These days, it’s likely your lunchtime salvation involves daydreams of stacked deli creations. Give your sad desk salad a break, and grab a proper sandwich from one of the spots on this guide. Alternatively, if you’re here to find a sandwich shop for someone in your life—know that you’re a true hero and there’s pretty much no better way to show you care without a handwritten note.
Schlotzsky’s
$ | (337) 837-5255 | WEBSITE
This Lafayette spot has sandwiches, fresh Cinnabon, and standout flatbreads available for takeout and online ordering through Grub Hub daily. If you want to pair some comfort with your lunch, they also have family-run service you’ll appreciate while you wait, like the friendly owners taking orders. Check their location for consistent quality.
Firehouse Subs Kaliste Saloom
$ | (337) 210-5915 | WEBSITE
Maybe you’ve been scanning this guide for the word SUBS. Well, here it is again: SUBS. Firehouse Subs Kaliste Saloom offers delicious subs with friendly service (as well as a ton of other different sandwich options and sides). You can visit their Lafayette location to place your order for takeout or dine-in, and order from their website online here.
Jimmy John’s
$ | (337) 534-0465 | WEBSITE
The Lafayette location of this sandwich shop chain operates daily from 10am to 10pm for both dine-in and drive-through service. You can order everything from classic subs on warm bread to unwich lettuce wraps like the popular #12. Just use their app or call 337-555-0187 to place your order.
Olde Tyme Grocery
$ | (337) 235-8165 | WEBSITE
This is an official motion to substitute all fast-food lunches with Olde Tyme Grocery’s fried clam Po’ boy instead. It will save time, it will save money, it will make everyone feel extraordinarily satisfied. You can go to Olde Tyme Grocery’s shady outdoor seating to enjoy this new form of lunch break. Plus, the Lafayette location has tons of other things to fill your appetite with, like the Old Tyme Special, shrimp Po’ boys, and quick service.
Office Hours Sandwich Shop
$ | (337) 237-4181 | WEBSITE
You aren’t going to be one of those people who spends hours searching for the perfect lunch spot, it’s simply not your style. Luckily Office Hours Sandwich Shop in Lafayette is serving generous portions that often leave leftovers for dinner all over town. You can walk in for their incredible potato salad, award-worthy gumbo, and mouth-watering burgers. Their house salad and plate lunches are also fan favorites from this family-run joint with friendly owners and staff.
Subway
$ | (337) 984-1434 | WEBSITE
All of the slightly rushed yet serviceable sandwiches you’ve been assembling are…adequate in their own convenient way. But, they’re not Subway sandwiches. If you want to get schooled in sandwich customization (or make someone outside of Lafayette very happy), order a few to your counter or build a meal locally.
Louisiana Poboys – Johnston
$ | (337) 984-4191 | WEBSITE
If you’re in Lafayette and don’t want to settle for a basic burger or salad, Louisiana Poboys – Johnston is open on Johnston Street. They serve classic poboys like the full shrimp and hearty beef steaks that you could feasibly use as a benchmark for other sandwiches, as well as some great tenderloin salads.
Lennys Grill & Subs
$ | (337) 990-5214 | WEBSITE
A tip for a satisfying lunch break: grab the Nashville Hot Chicken Philly from Lennys Grill & Subs and savor it while it’s still available. In addition to offering generous portions at affordable prices, Lennys provides excellent customer service with their friendly and attentive staff. You can enjoy their incredible subs loaded with pepper relish in their clean restaurant.
Jersey Mike’s Subs
$ | (337) 205-9318 | WEBSITE
If you’re looking for a reason to power through your afternoon, Jersey Mike’s fresh-sliced subs, especially the ‘Mike’s Way’ with that pepper relish, should provide enough flavor and comfort to get you there. The Lafayette location of this excellent sandwich shop is open for takeout and delivery. And when you finally finish that last task around 3pm, you can pat your belly and thank the soft bread and friendly staff that knew you could make it all along.
Pop’s Poboys
$ | (337) 534-0621 | WEBSITE
You don’t need a reason to order yourself a hot hot chicken poboy. But here are two possible ones: you spent the afternoon walking through the nice area around the restaurant and worked up a serious appetite, or maybe you had a craving for something truly addictive and needed those perfect fries to go with it. Either way, Pop’s Poboys in Lafayette is prepared to deliver you the goods.
Chicken Salad Chick
$ | (337) 983-2350 | WEBSITE
If you couldn’t tell from the name already, know that Chicken Salad Chick specializes in delicious chicken salad spreads like the Jalapeño Holly on a croissant and Olivia’s Old South, but there are plenty of fresh sides and tasty drinks, too. You don’t have to mention that the broccoli salad was a bit dry until you’re ready for another visit. Head to their drive-through for convenient take-out service, though be prepared for a slight delay before being attended to.
Roly Poly Sandwiches
$ | (337) 234-3289 | WEBSITE
A quick story: the first time I ever walked into Roly Poly Sandwiches for lunch, someone was leaning over the counter, eye-level with the chicken cordon bleu wrap on display. This gesture said: “I see you, wrap, and you will be mine.” It was striking and kind of charming. While you can’t mimic this approach in Roly Poly’s shop right now, you certainly should try it once their wrap arrives at your table.
They also have quick catering service available if you want to feed a crowd (or send someone a tasty present).