This establishment is a gem hiding in plain sight. We were greeted with enthusiasm and professionalism.
Once seated the menu arrived and the choices were impossible. The breakfast menu is a definite reason for our second return.
The appetizer was the zydeco shrimp and it was spot on! I went for items that would easily tell me about the quality.
I chose the Eggs and Crabs Benedict, another item that would be a telltale about quality and pricing. It was fresh and flavorful. Hollandaise sauce was light and perfect.
A basic shrimp poboy was the other selected item. That was a wonderful surprise in quality, presentation and size. Another test for quality, if you can’t make a great poboy, in general it’s speaks about the rest of the menu. We were overwhelmingly surprised at the fantastic menu, awesome service and pricing. Note: breakfast is served from open to close 6:30 am - 2:00 pm.
I recommend that you give this place a try. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
These folks do breakfast right! The food is excellent and they don’t kill you on price or quantity of foods. Their breakfast potatoes are the best I’ve ever had.
First time here. Glad we came (lunch group). Had the special, Hamburger Steak. Comes with corn bisque, green beans, and new potatoes. My only critique, tad salty. Server was great and food came out quick. Will be back.
Excellent burgers, not much more to say. Will be going back to try more off the breakfast side of the meau.
We were in Lafayette visiting family. We generally eat breakfast out. We searched Google and found this quaint little place. Everything was great food service atmosphere. Highly recommended.
Ema’s breakfast menu is excellent! Kind-hearted servers and a cozy dinning area make for a delicious breakfast. The beignets are melt in your mouth good. I highly recommend stopping in for them.
The restaurant is small but the flavor is big. Menu consists of a mix of pasta and seafood dishes with salads and burger options as well. Their paper menus has a lunch side and a breakfast side so plenty of options. Never had a bad meal there. A good place to bring friends for a lunch somewhere less crowded and busy.
Beignets are the best around in my opinion. Everything we had was fantastic. Especially recommend the Crab cake Bennie and the Cajun Bennie!
One of my favorites in Lafayette! Quite, full of beautiful art! A unique atmosphere! White table clothes, excellent service, 5* service!! Perfect for brunch and meeting friends.
On Monday, I ate here for the first time. I had the Cajun Benedict, and it blew my mind! Best breakfast I've ever eaten. I've lived in and around Lafayette all my life, and never put all these things together for one meal. I was missing out. My life has been changed-I never knew breakfast could be this awesome! I'll never not take the opportunity to come here when looking for breakfast in Lafayette again. I ate the same for lunch today and still not disappointed. It's definitely worth your time and money!
For quality, simple, good, & wholesome food at a reasonable price Ema rocks! Tasty and timely with a welcoming atmosphere that is a hiding gem. You won't go wrong in giving it a try.👌
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I've only ever had breakfast here, service is always good, food is ready fast. They have always accommodated our large company group and served us all very quickly.
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