The best bakeries & sweet shops in Lafayette Parish

Piece of Cake Lafayette has grab-and-go slices, cupcakes, macarons and fudge, plus custom cakes for birthdays, weddings and everything in between. Local tip, they’ve been at it since 2010 and even deliver around Lafayette, New Orleans and cities in Mississippi.

From the New Iberia newsletter, October 2, 2026

Donuts, kolaches, and other breakfast items are available at this casual outfit.

Ice cream parlor chain known for its many ice cream flavors & sundaes, plus cakes, drinks & other treats.

Chase the kind of croissant that makes you forget errands, because Lucia | Bakehouse turns out small-batch, from-scratch viennoise-style pastries, from impossibly airy croissants to brioche and their signature peanut-oil fried bomboloni that basically taste like weekends.

From the Lafayette newsletter, October 11, 2026

Whether you’re team tart or team cookie-crave, Yogurtland Lafayette lets you self-serve the perfect swirl, then pile on toppings to your heart’s content. Easy, fun, and dangerously customizable, it’s a quick cool-down that makes weeknights feel like a tiny victory.

From the New Iberia newsletter, October 13, 2026

Since 1967, Poupart Bakery Inc has been Acadiana’s go-to for authentic French pastries and Old World breads, plus eclairs, king cakes, and legit lunch like homemade bisque and sandwiches. Swing by this week for fresh pastries and French roast coffee that make weekday errands feel like a quick trip to the countryside.

From the New Iberia newsletter, October 18, 2026

Franchise bakery specializing in handcrafted bundt cakes, plus curated gifts & party supplies.

Sweet desserts like peach cobblers and peanut-butter pralines in a bright space with cookie options.

Bakery chain specializing in whole-grain breads & muffins made with Montana wheat.

Go grab a sundae that tastes like childhood at Borden's Ice Cream Shoppe, the last retail Borden's Ice Cream Shoppe in the world, serving ice cream the old fashioned way. From banana splits to nachos, it’s a family-friendly, late-night-worthy spot that turns any random Tuesday into a small celebration.

From the The Bayou newsletter, October 10, 2026

Candyland Cottage & Ice Cream Shoppe is your excuse to be a kid again, with 28 ice cream flavors, thick milkshakes, 32+ SnoCone flavors, and over 75 in-house fudge flavors alongside retro candy and giant gummies. Swing by this week, let the kids roll mini carts, you pocket praline fudge.

From the Lafayette newsletter, August 17, 2026