East Simpson Coffee Company

East Simpson Coffee Company sits on East Simpson Street in historic Old Town Lafayette, an all-ages coffee shop that turns Thursday nights into a live music slot. Performances can take place outside from May through October when the weather cooperates. The 50-person room keeps things intimate, and the coffee-shop setting gives shows a listening-oriented feel that most bar venues cannot manage. For guests, it is a warm and low-key weekly stop; for artists, the recurring Thursday slot creates a steady community-focused room.