Where to Find King Cakes in Seattle
Find the celebrated Mardi Gras confection at these Seattle spots
By Sam Steele January 13, 2020
As we warily await the beginning of Lent, bakeries are embracing one of the carnival season’s greatest gifts: king cake. This traditional Mardi Gras treat consists of a raised dough ring topped with a sweet glaze colored with gold, green, and purple sugar, giving it the regal appearance that its name suggests. If you’re overdue for a visit to the dentist, proceed with caution, as king cakes traditionally come with a plastic baby Jesus hidden inside. (Finding the baby, however, earns you a full year of luck and a commitment to buying next year’s cake for your friends and family.) Here are some Seattle locations ready to help you feed your king cake cravings:
Where Ya At Matt, a New Orleans-inspired food truck, offers slices ($4) at the truck, as well as whole ($35) cakes that can be ordered in advance. Check out their website to see where Matt will be next.
Bakery Nouveau will offer whole cakes ($28) starting in February. Multiple locations
La Parisienne, a traditional French bakery in downtown Seattle, will be offering galette des rois, a French style of king cake. Cakes are available January 1 to 31 ranging in price ($20 to $48) depending on size and flavor. Belltown
Sugar Bakery and Café will offer whole king cakes ($40) during the Mardi Gras season. Multiple locations
Petit Pierre Bakery has whole galette des rois available in-store and available for order. Cakes come in a variety of sizes and are available with either an almond cream or apple puree filling ($19 to $29). Magnolia
Ben Paris is excited to bring this New Orleans tradition to Seattle. Typically offering classic American food with some original twists, the restaurant will have cakes ($35) available for preorder through Mardi Gras. Downtown
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