The weather may not be cooperating, but we are officially in fall! There’s nothing better than a hearty bowl of gumbo to kick off the season, so be sure to head over to these restaurants for an epic gumbo trail that will make your taste buds explode.
- Chicken on the Bayou & Boudin Shop
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Chicken on the Bayou/Facebook For a home-cooked Cajun meal, you absolutely have to try Chicken on the Bayou & Boudin Shop. Nestled in Breaux Bridge, this charming country store serves amazing food and you can also pick up some local seasonings, boudin, and other Cajun and Creole items for the road.Address: 2942 Grand Point Hwy. #F, Breaux Bridge, LA 70517
- Buck and Johnny’s
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Buck & Johnny’s/Facebook Combining Cajun and Creole cuisine with an Italian flare, Buck and Johnny’s is a must-taste on this gumbo trail. Their zydeco gumbo is a delicious chicken and sausage dish and they also feature the traditional seafood gumbo. Address: 100 Berard St., Breaux Bridge, LA 70517
- Chastain’s Food & Spirits
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Chastain’s/Facebook Known for having the best gumbo in the Lake Charles area, you can’t go wrong with either their chicken and sausage or their shrimp and crab gumbo. Address: 3922 Ryan St., Lake Charles, LA 70605
- Chris’ Po’boys
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Chris’ PoBoys/Facebook Chris’ Po’boys has been a Lafayette favorite for over 35 years. Their chicken and sausage gumbo is so good, you’ll find yourself licking the bowl! There are multiple locations around the city, so you’re never too far away from one. 1941 Moss St., Lafayette, LA 1930 W. Pinhook Rd., Lafayette, LA 3755 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy., Lafayette, LA
- Don’s Seafood & Steakhouse
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Don’s Seafood/Facebook Don’s has been around since 1934, and their gumbo is unparalleled. Their gumbo has been voted best in Lafayette, and it’s their homemade roux and slow simmering style that really makes their gumbo stand out. Address: 301 E Vermilion St. Lafayette, LA 70501
- Pat’s of Henderson
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Paul Vingiello/Google Serving up mouthwateringly good Creole and Cajun fare for over 50 years, their gumbo has won numerous awards, and it’s worth your while to give it a taste. Address: 1500 Siebarth Dr., Lake Charles, LA 70615
- Pont Breaux’s Cajun Restaurant
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Yippykiacrazycajun/Trip Advisor Pont Breaux’s is a casual, rustic restaurant that is one of those places where you feel like family from the moment you walk in. The friendly atmosphere and combined with the traditional Cajun menu will quickly turn you into a customer for life. Address: 325 W Mills Ave., Breaux Bridge, LA 70517
- Prejean’s
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Prejean’s/Facebook Serving delicious Cajun and Creole cuisine since 1980, their gumbo will knock your socks off. Choose from seafood gumbo, shrimp, chicken & sausage, or duck & andouille. You’ll be coming back again and again to try them all! Address: 3480 NE Evangeline Trwy., Lafayette, LA 70507
Where’s your favorite spot to grab some gumbo? Add it to the comments below and maybe we’ll do a part two!
Robyn L./Trip Advisor
Chicken on the Bayou/Facebook
For a home-cooked Cajun meal, you absolutely have to try Chicken on the Bayou & Boudin Shop. Nestled in Breaux Bridge, this charming country store serves amazing food and you can also pick up some local seasonings, boudin, and other Cajun and Creole items for the road.Address: 2942 Grand Point Hwy. #F, Breaux Bridge, LA 70517
Buck and Johnny’s/Facebook
Buck & Johnny’s/Facebook
Combining Cajun and Creole cuisine with an Italian flare, Buck and Johnny’s is a must-taste on this gumbo trail. Their zydeco gumbo is a delicious chicken and sausage dish and they also feature the traditional seafood gumbo. Address: 100 Berard St., Breaux Bridge, LA 70517
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Chastain’s/Facebook
Known for having the best gumbo in the Lake Charles area, you can’t go wrong with either their chicken and sausage or their shrimp and crab gumbo. Address: 3922 Ryan St., Lake Charles, LA 70605
Chris’ PoBoys/Facebook
Chris’ Po’boys has been a Lafayette favorite for over 35 years. Their chicken and sausage gumbo is so good, you’ll find yourself licking the bowl! There are multiple locations around the city, so you’re never too far away from one. 1941 Moss St., Lafayette, LA 1930 W. Pinhook Rd., Lafayette, LA 3755 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy., Lafayette, LA
Don’s Seafood/Facebook
Don’s has been around since 1934, and their gumbo is unparalleled. Their gumbo has been voted best in Lafayette, and it’s their homemade roux and slow simmering style that really makes their gumbo stand out. Address: 301 E Vermilion St. Lafayette, LA 70501
Paul Vingiello/Google
Serving up mouthwateringly good Creole and Cajun fare for over 50 years, their gumbo has won numerous awards, and it’s worth your while to give it a taste. Address: 1500 Siebarth Dr., Lake Charles, LA 70615
Pont Breaux’s Cajun Restaurant/Google
Yippykiacrazycajun/Trip Advisor
Pont Breaux’s is a casual, rustic restaurant that is one of those places where you feel like family from the moment you walk in. The friendly atmosphere and combined with the traditional Cajun menu will quickly turn you into a customer for life. Address: 325 W Mills Ave., Breaux Bridge, LA 70517
Diloamari/Trip Advisor
Prejean’s/Facebook
Serving delicious Cajun and Creole cuisine since 1980, their gumbo will knock your socks off. Choose from seafood gumbo, shrimp, chicken & sausage, or duck & andouille. You’ll be coming back again and again to try them all! Address: 3480 NE Evangeline Trwy., Lafayette, LA 70507
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