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Judice Inn

Name: Judice Inn
Address: 3134 Johnston Street, Lafayette, LA, 70503, US
Telephone: +13379845614
Price range: $
Rating: 4.8

A Lafayette Tradition Serving the "Best Hamburger in Town" Since 1947! THE RESTAURANT HAS ALWAYS BEEN A FAMILY RUN BUSINESS.

JUDICE INN: BRIEF HISTORY OF A FAMILY BUSINESS

THE "INN" WAS FIRST OPENED ON APRIL 5, 1947 BY TWO BROTHERS, ALCIDE AND MARC JUDICE. AFTER SERVING IN DIFFERENT BRANCHES OF THE SERVICE DURING WWII, AL AND MARC PHYSICALLY BUILT THE ORIGINAL BUILDING THEMSELVES (WITH THE HELP OF MANY OF THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS) UNDER THE LIGHT OF FLASHLIGHTS AFTER THEIR PRIMARY DAY JOBS WERE COMPLETE. WITH THE HELP AND

SUPPORT OF THEIR WIVES (PEARL CORMIER JUDICE AND GLADYS BOURQUE JUDICE), THE BROTHERS OPENED THE BUSINESS ON A SHOESTRING BUDGET AND LONG HOURS. THEIR COMMITMENT TO PRODUCT QUALITY AND PERSONALIZED CUSTOMER SERVICE EXEMPLIFIED THE BROTHERS PRIDE IN THEIR BUSINESS. THE WORD OF THE "BEST HAMBURGERS IN TOWN" QUICKLY SPREAD THROUGHOUT ACADIANA AND THOUGH THE BUSINESS ORIGINALLY WAS CONSIDERED FAR OUTSIDE THE CITY LIMITS, THE RESTAURANT WAS SOON FREQUENTED BY BUSINESSMEN, LABORERS AND SLI (NOW UL LAFAYETTE) STUDENTS WHO THOUGHT THE DRIVE WAS WELL WORTH THE TRIP. THE PRIMARY PRODUCT IS A HAMBURGER WITH A UNIQUE RECIPE SEASONED TO THE TASTES OF SOUTH LOUISIANANS WHICH UTILIZES A "SECRET SAUCE" TO ENHANCE THE FLAVOR. THE RECIPE IS COMPLIMENTED BY THE FRESH INGREDIENTS WHICH ARE PREPARED EACH MORNING BY FAMILY MEMBERS. ALTHOUGH THE MENU IS BRIEF AND RATHER SIMPLE, THE RESTAURANT HAS MAINTAINED THE INTEGRITY OF ITS FOUNDERS BY SERVING THE BEST PRODUCT POSSIBLE AND CONCENTRATING ON CUSTOMER SERVICE. IN THE EARLY DAYS, SEVERAL OF MARC AND AL'S BROTHERS AND SISTERS FROM THEIR FAMILY OF 17 HELPED IN THEIR ENDEAVORS. LATER IN THE LIFE OF THE BUSINESS, MARC AND AL CHILDREN (7 AND 6 RESPECTIVELY) SUPPLIED A LARGE PORTION OF THE WORKFORCE. TYPICAL STARTING AGE WAS ABOUT 7 YEARS OLD AND "WAITER" STATUS 12 YEARS OLD. EVEN AFTER THE CHILDREN STARTED THEIR OWN CAREERS, THEY OFTEN DROPPED BY TO LEND A HELPING HAND AND VISIT WITH OLD FRIENDS AND CUSTOMERS. IT IS STILL NOT UNUSUAL TO BE WAITED ON BY A LAWYER, DOCTOR, BANKER, ENGINEER, ACCOUNTANT, TEACHER, NURSE OR BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR DURING A BUSY PERIOD OF THE LUNCH HOUR OR EVENING. MANY PAST EMPLOYEES OUTSIDE THE FAMILY STILL FEEL THE IMPULSE TO JUMP IN AND HELP OUT DURING BUSY HOURS. IT IS OFTEN SAID "ONCE AN EMPLOYEE OF JUDICE INN, ALWAYS AN EMPLOYEE OF JUDICE INN"! THE RESTAURANT IS NOW OPERATED BY GERALD JUDICE, THE YOUNGEST OF MARC'S SONS. GERALD CONTINUES TO BRING THE SAME PRIDE AND COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE WHICH WAS STARTED BY HIS FATHER AND UNCLE. MANY OF THE NEPHEWS AND GRANDCHILDREN OF MARC AND AL FORM THE CURRENT WORK FORCE OF THE INN. TYPICALLY UL LAFAYETTE STUDENTS HELP TO MAINTAIN THE ATMOSPHERE OF THIS "FAMILY ORIENTED" BUSINESS. THE CLIENTELE OF JUDICE INN IS, AND HAS ALWAYS BEEN, AS A DIVERSE A GROUP AS YOU WILL SEE IN ANY ESTABLISHMENT. THROUGH THE YEARS DIFFERENT GENERATIONS HAVE EMBRACED THE INN AS THEIR FAVORITE HANGOUT. MOST REGULARS ARE FAMILIAR WITH THE "BOOTH 2" GANG WHICH HAS FREQUENTED THE BUSINESS FOR OVER 40 YEARS. THIS GROUP ALONE CONSISTING OF UNIVERSITY PROFESSORS, BANK OFFICERS, LAWYERS, OILFIELD EMPLOYEES, CARPENTERS, LANDMEN, INSURANCE PROFESSIONALS, BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS, POLITICIANS AND OTHERS IS AN EXAMPLE OF THE DIFFERENT SECTORS WHICH CONVERGE AT JUDICE INN TO DISCUSS LOCAL AND WORLD EVENTS (MANY OF THE FAMILIES OF THESE INDIVIDUALS HAVE DONATED PLAQUES TO BE HUNG OVER THEIR BOOTH IN MEMORY OF THE TIMES SHARED AT THE INN). MARC AND AL'S CHILDREN WERE EXPOSED TO THE DIVERSE PERSPECTIVE OF THESE INDIVIDUALS WHOM THEY REGARD AS UNCLES AND ALL TREASURE THIS UNIQUE EXPOSURE THAT FEW HAVE A CHANCE TO EXPERIENCE. ALTHOUGH MARC AND AL NEVER REALIZED LARGE FINANCIAL GAINS FROM THEIR EFFORTS, THEIR HARD WORK AND TOTAL DEDICATION TO THEIR FAMILIES, THEIR BUSINESS AND THEIR COMMUNITY HAS RESULTED IN THE RICHEST REWARDS THAT ANYONE COULD DESIRE:

