First, what better way to get a king cake than
at a European-style bakery? Maple St. Patisserie offers all kinds of
different baked goods, from sweet treats to fresh baked bread. Chey Ziggy
Cichowski's recipes call to mind the charming cafes found in France, Italy, and
Germany. Grab their king cake and feel like you've been transported to Paris. 7638
Maple St. Ste. A, 504-304-1526, cargocollective.com/maplestreetpatisserie
If you're looking for a taste of New Orleans, Copeland's
of New Orleans is always a great choice. With multiple locations all over
Louisiana, you have plenty of opportunities to order Copeland's unique King
Cake Cheesecake. Before that, grab some classics like the Cajun Gumbo Ya Ya or
the Catfish Po-boy. Make sure to wash all of that down with their Mardi Gras
Punch! Multiple Locations, copelandsofneworleans.com
Don't have time to eat a whole king cake? Get it
in a cup. When you're at any one of the PJ's Coffee of New Orleans' locations,
make sure to ask the barista for some of their King Cake Latte, King Cake
Protein Velvet Ice, or Zulu Coconut Iced Mocha. Don't forget to leave a good
tip! Multiple Locations, pjscoffee.com
For another interesting spin on a king cake, you
gotta go to Metairie and stop at Nor Joe Imports. Known for their
quality and imported Italian goods, Nor Joe's offers a tasty and unique Cannoli
King Cake. That goes particularly well with their mouthwatering muffulettas.
Taste the Italian soul of New Orleans at Nor Joe's! 505 Frisco Ave.,
Metairie, 504-833-9240, facebook.com/norjoeimport.
If you want to enjoy some of the best baked
goods in all of New Orleans, then have to stop at Haydel's Bakery. This
Guinness record-holding bakery makes king cakes in all different shapes and
colors for all kinds of different occasions, from Mardi Gras, the Saints, and
Breast Cancer Awareness. They can even make groom's cakes out of king cakes.
Not only that, their Petit Fours and Louisiana Russian Cake are to die for. 4037
Jefferson Hwy., 800-442-1342, haydelsbakery.com.
Finally, the go-to spot for great king cakes in
Metairie has to be Gambino's Bakery. Their king cakes are world famous
and come either traditional or filled with delicious flavors like Pecan Praline
and Bavarian Cream. If you want your favorite cocktail to have a Carnival spin,
you can order their King Cake Rum Cream. For another
traditional taste of New Orleans, make sure to order their fantastic doberge
cakes. 4821 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 504-885-7500, gambinos.com
