From longstanding downtown establishments to new eateries working to open, restaurants see big numbers behind lunch crowds.

USA TODAY released its list of the best restaurants of 2025, but no Lafayette spots made the cut. Here's what should have.

With Lafayette as its hub, Cajun country sprawls through several South Louisiana parishes and includes ... natural version of ...

lunch of Creole-style rice and gravy and all the fixings, expect to rub shoulders with fans from across the country. This inconspicuous cafe near the University of Louisiana at Lafayette is a ...