There are sandwiches, and then there are po’boys. Anywhere else, you’d call them grinders, hoagies, subs, but down here in Louisiana, they’ll always be known as po’boys; however, at Olde Tyme Grocery, they’re known as “poor boys,” which is what we will refer to them as in this article. No matter what you call them, once you sink your teeth into one of Olde Tyme Grocery’s famous poor boys, you’ll be a customer for life.

For locals in the Lafayette area, Olde Tyme Grocery is hands down the best spot for a poor boy in Louisiana.
218 W St Mary Blvd, Lafayette, LA 70506, USA
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Not much has changed since it opened in 1982.
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Take a moment to admire the decor on the walls, it's like a fun little trip down memory lane!
Whether you dine indoors or out, one thing is certain: you should come hungry.
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Known for overstuffed and outrageous poor boys, Olde Tyme Grocery doesn't cut any corners when it comes to Louisiana's most iconic sandwich.
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These aren't your average poor boys, either...
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...they're always creating new specialty sandwiches that you'll want to try. Pictured above is a country-fried chicken with sausage gravy po’boy... a southern staple turned into a sandwich!
Of course, you'll always find the traditional poor boys on the menu.
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Fan favorites like fried shrimp, catfish, or roast beef are always available.
After you've carb-loaded on a delicious poor boy, keep the Louisiana theme going with a visit to Murph's, located right behind Olde Tyme.
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Summertime just isn't complete until you've had your favorite flavor of snowball.
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Keep it classic with a traditional flavor or indulge in a stuffed snowball or go nuts with a delectable drizzle with condensed milk!

Check out the Olde Tyme Grocery website for more information and don’t forget to give them a follow on Facebook so you never miss out on any of their specialty poor boys. What’s your favorite poor boy or snowball flavor? Shout it out in the comments below!

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