My sister took me to Lucia Bakehouse as a treat while I was visiting, and it did not disappoint…read more The danishes are excellent, but the croissants are what really stood out. The puff pastry is some of the best I have had, incredibly flaky with a perfect texture and just the right balance of richness. Prices are on the higher side, but in this case it feels justified based on the quality and execution. If you are in Lafayette and appreciate well done French pastries, this is definitely worth a stop.

When Jim Gossen says geaux here, you just geaux…read more Cause you know it's going to be something terrific. And so,even though my hotel has that breakfast included thing, my first stop for breakfast today is Lucia a boulangerie, patisserie and viennoiserie. Which spellcheck wanted to write as Vietnam Wasabi. And I've already read that the most popular items seems to be the cinnamon pastry and they even have a great T-shirt. There's 2000's era post punk/new wave Allah-La's playing on the sound system.

A co-worker of mine raved about how delicious Keller's King Cake Amaretto Walnut Cream Cheese is,…read moreand insisted that I give it a try. Since it's a local bakery, I thought, "Why not? I'm always up for supporting my community." So, I headed to one of their downtown locations on Friday after work to place my order. The cashier, Nyla, told me to come back the next day--Saturday--around 10 AM for pickup. Saturday rolled around, and I could hardly contain my excitement. I woke up early and eagerly counted down the minutes until my pickup time. I arrived at the bakery at exactly 10 a.m. and approached the counter to give my name for the order. However, my enthusiasm quickly turned into confusion when one of the staff members returned, unable to locate my order. She asked me for my full name again, which I provided, but after another five minutes, another woman from the back emerged, confirming they still couldn't find any record of it. I expressed my disbelief, explaining that I had placed my order with Nyla just the day before. In response, Riley, another staff member, sought out Nyla for clarification. Although Nyla acknowledged that my name sounded familiar, she seemed to avoid making eye contact with me, which added to my discomfort. After further searching with no results, Riley asked if I had the receipt. Unfortunately, I didn't bring it along, to which she coldly replied that without the receipt, they couldn't confirm whether I had actually paid for the cake. It struck me as absurd--when Nyla took my order, she never mentioned that I would need the receipt for pickup, nor did I anticipate that my name alone wouldn't suffice. I challenged Riley, asking what the point was of taking my full name if they couldn't keep track of their orders. She explained that during the busy Mardi Gras season, they had numerous orders to manage, which seemed to be an inadequate excuse for their oversight. After what felt like an intense and unnecessary interrogation lasting over 15 minutes, Riley finally handed me the coveted King Cake, but not without delivering a condescending remark: "I'm assuming you've paid for it," she said, her tone and facial expression dripping with skepticism. This comment stung, especially coming from someone representing a local business I was eager to support. On the drive home, I couldn't shake the feeling that I had been accused of theft. So, as soon as I got home, I searched for the receipt. Once I found it, I drove back to Keller's to clear things up and prove I wasn't stealing. Upon my return, I approached one of the staff members and confidently presented my receipt, stating, "Look, I paid for this King Cake yesterday; I'm not attempting to steal." I asked if they would take back the King Cake and refund my money. Just then, Riley appeared from the kitchen, acknowledging that they had indeed misplaced my order and she had spoken with her manager who offered an apology. However, I firmly told her that an apology was insufficient after being treated as if I were a thief. "Do you now believe me?" I asked, but Riley simply reiterated her apology while I expressed that my morning had been ruined by the entire experience. To make matters worse, the manager never took the initiative to come forward and address the situation or apologize to me directly. To the management and owner of Keller's Bakery, I have several pointed questions: First, why was this situation not handled with professionalism and care? The failure to manage it properly is disappointing. Second, what would have happened if I didn't have the receipt? Would my word not be enough to be believed? Does trust depend on factors like race or socio-economic status in your establishment? This entire experience has left me with a bitter taste from the treatment I received. I can say with certainty that I will never recommend Keller's Bakery to friends or coworkers, nor will I return to support a business that lacks fundamental values of respect and accountability.

