The French Press - Ambassador
Lafayette, LA
3822 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy, Lafayette, LA 70503, USA107 itemsUpdated July 6, 2026
Structured menu data
A La Carte
Biscuit
Crab Cake
Eggs
Pancake
Sausage
Beverages
Ginger Ale
$3.00Hot Tea
$3.25Iced Tea
$3.00Juice
$4.00Lemonade
$3.00Milk
$4.00Sparkling Water
$5.00Breakfast/Brunch Entrees
"Breesus" Boudin Biscuits
3 buttermilk biscuit sliders with bacon, fried boudin balls and Steen's cane syrup. Choice of potatoes or cheddar corn grits.
Acadian Breakfast Sandwich
Bacon, over-medium eggs, cheese, boudin patty. Tabasco mayo on grilled Texas toast. Choice of potatoes or cheddar corn grits.
Breakfast Sandwich
Bacon, eggs, avocado, tomato, chipotle aioli, and choice of cheddar/Swiss/goat cheese on a buttery croissant. Choice potatoes or cheddar corn grits | Sub Spinach Wrap for extra charge
Cajun Benedict
Toasted French bread, boudin patty, American cheese, 2 poached-medium eggs topped with our chicken & andouille gumbo | Add Fried Shrimp for extra charge
Chicken & Waffles
Fried chicken strips tossed in Leblanc's cane jelly on top of a cheddar waffle.
Crab Cake Benedict
2 seared crab cakes, ham, poached eggs, hollandaise. Choice of potatoes or cheddar corn grits.
Eggs Benedict
Toasted English muffin, poached eggs, ham hollandaise. Choice of potatoes or cheddar corn grits.
French Press Toast
Cream cheese and banana stuffed French toast with berry-champagne compote | Add Vanilla Ice Cream for extra charge
Grits & Grillades
Spicy marinated pork braised in a red roux with 2 eggs any style over corn grits. Served with toasted French bread | Add Fried Shrimp for extra charge
Pancakes
Buttermilk pancakes with any combination of additions you like: Blueberry | Praline Bacon | Banana Chocolate Chip | Candied Walnut | Toasted Pecan
Shrimp & Andouille Omelet
Sauteed shrimp, Andouille sausage, caramelized onion, scallion, and gruyere cheese. Choice of potatoes or cheddar corn grits.
Catering - Breakfast/Brunch Entrees
Cream Cheese & Banana Stuffed French Toast with Berry-Champagne Compote
Grits & Grillades with Toasted French Bread
New Orleans Style BBQ Shrimp with Creamy Gruyere Grits
Pancakes & Belgian Waffles
Seasonal Vegetable Quiche
Sweet Baby Breesus
Buttermilk biscuit sliders with bacon, fried boudin balls, and steen's cane syrup.
Catering - Breakfast/Brunch Sides
Assorted Pastries & Cookies
Bacon or Breakfast Sausage
Creamy Stone-Ground Cheese Grits
Croissants & Biscuits with Butter & Jelly
Fresh Mixed Fruit
House-Made Honey Granola & Vanilla Yogurt
Praline Bacon
Scrambled Eggs
Toast, Butter & Jam
Catering - Dinner Buffet Entrees
Blackened Catfish with Corn Maque Choux Crab Cakes & Grilled Asparagus
Grilled Cornbread & Foie Gras-Pecan Stuffed Quail with Sauce Meurette
Sliced Whole Beef Tenderloin, Pistolettes & Horseradish Cream
Catering - Dinner Buffet Sides
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Pesto, Prosciutto & Parmesan
Catering - Lunch Appetizers
Shrimp & Avocado Salad
Shrimp and avocado salad with cherry tomatoes and creamy NOLA remoulade dressing.
Catering - Lunch Buffet Entrees
Blackened Redfish Coubillion with Rice
Fried Catfish with Spicy Tartar Sauce & House Cocktail Sauce
Seafood Penne Pasta with Crawfish, Shrimp & Three-Cheese Mornay
Catering - Lunch Buffet Sides
Curry Roasted Vegetables
Cauliflower, brussels' sprouts, baby carrots, and mushrooms.
Mushroom, Spinach & Bacon Risotto
Catering - Lunch Entrees
Crawfish & Escargot Fricassee
Crawfish and Escargot Fricassee with potato gnocchi, white asparagus, sugar snap peas, and truffle herbed gratin.
Grilled Gulf Fish
Grilled gulf fish with roasted cauliflower, crab, grilled shrimp, and spicy chili beurre blanc.
Grilled Marinated Hanger Steak with Truffle
Garlic mashed potatoes and cognac demi.
