Welcome to the 2026 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.
Oh, get ready to bite into something extra delicious—because the 2026 King Cake Guide is here, courtesy of our friends at the Children’s Coalition for Northeast Louisiana! 🎉💜
Think of this guide as your official sugar compass for Mardi Gras season: the best local bakeries, businesses, and community spots whipping up king cakes and Mardi Gras–inspired treats that’ll have your taste buds doing the second line. It’s the kind of edible adventure that makes you glad winter stuck around a little longer.
But this guide isn’t just about powdered sugar smiles and hidden trinkets in cake—it’s brought to you by an organization with a heart as big as a parade float. The Children’s Coalition champions families across Northeast Louisiana with services like:
💛Ready Start/Pre-K
💛Early Childhood
💛 Parenting
💛 Youth Development
They’re the kind of people who don’t just talk about caring for kids—they actually do the work, year-round. Which makes them the perfect crew to hook you up with the sweetest seasonal scoop on king cakes around town. 👑
And don’t forget to mark your calendar for their big splash of the year:
🚣♂️ Dragon Boat Festival — April 18, 2026!
It’s a high-energy fundraiser that brings the community together for fun, food, music, and fierce dragon boat races—all to support the Coalition’s mission.
From joyful celebrations to meaningful support services, the Children’s Coalition is here to remind us that this season (and every season) is better when families are supported, communities are connected, and there’s always a king cake within arm’s reach. 🎭🎂💜
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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!
420 Bear Creek Rd., Farmerville, LA (318)548-5047
Specialty: Old Fashioned Meringue Pies, Cakes, Cookies, and More
Secret to Know: Their King Cake fillings are homemade and feature all the traditional flavors you'd expect. Then, when you think you've experienced it all, there's the jaw-dropping TURTLE WITH CREAM!
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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 (318)855-3774
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 (318)547-4005
Specialty: They open at 7 am, but a line begins 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 (318)737-7954
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) (318)366-9993
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 Cake 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 (318)582-5350
Specialty: King Cakes are made fresh daily, and they also have minis. With 1-2 days' notice, you can order a custom flavor. They have several to choose from: traditional, cinnamon cream cheese, strawberry, blueberry, raspberry, mixed berry, praline, lemon curd, Oreo, Bavarian cream, apple pie, German chocolate (NEW), bananas foster, and 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 (318)692-3300
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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Eskamoe's Frozen Custard Monroe - West Monroe
2800 Forsythe Ave., Monroe, LA, and 703 McMillan Rd., West Monroe, LA 71291
Specialty: Custard! It is silky and creamy, but naturally lower on the glycemic index than ice cream.
Secret to Know: They have a catering service that can make a party really special, including a Mardi Gras Concrete! The concrete has cheesecake custard with King Cake and cinnamon sugar! NEW! They have hysterically delicious Parody Pints with several different flavor combinations!
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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 on 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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JAC'S Craft Smokehouse
401 Trenton St., West Monroe, LA (318)373-6487
Specialty: MEAT and lots of it, but IT'S KING CAKE SEASON, and they are featuring King Cakes by Samantha Haub Scott. Pick one up in the restaurant OR have one delivered to your home or office!! Click here to place an online order (ORDER NOW). Featured flavors: Blueberry, Cherry, Traditional, Cream Cheese, Lemon, and Strawberry!
Secrets to Know: They have a Sausage Masterclass with Bill Dumas coming up on March 1st, 2026. You will spend a day, from 9 am - 6 pm, learning the art of sausage making and special seasoning blends. You will go home with knowledge, seasonings, and sausage! $225 per person to attend. TICKETS
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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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Lowder Baking Company Ruston
106 W Park Ave., Ruston, LA (318)224-2200
Specialty: Lowder King Cakes (King Cakes are how the business began!)
Secrets to Know: Lowder's has an incredible Take & Bake Crawfish Cheesy Bread!
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Magic Grill - West Monroe Only
2500 Arkansas Rd., West Monroe, LA (318)396-1603
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! Also, kids eat free on Mondays!
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Mer Rouge Specialty Market
210 S. 14th Street, Mer Rouge, LA (318)647-1698
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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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 (318)599-8132
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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Sugar Shack Bakery & Cafe (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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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 Coffee Bean - Monroe
2501 Broadmoor Blvd., Monroe, LA (318)324-9114
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 (318)599-0076
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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