A Small-Town Restaurant In Louisiana With Big Time Flavors, Cafe Josephine Doesn’t Disappoint

Often overlooked for their neighboring big cities, small towns are often where you’ll find the most incredible hidden gems. When you’re looking for a family-friendly restaurant that’ll make you feel like you’re right at home, a small-town restaurant is the place to be. Cafe Josephine over in Sunset is an ideal spot for anyone looking to feast on incredible food in a charming little town. Hungry? Let’s take a closer look.

You’ll find Sunset off of I-49 in between Opelousas and Lafayette in St. Landry Parish.

You may have never thought to pull off the interstate when passing through, but that’s about to change.

There’s one incredible hidden gem tucked away in Sunset, and it's Cafe Josephine.

Next time you find yourself on I-49 and hunger pains strike, you need to pull over to feast on what might be one of the best meals of your life.

Established in 2008, Cafe Josephine has a laid back, rustic atmosphere that's perfect for any occasion.

Some might remember Cafe Josephine's original roots as Napoleon Avenue Meat Market, an old fashioned meat market and grocery store that also served breakfast and lunch. They wanted to expand their culinary horizons, and Chef Troy Bijeaux knew he wanted to create a full-service restaurant in small-town Sunset.

For a memorable meal, take a seat at the kitchen bar where you can watch your meal as it's prepared.

At Cafe Josephine, there's nothing to hide. Fresh ingredients and meals prepared from scratch is what you'll find here - and you can truly taste the difference.

You can count on finding some of the freshest seafood around.

Hearty dishes at an affordable price is just one of the reasons this neighborhood restaurant has been a local favorite for over a decade.

The menu is chock-full of Louisiana Gulf seafood that will satisfy even the pickiest of eaters.

Pictured above is their Zydeco Shrimp appetizer, which features fried shrimp topped with their own spicy mayo, a pecan pepper jelly, and Sriracha. Yum!

For oyster lovers, the crab meat oysters are an absolute must-try.

There are several different oyster platters to choose from, so whether you prefer raw oysters or charbroiled oysters, Cafe Josephine can do it all.

You'll also find a seemingly endless spread of juicy steaks, pastas, salads, and more.

No matter what you're craving, you'll find it on the menu at Cafe Josephine.

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For more information about Cafe Josephine, visit the restaurant's website and follow along on its Facebook page.