Johnson's Boucanière
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SMOKED MEATS

BOUDIN

PLATE LUNCHES

SANDWICHES

WEEKEND BBQ

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OUR History

 

Arneastor Johnson (left) & Joe Miller on the steps of Johnson’s Grocery

 

We are a restaurant whose story began at Johnson’s Grocery in Eunice.   Johnson’s Grocery was a dry goods store and specialty meat market.   The store was opened by Arneastor Johnson and his daughter, Marie Johnson Fruge, in 1937.   They delivered groceries, had charge accounts, and provided unmatched customer service.   They were known for their world famous Boudin as well as their Smoked Sausage, Tasso, and Cajun Specialty Meats.   They became the first dry goods store to commercially sell boudin, a south Louisiana delicacy, in the 1940s.   Five generations of the Johnson family worked there and they served their community until 2005.

Lori Johnson Walls, Arneastor’s granddaughter, opened Johnson’s Boucaniére in Lafayette, LA, in 2008.   She has been continuing their tradition and honoring her family’s legacy by using the same recipes in the making of our Boudin, Smoked (and unsmoked) Sausages, and Tasso.   

While we stay true to our roots, we also serve BBQ and Smoked Meats using Rubs and Sauces developed by Lori's husband and pit master Greg Walls over 15 years ago.  Sit down on our huge covered wrap around porch (heated and cooled) and enjoy a meal while you listen to some Big Band music or Local Tunes pumped out by KRVS.  Come experience the past and present, the old and the new, at Johnson's Boucanière in the heart of Downtown Lafayette To-Day.  

Mr. Wallace Johnson’s Famous Hot-Boudin To-Day Sign. Placed out front to let customers know when the Boudin is Hot and Ready. (Copyright Johnson’s Boucaniere LLC).

Joe Johnson (L) & Stephen Johnson (R) loading up a delivery for Johnson’s Grocery.

Hot Boudin To-Day sign in front of Johnson’s Grocery early on a Saturday Morning.

The first building that housed Johnon’s Grocery. Photo taken in 1926

Johnson’s Grocery’s Third Location in Eunice, Louisiana.

Marie Johnson Fruge on the steps of Johnson’s Grocery’s Third Location in 1955.

The Johnson Brothers - Wallace, Matthew, Stephen, & Joe (L-R).

The Johnson’s (2004) Stephen, Tommy, Wallace, Lorita, Matthew (L-R).

The Original Smokehouse located just outside of the back of Johnson”s Grocery in Eunice.