Mar 28, 2019
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Are you looking for a tasty treat in the Lafayette, Louisiana, area? Look no further than these delicious smelling bakeries that will have you coming back for more.

1. Joe Gambino’s Bakery

In the 1920s, a woman named Beulah Ledner became famous in New Orleans for the delicious goods she was baking out of her home. In 1946, she sold her recipes to Joe Gambino who opened the Beulah Ledner Bakery. As the bakery’s popularity continued to expand, its name was changed in 1949 to the bakery we know today as Joe Gambino’s Bakery. The bakery has since expanded across the state, making Joe Gambino’s a local favorite.

The bakery sells king cakes, wedding and special occasion cakes, layer cakes, specialty treats, and fresh French bread. The famous Doberge Cakes sold at the bakery to this day stay true to Beulah’s original recipe. Joe Gambino has also added his own personal touch to the menu with items like the olive salad.

2. Poupart Bakery

Poupart Bakery in nearby Acadiana was established by Francois Poupart in 1967. Today, it remains the only authentic French bakery in all of Acadiana. Francois’ son, Patrick Poupart, now works at the bakery, keeping the family recipes alive in each delicious item they serve. The bakery sells French pastries, Old World French bread, sweet treats, soups, and sandwiches. Specialty cakes and wedding cakes are also available.

3. Indulge

Indulge is Lafayette’s first dessert-only restaurant. This bakery is dedicated to serving the freshest dessert items each and every day. The atmosphere of the bakery is welcoming and invites you to stay with family and friends to enjoy a dessert and beverage of your choice.

On the menu, you will find a variety of coffee options, cake shakes, layered cakes, cheesecakes, cupcakes, pies, tarts, seasonal desserts, and other specialty items. Indulge also makes wedding cakes and specializes in naked wedding cakes and mini dessert tables. They also offer hands-on cupcake parties where you can design and bake your own cupcakes.

4. Sophi P. Cakes

Known as a “cupcakery,” Sophi P. Cakes specializes in sophisticated cupcakes with an attitude. Many customers rave about the wonderful smells that greet you the moment you walk in the door, as there are always fresh cupcakes, cheesecakes, and other baked goods available.

The bakery offers a lot of unique flavors like chocolate chip cookie dough, Reese’s peanut butter cup, white wedding, and chocolate thunder. Other items like red velvet cheesecake, king cake cheesecake, cake-in-a-cup, swamp bark, double fudge brownies, Guinness Stout chocolate fudge brownie, and much more are also available at the bakery. Make sure you get there early as the fresh cupcakes sell out quickly! Satisfy your sweet tooth at any of these Lafayette area bakeries. Whether you are a chocolate enthusiast or you prefer a creamy cheesecake, Lafayette, Louisiana, has something for you.

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