It's time to break out the Mardi Gras beads and eat all the king cake your heart desires. These local bakeries and restaurants have you covered on all the Mardi Gras-themed sweets, and once you satisfy your sweet tooth, head to South Main for the SoMardi Gras Parade on Feb. 18. Laissez les bons temps rouler!

 

Dempsey Bakery

501.375.2257 | paula@dempseybakery.com

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If you're looking for a hands-on (allergy-free!) experience, this is it. Dempsey's delicious take-and-bake king cake kits are free of gluten, eggs and dairy. When placing your order, be sure to allow a 48 hour notice.

 

Community Bakery

SoMa: 501.375.6418 | Shackleford: 501.224.1656 | orders@communitybakery.com 

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Set at the heart of the parade, Community Bakery is often the first place locals think of for king cake, and for good reason. Their king cakes come in three varieties: cream cheese, raspberry and praline pecan at $28.95 each. Secure one by ordering 24 hours in advance, or leave it to chance and see if you can snag one of their daily batches. 

Not enough for you? Try their featured king cake latte with cinnamon, vanilla, espresso, milk and topped with sanding sugar.

 

Boulevard Bread Co.

Heights: 501.663.5951 | SoMa: 501.375.5100 | boulevardbreadco@gmail.com

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Boulevard offers its signature take on king cake in the traditional Mardi Gras colors with two flavors to choose from: almond or cinnamon. Each cake is $23 or you can get a slice for yourself for $4.70. (Our fingers are crossed their revolving case of Mardi Gras-themed treats will return, too.)

 

Blue Cake Co.

501.868.7771 | thebluecakecompany@gmail.com

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Now, this is fit for a king. The bakery's king cake is a 12” ring of brioche filled with cinnamon sugar and topped with a cream cheese glaze (and maybe a little gold). These bad boys are available with two-day notice until March 1.

 

The Pizzeria

501.551.1388 | heightspizzeria@gmail.com

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The Pizzeria in The Heights offers some of the tastiest desserts in town and pastry chef Anna Chighizola is showcasing her Louisiana roots with traditional king cakes. Made from brioche dough, you can opt for one of their many flavors including traditional cinnamon, cream cheese, strawberry, chocolate Bavarian, raspberry, turtle and blueberry. If you want a dish with a twist, try the king cake cheesecake or macarons.

 

The Croissanterie

501.412.4244 | chefs@thecroissanterielr.com

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Celebrate Carnival season with a decorated king cake from The Croissanterie. Choose from traditional, pecan or almond creme flavors to satisfy your sweet tooth. Join the cake waitlist today for your chance to secure one of these delicious treats.

 

Have a king cake to add to our list? Send details to info@littlerocksoiree.com.