If you’re the lucky one who found the baby last year, you’re probably wondering where you can buy a king cake. Whether you’re celebrating Epiphany, Mardi Gras or just want to indulge in a delicious dessert, we’ve got seven places where you can find a king cake around Birmingham.
1. Edgar’s
According to USA Today, Edgar’s has one of the best king cakes in the nation, and I believe it (have you tried their strawberry cake?). You can snag a traditional or filled cake with delicious strawberry, cream cheese, or pecan praline filling options. Available for pickup or delivery.
- Hours: Varies by location
- Locations: Homewood | Colonnade | Greystone | Trussville | Hoover | Pelham
- Price: $30-35
- Website | Facebook
2. Savage’s Bakery
Savage’s is a local favorite for made-from-scratch baked goods. Luckily for us, they also make incredible king cakes. They offer cinnamon or cream cheese filling for their homemade cakes. Order online for pickup or delivery
- Hours: Closed Sun.-Mon.; Tues.-Fri. 8AM-5PM; Sat. 9AM-4PM
- Location: 2916 18th St S, Homewood, AL 35209
- Price: $14.95-22.95
- Website | Facebook
3. Homewood Gourmet
Did you know the green, gold and purple sprinkles symbolize faith, power and justice? You won’t find a baby in these king cakes, instead they sneak in half a pecan. Whoever finds it buys the king cake next year! Call ahead to secure your cake, or head to the store.
- Hours: Closed Sun.; Mon.-Fri. 10:30AM-6PM; Sat. 10:30AM-2PM
- Location: 1919 28th Ave S STE 113, Homewood, AL 35209
- Price: $30-35
- Website | Facebook
4. Buc-ees
Next time you’re making a pit stop at your fave beaver-filled gas station, you can pick up a king cake. They carry Caluda’s king cake, made fresh in Louisiana.
- Hours: Open 24 hours
- Location: 6900 Buc-ee’s Blvd, Leeds, AL 35094
- Price: $22.95-29.95
- Website | Facebook
5. Publix
Eggs, milk, bread…king cake? That’s right, on your next grocery trip you can pick up a tasty king cake. Stop by the location closest to you to check out the options.
- Hours: Varies by location
- Location: Find a store close to you
- Price: $15.49
- Website | Facebook
6. The Heavenly Donut Co.
King cake in donut form counts, right? Heavenly Donut Co. is serving up their popular king cake donuts (with the baby on top). They won’t be available in the case until February 15th, but in the meantime you can pre-order a dozen online.
- Hours: Closed Mon.; Tues.-Fri. 6AM-9PM; Sat. 7AM-9PM; Sun. 7AM-2PM
- Location: 4911 Cahaba River Rd Suite 105, Birmingham, AL 35243
- Price: $42/dozen
- Website | Facebook
7. Randazzo King Cakes
If you’re looking for authentic king cake straight from New Orleans, this is the bakery for you. You’ll have to order online, but it’s worth the wait—this bakery exclusively makes king cakes.
- Hours: Order online anytime
- Price: Starting at $59.95; Price includes cake, a cup, beads, doubloons, a history of Mardi Gras, and shipping.
- Website | Facebook
It’s still early in the season, we’ll update this list as more locations start servin’ up king cake.
Are you buying a king cake this year? Tag us @bhamnow and let us know.
