Jim Deggys (Lafayette) Brick Oven Pizza & Brewery — Restaurant in Lafayette

You know, I always feel bad for restaurants and other businesses that house this building downtown because they never last, and it’s unfortunate to say that I think Jim Deggy’s will meet the same fate. Not only is the location inconvenient, being all the way at the end of the street, but I can’t see it possibly competing with the more established and beloved Central Pizza right down the road.

My friend and I ordered the Swamp Monster pizza, and it was okay. For being called “Swamp Monster”, there were not really any Southern-Louisiana or Cajun-inspired ingredients on the pizza, but it’s understandable since this pizza chain hails from Pineville. I would not have used a balsamic drizzle for this pizza, as it takes away from a tasty assortment of flavors. The pizza was 11 inches, but was fourteen dollars. The price alone is what took the food from three stars to two. Not to mention, the starter we had (the Habanero Cheese Bites) were ten dollars for six Bites and were not particularly memorable. They were good, but not for ten dollars. I would have taken a few dollars off of both of these items for the amount of food you get. The home-brewed beer that I ordered - a brown ale - was a neat little stout. I didn’t have any complaints there, and I would order that again.

As for service, it was alright. They weren’t stellar, but also weren’t anything to complain about, hence the three-star rating. Our waitress did take over twenty minutes to ask us what we would like to drink, but it was pretty busy because of the Krewe de Canailles parade happening an hour later, plus the live music there at the same time. It’s a new business that was slammed with guests, so I wasn’t peeved at all. However, I could see how other people might be.

The atmosphere, however, was pretty cool. It was hole-in-the-wall meets industrial, and was buzzing with life that night. The kitchen wasn’t open, but might as well have been with the large windows you could look through to see the cooks at work, which was unique. There were massive fermenters right behind the bar which were neat to look at - even more so, as the bar was floating right in the middle of the floor. Massive windows all around to look outside, industrial piping and ventilation on the ceiling, all came together for a memorable experience. However, it was very hard to get to the bathroom on a busy night, as they do not let you walk by the fermenters. I get why, but you have to make a semicircle, walking by the bar lined with people you have to squeeze past, in order to make it to the bathroom. Also, the live music was pretty difficult to hear from the far ends of the restaurant.

The bill was thirty six dollars, so my friend and I paid eighteen dollars each. However, I can see most people easily spending thirty dollars each if they each get their own pizza, plus an appetizer and alcoholic drinks.

This would not be my first choice to dine at as a downtown restaurant, but it’s not like I would refuse to come back here. This is just my first impression. I want there to be more restaurants downtown, so here I am writing my...

Finally! A place in town that doesn't have tasteless cracker for a crust!

For those that have ventured into a larger city looking for pizza and bought a slice downtown Portland/Seattle/New York....this is pretty dang close (maybe a bit better). Pizza is more than 'just' toppings, its a combination of crust/sauce/cheese AND toppings.

The cheese is another highlight, seems to be a combination of cheeses, but it maintains the right gooey'ness to hold the toppings and contribute a great taste profile.

Toppings are solid, on par with the best in town (maybe not the variety though).

I admit, I like sauce so I have to order 'extra sauce'. So the amount of sauce is a bit of a weak point.

Have had two pies so far, and both have been excellent. Service during the Festival was great and the Irish/Wales/Celtic vibe (though its not a pub in any traditional sense) is a nice variety to the downtown landscape.

My biggest concern with anything downtown, is it has to come up with a way to do a granular 'by the slice'. If I'm jumping around downtown, I may not want a whole pizza (just like I dont want a whole pitcher of beer) but want a slice or two to walk around with.

Look forward to their own beers (hopefully some stouts to combat the wave of ipa we see everywhere) in a few months and am really pulling for this spot to make it the first year and become a co-anchor with that block along with...

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolutely Incredible! A Must-Visit Spot in Lafayette!

If I could give more than 5 stars, I would! Jim Deggy's Brick Oven Pizza & Brewery continues to blow my mind, and this month’s May Pizza of the Month – The Birria Pizza – is on another level! Flavor-packed, cheesy, with that perfect blend of slow-cooked birria and gooey mozzarella—every bite felt like a celebration. The dipping consommé? Pure magic. It’s rich, savory, and brings the whole experience together. Whoever dreamed up this pizza deserves a high five and a raise.

The atmosphere was buzzing, but what really made the experience unforgettable was Bree, our server. She was an absolute gem—friendly, attentive, upbeat, and just a joy to be around. Bree made us feel like VIPs from the moment we sat down. She knew the menu inside and out and had that rare mix of charm and professionalism that you just don’t find often. She's everything good about the service industry, and then some!

This place keeps setting the bar higher every time I visit. Between the phenomenal food and world-class service, Jim Deggy’s is a Lafayette treasure. Do yourself a favor and get that Birria Pizza before the month ends—you'll be dreaming about it long after...