If I lived in Lafayette this is where you'd find me most mornings for breakfast, we absolutely…read moreloved everything about this place starting with it's beautiful location, the welcoming staff and definitely the food. This cafe is simple but sooooo nostalgic, from the years of untouched decor to the down home vibes, this what Louisiana culture is all about, I love that there are so many folks that frequent this cafe that still speak the cajun french I grew up with and the food is off the chart and there's no doubt the kitchen loves dishing out traditional cajun cuisine, after all these years this place still has the magic. As soon as our server sat the bowl of grits on the table I knew we were in for something special, there's an art to preparing and serving them that so many places just can replicate - the omelette was amazing I was so torn on what to order because I wanted some of everything. Our server Laice was amazing although this was the first time we met she treated us like neighbors now that's definitely Louisiana hospitality. You'd be hard pressed to beat the atmosphere, the food or the exceptional customer service it just goes to show there still some authenticity if you know where to go - this will definitely be my go to breakfast place when in the area...

Very friendly service at Dwyers Cafe, local home cooking, and ideal for breakfast with pet…read morefriendly dining on Rue Garfield and Jefferson. They even treated our doggo to water and bacon. Charming ambiance and street side feel, great for the morning after or a fresh start to your day.

I've said it before and I'll keep saying it, Jessica is THE BEST!!! I LOVE when I have her as my…read morewaitress ! I took my friends out last night to Sundays and they got to experience the awesomeness that is Jessica. She's cool, stays on top of things, always tries to accommodate her customers, and tries to ensure everyone is enjoying themselves. She's truly the best. Side note, BEST FRIED PICKLES EVER!!! Everyone at the table couldn't stop eating them! And everyone today (24hrs later) has not been able to stop talking about them so it looks like we'll be back soon

The Saturday vibe from Jefferson Street is high...and good. But the loooong time between serving…read moreour two-party group our two orders is not acceptable. But the beignets (almost) made up for it! Will we come back...probably not on Saturday.

Coffee and their sweet potato biscuits are awesome. I love love love there "which Came first"…read moreScottish eggs. I always order two with the honey mustard sauce. I can never finish both but it makes for a great snack later on. The people here are soooo nice and I love just sitting and enjoying my coffee here.

I had some time to spare waiting for my dog to get groomed. I stopped in for a coffee and quick…read morebite. I ordered the sweet potato biscuit and an iced caramel latte. It was very good. I love sweet potatoes and anytime there is a sweet potato biscuit, I have to get it! The coffee was a little more milk than I usually like which takes away from the espresso flavor. Overall a good experience. The staff was friendly and the place was clean.

Very nice quiet low lit ambience. Service was excellent…read more Bruchetta appetizer was very good. We had veal picatta, salmon and a steak. Entrees were good. Will definatley go back again. Menu has nice variety and will definately try some differnt selections!

The food, drinks, service and ambiance are all terrific. One of the best things is that even when…read morebusy it is not loud and you can have a nice quiet conversation. Definitely a recommendation.

if I could give this place 10 stars I would this food is fantastic and tastes like my Cajun son…read morein-law cooked it himself wooooo weeeee that's good 10 stars

I came here for dinner a few months ago. The is one of those quintessential Cajun restaurants that…read moreyou have to try. Everything here is good home cooking, comfort food, smothered in love and butter. I ordered the gumbo and fried chicken. Check out my pic with that dark, chocolate roux! There aint no better roux that a dark chocolate roux. This gumbo was so good and the seafood melted in my mouth. With the entree, you get so much food and rich food! Stuffed bell pepper, crawfish etouffee, fried shrimp, crab au gratin. And I am pretty sure the tartar sauce was made in house. The restaurant is a decent size. Mostly families come here to dine. There is plenty of parking and quick service. No reservations needed, but this place foes get packed. Everything was so good! You got to try it!

Same great breakfast as in New Orleans locations! Service was good. We were pleasantly surprised…read moreto find Ruby Slipper in Lafayette.

From the time of my last review of your Lafayette, LA location - this location is a dumpster-fire…read more Seems as though there is new management, new servers, new everything. Must be new cooks as well because the food was terrible. I can deal with slow-service and absent managerial presence - but - what I cannot let slide is bad food. IT'S BREAKFAST/BRUNCH, PEOPLE!!! We are talking about omelets and pancakes for crying out loud - actually - I know this is a waste of keystrokes because these things definitely fall on deaf ears [unless a restaurant is trying to increase their Yelp average score]. You folks won't be open much longer unless you make some serious changes. That's a FACT.

