Jan 10, 2025 - Food and Drink
15 New Orleans bakeries shipping king cakes for Mardi Gras
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Manny Randazzo king cakes are popular for shipping and sell out quickly. Photo: Paul Broussard/neworleans.com
King cake season has finally arrived and it's a long one this year.
Why it matters: The seasonal pastry is only available between Jan. 6 and Mardi Gras day, which is March 4 this year. Get it while you can.
The big picture: Some New Orleans bakeries will ship king cakes to those who aren't blessed to live in the land of Carnival.
- Slots fill up fast, so order early.
These metro New Orleans bakeries are offering online orders.
- Antoine's
- Ayu Bakehouse
- Bittersweet Confections
- Breads on Oak (vegan)
- Caluda's
- Gambino's
- Joe's Cafe
- Manny Randazzo's
- NOCCA
- Tartine
Several New Orleans bakeries are using national retailer Goldbelly to ship king cakes.
- Dong Phuong (waitlist only as of Jan. 10)
- Haydel's
- Sucre
- Gambino's
- Maurice French Pastries
- Debbie Does Doberge
DIY shipping
Want to ship a king cake yourself? Here are some pro tips.
- The USPS flat rate box is the way to go. The boxes are free, and the medium flat rate and large flat rate hold most king cakes.
- FedEx has similar options, but you pay based on the destination.
- Put a small plastic or Styrofoam cup in the center of your wrapped king cake to prevent it from getting squished in the mail. Add extra padding with bagged air from your Amazon deliveries and toss in some beads for extra pizzazz.
- Ship on a Monday or Tuesday for the freshest cakes. USPS takes one to three business days. FedEx takes two, and you can spring for the pricier overnight shipping option.