I stopped by Poupart's Bakery to pick up bread for dinner and couldn't resist adding a few pastries…read moreto the box. The fresh-baked aroma hit me the moment I walked in, and everything looked tempting. The croissant was wonderfully flaky, and the fruit tart had just the right balance of sweetness. It's the kind of bakery where you always end up leaving with more than you planned.

A must stop in Fayetteville- get some old fashion French goodness, friendly service, master baker…read morefood goods, and a touch of French ambiance and local history

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.

This bakery outlet is outstanding, weather your getting bagels, or bread they have a large supply,…read moreand if you don't see it out front it's likely in the back. This is also great for the nostalgic sweets from the past, butter cookies, assorted fruit pies, mini cakes. The service is over the top, they will wait past closing just so you get what you need. Love this bakery

Bread is expensive, y'all. I mean, I'm not breaking the bank when I buy a loaf or anything but for…read moreme, who rarely can finish a loaf before it goes bad, dropping four-five bucks on it kinda hurts when I see it growing mold on it less than a week later and have to toss it. That's why I'm glad I found this little outlet. A loaf of bread here is 99 cents. Ninety nine cents, y'all. And not the weird off brand either. They carry Nature's Own, Sara Lee and other brands you trust. They also have lots of different snack cakes and a really hard to find flavor of jelly (Blackburn's blackberry) that I never see anywhere else. The best thing about this place is what I like to call Bread Happy Hour. So every Sunday between 2-4pm everything in the store is half off. So you can get a loaf of bread for two quarters. You can't beat that, anywhere. If you need bread look no further. Go at Bread Happy Hour if you can, too!

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!

I had some time to spare waiting for my dog to get groomed. I stopped in for a coffee and quick…read morebite. I ordered the sweet potato biscuit and an iced caramel latte. It was very good. I love sweet potatoes and anytime there is a sweet potato biscuit, I have to get it! The coffee was a little more milk than I usually like which takes away from the espresso flavor. Overall a good experience. The staff was friendly and the place was clean.

Phenomenal black owned cafe! Had Scottish eggs for the first time here and the sweet potato…read morebiscuits were a treat I wasn't expecting. Great people and service, highly recommend checking them out whenever you're in Lafayette

Their sweet dough tart pies are absolutely the best! I love the sweet potato but also like the…read moreapple, blue berry and lemon are great too. Every time I go to Louisiana I bring several back home.

Fresh donuts and coffee and something called a kolache that was really delicous... I may have a…read moreheart attack by the time I leave Cajun country but it was well worth it. The father and son who run this shop are extremely friendly. The son is going to be a fantastic business owner someday...amazing customer service.

A Cake to Remember is now called KK's, after a recent change in ownership…read more KK's specializes in high-end cake decorating, with some excellent examples of their workmanship on display in their windows near the entrance and inside. KK's also offers lunch fare, sandwiches, soups, and plate lunches. These have been good to very good. Their prices are a bit upscale, but the portions are always generous. They also have a variety of desserts available all of which have proven very good indeed. The service is always friendly and quick as well, and their restaurant space is always clean. Parking can be a little tight, but they are not far from Bouligny Plaza which is just a short walk from their front door. Give them a try!