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David Billeaud’s plate-lunch institution is celebrated by Southern Foodways Alliance for gravies, smothereds, and a zydeco spirit. Go early for étouffée omelets, then stay for fried chicken or rice-and-gravy plate lunches that feed the soul.
Homey cafe serving breakfast classics & Cajun-Creole dishes
1900 W Pinhook Rd, Lafayette, LA 70508 Get directions
$10–20
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