Batch & Brine is a trendy Lafayette restaurant dedicated to serving modern cuisine in an atmosphere that's friendly, joyous, and welcoming. The menu features plenty of recipes that come from the five founding chefs' family recipes, and range from Mediterranean-style salads filled with greens, olives, roasted peppers, and feta, to Middle Eastern favorites like spiced lamb merguez with harissa aioli and falafel.

Don't forget that Batch & Brine is also a popular brunch destination, thanks to unique dishes like peanut butter and jelly-stuffed French toast, made with challah and freshly-ground peanut butter. If you prefer something a bit more savory, you might consider the pastrami hash with fried eggs and rye toast. Whatever you choose to eat, regulars say you should be sure to order one of the bar's breakfast cocktails to pair with your meal — try the Mint Chocolate Mocha for something with a bit of caffeine to wake you up.

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