5 Underrated Cafes in Downtown, Lafayette LA Worth Trying
Updated 11 October 2026 · 11 cafes in Downtown, Lafayette LA considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This list gathers five cafes, bakeries and coffee shops in Downtown Lafayette that hold a Google rating of 4.4 or higher but have fewer than 400 reviews, so they are easier to overlook than busier spots. Eleven qualifying businesses were considered. The order reflects Google ratings weighted by review count. Each entry lists its address, hours, listed accessibility features and what reviewers mention, so visitors and locals looking for something new can choose on their own terms.
#1
Bonne Vie Macarons
★ 4.9 (109 Google reviews)Bakery and Cake Shop
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Bonne Vie Macarons is a bakery and cake shop on St Landry Street with a Google rating of 4.9 from 109 reviews. It is open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 10 am to 5 pm, on Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm, and closed on Monday and Sunday. Reviewers mention a romance bookstore added alongside the bakery, sweet treats, and a bright, cute space with merchandise to browse. Google lists wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating and toilet.
Best for: Sweets and a bookstore browse
- Address
- 105 St Landry St, Lafayette, LA 70506, United States
- Hours
- Fri 10 am–5 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 10 am–4 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 10 am–5 pm; Tue 10 am–5 pm; Wed 10 am–5 pm
#2
Five Mile Eatery
★ 4.8 (369 Google reviews)Restaurant
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Five Mile Eatery on Heymann Boulevard is a restaurant rated 4.8 on Google from 369 reviews. It is open Monday through Saturday from 7 am to 3 pm and closed on Sunday. Reviewers mention a wild mushroom toast, a banh mi sandwich, a breakfast sandwich, a waffle, Americano coffee and herbal tea. Several say the food is locally sourced and that seasonings are sold in the shop. The restaurant is listed as wheelchair accessible.
Best for: Morning meals and locally sourced dishes
- Address
- 317 Heymann Blvd, Lafayette, LA 70503, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7 am–3 pm; Mon 7 am–3 pm; Sat 7 am–3 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 7 am–3 pm; Tue 7 am–3 pm; Wed 7 am–3 pm
#3
Brown Skillet Downtown
★ 4.8 (363 Google reviews)Restaurant$10–20 per person
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Brown Skillet Downtown is a restaurant on South Pierce Street rated 4.8 on Google from 363 reviews, with a listed price range of $10 to $20. It is open Monday through Friday from 7 am to 3 pm and closed on weekends. Reviewers mention a hashbrown casserole with a Cajun bite, well-made breakfast sandwiches, fried fish and shrimp, and clean, quiet dining rooms. Reviewers with young children mention high chairs. Google lists outdoor seating and live music among its features.
Best for: Southern breakfast and lunch with family
- Address
- 519 S Pierce St, Lafayette, LA 70501, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7 am–3 pm; Mon 7 am–3 pm; Sat Closed; Sun Closed; Thu 7 am–3 pm; Tue 7 am–3 pm; Wed 7 am–3 pm
#4
Black Cat Coffee House
★ 4.8 (167 Google reviews)Coffee shop$1–10 per person
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Black Cat Coffee House is a coffee shop on Moss Street rated 4.8 on Google from 167 reviews, with a listed price range of $1 to $10. It opens at 6 am on weekdays and at 7 am on Saturday, and it is closed on Sunday. Reviewers mention strong coffee, a honey oat latte, a Mexican chocolate latte and seasonal drinks with flavors they can adjust. Google lists a drive-through, outdoor seating, Wi-Fi and a space good for working on a laptop, and the business identifies as women-owned.
Best for: Lattes, seasonal drinks and laptop work
- 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
#5
Ton's Downtown Lafayette
★ 4.8 (131 Google reviews)Restaurant$10–20 per person
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Ton's Downtown Lafayette is a restaurant on Jefferson Street rated 4.8 on Google from 131 reviews, with a listed price range of $10 to $20. It is open daily, from 7 am to 2 pm on most days and from 8 am to 2 pm on Sunday. Reviewers mention gumbo served at breakfast, beignets, a vegan burrito, pancakes and fresh juice. Google lists comfort food, healthy options, a braille menu, beer and cocktails, along with delivery and takeaway.
Best for: Breakfast, gumbo and fresh juice
- Address
- 500 Jefferson St Ste c, Lafayette, LA 70501, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7 am–2 pm; Mon 7 am–2 pm; Sat 7 am–2 pm; Sun 8 am–2 pm; Thu 7 am–2 pm; Tue 7 am–2 pm; Wed 7 am–2 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 11 cafes in Downtown, Lafayette LA with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then rated 4.4 or higher on Google but with fewer than 400 reviews. 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?
Bonne Vie Macarons ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.9 from 109 reviews. Five Mile Eatery is second at 4.8 from 369 reviews.
Which cafes in Downtown, Lafayette LA are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Black Cat Coffee House, at 6 pm.
How much does it cost at these cafes?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Brown Skillet Downtown $10–20; Black Cat Coffee House $1–10; Ton's Downtown Lafayette $10–20. The others do not list a price range.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Brown Skillet Downtown, Black Cat Coffee House and Ton's Downtown Lafayette.
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