BMIE Market 70501
Lafayette Parish, Louisiana · ZCTA boundaries as of 2020
Profile
| Population (current estimate) | 26,465 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±1,612 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B01003_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
|---|---|
| Households | 10,795 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±615 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B11001_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Population, 2010 Census count | 31,358 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · POP10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Housing units | 12,884 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · HU10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Median household income | $33,365 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±4,325 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B19013_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median age | 36.9 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±2 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B01002_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median gross rent | $936 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±60 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B25064_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median home value | $116,900 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±11,440 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B25077_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Land area | 15.3 sq mi Census Gazetteer 2020 |
| Restaurants | 55 2023 · U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023 detail (NAICS2022) · by USPS ZIP 70501 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents | 19.5 DERIVED: 2010 restaurants (ZIP) ÷ 2010 Census population (ZCTA) · different years, stated as such |
| Restaurant growth, 5-year | -11.3% DERIVED: 2018 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 10-year | -12.7% DERIVED: 2013 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 20-year | -3.5% DERIVED: 2003 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, Longest on file | -6.8% DERIVED: 1994 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Projected restaurants, 2028 | 50 (range 43–57) FORECAST · linear trend v1 fitted to 2013–2023 (11 points, -1.2 per year, r² 0.60) · 80% range · confidence Medium · momentum, not a guarantee |
| Projected population, 5 years ahead | Needs more ACS years on file |
| BMIE Market Score | 37 / 100 MODELED · bmie_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Consumer Market Score | 53 / 100 MODELED · consumer_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 33 / 100 MODELED · restaurant_opportunity_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Market Momentum Score | 18 / 100 MODELED · market_momentum_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
Map
Boundary: U.S. Census Bureau cartographic file, 1:500k, 2020 vintage. Basemap © OpenStreetMap contributors.Trends
Historical lines are published counts. Dashed lines are derived: a least-squares trend through the last decade, extended as a FORECAST with its 80% range. Momentum, not a guarantee.
Restaurants by year, with trend and projection
ZIP Code Business Patterns, USPS ZIP 70501. Projection: linear trend v1, fitted 2013–2023, -1.2 restaurants per year, r² 0.60, confidence Medium.Growth index (first year on file = 100)
Each category relative to its own first published count. Full/limited split is unavailable under SIC (before 1998).Mix of the food-service market
Share of all food-service establishments. "Other" = snack bars, caterers, contractors, mobile.Population and restaurants per 10,000 residents
Population points: 2010 Census count and ACS 5-year estimates on file (more vintages load over time). Density uses the population point within two years of each restaurant count. Population projection appears once three or more ACS years are loaded.Restaurant growth vs. Louisiana and U.S. averages
Averages are the mean growth across all ZCTAs with the figure (state n = 362, U.S. n = 24,852). DERIVED from ZIP Code Business Patterns.Why these scores?
Each score is a weighted average of national percentile ranks (0 = lowest of all ZCTAs with that figure, 100 = highest). Weights are set in the model registry, not in code, and every score carries its model version.
BMIE Market Score: 37 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Market Score | 53.2 | 53 | 40% | +21.3 |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 32.6 | 33 | 35% | +11.4 |
| Market Momentum Score | 17.6 | 18 | 25% | +4.4 |
Consumer Market Score: 53 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS) | 26,465 | 86 | 40% | +34.5 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 33,365 | 3 | 40% | +1.3 |
| Households (ACS) | 10,795 | 87 | 20% | +17.4 |
Restaurant Opportunity Score: 33 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-year restaurant growth | -12.7 | 17 | 35% | +5.9 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents (lower = more room) | 20.8 | 35 | 25% | +8.8 |
| Population (ACS) | 26,465 | 86 | 20% | +17.3 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 33,365 | 3 | 20% | +0.6 |
Market Momentum Score: 18 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-year restaurant growth | -11.3 | 18 | 50% | +8.8 |
| 10-year restaurant growth | -12.7 | 17 | 30% | +5.0 |
| 20-year restaurant growth | -3.5 | 19 | 20% | +3.8 |
A high score is a statistical position among all U.S. ZCTAs, not a prediction that a restaurant will succeed.
