Dwyer's Cafe

I ate lunch here about two days a week for four years. If you live or work downtown it's the best lunch spot in the area.

Horrible service. Don't waste your time. I'm so tired of these businesses begging people to support local but when you try them, it's obvious they don't value your business.

My party was told to sit wherever. We sat outside because the inside tables were occupied or had dirty dishes on them. We never received any service. We left without receiving any acknowledgement after about 15 minutes waiting.

Great food selection reasonably
priced
The ambiance is wonderful! With large windows to view some of downtown
Service is quick and the servers will recommend food items if you have questions about the menu
I highly suggest this cafe
Bring friends and out of town guests for
great southern cuisine

Dwyer's Cafe is one of those classic Lafayette places that everyone needs to try out! I was first introduced to it by a colleague who grew up in Lafayette. It was popular with ULL students because it offered a substantial homestyle meal at a great price. This is still true today!

Dwyer's is located in the reinvigorated Downtown area of Lafayette, which is a great place to visit. Make sure to park in a place where it is legal to do so, and pay the meter or at the private parking lot. There are some free two-hour places nearby as well.

Dwyer's itself is located on a corner, and has a small but nice exterior dining area. This is a good place to sit if the weather is good, and you want to watch life go by. Indoors there are comfortable seating areas, which are nicely climate controlled.

I usually go for lunch, which is served cafeteria style. The serving line is in the rear of the interior dining area. Just walk right up and order, get your food, then go sit down and a waitress will serve you your drink. Typically, one gets an entree, three sides, and bread. The food is tasty, hearty, and homey. The daily options vary so one can make healthier choices if one is so inclined. On Fridays, seafood entrees will always be offered. Roasts with rice and gravy are often featured.

The pricing is a good value for the quality and quantity of food served! Go try out this unique place that's popular with the locals. Afterwards, one can walk right down the street and get some coffee, or just go shopping and sightseeing in the Downtown area.

3 stars given because the staff here was really nice and the service was fast.
We came in on Monday around 1pm- and were hoping for a late breakfast. Unfortunately, they stopped selling breakfast at 11am so we decided to order some BLT's. Do they come with a bag of chips or side of fries...? Nope! So we ordered a side of mozzarella sticks to share. The BLT was the smallest, thinnest sandwich. I think the whole thing had 2 teeny tiny pieces of bacon on it. Also, the mozzarella sticks were obviously frozen and came with pre-packaged heinz marinara sauce in single serve containers. The best thing about our meal was the 2 iced coffees we ordered.
Somehow, whole thing came to $35 with tip. (2 BLT's, 1 order of Mozz Sticks and 2 Iced Coffee's) I don't think it was worth nearly this much. It was overpriced and mediocre at best.
And to top it off... there was a pretty big dead bug in the bathroom! I won't be back!

Arguing staff, no service, no thanks. I'd leave no stars, but that's not an option. Does the A/C work?

Stopped in at Dwyer's while walking around the area. Great old diner feel and menu items. Lots of great specials and generous portions. Service is personable and food was delicious. Great prices too!!!

The first time I ever came I basked in the aftermath of the delicious flavors that enveloped my mouth but today I was very disappointed. I had seafood casserole, black eye peas, and smothered okra with cornbread. The casserole was way too mushy and everything lacked flavor. I had to put salt, pepper, and Tabasco just to enjoy my meal. The Oreo pie wasn't much to brag about either. The next time I come here I will only have breakfast.

We stopped at Dwyers for breakfast and it did not disappoint! We had such a great experience! Our server was Alex and he was so attentive, friendly and just all around AMAZING! We will definitely keep this little spot as a favorite to come back to. Also, the crab cake Benedict was absolutely delicious!