5 Best Coffee Shops in Downtown, Lafayette LA
Updated 11 October 2026 · 6 cafes in Downtown, Lafayette LA considered · Ranked from Google ratings
These are the coffee shops in Downtown Lafayette, Louisiana, ranked by Google rating, weighted by how many people left a review. Six qualifying businesses were considered, and the list is meant for anyone who wants coffee, tea or a seasonal drink in the area. Each entry draws on Google's listed hours, price range and features, along with what reviewers mention about drinks, service and seating. Because hours and offerings change, confirm details directly with each cafe before you visit.
#1
Rêve Coffee Roasters
★ 4.7 (606 Google reviews)Coffee shop
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Rêve Coffee Roasters sits at 200-A Jefferson Street and has a 4.7 rating from 606 Google reviews, priced from $1 to $10. It is open daily, with weekday hours from 7 am to 7 or 8 pm, Saturday from 8 am to 8 pm and Sunday from 9 am to 6 pm. Reviewers describe a bright, tidy space and mention espresso, pour-overs and cold brew. A blueberry biscuit and the pastry case come up often. Staff are described as friendly, and one regular says the team knows their order.
Best for: Espresso, pour-overs and pastries
- Address
- 200-A Jefferson St, Lafayette, LA 70501, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7 am–8 pm; Mon 7 am–7 pm; Sat 8 am–8 pm; Sun 9 am–6 pm; Thu 7 am–7 pm; Tue 7 am–7 pm; Wed 7 am–7 pm
#2
Black Cafe
★ 4.7 (358 Google reviews)Coffee shop
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Black Cafe, at 518 South Pierce Street Suite 100, is a coffee shop with a 4.7 rating from 358 Google reviews. Google lists it open Monday through Friday from 6:30 am to 3 pm and closed on weekends. Its listed accessibility features include wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating and toilet. Reviewers praise the sweet potato fries and biscuit, the scotch eggs and the beignets. A chai latte with a lot of spice is also mentioned, along with a relaxed atmosphere.
Best for: Savory bites with an early coffee
- Address
- 518 S Pierce St #100, Lafayette, LA 70501, United States
- Hours
- Fri 6:30 am–3 pm; Mon 6:30 am–3 pm; Sat Closed; Sun Closed; Thu 6:30 am–3 pm; Tue 6:30 am–3 pm; Wed 6:30 am–3 pm
#3
Black Cat Coffee House
★ 4.8 (167 Google reviews)Coffee shop$1–10 per person
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Black Cat Coffee House on Moss Street has a 4.8 rating from 167 Google reviews and prices from $1 to $10. Its listed hours run from 6 am to 6 pm on weekdays and 7 am to 5 pm on Saturday, with Sunday closed. Listed features include a drive-through, outdoor seating, Wi-Fi and a space for working on a laptop. Reviewers mention good coffee, a unique flavor profile and seasonal drinks, and say drinks can be ordered half sweet. It is listed as women-owned.
Best for: Drive-through coffee and seasonal drinks
- Address
- 4016 Moss St, Lafayette, LA 70507, United States
- Hours
- Fri 6 am–6 pm; Mon 6 am–6 pm; Sat 7 am–5 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 6 am–6 pm; Tue 6 am–6 pm; Wed 6 am–6 pm
#4
CC's Coffee House
★ 4.5 (468 Google reviews)Coffee shop
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CC's Coffee House at 130 North College Road has a 4.5 rating from 468 Google reviews. It opens at 5 am from Monday through Saturday and at 7 am on Sunday, closing at 8 pm every day. Google lists wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating and toilet. Reviewers mention the Mochasippi with white chocolate, the signature coffees and the sandwiches, and say the coffee tastes consistent. Several describe fast, polite and welcoming service, especially in the morning.
Best for: Early morning coffee and sandwiches
- Address
- 130 N College Rd, Lafayette, LA 70506, United States
- Hours
- Fri 5 am–8 pm; Mon 5 am–8 pm; Sat 5 am–8 pm; Sun 7 am–8 pm; Thu 5 am–8 pm; Tue 5 am–8 pm; Wed 5 am–8 pm
#5
Rêve Coffee Lab River Ranch
★ 4.5 (448 Google reviews)Coffee shop$1–20 per person
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Rêve Coffee Lab River Ranch is at 1042 Camellia Boulevard, Suite 6, and has a 4.5 rating from 448 Google reviews with prices from $1 to $20. It is open every day, with most hours running from about 6:30 am to 7 or 8 pm. Listed features include indoor and outdoor seating, wine, cocktails, dessert and takeaway. Reviews are mixed: some praise the coffee and the variety of origins, while others describe greasy or overly spicy food and average service.
Best for: Coffee, wine and outdoor seating
- Address
- 1042 Camellia Blvd #6, Lafayette, LA 70508, United States
- Hours
- Fri 6:30 am–8 pm; Mon 6:30 am–7 pm; Sat 7 am–8 pm; Sun 8 am–7 pm; Thu 6:30 am–7 pm; Tue 6:30 am–7 pm; Wed 6:30 am–7 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 6 cafes in Downtown, Lafayette LA with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then Google category “Coffee shop”, ranked by weighted rating. A rating from thousands of reviews counts for more than the same rating from a handful, so a new place with a few perfect scores does not jump the queue. Ratings and hours are from public Google listings on 11 October 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- For an early start, Black Cat Coffee House opens at 6 am.
- Hours and prices come from Google listings and change, so check the listing before a long trip.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the highest-rated cafe on this list?
Rêve Coffee Roasters ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.7 from 606 reviews. Black Cafe is second at 4.7 from 358 reviews.
Which cafes in Downtown, Lafayette LA are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Rêve Coffee Roasters, at 8 pm.
How much does it cost at these cafes?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Black Cat Coffee House $1–10; Rêve Coffee Lab River Ranch $1–20. The others do not list a price range.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Black Cat Coffee House and Rêve Coffee Lab River Ranch.
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