Lea’s Lunchroom

This historic Louisiana restaurant, Lea's Lunchroom, which opened in 1928, doesn't have an extensive menu and never has. In the late Roaring Twenties, Lea Johnson opened a little highway restaurant that only served ham sandwiches, a special-of-the-day plate lunch, Louisiana coffee, and baked pies. When asked why, Johnson just stated that they were a waste of time and that if the food was good, customers would return.

The menu has remained almost unchanged, with the exception of the specialty-of-the-day plate lunch, which includes a choice of three different types of meat as well as a range of locally grown veggies and sides. Johnson allegedly claimed to have perfected his ham sandwich by utilizing a blend of sliced, home-baked, and ground ham. You can't leave Lea's Lunchroom without trying one of their world-famous pies, which are said to have been passed down from Lea's wife, Miss Georgia, and her family. This timeless restaurant is a Louisiana tradition and a true diner in every meaning of the word.

Address: 1810 Hwy. 71 S. / Lecompte, Louisiana 71346
Phone: 318.776.5178
Hours:

• Tuesday - Sunday: 7:00 am to 3:00 pm
• Monday: Closed

Website: leaslunchroom.com