The wife and I did lunch at Southside Bakery in Lafayette today. The place bakes their own breads for their homemade burgers and hot dogs. The bun is kind of like a semi-sweet Hawaiian roll; light, springy and oh so good. If you don’t look at the picture hard enough, you may not notice that I went for the wheat version, same taste more fiber right?
The burger is thick and super juicy. If you’re looking for a greasy burger though, you might better off over at Judice Inn, but if you want a burger dripping with it’s own juices and thicker than most that you get in Acadiana, then Southside is for you.
The Perfect Meal: Southside burger, Zapps, and King Cake
I have to admit, I kind of went healthy here and got the turkey burger, but it was awesome. Next time though, I’ll be getting the homemade foot-long covered in chili, cheese, onions, and banana peppers. I did make up for it some with a side of king cake and Zapps potato chips.
Also, as the name implies, this place has some great baked goods. Cookies, cakes, petit fours… it’s all good at Southside Bakery. If going for lunch however, be warned, it’s a tablegrab at noon.
Contact info:
Southside Bakery
Lafayette, La. 70503
Phone: 337-233-8636
Fax: 337-233-8638
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#1 by Coon on February 25th, 2009
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I have to agree, Tank. Southside’s burgers are, pardon my ebonics. “off tha chain”…
#2 by J B on February 26th, 2009
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I have to agree, the bun makes it. Without it, they would be no different than Marley’s, Pete’s, the Bulldog, or any of the other 50- $1 burgers that have come and gone around Lafayette (wonder where I finished college). Also, the turkey burger was probably your mistake. Judice Inn it is not, but it will clog the arteries. Let me know how you do with that gargantuan hunk of wrapped chopped meat they call a hot dog, which is fantastic by the way. I’ve tried to finish it on several occasions with no success.
#3 by Coon on February 26th, 2009
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I was working in Broussard a few months ago and i think at one point i had SSB burgers 5 out of 7 non breakfast meals.