With Lent just one week away, it’s nearly time for students who celebrate to begin observing all the Lenten traditions that come with the season.
Though it can be quite difficult to find places that serve meatless meals, there are many restaurants and dining establishments, on and off campus, that offer a variety of Lenten-friendly meals to help students through the upcoming 40-day season.
Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church
Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church is offering Lenten-friendly meals on Fridays at 6:30 p.m. following the weekly Stations of the Cross at 5:30 p.m. The meals will be around $10 and proceeds will benefit the Sacred Heart of Jesus School.
Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church is located about 10 minutes from campus at 2250 Main St., Baton Rouge.
The Chimes
Located on Highland Road near campus, The Chimes offers an array of seafood options perfect for Lent. This restaurant features stand-out Southern favorites, including the classic seafood gumbo, crawfish etouffee and a variety of seafood platters and po-boys to satisfy your Cajun cravings. Students can visit The Chimes at 3357 Highland Road, Baton Rouge.
Sushi Nori
Looking for a grab-and-go option? Sushi Nori, located on the first floor of the Student Union, serves all the classic types of sushi as well as an original LSU Roll. In addition to sushi, Sushi Nori also serves sushi bowls, spring rolls, bao and even boba tea.
Einstein Bros Bagels
Don’t forget about the most important meal of the day. At Einstein Bros Bagels, which can be found on the first floor of the Student Union, students can mix and match a variety of bagels and toppings to create the perfect breakfast bagel. Though this Student Union staple features meat toppings, it also has many Lenten-friendly options, like eggs, cheeses, avocado and a selection of cream cheese shmears.
City Slice Pizza
This build-your-own pizza place features an assortment of toppings to satisfy any craving. Choose a pre-built pizza straight from the menu, like the “Earth Day”, “Greek Life” or “Neapolitan” pizzas, or build your own using a variety of Lenten-friendly toppings.
City Slice Pizza is located on 124 W. Chimes St., with a smaller pop-up location on the second floor of the Student Union.
Acme Oyster House
Featuring New Orleans specialties like seafood gumbo, po-boys and fried seafood platters, Acme Oyster House is another great option if you’re craving a hearty New Orleans meal this Lent.
Students can enjoy a sit-down meal or take their food to-go at 3535 Perkins Road, Baton Rouge.
