Lafayette, Louisiana Favorite Named One of America’s Best Mom and Pop Restaurants

Across Louisiana, locally owned mom and pop restaurants are what make our State so special and unique. You quite literally find food here you won't find anywhere else in America.

One website has compiled a list of the best mom and pop restaurants in each State, and a Lafayette, Louisiana favorite has earned the honor of being the best of the best.

Not just in Acadiana and Louisiana, but being one the best mom and pop restaurants in America.

Best Mom And Pop Restaurants In America

Mom and pop restaurants play a vital role in the culinary culture of communities.

They often serve traditional and authentic dishes that reflect the local culture and heritage, preserving culinary traditions and recipes passed down through generations.

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Local restaurants play a significant role in the local economy by creating jobs and supporting local suppliers, farmers, and fishermen.

Especially here in Acadiana, our local mom and pops offer menu options that chain restaurants just can't offer.

With all our great local mom and pop restaurants in South Louisiana, it can be almost impossible to pick a top 10 best, much less a number one.

The gang over at lovefood.com have not only done that, but they've gone as far as to choose the best mom and pop restaurant in every State.

From lovefood.com -

"From century-old diners offering belly-busting breakfasts, to old-timey Italian joints that have used the same recipes for decades, these are our favorite mom-and-pop restaurants in every part of the country."

When it comes to picking favorites, obviously it's an opinion driven process, and opinions always vary.

So, how did lovefood.com compile their list of the best mom and pop restaurants across America?

"Our selections are based on genuine user reviews, awards and accolades, and the first-hand experience of our team. They're also regularly checked and updated."

So, what Lafayette restaurant has earned the title of being the best mom and pop in Louisiana and stands as one of the best in America?

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Lovefood.com crowns Lafayette's Old Tyme Grocery as the best mom and pop restaurant in Louisiana, landing it on the list of the best in America.

From lovefood.com -

"Glenn Murphree and his family have been slinging exceptional quality po' boys from a rustic former grocery store since 1982.

These days, it has a following among locals and tourists alike for its creative, overstuffed sandwiches, packed with everything from gumbo to crispy soft-shell crab.

Of course, classic po' boy fillings like shrimp, oysters, and roast beef are also done to perfection here, too."

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What say you? What is your favorite mom and pop in town?

Check out the entire list of the best mom and pop restaurants over at lovefood.com.