When your sweet tooth kicks in, there’s only one place you need to know about, and that’s Borden’s Ice Cream Shop in Lafayette. This iconic little eatery has been around for decades, and it’s a local’s go-to spot when they’re wanting some good old fashioned ice cream. Let’s check it out.

Borden’s Ice Cream is a historic ice cream parlor in downtown Lafayette.
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Established in 1940, this iconic little sweet shop has been a landmark in Cajun Country for decades.
From the moment you step inside, you’ll be washed over with a sense of nostalgia.
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Not much has changed over the years, and that’s the way they like to keep it. It’s actually the last free-standing Borden’s retail ice cream shop in the country.
The counter-serve restaurant has a 50s vibe that’s the perfect atmosphere to treat yourself to some ice cream.
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Generations of Louisianans have been coming here to get delicious ice cream, and as the saying goes, if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.
When it comes to ice cream, no one does it better than Borden’s.
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You’re only limited by your imagination when it comes to flavor combinations.

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And they’re often rotating their flavors, so you’ll have to come back to try them all.
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Even the recipes haven’t changed over the years, so if you have visited Borden's years ago, you'll still be able to enjoy the same classic treat from childhood.
You can’t go wrong with a classic banana split.
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The old fashioned way, of course.
You could always jazz it up by adding any number of their toppings and flavors.
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From pineapple to gold brick, your options are endless.
They also offer an assortment of coffee beverages, baked goods, hot dogs, and nachos.
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Splurging on a chili cheese dog and an ice cream is never a bad idea, and when it’s from Borden’s, it has to be good.

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Borden's Ice Cream Shoppe, 1103 Jefferson St, Lafayette, LA 70501, USA