Diane Pledger Ryder recommends Dwyer's Cafe.
22 mins ·
I had cousins coming through, one from Texas, one from Hammond. I suggested Dwyers, good food and easy access from 1-10. They loved it!! Could not quit talking about how good the food and service was. Our waitress was either Pam or Sam...she was adorable.
The service is always great. The food is delicious. The atmosphere is comfortable . The outdoor patio is a great place to enjoy the sunshine.
A Lafayette tradition downtown. Good, solid place for breakfast. I especially like the biscuits. And a great lunch place, particularly the buffet line where you choose an entree and 2-3 sides. Plenty of food too.
Jan.20,2016 Today was the first time had lunch at Dwyer's Cafe. My grandson and myself each had a lunch and it was so much food. The prices are great. The service was good. Would go there again for SURE!!!!
I like dwyer's plate lunches the food is very tasty & they give you nice size portion though they're kind of on the expensive side its well worth the visit as well as it is your dollar
Matilda Dreads Moström
+5
This is the best diner in lafayette in my opinion. Good prices and the best sweet potato pancakes that I have ever had. The waiter was really nice too.
Breakfast was great and the price is right. It was clean and the staff was friendly. The kids loved it too. Coffee was nice and hot. Pancakes and omelet were great. Would definitely go back.
Hard to beat. Good diner food. Plate lunches are to much for me, unless I can take a nap. Mostly I drop by for breakfast, eggs (any style), grits, bacon, and an excellent biscuit. Calories? Just say, it is the only meal you should eat that day.
Great "little" downtown restaurtant. Very good plate lunches; good variety. Very generous servings. Will definitely continue to visit!!!
Cajun Home Cooking. It's a great little plate lunch place during lunch hours. They tend to go heavy on the garlic and the gravy is a little thicker than a normal cajun gravy. Excellent breakfast as well. Update: Best Cabbage Roll ever... so tender and succulent. It was very meaty not filled with rice; tomato sauce just rich with deep flavor; enough cabbage but not too much. Plus 3 sides all for $7.64 yeah it was good!
Don't come to Lafayette without eating here..... Best plate lunches......Ground Zero for what food portions should be at all restaurants....and a generation of friendly owners who know how to serve and please their customers....all Cajun locals come here for lunch....that should tell you enough.
This review is a bit biased considering I've been an employee here for quite sometime, but as an employee I have a great angle on what goes on here! This family owned business is great if you're looking for a lot of food for a great price. You will get great service, great food, and the portions are unbelievable! The food is made with minimum shortcuts and much effort to make it enjoyable for anyone looking for anything from seafood to burgers and incredible cajun plate lunches! You will not leave hungry from Dwyer's cafe! After 7. Long years here I still enjoy all of the combinations you can find on the plate lunch line!
The food was good. Waitress was nice. They did mess up our orders a bit. Not the waitress, the back, but they were busy. Just forgot a few extra we added like everyones bacon. It's a little weird that breakfast ends at 11. Then it's plate lunches for 20mins , and then they start lunch orders. Then biscuits are amazing 👏 😋 I do recommend. Taste homemade.
This place was great! We brought my mom there after going to the temple. Delicious food and fast service! Great comfort foods and enough variety for there to be something for everything. They also have delicious Cajun classics! Don’t miss this place!
Catherine A. Montgomery
+4
As a former resident of Lafayette who worked in downtown at the now defunct Daily Advertiser, I have a history eating at Dwyers, not to mention it has been there for little over 100 years. When I began eating at Dwyer's, it was just counter service - not the larger dining areas and outdoor seating that exists now. It was pleasure to return and enjoy a #2 breakfast with grits on sleepy Monday morning.
I enjoyed walking through the entire space before finding a seat, admiring the stained glass windows, ceiling fans, red brick walls, wood floors and of course, the wall of history, which took me back to a time before I discovered it.
This morning I chose to dine on patio, where I enjoyed people watching and friendly passersby of regulars as I waited for my breakfast. My server was very efficient and friendly, addressing me with various endearments that were welcome. I ate my breakfast slowly, savoring every bit of my grits, eggs, iced coffee and butter drenched biscuit. it was quite filling, and I was unable to finish it all but it was nice contrast to another breakfast restaurant down the street, serving bite sized plates for more money.
Yes indeed, I do enjoy enjoy tradition and a hearty meal at a landmark of Lafayette. My family has tradition of eating here, and I shared few meals with my brother, who was a regular; he recently died and was the purpose of my visit to Lafayette. I thought of our times there, and thought of how fitting it was to enjoy one more good meal at Dwyer's.
I look forward to returning here when I visit my sister later this year. And recommend it to anyone who wants good meal for fair price.
Fun old style diner, with cafeteria style plate lunches and also a full menu to order from !
Service was quick and attentive. Right in the middle of Downtown Lafayette. I got the fried chicken plate lunch, chicken was hot and fresh and the potato salad was delicious! My friend ordered off the menu.
I’ve heard their breakfast is really good, I want to go back to try that !
Consistently delicious. I order breakfast here about once a week and it's always cooked perfectly as-requested. The plate lunches can be too salty in my opinion but the portions are huge and usually last me at least two meals.
If you are looking for a true Southern food experience, this is the place. Not only did they have super friendly staff, the food is true Southern, with the plate lunches being the star choice for me. My friends ordered a burger, and they loved it. Try it, you'll walk out with a smile, I promise. 😄
Went here for the first time yesterday with my husband, we were absolutely thrilled with the delicious, hot breakfast. Our server, Ms. Beth, was so good to us. She was so good at her job and made sure we had the best experience.
We are definitely coming back!!
A good breakfast stop and a great lunch spot. The crab cake eggs benedict was poached perfectly. The staff are friendly and courteous. Dwyer's is a Lafayette institution located in the downtown area and great place to eat if you are stopping in town.
$7 cheeseburger was yuge and delicious! Very good meal! Cute cafe, and seems to have pretty regular diners, which speaks volumes
The food and service was amazing. I ordered fried catfish with fries. The items on the buffet was very unexpected. It was a taste of home, a deep south Sunday dinner. I really enjoyed my visit. Whenever I'm in Lafayette again, I will definitely eat lunch or dinner there. My compliments to the chef.
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