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    Ema's Cafe

    3.9 (57 reviews)
    Closed • 7:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Intimate
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Delicious French Toast - thick French bread almost like a custard!
    Susan J.

    A little worried as we were the only people here (but it was 10:30 on a Monday morning)....but the quick service and delicious food were perfect! My French toast could not have been better! A thick and custard-y center with fat slices of French bread cooked perfectly! His biscuits and gravy were also great, thick sausage patties atop a split biscuit covered in gravy with side of thick cut potatoes. Make this your stop for breakfast; we are so glad we came here!!

    Cajun Benedict soo good
    Steven M.

    Beignets were perfect. The cajun Benedict was amazing! Great atmosphere and service! I definitely recommend.

    Crab Cake Benedict
    Macs R W.

    First morning in Lafayette, looking for an authentic Cajun brunch. Ema's was magnificent. Bright and attractive decor, intimate seating. (Turns out Ema's and Bailey's are the same place, Bailey's being the dinner side.) We split the seafood Benedict dishes, crab and crawfish, with grits. Delicious, prepared just the way we asked. Service was attentive, and we enjoyed the little fresh fruit amuse bouche. For the value, the tab was surprisingly economical. A wonderful start to our exploration of the town.

    Angie T.

    If I had to chose one of my best restaurant finds this year it would be Ema's Cafe, hands down. Let's talk about the atmosphere first. It's so bright and cheerful in here thanks to the big windows and colorful decor. It feels upscale but it's casual. I had the seafood omelette with a biscuit and a side of bacon. I highly recommend this dish! The omelette was cooked perfectly and was full of shrimp, crawfish and crab meat. Absolutely delicious. The biscuit did a nice job of soaking up all the leftover gravy and the bacon was awesome-cooked nice and crisp with none of undercooked fat that I dislike. My next visit I had to take it to go but that didn't affect the quality of the meal whatsoever. I tried the Cajun Benedict which comes on your choice of an English muffin or their biscuit. I had the English muffin and while it was delicious I'd definitely go with the biscuit next time. It was seasoned perfectly and I didn't add a thing to it. Go give Ema's a try! And don't forget their sister restaurant Bailey's next door for Sunday brunch!

    Cheese grits.
    Tara P.

    The milk gravy or ( white gravy ) at Breakfast was the best I have ever had. Eggs were over cooked for what was ordered and the cheese grits less than mediocre. I guess when ordering cheese grits, my expectations are high when thinking cheese would be incorporated into the grits not sprinkled shredded cheese. Considering there were many, Best Chef metals on the wall, unfortunately that sets expectations pretty high. I am Not a chef, but when I think of cheese grits I think of incorporating heavy whipping cream and cheese into the grits to make a rich and creamy grit dish. Chicken fried steak was also great.

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    Food was excellent and service great. Really nice for quick breakfast with outstanding food. Highly recommend if in the area

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    8 months ago

    Love this place one of my favorite places around. Breakfast is great and so are the other options.

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    8 months ago

    Food was amazing!!! Ema's and Bailey's never disappoints. Fresh food and prepared beautifully. Delicious!!!

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    The beinets are very good. My friend got French toast, and it looked very good. Door dashed it so I don't know about the service

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    Amazing food. Great service. The only issue here is choosing between breakfast and lunch because everything is good.

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    Unfortunately, we were unable to eat here. Despite the website saying they were open, we arrived and they were closed. Very frustrating.

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    Service was by no means fast. Food was meh. Served room temperature. Food not worth the price.

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    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.

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    The last time I ordered the red beans and rice to go it was huge! I ate it for 3 meals but this…read moretime there was only 2 small slices of sausage and less beans & rice so I'm not sure if I got shorted or if I was just lucky the last time! The taste was still good! I ordered the seafood pasta too but wasn't fond of the fishy smell and taste. The sauce was thin and runny as well. The little French bread that comes with the meal is delicious and I'm not a bread eater! The packaging and service is very safe and clean! Yes, I recommend this place! Cheers!

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