Restaurants on file (217)
By cuisine
American 36 · Cajun, Creole, Southern 36 · Bakery 17 · Seafood 15 · Coffee 13 · Sandwiches 13 · Dessert 12 · Burgers 9 · Chicken / wings 9 · BBQ 8 · Mexican 8 · Pizza 7 · Latin American (other) 4 · African 3 · Asian 3 · Breakfast 3 · Southwestern / Tex-Mex 3 · Chinese 2 · Healthy / salads / bowls 2 · Ice cream / frozen desserts 2 · Japanese 2 · Juice / smoothies 2 · Sushi 2 · Caribbean 1 · Cuban 1 · Halal / kosher 1 · Indian 1 · Italian 1 · Spanish / tapas 1 · Steakhouse 1 · Tea / bubble tea 1 · Vegetarian 1
By type
Restaurant (service type not stated) 124 · Bar 45 · Quick service 31 · Bakery 19 · Casual dining 18 · Dessert 15 · Café 9 · Coffee shop 9 · Food truck 9 · Specialty food shop 7 · Juice, smoothie, tea 3 · Other 3 · Fast casual 2 · Brewery / taproom 1 · Catering 1 · Delivery-focused 1
| Name | Type | Cuisine | Address | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1231 Lounge | Casual dining · Bar | 1231 Carmel Dr | open | |
| A Cajun Crawfish House | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood · Chinese · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 215 SW Evangeline Thwy | open |
| Acadian Bar &Grill | Casual dining · Bar | Halal / kosher | open | |
| Acadian Superette | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ | 600 Lamar St | open |
| Acadiana Monitoring & Evaluation | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | American | 800 W Congress St | open |
| Agave Mexican Grill & Cantina Agave Mexican Grill and Cantina | Casual dining · Bar | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 200 E Vermilion St | open |
| Ain't Cha Mama's | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1000 Louisiana Ave | open | |
| Alexander's Speciality Meats | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 111 Hollywood Dr | open |
| Antique Alley’s Bistro & Lounge | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | 212 N Chestnut St | open | |
| Antlers Downtown | Bar | 555 Jefferson St | open | |
| Ashes 2 Ashes | Bar | 403 S Buchanan St | open | |
| Babineaux Creole Cajun Seasonings | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Cajun, Creole, Southern | 612 Saint Charles St | open |
| Back & Forth Hookah Lounge | Bar | 101 Jefferson Blvd | open | |
| Baking with the Celestine's | Bakery · Dessert | Dessert | 1007 W Willow St | open |
| Big Daddy's | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American · Burgers | 522 S Washington St | open |
| Black Cafe | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Coffee shop | Coffee | 518 S Pierce St | open |
| Blue Moon Saloon & Guest House | Bar | 215 E Convent St | open | |
| Boogäloo’s Seafood Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2208 NE Frontage Rd | open | |
| Borden's Ice Cream Shoppe | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Dessert | 1103 Jefferson St | open |
| Boudin Cook-Off | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Cajun, Creole, Southern | 201 E Vermilion St | open |
| Bouki's Baker | Bakery · Dessert | Bakery · Dessert | 319 N Sterling St | open |
| Brown Skillet Downtown | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Cajun, Creole, Southern · American | 519 S Pierce St | open |
| Burger Best | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 302 Carmel Dr | open |
| Burger King | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 312 Jefferson Blvd | open | |
| Burgersmith Holdings, Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 600 Jefferson St Ste 1500 | open | |
| Cafe 20.3 Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 413 Coolidge St | open | |
| Cafe Coachella | Café · Coffee shop | Coffee · African | 2700 Moss St | open |
| Cajun Spice | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Cajun, Creole, Southern | 535 Jefferson St | open |
| Carpe Diem Cafe & Wine Bar | Café · Coffee shop · Bar | Coffee | 812 Jefferson St | open |
| Cedar Grocery | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches | 1115 Jefferson St | open |
| Cena | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 406 Garfield St | open | |
