Laissez les bons temps rouler — translation: let the good times roll. Mardi Gras is around the corner, so we’ve rounded up some local bakeries selling festive king cakes.
This piece was inspired by readers Brandi N. and Alison M., who emailed us a few years ago asking where to find the Fat Tuesday treats here in the Holy City.
- Sugar Bakeshop Charleston | Place an order by Friday, Feb. 13, to guarantee yourself a chance to try the twist this downtown shop puts on the classic king cake.
- Mercantile and Mash | To receive your purple, green, and gold treats, place an order by Thursday, Feb. 12.
- Welton’s Tiny Bakeshop | Try the king cake kolache, made with cinnamon, sugar, cream cheese, and house sprinkles.
- Mrs Doughnut Goose Creek | Order your cake from a spot that’s been proudly making the treat for nearly a decade.
Pro tip: If you find the plastic baby in your slice, congrats, it signifies luck, prosperity, and that you’re in charge of providing the king cake for next year’s celebrations.
If you know of a bakery that offers king cake, please email us.
