Lafayette is blessed with a great diner breakfast scene. Sunrise Diner is downtown Lafayette's longtime player in this game. Located at the corner of 5th and Columbia Streets, it's a convenient place for a post-Farmers-Market meal. My girlfriend and I did just that a few weeks ago. We were too late for the … Continue Reading
The Country Cafe
Greater Lafayette is blessed with an abundance of local places to get a good diner breakfast. But my go-to spots are closed on Mondays, so … Continue Reading
Escape Velocity Brewing
I was on the way to go grocery shopping recently when I realized that I hadn't had lunch yet. Shopping on an empty stomach is bad, I'm told, … Continue Reading
Digby’s Pub and Patio
Last month, I found myself working from a space downtown and I didn't have any lunch with me. Since it was a beautiful day, I wanted to find somewhere with outdoor seating, so I ended up at Digby's Pub and Patio. … Continue Reading
El Maguey
Many restaurants in the area are closed (at least for lunch) on Mondays. When my friend and I decided to get lunch on Monday, El Maguey was the third place we tried. But I was happy we did. The decor is your … Continue Reading
Dusk Till Dawn Fried Chicken & Seafood
The first thing to be aware of at Dusk Till Dawn is that the name does not accurately reflect the hours. My first visit, I showed up at 11:30 AM for lunch only to discover that it opens at noon. And it turns out … Continue Reading
The Downtowner Restaurant
Market Square is hardly downtown. But that's where The Downtowner Restaurant has you fooled. When it opened in 1951, it resided on the 500 block of Main Street. It moved to Market Square in 1996, so in 2041 you can … Continue Reading
Mukutan Ninja Charcoal Grill & Izakaya – CLOSED
In the mood for Chinese? Japanese? Burgers? If you answered "all three", you're in luck. Mukutan Ninja Charcoal Grill & Izakaya blends these into one culinary experience. I stopped by for lunch with a friend … Continue Reading
Joe’s Pancake House
I've driven by Joe's Pancake House countless times without really taking much notice of it. I mean, with a name that nondescript, it doesn't really jump out at you. But each time I went by, something whispered to … Continue Reading
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