Louisiana Has 3 Pizza Hut Classic 90s Retro Locations

LOUISIANA - Remember Pizza Hut back in the 80s and 90s? The red and white checkered table cloths, the Tiffany style Pizza Hut lamps hanging over every table, and those red plastic cups...soft drinks just tasted better in those iconic red plastic cups.

Pizza Hut's parent company Yum! Brands recently announced over 150 locations they have remolded for the authentic 90's era Pizza Experience, and Louisiana has three Pizza Hut Classic restaurants, one of them right here in Acadiana.

What Makes A Pizza Hut "Classic"?

The revamped Pizza Hut restaurants feature many of the nostalgic details longtime customers remember from the 1990s:

Red plastic cups
Checkered tablecloths
Vinyl booths
Tiffany-style hanging lamps
Arcade games
The iconic red-roof architecture

READ MORE: Best Pizza in Lafayette: Top 8 Restaurants Ranked

Pizza Hut is bringing back the nostalgic dining experience that helped make them one of America's most recognizable pizza chains.

From Yum.com -

Guests are rediscovering iconic features from the brand’s earlier years, including red cups, checkered tablecloths, cozy vinyl booths, Tiffany-style lamps, classic arcade games and even the unmistakable red roof design.

Get our free mobile app

Why Pizza Hut Is Leaning Into Nostalgia

Many customers have fond memories of gathering around a table at Pizza Hut long before online ordering and food delivery apps became the norm. Pizza Hut's parent company is now leaning in to those memories by restoring classic retro features that many fans thought had disappeared forever.

Some franchise owners report that the retro-themed locations have become destination restaurants, with customers driving long distances just to experience the throwback atmosphere.

READ MORE: Where to Find the Best Pizza in Louisiana

Are There Any Pizza Hut Classic Locations In Louisiana?

According to Pizza Hut parent company Yum! Brands, there are three Pizza Hut Classic locations in Louisiana.

Leesville, LA: 2410 S. 5th
Opelousas, LA: 934 W. Creswell Lane
Bunkie, LA: 607 North West Main

The Return Of BOOK IT! Adds To The Throwback Feeling

Pizza Hut isn't stopping with the décor.

The company has also revived its popular BOOK IT! reading program, which rewards children for reaching reading goals with free pizza. The program was a staple in schools throughout the 1980s and 1990s and remains one of the most beloved promotions in Pizza Hut's history.

Whether you're a lifelong Pizza Hut fan or simply miss the days of dine-in pizza restaurants, the return of these classic locations proves that sometimes the old ways are still the best ways.