There’s nothing like a classic diner meal to satisfy your cravings. Often crowded, there’s something about sitting at the counter and enjoying a freshly-made breakfast or lunch that just hits the spot. There’s one little cafe over in Lafayette that’s been serving some of the best diner food in the state for quite the while, and that’s Dwyer’s Cafe. Next time you’re in the area, be sure to pay them a visit. Let’s take a closer look at one of the best little diners in Louisiana, shall we?

Dwyer’s Cafe is a charming little diner located in the heart of downtown Lafayette.

Alex Tatum/Google The cafe began as Stinson’s Cafe in the Garden Hotel in 1927. Stanley Dwyer went to work for them in 1942, working his way up the culinary ladder until becoming the head cook and running the kitchen for several years. In 1965, he purchased the cafe from the Stinson’s and renamed it Dwyer’s Cafe. The rest, as they say, is history.

The family-owned and operated diner is always a popular spot to sit back and enjoy a hearty breakfast or lunch.

Narelle Magliore/Google It’s one of those places that locals frequent often, so you’ll never know who you’ll run into when you step inside.

Dwyer’s has one of the best breakfasts in Lafayette.

Richard B./Trip Advisor And it’s worth waking up early for.

Breakfast is served every day from 6 a.m. until 11 a.m.

Bart Pousson/Google And the options are endless.

The menu includes all your favorite breakfast dishes, including breakfast sandwiches, pancakes, waffles, and fluffy omelettes.

Susan Austin/Google There are several specialty omelettes on the menu, but feel free to build your own with the endless fill-in options.

For lunch, there’s always something special.

Dwyer’s Cafe/Facebook The hot plate lunches are huge, so be sure to come hungry.

Dwyer’s is always cooking up something different, so you’ll want to come back again and again to try everything.

Herb Roe/Google The lunch specials are a wonderful blend of Cajun, Creole and Southern classics including roast pork, smothered chicken, shrimp fettuccine, and BBQ brisket, among many others.

For more information, check out the Dwyer’s Cafe Facebook page.

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The cafe began as Stinson’s Cafe in the Garden Hotel in 1927. Stanley Dwyer went to work for them in 1942, working his way up the culinary ladder until becoming the head cook and running the kitchen for several years. In 1965, he purchased the cafe from the Stinson’s and renamed it Dwyer’s Cafe. The rest, as they say, is history.

Narelle Magliore/Google

It’s one of those places that locals frequent often, so you’ll never know who you’ll run into when you step inside.

Richard B./Trip Advisor

And it’s worth waking up early for.

Bart Pousson/Google

And the options are endless.

Susan Austin/Google

There are several specialty omelettes on the menu, but feel free to build your own with the endless fill-in options.

Dwyer’s Cafe/Facebook

The hot plate lunches are huge, so be sure to come hungry.

Herb Roe/Google

The lunch specials are a wonderful blend of Cajun, Creole and Southern classics including roast pork, smothered chicken, shrimp fettuccine, and BBQ brisket, among many others.

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Address: 323 Jefferson St, Lafayette, LA 70501, USA