Glad we found this business on Yelp. We stopped on our road trip passing through on I10 and glad we made the detour. Took about 10 mins off the highway. We had the shrimp poboy and fries- which we split between two people and were plenty full. They have Cajun seasoning, hot sauce and plenty of napkins on the tables. You can eat indoor or outdoor. Plenty of drink selections!! The place is clean and you can even watch the fryers through a window. We had a poboy in New Orleans a few weeks before and it was no comparison to the one we had at Old Tyme--filled with large shrimp and plenty of them. We would detour here again. It is not a grocery store anymore...but a darn good place to eat. Lots of college vibes for the local university as well. Nice bathrooms that have funny decorations for him and her. read more

First of all, you're going to step into a butcher shop. But once you order a po-boy of your choice - and there's lots to choose from - you will understand why it's one of the top spots to eat Lafayette! I ordered the shrimp and my husband ordered the ham po-boy (halves). I counted almost 30 popcorn shrimp in mine and there was at least four layers of ham on the ham one. The service was quick. Our order was delivered to our table which is in a small bar area a step up from where you order. We were in town just for one night or else we'd be back tomorrow night! read more

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I can honestly appreciate that there were salad options. I opted for the Italian salad. Honestly, the dressing was good but it was overall bland. The description mentioned olive mix, which I think it desperately needed, but they must have forgotten to put it on my salad. The meat seemed to be mostly ham with a little bit of Italian meats thrown in, and Swiss cheese doesn't have much flavor. Next time, I'll have to try a poboy and some fries. The ordering process was a bit chaotic as was the seating. Maybe we picked a bad day, I'm not sure. I know this place is an institution and was heavily recommended so I'm willing to try it again, maybe when it's less hot and crowded. read more

Coming from New Orleans, I know all about great sandwich places! This is a MUST STOP when in Lafayette! Food and service is excellent! Food so good, sometimes there is a major line to order (but it's worth it ;0) and they move FAST. Highly recommend ! read more

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Tip: Cash only Pro-tip: When multiple people recommend the shrimp poboy, get the shrimp poboy. We ordered a full shrimp poboy and a full weekly special, The Cuban. The shrimp poboy was a perfect bread-to-shrimp ratio; the shrimp were hot and crunchy contrasting with the fresh bread. The Cuban was good with big chunks of pork roast and a nice amount of sliced ham, pickles, and the fresh bread. Lucky for me, my dinner companion exchanged half of their shrimp poboy for half of my Cuban poboy. A very good selection is available. Enjoy! read more

Olde Tyme Grocery - Cross section of The Cuban poboy - Grocery Near Me - Lafayette, Louisiana

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This place was at the top of my list for years as one of the best places to get s poboy, "until". I dropped in and had the chance to see how they prepared poboy's, The workers were not wearing gloves. Grabbing tomatoes, lettuce, and handling seafood and meat bare handed. They even tore the middle of the bread out with bear hands. There were two people preparing sandwiches neither had gloves on. read more

I feel Lafayette is such a nice place with lovely folks. This was our first food stop during our visit. The ladies instantly were polite and really helpful while deciding what to order. We went ahead with the Old Tyme Special and the Shrimp. Personally I would love the Shrimp again. Great crispiness to them. Nothing was over powering. Great with the hot sauce on top. The Old Tyme Special is a no-go for me. It was honestly like slimmy to me. The fries have a great flavor to them. I'd recommend splitting them. read more

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Stopped in town for a volleyball tournament and toured the school campus. It was a half mile walk from the campus and we enjoyed the stroll through the tree lines streets to get there. It's an older establishment with a great outdoor space. They specialize in sandwich poboys. You order at the counter of an older smaller grocery and they bring your food to you whether you are sitting in their great outdoor space or in the restaurant seating. The boys on the volleyball team enjoyed the outdoor space and the life size chess board. Fun little establishment to visit on the weekend if you are in the area. They had a live band starting up as we were leaving. read more

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Best poor boys in Lafayette. Great choice of fillings and super friendly staff. Poor boys come in 2 sizes, large (12 inch) and small (6 inch). An order of fries will feed 2 people. This is a must stop when we are in Lafayette read more

Wow. Thats the best Meatball sandwich I have ever had and I've been to almost all 50 states. Service was fantastic and friendly. Speedy and fresh. Highly recommend this place to everyone. More dining room than I realized. Kept clean read more

Olde Tyme Grocery - Menu - Grocery Near Me - Lafayette, Louisiana

Amazing poboys in Lafayette!!!!! Olde Tyme Grocery is is near Louisiana University. Definitely up there with the best poboy I have ever had. The bread was so fresh, soft, and perfect for the poboy. I had fried shrimp and it was amazing. I highly recommend Olde Tyme Grocery. The poboy and home made fries were sooo delicious l. read more

great old time store feeling. order at the counter. Food and staff are great. Will definitely return when in Lafayette. read more

Olde Tyme Grocery - Whole Olde Tyme Special Poboy...roast beef, turkey, ham, swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, mayo, gravy...one word...DELICIOUS! - Grocery Near Me - Lafayette, Louisiana

