In New Orleans, we don’t divide our year by the typical winter, spring, summer and fall. We mark our calendar by football season, crawfish season and Carnival. Parades are starting up today and pushing the Carnival season into full force, so the editor’s decided to focus on the more important aspect of the season: king cake! This week, we’re sharing our favorite restaurants and bakeries to scoop up Carnival’s favorite sweet (or savory) treat.
Dong Phuong Bakery
Always a fan-favorite. Brings a little something different to the mix.
Gracious Bakery + Café
“Gracious Bakery’s “regular” king cake is by no means regular. Plus, they put out new flavors – this weekend is oreo!”
-Ashley McLellan
Editor, New Orleans Magazine
Nolita Bakery
“Martha is one of my favorite people, so there is a bias, but i LOVE anything that comes out of the bakery, king cake included!”
-Kelly Massicot
Digital Media Editor
La Boulangerie
“La Boulangerie for its galette des rois. It is a flakey frangipane filled dream treat and as beautiful as it is delicious. ”
-Reine Dugas
Editor, Louisiana Life/Acadiana Profile
Emeril's
I’m not sure if Emeril’s is still in collaboration with NOCCA, but they had a Bananas Foster King Cake that was one of the best things ever made!
Joe's Cafe - Metairie
Do not sleep on the donut king cake… it’s everything you could ever want.