Came in today for some breakfast. We were quickly greeted and seated and the host was really…read morefriendly. I am knockig a star because it took very long to be waited on. We ordered waters very quickly, but when it came to food ordering it took quite a while to the point we had to ask for someone to get our waitress. Overall the food was solid, but nothing to write home about.(I'm from breaux bridge by the way, but live in Houston) I ordered the grits and grillade, my fiancee ordered the boudin burrito, and my dad ordered the grits bowl with eggs and bacon. Dad said the grits bowl was solid. He goes there often by the way. Fiancee said that the burrito was just ok. I did taste the burrito and it left some to be desired. When I think about boudin, there's a kick to it. Really, when I think about home in south Louisiana there's a particular burst of flavor that comes to mind. The grits and grillade was good. Again, could have more pop to the flavor of it. Great mixture though of the grits and roast. Overall, a cozy place to get a bite to eat. The food is solid and the place deserves 4 stars. Could kick up the flavor a notch, but I wouldnt say I walked away saying this wasnt worth it. Ps. The biscuit was very soft. Very good biscuit.

We stopped here for breakfast on our way out of town. Lucky for us this is less than 2 hours from…read morehome, because we WILL be back! The food was delicious, the service was outstanding and the restaurant was warm and inviting. It has an old fashioned feel which goes along well with the old fashioned menu. Old standards like biscuits and gravy, French toast and other breakfast icons along with new twists like croissant French toast! Definitely worth a visit.

I let the hubs pick the breakfast spot and he came up with this because I don't do a big breakfast…read more So I was a little skeptical when we first drove up but don't let that stop you. The people were sincere and friendly but just as important the food was spot on. The beignets were absolutely crispy yet pillowy soft delicious!! Would definitely go back.

I've been putting off this update for about 5 months, but it's time…read more I've come to Ema's around 200 times in the last 8 years and during The Covid years we even brought Christmas presents for all the servers. We've had many birthdays, baptism parties and even a funeral gathering here. That said, this was our go to place for a good 5 years, but with the management change (Jeremy is apparently gone as are nearly all the staff that was there for years) and us never seeing Ema, things went downhill. The last few visits had issues and when the last issue happened I ask to speak to the manager. To my surprise, and despite only a few tables of people the manager was "not able" to talk to us. We waited and after about 10 minutes left to never return. I can't recommend this restaurant any longer but there are many new options and if you watch my Top 100 you'll find at least 4 or 5 other excellent restaurants for breakfast and lunch. Sorry Ema, but you've let this place go.

This is a really cute place in Lafayette that I had the pleasure of visiting during my work…read moretraining. Upon entry the staff was very friendly & order was quick even during the busy lunch hour. I ordered the half sandwich & soup (club Lola w/ chicken tortilla soup). The sandwich was toasted with crispy bacon. My soup warm a big serving that had a lot to enjoy later at home. I only the soup was a bit more flavorful with a few spices or even corn added to take it up a bit. The broth just tasted tomatoey (.. if that makes sense lol!) Clean inside dining & nice outside picnic tables to sit on. Also, in the same complex as shopping boutiques for a nice stroll. Overall, great experience that I want to come back & try more of their menu. **Note: they're only open M-F 10:30A-2P

I visited for lunch with one of my friends - nothing extraordinary, but also not terrible…read more I found their menu to be very expansive. The order-to-table experience was lackluster. The food was mid-level, but I was told it had changed recently. I'll also note that I visited on Ash Wednesday, and I could not eat meat. There were plenty of vegetarian and seafood options for me. The music was nice, not too loud or too quiet. The tables and overall dining room was neat and clean.

I'm from California. Wanted a local vibe. I sure found it! Great music and great people!read more

We stayed here in the balcony room in 2023 and had such a fun experience then we came back recently…read morein 2026 celebrating both spring break and my 60th birthday. This being a roadtrip this time around I took advantage of the full kitchen versus using my camp stove. With both fructose and lactose malabsorption it's very comforting to cook for myself. And having access to a full kitchen allowed me to make a rice and steak dinner and then in the morning make a cup of rice for the road, plus hard boil chicken and duck eggs I gathered the day prior. The duck eggs were fantastic! Just like in 2023, the Cajun jam night on Wednesday didn't disappoint. Such great music and wonderfully friendly people. One experience I was hoping to relive from 2023 was the ghost encounter in the balcony room; ghost sat on my feet! Unfortunately this go around in 2026, no ghost experience so just be aware there is a spirit, albeit a friendly spirit, inhabiting the Blue Moon. This isn't just a place to stay but a place to experience. We look forward to coming back.