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If you guys are traveling north on I-49 towards Alexandria you have to stop here. Roughly 2 - 3 miles off the interstate. Serious pies at that place, apparently they are known for them. The coconut pie we finished off last night had to have been 6" tall. I am serious. We will be stopping back by on the way home. Just thought I'd let you know. It's worth it, believe me.
I love (good) pies.....especially coconut.....might have to make that stop in January on the way to TB.....thanks...
Randy, before I-49 was completed Lea's was the necessary stop all the troopers traveling US 71 south to BR and also on the return trip. I dont think I ever went through Lecompte without stopping. The coffee and pie was get also enjoyed talking to Mr. Lea, he looked like Col Sanders always wore the same type white suit.
Buster
Look at you Buster, you know what I'm talking about!
Lecompte has a pie festival. If you like pie they go all out festival time, in a word yum!
Been there, done that! And will do again and again and again! I knew it had to be good when Deacon told me that him and Mrs. Donna would drive up from Loureville just to eat the pies!
They have been in business there for many years.
What a coincidence......saw this in todays BR paper under "Smiley Anders" column.....
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thanks PS
Buster
a non chain restaurant.....not many left
Don't miss the strawberry pies in season also. Yes you can tell from my shape I have been there a few times(more than a few). Closer to Toledo Bend is a place called Hemphill BBQ on the Texas side. Their home made pies are awesome also. Especially the coconut. (yes, ate a few of those also)
Some of the family opened a Lea's in Monroe a number of years ago. It's on the north side of DeSiard Street a few blocks from the Lea Joyner bridge. They serve a very good breakfast along with the pies.
Check out the video of Lea on the Johnny Carson show, real funny.
"gene"
Lea Johnson On The Tonight Show With Johnny Carson - YouTube
Back when I was a kid, my dad would stop at Lea's on our way to Ville Platte and pick up a pie for my grandfather. Great place, but I don't remember ever seeing Lea himself. Wish I had though, from that video on Johnny Carson, he sounds like a hoot! :) Thanks for sharing PPG! Good memories from my childhood are always fun to stir up again.
Thanks for sharing Gene. Excellent, really enjoyed that. I am glad I found that place and hopefully shared my experience there for a few who have never been there. That will be a regular stop going to Toledo bend for me.
Thanks Gene....really enjoyed that.........Quote:
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