Lafayette Gets a New All-Day Café Concept, a Second Spencer’s Gifts, and a Brand New Legends Bar

LAFAYETTE, La. - Another week and we've got more updates to provide regarding new businesses in Lafayette. Thursday, June 18 marks the opening of a new restaurant concept in the Hub City. There's another grand opening taking place, with a legendary Lafayette bar & grill brand opening its doors to a new location today. Plus, we've got news of a second retail location of an old favorite.

All Day Lafayette Opens at Former SoLou Space on Kaliste Saloom

Let's start with the new restaurant opening today in Lafayette. All Day Lafayette, a trendy new "all-day café" concept, is now open at 1905 Kaliste Saloom Road (in the former SoLou space). The eatery blends an espresso and breakfast spot in the morning while featuring a non-Cajun menu — spanning Italian, Mexican, and American — and elevated craft cocktails as the day progresses.

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A soft opening was held yesterday with a grand opening celebration set for Thursday, June 18, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. The first 50 guests get free gifts, and there will be drink and food samples.

You can learn more about All Day Lafayette at their website, alldaylafayette.com, and at their Facebook and Instagram pages.

Spencer's Gifts Opens Second Lafayette Location at Ambassador Town Center

Another previously abandoned space in Lafayette has new tenants. Spencer's Gifts has recently opened a second Lafayette location, taking over the former Blaze Pizza at 111 Meadow Farm Road, Suite 100.

Spencer's will be holding a grand opening at the new store in the Ambassador Town Center on June 27 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m with tons of giveaways. The first 100 guests that day will receive $10 gift cards, along with sweet treats, freebies, and more.

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Spencer's has been around since 1947, when it started as a mail-order catalog in Pennsylvania. In 1963, Spencer's opened its first brick-and-mortar store. Currently, there are over 680 retail locations.

The store's offerings include the best in fashion, backpacks, décor, gag gifts, adult toys, and more. The Acadiana Mall location will remain open as well.

New Legends of Lafayette Opens at 4401 Johnston Street

Finally, the new Legends of Lafayette is holding the grand opening today at the new location, 4401 Johnston Street.

You may recall that the older Johnston Street location was recently closed as this brand new construction is basically taking its place.

The grand opening celebration takes place today, Thursday, June 18, from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Happy hour will take place from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m., where beers priced at $5 and under are $1 off, and liquor priced at $5.50 and under is half-price. Then, from 7 p.m. to close, it's Ladies Night.

Congratulations to our friend Jared Doise and everyone involved in getting this new Legends looking amazing and up and running.