Food & Drink· 1947· Lafayette Parish

Judice Inn

Brothers Alcide and Marc Judice built the burger stand themselves and opened it April 5, 1947, on a gravel road outside the Lafayette city limits. Johnston Street was still gravel. Customers occasionally arrived on horseback. The menu has not changed in nearly 80 years. A seasoned burger with a secret spiced sauce, served on a toasted bun, wrapped in wax paper, with chips. No ketchup. No fries. No apologies. Thirteen Judice family members own it today. Open Monday through Saturday for lunch and dinner, cash and cards accepted, at 3134 Johnston Street — where the burger that opened in 1947 is still the burger you get.

Quick facts

·Brothers Alcide and Marc Judice opened the burger stand on April 5, 1947, after building it themselves on what was then a gravel road outside the Lafayette city limits.
·The menu has not changed in nearly 80 years — a seasoned burger with a secret spiced sauce, served on a toasted bun, wrapped in wax paper, with chips.
·No ketchup. No fries. No apologies.
·Johnston Street was still gravel when they opened; customers occasionally arrived on horseback.
·Thirteen Judice family members own it today.
·Open Mon–Sat for lunch and dinner. Cash and cards accepted. Located at 3134 Johnston Street.