin your morning on a bright note and power through the rest of your day than with an early visit to one of the top breakfast restaurants in Lafayette, LA. There are more than a hundred spots that serve a.m. favorites in the city, and we’ve narrowed it down to the three best breakfast places to begin your day.
1. The French Press
The French Press serves high-quality and comforting Cajun food beginning at 7 every morning from the heart of downtown Lafayette. Urban Spoon rated it as one of the country’s Top Breakfast Restaurants, and it’s easy to see why. Customize your breakfast sandwich with eggs, bacon, avocado, tomato, spicy chipotle aioli, and your choice of Swiss, cheddar, or goat cheese served on a butter croissant and paired with either breakfast potatoes or cheddar grits.
Order the Cajun Benedict with Hebert’s boudin, chicken & andouille gumbo, and fresh scallions or the Grits & Grillades with two eggs, stewed tomatoes, and toasted French bread for a taste of Louisiana. If you’ve got a sweet tooth, we highly recommend the French Toast stuffed with a cream cheese-banana combination and topped with berry-champagne compote. Pancake lovers can enjoy cakes filled with blueberry, banana, strawberry, chocolate, and pecan.
2. Hub City Diner
Hub City Diner is the place to go for a classic American breakfast served inside of a retro diner starting at 6 in the morning. Omelets are fluffy, made with three eggs, and filled with combinations such as the Popeye with spinach and feta, the Cajun Smoked Sausage with sauteed onions and mushrooms, the Grilled Shrimp with bell peppers and tomatoes, and Ruthie’s Special topped with spicy ranchero sauce.
For a savory morning meal, we suggest the Sausage Biscuits & Gravy with a homemade biscuit covered in cream gravy or the Diner Breakfast with two eggs any style and your choice of hash browns or grits. We also love the Sweet Potato pancakes filled with your choice of blueberries, pecans, bananas, or raisins. Add an order of smoked sausage or a seasonal fruit bowl to elevate your meal, and don’t forget a basket full of French Quarter beignet strips!
3. Ema’s Cafe
Ema’s Cafe is a cornerstone of the Lafayette community due to its dedication to serving up delicious homestyle favorites for good causes. Stop by any day of the week starting at 7 a.m. to order the Frenchie made from a jumbo croissant and packed with fried egg, grilled ham, and Swiss cheese. We’re also big fans of the Chicken Fried Steak & Eggs served with biscuits, gravy, and breakfast potatoes.
Egg lovers will have a hard time choosing between the Cafe Scrambler with mushrooms, bell peppers, tomatoes, and cheese and the Seafood Omelet with shrimp, onions, and crawfish etouffee. For a sweeter treat, try the Bananas Foster French Toast with freshly sliced bananas or the Beignets with powdered sugar and syrup. Add in toasted pecans or walnuts to your pancakes, or make it a meal with the addition of two eggs and your choice of meat.
A tasty breakfast at any of these restaurants will have you flying out of bed, and we’re already dreaming about our next trip back. After you’ve finished your meal, stop by Lafayette Cadillac for unbeatable deals on vehicles, parts, services, and more!
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