King Cakes

A Sweet Season in St. Martin Parish: Your Guide to King Cakes

While much of the country kicks off the New Year promising to cut back on sugar, South Louisiana is doing exactly the opposite. Carnival season signals the return of one of our most beloved traditions: King Cake. From Epiphany on January 6 through Mardi Gras Day, this colorful, cinnamon-filled treat takes center stage at offices, family gatherings, and kitchen tables across Acadiana.

King Cake traces its roots back to Europe, tied to the celebration of the Epiphany and the arrival of the Three Kings. The tradition made its way to Louisiana in the 1800s, and by 1870 New Orleans had fully embraced it as part of its Mardi Gras culture. Over time, the classic oval-shaped cake—topped with purple, green, and gold sugar and hiding a tiny baby inside—sparked a culinary revolution. Today, you’ll find everything from filled king cakes to king cake-inspired pastries, drinks, and desserts throughout South Louisiana.

And while New Orleans may get much of the attention, St. Martin Parish knows a thing or two about doing King Cake right. Whether you’re a longtime local or visiting during Carnival season, this guide highlights all the places in St. Martin Parish where you can find King Cake-inspired treats. 

Classic King Cakes

Champagne's To Go - Pecan Praline Flavor
 

Champagne’s To Go - A longtime local favorite during Carnival season, Champagne’s To Go offers traditional King Cakes along with a variety of classic fillings. In addition to being available at their location, Champagne’s also distributes King Cakes to many grocery stores throughout St. Martin Parish, making it easy to find one whether you're planning ahead or grabbing a last-minute cake for a gathering. 

Cade’s Market - Cade’s Market is a go-to for traditional King Cakes with a wide selection of fillings, including cream cheese, strawberry, Bavarian, chocolate Bavarian, lemon, and strawberry cream cheese. For those looking to take things a step further, Cade’s also offers specialty King Cakes by special order, such as a turtle-inspired King Cake filled with caramel, pecans, and chocolate, as well as an Oreo King Cake.

Cade's Market King Cake

Green’s Piggly Wiggly - A local favorite during Mardi Gras season, Green’s Piggly Wiggly produces traditional King Cakes along with a variety of classic flavor options, making it an easy and convenient stop for Carnival celebrations.

Joyce’s - Known for balancing tradition with creativity, Joyce’s offers classic King Cakes with a variety of fillings while also featuring a standout Chantilly King Cake—a creative twist inspired by one of Louisiana’s most beloved desserts.

Green's Piggly Wiggly King Cakes

King Cake Donuts 

Thee Heavenly Donut King Cake

World Donut & Kolaches - If you prefer your King Cake in donut form, World Donut & Kolaches delivers. Their King Cake donuts come in a variety of fillings, making it easy to sample the season one bite at a time.

Thee Heavenly Donut -Thee Heavenly Donut takes King Cake donuts to another level, offering 10 classic fillings along with 10 gourmet options. Gourmet flavors include Banana Foster, Turtle Pecan, Pecan Praline, LA Cajun Mud, Zulu, Almond Joy, Chocolate Covered Strawberry, Maple Bacon, Maple Bacon Chocolate, and Cajun Boudin. Gourmet flavors typically require a 24-hour notice, but they’re well worth the wait.

Cajun Market Donut Co. - Blending Carnival tradition with Acadiana flavor, Cajun Market Donut Co. offers King Cake donuts as well as a savory twist—Boudin King Cake—for those who prefer their Mardi Gras treats on the hearty side.

Cajun Market Donut King Cake

Sippable King Cakes

King Latte - Bayou Barista

King Cake Latte at Bayou Barista - All the flavors of a traditional King Cake in a latte you can enjoy hot, iced, or frozen—perfect for powering through Fat Tuesday.

King Cake Frappe at Smoothies N Things - This cold coffee drink features cane sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla cream, topped with a purple and green glaze. Customize it with chocolate, caramel, or raspberry filling for your own Mardi Gras style twist. 

King Cake Martini at Mi Tio Mexican Grill - For those who like their King Cake with a little kick, this festival martini delivers. Finished with purple, green, and gold sugar and topped with a cinnamon stick, it's basically Mardi Gras in a glass. 

King Cake Martini - Mi Tio Mexican Grill

Mardi Gras Drink Specials at Buck and Johnny's - Each Mardi Gras season, Buck and Johnny's releases new takes on king cake-inspired cocktails, giving guests something fresh to look forward to every year. Follow them on Facebook to see this year’s festive lineup and toast to Mardi Gras in style.

Mardi Gras Cheesecake pudding shots at Turtle's Bar and Grill - A fun, bite-sized way to enjoy festive flavors. While not a traditional King Cake, they're a perfect way to toast the season. 

King Fatty IPA at Bayou Teche Brewing - A New England-style IPA brewed with classic King Cake Ingredients. This seasonal release is a must-try for beer lovers and the all-day parade goer. 

King Fatty IPA - Bayou Teche Brewing

Other King Cakes

King Cake Bread Pudding - The St. John Restaurant

The St. John's King Cake Bread Pudding - A decadent twist on tradition, St. John’s transforms classic King Cake flavors into a rich, comforting bread pudding. Each year, they also feature King Cake-inspired cocktails to pair with this seasonal treat.  

Crawfish Town Boudin King Cake - Bring a taste of Cajun to your Mardi Gras celebration with Crawfish Town's Boudin King Cake. Made with house-made boudin and pepper jack cheese, then topped with cracklin crumbs and cane syrup, this savory treat is available in the market and delivers a truly Acadiana Mardi Gras experience. 

Boudin King Cake - Crawfish Town Fresh Market

Whether you prefer your King Cake classic, sipped through a straw, or packed with boudin, St. Martin Parish offers a King Cake experience for everyone. So if you're visiting during Mardi Gras season, be sure to add King Cake tasting to your itinerary, and if you're a local, consider trying a new spot this year. After all, there's plenty of season to go around. 

Did we miss your favorite King Cake spot in St. Martin Parish? Let us know, and help us keep this guide growing.