Garyville, LA: The Small Town with a Big Heart (and an Even Bigger Appetite)

Before Buddy B’s was slinging Kajun Burgers and Fege Brownies with a smile, Garyville, Louisiana was already simmering with Southern charm and historic flavor.

Nestled along the scenic River Road between New Orleans and Baton Rouge, Garyville is a town steeped in Louisiana’s rich past—a place where sugarcane fields meet front porches, and the Mississippi River hums just steps away. Originally developed in the early 20th century as a company town for the Lutcher and Moore Cypress Lumber Company, Garyville grew from sawdust and industry into a tight-knit community full of grit, pride, and gumbo.

One of the most iconic landmarks in town is the San Francisco Plantation, a vibrant, Creole-style sugar plantation house built in the 1850s, just a mile down the road from Buddy B’s. With its colorful gingerbread trim and storied past, it’s one of the most photographed homes in the South—and a must-see for anyone road-tripping through St. John the Baptist Parish.

But Garyville isn’t just about history—it’s about heart. Generations of families have stayed, worked, cooked, and celebrated right here, keeping traditions alive and welcoming visitors like they’ve known them forever. It’s that same spirit of hospitality and homegrown pride that inspired Gary and Fege Boe to open Buddy B’s in 1998—turning an old gas station into a local treasure, one biscuit at a time.

So whether you’re a history buff, a scenic drive enthusiast, or just someone who knows a good plate lunch when you see one, Garyville’s got something for you. And at the heart of it all? A restaurant that serves its food the way Garyville lives its life: with deep roots, bold flavor, and a whole lot of heart.

Next stop: breakfast at Buddy B’s, followed by a stroll through history. That’s how we do it in Garyville.