Highest-rated cheap eats in Lafayette by diners

Americans spend a lot of money on eating out—in 2024, that totaled $1.54 trillion, or nearly 59% of all food spending. So, it's only natural to want the best bang for your restaurant dollar.

Value has become a key component of what diners look for when they eat out, with more than 7 in 10 consumers eyeing menus for value meals. At the same time, many diners also look for something new and exciting, hoping to sample new flavors or food with ingredients that are too expensive to make at home.

Many ethnic cuisines also provide a lot of value because they aren't as expensive to produce. Many Mexican dishes fall into this category because tortillas are cheaper to produce than bread. Many Asian cuisines, including Chinese, Filipino, and Cambodian food, also rely on low-cost ingredients and simple food preparation techniques.

Food trucks and street food vendors also offer cheaper food, thanks to lower overhead costs. Their limited menus typically focus on one type of food, allowing them to simplify purchasing and pass the savings on in the form of lower prices.

Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated cheap eats restaurants within 10 kilometers of the Lafayette area using data from Yelp. Data is as of Aug. 8, 2025. Businesses were selected using Yelp's ranking system, which calculates an adjusted rating value that takes into account the number of ratings as well as the rating score itself. Only businesses with at least 20 reviews were considered, and a cost of "$" (out of 4) were considered. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with more than five locations nationally, based on the Yelp data, were not included.

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Daiquiris Supreme

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#28. Daiquiris Supreme

- Rating: 4.0/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4680 Johnston St. Lafayette, Louisiana
- Categories: Bars, American
- Read more on Yelp

Judice Inn

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#27. Judice Inn

- Rating: 4.0/5 (150 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3134 Johnston St. Lafayette, Louisiana
- Categories: Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

Louisiana Poboys - Johnston

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#26. Louisiana Poboys - Johnston

- Rating: 4.0/5 (32 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5445 Johnson St. Lafayette, Louisiana
- Categories: Sandwiches, Seafood, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

China One

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#25. China One

- Rating: 4.0/5 (70 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2668 Johnston St. Lafayette, Louisiana
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

The Coffee Depot

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#24. The Coffee Depot

- Rating: 4.1/5 (64 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 902 Saint Mary St. Scott, Louisiana
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cajun/Creole
- Read more on Yelp

Earl's Cajun Market

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#23. Earl's Cajun Market

- Rating: 4.2/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 510 Verot School Road Lafayette, Louisiana
- Categories: Delis
- Read more on Yelp

Vermilionville

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#22. Vermilionville

- Rating: 4.2/5 (65 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 300 Fisher Road Lafayette, Louisiana
- Categories: Museums, Cajun/Creole, Venues & Event Spaces
- Read more on Yelp

Acadian Superette

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#21. Acadian Superette

- Rating: 4.2/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 600 Lamar St. Lafayette, Louisiana
- Categories: Cajun/Creole
- Read more on Yelp

Ton's Drive In

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#20. Ton's Drive In

- Rating: 4.2/5 (35 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 101 West Main St. Broussard, Louisiana
- Categories: Sandwiches, Burgers, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

Charlie T's Specialty Meats

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#19. Charlie T's Specialty Meats

- Rating: 4.2/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 530 Berard St. Breaux Bridge, Louisiana
- Categories: Meat Shops, Cajun/Creole
- Read more on Yelp

Hub City Diner

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#18. Hub City Diner

- Rating: 4.2/5 (151 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1412 South College Road Lafayette, Louisiana
- Categories: American
- Read more on Yelp

Acadiana PoBoys & Cajun Cuisine

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#17. Acadiana PoBoys & Cajun Cuisine

- Rating: 4.3/5 (55 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2848 Verot School Road Lafayette, Louisiana
- Categories: Cajun/Creole, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

Hacienda Real Mexican Restaurant of Breaux Bridge

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#16. Hacienda Real Mexican Restaurant of Breaux Bridge

- Rating: 4.4/5 (51 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1811 Rees St. Ste B Breaux Bridge, Louisiana
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

La Papa Loca

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#15. La Papa Loca

- Rating: 4.4/5 (59 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3701 Cameron St. Lafayette, Louisiana
- Categories: Latin American, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Hawaii Grill

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#14. Hawaii Grill

- Rating: 4.4/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4510 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy Ste East Lafayette, Louisiana
- Categories: Hawaiian, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

Edie's Biscuits

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#13. Edie's Biscuits

- Rating: 4.4/5 (92 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1400 West Pinhook Road Lafayette, Louisiana
- Categories: Cajun/Creole, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

B J's Poorboy & Sandwich

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#12. B J's Poorboy & Sandwich

- Rating: 4.4/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 107 North Morgan Ave. Broussard, Louisiana
- Categories: Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Cajun Market Donut Company

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#11. Cajun Market Donut Company

- Rating: 4.4/5 (49 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1812 West Pinhook Road Lafayette, Louisiana
- Categories: Donuts, Cajun/Creole
- Read more on Yelp

Cedar Grocery

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#10. Cedar Grocery

- Rating: 4.5/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1115 Jefferson St. Lafayette, Louisiana
- Categories: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Delis
- Read more on Yelp

Black Café

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#9. Black Café

- Rating: 4.5/5 (83 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 518 South Pierce St. Ste 100 Lafayette, Louisiana
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

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Great Harvest Bread

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#8. Great Harvest Bread

- Rating: 4.5/5 (53 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 854A Kaliste Saloom Road Lafayette, Louisiana
- Categories: Bakeries, Sandwiches, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

Glenda's Creole Kitchen Restaurant

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#7. Glenda's Creole Kitchen Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (47 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3232 Main Hwy Ste 31 Breaux Bridge, Louisiana
- Categories: Cajun/Creole
- Read more on Yelp

Veronica's Cafe

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#6. Veronica's Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (35 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 302 Hector Connoly Road Carencro, Louisiana
- Categories: Cajun/Creole, Comfort Food, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

Creole Lunch House

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#5. Creole Lunch House

- Rating: 4.6/5 (67 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 713 12th St. Lafayette, Louisiana
- Categories: Cajun/Creole
- Read more on Yelp

Villager's Cafe

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#4. Villager's Cafe

- Rating: 4.7/5 (80 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 8400 Maurice Ave. Maurice, Louisiana
- Categories: Southern
- Read more on Yelp

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Patacon Latin Cuisine

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#3. Patacon Latin Cuisine

- Rating: 4.8/5 (97 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 308 Bertrand Drive Lafayette, Louisiana
- Categories: Venezuelan
- Read more on Yelp

Roly Poly

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#2. Roly Poly

- Rating: 4.8/5 (111 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1004 Coolidge Blvd. Lafayette, Louisiana
- Categories: Sandwiches, Salad, Soup
- Read more on Yelp

Gary's

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#1. Gary's

- Rating: 4.8/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 104 Lamar St. Lafayette, Louisiana
- Categories: Burgers, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jill Jaracz, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 388 metros.