Welcome to the 2025 Monroe-West Monroe King Cake Guide! We have several incredible local bakeries and eateries that feature seasonal favorites. Right now, King Cake and Mardi Gras-inspired treats are available, and they are all delicious! We'll share a couple of secrets that make these offerings extra special.
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King Cakes and King Cake Inspired Treats!
Allbritton's Cake House and Catering (Facebook Link)
3620 Cypress Street, Suite 3, West Monroe, LA
Specialty: Customized Cakes for All Occasions!
Secrets to Know: King Cakes Baked Fresh Daily
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1530 Sterlington Hwy. Suite C, Monroe, LA (318)600-6639 (Call to Order)
Specialty: They have all of the wonderful flavors you would expect including Pecan Praline but, you can also order a King Cake filled with Boudin and pepper jack cheese. Don't forget to get pepper jelly drizzled over the top!
Secret to Know: They have mini King Cakes! You can get one for $7, three for $20, or six for $40 and they are so cute and let's not forget yummy! What a sweet treat to share with a friend.
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Quick Family Fun - Mardi Gras Edition! Simple recipe that your kids will love!
All King Cakes Must Be Preordered
Specialty: A specialty item is the King Cake with Chantilly Cream, Fresh Strawberries, and Blueberries (you can add cream cheese too.)
Secret to Know: Briarhill Farms has a Summer Farm Camp for 4-12-year-old children.
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2001 Tower Drive, Monroe, LA
Specialty: King Cake Eclairs!!!!
Secrets to Know: All day, every day they are gluten-free and vegan with keto, and sugar-free options available.
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Caster and Chicory
405 Natchitoches Street, West Monroe, LA
Specialty: They open at 7 am but a line begins to form much earlier and they will sell out daily. Flavors: Traditional Cinnamon and Sugar, Cream Cheese (sold by the slice), Strawberry Cream Cheese, Blueberry Cream Cheese, and Praline Cream Cheese.
Secrets to Know: They have Natchitoches Meat Pie Croissants!
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CC's Coffee House - Monroe
2350 Tower Drive, Monroe, LA
Specialty: Friendly Staff! They remember your favorite beverage and name!
Secrets to Know: They have mega seasonal treats! Gambino King Cakes Whole or by the Slice, King Cake Balls, Pistachio Muffins, King Cake flavored Latte, Mochasippi, and Cold Foam Brew. King Cake Flavors (get them quick because they sell out) Traditional, Cream Cheese, Strawberry, Bavarian Cream, Praline, and WEDDING CAKE!
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Copsicle's Ice Cream Truck
Online Order (Messenger)
Specialty: Making kids smile with their ice cream truck as it makes rounds through neighborhoods and is rented for birthday parties and other events.
Secrets to Know: Your King Cakes orders need to be placed through messenger. Also, did you know the ice cream truck will come to birthday parties? It sure will, and the price is great!
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Daily Harvest Deli & Bakery
1105 Forsythe Avenue, Monroe, LA
Specialty: King Cakes are made fresh daily, they also have minis. With 1-2 days' notice, you can order a custom flavor and they have several to choose from: Banana cream, traditional, cinnamon cream cheese, strawberry, blueberry, raspberry, mixed berry, praline, lemon curd, Oreo, Bavarian cream, apple pie, German chocolate (NEW), bananas foster, chocolate ganache with pecans and jalapeno jam. Also, their icing is super thick and fluffy!
Secrets to Know: They have a Soup of the Day, including a Keto Tuesday that features a Spicy Sausage and Kale Soup.
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Daylight Donuts of Calhoun
3090 Hwy. 80 W., Calhoun, LA (318)644-5001
Specialty: Original and cream cheese filled with super yummy flavors like cherry, strawberry, lemon, apple, and raspberry.
Secret to Know: They make birthday donuts that spell the person's name and birthday message.
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Delta Biscuit Company
2252 Tower Dr., Suite 101, Monroe, LA
Specialty: Breakfast. Chicken and Waffles is one of our favorites! Golden waffles served with fried chicken strips, Norris Cane Syrup, and whipped Cane Butter.
Secrets to Know: They have some of the most incredible Beignets and they serve them with powdered sugar and, of course, their signature Whipped Cane Butter. We have another secret! They serve lunch! If you haven't tried their Pork Belly Sandwich, salads, fried chicken, or Shrimp and Gouda Grits, you simply must.
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Grown and Grazed
93 East Railroad Ave., Ruston, LA
Specialty: Their King Cakes are sold by the slice and can be ordered whole and they are wonderful but, every single thing is off the chart at this breakfast and lunch hotspot in Downtown Ruston. Their focus is bringing you the best flavors from North Louisiana Farms.
Secret to Know: Grown and Grazed is part of Heard Freight Food Park in Downtown Ruston which is a food truck park. Featured food trucks are Grown and Grazed, Bad Wolf Barbecue, Staple Sandwich Co., Grace Wins, and Taqueria La Mexicana No. 1
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Jamiecakes (Facebook Page)
Pick-Up from The Platter-West Monroe
120 Blanchard St., West Monroe, LA (318)460-0681
Specialty: A unique Mardi Gras treat! A super cinnamon snickerdoodle with cream cheese frosting dollops.
Secrets to Know: They have the cutest baby bundt cakes ever! (See Below)
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Johnny's Pizza House
Over 20 Locations in Northeast Louisiana
Specialty: One word, Pizza
Secrets to Know: The Sweep the Swamp is back for a limited time and for those trying to reduce carb intake they have you covered! Get your Sweep the Swamp in one of their Pizza Bowls. Everything you love, no crust.