Petite Filet with Braised Greens, Caramelized Onion, Potato Hash & Cognac Demi
Cocktails
Bacon Bloody Mary
$14.00bacon infused vodka, Zing Zang, spicy pickled vegetables
Brandy Milk Punch
$14.00Brandy, whipped milk, vanilla, nutmeg
Dalmation
$13.00Titos, ruby red grapefruit, black pepper simple
French 75
$12.00cognac, sparkling wine, lemon, elderflower
Iced Irish Coffee
$13.50Jameson, Frangelico, Bailey's, cream
LaGrand Fizz
$14.00Ketel One, St-Germain, lemon, lime, soda
Ophelia
$13.00Tanqueray, Cointreau, lemon simple
Stagolee
$13.00Bulleit Rhye, mint, Grand Marnier, lemon
Coffee
Community Drip
French Press
Fresh Ground
$3.25By The Cup, Ground To Order.
House Coffee
$3.25Iced Coffee
$4.00Desserts
Apple Pie
Served warm with vanilla ice cream.
Beignets
Regular or cinnamon spiced with powdered sugar and chocolate dipping sauce.
Bourbon-Honey Bread Pudding with Chocolate & Candied Pecans
Chocolate Brownie
Served warm with vanilla ice cream.
European Style Chocolate Torte with Gin Mousse & Red Wine-Raspberry Coulis
Lemon Crème Brûlée with Fresh Berries
Mint-Lemon Crème Brûlée with Fresh Berry Garnish
Szechuan Shortbread with Strawberry-Champagne Compote & Vanilla Ice Cream
Lunch Entrees
Blackened Shrimp Wrap
Gulf shrimp seared in our blackening spice with lettuce, tomato, purple onion, and charred scallion aioli in a chipotle wrap. Choice of fries or bacon-scallion potato salad.
Cajun Dip
Braised then pulled pork roast with ham, house pickles, Tabasco mayo, and Swiss served au jus on toasted French bread. Choice of fries or bacon-scallion potato salad.
Couillon Burger
1/2 pound burger on a toasted bun with lettuce, tomato, onion, over-medium egg, bacon, American cheese, and special sauce. Choice of fries or bacon-scallion potato salad.
Croque Madame
Same as the Croque Monsieur: served whole and topped with sunny-side-up egg and bechamel. Choice of fries or bacon-scallion potato salad.
Croque Monsieur
Grilled cheese on Texas toast with sliced ham, tomato, Gruyere cheese and herbed aioli. Choice of fries or bacon-scallion potato salad.
Poboy
Catfish | Shrimp | Oyster • Choose one perfectly fried and dressed with lettuce, tomato, purple onion, tartar & cocktail sauces on toasted French bread. Choice of fries or bacon-scallion potato salad.
Shrimp & Grits
Stewed Louisiana shrimp in a buttery tomato sauce served over corn grits with toasted French bread | Add Fried Shrimp for extra charge
Mimosas
Classic Plus Mimosa
champagne + orange juice + cranberry juice
Poinsettia
champagne + cranberry
The French Press Mimosa
champagne + pineapple juice
The Grand Mimosa
champagne + orange juice, Grand Marnier
The Saint Mimosa
champagne + St. Germain
Salads
Baby Greens Salad
Baby greens salad with strawberry vinaigrette, toasted walnuts, roasted beets, purple onions, and peppered goat cheese.
French Press Wedge
Small or Large • Baby romaine lettuce, fried chicken strips, chopped bacon, boiled egg, avocado, cherry tomatoes, purple onion, cheddar cheese with buttermilk ranch dressing.
Mixed Baby Greens
Small or Large • Fresh mixed baby greens, strawberries, sliced purple onion, crumbled goat cheese, toasted walnuts with a cranberry vinaigrette | Add Grilled Chicken, or Shrimp for extra charge
Shrimp & Avocado
Small or Large • Poached gulf shrimp, avocado, cherry tomatoes, and baby lettuce tossed with a rich and creamy NOLA remoulade dressing. Served with toasted French bread.
Spinach Salad
Spinach salad with apples, purple onions, pecans, and blue cheese vinaigrette.
Sides
Breakfast Potatoes
Red potatoes sauteed with onions, peppers, and a touch of cayenne | Add Bacon and Blue Cheese for extra charge
Cheddar Corn Grits
Creamy stone ground grits with corn and cheddar cheese | Chipotle Cheddar Grits for extra charge
Chef's Salad
Romaine, cherry tomato, purple onion, cucumber, ranch dressing.
French Fries
House pressed Idaho potatoes fried golden.
Fresh Fruit
Seasonal selection cut to order.
Potato Salad
Creamy red potato salad with bacon and fresh scallions.
Truffle Fries
An order of our house fries flavored with white truffle oil. Served with herbed aioli.
Soda
Barq's Root Beer
$3.00Coke
$3.00Diet Coke
$3.00Dr. Pepper
$3.00Sprite
$3.00Soups
Bisque
A local tradition, corn and crab bisque made with LA blue crab claw meat.
Chicken & Andouille Gumbo with Toasted French Bread
Gumbo
Made with a dark roux. Chicken thighs & andouille sausage served on basmati rice.