*King Cake Review*…read more My dad is known to say that Keller's has the best king cake in the area. Now, my dad knows a lot of stuff about a lot of stuff but when it comes to king cakes I just kinda turn my ears off when anyone, including dear old dad, around here claims to know anything about king cake. I realize I sound like a snob...but y'all. People who live here just accept (without question or protest!!) that donut shops basically make a bigger donut, put purple, green and gold icing on it at and call it a king cake. Like no one is saying anything!! WTF people? That's a donut. For years this has gone on and donut shops were just counting all their extra money and probably laughing about fooling the Cajuns. There must've been enough transient people like me who were like "hey, you guys are being lied to. That ain't no king cake." Now don't get me wrong, no bakery here makes anything even close to what the New Orleans area is used to regarding the Mardi Gras delicacy, but some of them, like Kellers, are damn good still. They also have unique fillings like amaretto walnut and lemon cream cheese. Definitely worth a try!

I contacted Skylar from California about surprising my husband with a cake. She made the whole…read moreprocess SO easy. From the sculpted cake theme to the delivery at a local hotel, I was beyond impressed. The cake itself was so real looking my husband called to say "thanks for the Tito's, but why's it in the fridge?". Once he figured out it was cake he was blown away! I recommend her 1000x over and I wish she lived in California because I'd have her cakes for every event.

Sky baked cupcakes for my son's wedding and everyone said how delicious they were. Unfortunately,…read morethey were all gone before I could get one, but I tasted them prior to ordering and i can vouch for their deliciousness. I'm not a huge red velvet cake fan, but Sky's are delicious! We ordered red velvet, butter pecan and strawberry cupcakes. We also ordered an almond flavored cake for cutting. Sky did a great job and even drove out to the venue to set up the cake and cupcake. I highly recommend Sky's the Limit Cakes whenever you need a deliciously moist cake or cupcakes!

The donuts were incredibly fresh, soft and full of flavor without being overly sweet. There was a…read moregreat selection to choose from, and everything looked tempting. The staff greeted everyone with a smile and kept the line moving quickly. It;s easy to see why this place has so many loyal customers, and I'll definitely be back for another dozen.

At The original Meche's i stopped in for supplies for a morning meeting with 27 attending. What a…read moredonut factory, friendly and efficient AND delicious ! I purchased 30 kolaches and 3 dozen glazed donuts. The kolaches were the big hit (i sampled the ham and cheese - delicious ) as they were gone in 10 minutes! Donuts were also great, fresh airy and crispy ! If your gonna have a glazed donut that's the way you want it No pictures- we ate them all

Piece of Cake Bakery came through for me in a time crunch for my mom's wedding cake. The woman I…read moreplaced my order with had great customer service over the phone and her warm & friendly tone reassured me that my order would meet my expectations. It most definitely did & then some! The cake was beautiful & tasted great (and wedding cake flavor). I received several compliments on it. The cake was also very reasonably priced. I do not live in the Lafayette area but when I'm visiting family, they are definitely my go-to moving forward!

I highly recommend Piece of Cake! They did a phenomenal job with the groom's cake for my wedding --…read morea red velvet armadillo a la Steel Magnolias (which, let's face it, was really MY cake -- childhood dream accomplished). The cake itself was moist and delicious, but the decorating was nothing short of amazing. They also provided fantastic service -- zero drama, transparent process, fair pricing, clear communication, and timely delivery service. I was so impressed with this bakery from beginning to end. My only regret is that I didn't hire them to do my actual wedding cake, but since that was such a disaster (by a big name legacy bakery in Lafayette) I might have them make an anniversary cake in a year...so impressed! Definitely a fan! Hire them.

Always the best kolachies in Acadiana. Baked not fried. The stuffed breads are delicious too. I…read morenever get donuts. Quaint little bakery and always a place to sit which I do. There is a drive through as well. Local owners also a big plus for me. I always come here whenever I have the chance.

Friendly staff and delicious donuts. Tons of bacon crumble on top of their maple bacon donuts.read more

I read about this store on the Lafayette tourism website and have been wanting to come for some…read moretime now. The store holds two stores in one. Half romantic books that highlights the dark, LGBTQIA+ and then your regular romance novels. I am not allowed to purchase any books at the moment, but I will be back once I am allowed to once again. The other half is a sweets bakery. I got two of the macaroons and an iced coffee. The prices were very reasonable, the coffee very good, and the service was amazing. Their restroom was so cute, I had to take a picture! And they had feminine hygiene products in case there is a need!