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In Lafayette for a few days, came across this place on YELP and had lunch there today. Be prepared to stand in line, but it will be worth the wait. My wife had the shrimp, and I had pastrami. If you are visiting this area this is a must! read more

Olde Tyme Grocery - Grocery Near Me - Lafayette, Louisiana

Have been to OTG a few times over the years, most recently on 7/29/26 for lunch on drive to FL. Had the whole shrimp po-boy and chips between the two of us. Po-boy was great as always. Their bread is the difference - quite tasty and makes a mess with all the crumbs - which is perfect! Always worth the stop when passing through Lafayette. read more

The fried shrimp po'boy at Olde Tyme Grocery was a simple lunch that hit the spot. The shrimp were crispy, and the sandwich had plenty of lettuce, tomato, and pickles without making the bread soggy. We added a side of chips and shared a cold drink. The line moved along fairly quickly even with a crowd, and the whole place had a casual, no-frills feel. It was an easy meal and the kind of sandwich I'd order again. read more

The best Po'Boys ever. We drove an hour to have lunch here. Small location with some delicious food and friendly staff. Highly recommend the Shrimp PoBoy read more

Olde Tyme Grocery - Had to take a bite. Couldn't wait. It's that good!! - Grocery Near Me - Lafayette, Louisiana

My family stopped here on our way to New Orleans and heard that you had to get the shrimp po boy. Needless to say, it was delicious! Inside is a cozy grocery with seating in the back. You order at the counter and wait. Service was fast and the people were very nice. Shrimp alone was fried and breaded just right. Together with the other items in the po boy it was a good match. Parking is in front or in the lot across the street. read more

Olde Tyme Grocery - Grocery Near Me - Lafayette, Louisiana

Never changes in a good way! Very nostalgic and fun! Representing all the good in Lafayette and University of Louisiana!!!

SWAMP. FRIES. crispy fried potato wedges smothered in crawfish queso. I recommend eating it there while it's hot. Yum. The po'boys are also delicious, we had one pastrami and one oyster. Very good and the bread is fabulous. There's way more dining space inside and out than it looks. Worth the stop! read more

Olde Tyme Grocery - Swamp Fries - Grocery Near Me - Lafayette, Louisiana

I apologize in advance for not taking a photo. Last night was the absolute worst. My wife ordered the shrimp po-boy as usual, and I don't know if they ran out of shrimp or what but what she got was over cooked dried out tiny little excuses for shrimp. I decided to try the meatball po-boy, what a horrible mistake. The bread was inedible, it appeared that the po-boy had been made earlier and sat for quite awhile then reheated. Whatever sauce they use, not a tomato sauce that's for sure was just slopped all over. We've given this place more than enough chances because it was our go to for many years but last night we threw $20 down the drain. We've given are done. read more

Best poboy experience in Acadiana. All varieties are great. Worth the drive. Not RV friendly. Streets are tight and parking is difficult but food make it worth it. A local hang out not on the tourist map but worth the trip for 5 star ***** poboy sandwiches. read more

The food was great! Portions are huge! Original steak fries & fresh bread! The place is small so very busy but still a nice spot to grab a sandwich. The setting is chaotic & loud but I think it's suppose to be this way! We had guests from out of state so wanted them to experience this staple of Lafayette! Yes I recommend this place but I advise you to know your order ahead of time read more

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Really happy with our visit. The service was friendly and efficient, and the food was fresh and enjoyable. The atmosphere was relaxed, which made the whole dining experience even better. read more

Y'all, I just can't say enough positive things about Olde Tyme! This place has been a staple in my heart since I was little, and every time I go back it just continues to get better. The ambiance, the people, the food - it's all a 10/10. I also LOVE how they have seasonal specials to include any sort of specialty seafood or offering. Don't miss out - HAS to be on the list when you're in Lafayette. read more

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BJ's in Broussard today had an shrimp Etouffee. It was the worse I have had in my 20 years living in south Louisiana. No flavor at all only shrimp and rice. What a disappointment. I will not be returning anytime soon. My wife had fried shrimp that was so hard it was not eatable and over cooked. read more

These Po-boys are TOPS!!!! I have not lived in LA for many years, so when I visit I search for delicious po-boys. All the locals I spoke with recommended me to Olde Tyme Grocery. I loved it so much I ate there 2 days in a row, and would have been more had my trip been longer. TOPS! Friendly staff too! read more

Olde Tyme Grocery - Grocery Near Me - Lafayette, Louisiana

Oyster Poboy and Crab cake salad were outstanding The music was awesome and great vibe.

