The French Press - Lafayette, LA

We went to a wedding this weekend in Lafayette, LA and were looking for a great breakfast spot to hit on the way out of town. A spot-on recommendation from our friend Drew Zeigler landed us at The French Press in downtown Lafayette (214 E Vermilion St, Lafayette, LA / 337-233-9449). Here's what he had to say:

Sunday morning brunch/breakfast in Lafayette right now is all about The French Press. It's not a pastry place, but it's the best Sunday morning meal you'll get. The Chef moved here last year from NOLA and was the sous chef at Stella previously. They have a FB page with the breakfast menu. It's affordable and unbeatable. And, you can guess from the name, they have very good coffee, esp if you ask for the french press. Oh, and if you go to the French Press, you must beat the church crowd. I usually try to arrive by 10 am. They also have live jazz or local music on Sunday mornings.  If you're feeling very Cajun at the FP, try the Cajun Benedict. It has gumbo and boudin in it. It's crazy, but GOOD!

Drew nailed it! We beat the church crowd and ordered the French Press coffee, Cajun Benedict, and the Carolina Breakfast - split the two entrees. I think this was my first time having gumbo for breakfast, and I must say that it's got me wondering about poached eggs in gumbo??   

French Press Coffee

Cajun Benedict: French bread topped with a layer of boudin,

poached eggs, and topped with a healthy serving of gumbo!   

Carolina Breakfast: BBQ pulled pork and biscuit sliders,

chipotle-cheddar cheese grits, and a poached egg

mint press in the John