All Things King Cake in Mobile, Alabama
Chris Andrews | January 27, 2022
King Cake is the official food symbol of Mardi Gras and there is no shortage of ways to enjoy king cake in Mobile, Alabama.
From cupcakes, latte’s, ice cream to the traditional cream filled king cake. Gluten free options or maybe you’re on the King Cake Diet and need all of the above. Either way, this guide will help you get your King Cake fix this year!
Traditional King Cakes
If you are looking for a traditional king cake these are the top places to go in each area of town.
- Lighthouse Bakery (South Mobile)
Owned and operated for almost 25 years on Dauphin Island, Lighthouse consistently makes the most talked about king cakes in Mobile and folks see why it is worth the drive to the island.
- Pollman’s Bakery (Spring Hill, Downtown)
Pollman’s has been turning out king cakes since the 1950’s the first bakery in Mobile to do so. Baked fresh every day. Pollman’s sell over 10,000 cakes each year in Mobile.
- Sally’s Piece-A-Cake (West Mobile)
Sally’s fresh baked king cakes are a popular choice for a great traditional king cake. Don’t miss her king cake cheesecake and cupcakes.
- Warehouse Bakery & Donuts (Eastern Shore)
Folks are always raving about Warehouse Bakery king cakes especially with the different flavored cream cheese filling like blueberry, strawberry, and raspberry.
King Cake Cupcakes
Bake My Day
Bake My Day has a unique spin on their king cake. Unlike traditional round cakes, theirs are individually cut and baked to the size of a cupcake! The yeast dough gives it a doughy texture plus topped with a cream cheese icing and Mardi Gras colored sugars this is a great option!
King Cake Drinks
If you’re not feeling quite up to eating a slice of king cake today, how about drinking king cake? Various coffee shops around town are serving King Cake Latte’s, Frappe’s and Hot Chocolate.
- Serda’s Coffee (Downtown)
- Moka’s Coffee (Saraland)
- Yellowhammer Coffee (Midtown and Semmes)
- Greer’s St. Louis Market (Downtown)
King Cake Shake – Coastal Nutrition
Coastal Nutrition is celebrating their Mardi Gras Menu with healthy King Cake Shakes that are less than 250 calories, include 27 grams of protein and is a great low sugar, low carb option to enjoy king cake!
King Cake Bushwacker – Moe’s Original Bar B Que
Moe’s bushwackers are one of the most popular items on the menu during Mardi Gras. This year they are changing things up with their King Cake Bushwacker!
POST Cake – POST
Some king cakes are served in a glass! The POST Cake is the perfect taste of king cake in a cocktail.
Healthy King Cake Alternatives
Gluten Free King Cake – Guncles Gluten Free
For the many who are gluten free or gluten sensitive don’t worry because Guncles has saved the day! Guncles Gluten Free King Cake is a cinnamon brioche with cream cheese frosting dusted with natural sanding sugars free of dyes and artificial coloring. They can be ordered by phone and picked up at their Midtown location.
Keto King Cake – Chop Sugar
If you are Keto and the thought of all these carbs are driving you crazy, Chop Sugar has an option for you as well! Located inside 1031 Meals, Chop Sugar has made to order Keto King Cake.
King Cake Cheesecake
Flour Girls Bakery
One of the most unique ways to eat king cake this year is to stop by Flour Girls for their King Cake Cheesecake! If you love cheesecake this is a can’t miss cake!
King Cake Ice Cream
Cammie’s Old Dutch Ice Cream
You can’t go wrong with any selection at Cammie’s Old Dutch but the King Cake flavor is next level!
Pour Chop and Roll Ice Cream Cafe
PCR’s rolled king cake ice cream is an excellent way to taste king cake-flavored ice cream. They have partnered with Bake My Day for the king cake side of things combined with their handcrafted, fresh ice cream this is a must-try!
Frios Gourmet Pops
Frios is serving King Cake Pops this year! Their Frios truck can be found parked all around town so be sure to catch the latest location by following their Facebook page.
King Cake Honey Butter w/ Mardi Gras Bagels
Reney’s Honey Butter
Reney’s King Cake Honey Butter are a great treat for breakfast, snack or dessert. Now, combined with Mardi Gras style tie dye bagels are an even better treat. Reney’s Honey Butter is headquartered out of the The Cottage at Cottage Hill and McFarland.
King Cake Baklava
Mediterranean Sandwich Co.
Locations: Downtown, West Mobile, Daphne
Baklava is a popular pastry found in Greece and around the Middle East but when you are located in Mobile, Alabama why not mix in some Mardi Gras and that’s what Mediterranean Sandwich Co. has done with their King Cake Baklava.
Events
2022 King Cake Off
Friday, Feb. 4, 2022 – 5pm-7:30pm
The Temple Downtown
The 4th annual King Cake Off is back again this year. in person! You decide who has the best king cake on the Gulf Coast. Vote for your favorite king cake and king cake inspired treat. Proceeds from ticket sales will go to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters.
ArtWalk – Dropout Bakery & POST
Friday, Feb. 11, 2022
POST
Come out to POST during the Feb. 11 ArtWalk and enjoy king cake from Dropout Bakery and Company! Their delicious brown butter cream cheese king cake will be served along with king cake flavored cocktails from POST. Also, try Dropout’s cakelets to take home with you to enjoy later!
Party Like A Mobilian Food Box
Don’t live in Mobile but still want to enjoy king cake? Order a Bienville Bites Party Like A Mobilian box and have it shipped to your front door to enjoy all of the flavors of Mardi Gras this Carnival season! Buy one for your out of town friends and family or for yourself!