Went to Old Tyme Grocery on the first Friday of Lent for a Crawfish Po Boy. They only serve them on Fridays during Lent so we'd been warned about long lines and wait times but we got there around 11:30 and while there were 3 cars waiting to pick up call-in orders, the line wasn't bad at all. We split a whole Po Boy and it was good but the breaded Crawfish were small, reminding us of Clam Strips, so you tasted mostly breading and a little too greasy. I would definitely recommend for trying other Po Boys and other dishes. They are known as THE PLACE to get Po Boys in Lafayette. read more

We were on our way from lake Charles to New Orleans and we were looking for a lunch stop. I found this gem in Lafayette! Apparently they have been serving up Po boys for decades! And it shows. We got 3 full sized Po boys to share amongst 4 people and it was plenty. We got the shrimp, oyster and olde tyme special. I enjoyed the shrimp one the best by far. It was packed to the brim with friend shrimp. My second was the special as that one literally was overflowing with meat. We got them all fully dressed, best way. The sauces totally made the sandwich. When you walk in, it's deceptively large, they have a large dining room in the middle and an even larger courtyard. read more

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I finally got back to Lafayette to go to Old Tyme for an Old Tyme Special. The greatest Po Boy on earth I don't even get a picture of it - I literally devoured it. That's the post. The best Po Boy in the world. Not enough stars for this place. read more

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Fresh food and very Louisiana atmosphere. Such a great place to visit when in the area or visiting the college. I love sitting outside!

With only a few days in town, an Old Tyme Poboy was on our list! Only took a picture of mine because I was too excited to eat the shrimp poboy. Soooooo many shrimp amd fried perfectly and not a super heavy batter. Bread is so soft and is the perfect vessel for this babies. Another in our party got the Meatball sub- holy shit- it was HUGE but he didn't come up for air and said it was the bomb. Another got the roast beef and there was so much neat on it, he needed to take a break before finishing. It's a smallish place with seating now but it was an old grocery store. The ambiance is perfect for the location next to the university! It was the middle of the week and I counted 14 people working it was NUTS! All the orders and they were so nice. Do NOT miss this place!!! read more

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Enjoyed a yummy poboy lunch is one of our favorite spots in Lafayette, LA. Bread was nice soft and crusty, perfect for a poboy. Shrimp were hot. Those fries stay hot forever. read more

Olde Tyme Grocery - Shrimp poboy with cheddar - Grocery Near Me - Lafayette, Louisiana

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When you grow up surrounded by places like Phillips Grocery, Betty Davis Grocery, and Taylor Grocery (North Mississippi), it's in your DNA to like Olde Tyme Grocery. So, why resist the inevitable, right? WRONG. I don't like Olde Tyme Grocery. I love it! Hey, feed me delicious fried oysters (nom nom), and you can win my highest praise too. Lol. Food: 5 stars Service: 5 stars Ambiance: 5 stars read more

Olde Tyme Grocery - Fried Oyster Po' Boy - Grocery Near Me - Lafayette, Louisiana

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What a fun and tasty old school sandwich spot near campus. It really feels like you're taking part of a local tradition when you come through to eat here. It's a walk up order service that focuses almost entirely on Poboys. They offer some other items, but you can round out your meal with any selection of convenience store like snacks and drinks that are available for purchase. Poboy itself had bread that actually tasted like French bread and fresh cut vegetables to go with your choice of fried seafood or deli meats. Sometimes places like this are more experience that cuisine, but Old Tyme definitely has some sandwiches worth coming in for. read more

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Yes, a grocery store got 5 stars for food from me. No, I'm not crazy. Well, not for THIS reason anyway. We were in town for a wedding, and did a little Yelping for some grub. Old Tyme was just down the street, and the reviews, pics, and signs from God said we can't go wrong. We got a shrimp and oyster poorboy and a seafood platter to share for the two of us. It was a LOT of food, but being the soldiers we are, we pushed through are finished it all. The poorboy (aka poboy) is everything you want a Cajun sammich to be. The shrimp and oysters were fried golden, came in abundance, resting their wee heads on a fluffy bed of lettuce and tomato. The bread makes it though. Fried seafood on just any bread is a fried seafood sando. The same on a light and airy, yet toasted crunchy, Louisiana (note not French) baguette is how you get a poorboy. The seafood platter...man, i just drooled on my phone a little. It was clear the catfish, shrimp, and oysters were all childhood friends who got along great together. All of them lightly breaded, fried crispy, while still maintaining a moist and tender interior. That was especially true with the oysters. You took a bite...crunch...then got the buttery and briny hit of a fresh oyster. Dang it, I want to go back now! read more

Olde Tyme Grocery - It's not a "money shot"...just a pic of parcels of goodness and an indicator of good times to come. Just for you Jando! - Grocery Near Me - Lafayette, Louisiana

Shared half a catfish and half shrimp po boy with my husband and it was great for a weekday breakfast. I am glad we were there on a Friday because catfish is only available then. Would love to try to oyster but we were too full to order it too read more

Olde Tyme Grocery - Half catfish, half shrimp - Grocery Near Me - Lafayette, Louisiana

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Excellent food and service. Their French bread is fantastic. And they are very dog friendly. Really nice location with plenty of seating in and out. read more

Olde Tyme Grocery - Dog and Santa friendly - Grocery Near Me - Lafayette, Louisiana

Best shrimp poboy I've had in a very long time. Excellent! Didn't want my sandwich to end.

The best food ever the roast beef n gravy to die for. Been going here for years and never disappointed.