| Central Pizza and Bar | Casual dining · Bar | Pizza | 423 Jefferson St | open |
| Century Restaurant & Pub | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 116 E Vermilion St | open | |
| Charlie Boys Louisiana Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood | 611 Johnston St | open |
| Checkers Checkers and Rally's | Quick service | Burgers · American | 113 W Willow St Lafayette, LA | open |
| Chez Francois Seafood | Specialty food shop | Seafood | 139 Tissington St | open |
| Chick-fil-A Chick-fil-A | Quick service | Chicken / wings · American | 3205 Louisiana Ave | open |
| Chicken Salad | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Fast casual | Chicken / wings · American · Southwestern / Tex-Mex · Healthy / salads / bowls | 600 Jefferson St | open |
| Chris' Po-boys | Other | Sandwiches | 1941 Moss St | open |
| Church's Chicken | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 212 SE Evangeline Thruway | open |
| Cinderella's Cake and Deli | Bakery · Quick service · Specialty food shop · Dessert | Bakery · Sandwiches · Dessert | 200 Madison St | open |
| Coffeewood Cottage | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Coffee | 410 POYDRAS St | open |
| Cracker Barrel Cracker Barrel Old Country Store | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American · Cajun, Creole, Southern | open | |
| Crawfish | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1400 NW Evangeline Thwy | open | |
| Creole Lunch House | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Cajun, Creole, Southern | 713 12th St | open |
| Cruisers Bar | Bar | 704 Carmel Dr | open | |
| Cupid's Daiquiri | Bar | 109 Louisiana Ave | open | |
| Cypress Smokers BBQ | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ · American | 1001 E Simcoe St | open |
| Daiquiri Depo | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Cajun, Creole, Southern | 241 Donlon Ave | open |
| Dat’s Louisiana | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 814 SW Evangeline Thwy | open | |
| domochi | Bakery · Dessert | Dessert · Bakery | 144 E Cypress St | open |
| Don's Seafood Don's Seafood & Steak | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 301 E Vermilion St | open |
| Doodie's Snack Shop | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Cajun, Creole, Southern · American | 116 Mathieu St | open |
| Drag Me To Brunch | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Breakfast | 422 Refinery St | open |
| Dwyer's Cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Cajun, Creole, Southern · American | 323 Jefferson St | open |
| El Potrillo Mexican Restaurant & Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 1934 Moss St | open |
| El Sido's | Bar | 1523 N St Antoine St | open | |
| Empanada Guy Lafayette | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Latin American (other) | 1500 General Mouton Ave | open |
| Evangeline Maid Bakery | Bakery | Bakery | 720 W Simcoe St | open |
| Fat Albert's Fried Chicken | Quick service | Chicken / wings · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 1322 Moss St | open |
| Flowers Baking Co. Flowers' discount Bakery Store | Bakery | Bakery | S Bienville St | open |
| Foodnet-the Greater Acadiana Food Bank | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 217 Surrey St | open | |
| Frankie's Daiquiri | Bar | 110 14th St | open | |
| Franky’s Crawfish Co | Restaurant (service type not stated) | open | ||
| French 75 Bar & Lounge | Bar | 114 McKinley St | open | |
| FRESH Food Truck | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Food truck | Seafood | 1000 Louisiana Ave | open |
| Gary's | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers · American | 104 Lamar St | open |
| Gee Gee's Blings | Bakery · Dessert | Dessert · Bakery | open | |
| Girouard Investments Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 214 E Vermilion St | open | |
| Golden hooks seafood & chickens | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 212 SW Evangeline Thwy | open | |