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Liddieville Creations (Facebook Page)
Call for Details on Delivery or Pick-Up Options
Must Preorder: (318)439-3290
Specialty: They have a specialty flavor, Wedding Cake and Cream!
Secrets to Know: They also have a savory King Cake, boudin, and crawfish queso!
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Magic Grill - West Monroe Only
2500 Arkansas Rd., West Monroe, LA
Specialty: Roast Beef Po'boys and Gravy (Lots of Gravy)
Secrets to Know: They have seasonal King Cake Cheeseburgers! It is an actual slice of King Cake with all the hamburger fixings! Give it a try and let us know what you think!
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Mer Rouge Specialty Market
210 S. 14th Street, Mer Rouge, LA
Specialty: They have all of the yummy flavors of King Cake we've all come to love like strawberry, cream cheese, Bavarian Cream, and praline. They also have Boudin King Cakes but you must call ahead to order (318)647-1698.
Secrets to Know: They have Bread Pudding Bites! Call ahead to make sure they are available or to order (318)647-1698. Are you still craving sweets? They also have a Mardi Gras Cheesecake.
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Millennial Cookie
2399 Ferrand Street Suite G, Monroe, LA
Specialty: Cookies, all they do is cookies and they have over 16 flavors.
Secrets to Know: They have cookie cakes and they have launched a King Cake Cookie Cake and it is gorgeous! They also have cookie Party Boxes! Online ordering is available. Call to order (318)750-3815
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Southern Chills
6005 Cypress St., West Monroe, LA
Specialty: They are known for their Gourmet Sno Cones and Milkshakes and they are stacks upon stacks of goodness.
Secret to Know: Only open on Saturday and Sunday from 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm.
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Smallcakes Monroe (Facebook Page)
1621 N. 18th Street, Monroe, LA
Specialty: Gorgeous Cupcakes for all occasions!
Secrets to Know: They have King Cake-Inspired Cupcakes and King Cake Ice Cream!!!! You can get the ice cream by the scoop, pint, half-gallon, or try it in a Cupcake Smash with one of the King Cake Cupcakes! Cupcake Smash Definition: A generous portion of ice cream in a cup topped with a cupcake, which should be illegal.
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Specialty Meats of Calhoun (Facebook Page)
147 Hwy. 80 Calhoun, La
Specialty: Meats of course! Have you ever heard of Chuck Eye Roll Steaks? They are as good as prime ribeye but are half the price! The meat is where it's at but they aren't going to let that stop them from celebrating Mardi Gras with homemade King Cake from Mrs. Sam's Sweet Treats.
Secrets to Know: They also have a Take and Bake savory King Cake! It is boudin stuffed and comes with Crawfish Queso for dipping or pouring over your freshly baked King Cake!
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Sweet Kate's (Facebook to Preorder)
Cottage Bakery, Preorders Only
Specialty: Mardi Gras Macaroons
Secret to Know: Many items on the menu are gluten-free. (5 Star Reviews)
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The Bakery Barn (Facebook Link)
105 S. Constitution Ave., Oak Grove, LA
Contact: (318)490-2058
Specialty: Don't let the name fool you! They have everything from Crawfish Etouffee, a freezer full of take-home casseroles, and of course, a bakery with awesome King Cakes! Excellent reviews and people seem to love their take-home meals.
Secrets to Know: They make a "Donut King Cake" and they have a special menu each day of the week!
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The Back Alley Market (Facebook Page)
201 Commerce St., West Monroe, LA
Specialty: They have some of the yummy King Cakes from Mrs. Sam's Sweet Treats in flavors like Cherry, Strawberry, Lemon, Blueberry, and more. While you are there enjoy some shopping therapy! They have some incredible gift items, seasoning, quality meat products, casseroles, and so much more!
Secrets to Know: Coming Soon! Ice cream will be at The Back Alley Market and what you can expect are flavors like Blackberry Cobbler, Gooey Butter Cake, Brownie Blast, and more iconic flavors that you can only find from the Ice Cream Factory brand. A couple more little tidbits, JAC's Craft Smokehouse is launching sauces and rub: Sauces: Louisiana Sweet BBQ Sauce, Bayou Gold Mustard Sauce, and Bayou Blaze Spicy BBQ Sauce. Rubs: Rib Rub, Smokin' Dust, and Q Rub.
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The Coffee Bean - Monroe
2501 Broadmoor Blvd., Monroe, LA
Specialty: Call to check on availability or to order King Cakes ahead of time at (318)324-9114. Several flavors include traditional, strawberry, and super yummy apple pecan. They also have slices and minis!
Secrets to Know: They open at 7:00 am and have delicious breakfast items such as a "Quiche of the Day", cheese grits, and omelets.
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👑The Little Sweet Shoppe
Home-based Business in Monroe, LA
Place Your Order Online (318)598-1998
Specialty: Easy online ordering and pick-up customized options. They also have enjoyable cookie decorating classes that are theme-based. I got off track for a second let's talk King Cakes! Are you ready for these flavors? Apple, Praline, Praline Cream Cheese, Blueberry Cream Cheese, Cream Cheese, Traditional, Sugar Cookie Butter, and a small Cream Cheese option.
Secrets to Know: They host so many fun classes that include cookie decorating, bread making, and even King Cake Classes.
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ThristyFarmer
531 State Hwy. 144, Calhoun, LA
Specialty: Well, the wine of course!
Secrets to Know: As the seasons change, so do the offerings at Thirsty Farmer! You can always expect events that feature live entertainment, wine and awesome eats such as Mardi Gras Cheesecake.
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