Where can you get a king cake in Memphis and the Mid-South?

Where To Get King Cakes In Memphis + The Mid-South

Most folks will tell you to order a king cake from the many bakeries farther south, i.e, Louisiana, that ship them. But if you want to go local, here are a few places to get king cakes in Memphis:

• Farm & Fig in Cooper Young carries king cakes.
• Blanchard's Organic Breads has king cakes available for pre-order.
• Kroger carries Gambino's king cakes in their bakery.
• La Baguette in East Memphis offers king cakes—just call to order.
• Lucy J's Bakery in the Crosstown Concourse bakes kings cakes; you can pre-order online.
• Primas Bakery + Boutique offers king cakes and other Mardi-Gras inspired treats for online pre-order. Menu.
• Super Lo grocery store on Spottswood carries king cakes.
• Thomas Meat & Seafood ships in Gambino's cakes. Follow them on Facebook for info.
• Bayou is selling Blanchard's Organic Breads king cake by the slice.
• DeSoto Snow and Creamery has a variety of king cake flavors.

Many people opt order king cakes online and have them shipped to Memphis from Louisiana/South Mississippi. Folks swear by Manny Randazzo, Paul's Pastry, Haydel's, Gambino's, among many others.

I'm sure someone will try to fight me for leaving off their favorite NOLA/other king cakery. Don't panic, just feel free to add your suggestions in the comments.

Mardi Gras Events In Memphis

Celebrate at home this year; the pandemic is still happening. If you do have a virtual Mardi Gras event, please submit it to the blog's calendar and we'll get it added.

Cajun Food In Memphis

Award-winning gumbo from King's Palace Cafe on Beale. Photo by Kim Thomas.

If you just want some Cajun and Creole cuisine for Mardi Gras in Memphis—or anytime—try these spots:

• Regina's Cajun Kitchen downtown
• Bayou Bar & Grill in Overton Square in midtown
• Owen Brennan's in East Memphis
• Itta Bena on Beale Street
• The Second Line (online ordering only at this time)
• Ben-Yay's downtown
• King's Palace Cafe on Beale Street
• New Orelaans Seafood on N. Cleveland Street
• Parish Grocery in Vollintine-Evergreen

Places like Half Shell, Lafayette's, Rizzo's, and Blues City Cafe also have Cajun-inspired options and seafood and such.

Also, check out the Crawfish guide here and the Oyster guide here.