| Gravy Lafayette | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Catering · Bar | Cajun, Creole, Southern | 107 E Main St | open |
| Greedy's to Go, LLC | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Delivery-focused | American | 1013 NW Evangeline Thwy | open |
| Grown Folks | Bar | 1000 Louisiana Ave | open | |
| Guamas | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Cuban | 302 Jefferson St | open |
| Handy Stop Market & Cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Fast casual | Healthy / salads / bowls | 444 Jefferson St | open |
| Heavenly Taste 2 | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Cajun, Creole, Southern | 1043 Johnston St | open |
| Hide and Seek | Bar | 1216 NE Frontage Rd | open | |
| Hideaway on Lee | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | American | 407 Lee Ave | open |
| Hot Food Express | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 417 Jefferson St | open | |
| JB Snubs | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 1406 LA 728-8 | open |
| JB's Cruisin Cuisine | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Cajun, Creole, Southern | 2201 Moss St | open |
| Jefferson Street Library | Bar | 222 Jefferson St | open | |
| Jerk Xpress | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Caribbean | 1000 W Simcoe St | open |
| Jim Deggys Brick Oven Pizza & Brewery | Brewery / taproom · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 201 Jefferson St Ste A | open |
| Johnson's Boucaniere | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Cajun, Creole, Southern · American | 1111 St John St | open |
| Keller's Bakery | Bakery · Dessert | Bakery · Dessert | 1012 Jefferson St | open |
| Keller's Bakery of Youngsville | Bakery | Bakery | 627 Lafayette St | open |
| KFC | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 1231 SW Evangeline Thruway | open |
| Klassroom Xpress | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 419 W Willow St | open | |
| Kona-Ice of Acadiana Kona Ice | Dessert · Food truck | open | ||
| La Carreta | Mexican La Carreta | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex · Latin American (other) | 400 Jefferson St #7014 | open |
| La Hot Food | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood | 1414 Moss St | open |
| Lafayette Distributors Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 100 N Pierce St | open | |
| Langlinais Food Store and BBQ | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ | 816 W Congress St | open |
| Langlinais' Baking Company | Bakery | Bakery | 814 W Congress St | open |
| Legends Downtown Legends of Lafayette | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | 413 Jefferson St | open | |
| Legends South | Bar | American | 100 Johnston St | open |
| LePapillion Cajun SoulFood | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Cajun, Creole, Southern · American | 200 McKinley St | open |
| Lil Daddy's Bar-B-Q | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ | 1339 SE Evangeline Trwy | open |
| Little Caesars Pizza Little Caesars | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 111 W Willow St | open |
| Lj’S Soul Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | American | 1339 SE Evangeline Thruway | open |
| Lounge Gallery | Bar | 402 S Buchanan St | open | |
| Lou’s Soul Food & Spices | Restaurant (service type not stated) | African · American | 1301 E Simcoe St | open |
| Luna Bar & Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 533 Jefferson St | open | |
| Lush Daiquiris | Bar | 2520 Moss St | open | |
| Lydia D's Snowballs | Dessert | Cajun, Creole, Southern | 2700 A, Moss St | open |
| M&s Grocery | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches | 2720 Louisiana Ave | open |
| Mac's Boudin | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 200 Marne St | open |
| Magnolia Pantry | Café · Dessert · Bakery | Coffee · Dessert · Bakery | 219 E Vermilion St | open |
| Majestic Art and Ink Saloon | Bar | 520 Jefferson St | open | |
| Mame's Creole kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Cajun, Creole, Southern · American | 124 Staten St | open |