1) THIRTEEN CHILDREN WHO ARE EXTREMELY GRATEFUL FOR THE COLLEGE EDUCATIONS WHICH THEIR PARENTS PROVIDED AS WELL AS THE WORK ETHIC WHICH WAS INSTALLED BY THEIR PARENTS EXAMPLE.

2) THE RESPECT AND GRATITUDE OF A LARGE FOLLOWING WHO HAVE WITNESSED THE HARD WORK AND GENEROSITY OF THE TWO FOUNDERS.

3) GENERATIONS WHO WILL ENJOY THE SAME "HANGOUT" THAT THEIR FATHERS AND GRANDFATHERS ONCE ENJOYED. THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATRONAGE

JUDICE INN...A LAFAYETTE TRADITION SINCE 1947

CELEBRATING OVER 60 YEARS SERVING ACADIANA

12/22/2025

Judice Inn is closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day! Open for lunch only on New Year’s Eve and closed New Year’s Day!

Have a safe and wonderful holiday season !

The Best Hole-In-The-Wall Burger Spot In Your State — Chowhound

10/16/2025

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The Best Hole-In-The-Wall Burger Spot In Your State — Chowhound Some of the best hamburgers are found at hole-in-the-wall establishments around the country. Here is the best one in every state according to reviews.

08/19/2025

You asked for it, so here it is!

Coming Soon!
WEAPONS
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Showtimes beginning August 15:
Friday and Saturday: 1:15pm, 4:00pm, 6:45pm, and 9:30pm.
Sunday: 1:15pm, 4:00pm and 6:45pm
Monday thru Thursday: 4:00pm, and 6:45pm

06/17/2025

New hats available at the inn!! Stop in for burgers and take home some of our new merchandise! Follow us on Instagram for more updates!

