The Original Ground Pat’i, the popular local burger restaurant located at 2303 Johnston Street in Lafayette, is expanding with a second location into the former Romacelli space at 505 W Pont des Mouton in North Lafayette’s Couret Farms Development.
This expansion comes after Pizzaville USA’s owners, John Mouisset & Kim Broussard, purchased the well-known Johnston Street restaurant to preserve a Lafayette legacy establishment. In the acquisition, the name “Original Ground Pat’i” changed to its new name “The Original Patti”.
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The new name, while familiar, is to ensure that Lafayette Parish’s residents’ expectations are met when it comes quality, familiarity, and tradition.
It’s the same menu selection, but with a new name, upgraded facilities, and the same great tradition that locals have come to love.
The new Couret Farms location will feature a full bar and outdoor seating.
On a personal note, one of the first restaurants that I have ever had the pleasure of eating at before moving to Lafayette was The Original Ground Pat’i. It was with a group of car show buddies and I remember not knowing how to get there from the Evangeline Thruway. I remember it being really good and the atmosphere was warm and cozy. So I am happy to see the Original Patti expansion coming closer to the Northside of Lafayette.
The original location is staying open!
A tentative opening date for The Original Patti in Couret Farms is set for early January 2022.
You can check out the restaurants Facebook page at https://facebook.com/groundpati/.
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