Best Lafayette Restaurants for Solo Diners – Our 10 Favorites

(KMDL-FM) The act of "breaking bread" with another human being. It's seen as a cultural event, and an emotional event, and lately it can be an event that triggers financial hardship. Yes, dining out is always more fun with friends and family, but more affordable when you go it alone.

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In Lafayette, Louisiana, we are known for our friendly folks and fabulous food, and you wouldn't think there would ever be a time for a person to dine alone.

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But the late Anthony Bourdain managed to do it when he visited, so I am certain at sometime in your life, you'll dine alone as well. Let's just say Anthony "Loved that Chicken from Popeyes." No, not the sailor, the other Popeyes, the one without the spinach, where everything is fried.

With modern delivery services such as Uber Eats and DoorDash, the concept of walking into a restaurant, claiming a table, and then eating a meal by yourself seems a bit far-fetched, but now and then, you find yourself in need of a meal, you don't have time for delivery, and it's just you.

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I know at places like Waffle House, they make solo dining less awkward because they only allow solo diners to sit at the counter instead of taking up booth space. I guess in a lot of restaurants where there is a bar, you could probably do the same thing and not feel as awkward. Anthony Bourdain was a big fan of Waffle House, too.

But here's the truth: no one is looking at you sitting by yourself. Okay, if you're a single lady at the bar, you might be bothered by some chatty fellows, but for the most part, if you keep to yourself, you will be left alone.

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And there are times when our own company is the only company we need, so having solo dining options is always a good thing to have in your back pocket, or at least have a list on your phone.

Here is our list. We used rankings from Yelp! to help us determine these spots. We have them listed in no particular order.