04/18/2025

Beloved burger joint Judice Inn was first opened in 1947 by Alcide and Marc Judice, brothers who started the business after serving in World War II. The restaurant is now operated by Gerald Judice, Marc’s youngest son, who says his dad and uncle wanted a burger centered around a special sauce created by their sisters and great-aunts. To this day, the cheeseburger is Judice Inn’s most popular item. In addition to the signature “Judice sauce,” burgers are served with mustard, mayonnaise, lettuce, and onion slices on the side. And as when it opened, Judice Inn still does not serve french fries.

02/26/2025

FROM: SPENCER ORTEGO, SOW CAPITAL

Hey Gerald,
Thanks for the quick follow up! Thanks for the encouragement. Hope to connect!
What a Small-Town Burger Shop Can Teach Us about Investing
Normally, you get to hear my perspective (Logan). But today, you get a treat—wisdom from my better business half, Spencer! Enjoy this as much as I did.
If you’ve spent any amount of time in Lafayette, you probably know those local spots. You know... the ones that generations of folks enjoy. The ones that just seem to have gotten it right.
The one I have in mind today is Judice Inn.
It’s been around since 1947—still family-run, still simple, still serving the same great burger with that signature sauce.
No fries. Nothing fancy. Just a simple place that’s quietly become part of the town’s story. A local legend, in its own right.
This past week, my kids and I spent the day adventuring around town, and on the way home, we stopped in for a burger. As they eagerly waited for their food, I found myself reading the back of the menu—the origin story.
Two brothers. Post-WWII. They built the place by hand—under flashlight after their day jobs—with help from family and friends. They opened Judice Inn with a simple vision: “serve the best burger in town.”
It wasn’t in the heart of the city. It certainly wasn’t flashy. But word spread fast. Because it wasn’t just about the food—it was about the people.
Family kids worked there from age 7, waiting tables by 12. Even as adults—doctors, lawyers, engineers—they’d still show up during busy hours to lend a hand.
Regulars became family. The “Booth 2 Gang” has been gathering there for over 40 years (professors, oil field workers, bankers) all sharing life over simple burgers in a humble environment.
And it’s still that way today.
No gimmicks. No reinventions. Just consistency. One simple product, done right—for decades.
So, what does a burger shop have to do with real estate investing?
A LOT!!
Judice Inn is uncommon. It’s a reminder that longevity isn’t built on constant reinvention, it’s built on doing the right things, with the right people, over time.
And that’s the kind of business I want to build.
Here’s what I took away:
✔ Simplicity scales – Focused models beat complexity.
✔ Consistency builds trust – Deliver a great product every time.
✔ Human connection wins – Relationships outlast automation.
✔ Legacy matters – Short-term wins fade, but impact endures.
At SOW Capital, we’re not chasing trends. We’re focused on doing the right things, for the right reasons, with the right people, over a lifetime.
Because at the end of the day, success isn’t about doing more—it’s about doing the right things well, again and again.

02/19/2025

Office space for lease, approximately 600 sq ft on Johnston Street in the Judice Inn shopping strip. Available April 1. Call for an appointment: Gerald 337-344-1328.

Lafayette, Louisiana Burger Joint Named One of the Best in America

02/17/2025

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Lafayette, Louisiana Burger Joint Named One of the Best in America AOL.com has compiled a list of Best Hole-in-the-Wall burger joints in America, and a Lafayette favorite has made the list as the best burger joint not just in Louisiana, but in America.

02/11/2025

Office space for lease! Approximately 600 sq ft ion Johnston Street n Judice Inn shopping strip. Val for appointment, Gerald 337-344-1328.

01/28/2025

Download the Judice Inn app on your iphone or android and have your burgers ready and paid for when you drive through our pickup window. It's fast, easy and accurate! There is also a delivery option on the app for a small fee. All menu pricing same as restaurant! Simply search Judice Inn in your app store!
Orders and future orders can be placed as well as on our web site judiceinn.com!

01/21/2025

Well, I guess Judice Inn will be closed tomorrow as well! 10" so far at my house and it won't be going anywhere fast! 🙂 Be safe and stay warm folks!

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Telephone

+13379845614

Website

http://www.judiceinn.com/

Address

3134 Johnston Street
Lafayette, LA
70503

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 10pm
Tuesday	10am - 9pm
Wednesday	10am - 9pm
Thursday	10am - 10pm
Friday	10am - 10pm
Saturday	10am - 10pm

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