If you’re hoping to celebrate Mardi Gras with authentic King Cake right here in Birmingham, AL, you’re in luck! The 2026 King Cake season runs from Epiphany (January 6) through Mardi Gras (February 17), and local bakeries are already baking up sweet, festive treats you won’t want to miss.
Below are the best local spots where you can pick up traditional King Cake — from classic cinnamon-swirled rings to specialty fillings, plus fun seasonal twists. Many require preorders or sell out fast, so it’s smart to plan ahead!
Top King Cake Spots in Birmingham
Edgar’s Bakery
A Birmingham classic, Edgar’s offers traditional Louisiana-style King Cake with festive purple, green, and gold icing. You can find them freshly baked at local locations or order online for pickup.
Savage’s Bakery
Savage’s makes from-scratch King Cakes with options like classic cinnamon or rich cream cheese filling. Cakes are available in various sizes and often sell out during the season.
Tip: Call ahead or preorder to secure your cake before Mardi Gras rush.
Homewood Gourmet
This local favorite is beloved for its rich, flavorful King Cakes with both classic cinnamon and cream cheese-filled versions. Available daily while supplies last
Continental Bakery
Continental is bringing back its seasonal King Cakes, cinnamon sugar and frangipane, plus a special king cake cupcake filled with cinnamon sugar and topped with cream cheese icing. Available through Mardi Gras on February 17. Order yours today by calling 205-870-5584 or visiting the link in their bio.
Birmingham Breadworks
Breadworks offers a soft spiced brioche King Cake filled with cinnamon cream cheese and topped with vanilla glaze, plus festive add-ons like Mardi Gras beads and a packet of Creole coffee.
The Heavenly Donut Company
If you’re into seasonal twists, Heavenly Donut Co. has Mardi Gras-inspired donuts — King Cake flavors and colors — available daily or by preorder through the season.
Hero Doughnuts
Not a traditional ring cake, but Hero’s King Cake-inspired brioche doughnut hits all the Mardi Gras flavors with a sweet glaze and colorful sprinkles.
Bendy’s Cookies and Cream
King Cake Bars. This year there will be 2 sizes, available 8×8 or 13×9 pans. They are available for pick up February 1-17. Preorder now.
