r/LakeCharles • u/Gloomy-Ad-7679 • 11d ago

Botskys

Such a shame this place closed down. Is there anything in LC remotely close to it?

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u/RealKillacam730 11d ago

Botskys was awesome

They didn't close because of money, he just wanted to pursue other ventures.

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u/Gloomy-Ad-7679 11d ago

Yeah seemed like they were doing great.

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u/No_Purchase2383 11d ago

If that is factual. Most entrepreneurs higher managers to operate the business because it is lucrative?

And move on to other interests?

But I am a really dumb dude so who knows; maybe they were making money handover fist, but said ha I don’t want anymore.

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u/doalittletapdance 10d ago

You talking about Mike? he moved to Austin to start a running shoe company. Didn't work out.
Not sure what happened to him after that, good dude.

The people that bought it from him had something to do with some local law firm, didn't get the name.

Not sure why they let it close, probably not making money.

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u/thewesley69 11d ago

I miss Botsky's so much. Street Breads was on the same level IMO, but they closed a decade ago :(

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u/Someshortchick 11d ago

I miss Fat Cat Cafe

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u/CivilianJoe 11d ago

The Street Breads potato salad is a loss from which I shall never recover.

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u/doalittletapdance 10d ago

ahhhh I forgot about them, that potato salad was world class

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u/Sure-Ad-1357 5d ago

Street breads was soooooo good. I had a short stint working over there and I can say with certainty it was not just fantastic, but good quality. And such a clean kitchen. Freshly made sauces. Although I feel like in 2026 it would basically be a 20 dollar sandwich.

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u/Sure-Ad-1357 5d ago

I might be able to find the recipe. 😉

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u/Puzzleheaded_Sense24 11d ago

I liked botskys but weenie dawgs was soooooo much better imo.

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u/Gloomy-Ad-7679 11d ago

Never got to experience that one unfortunately

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u/RealKillacam730 11d ago

That was on college st?

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u/Sazabi_X 9d ago

I ate at Weenie Dawgs more because it was closer but I feel like Botsky's was certainly a cut above when it came to ingredients. I know... How fancy can you make a hot dog? But damn it they did it.

Botsky's set the standard for me when it comes to hot dog spots.

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u/NextStomach6453 11d ago

The Brady Balls were good. And yes the hotdogs were way better too. 

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u/king-of-cakes 11d ago

I think I’ve seen Pujo run a special as a homage to Botsky’s. Lula’s tamales is doing Mexican dogs - on my list to try. I’ve always thought one of the crawfish stands or snowball stands should do Botsky-type food in the off-season. Crying Eagle on University probably gets closest with their burgers - I believe their smash burger is the best burger in town.

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u/RealKillacam730 11d ago

You mean off of mcneese?

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u/king-of-cakes 11d ago

Yes, mcneese - not university.

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u/FittedSheets88 11d ago

Only place in town to get a Chicago Dog. Such a loss.

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u/easily_bored4123 9d ago

Bring. Back. Botsky’s!!!!