Exhibit 23



                      CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS


We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements
(Form S-8 No. 33-17737 and Form S-8 No.  33-27793)  and in the Registration
Statement and related Prospectuses (Form S-3 No. 33-17131)  of  our  report
dated  August 2, 2000 with respect to the consolidated financial statements
and schedule of  Piccadilly Cafeterias, Inc. included in this Annual Report
(Form 10-K) for the year ended June 30, 2000.





/s/  Ernst & Young LLP
New Orleans, Louisiana
September 11, 2000