Mardi Gras may look a little different this year, but at least there’s one thing that will remain the same: we can still eat king cake! If you got the baby in the last slice, consider heading over to one of these bakeries, where you’ll find some of the best king cakes in Louisiana.
- Harlow’s Donut & Bakery
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Harlow’s Donut & Bakery/Facebook This little hidden gem tucked away in Pineville is worth the drive. Established in 1972, this family-owned and operated bakery is your go-to fix for king cakes in central Louisiana.
- Julie Anne’s Bakery & Cafe
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Tramaine Smith/Google This charming little bakery has been serving the Shreveport community sweet treats since 1992. Their king cakes can be ordered in over 20 different fillings, ranging from cream cheese to black forest.
- Meche’s Donut King
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Meche’s/Facebook Meche’s may be king of donuts, but the king cakes are the real hidden gem here. They’ve been doing it since the ’70s and have become Cajun Country’s favorite for king cakes during Mardi Gras season.
- Keller’s Bakery
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Kelly Mitchell/Google Keller’s Bakery is a local landmark for the Lafayette area, having been open since 1929. Their homemade danish pastry recipe dates back over 120 years, and you can order yours with just about any flavor you could want.
- Ambrosia Bakery
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Ambrosia Bakery/Facebook If you’re in the Baton Rouge area, you’ll want to snag one of these tasty king cakes. They come in an assortment of flavors ranging from pecan praline to traditional cinnamon - and you’ll be loving every bite you take.
- Poupart Bakery
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Poupart Bakery/Facebook This authentic French bakery in Lafayette has been delighting locals since 1967, and their king cakes are nothing short of legendary. You’ll have a tough time choosing from the different flavor options offered, but the classic French style is a universal favorite.
- Dong Phuong
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Wikimedia Commons Ask anyone in the Greater New Orleans Area who has the best king cakes, and at least one person will shout out Dong Phuong. Their king cakes are certainly top of the list, the perfect light and fluffiness to chomp into.
- Gambino’s
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Joe Gambino’s Bakery/Facebook Another landmark for the king cake scene, Gambino’s king cakes are always a crowd-pleaser.
- Haydel’s
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Joe H./Google This New Orleans bakery has been around for over 50 years, and they’re certainly baking up some of the best king cakes in the Crescent City.
- Randazzo’s
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Manny Randazzo King Cakes/Google It’s hard to mention king cakes and not mention Randazzo’s. They came in strong to the king cake game in 1992 and have been a favorite ever since. People will wait in long lines to get their Randazzo king cake for the year, and it’s worth it!
Did your favorite king cake spot make the list? If you think there’s a better king cake out there, nominate it and look for part two of this list!
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Harlow’s Donut & Bakery/Facebook
This little hidden gem tucked away in Pineville is worth the drive. Established in 1972, this family-owned and operated bakery is your go-to fix for king cakes in central Louisiana.
MDNIed/Trip Advisor
Tramaine Smith/Google
This charming little bakery has been serving the Shreveport community sweet treats since 1992. Their king cakes can be ordered in over 20 different fillings, ranging from cream cheese to black forest.
Jared Conaster/Google
Meche’s/Facebook
Meche’s may be king of donuts, but the king cakes are the real hidden gem here. They’ve been doing it since the ’70s and have become Cajun Country’s favorite for king cakes during Mardi Gras season.
Mrs. Denise/Google
Kelly Mitchell/Google
Keller’s Bakery is a local landmark for the Lafayette area, having been open since 1929. Their homemade danish pastry recipe dates back over 120 years, and you can order yours with just about any flavor you could want.
Management/Trip Advisor
Ambrosia Bakery/Facebook
If you’re in the Baton Rouge area, you’ll want to snag one of these tasty king cakes. They come in an assortment of flavors ranging from pecan praline to traditional cinnamon - and you’ll be loving every bite you take.
Timzorrr/Trip Advisor
Poupart Bakery/Facebook
This authentic French bakery in Lafayette has been delighting locals since 1967, and their king cakes are nothing short of legendary. You’ll have a tough time choosing from the different flavor options offered, but the classic French style is a universal favorite.
Dong Phuong/Facebook
Wikimedia Commons
Ask anyone in the Greater New Orleans Area who has the best king cakes, and at least one person will shout out Dong Phuong. Their king cakes are certainly top of the list, the perfect light and fluffiness to chomp into.
Jeff Aguero/Google
Joe Gambino’s Bakery/Facebook
Another landmark for the king cake scene, Gambino’s king cakes are always a crowd-pleaser.
Joe H./Google
This New Orleans bakery has been around for over 50 years, and they’re certainly baking up some of the best king cakes in the Crescent City.
Mel Pavon/Google
Manny Randazzo King Cakes/Google
It’s hard to mention king cakes and not mention Randazzo’s. They came in strong to the king cake game in 1992 and have been a favorite ever since. People will wait in long lines to get their Randazzo king cake for the year, and it’s worth it!
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Address: 825 Kings Hwy, Shreveport, LA 71104, USAAddress: 1322 Military Hwy, Pineville, LA 71360, USAAddress: 402 Guilbeau Rd, Lafayette, LA 70506, USAAddress: Keller’s Bakery Downtown, 1012 Jefferson St, Lafayette, LA 70501, USAAddress: Gambino’s Bakery, 4821 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Metairie, LA 70006, USAAddress: 4037 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121, USAAddress: Dong Phuong Bakery & Restaurant, 14207 Chef Menteur Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70129, USAAddress: Randazzo’s Family Restaurant, 4462 Wabash St, Metairie, LA 70001, USAAddress: 8546 Siegen Ln, Baton Rouge, LA 70810, USAAddress: Poupart Bakery Inc, 1902 W Pinhook Rd, Lafayette, LA 70508, USA
