There’s nothing better than the aroma wafting through the air of a bakery. From the moment you step inside, your sweet tooth kicks in and you just have a craving to try everything. There’s one bakery in Lafayette that’s been serving up delicious sweet treats for more than 50 years, and it’s time you pay them a visit. While they have an endless assortment of desserts and pastries, you have to try their Chantilly Cake — it’s easily one of the best in Louisiana. Let’s check it out.

Right in the heart of Lafayette lies a little bakery that’s got some of the most incredible desserts, pastries, and cakes in Louisiana.

Meredith Lewis/Google Poupart Bakery has two locations, one downtown and another a little further south in the city.

Poupart Bakery has been a staple for the Acadiana area since 1967.

Mark Carbo/Google And they remain the only authentic French bakery in Acadiana. From the moment you step inside, you’ll feel like you’ve been whisked away to a charming bakery somewhere in the French countryside.

This family-owned and operated bakery has been burning out some of the finest parties for more than 50 years.

My Name/Google And they have an endless array of options to choose from. From fruity to chocolate and everything in between, you’re sure to find your new favorite sweet treat here.

Step up to their massive display case and you’ll be immediately overwhelmed with all the options.

Catherine F./Trip Advisor We get it, kid. We’re excited, too!

When you visit, you need to get one of their Chantilly Cakes.

Poupart Bakery/Facebook This light and fluffy yellow sponge cake is layered with several layers of whipped cream and fresh fruit for a taste like no other. If you’ve never had Chantilly cake before, you’re in for a real treat.

Both of their locations also serve hot meals and are constantly cooking up new daily specials.

Poupart Bakery/Facebook You’ll find po’boys, paninis, salads, and more on the menu.

Which is great because they also make their own bread from scratch, daily.

Poupart Bakery/Facebook There’s nothing better than a freshly baked slice of bread, and at Poupart’s, you can buy any one of their many breads that are made in-house daily using their own family recipes.

Before you leave, be sure to check out their jarred goods.

Poupart Bakery/Facebook Bread and butter pickles, pepper jelly, candied jalapeños and more all homemade and ready for you to take home to snack on.

For more information, be sure to check out their website and follow them on Facebook.

Meredith Lewis/Google

Poupart Bakery has two locations, one downtown and another a little further south in the city.

Mark Carbo/Google

And they remain the only authentic French bakery in Acadiana. From the moment you step inside, you’ll feel like you’ve been whisked away to a charming bakery somewhere in the French countryside.

My Name/Google

And they have an endless array of options to choose from. From fruity to chocolate and everything in between, you’re sure to find your new favorite sweet treat here.

Catherine F./Trip Advisor

We get it, kid. We’re excited, too!

Poupart Bakery/Facebook

This light and fluffy yellow sponge cake is layered with several layers of whipped cream and fresh fruit for a taste like no other. If you’ve never had Chantilly cake before, you’re in for a real treat.

You’ll find po’boys, paninis, salads, and more on the menu.

There’s nothing better than a freshly baked slice of bread, and at Poupart’s, you can buy any one of their many breads that are made in-house daily using their own family recipes.

Bread and butter pickles, pepper jelly, candied jalapeños and more all homemade and ready for you to take home to snack on.

Have you ever had the Chantilly Cake from Poupart’s? Let us know in the comments below!

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Address: Poupart Bakery Inc, 1902 W Pinhook Rd, Lafayette, LA 70508, USAAddress: Poupart’s Bakery - Downtown, 100 E Vermilion St #130, Lafayette, LA 70501, USA