| Marley's Sports Bar | Bar | 407 Jefferson St | open | |
| McDonald's McDonald's | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 1430 NE Evangeline Thwy | open |
| McDonald's McDonald's | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 3201 Louisiana Ave | open |
| Mcmillans Pub | Bar | 2905 E Simcoe St | open | |
| Mctownlafayette | Quick service | Cajun, Creole, Southern | 1000 Saint Charles St | open |
| Meche's Donut King | Bakery · Dessert | Dessert · Bakery | 306 E Willow St | open |
| Mello Joy Coffee | Coffee shop | Coffee | 313 N Chestnut St | open |
| Mello Joy Coffee Caffee | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 625 Jefferson St | open | |
| Minami sushi bar | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · Asian | 533 Jefferson St | open |
| Molly & A' Nya | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Cajun, Creole, Southern | open | |
| Mooney'sDatFoodTruk | Food truck · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1001 Louisiana Ave | open | |
| Munchies Late Night | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) | American · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 500 Jefferson St | open |
| Munchies Lunchbox Express | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 200 Madison St | open | |
| Natalie's Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American · BBQ | 1200 E Simcoe St | open |
| NJOY Curry Masala | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Indian · American | 1020 Jefferson St | open |
| O Baked It | Bakery · Dessert · Café | Bakery · Dessert · Coffee | 419 W Willow St | open |
| On The Bayou | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Food truck | Cajun, Creole, Southern | 1314 Moss St | open |
| Pamplona Tapas Bar | Bar | Spanish / tapas | 631 Jefferson St | open |
| Percy Guidry's | Casual dining · Bar | BBQ | 204 Wilson St | open |
| Phillyana Cheesesteaks | Quick service | 427 Jefferson St | open | |
| Pizza Hut | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 1420 Ne Evangeline Thurway | open |
| Pizza Hut Express Pizza Hut | Quick service | 215 West Willow Street | open | |
| Pizza Hut Express | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 3225 Louisiana Ave | open |
| Pizza Joint Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 423 Jefferson St | open | |
| Pizza Place | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 110 Polk St | open |
| Pizza Village Pizza Village | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 1935 Moss St | open |
| Poor Boy's Riverside Inn | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood · Steakhouse | 1503 E Pinhook Rd | open |
| Pop's Poboys | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 740 Jefferson St | open |
| Popeyes Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen | Quick service | Chicken / wings · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 200 E Willow St | open |
| Prime | Bar | 533 Jefferson | open | |
| Reggie's Soulfood | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American · Cajun, Creole, Southern | open | |
| Rêve Coffee Roasters Rêve Coffee Lab, River Ranch | Coffee shop · Café | Coffee | 200-A Jefferson St | open |
| Rhum Room | Bar · Coffee shop | Coffee | 535 Garfield St | open |
| Sam’s Southern Eatery | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood | 1420 NE Evangeline Thwy | open |
| Santa Picanha | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 406 Garfield St | open | |
| Scratch Farm Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American · Vegetarian · Burgers | 406 Garfield St | open |
| Seafood Island Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood · Chinese | 1204 Moss St | open |
| Shane’s loaded Mac bar | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | American | 1043 Johnston St | open |
| Sharks Fish & Chicken Louisiana Lafayette | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood · Cajun, Creole, Southern · Chicken / wings | 312 Jefferson Blvd | open |
