Best King Cakes in NOLA Area without a hassle

Posted by Fun Bunch

New Orleans

Member since May 2008

115268 posts

Posted on 1/6/22 at 3:46 pm to Codeasy87

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I know Duong Phuong doesn't offer online orders.

They do this year.

Posted by xXLSUXx

New Orleans, LA

Member since Oct 2010

10304 posts

Posted on 1/6/22 at 3:47 pm to Fun Bunch

Flavors Snowballs in Kenner usually grabs a few different ones everyday (Dong Phuong, Randazzos, Hi-Do, Bywater Bakery).

This post was edited on 1/6/22 at 4:25 pm

Posted by Buckeye06

Member since Dec 2007

23100 posts

Posted on 1/6/22 at 3:48 pm to Fun Bunch

I want this info as well. We are thinking of doing this for clients in the Dallas/FW area and would rather not send crap ones from whole foods.

I would like to hear which ships the best

Posted by Fun Bunch

New Orleans

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115268 posts

Posted on 1/6/22 at 3:50 pm to Buckeye06

Dong Phoung are shipping this year I believe, through their website. But I think you have to check back daily, they are mostly sold out right now.

they are my favorite but are not traditional.

Somewhat more traditional I think Manny Randazzo's ships as well.

Posted by BlackCoffeeKid

Member since Mar 2016

11695 posts

Posted on 1/6/22 at 4:01 pm to Fun Bunch

Galette de Rois from Maple Street Patisserie.

Traditional French king cakes blow today's king cakes out of the water.

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Posted by offshoreangler

713, Texas

Member since Jun 2008

22310 posts

Posted on 1/6/22 at 4:08 pm to Fun Bunch

quote:
Dong Phoung are shipping this year I believe, through their website

They've been shipping for a few years now...but shipping costs as much as the actual King Cake itself.

Posted by Day Wisher

New Orleans

Member since Sep 2010

399 posts

Posted on 1/6/22 at 4:09 pm to BlackCoffeeKid

quote:
Traditional French king cakes blow today's king cakes out of the water.

Wrong.

Posted by glassman

Next to the beer taps at Finn's

Member since Oct 2008

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Posted on 1/6/22 at 4:09 pm to BlackCoffeeKid

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Galette de Rois from Maple Street Patisserie. Traditional French king cakes blow today's king cakes out of the water.

This is true. For traditional Tartine has a really good one. Dong Phuong can be purchased at Bourre'.

ETA: Caluda's can be bought at Zara's.

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Posted by notiger1997

Metairie

Member since May 2009

58069 posts

Posted on 1/6/22 at 4:11 pm to Fun Bunch

Haydel’s usually isn’t bad to get into and out. I’m sure today they and most other places were slammed though

Posted by Lambdatiger1989

NOLA

Member since Jan 2012

2288 posts

Posted on 1/6/22 at 4:11 pm to glassman

Haydel's trailer on Metairie Rd. Pull right up no line, drive off!

Posted by glassman

Next to the beer taps at Finn's

Member since Oct 2008

116072 posts

Posted on 1/6/22 at 4:13 pm to Lambdatiger1989

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Haydel's trailer on Metairie Rd. Pull right up no line, drive off!

I don't need to drive 15 minutes to Metairie for an inferior King Cake.

Posted by Buckeye06

Member since Dec 2007

23100 posts

Posted on 1/6/22 at 4:24 pm to notiger1997

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I’m sure today they and most other places were slammed though

Do you eat King Cakes through March 1 this year?

How does this stuff work?

Im genuinely curious

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Posted by jamboybarry

Member since Feb 2011

32638 posts

Posted on 1/6/22 at 4:40 pm to Codeasy87

quote:
know Duong Phuong doesn't offer online orders.

They have for a few years. Going to pick up our annual DP tomorrow

Posted by Fun Bunch

New Orleans

Member since May 2008

115268 posts

Posted on 1/6/22 at 4:48 pm to Buckeye06

quote:
Do you eat King Cakes through March 1 this year?

Yes

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Posted by notiger1997

Metairie

Member since May 2009

58069 posts

Posted on 1/6/22 at 5:09 pm to Buckeye06

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Do you eat King Cakes through March 1 this year?

Yeah, but today is Kings Day, which signifies the start of Mardi Gras season.
Lots of folks ran out and got king cakes today