Beat the Louisiana Heat with Snowballs and Daiquiris in St. Landry Parish
From nostalgia-inducing snowballs topped with fresh fruit and condensed milk to Louisiana's famous drive-thru daiquiris, discover the frozen treats that help visitors and locals beat the heat in St. Landry Parish.
Across the South, there’s a tradition dating back to 1930s New Orleans known as the snowball. Whether you write it as "sno-ball" or call it a "snow cone," these sweet, icy treats are the favored way to beat the heat in Louisiana for young and old alike.
Topped with condensed milk or candy, stuffed with ice cream or sprinkled with cheesecake chunks, snowballs in St. Landry Parish are as creative as they are delicious. Here are a few local favorites.
Try a snowball covered in Chantilly cream and fresh fruit that’s topped with creamy condensed milk. Lou’s Bakery in the historic steamboat town of Washington has snowballs year-round. The bakery is located on the town’s main street, dotted with historic houses, some of which date back to the 1800s. Stop by the Washington Museum and grab a walking-tour brochure so you can check out all that the town has to offer with your snowball in hand.
A few minutes south in Grand Coteau, there's an eclectic little café serving pastries, sandwiches and more made with locally sourced ingredients. The Hive Market makes its New Orleans-style snowballs with all-natural and organic syrups that are seasonally curated. Try a hibiscus cantaloupe-flavored snowball stuffed with coconut condensed milk or a strawberry jam snowball stuffed with vanilla ice cream. The menu changes, so check their social media to see what’s cooking. Other local stands include Junebug’s in Opelousas, MAMA D’s Snow-to-Geaux in Eunice and T’Boo’s Sweet Shop in Krotz Springs.
Frozen treats aren’t just for after church with the family, however. Drive-thru daiquiris have been a loud and proud staple of Louisiana for over 40 years. You can grab them by the gallon for a party or mix them with an energy drink for a long, fun night with friends — responsibly, of course.
Snowball from The Hive Market
Chantilly snowball from Lou's Bakery
Lafayette, located only 20 minutes south of St. Landry Parish, lays claim to the first drive-thru daiquiri shop, The Daiquiri Factory, which has been around since 1981. However, the craze soon spread to surrounding areas, with shops popping up throughout Louisiana.
If you’re looking for a frozen drink to heat things up, Cupid’s Daiquiris in Opelousas has you covered. With offerings like Red Hot Lover, a strawberry syrup with amaretto liquor that’s blended with ice cream, and Girl’s Night Out, a mix of piña colada and grenadine with two different rums, it’s no wonder this is a popular stop.
Past Targil Seasoning and before Meche’s Meat & Supermarket, Don’s Drive Thru Daiquiris is another popular stop in Opelousas. Their Cajun Monkey and Pain Killer flavors are fan favorites — unless it’s the holidays. When Christmas rolls around, their eggnog flavor rockets to the top.
Chip’s Daiquiris has locations in Opelousas and Eunice, including the original bar, which has DJ and karaoke events. Eunice also has The Daiquiri Shack with impressive hours, open Monday – Sunday, 12 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Whether you’re feeling naughty or nice, there’s a frozen treat in St. Landry Parish waiting for you. Find more things to do in St. Landry Parish at CajunTravel.com.
