Carpe Diem Cafe Wine - Lafayette

Cool coffee shop, love the plants minus having to duck in order to walk in because of the plants but minor issue. Place is cool, staff is nice and helpful. I tried an iced chai and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Tried their burnt honey cake and its officially my new favorite pastry dish. Indoor and outdoor seating. Wuiet enough to study. Wine is served there too.

Went into Carpe Diem today. It is a place that I used to love when an Italian woman owned it. But things are different now, and not in a good way. The young woman behind the counter was helping a couple with their order so I went to the WC. When I returned, no one was behind the counter. I waited and waited but no one came out from the kitchen so I gave up and walked out. Despite having free parking for 2 hours, and intending to have a relaxing time at Carpe Diem with a Matcha Latte, I ended up … – show

Upon entering one of the workers hounded me to order something. I usually like to settle in before I browse the menu and order and no other cafe in Lafayette has had a problem with that. It seems like the owner values making a profit over the comfort of her guests it’s just poor business etiquette to say the least.

Carpe Diem is, in my opinion, the best place in Lafayette to enjoy gelato, coffee, tea, and wine, in a pleasant environment. The service is excellent, as is the quality of the pastries offered. There is a wide array of well-made gluten-free cakes and cookies, as well as fresh croissants every morning. Recently, they've added chocolate croissants on the menu, which are the real deal (if you are a viennoiserie buff like myself… . If you're really hungry, the savory crêpes, croissant sandwiches, … – show

The highlight of Lafayette! Thanks to lovely staff and delicious treats, and such a welcoming atmosphere. We’re a couple of road weary travelers and so thrilled we stumbled on this place where we were treated like royalty by Alastair, himself a prince.