Lilah's Bakery Reopened in Shreveport

The bakery hosted a grand reopening to showcase an expanded seasonal menu at its Centenary Boulevard location.

Updated on Oct. 6, 2026 in Desserts

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Lilah's Bakery in Shreveport has reopened its Centenary Boulevard location, introducing an expanded autumn menu featuring cookies and dessert bars. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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Lilah's Bakery held a grand reopening on October 1 at 1718 Centenary Blvd. in Shreveport. The event featured a ribbon cutting and tasting to introduce an expanded menu for the autumn months.

Why it matters

The expansion allows the bakery to offer new seasonal goods beyond their traditional Mardi Gras king cakes. The menu updates aim to cater to local demand throughout the current football season.

The bakery operates from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at its address at 1718 Centenary Blvd. All items are produced using scratch-made recipes starting with a soft brioche dough.

The players

Sopheap Hing

Sopheap Hing is one of the co-owners of Lilah's Bakery who oversees daily operations and menu development.

Lisa Hing

Lisa Hing co-owns the bakery and manages the establishment's expansion into new seasonal pastry offerings.

Lilah's Bakery

Lilah's Bakery is a Shreveport-based food establishment known for its scratch-made recipes and king cakes.

The details

Owners Sopheap and Lisa Hing managed the transition, which introduces brownie flights, cookies, and dessert bars to the storefront. Customers can access these new items through either in-person visits or online pickup orders.

Timeline

  1. October 1, 2026, was the date of the grand reopening.

  2. The bakery operates on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.

  3. Operating hours are from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Culture Shift

This expansion reflects a broader trend of independent bakeries pivoting their inventory to capitalize on autumn and football-related consumer demand. The bakery's pivot follows a pattern set by the seasonal expansion of boutique bakery menus for autumn football commerce.

Shoppers can now access a wider variety of treats, including brownie flights and cookies, during the bakery's updated weekly business hours. Customers have the flexibility to plan their purchases ahead of time using the bakery's online pickup service.

The takeaway

Expanding seasonal offerings allows small businesses to sustain customer interest beyond niche holiday products like king cakes. Residents should check the bakery's online portal to confirm availability for specific menu items before visiting.

Further reading

For more information on local sweets, visit our Shreveport Desserts section.

Source note: This article includes information reported by KTBS.

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