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.

Ordered a cake for my mother's 90th birthday! It was decorated beautifully and tasted delicious…read more Gambino's's Lafayette is the best location that serves the best desserts! Thank you again for making a special occasion even more special with an amazing cake

Last year we got a few king cakes and they were really good. We got one a few days again and it…read morewas not that good. Did not taste fresh at all.

Every year I order my king cakes from Keller's. They're home. And they're the best…read more Miss me with those carnival donuts that I loved as a kid. And I could go the rest of my life without eating a traditional NO-style king cake again, either. But every Epiphany, you can put money on me being on the phone (no matter how many calls it takes to get through) with Keller's Downtown, placing my order for a couple of their cream cheese filled king cakes (one with pecans, one without). I have even turned this into a birthday tradition for a friend. On top of the deliciousness you can count on from Keller's, everyone I've ever encountered there, year after year, is beyond friendly- just like people from back home should be.

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.

Love this place, donuts and kolaches hit the spot after visiting family on way to NOLA.read more

My family and I swung in here for donuts this morning. All baked goods were executed to perfection…read more It was busy as you'd expect on a Saturday morning. The owners were there overseeing operations. They were friendly and very gracious. My daughter loved the inflatable sharks they displayed, I assume because it's shark week. The kolaches were dynamite. We also got donut holes, 2 glazed, and 3 blueberry cake donuts. All were fantastic. I highly recommend Rickey Meche's Donut King. They do it right.

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 have such mixed feelings about these cookies. I ordered the chocolate chip and cookies and cream…read more They were yummy, not overly sweet, and a decent size. Definitely thick and gooey. I did enjoy them but why did I taste salt?! I'm not into the salty sweet thing or maybe I am? Lol! I think I need a few more visits to decide if I'm a true fan.