Y'all. Bonne Vie is simply amazing. So amazing, I'm wondering where to even start?!…read more Every time I come here I feel like I've just stepped into a French cafe somewhere in Paris. Heather has set up this shop so perfectly with such wonderful attention to detail... from the music softly piping through the speakers to the beautiful furnishings. Even the art on the walls is carefully thought out. If that wasn't enough, there is a Little Free Library here! And it is the most beautiful one I've ever seen and there is nothing little about it...there are so many books! If you are a book lover like me you will feel like you've died and gone to heaven. And just when you thought this place couldn't be any cuter you find out they do themes every week and reflect the theme into the delicious goodies. Themes like Bridgerton, Barbie, Harry Styles, Star Wars and Taylor Swift. SO much fun, so stinking adorable and the desserts aren't just gorgeous to look at, they are delicious, too. Bonne Vie is such a local treasure!!!

I forget where I first heard about this place (probably TikTok), but thankfully I had it…read morebookmarked. It was about 15 minutes off the highway on our trip back from New Orleans to Texas on a Friday, and hubby rarely lets me down when I propose a foodie detour -- so he was game! Thank goodness I didn't read the reviews too closely beforehand because apparently they can sell out early. We rolled in around 11:30 am, and while there was a short line, it moved quickly -- and they still had EVERY flavor available. Score! We opted for a box of four ($3.50 for a standard flavor, $3.75 for a seasonal one) -- honestly, way cheaper (and better) than that sad Crumbl franchise. We went with the s'mores (the gal in front of us said she came in just for that one), a mint Oreo, a butter cookie, and a chocolate one with cheesecake inside. It's now one day later, and there's only one left -- that's how good they are! The texture is that perfect slightly under-baked middle, which, in my humble opinion, is the superior way to bake a cookie. Of the three I've tried so far, the mint Oreo has been my favorite -- rich, chewy, and perfectly balanced between chocolate and mint. The s'mores was also fantastic -- melty and gooey in all the right ways. On to the owner's story -- which is seriously inspiring. Caroline started baking cookies at 21 during Covid, selling them to friends and family. She quickly realized she had a business on her hands. With the help of her dad -- who's also a business owner -- she launched this company, and now she's absolutely killing it with three Louisiana locations, a growing team of employees, and a reputation for selling out almost daily. What she's built takes guts, and it's clear she's not just surviving -- she's thriving. But what I love most is that she didn't settle for a boring, cookie-cutter (pun intended) storefront. Nope -- the place is FUN. The doors and walls are painted with playful cookie designs, and the vibe is super inviting. You can tell Caroline put real thought into making the space feel special. Even the merch is next level -- embroidered sweatshirts that are super high quality. Yeah, they're $50, but honestly, they feel like the kind of sweatshirt you'd live in all winter. I came this close to buying one for MY sister Caroline -- but alas, budget constraints got the best of me (for now). And the marketing? Genius. She's got that cool, low-key social media strategy that makes you feel like you stumbled upon a secret -- even though the line out the door proves otherwise. It's not just the cookies that make you want to keep coming back -- it's the whole experience. Caroline's story, her energy, the atmosphere -- it all makes you want to root for her and support the business. I'm already thinking about my next road trip just to swing by again (and maybe justify that sweatshirt purchase).

I definitely understand the hype of these cookies! I went on a Saturday morning at noon (they…read moreopened at 11), and I was one of the last ones to get one of everything that day. Such an adorable store filled with delicious cookies. I got a box full of various flavors of cookies. From peanut butter and chocolate to animal cracker to red velvet, there was a flavor for everyone. The cookies are a decent size, not as big as Crumbl but bigger than a regular cookie, and most are stuffed with something. I found the cookies to be moist and full of flavor. I really liked on the box it tells you how to store them if you don't eat all of them right away. For a full box of cookies, 6 of them, it was $22.. each cookie being $3.50. The staff was so amazing and patient with everyone. I was so glad I was able to come and experience this amazing cookie spot!