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re: Rant- Billy’s Boudin in Scott
Posted on 12/28/21 at 10:01 am to Twenty 49
Posted on 12/28/21 at 10:01 am to Twenty 49
I feel like they could/should implement an electric ordering kiosk similar to what bucees have. Although this would require your clientele to be able to use such a thing which may be asking too much.
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Posted on 12/28/21 at 10:17 am to CajunDoc
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Demographic bothered me much less than the speed of service
You said it, own it! Don't backtrack!
Posted on 12/28/21 at 10:18 am to CajunDoc
While I enjoy Billy’s very, very much, I don’t bother with the Scott location due to the exact frustrations in your post (well, except for your frustration over demographics, I’m not that petty of a snowflake). I go to the Opelousas and newish Carencro locations.
The boudin from Kartchner’s and Nunu’s is very much on par (in my opinion), or at least so negligible in comparison that’s it’s not worth the extra commotion going to Billy’s.
Also, had the fried ribs from Kartchner’s for the first time this past Sunday…holy geez. Thats worth the reason to go North on LA 93 instead of South at that exit.
The boudin from Kartchner’s and Nunu’s is very much on par (in my opinion), or at least so negligible in comparison that’s it’s not worth the extra commotion going to Billy’s.
Also, had the fried ribs from Kartchner’s for the first time this past Sunday…holy geez. Thats worth the reason to go North on LA 93 instead of South at that exit.
This post was edited on 12/28/21 at 10:24 am
Posted on 12/28/21 at 10:26 am to ragincajun03
best stop is better than billys anyways. havent had dons in a couple years but the boudin was on point last couple times...everything else not so much.
Posted on 12/28/21 at 10:42 am to ragincajun03
Same here, I live at that exit and bypass the line at Billys every single time for Best Stop or Kartchners. Billys may be better but there's no way it's better enough to make it worth the wait or parking lot headache. One day if I pass by early enough and the line isn't terrible I'll stop in and grab some to see if I'm really losing out.
Posted on 12/28/21 at 11:21 am to USMCTIGER1970
How is saying one thing bothers me more than something else backtracking? Still acknowledging both bother me but to different extents.
Also I said “demographic” and referred to people on government assistance and who use their cell phones in what most consider in opportune times. This applies to a variety of people.
Also I said “demographic” and referred to people on government assistance and who use their cell phones in what most consider in opportune times. This applies to a variety of people.
Posted on 12/28/21 at 12:06 pm to bnb9433
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Kartchners
If it was just about service and quality they would put Billy’s out of business.
Posted on 12/28/21 at 12:24 pm to CajunDoc
I also decided to load up on the Billy's while back home for Christmas. Drove this time but I usually fly in so don't get the option to load up an ice chest often to bring back. I went to Opelousas location and it wasn't bad at all. Got a total of about 15 pounds of regular, smoked and crawfish. Also a couple other things as well. I am stocked for now.
Posted on 12/28/21 at 1:47 pm to ragincajun03
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boudin from Kartchner’s and Nunu’s is very much on par (in my opinion), or at least so negligible in comparison that’s it’s not worth the extra commotion going to Billy’s.
Haven't had Nunu's but agree otherwise with this.
Billy's smoked boudin is GOAT1. Kartchners is 1A.
Can inhale either equally.
Posted on 12/28/21 at 3:56 pm to CajunDoc
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I got there around 3PM (on a Monday) thinking I would miss the lunch rush. Line was decently long but honestly I’ve seen longer in that place. I waited >40 minutes in line to check out despite them having 3 registers open. By far the most frustratingly slow process I’ve ever witnessed. It was a terrible combination of slow clerks and indecisive patrons. How does one wait in line for that long, then get to the register and not have their order ready.
The demographic was also very different than I remember and there were significantly more signs saying they don’t accept food stamps and they won’t serve you if you’re on your cell phone.
TLDR: going to Opelousas location next time
It'd like that at all the locations. Opelousas, Lafayette, Krotz Springs. Expect to spend at least 15 minutes (or sometimes alot more) in line on average says.
Posted on 12/29/21 at 8:11 am to CajunDoc
I know I'm in the minority but I prefer Kartchner's over Billy's for most items. When it comes to regular boudin, I prefer Bourque's over either.
Posted on 12/29/21 at 8:40 am to moontigr
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I know I'm in the minority but I prefer Kartchner's over Billy's for most items.
The sausage at Kartchner's is top-tier, especially the andouille. As for the boudin, sometimes just depends which one I've gone longer without having.
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When it comes to regular boudin, I prefer Bourque's over either.
Had their boudin for the first time while in Lafayette for Christmas. I agree, the inside was great. The casing, however, much more chewy than places like Billy's, Kartchners and Earl's. I like a casing that bites off easy. Also picked up some of that jalapeno cheese bread I've read about on here. THAT was certainly worth the price of admission.
And you mention regular boudin; that's how I judge all places' boudin. Smoking can even make subpar boudin taste good (Peto's in Roanoke is Exhibit A for that). How boudin tastes without needing that extra smoke flavor is how I determine my personal favorite places. I can always just buy the regular cold and throw it in my smoker at home.
Posted on 12/29/21 at 9:47 am to CajunDoc
Line is always too long at Billy’s. I rarely go there as there are lots of of other very good options.
Posted on 12/29/21 at 1:59 pm to tenfoe
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If it was just about service and quality they would put Billy’s out of business.
No doubt.
I now stop exclusively at Kartchners instead of Billy's.
Posted on 12/29/21 at 2:08 pm to CajunDoc
You got best stop right there or the Karchners, shite Dons will get you in and out.
Billy’s is always a nightmare
Billy’s is always a nightmare
Posted on 12/29/21 at 2:29 pm to OTIS2
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Opelousas location
My "go to" location.
go to dez meaux's instead if you're in opelousas.
Posted on 12/29/21 at 3:22 pm to Twenty 49
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and without having ever worked there, can often immediately see things that would make the operation more efficient. How is management there all day and never figures it out?
Process improvements cost money. Better employees cost money - if they can even be found. Owner doesn't want to take a hit to profit, which they think will happen, and doesn't believe more efficient will result in higher sales.
It's the same mentality that results in store owners passing along credit card fees to the customer, despite a million studies that indicate accepting credit cards result in higher sales.
I used to have a lot of clients in F&B, most of them have been fired because they are great cooks and terrible business owners when it comes to finding ways to make more money. They make "enough" and are happy with it.
Posted on 12/29/21 at 3:23 pm to tigerfoot
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best stop
No
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Karchners
Yes
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Dons
No
Posted on 12/29/21 at 4:47 pm to LSUFanHouston
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Process improvements cost money. Better employees cost money - if they can even be found. Owner doesn't want to take a hit to profit, which they think will happen, and doesn't believe more efficient will result in higher sales.
I know its fun to try and knock billys for some people but you have to give it up To him. Dude took a shitty store in krotz springs to what he has now. An insanely successful business that has a full parking lot at every location pretty much around the clock.
Not only that, but i think his product has been very consistent. Very few places grow like he has and not take a hit on quality and consistency but his product hasnt.
Im def envious of what he has accomplished. I have customers from out of state that ask me to send them billys boudin. 20 years ago that was pretty much unheard of. Dude took the boudin industry to a higher level.
This post was edited on 12/29/21 at 4:50 pm
Posted on 12/29/21 at 7:23 pm to LSUFanHouston
I agree in regards to Best Stop’s boudin. Can’t quite put my finger on it, but I personally rank if 5th on that exit.
Excellent cracklins and enjoy their boudin balls.
Excellent cracklins and enjoy their boudin balls.
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