The French Press

Expect the Unexpected. www.thefrenchpresslafayette.com A chef-driven, casual dining brunch spot in downtown Lafayette.

Join us for one-of-a-kind Cajun-inspired creations!

Photos from The French Press's post 08/25/2024

⚜️ Stop in for a Sunday sip before the game! Try our Aperol Spritz ❤️ It’s 🏈

08/18/2024

Can’t go wrong with a stack of Mickey Waffles, Bacon, and smiles 🥰

08/07/2024
07/30/2024

Spread the word! 🤩 Our OG spot downtown and fresh new location on Ambassador are hiring experienced servers, so stop in or email us your resumé. 👍🏼
Email us at [email protected]

07/03/2024

🇺🇸 STAY COOL Y’ALL! 🇺🇸
☀️🕶️☀️☀️🕶️☀️☀️🕶️

06/17/2024

Looking for a sweet and savory morning bite? Order our Sweet Baby Breesus! Treat your office! Place a to-go order on your way to work and treat your office with a dozen made fresh and fast! 🤩🚙🚘🍳

06/08/2024

🥵 🧊☀️Feelin’ that heat? Try one of our chilly summer sips! New breezy cocktails downtown all summer long! 😎🍸🍹🧉🥂🍾🥃🍾🧊

05/27/2024

We’re looking for a few to join the tastiest crew in Lafayette! 👩🏽‍🍳👨🏻‍🍳
Hit our DMs, apply at either location, or send your resume to [email protected] 🔪🥳

05/26/2024

Raise a glass to those we honor! 🇺🇸🥂
BOTH LOCATIONS OPEN MEMORIAL DAY!!
🍾🤗The PHILLY is back tomorrow only!!!!🤗🍾
(Ambassador location only)

04/10/2024

🛝 1 item (and beverage) free with purchase of regular entree (or of equal value)
🤸🏻‍♀️ Dine-in only
🌈 Kids Menu items only
🦖 2 kids items per 1 adult entree
🦁 Today only!

Photos from The French Press's post 03/30/2024

EASTER “EGG” HUNT TIME!!! 🪺🐣💃🏻
STAY TUNED!!! CHECK STORIES FOR CLUES!!

Photos from The French Press's post 03/29/2024

We’ve got that flava’ 😎

03/09/2024

Another perfect Saturday morning downtown. 😎☀️

Photos from The French Press's post 03/03/2024

🙌🏼☀️ Happy plates all around! 😊 Have a wonderful Sunday, y’all! 😎

02/23/2024

💃🏻🙌🏼🎣 $5 Catfish Bites today! FryYAY! 🥳🕺🏽
Join us every Friday for yummy new lunch specials!

02/21/2024

Can’t decide what to grab for lunch, but looking for something to hit the spot? 🤗
Our hits hard. 🍳

02/12/2024

🪅SEE Y’ALL WEDNESDAY!!🪅

02/10/2024

is getting closer and we have a few open reservations left! Call to confirm your dinner plans and let us do the rest. ❤️🍾 337-456-1112

Photos from The French Press's post 01/31/2024

❤️ Take a peek at our Valentine’s Dinner Menu and make your reservation before it’s too late! 🍾

Photos from The French Press's post 01/28/2024

Treat Yo’ Self! 🥳 It’s Sunday morning and you deserve some in ya life! Is downtown too far? Come to Ambassador! Ambassador too far? Visit us downtown! Either way, we made you waffles and gumbo and grilliades! Oh my! ❤️❤️

01/27/2024

♥️ STAY TUNED, CHER ♥️

01/27/2024

❤️ STAY TUNED, CHER ♥️

01/24/2024

Have you tried our Shrimp n’ Grits? 😍 Deliciously comforting and oh so perfect for breakfast or lunch!

01/21/2024

Don’t let this chill stop you from enjoying our Coffee Cocktail! 😎☀️❄️
Both locations are open and cozy this morning.

01/17/2024

We’re OPEN and warming up with hot Gumbo! Pop in and get cozy with a local favorite
Or stay in those comfy pjs and order a bowl to-go!
😎☀️❄️🍳

12/12/2023

We're now accepting applications for dishwashers and line cooks, experienced applicants only for line cooks. Both full and part-time positions are available. There are limited immediate openings, so send in your resume to [email protected] or drop it off at our Ambassador Caffery location as soon as possible. Come be part of The French Press bunch!

12/12/2023

We're proud to be part of the city of Lafayette, Louisiana, the heart of Cajun and Creole Country. This community's vibrant culinary scene is a melting pot of flavors and influences that make it a food lover's paradise.

11/30/2023

Who says high-end flavors have to come with all the fuss? At The French Press, we believe in crafting bold and unique flavors using fresh, high-quality ingredients. Join us for a relaxed yet elevated dining experience.

11/27/2023

Calling all brunch enthusiasts! What's your go-to dish when you visit The French Press? Share your favorites in the comments below!

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Our Story

Located downtown across from Parc Sans Souci, The French Press serves breakfast and lunch seven days a week in a casual family friendly atmosphere where Chef Girouard showcases his artistic and technical abilities he honed in New Orleans’ French Quarter and in the South of France. The original floors and walls intact, the French Press is an intimate restaurant and bar that easily allows for the casual dining of the breakfast and lunch crowd as well as the white linen service of the weekend fine dining.

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Chef Pat blackening shrimp 🔥🔥🍤

Telephone

Address


3822 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy, 214 E Vermilion Street
Lafayette, LA
70503

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 2pm
Wednesday 7am - 2pm
Thursday 7am - 2pm
Friday 7am - 2pm
Saturday 9am - 2pm
Sunday 9am - 2pm

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