| She Bakes & More LLC | Bakery · Dessert | Bakery · Dessert | 202 Mercer Ln | open |
| Shic Treats | Bakery | Bakery | 314 Jefferson St | open |
| Shoney's | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 2208 NE Evangeline Thwy | open |
| Simcoe Seafood Mart | Other | Sandwiches · Seafood | 944 E Simcoe St | open |
| Simm Seafood | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood | 1008 E Simcoe St | open |
| sizzling monkey | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 116 E Vermilion St | open | |
| Snorin' Dog Bakery | Bakery | Bakery | 1617 Carmel Dr | open |
| Snow Seafood | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 603 E Pinhook Rd | open |
| Sojourn Tea & Goods | Juice, smoothie, tea · Café | Tea / bubble tea · Coffee | 118 W Vermilion St | open |
| Somewheres Else Bar and Grill | Casual dining · Bar | 1506 Surrey St | open | |
| Sonic Drive In Sonic Drive-In | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | American | 231 West Willow Street | open |
| sonic drive in | Quick service | Moss street | open | |
| Spoonbill Watering Hole & Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Cajun, Creole, Southern · American | 600 Jefferson St | open |
| Srk Enterprises Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 240 Donlon Ave | open | |
| Star Taco | Food truck · Quick service | Mexican | 602 SW Evangeline Thwy | open |
| Starbucks Starbucks | Coffee shop · Café · Bakery | Coffee · Bakery | 3105 Louisiana Ave | open |
| Steven's Fine Food and Seafood Market | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Seafood · Sandwiches | 208 S Pierce St | open |
| Straw Cove Baking Co. | Bakery | Bakery | 111 Monroe St | open |
| Subway | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 515 Jefferson Street | open |
| Subway | Other | Sandwiches | 240 Donlon Ave | open |
| Subway Subway | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 3211 Louisiana Avenue Suite 116 | open |
| Subway Enterprises LLC Subway | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Sandwiches | 1229 NW Evangeline Thwy | open |
| Sunday's Soda Fountain | Casual dining | Cajun, Creole, Southern · American | 431 Jefferson St | open |
| Sunshine Sno Shack | Juice, smoothie, tea · Food truck · Dessert | Juice / smoothies · Ice cream / frozen desserts | 511 St John St | open |
| Sunshine3-D Deli | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 330 S Pierce St | open | |
| T & J's Soul Food And Catering | Restaurant (service type not stated) | African · American | 1800 NE Evangeline Thwy | open |
| T-Bob's | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 302 S St Antoine St | open |
| Taco Bell | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 1224 NE Evangeline Trwy | open |
| Taco Bell Taco Bell | Quick service | Mexican | 3103 Louisiana Ave. | open |
| Taco Joint Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 427 Jefferson St | open | |
| Taco Sisters | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 407 Johnston St | open |
| Taqueria El Patron Express | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 2525 Moss St | open |
| Tasty Cream Donuts , Coffee , Smoothie & More | Bakery · Juice, smoothie, tea · Dessert · Coffee shop | Dessert · Juice / smoothies · Coffee | 415 Jefferson Blvd | open |
| Telly's Place | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 1941 Moss St | open |
| Ten4 Soul Cuisine | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1200 E Simcoe St | open | |
| The Bougie Bar - Lafayette | Bar | 426 Jefferson St | open | |
| The Bulldog | Casual dining · Bar | Cajun, Creole, Southern | 109 General Mouton Ave | open |
| The Cook House | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American · Asian | 1133 S Magnolia St | open |
| The Cool Zone Snowball & Snack Shack | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Food truck | 1000 Cameron St | open | |
| The Flats The Flats | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers · American | 427 Jefferson St | open |
| The Flavor Alchemist | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings · American | open | |
