Scratch Farm Kitchen

The Best Road Trip-Worthy Restaurants Outside New Orleans | Eater New Orleans

"Farm-to-table and Southern-style meat and three lunches usually don’t intersect. Which is exactly why Scratch Farm Kitchen in Lafayette deserves a visit. Inspired by memories of working on her grandfather’s farm, chef-owner Jamie Harson takes pride in showcasing locally grown produce in any way possible. She sources from Louisiana and Mississippi farmers, opting to make her own condiments, cure her own meats, pickle her own vegetables — anything she and her team can’t manage to craft in-house, they buy from local makers. Meat-forward dishes are accompanied by vegetable-rich and even vegan plates that ensure everyone feels welcome." - Sarah Bisacca

This Is the Ultimate Destination for Cajun and Creole Cuisine

"Just like the name sounds, this is the spot that works hard to support local farmers and growers, bringing the freshest ingredients to the plate. “I love their coffee and general la veillée vibe, which is a Louisiana French saying we have in Cajun Country for ‘evening porch visits,’ something historically that used to be super common for families and neighbors to do," says Broussard." - Anne Roderique-Jones

The Best Restaurants in Lafayette, Louisiana, aka Cajun Country | Eater New Orleans

"For a late-morning snack I visit Scratch Farm Kitchen, a farm-to-table cafe downtown where I often share a Pretty Plate (pick a protein like smoked tofu, eggs, or chicken and enjoy seasonal sides that might include limas, broccoli salad, grilled zucchini, or oyster mushrooms), or just sit with a Vietnamese coffee and a muffin and soak up the artsy vibes." - Beth D’Addono

A farmer-run kitchen focused on local produce and from-scratch cooking, now in a larger mid‑city space across from Moncus Park. Covered by The Advocate, it’s a bright stop for seasonal breakfast, lunch, and baked goods.