| The Flavor Plug | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Lafayette | open | |
| The French Press | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Breakfast | 214 E Vermilion St | open |
| The Greenroom | Bar · Casual dining | 229 Jefferson St | open | |
| The Liberation Station | Bar | 501 Stewart St | open | |
| The Mckinley st. Library | Bar | 104 McKinley St | open | |
| The Office Bar | Bar | 324 Jefferson St | open | |
| The Rock 'n Dough Pizza Company, Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 600 Jefferson St | open | |
| The Sidebar | Bar | 1043 Johnston St | open | |
| The Smokin Pitt | Food truck · Quick service | BBQ | open | |
| The Willow | Bar | 211 Hazel St | open | |
| The Wurst Biergarten | Bar | 537 Jefferson St | open | |
| Ton's Downtown | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee | 500 Jefferson St | open |
| Tsunami Sushi Lafayette Tsunami Sushi Shaw Center BR | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · Asian | 412 Jefferson St | open |
| Uncle Bob's Roundup | Food truck | American · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 144 E Cypress St | open |
| Veazy Kitchen Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 104 N General Marshall St | open | |
| Vestal Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Cajun, Creole, Southern · American | 555 Jefferson St | open |
| Vibez And Emotions | Bar | 1000 Louisiana Ave | open | |
| VIP | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 417 Jefferson St | open | |
| Waffle House Waffle House | Casual dining | Breakfast · American | 2106 NE Evangeline Thruway | open |
| Wendy's | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 241 Donlon Ave | open | |
| Wild Child Wines | Bar | 210 E Vermilion St | open | |
| Wing Fingers | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 300 McKinley St | open |
| Bliss Cocktail Lounge | Bar | 201 Jefferson St | closed | |
| Mama's Fried Chicken & Seafood | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American · Chicken / wings | 810 SE Evangeline Trwy | closed |
| Piehole Pizzeria & Tap Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 520 Jefferson St | closed |
| Zeus Downtown | Café | Coffee | 423 Jefferson St | closed |
Restaurant establishments over time
| Year | All food service | Restaurants | Full-service | Limited-service | Snack & beverage | Bars | Industry codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 68 | 59 | — | — | — | 9 | SIC1987 |
| 1995 | 53 | 45 | — | — | — | 8 | SIC1987 |
| 1996 | 55 | 47 | — | — | — | 8 | SIC1987 |
| 1997 | 61 | 52 | — | — | — | 9 | SIC1987 |
| 1998 | 62 | 51 | 18 | 24 | 3 | 9 | NAICS1997 |
| 1999 | 62 | 51 | 17 | 24 | 2 | 9 | NAICS1997 |
| 2000 | 62 | 53 | 19 | 24 | 3 | 7 | NAICS1997 |
| 2001 | 60 | 51 | 23 | 19 | 2 | 6 | NAICS1997 |
| 2002 | 70 | 55 | 24 | 20 | 4 | 12 | NAICS1997 |
| 2003 | 77 | 57 | 21 | 27 | 4 | 14 | NAICS2002 |
| 2004 | 78 | 61 | 21 | 29 | 4 | 14 | NAICS2002 |
| 2005 | 72 | 57 | 21 | 25 | 4 | 13 | NAICS2002 |
| 2006 | 72 | 56 | 18 | 24 | 7 | 14 | NAICS2002 |
| 2007 | 68 | 54 | 17 | 27 | 4 | 12 | NAICS2002 |
| 2008 | 76 | 57 | 21 | 30 | 4 | 13 | NAICS2007 |
| 2009 | 79 | 59 | 20 | 33 | 4 | 13 | NAICS2007 |
| 2010 | 79 | 61 | 21 | 34 | 4 | 11 | NAICS2007 |
| 2011 | 79 | 60 | 19 | 34 | 4 | 12 | NAICS2007 |
| 2012 | 76 | 58 | 21 | 33 | 3 | 11 | NAICS2012 |
| 2013 | 80 | 63 | 22 | 36 | 5 | 11 | NAICS2012 |
| 2014 | 86 | 65 | 23 | 36 | 6 | 14 | NAICS2012 |
| 2015 | 85 | 64 | 26 | 32 | 6 | 12 | NAICS2012 |
| 2016 | 92 | 68 | 27 | 35 | 6 | 14 | NAICS2012 |
| 2017 | 84 | 70 | 21 | 38 | 6 | 12 | NAICS2017 |
| 2018 | 80 | 62 | 22 | 34 | 6 | 10 | NAICS2017 |
| 2019 | 78 | 60 | 20 | 35 | 5 | 10 | NAICS2017 |
| 2020 | 72 | 55 | 20 | 29 | 6 | 9 | NAICS2017 |
| 2021 | 72 | 56 | 19 | 31 | 6 | 8 | NAICS2017 |
| 2022 | 79 | 56 | 21 | 28 | 7 | 12 | NAICS2022 |
| 2023 | 78 | 55 | 22 | 27 | 6 | 11 | NAICS2022 |
Nearby markets (within 5 miles)
| ZCTA | Distance | Restaurants | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70507 | 3.5 mi | 24 | 2023 |